Osher Online Winter 2025

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 13 students from each participating OLLI. Register by January 2.

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:

Color and Symbolism in Art History

(filled! email olli@berkshirecc.edu to join the waiting list)

Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Eleanor Schrader

The Tourists Tour of the Wider Universe
(filled! email olli@berkshirecc.edu to join the waiting list)
Tuesdays 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Andrew Fraknoi

The Secret Life of Familiar Birds
(filled! email olli@berkshirecc.edu to join the waiting list)
Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Elizabeth Burnette

The World of Musical Satire
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: David Misch

Science Everyone Needs to Know
Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Kjir Hendrickson

The Next Generation's Legacy of the Holocaust
Thursdays 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Eastern time
Instructor: Ruth Wade, Joy Wolfe Ensor & Rita Benn