Osher Online Fall 2024

Osher Online is a program from the Osher National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University.  These classes are delivered by the Osher NRC via Zoom, with participants from all over the country. All times listed are Eastern time.

OLLI at BCC is excited to be a part of this program. Space is limited! Register early.

Osher Online classes are $60 each, and available to OLLI at BCC members only. 

Each class has a limit of 15 students from each participating OLLI. Register by September 12.

Osher Online classes are not recorded.

After you register for Osher Online classes, you will receive a welcome email from the Osher NRC. This email will include an Osher Online username and password as well as a link to the Osher Online Website, through which you will access your classes.

You will also have access to a pre-class orientation, where you'll get helpful information for accessing your class. There you'll find the class Zoom link, syllabus, discussion board and Customer Care contact information.

Available Courses:

Medieval Science: Exploring Insights and Discoveries
Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Ilya Dines, PhD 

Who is Fredrick Law Olmsted?  An Examination of This Visionary's Life, Work, and Living Legacy
Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Dede Petri 

The Power of Introverts
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Jeri Bingham

Exploring Crosswords
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Steve Weyer

The Great Con:  The Talented Mr. Ripley in Literature & Film
Fridays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Heather Brown