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- #51 Current Economic Issues (In Person), SP26
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Class is already in session. Registration for this class is closed.
By presenting relevant concepts and data, this on-going course aims to equip each participant to be an educated consumer of news on a wide range of economic topics. Discussions will be fact-driven and nontechnical; no formal economics training is required.
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- #52 Current Economic Issues (Zoom), SP26
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Item: OSZ-152-SP26
Tuition: $35.00
Days: F Dates: 4/10/2026 - 5/15/2026
Sessions: 6 Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Building: Online Room: Zoom 3
Instructor: Charles Blum
Class is already in session. Registration for this class is closed.
By presenting relevant concepts and data, this on-going course aims to equip each participant to be an educated consumer of news on a wide range of economic topics. Discussions will be fact-driven and nontechnical; no formal economics training is required.
*This class will be recorded and available by request for registered participants.
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- #53 American World's Fairs: Identity, Innovation, Spectacle, SP26
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Class is already in session. Registration for this class is closed.
American World’s Fairs (1851 to 1984) were more than spectacle; they were windows into the nation’s evolving identity. In this class, we will survey several U.S. World’s Fairs and discuss the influence they had on architecture, consumer culture, transportation, entertainment, and daily life in America. Through these discussions we’ll explore how innovation, optimism, progress, and power were displayed at the Fairs through America’s material culture.
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- #59 American Democracy Forum (In Person), SP26
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Class is already in session. Registration for this class is closed.
Participants are invited to give short (10–20 min) presentations on a key issue shaping American democracy—covering such aspects as governing principles, current challenges and global comparisons. Each presentation will be followed by open discussion aimed at fostering civic awareness, critical thinking, careful listening and respectful dialogue. Together we will deepen understanding of community values and engage in meaningful conversation about America’s changing role in a changing world.
This class with be offered simultaneously in person and through zoom. Facilitator will be live in the classroom and students can choose to attend either via Zoom or in person. Please select the section you prefer.
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- #60 American Democracy Forum (Zoom), SP26
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Class is already in session. Registration for this class is closed.
Participants are invited to give short (10–20 min) presentations on a key issue shaping American democracy—covering such aspects as governing principles, current challenges and global comparisons. Each presentation will be followed by open discussion aimed at fostering civic awareness, critical thinking, careful listening and respectful dialogue. Together we will deepen understanding of community values and engage in meaningful conversation about America’s changing role in a changing world.
This class with be offered simultaneously in person and through zoom. Facilitator will be live in the classroom and students can choose to attend either via Zoom or in person. Please select the section you prefer.
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- #62 Historic Black Hills Copper Mining, SP26
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Class is already in session. Registration for this class is closed.
Over a three-week period, we will explore historical aspects of Black Hills mining and the mining towns of Jerome, Clarkdale, and Clemenceau. In week one, we will detail histories of the two largest mining companies: United Verde Copper Company and United Verde Extension. Week two will delve into the Verde Valley railroads. Special guest Cody Ely, ranger at Jerome State Historic Park, will present this session. Week three will highlight the smelters and their processes in the communities.
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OLLI Sedona • Verde Valley