Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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A Tale of Two Teddies: One ROUGH, One SOFT - HB In-Person
America's 26th President was a progressive leader, an energetic reformer and a champion of conservation. Our discussion in this seminar will center around President Theodore Roosevelt’s leadership of the legendary Rough Riders. We will of course delve into that Mississippi hunting trip which ultimately led to a teddy bear becoming a G.O.A.T. We will also launch a special outreach effort for children served by our local Edwards Street Mission. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 22
Instructor: Annette Sowell
Dates: 7/23/2026 - 7/30/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 2
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Eurasian Odyssey: A Long Bicycle Journey - HB In-Person
The author-adventurer will give a brief account of his journey crossing from England to Japan by bicycle during COVID, a four-year journey. He chronicled his story through a trilogy of books (search eaodc.com). He will discuss his experience crossing Persia (Iran), his views of the geopolitical situation in which we are embroiled and will present a second special lecture. Fee: $15.00
Remaining Seats: 14
Instructor: Julian Israel
Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/27/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 2
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Women of the Mercury 13 Space Program - HB In-Person
The Mercury 13 space program tested women who hoped to be among the first women in NASA during the Cold War's space race. We will watch a documentary about these independent, brave and fearless female pilots from WWII who proved they could physically and mentally go to space. But NASA said no. These women paved the way for future female astronauts, and, in 2025 for the first time, there were more women than men in NASA's astronaut class. Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 15
Instructor: Jerra Boatner Runnels
Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/20/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
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Putin's Russia and the War in Ukraine-Continued - HB In-Person
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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: $20.00
Remaining Seats: -4
Instructor: Dr. Brian LaPierre
Dates: 7/15/2026 - 7/29/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 3
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United States: The Reconstruction Years - HB In-Person
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Fee: $30.00
Remaining Seats: -1
Instructor: Ryan Schilling
Dates: 6/18/2026 - 7/30/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 5
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