LA JOLLA: The University of California San Diego has received an endowment of more than $500,000 to support learning opportunities for seniors.

The Marcella Coolidge Trust awarded the money to the university extension's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a continuing education program aimed at people over 50.

The money will be used to support lecture programs and capital improvements, Stanley Faer, the institute's president, said in a statement.

Marcella Coolidge was the daughter of artist C.M. Coolidge, best-known for painting “Dogs Playing Poker.” She died in November. –A.C.