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February 15 Wednesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Katie Dishman, Corporate Archivist, Mariott InternationalLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreDid you know that Marriott International started as an A&W Root Beer stand in Washington, DC in 1927? In this class, we'll explore Marriott's history and the company's integral connection with cars. Not only did the stands, named Hot Shoppes, expand because of their drive-ins, but the lodging business began as motor hotels at the advent of the... read more -
February 15 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Ellen, Performer, Composer, and Recording ArtistLocations: Online ClassCanadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell (1943- ) is one of the most highly respected songwriters of the 20th century. After making her mark in folk music, she explored jazz stylings, and is now known for her paintings as well as her music, many of which grace her album covers. Her continual struggle for artistic independence has made her a role model for... 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 -
February 10 Thursday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: John Whyte, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, WebMDLocations: Online ClassIs brushing your teeth right after eating bad for you? Can drinking coffee before a nap improve memory? What about drinking orange juice? Does that really increase risk of skin cancer? When it comes to health claims, it can be difficult to determine what to believe, and what is just plain wacky. Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, shares simple... read more -
February 16 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeLocations: Online ClassA combination of Europeans and American ex-pats between the World Wars found themselves pushing the boundaries of literature, art, and ideas. Pablo Picasso, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker, and Coco Channel gathered regularly to contemplate a world without boundaries. (For more "World of Ideas"... read more -
February 10 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham Universitys College at Lincoln CenterLocations: Online ClassWhen television began in the late 1940s, advertising was already a vital part of the picture. Throughout the 1950s, advertisers were fully in charge, controlling the content of a large part of prime time. With the shift away from full sponsorship to 30-second “participating” spots in the 1960s, a new era of creativity emerged. This talk will look at how... read more
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February 15 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Seth Kibel, Musician and ComposerLocations: Online ClassOn February 12, 1924, at New York's Aeolian Hall, the world heard George Gershwin's groundbreaking "Rhapsody in Blue" for the very first time. Now, 100 years (and 3 days) later, Seth Kibel will bring you the story behind this seminal composition, which fuses jazz and classical music in a way that still stirs the soul a century later. We'll discuss the... read more -
February 16 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Peter Goodwin, President, University of Maryland Center of Environmental ScienceLocations: Online ClassThe climate in Maryland is changing, as it is everywhere. Shifting weather characteristics include the timing and intensity of storms, the duration of extreme heat events, the length of droughts, frequency of wildfire and noticeable changes in our environment. The myriad consequences of these changing characteristics include an escalating incidence of... read more -
February 10 Thursday4:00 PM → 5:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive DirectorLocations: Online ClassRococo painting, which originated in early 18th century Paris, is characterized by soft colors and curvy lines and depicts scenes of love, nature, amorous encounters, light-hearted entertainment, and youth. In this lecture we will explore the artwork of François Boucher, Jean-Honoré Fragonard, Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun and... read more
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February 16 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Peter Goodwin, President, University of Maryland Center of Environmental ScienceLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThe climate in Maryland is changing, as it is everywhere. Shifting weather characteristics include the timing and intensity of storms, the duration of extreme heat events, the length of droughts, frequency of wildfire and noticeable changes in our environment. The myriad consequences of these changing characteristics include an escalating incidence of... read more
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February 14 Wednesday12:30 PM → 2:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Staff of WISE CitiesLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreWISE Cities is an interdisciplinary team of students, experts, and older adults who are building a website to connect older adults to community resources and activities. Their goal is to build trusted channels for older adults, organizations, businesses, and municipalities to find each other and thrive as a unified community. The purpose of this event... read more -
February 11 Friday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Adam P. Spira, Ph.D.Locations: Online ClassSleep disturbances are common in later life and a growing literature ties disturbed sleep to poor health outcomes. This presentation will highlight studies of links of sleep with cognitive and functional outcomes and measures of brain health in older... read more
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February 15 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Online ClassFew 20th century architects have been as praised, and criticized, as Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret). A pioneer in modern architecture, Le Corbusier famously said, “Modern decorative art has no decoration.” In this talk, we look at Le Corbusier’s designs for private homes, public housing, churches, even a remaking of central Paris, and at... read more -
February 11 Friday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Mary Burns, Professor, San Diego Continuing EducationLocations: Online ClassIf you are using an Android, you know that there are lots of things that can be done. In this class, we will look at 10 things which will make your life easier, more productive or more social. There will also be time for individual questions, so make sure and bring your questions to the class. Cox Communications has teamed up with San Diego Oasis to... read more
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February 15 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreFew 20th century architects have been as praised, and criticized, as Le Corbusier (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret). A pioneer in modern architecture, Le Corbusier famously said, “Modern decorative art has no decoration.” In this talk, we look at Le Corbusier’s designs for private homes, public housing, churches, even a remaking of central Paris, and at... read more
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February 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Communication, American U.Locations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreFrom the roles of race and gender to fake news, disinformation and the debate over objectivity, the news media and politics today are at a pivotal moment. Jane Hall, award-winning journalist, American University professor and TV media commentator, will discuss the interaction of politics and the media today—and where do we go from here?—in a... read more
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February 15 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Jane Hall, Associate Professor of Communication, American U.Locations: Online ClassFrom the roles of race and gender to fake news, disinformation and the debate over objectivity, the news media and politics today are at a pivotal moment. Jane Hall, award-winning journalist, American University professor and TV media commentator, will discuss the interaction of politics and the media today—and where do we go from here?—in a... read more
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February 21 Tuesday10:30 AM → 11:45 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Ronald Kaltenbaugh, President, Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington, DCLocations: Online ClassInterested in learning more about electric vehicles, or EVs? Then this program is for you! Topics covered will include the history of EVs, the various types of EVs, the charging of EVs, and the many benefits of EVs. You’ll also learn how the electrification of transportation is one of the key solutions to addressing climate... read more -
February 15 Tuesday1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassPrevious lectures on peopling of the world have focused on evidence based on archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. Recent major advances in the science of genetics and reduced costs of processing DNA have resulted in the accumulation of a vast new database. Scientists can now construct a family tree for all of humanity, and more clearly... read more
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March 3 Tuesday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Martina Sestakova, Art Educator, Designer and PainterLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreNo matter what "balance" may mean to you, the theme will inspire us during a guided meditation and a visual exploration of "balance" in a mandala. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created a one-of-a-kind artwork communicating your particular experience. No prior experience required, and everyone is welcome, regardless of skill level. All materials... read more
