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September 21 Tuesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreBorn to a wealthy family, Katharine Hepburn shot to early fame, winning the first of her four Oscars (a record) when only 26, though she soon became “box office poison.” She quickly brought about her own comeback with The Philadelphia Story and became an icon of screen in both dramatic and comedic roles. This course will include many performance... read more -
April 7 11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn this session you will share some of the wonderful activities you're using with students such as games, activities, or books. More details will be shared as we approach the date. This course is for current or on-break Oasis tutors and will only be offered in-person. Participants must... read more -
September 21 Tuesday11:00 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Online ClassBorn to a wealthy family, Katharine Hepburn shot to early fame, winning the first of her four Oscars (a record) when only 26, though she soon became “box office poison.” She quickly brought about her own comeback with The Philadelphia Story and became an icon of screen in both dramatic and comedic roles. This course will include many performance... read more
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September 21 Tuesday1:30 PM → 2:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Jill Wine-Banks, former Watergate prosecutor, MSNBC Legal AnalystLocations: Online ClassAt the crossroads of the Watergate scandal and the women’s movement was a young lawyer who was the only woman on the Watergate prosecution team. Jill Wine-Banks takes us inside this troubled time in American history, drawing parallels to today's headlines. Called “the mini-skirted lawyer” by the press, she fought to receive the respect accorded her... read more
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March 27 11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Yael AstorLocations: Online ClassWere you unable to attend the in-person session offered in February? By popular demand this session is now being offered virtually. If you already attended the in-person version this will be the same information; no need to attend again (unless you'd like to!) Class Description: Join us for this interactive experience where we will dig into some basics... read more -
September 21 Tuesday3:00 PM → 4:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Denver Brunsman, Associate Chair, Department of History, George Washington UniversityLocations: Online ClassThis fall, the Oasis History Café Discussion will focus on films and musicals of the American Revolution with Professor Denver Brunsman of George Washington University. In this session, Professor Brunsman will discuss the film adaptation of the Broadway musical 1776 (1972). The musical is an offbeat yet intelligent portrait of the anguishing decision for... read more
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June 2 11:30 AM → 1:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreCalling All Active Oasis Tutors!You’re invited to join us in celebrating a year of meaningful service and community impact! Come... read more -
August 19 10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreNew Tutor Training – Required for All Incoming Tutor VolunteersAll new volunteers are required to attend a full-day training session before joining the Oasis Tutoring program. During this interactive training, you’ll connect with fellow new tutors, understand what tutoring looks like in action, and participate in hands-on activities designed to build... read more -
September 22 Wednesday1:30 PM → 2:45 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham Universitys College at Lincoln CenterLocations: Online ClassAs soon as movies could talk, they began to sing and dance—and musicals quickly became among the most popular film genres in America. Over the next nine decades, the movie musical would evolve to embrace every type of performance, from operatta to rock and soul, from tap to ballet, from Broadway hits to original creations. This presentation will explore... read more
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September 8 10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreNew Tutor Training – Required for All Incoming Tutor VolunteersAll new volunteers are required to attend a full-day training session before joining the Oasis Tutoring program. During this interactive training, you’ll connect with fellow new tutors, understand what tutoring looks like in action, and participate in hands-on activities designed to build... read more
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September 16 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreCome join us for coffee to kickoff the start of the new tutoring school year! During this event, Kathleen McDaniel, Tutor Coordinator will review tutoring basics and reminders for the year. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow tutors, experienced and new. Every tutor will receive a folder with essential information you will... read more -
September 16 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Online ClassCome join us for coffee to kickoff the start of the new tutoring school year! During this event, Kathleen McDaniel, Tutor Coordinator will review tutoring basics and reminders for the year. You will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet fellow tutors, experienced and new. Every tutor will receive a folder with essential information you will... read more
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September 23 Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joseph Snyder, International LecturerLocations: Oasis at the Macy's Home StoreLong envisioned as a crucial short-cut for world trade, the Panama Canal was only completed a little over a hundred years ago. Creating the canal was a huge engineering, political and medical challenge. A major expansion of the canal was completed recently, and a competing canal through Nicaragua is under construction. What does this mean for the... read more
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September 23 Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Joseph Snyder, International LecturerLocations: Online ClassLong envisioned as a crucial short-cut for world trade, the Panama Canal was only completed a little over a hundred years ago. Creating the canal was a huge engineering, political and medical challenge. A major expansion of the canal was completed recently, and a competing canal through Nicaragua is under construction. What does this mean for the... read more
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November 20 10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreOur library specialist, Glenda Henderson, will lead an interactive session where you’ll explore the wonderful collection of books and resources available for checkout in our Oasis Resource Library. It’s a great opportunity to discover new titles to use with your students and get inspiration for your tutoring... read more -
September 23 Thursday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Serenella Linares, Director of Adult Education, AudubonLocations: Online ClassExplore the forests of the DMV. As the summer temperatures finally cool down, the bounty of mushrooms in the forests expands its reach upwards producing a rainbow of colors on the forest floor. Learn to recognize the fantastic creatures connecting the trees in the forest and balancing the entire ecosystem. This program is in partnership with and hosted... read more
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December 8 10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreDecember Tutor Workshop: Sharing Ideas & Strengthening Phonics SkillsJoin us for a special two-part December session! 10:00–11:00 a.m. – Connect with tutors from your same school for open discussion and idea sharing. Bring a favorite book or activity to highlight (optional). Conversation prompts will be available at each table to help guide... read more -
January 14 10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreNew Tutor Training – Required for All Incoming Tutor VolunteersAll new volunteers are required to attend a full-day training session before joining the Oasis Tutoring program. During this interactive training, you’ll connect with fellow new tutors, understand what tutoring looks like in action, and participate in hands-on activities designed to build... read more
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September 24 Friday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gary Cahn, Computer InstructorLocations: Online Class(This class is Part II of our Computer Security Blanket series. See class #722 for Part I and class #748 for Part III. Sign up individually for one, two or all three classes.) This class is for students with PC, not Mac, formats. Your computer is susceptible to multiple threats. Some types of malware can wipe out all the data on your computer and... read more
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March 17 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Kathleen McDanielLocations: Oasis at Macys Home StoreEvery student brings unique energy, curiosity, and learning preferences to a tutoring session. This class will explore practical strategies for designing sessions that keep students actively engaged, motivated, and thinking. Participants will learn how to structure tutoring time and implement strategies maximize attention to task. Through real-life... read more
