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MONDAYS

Speakers’ Corner, Various Speakers 
April 13 – 27 | 10–11:40 a.m. (three Mondays) IN PERSON/NOT RECORDED 
OLLI’s most popular speakers present an interesting variety of current topics, live, in person. 

Searching for Planets in the Milky Way, Dr Linda Shore 
May 4 – 25 | 10–11:40 a.m. (four Mondays) 
In this session, we will explore how astronomers search for planets outside our solar system, and the astounding variety of planets that have been discovered. 

Great Adventurers You Have Never Heard Of, John Geogeghan 
April 6 – 27 | 2–3:40 p.m. (four Mondays) IN PERSON AT VILLA MARIN/NOT RECORDED 
This historical survey recounts the true but little-known stories of some extraordinary men and women who once made world headlines but have virtually disappeared from the historical record.

TUESDAYS

China and its Neighborhood, Dr Darren Zook 
March 31 – May 5 | 10–11:40 a.m. (six Tuesdays) 
This course will offer a fresh look at China, including everything from changing cultural trends to evolving security perspectives, and then situate China within the neighboring region. 

Tuesday Night at the Movies, Cary Pepper 
March 31 – May 5 | 5:30–7:10 p.m. (six Tuesdays) 
In a new evening timeslot, Cary Pepper presents his detailed insights on his personal choices of six different and unrelated movies, along with plenty of wonderful film clips.

WEDNESDAYS

Musical Masters of the Baroque Period, Dr Laura Prichard 
April 1 – May 6 | 10–11:40 a.m. (six Wednesdays) 
Handel, the leading British composer, studied in Italy. His Messiah is the most performed choral work of all time. Vivaldi composed the most loved concertos of the Baroque period, The Four Seasons.

Lincoln and Kennedy, Oak Dowling 
April 15 – May 6 | 2–3:40 p.m. (four Wednesdays) 
Retired attorney Oak Dowling uses his legal expertise to take us through events surrounding the assassinations of two or our finest Presidents.

THURSDAYS

Renaissance to Revolution: Discovering History Through Art, Dr Bruce Elliott 
April 2 – May 7 | 10–11:40 a.m. (six Thursdays) 
This course will explore the three fundamental configurations of the dynamic relationship between history and art. IN PERSON/NOT RECORDED

Mainstreams of Modern Art: Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism, Dr. Wood Lockhart 
April 2 – May 21 | 2–3:40 p.m. (eight Thursdays) 
This course will trace the development of Modern Art from Manet and Monet to the American Abstract Expressionism of Pollock, de Kooning and Rothko.

FRIDAYS

Europe in the 20th Century, Dr Steve Harris 
April 3 – May 8 | 10–11:40 a.m. (six Fridays) IN PERSON/NOT RECORDED 
In the 19th century, Europeans seemed to dominate the globe and the future, exercising vast military and economic power, but three wars in the 20th century saw their preeminence fade. 

Operation Paperclip, Jean Bowler 
May 1 – 22 | 2–3:40 p.m. (four Fridays) 
This course will cover the period between 1945 and the 1990s, when the United States engaged in a secret intelligence operation to bring to America Nazi scientists and engineers.

MONDAYS

Elvis in the 1950s, Richie Unterberger 
July 6 – 27 | 10–11:40 a.m. (four Mondays)

TUESDAYS

10 Artists You Don’t (Yet) Know, Charlie Goldberg 
July 7 – 28 | 10–11:40 a.m. (four Tuesdays) IN PERSON/NOT RECORDED

WEDNESDAYS

Current Economic Issues, Jon Haveman 
July 8 – 29 | 10–11:40 a.m. (four Wednesdays)

THURSDAYS

Great Artistic Rivals: Catalysts of Creativity, Bruce Elliott 
July 9 – 30 | 10–11:40 a.m. (four Thursdays) IN PERSON/NOT RECORDED

FRIDAYS

Current Issues, Various speakers 
July 10 – 31 | 10–11:40 a.m. (four Fridays) IN PERSON/NOT RECORDED

MONDAYS

Ghosts in the White House: The People Behind Presidential Speeches, Diana Carlin, PhD 
March 30 – May 4 | noon 
We will study the writing process presidents used and examine drafts from FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and George H.W. Bush. 

TUESDAYS 

The Scopes Monkey Trial: Then and Now, Douglas Mishkin, JD
March 31 – May 5 | 8 a.m. 
This course explores why the trial happened in Dayton, how Bryan and Darrow became involved, what occurred in the courtroom, whether Inherit the Wind reflects reality, who won and lost, and why it still matters today. 

Place, Memory, and Environmental Psychology, Fernanda Blanco Vidal 
April 7 – May 12 | 10 a.m. 
Using place-based methods, we will discuss concepts such as place attachment, identity, and cognitive maps. We will reflect on memory, home, trauma, displacement, and nature’srole in well-being.

From Leo XIII to Leo XIV: History of 20th and 21st Century Popes, Oliva Espín, PhD 
April 7 – May 12 | 2 p.m. 
In this course, we will discuss the lives and dominant perspectives of the last ten Popes, exploring their most significant positions and their influence on world affairs. Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern Architecture April 21 – May 26 | 4 p.m. We’ll examine how Wright’s work reflected cultural shifts in technology, science, and politics, offering a deeper understanding of his lasting influence on architecture and modern design.

WEDNESDAYS

Siberia: Russia’s Frozen Wasteland or Economic Heartland?, Asya Pereltsvaig, PhD 
April 1 – May 6 | 10 a.m. 
In this course, we will explore Siberia’s economic significance, indigenous cultures, and history as a penal colony, along with its importance for climate change, environmental issues, and Russian-Chinese relations. 

The Lost Generation, Ferdâ Asya, PhD 
April 15 – May 20 | noon 
This course will examine the cultural transformations in thinking and living that reshaped America and Western Europe between World War I and the Great Depression.

THURSDAYS

A Beautiful Brain, Scott Fulton 
April 9 – May 14 | 8 a.m. 

Each session blends accessible science with self-tests and take-home practices. We will also build a personalized Cognitive Health Scorecard to track habits and strengthen resilience.

JFK’s Quest for Peace: Lessons for Turbulent Times 
April 2 – May 7 | 10 a.m. 

In this course, we will explore how John F. Kennedy's character and life experiences influenced his peace efforts. We will evaluate his powers of persuasion by listening to key speeches, and evaluate their relevance to today's world. 

Great Science Stories, Johnnie Hendrickson, PhD 
April 9 – May 14 | noon 

In this course, we will explore the human side of science, tracing breakthroughs in biology, chemistry, physics, and more. We will ask not only what was found, but how and why it matters. 

AI for Regular People, Hod Lipson, PhD and Melba Kurman 
April 2 – May 7 | 4 p.m. 

From self-driving cars to chatbots and precision medicine, we will explore how AI works, where it’s headed, and what it means for society.

FRIDAYS

California Uncovered: A Journey Through Time, Place, and Identity, Anthony Antonucci, PhD 
April 10 – May 15 | 12 noon 

In this course, we will journey from its earliest Indigenous cultures through Spanish, Mexican, and American rule, exploring missions, the Gold Rush, the railroad, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley.

MONDAYS

The Indispensable Founder: George Washington 
July 13 â€“ August 17 | 10 a.m. 
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, this course will examine the indispensable founder, George Washington. We will explore Washington's life and political leadership as well as his work as a farmer, entrepreneur, and architect.

TUESDAYS

Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History 
July 21 – August 25 | 2 p.m. 
In this course, we will explore book musicals, concept musicals, and the arrival of European mega-productions late in the century. 

Discovering Portugal 
July 7 – August 11 | 10 a.m. 
In this course, we will explore how a tiny nation – Portugal – played an outsized role in world history.

WEDNESDAYS

Women Architects and Designers 
July 15 – August 26 | 10 a.m. 
Often overlooked in traditional design and architecture courses, Twentieth Century women designers profoundly shaped the way we perceive, experience, and enjoy our built environments, interiors, and decorative objects.

THURSDAYS

Revolutionary Echoes in Washington DC 
July 9 – August 13 | 10 a.m. 
This course will explore how individuals in Washington, D.C. used the Declaration and its ideas after independence was won.