Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Class Listing
Enrichment Through Lifelong Learning
There are no tests, grades or attendance requirements. Pick and choose classes that interest you; come and go as you please. Take as many classes or as few as you wish. Attend only when you have the time. If your sight and /or hearing is a little weak, don't worry. Our sound and projection systems have been designed so that you can hear and see adequately.
Premier Classes
- The Great Philosophers
- Gene Therapy - An Emerging Option for Treating Previously Untreatable Disorders
- The Golden Age of the Dutch Seaborne Empire
Master Classes
- Master Class I: An Anthology of Anthropogeny
- Master Class II: American Art: From Colonial to Contemporary
Activities and Events
- The Annual Osher Holiday & Recognition Luncheon
- Joint Event With the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Aging.
- New Members Luncheon
- Halloween Celebration
- Osher Member Showcase
- Osher Fall Open House
- Center for Healthy Aging Symposium
- Town Hall and Winter Quarter Preview
- Holiday Sing-a-long
Arts and Humanities
- Osher Online: Great Artists in American Roots Music
- The Quiet Erosion of San Diego News
- Star Wars Then and Now: Myth, Rebellion, and the Corporate Galaxy
- Forever Balboa Park: Preserving its Future
Economics
- San Diego’s Diverse Water Portfolio
- How Agentic AI is Rewriting Business Operating Systems
- What’s Going On With the City of San Diego’s Finances!
- San Diego’s Economy and the Business of Policy
Environment & Sustainability
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History
- Lessons From History
- Osher Online: Some Assembly Required: The Story of the North American Kit Home
- Osher Online: The 60s Through the Great Speeches
- Osher Online: The Birth of the Beat Generation
- Osher Online: The History and Experience of Route 66
- Osher Online: The Invisible Thread: 3,500 Years of Global Supply Chain
- Osher Online: Winning the White House: The Evolution of the Presidency
- The Vietnam War: Lessons Learned
International Relations
- After Dominance: South Africa’s Democratic Turning Point
- Strategic Issues in the 21st Century Arctic
- Developments on the Korean Peninsula
Law and Society
Live Music Program
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Literature
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Medicine and Life Sciences
- Osher Online: Biology & Society
- Osher Online: Tracing Our Roots: DNA, Family History, and the Politics of Identity
- What's New in Bone Health 2026
Memoirs
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Osher Presenters
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Parlons Francais
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Politics and Current Events
- Election 2026: California State and Local Ballot Measures
- Election 2026: Trust in American Elections Headed Toward the 2026 Midterms
- Election 2026: The 2026 Midterm Elections: A Referendum on the Trump Administration
Religion
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Science and Engineering
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Social Sciences
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Summer Workshop
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Technology
Theater World
- Improv for Performance
- Acting for Improvisors
- Playwriting Workshops
- Improv for All
- Scene Study Acting Class
Wednesday at the Movies
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Arts & Humanities
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OLLI
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Sciences
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Included with Membership
As a monthly, quarterly, or annual member of Osher you may attend an unlimited number of live, online classes without individual registration or separate fees. Affiliate members have access to our online video library of recorded lectures.
Quarterly Catalogs
View the current Osher quarter catalog and access previous catalogs here.