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- A Brief History of the Vietnam War (NEW)
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This seminar examines the background, causes, conduct, and consequences of the Vietnam War, 1945-1975. This is not a military history of the conflict but an overview of the war centering on the political, cultural and social forces and a general examination of the military developments that shaped the war. The purpose of the seminar is to understand its profound and lasting impact on various aspects of American society, foreign policy, and military strategy, as well as its influence on Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The use of short film clips, interviews and suggested readings will also be included.
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- Brain and Behavior in the Era of Digital Technology (ZOOM)
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Fee: $50.00
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 3/2/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Elena Labkovsky
Seats Available: 4
Explore how digital technologies and artificial intelligence affect the brain, behavior, and mental health. This course examines the impact of modern devices on attention, memory, emotions, and decision-making, while addressing ethical concerns like privacy and tech-based addictions. We will learn how neuroscience and psychology offer tools to support well-being in a rapidly evolving digital world.
Note: Osher Online courses are offered through the Osher National Resource Center (NRC). To register for these courses only, you would not need to pay the Winter 2026 term fee. You only need an active UDOLLI membership ($40).
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- Exploring the Intertestamental Period (NEW)
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The Intertestamental Period, spanning roughly 400 years before Jesus, bridges the Old and New Testaments. It is a blank page in many Bibles and often overlooked as the "silent years" or deuterocanonical era. This time shaped the world of Jesus and the early Church. This seminar explores the period's historical, cultural, religious, and political developments, diving into key figures, events, and movements that influenced the Second Temple Period and continue to resonate today. Students will experience a concise yet deep dive into this transformative era.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- Food Sensitivities and Intolerances: What’s All the Fuss? (NEW)
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Approximately 32 million people in the United States have food allergies. Nearly 11 percent of people age 18 or older have food allergies, as well as 8 percent of children. Ingestion complications can range from mild to severe...to fatal. Unfortunately, the incidence of food allergies is rising. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention report that since 1997, food allergy prevalence among children has increased by 50 percent. About half of all adult food allergies emerge well into adulthood. Therefore, it is increasingly likely that you, your friends or family will be touched by food sensitivity/ intolerance at some point. Understanding dietary limitations and how to manage them is increasingly important.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- Greek Mythology and Contemporary Poetry (NEW)
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Greek mythology continues to inspire poets who use timeless stories to reflect on modern life, emotions, and challenges. In this seminar, we will read classic myths alongside contemporary poems that draw on their themes, exploring how ancient tales of gods, heroes, and struggles are reimagined to illuminate present-day experiences. Through discussion and close reading, participants will discover the enduring power of myth and the fresh insights it brings to today’s poetry.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- History of Academy Awards 1927 - Present (NEW)
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 1/12/2026 - 2/23/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Daniel J. Curran Place
Room:
Instructor: Gary Ruff
Seats Available: 45
Since 1927, the Academy Awards have celebrated the best in filmmaking, from groundbreaking silent films to modern blockbusters. In this seminar, we’ll trace the history of Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Director winners, watching memorable clips that showcase the artistry and cultural impact of cinema across the decades. From Wings (1927) to more recent winners, we’ll revisit great moments in film history while reflecting on what makes these works enduring classics. One session will be dedicated to Charlie Chaplin—his life, artistry, and lasting influence on world cinema. Participants will also be invited to share their favorite films, performances, and stars.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- History of Sicily (ZOOM)
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Fee: $50.00
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 3/2/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Douglas Kenning
Seats Available: 7
Sicily has been a mythic crossroads of heroes, conquerors, and culture for over 3,000 years. From Odysseus and the Arabo-Norman Golden Age to the Mafia and modern mythmakers like Garibaldi and Coppola, Sicily’s story is rich, complex, and central to Western history. This course explores its pivotal role in shaping civilization—and why Goethe famously said, “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all.
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Note: Osher Online courses are offered through the Osher National Resource Center (NRC). To register for these courses only, you would not need to pay the Winter 2026 term fee. You only need an active UDOLLI membership ($40).
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- Introduction to iPhone
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 1/12/2026 - 2/9/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: Daniel J. Curran Place
Room:
Instructor: Neil Jones
Seats Available: 11
An entry level seminar to acquaint new iPhone users with features such as Email, Photos, Siri, Calendar, alarms and reminders. Our goal is to increase your comfort in using your Apple iPhone.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. day
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- Knowing Your Worth: To Be and Become Your Best Self (NEW, ZOOM)
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Understand how having a “worthy” mindset can change your life for the better. Participants will learn how a “worthy” mindset can influence their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors though a mix of activities and discussions. Moderator Anna Jinja Mather will share how using a “worthy” mindset has transformed her personal and professional journeys as an adoptee, non-profit professional, and writer/podcaster.
Participants will gain:
- Greater ability to recognize and appreciate their self-worth.
- Develop greater understanding of how cultivating a worthy mindset can lead to positive changes.
- Strategies for connecting with a worthy mindset.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- Landscape & Adventure Photography: An Introduction (ZOOM)
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Fee: $50.00
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 3/2/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Jonathan Duncan
Seats Available: 8
This workshop will introduce participants to the skills and techniques used to create professional quality images of their adventures in the natural world. Topics will include controlling exposure, using depth of field, motion effects, the principles of visual communication, and the qualities of natural light. The course will incorporate slide-illustrated lectures, group discussions, and ample time for student feedback.
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Note: Osher Online courses are offered through the Osher National Resource Center (NRC). To register for these courses only, you would not need to pay the Winter 2026 term fee. You only need an active UDOLLI membership ($40).
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- Planning A Good Death
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Everyone dies, but too few of us talk about it. This class aspires to normalize important conversations around death and end-of-life decisions. Through careful planning, guided discussion, and compassionate reflection, we will explore what it means to die well physically, mentally, emotionally, financially, and spiritually.
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- Post Impressionism and the Birth of Abstraction (ZOOM)
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Fee: $50.00
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 3/2/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Lauren Weingarden
Seats Available: 11
This course explores Post-Impressionism’s bold departure from naturalistic light and color, focusing on the expressive use of form, symbolism, and vivid, often unnatural color. Through the work of Cézanne, van Gogh, Gauguin, Seurat, and Matisse, we will trace the movement’s challenge to artistic norms and social values—laying the foundation for modern art and redefining the artist’s role in society.
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Note: Osher Online courses are offered through the Osher National Resource Center (NRC). To register for these courses only, you would not need to pay the Winter 2026 term fee. You only need an active UDOLLI membership ($40).
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- Spanish for Travelers (ZOOM)
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 1/12/2026 - 2/23/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Martha Lahanas
Seats Available: 17
Whether you're planning a trip or just want to feel more confident speaking Spanish, this fun, interactive seminar helps you sharpen your pronunciation and learn essential survival phrases for real-life situations like hotels, restaurants, and shops. No boring memorization—just practical conversation, real-time practice, and even some fun Spanish songs. Each week, you’ll receive a PowerPoint with voice recordings to practice at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner or brushing up, you'll leave the seminar feeling more confident and energized.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- The History of American Television (ZOOM)
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Fee: $50.00
Dates: 1/26/2026 - 3/2/2026
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Jim McKairnes
Seats Available: 11
This engaging, video-rich course tells the story of American television—from its 1920s origins to today’s streaming era. We will explore decades of iconic shows, genres, and cultural moments that shaped the medium and its audiences. From sitcoms and dramas to news and sports, we will rediscover how TV evolved, adapted, and transformed American culture—one broadcast, cable channel, and streaming service at a time.
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Note: Osher Online courses are offered through the Osher National Resource Center (NRC). To register for these courses only, you would not need to pay the Winter 2026 term fee. You only need an active UDOLLI membership ($40).
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- The Power of Film: What Can The Great Films Teach Us About Life?
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THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, great films often reflect the deepest truths about the human experience. In this seminar, we will watch and analyze carefully selected clips from some of the most acclaimed movies of all time, using them as springboards for exploring universal themes. Together, we will consider questions of heroism and villainy, love and meaning, and the paradoxes that shape our lives. Each session will feature 40–45 minutes of film excerpts, followed by engaging discussion designed to draw out connections between cinema and our own journeys.
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- The United States Constitution and its Amendments (ZOOM)
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Fee: $0.00
Dates: 1/12/2026 - 2/23/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: M
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room:
Instructor: Alan Biegel
Seats Available: 10
A review of the original seven Articles of the Constitution and its twenty-seven Amendments. The 7,495 words of these documents have provided the foundation for the oldest and most successful republic in history.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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- U.S. Income Taxation - from 1787 to Now
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Taxes are the one of the most important topics facing United States citizens in today’s economy. However, taxes are also the least understood topic, as shown by the number of Americans who use tax software or go to a paid tax preparer to file their annual return. The purpose of this course is expose students to terms and concepts that affect how the US tax systems originated, evolved, and operates currently. Of special interest is the evolution of the Internal Revenue Code from a way to raise revenue to a device to shape behavior and direct social policy. The course explores various critical issues present today by tracing the development of those issues throughout the tax history of the US.
No meeting on 1/19 due to MLK Jr. Day
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