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Please Note: Osher Online courses may run later than the OLLI at UConn semester end-date. 

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Comics (blending words and pictures to tell stories) stretch from cave paintings and the Bayeux Tapestry to today’s Batman and Spider-Man. Far more than superhero tales, comics are a versatile literary artform, capturing intimate and epic stories, social issues, and cultural moments through panels and word balloons. In this course, we will trace their history, explore their power, and read and discuss works including Understanding Comics, Watchmen, Maus, Fun Home, and Persepolis.

Here is an introductory video by the course instructor: https://vimeo.com/1122466838

The deadline to register for this course is March 16, 2026!

Please Note: Osher Online courses may run later than the OLLI at UConn semester end-date. 

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Frank Lloyd Wright designed nearly 1,000 buildings and helped define modern architecture. This course explores highlights of his practice, from Prairie houses to Fallingwater and the Guggenheim Museum, alongside lesser-known projects like affordable housing and city planning. 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.

Here is an introductory video by the course instructor: Spring 2026 Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern Architecture on Vimeo

The deadline to register for this course is March 16, 2026!

Please Note: Osher Online courses may run later than the OLLI at UConn semester end-date. 

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The death of Pope Francis and the election of the first U.S.-born Pope have been in the news repeatedly in the last few months, capturing the imagination of many people, including non-Catholics. Who are these men? What are their life stories? How were they similar to and different from each other? 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.

Here is an introductory video by the course instructor: https://vimeo.com/1119159595

The deadline to register for this course is March 16, 2026!

This class will be taught onsite at Riverside Cemetery, a 36-acre National Historic site and arboretum dedicated in 1853 and built as part of the Rural Cemetery Movement of the mid-19th century.

Please Note: This course will take place at Riverside Cemetery, 496 Riverside Street, Waterbury, CT 06708.

Please Note: Osher Online courses may run later than the OLLI at UConn semester end-date. 

Osher Online courses are not recorded.

In July 1925, Clarence Darrow, William Jennings Bryan, and others converged on Dayton, Tennessee, for the Scopes Monkey Trial - an eight-day clash over religion, science, public education, free speech, and textbooks broadcast nationwide. One hundred years later, these debates continue. 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.

Here is an introductory video by the course instructor: https://vimeo.com/1120922495

The deadline to register for this course is March 16, 2026!

This two-part course will explore the history of the United States Constitution, its structure, key clauses, and evolution as a governing document. It will also explain the development of the Bill of Right and subsequent Constitutional Amendments.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

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I encourage my students to find their own style of writing, poetry, prose or what they want to write. In this course, we'll also explore new ways of expressive writing.

Online Registration Notice:

Please note that the deadline to register for an online course is 48 hours before the start date for that individual course. This deadline allows us to get the Zoom link to you. Students who miss the cut-off date can submit a request for late registration to osher@uconn.edu with the understanding that there is no guarantee they will be able to register.

Thank you for your understanding!

This course will include a slideshow of restoration and old theater photos, an architectural tour, a partial viewing of a load-in of a Broadway show, and a look into the life of Sylvester Z. Poli, the theater’s original builder and operator. There will also be a Q&A with the Palace CEO.

Please Note: This course will take place at the Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702.