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
- A Grand Tour of Western Classical Music: Five Masterworks From 1727 to 1913
- Terrorism: The History of Political Violence From the 1880s to September 11 to Today
- A Primer on White-Collar Crime Prosecutions
- Unlocking the Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life: A Critical Review of Premises and Promises in Current Literature
- Research at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Master Classes
Activities and Events
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Arts and Humanities
- Created in California, An Art History of the Golden State. Varied Views: 1980–2000
- From Odysseus to Mohammed: Ships, Cargoes, and Maritime Enterprise in The Eastern Mediterranean
- The French and Indian War—The War That Sparked American Independence
- The Great Philosophers
- Villa Musica: Symphonic Discoveries: Czech Masterpieces by Bedrich Smetana and Antonin Dvorak
- Shakespeare at The Old Globe
- The Magic of Studio Ghibli—A Journey Through Film and Art
- Writing Scripts for Theater and Computers
- The Creatures and Effects of Ray Harryhausen, Master Stop-Motion Animator
- The Art and Science of Painting Conservation
Economics
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Environment & Sustainability
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History
International Relations
- Has China Peaked? How China Handled—and Mishandled—Its Window of Opportunity. What Are the Implications for U.S.- China Trade Relations?
- Israel in Turmoil: A Sociological Perspective
- The Russia-Ukraine War: An Update
Law and Society
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Live Music Program
Literature
- Writers Workshop
- Modern and Contemporary Literature
- Best Short Stories
- Osher Book Club
- Book and Film Class: The Bookshop
Medicine and Life Sciences
- Treatment and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease: Hope on the Horizon is Here Today!
- Stroke is a Medical Emergency Requiring Immediate Attention
- Emerging Diseases, Lassa Fever and Global Public Health
- Kidneys: All You Need to Know and Should Know
- Adaptations to Gravity and Their Impact on Deep-Space Missions
Memoirs
Osher Presenters
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Parlons Francais
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Politics and Current Events
Religion
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Science and Engineering
- The Quest for Human Origins
- The ART of Saving Species
- Science Philanthropy in the U.S.
- New Underwater Digs Off the Israeli Coast Reveal Harbor Structures for the First Time
- Inflating the Universe: From Big Bang to Multiverse
- The Exploration of Space: Astrobiology and Asteroids
- Mind Meets Machine: Innovations in Neurotechnology
- Can We Use Genomics to Better Understand and Treat Cancer?
- Will “Sodium-Ion” Replace “Lithium-Ion” Technology in Batteries?
- From Neurons to Networks: Bridging ‘Intelligence’ from the Brain to AI and Machines
Social Sciences
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Summer Workshop
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Technology
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Theater World
Wednesday at the Movies
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.