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A Spanish Sampler: Cervantes and Unamuno NEW!
Instructor: Edward Friedman
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Dates: 10/29/2025 - 12/10/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $72.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA Online - Zoom
Location Address: ZOOM , VA
Limit: 20
Course Description:
The course would focus on two major Spanish writers, Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote) and Miguel de Unamuno, the most well-known member of Spain’s “Generation of 1898,” who tried to bring their country into mainstream dialogues. The selections would include Cervantes’s “exemplary novellas” “The Force of Blood” and “Lady Cornelia,” his play Pedro the Schemer, and Unamuno’s novel San Manuel Bueno, martyr.
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American Health Care: Challenges and Opportunities NEW!
Instructor: Robert Powers
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dates: 10/23/2025 - 12/18/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 8
Fee: $96.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 35
Course Description:
This course offers an opportunity to learn about the structure, function and financing of the health care system in the United States. Lectures and classroom sessions will cover the history and current status of the education and delivery systems, and examine the challenges that face providers, patients, policy makers, and citizens as health care becomes more effective and more expensive. Issues related to manpower, financing, access, disparities, and developing technology will be examined, with discussion of approaches to understanding and addressing significant problems, challenges, and opportunities.
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Basics of Ethics
Instructor: Marion Votaw
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 10/30/2025 - 12/11/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $72.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 12
Course Description:
This class is not intended to teach right from wrong, but explores *why* people think something is, or isn’t, what they would have done. We will practice arguing heartfelt opinions without insult or defamation. We will begin with an overview of the general field of ethics, concentrating on two basic axes: whether the ends can justify the means, and whether exceptions can be made to ethical rules depending on circumstances. The next four sessions will compare debatable situations from two of those viewpoints, in turn. For the final class, each student will try to use their personal ethical style in a real argument.
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Broadway and (Way) Beyond: The History of Theatre in America!
Instructor: Jeff Sands
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $72.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 35
Course Description:
We will cover the span of American theatre history, beginning with a quick survey of its roots in colonial days and its development over the 19th century. We then behold the explosion of creativity from a new generation of playwrights, actors, directors, designers, composers and producers in the 20th century. Finally, we dive into 21st-century theatre, given new life with the emergence of women, African American, Latinx, Asian, LGBTQ and other historically underrepresented artists. The presentation will be predominantly visual – drawings, photographs, videos. No reading will be required, but an annotated bibliography will guide those who wish to delve further into the subject. Broadway. Off-Broadway. Off-off-Broadway. WAY-off Broadway. Musicals! Dramas! Comedies! Operas! Actors! SHOW BIZ!
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Christmas in Arizona
Instructor: John Burt, Jeanette Bowman
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Day of the Week: M
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Dates: 12/1/2025 - 12/15/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 3
Fee: $36.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 18
Course Description:
Your brain is craving something new. How would you like to bike through a cactus garden? A painted desert? Maybe a petrified forest? Perhaps the Grand Canyon under snow? A museum in Sedona? A ponderosa covered mountain town? Chase a real roadrunner? What a trip, all from the warmth of your OLLI classroom. It will be the best December ever! Join us! The most recent research points to the health benefits of awe experiences. See how they will work for you! *Stationary foot-pedal chair bikes are provided.
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Constructing An Empire NEW!
Instructor: George Robinson
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: 10/30/2025 - 12/18/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 7
Fee: $84.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 45
Course Description:
Too often the study of the Roman Empire is centered around the military conquest of the Mediterranean Basin, but more permanent evidence of Empire are the structures that remain from the post military operations. Rome left its mark with its massive colosseums, temples, meeting places, baths, palaces and governmental buildings which are explored in this course. We will study the development of one of the most used construction materials used since the time of Rome, concrete, and how it still rivals the concrete used in the 21st century. Our study will be centered around major rulers who not only were military commanders but sone of the finest engineers that history has produced. Join us for a walk through Roman buildings, from Julius Caesar to Constantine and their marvelous structures that built and sustained an Empire that impresses and awes today.
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Creating a New American Architecture: Chicago and Midwest, 1870s-1950s
Instructor: Richard Guy Wilson
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: 10/21/2025 - 12/9/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 7
Fee: $84.00
Course Location: Unity of Charlottesville -
Location Address: 2825 Hydraulic Road Charlottesville, VA 22901
Limit: 100
Course Description:
Chicago became a center for new American architecture in the decades after the great 1871 fire. The population grew from 298,977 in 1870 (the 5th largest) to 1,698,575 in 1900, making it the 2nd largest in the United States. Chicago architects and engineers created a new system of construction that allowed large and tall buildings and new suburban houses. Treated will be designers such as Louis Sullivan, William Lebaron Jenny, John Welborn Root, Frank Lloyd Wright, the emergence of Art Deco, Mies van-der Rohe, and others.
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Crises in American History
Instructor: Robert Toplin
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Dates: 10/29/2025 - 11/19/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 4
Fee: $48.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 100
Course Description:
This course will cover four topics. One: The Troubles and Triumphs of “Mr. Madison’s War” (1812). Two: How Andrew Jackson Uprooted Traditional Politics and Divided the Nation. Three: Abraham Lincoln, the Secession Crisis, and the Civil War. Four: John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis. We will point to historical developments that produced these crises, judge the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of leaders that dealt with them, and consider the long-term influence of these events in U.S. and global history. Ideas and discussion are welcomed.
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Introduction to Islam NEW!
Instructor: Mohammed Zafarullah
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dates: 10/29/2025 - 11/19/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 4
Fee: $48.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA Online - Zoom
Location Address: ZOOM , VA
Limit: 35
Course Description:
This course will explore the full sweep of the religion of Islam. Your instructor will answer your critiques and most essential questions about the secondlargest and fastest-growing religion in the world. The course will begin with the basic tenets of Islam, followed by its sources (Quran, Sunnah, and Hadith), the life of Muhammad, and a brief history of Islam. Next, we will analyze the main Islamic sects and their origin, the concept of Jihad in Islam, and Islam in the later days. You will learn about the Islamic understanding of Jesus, Mary, and the People of the Book. Finally, we will discuss Islam in the current world. Ideal for beginners, this course answers questions of particular concern to Christians who care about the West’s relation with Islam. Listening to and discussing the topics will broaden your capacity for interreligious dialogue and understanding of Abrahamic religions.
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Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Instructor: Michael Kelley
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dates: 10/22/2025 - 12/10/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 7
Fee: $84.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 12
Course Description:
“Welcome to studying with Professor Michael Sandel, who relates the big questions of political philosophy to the most vexing issues of our time. Sandel engages his Harvard students in debates on income inequality, human rights, property rights, affirmative action, as well as personal ethical issues. After watching a video of his students debating an issue, we have a roundtable discussion on the same issue, meeting a few of history’s most influential philosophers along the way. Our goal is a thoughtful, enjoyable learning experience. Bring your thinking cap! Suggested Reading: Justice, What’s the Right Thing to Do? by Michael J. Sandel
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Kind Kin: Gandhi’s Gift NEW!
Instructor: Shelley Bryant
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 11/4/2025 - 12/9/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 5
Fee: $50.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 25
Course Description:
Before the term “influencer” applied to social media stars, Howard Gardner coined the term “Influencer” to describe a person who has accomplished positive and significant change by affecting the “thoughts, feelings, or behaviors of others.” To do this, Gardner says, the Influencers possess extraordinary skill as communicators who employ the concept of “Story” as their principal vehicle of influence. The most successful twentieth century Influencer, of course, is Gandhi who in turn inspired many others who have also peacefully fought against and prevailed over tyranny and injustice. This class will examine three of these Influencers–Cesar Chavez, Vaclav Havel, and Alexi Navalny–to show how they also used Story to achieve profound societal change.
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Making Medical Decisions: Can Ethics Help? NEW!
Instructor: Kenneth Beals
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Dates: 11/6/2025 - 12/18/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $60.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 25
Course Description:
Advances in health care have added decades to our average lifespan in recent years. But those advances have raised troubling questions: Just when does human life begin and end? How do we decide when “pulling the plug” is the right thing to do? Who should be allowed to make that decision for someone unable to speak for themselves? You probably have questions of your own to add. Moral philosophers and religious leaders have struggled with these issues for centuries. This course will examine several approaches to making ethical medical decisions, including Utilitarianism, Virtue Ethics, and various religious approaches. No one approach will be preferred, and students will have ample opportunity to support and clarify their own views.
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Rights vs Dollars: The Uneasy Tension Between American Capitalism and Democracy NEW!
Instructor: Gary Moore
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/16/2025 - 10/14/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 5
Fee: $60.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 15
Course Description:
Former Council of Economic Advisors Arthur Okun has written: “Contemporary American society is, in a sense, a split-level structure. Its political and social institutions provide universally-distributed rights and privileges that proclaim the equality of all citizens. But its economic institutions rely on market-determined outcomes that generate substantial disparities among citizens in living standards and material welfare. The resulting mixture of equal rights and unequal incomes creates tensions between the political principles of democracy and the economic principles of capitalism.” This course will use the Okun analytical framework to think about and assess the continuing tension between American democracy and capitalism. *Students should really purchase or have access to the short (110 pages) book by Arthur Okun that costs around $15-20 online. For the especially frugal there is alternatively a 16 page Aspen Institute manuscript that covers much of the same ground and could be reproduced.
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Self-Driving Vehicles: Curious Novelty or Mobility Revolution?
Instructor: David Fitzpatrick
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 10/28/2025 - 11/11/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 3
Fee: $36.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 30
Course Description:
Self-driving passenger vehicles are (slowly) arriving on our public roads. They could disrupt our mobility landscape in both beneficial and harmful ways. We’ll take a deep dive into SDVs, first with a critical look inside the industry to learn what’s happening and why. From the public’s perspective, we’ll examine critical technological, public policy, social, and business issues, as well as barriers to scaling deployments. Then we’ll take a user’s perspective of the riding experience, focusing on issues of accessibility for the public and then around the specific needs of older persons and other transportation disadvantaged populations.
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Social Psychology of Bigotry
Instructor: Marion Votaw
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 9/11/2025 - 10/16/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $72.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 10
Course Description:
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. But *can* we see the content of the character at all, or only the color of the skin? This course will take a more focused look at bigotry than a general Social Psychology course. We will start with an overview of how social perception and cognition happen in general, then concentrate on how the “Us or Them"" component influences how we see others, and what we read into their behaviors. We will address highly controversial issues, such as police shootings, anti-Semitism, sexism, ageism, politicization of science, and other prejudices and discriminations. We will conclude with how to [try to] work against such divisions.
Note: Recommended materials: colored pencils, paper or laptop for taking notes.
Suggested Reading: King, Martin L. I Have a Dream. Speech presented at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, Washington, D.C., August 1968. https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/mlk01.asp.
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Speeches Written, But Never Delivered: How Those Speeches Could Have Rewritten History
Instructor: Steve Bevis
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Dates: 10/30/2025 - 11/20/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 4
Fee: $48.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 25
Course Description:
Dwight Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Helen Keller, John Lewis, Hillary Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, and John F. Kennedy were all leaders who made a significant impact on history and delivered historic speeches. However, history-changing events often require two drafts of a speech: one for victory and another for defeat, failure, or a change of heart. In other words, “Speeches Written... But Never Delivered” and “How Those Speeches Could Have Rewritten History.” This course will examine these fascinating speech drafts, whose words were never uttered, and how they might have altered the course of history had they been delivered.
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Tai Chi for Beginners
Instructor: Ronald Salomon
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Day of the Week: F
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Dates: 10/31/2025 - 12/19/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 7
Fee: $84.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 12
Course Description:
This course is a short introduction to Yang Style Tai Chi. Yang is the most popular style, and uses slow, continuous movement designed to enhance strength, balance, and mindfulness. It will also include an introduction to Qi Gong. Participants should check with their physicians to make sure that there are no contraindications or limitations to prevent their participation.
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Talking History
Instructor: Robert Toplin
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 12/3/2025 - 12/17/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 3
Fee: $36.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 16
Course Description:
This course will cover three significant controversies from the American past that can be approached from different perspectives. Good arguments can be made from different points of view. What do you think? The course format will introduce a topic for 20 minutes with discussion to follow. Topic One: If you had been an adviser to President Truman, would you have recommended using atomic bombs against Japan? Topic Two: Jefferson and Slavery: How do you evaluate Jefferson in terms of his personal life and political leadership? Topic Three: Can we have free speech during wartime? The case of Eugene Debs in World War I.
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The Emerging European Balance of Power NEW!
Instructor: James Sofka
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Day of the Week: Th
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dates: 10/30/2025 - 11/20/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 4
Fee: $40.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 35
Course Description:
Recent domestic and international political developments in both the US and Europe have challenged 30 years
of assumptions regarding European security and the transatlantic relationship. While the end of the Cold War was once hailed as the “end of history,” history has returned with a vengeance across the continent. Collectively, the Russo- Ukraine war, the rise of nationalist parties, and economic uncertainties have shaken the foundations of post-Cold War Europe as well as its institutional guardians, the European Union and NATO. The thawing of the Cold War has surfaced older patterns of European international relations and clouded the rosy promises of European integration. This course will assess key actors in the new European balance of power, the theory and political reality of European security since the end of the Cold War, and potential trajectories of continental and transatlantic power dynamics in a rapidly changing
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OSHER ONLINE COURSE
- Day of the week: Tu
- Dates: 10/28/2025 to 12/9/2025
- Time: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
- Number of classes in this course: 6
- Fee: $72.00
- Limit: 13
Course Description and Instructor Information:
Journey through Motown’s golden era (1950s–1970s), exploring its iconic artists, innovative production, and cultural impact. Discover how Motown broke racial barriers and shaped the sound of a generation. Featuring curated tracks and videos, the course ends with a celebration of Motown’s first 25 transformative years. Mike Agron, a lifelong music enthusiast from Los Angeles, turned his passion into popular seminars after a successful career in high-tech and webinar marketing. His engaging presentations bring Motown’s magic to life for audiences nationwide.
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The Magic of Switzerland
Instructor: Donald Clymer
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 9/10/2025 - 10/8/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 5
Fee: $50.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 25
Course Description:
Switzerland dazzles the eyes with its beautiful alpine landscapes and pristine lakes. It is one of the most desired places to visit for people from around the world. Who are the people who live in this paradise and what makes them tick? This class will go beyond the stereotypes of tidiness, neutrality, cheese and chocolate, wristwatches and trains running on time, to examine the unique language, the special dishes, the mindset and peculiar customs of this tiny yet influential country in the middle of Europe. Switzerland is indeed magical!
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The Magic of Watercolor Painting
Instructor: Pam Roland Lengel
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Day of the Week: M
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: 10/27/2025 - 12/8/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $72.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 12
Course Description:
Does watercolor fascinate you? Visit Pam’s website (www.pamroland.com) to see what we can explore in this OLLI course, “The Magic of Watercolor Painting,” an introductory hands-on experience. Bring your interest and she will provide the rest!
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The Poetry of Emily Dickinson
Instructor: Stephen Kennamer
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: 10/29/2025 - 12/10/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $60.00
Course Location: R.R. Smith Center for History and Art - Upstairs Lecture Room
Location Address: 22 South New St Staunton, VA 24401
Limit: 40
Course Description:
Emily Dickinson, known as “The Myth” even while still living in Amherst, Massachusetts, left at her death a cache of nearly 1800 poems, half of them never seen by anyone other than herself. They included hundreds of love poems, both ecstatic and anguished, addressed to or referencing a still-unidentified “Master.” The history of their publication – only ten were published during her life – is a rich subject in itself. Among many enigmas, one stands out: that her poetry is unequaled in its technical virtuosity and profound emotion. The course will cover both her remarkable oeuvre and her quietly extraordinary life.
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The Rise and Fall of Apartheid: South Africa’s History, 1600-2025
Instructor: David Throup
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Day of the Week: F
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dates: 10/31/2025 - 12/19/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 7
Fee: $84.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA - Terrace Level
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 30
Course Description:
The course examines the history of South Africa since 1600, covering the Dutch arrival at the Cape in 1652 and the arrival of the British in 1798, We shall examine the impact of the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, the 2nd Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902, and the subsequent formation of the Dominion of South Africa in 1910. We shall discuss the growth of Afrikaner and African nationalisms, the economic boom of the 1930s and World War II. The class will consider the evolution of Apartheid in the 1950s and 1960s, the Soweto disturbances of 1976, and the political turmoil of the 1980s, before analyzing the transfer of power negotiations in 1990-94. We shall conclude with an assessment of South Africa under ANC rule sine 1994.
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There’s No Fool Like an Old Fool: Three Old Men in Shakespeare NEW!
Instructor: Shelley Bryant
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Day of the Week: Tu
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Dates: 9/16/2025 - 10/21/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 6
Fee: $72.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 35
Course Description:
As a citizen of the Renaissance Shakespeare copies Aristotle in the belief that humans fulfill their potential only within a civilized society. With this, human error often results from an excess in either eros—the sensual appetites—or thumos, the noble anger that manifests as arrogance. Within this worldview, Shakespeare likes to remind us that age and wisdom are often not the best of friends. We will examine this idea with three older characters: Sir John Falstaff (from Henry IV Parts One and Two), King Lear, and Prospero (from The Tempest). Though reading the plays will enhance understanding and discussion, it is not required, as the instructor will provide thorough background and many excerpts during class time.
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Thinking Like an Economist
Instructor: Gary Moore
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Day of the Week: W
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Dates: 10/29/2025 - 12/3/2025
Number of class sessions in this course: 5
Fee: $60.00
Course Location: OLLI at UVA -
Location Address: 1 Morton Drive, Terrace Level Charlottesville, VA 22903
Limit: 15
Course Description:
At its core, economics provides a way of thinking about human behavior, social organization and needed (as well as unneeded) public policies. In this class we will consider a number of simple yet profound principles of economics, e.g., scarcity, tradeoffs, incentives, exchange; and think about how an application of these principles can help us understand everything from tariffs to affordable housing to the price of Taylor Swift concert tickets.
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