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A Fun Romp Through Mississippi History - HB In-Person
This course will use historical markers to highlight people and events in Mississippi history. It will then pivot to exploring the origins of names of cities and counties in Mississippi. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 20
Instructor: Brother Rogers
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 1/30/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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A Trip to The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience - HB Field Trip
Located in New Orleans, The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes. Through exhibits, collections and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the Museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity and acceptance. Lunch will be Dutch Treat. Fee: $40.00
Remaining Seats: 14
Instructor: No Instructor
Dates: 3/3/2025 - 3/3/2025
Times: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Offsite
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Acting President Edith Wilson and all of the Women Who Have Run for U.S. President - HB In-Person
Edith Wilson secretly served as the nation's chief executive from October 1919, when her husband, President Woodrow Wilson, suffered a stroke, until the end of his second term in March 1921. Many historians have called her the first "acting" female U.S. President. We also examine the history of women running for the highest political office even before they could vote and the road they paved for present women who have sought the US Presidency. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Jerra Runnels
Dates: 2/25/2025 - 2/25/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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America's Enemy During the Vietnam War - HB In-Person
This course will provide a study of the Vietnam War from the 'other side.’ By including more Vietnamese perspectives and lived experiences of the conflict, we can better understand the war that has had such an impact on the United States, Vietnam and the world. The first hour will include a brief overview of Vietnamese history and the second hour will focus on my particular research, the North Vietnamese Army during their fight against the US. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Oscar Coles
Dates: 2/10/2025 - 2/10/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Building Blocks of French - HB In-Person
Have you traveled to French speaking places? Do you want to? Did you take French in high school or college and need a refresher? Did you not take French in school and regret it? This class begins with the building blocks of the language that will serve as an introduction (or review) of the foundations of the language. Also, learning a language teaches much about the culture of the countries in which it is spoken. And we will have fun! Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Gwen Combs
Dates: 3/19/2025 - 4/16/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Capturing the Essence of Hattiesburg's Historic African American Cultural Hub - HB In-Person
This seminar will discuss the Sixth Street Museum District’s role of enhancing the lives of our neighbors and growing the economy of Hattiesburg by highlighting the rich history of our area’s African-American community through preservation and the interpretation of their contributions in a way that connects with residents and visitors alike. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Vanessa Molden
Dates: 1/29/2025 - 1/29/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Citizen Lincoln: How We Can Still Learn from Abraham Lincoln - HB Zoom
This two-hour seminar will use items from the Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (WCL) at Mississippi State University to explore what Abraham Lincoln can teach us about the importance of engaged citizenship. The WCL contains hundreds of original manuscripts, 19th-century campaign paraphernalia, paintings, statuary, broadsides, newspapers and more. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Dr. Susannah Ural
Dates: 1/30/2025 - 1/30/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Discovering de Grummond: Experience of the Treasures of Children's Literature - HB In-Person
In this course, participants will visit the McCain Library and Archives, where all of de Grummond's materials (250,000 books and 1,400 manuscript collections) are housed. Participants will receive a brief overview of what is available in de Grummond, followed by a behind the scenes tour to view over 250 pieces of original art, then a hands-on session examining original materials and centuries-old books. Meet at McCain Library, USM Campus, Woods Room, on the 3rd floor. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Karlie Herndon
Dates: 2/26/2025 - 2/26/2025
Times: 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: McCain Library and Archives - Hattiesburg Campus
Room: Archives
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Field Trip to the Two Mississippi Museums - HB Field Trip
We are the sum of the brave choices, bold inspiration, tragedies and triumphs that led up to today. Mississippi's Two Museums forge real connections to the moments and movements that continue to shape our world. These are not exhibits trapped behind glass, but immersive stories of our first people, epic battles, great floods, potent protests and powerful music. Join OLLI to tour these phenomenal exhibits. Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 14
Instructor: No Instructor
Dates: 2/27/2025 - 2/27/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: MS History and Civil Rights Museums - Jackson
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Hattiesburg's ‘Book Farm:’ Charles Heartman and a Failed Writers Colony - HB In-Person
Before coming to Mississippi, German emigre Charles Heartman was a well-known rare book dealer, foreign correspondent in the Balkans and society reporter for The New York Herald. In 1936, he moved to Hattiesburg and bought 400 acres south of Hattiesburg, naming his estate "The Book Farm." This talk will discuss Heartman’s life and career, efforts to make The Book Farm a utopian writer's retreat, and his impact on African American literature. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 24
Instructor: Jennifer Brannock
Dates: 3/26/2025 - 3/26/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Healing Through Heritage: Unlocking Resilience Through Cultural Psychology - HB In-Person
Come explore the importance of culture in shaping mental health and resilience! In this interactive seminar, participants will delve into Sikolohíyang Pilipino (Indigenous Filipino Psychology), a framework highlighting how cultural heritage influences emotional well-being. Attendees will gain practical strategies to foster empathy and support for individuals from diverse backgrounds, enriching their local communities. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Henry Miller
Dates: 4/11/2025 - 4/11/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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History and Humanity: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Gilbert R. Mason, Sr. - HB In-Person
A comprehensive look at the life and legacy of Dr. Gilbert R. Mason, Sr., a key leader in the Civil Rights Movement and a prominent figure in the desegregation of Biloxi, Mississippi. Focusing on both the historical context of the Biloxi Wade-Ins and the desegregation of Biloxi schools, the course also delves into the personal life of Dr. Mason, exploring the complexities of his leadership, influences and outcomes. Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Dr. Evelyn Parker, Angela Juzang
Dates: 3/17/2025 - 3/24/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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How Did We Become So Divided - HB In-Person
Individuals will react and respond to the film based on their particular life experiences so this seminar will offer an opportunity to listen and to share differing responses. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Dr. Alice Graham
Dates: 2/27/2025 - 3/6/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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How the Assyrian Empire Caused Christianity - HB In-Person
Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Daniel Browning
Dates: 2/5/2025 - 3/5/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Lernen Wir Deutsch! - HB In-Person
Want to be introduced to the basics of German language in hopes of getting more out of your travel abroad? Wanting to refresh German you learned in school or just always been curious about learning more about this great world culture? This class can be tailored to include beginning learners as well as those who have had some experience. Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Dr. Veronica Dzugan
Dates: 3/18/2025 - 4/15/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Let's Learn Spanish with a Taste of Culture! - HB In-Person
In this course, each participant will learn beginner Spanish. By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand the basics of the Spanish language and culture. To add a little excitement, each participant will be able to start each class by tasting various Spanish food and exploring the culture. Fee: $40.00
Remaining Seats: 20
Instructor: Kia Stewart
Dates: 1/28/2025 - 2/25/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Media Savvy: Navigating the News - HB In-Person
Become media savvy with this course offered by the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at The University of Southern Mississippi. Gain essential skills to critically evaluate news sources, detect misinformation and disinformation and understand media's role in society. Upon completion, you will be equipped to navigate today's complex information landscape with confidence. You'll also earn a valuable certification in media literacy. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Joshua Wilson, Dr. Edgar Simpson
Dates: 2/13/2025 - 2/13/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Music of the Holocaust - HB In-Person
Music was an integral part of the Holocaust. Jewish musicians found ways to compose, even in the death camps. Some were able to survive by using their talents as performers for their captors. Others have composed music in memory of those lost. This is a somber but fascinating topic. To quote Churchill: “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Kay Guiles
Dates: 2/17/2025 - 2/17/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Policing the Pine Belt: The Homelessness Dilemma - HB In-Person
This course examines the complex issue of urban homelessness. While homelessness seems to simply be a matter of helping people find homes, the root causes of our urban homelessness problem run much deeper than mere housing. The seminar will examine the connections between mental illness, substance abuse, justice involvement, and homelessness. We will survey the many programs designed to address the causes of homelessness. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Dr. April Overman
Dates: 1/27/2025 - 1/27/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Putin's Russia and the War in Ukraine - HB In-Person
It is not an exaggeration to say that Vladimir Putin is one of the most well-known and controversial politicians on the planet. In this course, we will be studying Putin and the Russia that he has created. We will also examine Putin within the larger context of the collapse of the Soviet Union, the turmoil of the post-Communist transition and Russia's neo-colonial war of expansion in Ukraine. Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Brian LaPierre
Dates: 2/6/2025 - 2/6/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Tell Me About The Resurrection - HB In-Person
The lecture series proposes an art historian’s outlook on the early days of Christianity. Why did it survive from day one to become a worldwide ideology? 1. The Holy Shroud (or the Shroud of Turin). 2. Who was Jesus of Nazareth? The Gospels: History, Legend, Fiction. 3. The Last Supper and Eleusis. Christ and Dionysus. 4. The Mother of God. 5. Early Saints. Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Jan Laurens Siesling
Dates: 4/2/2025 - 4/9/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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The 6888th Women's Army Corp and Black Nurses in the Army Nurse Corps During WWII - HB In-Person
Black women played an important role overseas during WWII as Women's Army Corp (WAC) and Army Nurse Corps (ANC) members. We will learn about the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and the 500 Black nurses in the ANC, the injustices and resilience both groups endured in the Jim Crow military, and how their contributions led to victory. We will watch Netflix's new movie and a documentary on the 6888th, with a discussion in the last session. Fee: $20.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Jerra Runnels
Dates: 4/8/2025 - 4/22/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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The Holocaust: A Pictorial Recounting of Man's Inhumanity to Man - HB In-Person
Through the use of historic photographs, the events that led to the Holocaust and a recounting of the Jewish genocide that occurred during World War II will be examined. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Dolyene Davis
Dates: 2/19/2025 - 2/19/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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The Mississippi Community College Story: From Rural Roads to the Information Highway - HB In-Person
Mississippi Community Colleges form the oldest system of community colleges in the USA. Originally established as agricultural high schools, they have transformed into leaders in workforce development and online learning. This presentation will explore the evolution of the junior college mission from serving rural populations through the challenges of the Great Depression, World War II and social conflicts, to becoming modern community colleges. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Dr. Ronald Nettles
Dates: 2/4/2025 - 2/4/2025
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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The Rise and Fall of the Tung Oil Queens: A Forgotten Gulf South Story - HB In-Person
In the 1950s tung nut orchards bloomed across the southernmost Gulf South, yielding an important cash crop for the economically challenged region. Oil from the nuts was an international commodity. Tung Oil Queens reigned over Tung Oil Festivals. Promoters of "tung tourism" lured visitors to the area to view the "pink clouds of Dixie." By 1969, the industry was dead. Yet, within the last few years there have been new glimmers of tung life. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: James Rigney
Dates: 2/24/2025 - 2/24/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - HB In-Person
In this class, we will look at the seven wonders of the ancient world, which are located in Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Iraq and on the island of Rhodes. The presenter's personal experiences at each site will be summarized and all seven will be placed in their historical and cultural contexts. Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Dr. Benny Hornsby
Dates: 2/18/2025 - 2/18/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Why Can't I Say "Ain't"? A Popular History of the English Language - HB In-Person
This course surveys the history of the English language from its origins in Indo-European to the present day. The five classes cover the background to English, Old English, Middle English, Renaissance English and American English. Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Dr. Stanley Hauer
Dates: 3/27/2025 - 4/24/2025
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 5
Days: Th
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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Why Not--Women on Juries? The Women's Jury Movement in Mississippi - HB In-Person
In 1968, Mississippi became the last state to allow women to serve on state court juries. This course will look at the movement for women's jury service in the state and the factors that contributed to the prolonged exclusion of Mississippi women on juries. We will see how women's organizations across the state mobilized to advocate for jury service and how current events influenced the trajectory of the movement. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 30
Instructor: Paige Mason
Dates: 1/29/2025 - 1/29/2025
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: Peck House - Hattiesburg
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