The following courses are offered to Clemson OLLI Members as part of the national Osher Online project bringing stellar presenters to OLLIs across the country. Each course is offered live via Zoom – plan to participate from the comfort of home! And in each session will be Members from several different OLLIs; each OLLI is limited to 12 seats per course. Each course is comprised of six, 90-minutes sessions and will offer generous question and answer periods. Before each course, participants will be contacted by the Osher Online staff at Northwestern University with further instructions.
Bugs and their Bizarre Biology 6 Mondays, July 8 through August 12 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Classroom Tuition: $59 Join this class to delve into the world of bugs, creepy crawlies and anything without a backbone. Bugs are interesting, not gross (ok, maybe a little gross). However, understanding their outlook on life can change how humans perceive them and their world. Based on biological principles, this course will explore these animals in our lives, society, homes and even our bodies. Discussions and activities will be a part of every class to better understand how these creatures go about their lives. Brian O’Neill, an invertebrate biology professor and community ecologist at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, has conducted extensive research on invertebrates and has a productive international research in communities in South Africa, Costa Rica, Jordan and the United States. His teaching interests include aquatic and invertebrate biology, community and introductory ecology and introductory biology for non-science majors. Click here to view promo video.
Women Psychonalysts: Stories and Theories 6 Tuesdays, July 9 to August 13 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Classroom Tuition: $59
James Baldwin: Speaking to US at 100 6 Thursdays, July 11 to August 15 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Classroom Tuition: $59
The Great Films From the 1920s to the 1960s 6 Tuesdays, July 9 to August 13 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Classroom Tuition: $59
An Introduction to the National Park System 6 Wednesdays, July 10 to August 14 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Classroom Tuition: $59
The World's Fascination with the Automobile 6 Saturdays, July 13 to August 17 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zoom Virtual Classroom Tuition: $59