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RECORDEDNovember 5 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Allen Pietrobon, Associate Professor of Global Affairs, Trinity UniversityLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn the years after WWII, owning a single-family home with an American-built car in the driveway came to symbolize the American dream. In this presentation we will explore how and why this unique form of suburban living first arose in America. What are the legacies of the suburbs and how did they shape American politics, culture, race relations, and gender... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 11 Tuesday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Panel of Physicians and Community VoicesLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineTalking to your doctor can feel overwhelming — especially when time is short or medical terms are confusing. This engaging panel is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared during medical visits, whether for yourself or on behalf of a partner or loved one. Hear from both doctors and patients as they share practical tips, real-life stories,... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 13 Thursday10:30 AM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Molly Williamson, Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) and Scholar, Middle East InstituteLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineEven if you attended Molly’s talk in January 2025, you won’t want to miss this program. Each session builds on the other — with Part II offering deeper analysis of themes introduced in Part I. Part I: Key Factors in the Current Chaos This segment examines the regional demographic, economic, and policy factors in the evolving period of the Arab... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 13 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Johns Hopkins Medicine–Affiliated SpeakerLocations: Online ClassBone health is essential as we age—but what happens when your bone density is lower than normal, yet not low enough to be osteoporosis? This condition is called osteopenia, and it’s more common than you might... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 18 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Kim Williams, Architectural HistorianLocations: Online ClassLong before it became a bustling capital, Washington, D.C. was a patchwork of farms and country estates spread across a quiet rural landscape. This presentation traces the transformation of that landscape from the late 18th century until the last farm ceased operation in the 1960s. As the city grew beyond its original bounds, most of these farmsteads and... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 18 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDave Brubeck was a gifted jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader, but even more than that, he helped redefine the sound of 20th century American music. We'll follow him from his early days as a leading figure of both the West Coast and "cool" jazz movements, to his golden years as an elder statesman of American music. We'll also explore the strange genesis... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 19 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe U.S. government has used tariffs as an economic tool since the founding of the Republic. Over the centuries, they have proven useful for developing economies to establish a manufacturing base. But they have led to catastrophes in a modern world of advanced economies and global trade. This lecture looks at the benefits and dangers of new tariff-triggered... read more -
RECORDEDNovember 20 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassAfter the Crusades, Christianity came into possession of Greek and Roman philosophy, and influenced by the Muslim and Jewish thinkers before them, some early Church Fathers took up the conversation on their own terms. Saints Anselm, Augustine, and Thomas Aquinas offered different approaches to the Divine and the worldly based on different philosophical... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 3 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Alan I. Saltman, AuthorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineParticipants are encouraged to attend this interactive class in-person. Author and Churchill scholar Alan Saltman draws on his deep knowledge of Winston Churchill to explore how the legendary leader might view today’s pressing issues—from Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the war in Ukraine to rising authoritarianism. Based on his highly acclaimed books No... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 9 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham UniversityLocations: Online ClassAlfred Hitchcock often called Psycho “a big joke” and was horrified to discover that audiences “were taking it seriously.” But his flip attitude can’t disguise what made his 1960 film a landmark in movie history. Working without his usual menu of big budgets, big stars, and glamorous locations, Hitchcock crafted a masterful study of fear and... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 10 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, PhDLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineFor more than 50 years, this boy from Brooklyn charmed the world with song, dance, and manic comedy. This class will present Danny Kaye's fascinating life story and illustrate it with audio and video clips from stage ("Tchaikovsky!"), film ("The Vessel with the Pestle"), and TV, including clips of Kaye (who could not read music) conducting symphony... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 11 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Johns Hopkins Medicine–Affiliated SpeakerLocations: Online ClassAs we get older, changes in hearing, balance, breathing, and even our voice can affect our health and daily routines. This webinar is designed for older adults who want to better understand common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues that often come with age—and learn practical ways to manage... read more -
RECORDEDDecember 11 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassWhile much of Medieval philosophy is informed by the theological commitments of the thinkers of the day, there were rebel thinkers who sought new, interesting, and in some cases disturbing ways of making sense of being in the world. Giordano Bruno, Niccolo Machiavelli, and the Marquis de Sade proposed views that led to their vilification...but it doesn't... read more
