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:
Summer 2026 Online Courses
Click titles below for full online descriptions and the instructor video for information from the instructor:
Instructor: Alison Roberts
Dates: July 7 – August 11, 2026 (Tuesdays)
Time (EST): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1143855904?fl=ml&fe=ec
Canals and the Making of the Modern World
Instructor: Bernie Carlson
Dates: July 8 – August 12, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Time (EST): 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1143922822?fl=ml&fe=ec
Endless Grounds: Coffee's Social, Economic, and Cultural Life
Instructor: Robert Thurston
Dates: July 9 – August 13, 2026 (Thursdays)
Time (EST): 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1140515675?fl=ml&fe=ec
The Indispensable Founder: George Washington
Instructor: Dede Petri
Dates: July 13 – August 17, 2026 (Mondays)
Time (EST): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1148135458?fl=ml&fe=ec
Women Architects and Designers
Instructor: Eleanor Schrader
Dates: July 15 – August 19, 2026 (Wednesdays)
Time (EST): 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Instructor Video Link: https://vimeo.com/1145289503?fl=ml&fe=ec
Questions?
Contact us at the OLLI offices.