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- 10901 Art Theft and the FBI
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Dates: 4/15/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: W
Sessions: 2
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Deborah Pierce
Fee: $0.00
Deborah Pierce is a retired Deputy Assistant Director and former Special Agent in Charge of the Minneapolis FBI. At FBIHQ, she had authority over the FBI Art Crime Team. Since her retirement in 2006, she has given numerous presentations about art theft including at Mia. UNESCO estimates art crime loss is $10 billion per year, and only 10% of property is ever recovered. The course will include types of art theft, successful cases, and efforts at recovery and repatriation. Recommended reading: Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures by Robert K. Wittman, Penguin, 2010; The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finked, Vintage, 2024.
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- 10903 Great Photographers - Focus on Color
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Dates: 3/31/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Larry Greenbaum
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
Let color speak and guide your perception as we view the images of Alex Webb, Susan Meiselas, Eve Arnold, Gordon Parks, and Melissa O’Shaughnessy. Their street and documentary photography brings us subjects ranging from whimsy to war and more. Mainly color, the few black and white images we’ll also visit add to and enhance each photographer’s experience of seeing – the primary skill for both making and viewing photographs.
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- 10904 Pride and Prejudice Reimagined
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Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/17/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 2
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Dr. Norma Noonan
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
In recent years, many authors have reimagined Pride and Prejudice (P & P) and written engaging alternatives. There are likely well over 2000 such novels. In this course, we shall use P & P as the base to examine the amazing varieties of alternative scenarios that have emerged, just in novels about the regency period. (No zombies or more unusual variations.) Recommended reading: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, any edition.
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- 10905 Music from France for Voices and Organ
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French music for voices and organ is regarded as being some of the most eloquent in history. Philip Brunelle will share his thoughts about this music and provide a demonstration on the pipe organ to show why a pipe organ makes it so special!
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- 10908 Favorite Sports Movies about Women & Men
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Join us for discussions of favorite sports movies about women and men facilitated by Tom Rooney, George Dow, and Bonnie Nelson. Viewing parties will take place on Wednesday evening before each Thursday class discussion. The tentative lineup will include these movies: Nyad, Hoosiers, Chariots of Fire, Million Dollar Baby, Borg Vs. McEnroe, Changing the Game, and I, Tonya.
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- 10912 Writing & Publishing Your Op-Ed
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Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Julie Knopp
Fee: $0.00
Op-eds are a powerful way to share your voice and advocate for the issues you care about. In this class, you’ll develop the skills you need to craft a compelling op-ed and get it published in mainstream news. This class will cover: why op-eds are effective tools for change, tips and tricks for compelling readers to take action, and how to pitch your op-ed to editors and increase your chances of getting published. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned writer, this class will help you get your ideas in front of a wider audience and make an impact.
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- 10913 Life is a Work of Art
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Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Lucy Rose Fischer
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
It can happen in a moment. You notice a deep crease on your forehead or a blossoming of gray hairs or someone mentions the term “elderly” and you realize they are talking about you. How can we live creatively and make the most of our years? There is a “use it or lose it” principle for cognitive ability—if we stimulate our brains, we continue to grow dendrites, even in old age.
Recommended reading: LIFE IS SHORT AND SO AM I by Lucy Rose Fischer, Temuna Press, 2024.
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- 10914 I Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo
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Dates: 5/7/2026 - 5/7/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Daniel Freeman
Fee: $0.00
Ruggero Leoncavallo’s opera I Pagliacci of 1892 is the best-known representative of a trend in late 19th century opera known as verismo (“realism”). Whereas earlier operas in serious style typically depicted the emotional struggles of royals and aristocrats who lived in the distant past, there was suddenly a desire to craft operatic settings in contemporary times that explored the harsh living conditions of the underprivileged. In this case, the murder of the wife of a clown on suspicion of infidelity is the basis for a musical setting famed for its direct appeal and emotional intensity.
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- 10915 Minneapolis History: The House on Chute Square - a City Finding its Roots
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Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Linda Andrean
Fee: $0.00
The little yellow house on Chute Square at University and Central Aves in Northeast Minneapolis has the unique history of being the first frame house built in what is now the city of Minneapolis. How did this all come about? What can this house teach us about the city's origins?
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- 10921 It's a novel! It's a poem! It's a NOVEL in VERSE!
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Dates: 4/3/2026 - 5/15/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Stephanie Anderson
Fee: $0.00
Join us to explore the fascinating genre of literature that is the novel in verse! Novels written in verse are engaging and accessible. The poetry format allows readers to immerse themselves in a special way in the story, feeling - not just reading - each word. We'll read 3-5 novels in verse over the course of our time together, specific numbers and titles dependent on group interest and hopes for the session. This course will focus primarily on young adult novels in verse written by authors of color with protagonists of color. Remember, YA Lit is NOT just for young adults! Required reading: Mascot by Charles Waters and Traci Sorell, Charlesbridge, 2023; The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, Quill Tree Books, 2018; The Leaving Room by Amber McBride, Feiwel & Friends, 2025.
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- 10922 OLLI Scholar: Writing the Life Story
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Dates: 4/2/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Rebecca Kilroy
Fee: $0.00
What are the stories we tell about ourselves? How do we craft our life stories into compelling narratives? In this workshop, we'll consider examples by published authors and generate our own pieces using guided prompts. The course will introduce students to multiple modes of creative nonfiction including the personal essay, memoir, braided essays, and hybrid forms. We'll cover craft elements including setting, dialogue, pacing, and voice to encourage students to unlock their creativity and share their stories. Recommended reading: Bluets by Maggie Nelson, Wave Books, 2009; Long Live The Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden, Bloomsbury, 2019.
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- 10924 Gwendolyn, Louise, and Two Roberts: Four Great American Poets
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The twentieth century produced an abundance of great poets. In this course, we will explore four singular and vital voices in the American dialogue: Gwendolyn Brooks, Louise Glück, Robert Frost, and Robert Hayden. Each of our four sessions will be dedicated to one of these poets and will include opportunities for both full class and small group discussions. Neither experience nor comfort with poetry is necessary to enjoy these discussions–just a desire to ponder ideas, ask questions, welcome discovery, and embrace uncertainty. A course packet will be provided.
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- 10925 OLLI Scholar: On Keeping a Notebook: Writing Creatively Through the Journal
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Dates: 3/31/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Sadia Khatri
Fee: $0.00
This creative writing class will introduce you to the journal as a site of play, process, and catharsis. Whether you are journaling for the first time, or you have kept a diary for decades, you will be introduced to a range of methods to try in the journal. Through guided exercises and weekly prompts, we will write poetry and fiction in our diaries and dig into a deep reflection of our private lives. We will also read the notebooks of famous writers, and think about the ways the journal can help us be more present and alive in the world around us. Recommended reading: “On Keeping a Notebook” by Joan Didion from Slouching Towards Bethlehem, FSG, 2008; Reborn: Journals and Notebooks 1947-1963 (journal excerpts) by Susan Sontag, Picador, 2009.
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- 10927 Holocaust Destination: Ecuador
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Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Doris Rubenstein
Fee: $0.00
This presentation follows the history of Jews in Ecuador from their escapes from the Spanish Inquisition to their flight from Hitler during the WWII Holocaust to the present day. It describes their contributions to Ecuador’s economy and culture, often through the words of the people who lived through these experiences. The contributions of these people to the only country that offered them refuge cannot be overstated. Recommended reading: The Boy with Four Names by Doris Rubenstein, iUniverse.com, 2021.
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- 10930 Seduction & Symbolism: The Scandalous History of Flowers
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Dates: 5/12/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Diana Pierce
Fee: $0.00
From forbidden meanings to royal obsessions, flowers have whispered secrets through history. This course explores the dark, dazzling stories behind blooms—how they’ve symbolized lust, power, betrayal, and rebellion across cultures and centuries. Join award-winning photographer and storyteller Diana Pierce as she unveils how petals have shaped art, politics, and romance. A vibrant journey into the most seductive garden you’ve never seen.
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- 10931 Free Your Writing
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Dates: 4/2/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Mary Jo Robinson-Jamison
Fee: $0.00
This course provides participants with opportunities to engage in playful experiments with words on the page during free writing. By slowing down and paying attention to whatever turns up, participants can expect to hone their observational skills. Opportunities to share writing are provided but not required. The last three sessions will center on free writing done by participants between classes. Listeners will be asked to tell us exactly where in the piece they felt surprise, interest, wonder or the desire to ask the reader a question.
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- 10934 The Technology of World War II: Buzz Bombs, Bazookas, Blimps, and More
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Dates: 4/10/2026 - 5/15/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 6
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Steve Simon
Fee: $0.00
Both the Allies and the Axis Powers made tremendous advances in technology during World War II. Scientists and engineers were called on to develop new technologies, solve emerging problems, and address the technology needs of the military. This course examines how technology changed the face and dynamics of war, including the development of radar, codebreaking, synthetic rubber, mass-produced penicillin and many more.
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- 20618 From Flip Phones to Touch Screens: The History of the 2000s Technology Boom
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Dates: 3/30/2026 - 3/30/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Alexis Dew
Fee: $0.00
The early 21st century was a period of great technological advancement at a rapid pace. In one short decade, dial-up internet was replaced by high-speed cable internet and the simple "phone" (now known as a landline) was replaced with the cell phone, the Blackberry, the smart phone, and the tablet. Apps and social media also became more popular than ever before. By the end of the course, participants will better understand this era of rapid technological change and how it made way for how we use technology today.
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- 20619 The Nobel Prizes of 2025, Explained for You
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Dates: 4/1/2026 - 5/13/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: W
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Rajan Menon, Jane Glazebrook
Fee: $0.00
Nobel Prizes are generally considered to be the most prestigious awards in the world. What did the 2025 winners do that was so important? In this course, speakers who are familiar with the prize topics will explain the prizes awarded in October 2025. We will begin with an introduction about Alfred Nobel and how the awards process works. Then, we will have explanations of the achievements that resulted in the awarding of a Nobel prize, one prize per week. Recommended reading: https://www.nobelprize.org/all-nobel-prizes-2025/
April 1: History of the Nobel Prizes - Rajan Menon, Principal Scientist (Ret), TSI Inc
April 8: Physiology and Medicine - Christopher Pennell, Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota
April 15: Physics - Vlad Pribiag, Associate Professor, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Minnesota
April 22: Peace - Ramona Advani, General Counsel and Deputy State Auditor at Minnesota Office of the State Auditor
April 29: Literature - John Berube, Development Coordinator, The Loft Literary Center, Minneapolis
May 6: Chemistry - Andreas Stein, McKnight Distinguished University Professor, Department of Chemistry
May 13: Economics - Varadarajan Chari, Paul Frenzel Land Grant Professor of Liberal Arts in the University of Minnesota Department of Economics
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- 20620 CANCELLED Adapting to Climate Change CANCELLED
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Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Fred Rose
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
THIS COURSE WAS CANCELLED AFTER COURSE GUIDE WENT TO PRINT.
We all know the climate is changing. How much it will change depends on many factors globally. However, impacts are happening now and will only increase. How can we as individuals and communities adapt and build resilience in our life? This course will briefly cover climate change factors and mitigation strategies. The majority of the course will focus on projected impacts, community climate adaptation planning, and active steps we can take now as individuals and community members. This course is different from Fred Rose’s previous OLLI course about climate change and there is no prerequisite.
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- 20627 OLLI Scholar: Data Science Detectives
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Dates: 4/3/2026 - 5/15/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Alexis Tarter
Fee: $0.00
In this course, you will learn programming fundamentals to become a data science detective! We will be using a free programming software called R to produce insights about our lives through datasets. Beginning with collecting our own data, we will review key data science concepts including data reading, data wrangling, and various visualization strategies. Any background in programming is welcome in this course (including none!). By the end of the course, you will be able to answer the question: What can data tell me about my life? Recommended reading: Hands-On Programming with R (First edition) by G. Grolemund, G, O’Reilly Media, 2024; R for Data Science (2nd edition.) H. Wickham et al., O’Reilly, 2023.
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- 20629 When Climate Calls Them Elsewhere
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Dates: 3/30/2026 - 4/27/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 5
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Kavy Pathirana
Fee: $0.00
This course explores how climate change is reshaping where wildlife lives. Using real-world examples from North America, this course reveals why species move, how traits and habitats influence their journeys, and what these shifts mean for the future of our natural world.
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- 31195 US Presidential History: A Thematic Approach
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Dates: 3/31/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Phil Kibort
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
This course will explore the lives of America's presidents—beyond the politics—such as family relationships, health secrets, assassination attempts, and scandals, while also debating who were the most and least impactful of presidents.
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- 31196 Exploring Minnesota's Regions
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Dates: 4/6/2026 - 4/27/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 4
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: John Toren
Fee: $0.00
With the aid of maps and photos, John Toren, author of The Seven States of Minnesota, will share a lifetime of insights into the varied geography and history of Minnesota. He will discuss the impact of glaciation and delineate the various biomes, including boreal forest, oak savanna, karst country, Eastern hardwoods, and prairie potholes, while devoting special attention to the wide range of recreational opportunities any traveler can enjoy today, including birding, camping, hiking, and all the rest. Recommended reading: Seven States of Minnesota by John Toren.
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- 31197 Ulysses Grant
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Dates: 4/1/2026 - 5/13/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: W
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: J B Andersen
Fee: $0.00
This course will examine the life of Ulysses Grant, from his early life and military career through his presidency and tour around the world late in life. The course will also explore his performance in war, including the Battles of Fort McHenry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Iuka and Vicksburg. Finally, the course also considers his political beliefs, including support for women's and Jewish rights.
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- 31201 US-China Collaboration?: Climate Change and Advanced Technologies
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Dates: 4/28/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Larry Walker, Robert Scarlett
Fee: $0.00
What would the world look like if the US and China decided to work together to fight climate change and pursue advanced technologies? The US leads the West and is a leader in advanced technologies. China equals the US in advanced technologies, leads the world in manufacturing, is the leading trade partner with most nations, and its Open Source technology improves common prosperity for all. What might this collaboration entail?
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- 31203 Witness to War: A Journalist in Vietnam
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Dates: 4/7/2026 - 4/7/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Lucy Rose Fischer
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
It has been fifty years since the fall of Saigon. America’s Vietnam War seemed to arrive suddenly—body counts, the draft, and protests on college campuses. How did this all begin? Jerry Rose, a young journalist in Vietnam in the early 1960s, was a witness to the secret unfolding of this war. Through his articles and photographs—including the first major article to be written about American troops fighting in Vietnam—he exposed the secret beginnings of America’s Vietnam War—risking his life in the process. Recommended reading: The Journalist: Life and Loss in America’s Secret War by Jerry A. Rose and Lucy Rose Fischer, SparkPress, 2020.
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- 31204 Guatemala, Argentina, and Chile: Genocide, Conflict, and Transitional Justice
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Dates: 4/6/2026 - 4/20/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 3
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Ellen Kennedy
Fee: $10.00
In all three countries, military governments in the mid-to-late 20th century attacked left-wing or indigenous populations that advocated for political, social, and economic reform. The governments disappeared, tortured, and murdered hundreds of thousands of people. The atrocities led to efforts at international and domestic justice and institutional reform, but the countries still struggle for ‘sustainable peace’ and human rights, especially for safety and security for women, indigenous people, and other vulnerable groups, while support continues for some of the perpetrators. Course fee $10 (in support of World Without Genocide).
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- 31206 Great Decisions
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Dates: 4/24/2026 - 5/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 2
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Kay Jacobson, Kate Schaefers
Fee: $0.00
Join us as we partner again with the Ramsey County Library, Global Minnesota, and the Foreign Policy Association for our annual Great Decisions series on the most critical international issues facing America. Study the issues and join the discussions led by expert speakers. Ten copies of the Briefing Book for this series are available for checkout through the generosity of Global Minnesota.
April 24 Ukraine and the Future of European Security With reduced U.S. support for NATO and Ukraine, Europe faces strategic uncertainty. What are America’s stakes in NATO and Europe’s strategic dilemmas, and how might Europe respond? Norma Noonan, PhD, is Professor Emerita of Political Science and Leadership Studies at Augsburg College.
May 8 U.S.-China Relations Relations with China remain tense, with tariffs, military modernization, and pressure on Taiwan. Does the US have a coherent China policy, and will tariffs on rare earth minerals be effective? What are America’s strategic options? Dr. Richard Leitch earned his BA in East Asian Studies from Colby College in 1985, an MA in Asian Studies from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Illinois in 1995. He has been a member of the Political Science Department at Gustavus since 1996.
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- 31209 Logging on Midwestern Rivers: The Treasures of our Forests
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Dates: 5/1/2026 - 5/1/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Dallas Eggers
Fee: $0.00
When Europeans entered the upper regions of the Mississippi Valley, they found immense forests. They started to cut them, first for personal and local use, then for the commercial industry that drove the economics of this area for several decades. How it was done, who was involved, what they were used for, and where and how they were shipped are all part of an amazing story. This course will deal with much of this era in photos, maps, stories, and the communities involved.
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- 40293 Anticipatory Grief
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Dates: 5/14/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Allison Breininger
Fee: $0.00
As we move through life and all its challenges, it can be hard to not think about the future and what it may or may not hold. In doing so, it is common to experience anticipatory grief, in which we mourn the loss of loved ones while they are still here, grieve the future that is no longer available to us, and even have feelings of grief about our own end of life. In this interactive session, we will dig into this term, discuss how and when these feelings emerge for us, and how we can cope when they do.
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- 40295 Future in Focus: Retirement Strategies
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Dates: 4/6/2026 - 4/27/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 4
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Joel Barjenbruch
Fee: $0.00
This course gives you the clarity, confidence, and control to create your ideal retirement. This engaging course breaks down complex financial concepts into practical strategies—covering tax-smart planning, lifetime income, risk management, and legacy design. You’ll learn how to protect what you’ve built, reduce unnecessary taxes, and create a plan that reflects your goals and values. Designed for today’s unpredictable world, this class empowers you to make informed decisions and confidently move toward the financial future you envision.
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- 40296 Unlock Minnesota's Digital Treasures: Research, Explore, and Learn
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Dates: 4/21/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Beth Staats, Greta Bahnemann
Fee: $0.00
Explore free digital resources for all Minnesotans through eLibrary MN (ELM) and the MN Digital Library (MDL). Access ebooks, digitized newspapers, articles, reference materials, and historical documents. Great for research, family history, or curious minds. Learn to navigate the platforms, search effectively, and get the most out of these trusted tools. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a device!
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- 40298 Advanced "Cutting the Cable/Satellite TV Cord: Tailoring YOUR Streaming Plan"
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Dates: 5/15/2026 - 5/15/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: F
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Bill Jackson
Fee: $0.00 (if any, due after allocation)
Cutting the cable or satellite TV cord and adopting internet-based TV streaming can be frustrating and confusing. There are so many options related to Wi-Fi services, equipment options, and literally thousands of potential apps and services. This course discusses how to improve and tailor your existing TV streaming setup to better meet your personal viewing and budget preferences. For students still primarily dependent on cable or satellite TV services, consider first enrolling in OLLI's two-session introductory class, "Cutting the TV Cord Basics: Pros & Cons and Best Options."
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- 40300 Starting in your Backyard: How Your Actions Can Improve Minnesota’s Outdoors
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In this course, we will explore the critical topic of how actions in our own backyards support clean water, migratory birds, pollinators, and resilient ecosystems. Great River Greening is Minnesota's leader in nature-based climate solutions through land restoration. In an engaging panel discussion focusing on native plants and gardening, our expert ecologists will connect your everyday actions to conservation efforts throughout Minnesota. No matter your experience level, you will learn tangible steps - both big and small – to make a positive impact on the environment in your community and beyond!
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- 40301 OLLI After Hours - OLLI Scholar: Breaking Down Health Myths and Chronic Disease with Science
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Dates: 4/1/2026 - 5/13/2026
Times: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Day of Week: W
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Zander Roemer
Fee: $0.00
Many Americans hold strong beliefs about nutrition, yet in a country facing an obesity epidemic and record levels of chronic disease, many of these beliefs are misguided. With advertisers constantly pushing fad diets and miracle supplements, how can you separate fact from fiction? This course uncovers common health myths—spanning nutrition, exercise, and beyond—so you can make informed choices and improve your well-being. It also delves into the physiology of select chronic diseases, helping you understand how to reduce your risk. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to submit your own questions for future classes through an interactive survey. Recommended reading: Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William Li, Balance Books, 2019; Miscellaneous Media by Dr. Andrea Love, a pseudoscience educator.
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- 40303 Writing a 'Legacy Letter'
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Dates: 5/4/2026 - 5/4/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Jay Sherwin
Fee: $0.00
In-Person
Merriam-Webster defines a letter as “a direct or personal written or printed message addressed to a person or organization.” A legacy letter (or ethical will) is a written document that shares your values, life lessons, memories, wishes, and blessings with future generations. Shorter than a memoir, legacy letters are typically just a few pages comprising an enduring gift for those you love. Writing such a letter can be a profoundly rewarding experience, and in this course you’ll learn how to craft a legacy document, mine your life history and values, and capture your most important insights.
Course Full and Waitlist Closed.
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- 40304 At-the-U Spring Lecture Series
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Dates: 4/2/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: Th
Sessions: 7
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Laura Peterson
Fee: $0.00
April 2: Where Science Meets The Sky: The Evolution of Raptor Care and Conservation at the World Renowned Raptor Center of the University of Minnesota
Lori Arent, M.S., is the Assistant Director of The Raptor Center in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota.
April 9: The Power of Ordinary Magic: How Do Children Overcome Adversity?
Dr. Ann Masten is the Regents Professor Emerita at the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Child Development and author of Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development (2025, Guilford Press.)
April 16: Immunotherapy: A Game-Changer for Cancer Patients
Dr. Christopher Pennell is the Associate Director of Education for The Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota and Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology for the UMN Medical School.
April: 23: Exploring Antarctica’s Future and World Sea Level Rise by Ice Coring into the Past
Dr. Peter Neff is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Soil, Water and Climate at the University of Minnesota
April 30: How Your Favorite Childhood Stories Came to Life
Dr. Lisa von Drasek is the Mirankanter Family Curatorial Chair of the Kerlin Collection, Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries.
May 7: The Internationally Recognized Institute of Community Integration, Celebrating 40 Years
Dr. Amy Hewitt is the Director of The Institute of Community Integration and Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota.
May 14: Encore Adulthood: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Phyllis Moen is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota & Cornell University. She is also a McKnight Endowed Presidential Chair.
Kate Schaefers, PhD, LP, is the Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and The Midlife Academy in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Minnesota.
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- 40305 Tibetan Medicine: Ethics, Spirituality, & Healing
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Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Day of Week: W
Sessions: 4
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Miriam Cameron
Fee: $0.00
All of us want to be happy and avoid suffering. Yet too often we make choices that sabotage us. Tibetan medicine, Tibet’s ancient science of whole person health, teaches that the purpose of life is to be happy, and that after our basic needs are met, happiness results primarily from our own thinking. During this course, we will learn how to make ethical, mindful, and informed choices to create a happier mind (Class 1), a healthier body (Class 2), live in harmony (Class 3), and heal fears about dying and death (Class 4). Tibetan medicine complements modern nursing and medicine. Recommended reading: Tibetan-Medicine and You: A Path to Wellbeing, Better Health, and Joy by M.E. Cameron & T.Namdul, Rowman and Littlefield, 2000/2004 (paperback).
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- 40311 Writing a 'Legacy Letter' - New Section
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Dates: 5/5/2026 - 5/5/2026
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Day of Week: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Online
Room: Zoom
Instructor: Jay Sherwin
Fee: $0.00
Merriam-Webster defines a letter as “a direct or personal written or printed message addressed to a person or organization.” A legacy letter (or ethical will) is a written document that shares your values, life lessons, memories, wishes, and blessings with future generations. Shorter than a memoir, legacy letters are typically just a few pages comprising an enduring gift for those you love. Writing such a letter can be a profoundly rewarding experience, and in this course you’ll learn how to craft a legacy document, mine your life history and values, and capture your most important insights.
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