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Below are the Zoom courses offered. A link to join a course on Zoom will be emailed to registrants the afternoon prior to the class start date. Once you add a class to your cart, the side cart will appear. You may check out or click the X on the top right corner to return to courses.
"The Kiss" by Kate Chopin - GP Zoom
In this classic Chopin tale (1894), a woman passionately attracted to one man wishes to marry another for his wealth. What move will she make when the man she loves kisses her in full view of the millionaire she wishes to marry?
Fee: $5.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Leah Holmes
Dates: 4/2/2026 - 4/2/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone

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AI Art Magic: A Beginner's Guide - GP Zoom
Unleash your creativity with artificial intelligence! This class is for beginners with limited computer skills. The instructor will guide you step-by-step through AI basics and using AI tools to create stunning art and images. Explore different styles and bring your ideas to life. Whether curious about digital art or seeking a new hobby, this class will open up a world of possibilities. Discover the artist within! (This description was written with AI.)
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 28
Instructor: Dr. Dean Pennington
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone

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Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life: What It Is and What It Can Do for You , Class 2 - HB Zoom
Have you heard of AI? This class demystifies it for seniors, showing how it's already in our lives and how you can use it. Learn what AI is in simple terms, where it's at work behind the scenes, and how it can help you with everyday tasks like editing emails or getting new ideas. No tech skills needed, just curiosity! (This class description was written by AI.)
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 29
Instructor: Dr. Dean Pennington
Dates: 4/16/2026 - 4/16/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Butterflies: On the Wings of a Prayer - GP Zoom
This class discusses of how, aside from flight, many butterfly's wings provide protection from would be predators.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 28
Instructor: Craig Marks
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone

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Coming Into Lifeway: It's Been a Blast! - HB Zoom
In this seminar, hear a series of snippets of Rev. Becker’s life from the time he came out in 1977 to the present. Rev. Becker has ministered mainly in the LGBTQ+ community, and the stories are plenty. They are entertaining, sad, happy, funny and might be good learning tools. You will hear of drag queens, gay pastors and priests, predators, homosexual prostitutes, a history of the gay movement through HIV/AIDS and delve into the LGBTQ+ community in Mississippi. Oh My!
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 29
Instructor: Snowdancer (Jim) Becker
Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/14/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Exploring Drones: Technology and Applications - GP Zoom
Join our class designed for beginners with minimal knowledge of drones. Dean will cover the basics of drone operation, explore their diverse uses in photography, agriculture, and more, and discuss legal requirements and limitations. This class aims to give you a solid understanding of drone technology without the expectation of becoming a drone pilot. Dive into the fascinating world of drones and discover how they can transform various fields!
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 29
Instructor: Dr. Dean Pennington
Dates: 4/20/2026 - 4/20/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone

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Haunting Place, Hallowed Spaces: The Sciences and Culture of Graveyards - HB Zoom
Cemeteries, often perceived as somber or even morbid places, are in fact rich repositories of history, art and cultural expression. They transcend their primary function as burial grounds, evolving into complex spaces that reflect societal values, commemorating individual lives, and offer poignant reminders of mortality. The use of ground penetrating radar, geographic information systems and global positioning systems unite our understanding.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 28
Instructor: David Holt
Dates: 3/30/2026 - 3/30/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Human Geography - GP Zoom
Humans are a peculiar species. Studying human behavior and cultural practices can feel like embarking on an adventurous expedition into the unknown. Scholars often examine humans as though they are another species by observing how we organize ourselves, assign meaning, build traditions, and express identity. If we step back to see ourselves, we may understand the world better.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 28
Instructor: David Holt
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone

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In Conversation with the LGBTQIA+ Community - HB Zoom
Join staff and volunteers from The Spectrum Center for an informal and personal conversation about LGBTQIA+ identity, culture and current events. You will learn about each person and their experiences individually and have a chance to ask any burning questions you've been hanging on to. You will also get some insight into how today's climate is affecting queer and trans folks in your community!
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 25
Instructor: Dr. Mickie Stratos
Dates: 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026
Times: 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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My Journey Through Paralysis: From Dead to Life - HB Zoom
This delivery will present the gradual decline in arthritic condition leading to stenosis, then paralysis. Loss of balance, walking and increasing pain will be discussed. A series of surgeries and remedies will be described and when available, video/photos will be used to illustrate conditions. A selection of journal entries over a ten-month recovery will be shown and discussed. Everyone is open to ask questions throughout and after the delivery.
Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 28
Instructor: Jim Siders, Charlie Teague
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Oher Online™: Comic Book Literature
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 art form, 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.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Dr. Arnold Blumberg
Dates: 3/31/2026 - 5/5/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™ Violinists: Performers and Composers
Why do so many great violinists also become composers? This course will explore the fascinating legacy of violinist-composers across history, including Baroque virtuosos like Heinrich Biber, Romantic legends like Niccolò Paganini, and 20th century innovators like George Enescu and Grazyna Bacewicz. Through listening, discussing, and studying visual materials, we will examine how these artists wrote music tailored to their instruments and themselves. Taught by a professional violinist, this course offers a behind-the-strings look at how performance and composition intertwine in the hands of the same creative mind.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Ilana Zaks
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 5/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 6
Days: M
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™ Writing the Personal Essay: Finding Your Story
The personal essay is one of the oldest and most enduring forms of creative nonfiction, originating with Michel de Montaigne and continuing today as a versatile form that blends storytelling, reflection, and analysis. In this course, we will explore the personal essay as both a literary art and a tool for self-expression. We will ask what defines a personal essay: a true narrative drawn from our own lives, shaped with theme, structure, tone, and voice. Through readings, discussion, writing exercises, and drafting our own personal essays, we will study essential elements such as narrative arc, scene-setting, reflection, honesty, and perspective. We will discover how personal essays capture unique voices and reveal singular insights. Whether writing for publication, personal growth, or the pleasure of crafting words, this course will help us find our voices, tell our stories with clarity, and better understand the enduring power of the personal essay.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Dr. Lisa Stolley
Dates: 4/18/2026 - 5/23/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Sa
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: A Beautiful Brain
Most conversations about aging focus on lifespan, but brainspan (how long our mind stays sharp) matters more. In this course, we will explore how the brain ages and what science reveals about protecting memory, balance, and clarity. Topics include normal changes versus early dementia, neuroplasticity, nutrition, sleep, stress, social ties, and purpose. Each session blends accessible science with self-tests and take-home practices. We will also build a personalized Cognitive Health Scorecard to track habits and strengthen resilience.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 11
Instructor: Scott Fulton
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: A History of Street Art
Art in the streets (including graffiti, murals, stickers, and paste-ups) gives voice to marginalized communities, shapes urban environments, and challenges institutional norms. This course explores graffiti and street art in the U.S. and around the world, examining their histories, motivations, and social impact. Participants will consider the rise of global mural movements, efforts to preserve and present street art, and its evolving role in activism, community identity, and social change.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Dr. Heather Shirey
Dates: 4/1/2026 - 5/6/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 6
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: AI for Regular People
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.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Dr. Hod Lipson, Melba Kurman
Dates: 4/2/2026 - 5/7/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: California Uncovered: A Journey Through Time, Place, and Identity
California is more than a state—it is an idea, a dream, and a contradiction. In this course, we will journey from its earliest Indigenous cultures through Spanish, Mexican, and American rule, exploring missions, the Gold Rush, the railroad, Hollywood, and Silicon Valley. We will challenge myths, highlight overlooked voices, and examine how migration, innovation, and cultural change shaped the Golden State. We will discover what it has meant, and still means, to be Californian.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Anthony Antonucci
Dates: 4/10/2026 - 5/15/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: F
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern Architecture
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.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Gray
Dates: 4/21/2026 - 5/26/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: From Leo XIII to Leo XIV: History of 20th and 21st Century Popes
The death of Pope Francis and the election of the first US 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.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Olivia Espín
Dates: 4/7/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: Ghosts in the White House: The People Behind Presidential Speeches
Have you ever wondered who writes presidential speeches? This course traces the evolution of speech writing from George Washington’s administration to today. Yes, Hamilton helped draft Washington’s Farewell Address, but no, Lincoln did not scribble the Gettysburg Address on an envelope. We will study the writing process presidents used and examine drafts from FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Carter, and George H.W. Bush. We will view clips from speeches and from former White House speechwriters describing the process.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Dr. Diana Carlin
Dates: 3/30/2026 - 5/4/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: M
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: Great Science Stories
Science is full of surprises. Dyes, accidentally discovered, launched the modern pharmaceutical industry. A failed experiment opened the door to new physics. Discoveries are never just facts. They are moments of creativity, struggle, and chance with far-reaching consequences. In this course, we will explore the human side of science, tracing breakthroughs in biology, chemistry, physics, and more. We will ask not only what was found, but how and why it matters.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Dr. Johnnie Hendrickson
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: JFK’s Quest for Peace: Lessons for Turbulent Times
Throughout his 1000-day presidency, John Kennedy pursued peace through a broad spectrum of initiatives. He saw a connection between learning and leadership and sought to use military deterrence, diplomacy, and soft power in novel ways. In this course, we will explore how his character and life experiences were the origins of those efforts. We will evaluate his powers of persuasion by listening to key speeches, and we will assess his successes and failures and their relevance to today’s world.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Charles Blum
Dates: 4/2/2026 - 5/7/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Th
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: Music: Controversies and Curiosities
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.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Emanuel Abramovits
Dates: 4/15/2026 - 5/20/2026
Times: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: Place, Memory, and Environmental Psychology
How much of who we are is shaped by the places we live and experience? This course invites reflection on the psychological and emotional relationships between people and their environments. Drawing on psychology, geography, architecture, and design, we will explore environmental psychology and how physical environments shape behavior, cognition, identity, and memory. Using place-based methods, we will discuss concepts such as place attachment, identity, and cognitive maps. We will reflect on memory, home, trauma, displacement, and nature’s role in well-being.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Fernanda Blanco Vidal
Dates: 4/7/2026 - 5/12/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: Siberia: Russia’s Frozen Wasteland or Economic Heartland?
Siberia covers three quarters of Russia’s territory but is home to only a quarter of its population. Yet its role in shaping Russia as a vast and wealthy empire is profound. In this course, we will explore Siberia’s economic significance, indigenous cultures, and history as a penal colony, along with its importance for climate change, environmental issues, and Russian-Chinese relations. We will also consider Siberia’s role in both the rise and possible fragmentation of Russia.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 13
Instructor: Dr. Asya Pereltsvaig
Dates: 4/1/2026 - 5/6/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: The Lost Generation
This course will examine the cultural transformations in thinking and living that reshaped America and Western Europe between World War I and the Great Depression. Known as the Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, and the Lost Generation, this period redefined values and norms. We will explore the vibrant world of 1920s Paris through F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Babylon Revisited and Bernice Bobs Her Hair, Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, and Gertrude Stein’s The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, considering the lasting legacy of the era.
Fee: $0.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Ferdâ Asya
Dates: 4/15/2026 - 5/20/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Sessions: 6
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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Osher Online™: The Scopes Monkey Trial: Then and Now
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.
Fee: $50.00
Remaining Seats: 12
Instructor: Dr. Douglas Mishkin
Dates: 3/31/2026 - 5/5/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 6
Days: Tu
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Osher Online™

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The Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America - GP Zoom

The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 is arguably the worst natural disaster to affect the United States. In addition to inundating all of the lower Mississippi Valley and causing massive destruction, the flood was a catalyst for significant changes in the United States.

Fee: $10.00
Remaining Seats: 26
Instructor: David (Dave) Reed
Dates: 4/1/2026 - 4/1/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: Computer, Tablet, or Phone

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Chairobics - Get Fit While You Sit!, Term II - HB Zoom
This class combines fun and fitness while moving to music. It is designed to increase muscle strength and range of movement as well as improve cardiovascular health. Small hand weights, elastic bands and/or small balls will be used for toning and we will use a chair for seated exercises and standing support. Balance training and core exercises are also incorporated in this class. NO ON-THE-FLOOR EXERCISES.
Fee: $55.00
Remaining Seats: 22
Instructor: Valerie Webber
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/27/2026
Times: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sessions: 18
Days: M W F
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Tai Chi for Health on Zoom, Term II - HB Zoom
This class is an introduction to Tai Chi and designed for beginners or individuals who have limited Tai Chi experience. Participants will be introduced to the basic principles of Tai Chi and learn an easy Tai Chi routine emphasizing slow movement and balance. This class is a prerequisite for Tai Chi for Health on Zoom (Tai Chi II).
Fee: $35.00
Remaining Seats: 21
Instructor: Susan Nodurft
Dates: 3/16/2026 - 4/22/2026
Times: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sessions: 12
Days: M W
Building: ZOOM Online Learning
Room: HB Zoom

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at The University of Southern Mississippi | AA/EOE/ADAI

Gulf Park Campus: Gulf Coast Library, 212 Friendship Oak Circle | 730 East Beach Blvd. #30, Long Beach MS 39560| 228.214.3277

Hattiesburg Campus: Peck House, 321 Dr. Eddie Holloway Drive | 118 College Drive #5055, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 | 601.266.6554

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