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August 23 Monday10:30 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Dr. Malik Adil, Medical Director Stroke Program, Suburban HospitalLocations: Online Class 1We will be talking briefly about stroke prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and new developments in stroke... read moreWe will be talking briefly about stroke prevention, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and new developments in stroke treatment -
August 23 Monday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Author/HistorianLocations: Online ClassChina's economy was the largest in the world for many centuries until the Opium Wars with Britain in the late 1800s. By 1870 China's share of global GDP fell by half, and its territorial sovereignty was compromised until the end of World War II. Some China experts believe that in 1949 Beijing began a 100-year plan (The Hundred-Year Marathon) to regain... read moreChina's economy was the largest in the world for many centuries until the Opium Wars with Britain in the late 1800s. By 1870 China's share of global GDP fell by half, and its territorial sovereignty was compromised until the end of World War II. Some China experts believe that in 1949 Beijing began a 100-year plan (The Hundred-Year Marathon) to regain global supremacy by 2049. Will China seek to police the world or join the family of nations as a peaceful ally?
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August 23 – August 24 Monday, Tuesday4:00 PM → 5:15 PMSessions: 2Instructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistLocations: Online ClassThe Urban Revolution is the third transformation in the human career. 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia, thousands of farmers abandoned their villages and built the first cities in the history of the world. The Urban Revolution describes the transformation from a village-farming society to an urban, state-level society. The lecture will describe the causes of... read moreThe Urban Revolution is the third transformation in the human career. 5500 years ago in Mesopotamia, thousands of farmers abandoned their villages and built the first cities in the history of the world. The Urban Revolution describes the transformation from a village-farming society to an urban, state-level society. The lecture will describe the causes of this transformation and the innovations that were implemented to develop agrarian states that would continue for 5300 years until the fourth transformation, the Industrial Revolution. For other classes in the Revolution series, see class #658 and #681.
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November 10 Thursday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access.... read moreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access. Tutor power, an online databank of books and lesson plans will be discussed at a later presentation. This course is for active or on-break Oasis tutors only. -
November 10 Thursday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Locations: Online ClassThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access.... read moreThis will be a hybrid class; please sign up for the in-person (at Oasis) or virtual session based on your preference. During this tutor development session we will explore where to access resources and books for your tutoring sessions. The main topics discussed will be access to your school media center, Oasis resource room as well as public library access. Tutor power, an online databank of books and lesson plans will be discussed at a later presentation. This course is for active or on-break Oasis tutors only.
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August 24 Tuesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Peter Bolland, MA, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities, Southwestern CollegeLocations: Online ClassChristian mystic Thomas Merton (1915-1968) left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape both within his tradition and all around... read more
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November 14 Monday1:30 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Wilson, AT Instructional Specialist (MCPS) & Margie Gaudino, School Library Media Programs (MCPS)Locations: Online ClassPresented by MCPS staff, you'll hear insider knowledge on what's available for student technology use at their schools. Becoming a proficient reader involves more than just practicing decoding. We’ll share how ebooks and audiobooks can be an integral part of the process. You’ll learn about the digital resources available in MCPS, how to help your... read morePresented by MCPS staff, you'll hear insider knowledge on what's available for student technology use at their schools. Becoming a proficient reader involves more than just practicing decoding. We’ll share how ebooks and audiobooks can be an integral part of the process. You’ll learn about the digital resources available in MCPS, how to help your students access them, and why they matter. We'll also demonstrate how to search Destiny to locate print books as well as explore the eBook platforms available to students. Even if you don't feel proficient with technology, we welcome your attendance! This class is for active or on-break tutors and only offered virtually. -
August 25 Wednesday1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Dan Sherman, Musical Theatre InstructorLocations: Online ClassFor 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 moreFor 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 orchestras. Danny Kaye was a comic genius who really did become a knight....Be prepared to laugh as we learn about this wonderful man. -
August 25 Wednesday4:00 PM → 5:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Daryl Davis, Race Relations ExpertLocations: Online ClassAs we get closer to 2042, the year in which Whites are projected to lose majority status in the US population, research suggests that demographic anxiety is contributing to many of the social fissures polarizing the United States, from immigration policy to welfare reform to differing views of the January 6 Capitol insurrection. This class will take a... read moreAs we get closer to 2042, the year in which Whites are projected to lose majority status in the US population, research suggests that demographic anxiety is contributing to many of the social fissures polarizing the United States, from immigration policy to welfare reform to differing views of the January 6 Capitol insurrection. This class will take a deep dive into what the media isn't talking about.
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January 25 1:00 PM → 2:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreIn this session tutors will share some of the wonderful activities they are using with students. Each participant will bring 2 items or ideas to share with their tutor colleagues. Tutors will be grouped by grade level taught; if you work with more than one grade level you can choose with which group you wish to share. In order to plan in more detail please... read moreIn this session tutors will share some of the wonderful activities they are using with students. Each participant will bring 2 items or ideas to share with their tutor colleagues. Tutors will be grouped by grade level taught; if you work with more than one grade level you can choose with which group you wish to share. In order to plan in more detail please sign up by Monday, January 16th so we have an idea of how many tutors will attend. In the meantime, start thinking about what you'd like to share with your fellow tutors! Some suggestions for sharing:- A game from our collection or your personal collection
- An activity that you have created or found online
- A favorite book
- Extension activities that you have done from a specific book
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August 26 Thursday1:00 PM → 2:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Brian Rose, Professor (ret.), Department of Communication and Media Studies, Fordham Universitys College at Lincoln CenterLocations: Online ClassBeginning in the mid-1950s, rock music found a surprising home on mainstream television. Programs hosted by Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and especially Ed Sullivan featured a wide variety of musicians. Then, in 1964, the appearance of the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show would change the face of pop culture, leading to an explosion of televised rock. This... read moreBeginning in the mid-1950s, rock music found a surprising home on mainstream television. Programs hosted by Milton Berle, Steve Allen, and especially Ed Sullivan featured a wide variety of musicians. Then, in 1964, the appearance of the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show would change the face of pop culture, leading to an explosion of televised rock. This program will present a lively survey of the fascinating history of how rock and television grew up together.
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August 27 Friday6:00 PM → 7:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsLocations: Online ClassMozart’s concertos are musical miracles. They are graceful and elegant. He blessed the world with 27 piano concertos, his “out of this world” clarinet concerto, and additional woodwind, violin, and horn concertos. A day with Mozart is a better day! Enjoy with a treat of your choice! (For more Friday night music programs, see class #624, 656, 669,... read moreMozart’s concertos are musical miracles. They are graceful and elegant. He blessed the world with 27 piano concertos, his “out of this world” clarinet concerto, and additional woodwind, violin, and horn concertos. A day with Mozart is a better day! Enjoy with a treat of your choice! (For more Friday night music programs, see class #624, 656, 669, 679, 698.)
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March 20 10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 1Instructor: Caitlin MillerLocations: Online ClassPresented by Planet Word, The Museum where Words come to Life, in this session participants consider how words are themselves cultural artifacts. Participants also participate in quick linguistic puzzles and analyze a spoken-word piece by Professor Jamila Lysicott, presented in the Words Matter gallery at Planet Word. The session will provide opportunities... read morePresented by Planet Word, The Museum where Words come to Life, in this session participants consider how words are themselves cultural artifacts. Participants also participate in quick linguistic puzzles and analyze a spoken-word piece by Professor Jamila Lysicott, presented in the Words Matter gallery at Planet Word. The session will provide opportunities for participants to find direct connections between the concepts of dialect, personal expression, and linguistic bias and their own lives, teaching practices, and communities. Project Zero Thinking Routines will be used to map learning, explore complexity, and practice empathy throughout the program. **This course is only offered virtually and is for new, active or on-break Oasis Tutors. -
July 14 Wednesday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: William Durham, Stanford UniversityLocations: Online ClassExplore open questions about one of the most studied environments on Earth. How did tree finches evolve where there were no trees? Why are Nazca and blue-footed boobies so very aggressive, despite comical appearances? Join us for this fascinating look at the island that inspired Darwin's Origin of Species! This program is in partnership with and hosted... read moreExplore open questions about one of the most studied environments on Earth. How did tree finches evolve where there were no trees? Why are Nazca and blue-footed boobies so very aggressive, despite comical appearances? Join us for this fascinating look at the island that inspired Darwin's Origin of Species! This program is in partnership with and hosted by the Audubon Naturalist Society.
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February 9 10:30 AM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Linda Shiffman, Tutor InstructorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreNew tutor training is required for all volunteers seeking to participate in our Oasis Tutoring program. During this full-day training you will engage with fellow new tutors and get a glimpse of what tutoring looks like in action. Together with your peers you will participate in activities focused on teaching and building literacy skills with children. You... read moreNew tutor training is required for all volunteers seeking to participate in our Oasis Tutoring program. During this full-day training you will engage with fellow new tutors and get a glimpse of what tutoring looks like in action. Together with your peers you will participate in activities focused on teaching and building literacy skills with children. You will also explore our Oasis Resource room and discuss what materials are available for use with tutoring. This course is only for new Oasis Tutors and is only offered in-person (not virtual) Light refreshments and lunch will be provided. -
July 29 Thursday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Stephanie Miller, Founder, Zero Waste in DCLocations: Online ClassDig into the contents of your recycling bin during this hands-on workshop with Zero Waste in DC Founder Stephanie Miller. Identify what's recyclable, what's not, and how to reduce waste at home. Everyone will have an opportunity to ask specific questions related to their own recycling. Finally, we'll know whether to recycle that little thing that holds the... read moreDig into the contents of your recycling bin during this hands-on workshop with Zero Waste in DC Founder Stephanie Miller. Identify what's recyclable, what's not, and how to reduce waste at home. Everyone will have an opportunity to ask specific questions related to their own recycling. Finally, we'll know whether to recycle that little thing that holds the bread bag together! This program is in partnership with and hosted by the Audubon Naturalist Society.
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February 23 11:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gloria Silverberg, MCPS School CounselorLocations: Oasis at the Macys Home StoreGloria Silverberg, former MCPS School Counselor (MCPS Counselor of the Year, 2020 & Maryland State Semifinalist Counselor of the Year, 2021) and current Child Social Emotional & Coping Skills Coach, presents on managing student behaviors, i.e., students who are highly distractible or lack academic motivation. You will learn about the impact of the... read moreGloria Silverberg, former MCPS School Counselor (MCPS Counselor of the Year, 2020 & Maryland State Semifinalist Counselor of the Year, 2021) and current Child Social Emotional & Coping Skills Coach, presents on managing student behaviors, i.e., students who are highly distractible or lack academic motivation. You will learn about the impact of the pandemic and remote learning on today's children as well as discuss coping strategies to build capacity in students. You will build on your social emotional toolbox to help students with resiliency, confidence and self-control. Additionally, you will learn about stress management techniques including mindfulness, breathing and anxiety reducing art and games. *This course is only for Oasis new, active or on-break tutors. **This is a hybrid class. This section is for in-person participants. If you would like to attend virtually, please sign up for the section with VIRTUAL in the title. -
February 23 11:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Gloria Silverberg, MCPS School CounselorLocations: Online ClassGloria Silverberg, former MCPS School Counselor (MCPS Counselor of the Year, 2020 & Maryland State Semifinalist Counselor of the Year, 2021) and current Child Social Emotional & Coping Skills Coach, presents on managing student behaviors, i.e., students who are highly distractible or lack academic motivation. You will learn about the impact of the... read moreGloria Silverberg, former MCPS School Counselor (MCPS Counselor of the Year, 2020 & Maryland State Semifinalist Counselor of the Year, 2021) and current Child Social Emotional & Coping Skills Coach, presents on managing student behaviors, i.e., students who are highly distractible or lack academic motivation. You will learn about the impact of the pandemic and remote learning on today's children as well as discuss coping strategies to build capacity in students. You will build on your social emotional toolbox to help students with resiliency, confidence and self-control. Additionally, you will learn about stress management techniques including mindfulness, breathing and anxiety reducing art and games. *This course is only for Oasis new, active or on-break tutors **This is a hybrid class. This section is for virtual (zoom) participants. If you would like to attend in-person, please sign up for the section with AT OASIS in the title.
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August 17 Tuesday7:00 PM → 8:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Serenella Linares, Director of Adult Education, AudubonLocations: Online ClassDid you know that Saharan dust storms have a big impact on soil, water, and human health in the Americas? Every year, many tons of dust travel from Africa to the Americas carrying a slew of creatures and minerals. Those particles fertilize marine plankton in the Atlantic, as well as the canopy of trees in the Amazon rainforest. Dust storms are also vectors... read moreDid you know that Saharan dust storms have a big impact on soil, water, and human health in the Americas? Every year, many tons of dust travel from Africa to the Americas carrying a slew of creatures and minerals. Those particles fertilize marine plankton in the Atlantic, as well as the canopy of trees in the Amazon rainforest. Dust storms are also vectors for pathogens in their trajectory. This program is in partnership with and hosted by the Audubon Naturalist Society.
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May 6 – July 29 Thursday10:30 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 7Instructor: Libby Merrill, FacilitatorLocations: Online ClassParticipants will be invited to suggest topics of interest for a relaxed and lively discussion by the group. Topics will cover a wide range of issues and concerns. Meetings: May 6 and 20; June 3 and 17; July 1, 15, and... read moreParticipants will be invited to suggest topics of interest for a relaxed and lively discussion by the group. Topics will cover a wide range of issues and concerns. Meetings: May 6 and 20; June 3 and 17; July 1, 15, and 29
