Osher Online Winter 2026

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:

Einstein without Tears: His Theories Explained without Math and in Everyday Language

Instructor: Andrew Fraknoi
Tuesdays at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Six Sessions - 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3

Japanese History through the Lens of Shōgun

Instructor: Megan McClory
Tuesdays at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Six Sessions - 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24

The Magic Behind Film Scores: Exploring the Role of Music in Great Movies

Instructor: Mike Agron
Wednesdays at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Six Sessions - 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

The American Revolution Beyond the British Empire

Instructor: Rick Bell
Saturdays at 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Six Sessions - 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21

Class details and videos from instructors can be found here.