Osher Online Network Courses with OLLI at Emory
Online courses designed exclusively by and for the National Osher Network
Osher Online Courses
Connect. Learn. Explore – from anywhere.
We’re excited to introduce Osher Online, a brand-new opportunity available to active members of any participating Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Your OLLI at Emory membership gives you access to these unique, fully online courses designed exclusively for the national Osher network.
About Osher Online
Osher Online brings together members from OLLIs across the country in engaging, live Zoom classes. Developed by the Osher National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University, these courses are delivered by their program and supported by experienced moderators and technical staff.
Course Format & Details
- Length: 6 weeks
- Session Time: 1.5 hours per week
- Format: Live via Zoom (sessions are not recorded – live attendance required)
- Cost: $75 per person, per course
- Membership Requirement: You must hold an active OLLI at Emory membership to enroll.
- Class Size: OLLI at Emory is limited to 13 seats per course.
- Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued within 7 business days of the course start date.
Registration & Getting Started
After you register, you’ll receive a welcome email from the Osher NRC with:
- Your Osher Online username and password
- A link to the Osher Online course website (includes Zoom link, syllabus, discussion board, and Customer Care contact info)
- An invitation to a pre-class orientation to help you get comfortable accessing your course
Osher Online Upcoming Courses:
Spring 2026 Online Courses
Click titles below for full online descriptions:
MONDAY
Instructor: Diana Carlin, PhD
Dates: March 30 – May 4, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
TUESDAY
The Scopes Monkey Trial: Then and Now
Instructor: Douglas Mishkin, JD
Dates: March 31 – May 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Instructor: Arnold Blumberg, PhD
Dates: March 31 – May 5, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
Instructor: Oliva Espín, PhD
Dates: April 7 – May 12, 2026
Time: 5:00–6:30 PM
Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern Architecture
Instructor: Jennifer Gray, PhD
Dates: April 21 – May 26, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
WEDNESDAY
Instructor: Heather Shirey, PhD
Dates: April 1 – May 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Siberia: Russia’s Frozen Wasteland or Economic Heartland?
Instructor: Asya Pereltsvaig, PhD
Dates: April 1 – May 6, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Instructor: Ferdâ Asya, PhD
Dates: April 15 – May 20, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
THURSDAY
JFK’s Quest for Peace: Lessons for Turbulent Times
Instructor: Charles Blum
Dates: April 2 – May 7, 2026
Time: 1:00–2:30 PM
Instructors: Hod Lipson, PhD and Melba Kurman
Dates: April 2 – May 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM– 8:30 PM
Instructor: Scott Fulton
Dates: April 9 – May 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Instructor: Johnnie Hendrickson, PhD
Dates: April 9 – May 14, 2026
Time: 3:00–4:30 PM
Writing the Personal Essay: Finding Your Story
Instructor: Lisa Stolley, PhD
Dates: April 18 – May 23, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:30 PM
Questions?
Contact us at the OLLI offices.