Osher Online Spring 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. 

Registration is now closed.

Each class has a limit of 13 students from each participating OLLI. Register by March 17.

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:

Bonsia, An Ancient Art in Modern Times

Mondays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern time

March 31 - May 5

Instructor: Chris Baker

Car Crazy: 1950s Onward

Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm Eastern time

April 9 - May 14

Instructor: Pandora Paúl

Russia Beyond Russians

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern time

April 3 - May 8

Instructor: Asya Pereltsvaig

Neurology in a Nutshell: The Brain Explained

Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 pm Eastern time
April 3 - May 8
Instructor: Paul Schanfield