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

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Back by popular demand, this updated course offers a clear, engaging introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it’s rapidly transforming our world. 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. No tech experience needed—just curiosity! With fresh examples and timely updates, participants will gain a solid understanding of the opportunities and challenges AI presents today.

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. 

Osher Online courses are not recorded.

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. 

Osher Online courses are not recorded.

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!

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

Osher Online courses are not recorded.

Music has long provoked debate, from Beethoven and Stravinsky’s bold innovations to Broadway works like Annie Get Your Gun and South Pacific, now revisited through modern concerns about race, consent, and gender. Is political correctness enriching art or erasing cultural heritage? We will also examine plagiarism and borrowing in pop and film music, with cases involving The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Peter Frampton. This course blends audiovisuals, anecdotes, and humor to explore music’s most controversial moments.

Here is an introductory video by the course instructor: https://vimeo.com/1112029890

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