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RECORDEDFebruary 19 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online Class(See other classes in this series: #109, 185, 223.) Rene Descartes thought, therefore he was and what he was still amazes us. He was a mathematician, a physicist, and the father of modern philosophy asking a new set of questions about how we ought to think about ourselves, God, and the... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 12 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Shafer, Infectious Disease SpecialistLocations: Online ClassSepsis is a life-threatening condition that can occur when the body has an infection. Dr. Rebecca Shaffer, infectious disease physician, will empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize sepsis early, initiate timely and appropriate therapy, and implement effective prevention... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 13 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineToday, Ella Fitzgerald is commonly considered the greatest vocalist in the history of jazz. That wasn't always the case. She became a teen star when she hit it big with the Chick Webb Orchestra in 1938 with "A-Tisket, A-Tasket." Yet, she faded from the limelight, only to hit it big once again in the mid-1950's with her legendary Songbook recordings. From... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 13 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassAlan Turing was not only a ground-breaking mathematician and logician, he was also a code-breaking master who invented the digital computer to defeat the Nazis. In constructing a machine to crack the uncrackable Enigma code, he was also hoping to create artificial life so that he could resurrect the love of his... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 18 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Owen Ullmann, Journalist and AuthorLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThe national debt is soaring to dangerous levels because Democrats and Republicans in Congress alike lack the political courage to raise taxes and reduce spending to rein in chronic and growing budget deficits. Yet, some modest and sensible tax hikes and spending cuts could make a huge difference over time in keeping the debt to a manageable level without a... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mfon Uhoh, M.D., Ph.D.Locations: Online ClassStaying socially connected is just as important for health as eating well and staying active, especially as we age. In this webinar, we’ll explore the many benefits of social engagement for mental, emotional, and physical... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 20 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassIn the 1750s North America took center stage in the world’s first truly global war, in the United States called the French and Indian War and elsewhere the Seven Years War. We'll track the shifting fortunes of the European forces, as well as their Native and colonial American allies, on American soil; examine the peace treaty that Britain and France... read more -
RECORDEDFebruary 24 Tuesday12:30 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online Class(Please note earlier start time for this class.) (See other classes in this series, #121, 220.)The American colonies were full of strangers—new arrivals born far away. Among the white population, those colonies teemed with immigrants from all across western Europe and elsewhere. Why did they come? Where did they settle? How did they live? To answer these... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 3 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Maria Sprehn, Professor of Anthropology, Montgomery College and Sarah Hedlund, Director of Library and Archives for the Jane C. Sween Research Library and Special Collections, Montgomery HistoryLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineIn 1850, less than 2% of Montgomery County’s population was foreign born. Today, more than 35% of the county’s residents are foreign born, and even more speak at least one language besides English. How has Montgomery County become one of the most diverse counties in the United States? The answer lies in more than 200 years of immigration stories,... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 4 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mark Gottlieb, Independent Insurance Advisor & BrokerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See related classes: #114, #132, #143, #183.) As health and financial needs change, Medicare alone may not cover everything. Join an independent insurance consultant to learn about options that can help fill the gaps—such as supplemental, long-term care, and other types of coverage. This practical session will help you understand what’s available, what... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 11 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Molly Williamson, Foreign Service Officer (Ret.) and Scholar, Middle East InstituteLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOur planet's population is expected to exceed nine billion by mid-century. We are experiencing - simultaneously - a population boom AND population aging. The impacts include greater disparities between developed and emerging economies, erratic and unrelenting migrations, and unprecedented stresses on natural and financial resources. The very nature of... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 4 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jennifer Paxton, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of History, The Catholic University of AmericaLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineOn Dec. 20, 1170, the most notorious murder of the Middle Ages took place in Canterbury Cathedral: Archbishop Thomas Becket was killed by four knights of King Henry II, who had (apocryphally) spurred them to act by exclaiming in exasperation, “Who will rid me of this troublesome priest?" What was so troublesome about Thomas Becket? Historian Jennifer... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 4 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE AND SAVE $12 when you also sign up for related classes #182, 193, 201) After the emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in 312, artists in Rome started transforming ancient classical art to new Christian forms, subjects, and purposes, a process that flowered in new ways in Renaissance and Baroque Rome. We’ll focus on cross-cultural artistic... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 12 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See other classes in this series: #113, 142, 221.) In the years between World Wars, Kansas City became an important waystation during the migration of blacks from the rural south to northern cities. As such, it develops an increasingly large middle-class black community. A robust nightlife makes Kansas City the perfect hotbed for jazz. This class will... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 5 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: John Emond, Program Manager, NASA (Retired)Locations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineThis presentation is a true "Tale of Two Cities". In 1814, within less than a month and distance of ~40 miles from Bladensburg/Washington DC to Baltimore, the United States went from despair to celebration. British forces encountered: American chaos and panicked retreat at Bladensburg that opened the way to easy capture of the nation's capital. Courage... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 6 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: David B Lindauer, Lt. Colonel (Ret.), US Army Signal CorpsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and OnlineDmitri Shostakovich is one of the Twentieth Century’s premiere composers of symphonies. Yet even listeners familiar with his work don’t always realize that behind the beautiful and evocative music, there often lies a series of hidden messages. For Shostakovich was harassed, repressed, and often threatened by the regime of Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin,... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 10 Monday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gary A. Rendsburg, Distinguished Professor, Jewish Studies, Rutgers UniversityLocations: Online ClassThe history of the city of Oxford and its great University reaches back to the 12th century. So many famous people have studied and taught there, including two current U.S. Supreme Court justices. The college libraries allow one to step back into the Middle Ages; there is an abundance of physical and natural beauty; and the preservation of so many... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 11 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(BUNDLE AND SAVE $12 when you also sign up for related classes #173, 193, 201) Elsewhere, in Constantine’s “New Rome,” Constantinople, the new capital Constantine founded in 330 on the boundary of Europe and Asia, artists developed a distinctive Byzantine art and architecture, characterized by domed churches, dazzling mosaics, and gilded manuscripts.... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 11 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandLocations: Online ClassOver the last 250 years, Americans have named at least 600 towns, counties, parks, lakes, rivers, and schools for the Marquis de Lafayette, the proud French knight who helped their ancestors break from Britain. Although Lafayette spent most of his political career in Europe, beyond America, Lafayette’s name can be hard to find. That stark contrast informs... read more -
RECORDEDMarch 18 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Bernadette Sweeney, Elder Law Attorney, and Jamie Lapin, President, RMG AdvisorsLocations: Hybrid - At Oasis and Online(See related classes: #114, #132, #143, #164.) Dealing with the legal and financial tasks after the death of a spouse can be an overwhelming process. Join us for a comprehensive seminar designed to provide guidance and clarity during a difficult time, and how challenges can be simplified by some basic advance planning. We will also discuss what to do if... read more
