Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at Emory

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - OLLI at Emory The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Emory University provides educational, cultural, volu

Lysenko and the rise of pseudoscience in the Soviet Union, 1929-1965: a cautionary taleDelivery Options: Online (Instruc...
10/14/2026

Lysenko and the rise of pseudoscience in the Soviet Union, 1929-1965: a cautionary tale
Delivery Options: Online (Instructor-led) and Classroom
Instructor: Paul Tribble

Wed 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Nov 18 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7746370

This 90-minute presentation will examine the extraordinary rise of Trofim Lysenko, whose scientifically discredited theories of heredity came to dominate Soviet biology under Joseph Stalin from the 1930s through the 1960s. We will explore how political ideology, personal ambition, suppression of dissent, and government power transformed pseudoscience into official doctrine—with devastating consequences for Soviet genetics, agriculture, and scientists who dared to challenge it. Finally, we will consider what the Lysenko affair can teach us today about the continuing danger of allowing political beliefs, ideology, or misinformation to override scientific evidence, including its relevance to contemporary debates in the United States.

Discovery session: The Energy Within: Managing Your Daily VitalityDelivery Options: ClassroomInstructor: Neeta NankaniM...
10/14/2026

Discovery session: The Energy Within: Managing Your Daily Vitality
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Neeta Nankani

Mon 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Nov 16 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7798960

Discover how to tune into your personal energy and understand how your mental focus directly impacts your physical well-being. This introductory class explores the core energy centers of the body—practical systems traditionally used to manage stress, emotions, and physical vitality. You will learn simple ways to build self-awareness, use practical daily affirmations, and adopt habits that promote balance and sustained focus. The session includes a guided self-awareness exercise to help you ground your awareness, followed by open discussion and Q&A.

Enneagram Connection Gathering & Getting Through the Holidays Delivery Options: ClassroomInstructor: Tony HolmesConnect ...
10/09/2026

Enneagram Connection Gathering & Getting Through the Holidays
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Tony Holmes

Connect with fellow past Enneagram class participants for a relaxed and ongoing discussion designed to continue your personal journey. This free 2-hour gathering is not a lecture, but an opportunity to gather and share experiences, ask lingering questions, discuss successes and challenges, exchange resources, suggest future gathering or class topics, and explore how the Enneagram continues to influence your daily life.

We'll also take some time to share our experiences of the holiday season … the expectations, relationships, stresses, and joys … and discuss how the Enneagram might help us navigate them. Join us for meaningful discussion, connection, and continued growth in a casual social setting.

Thu 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Dec 10 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7805386

Smart Tax and Investment Strategies for RetirementDelivery Options: ClassroomInstructor: Angela RehkopWed & Thu 10:00AM ...
10/09/2026

Smart Tax and Investment Strategies for Retirement
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Angela Rehkop

Wed & Thu 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Nov 4 & 5 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=5964158

Day 1: "Tax Planning in Retirement – Understanding How Taxes Really Work"

How different types of retirement income are taxed (Social Security, pensions, IRAs, etc.)
Tax brackets in retirement and their impact on withdrawal strategies
Managing Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
Roth conversions, charitable giving, and other tax-savvy tools
Avoiding common tax pitfalls that reduce retirement income
Day 2: "Investment Fundamentals – Building Confidence and Clarity"

Understanding the basic types of investments: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs
The role of diversification, risk, and return in a retirement portfolio
Balancing income needs with long-term growth
Simple strategies to stay informed and in control
Wed and Thurs, Nov 4 & 5, 2026 10AM - 12PM

Building Habits of Happiness and Well-BeingDelivery Options: Online (Instructor-led) and ClassroomInstructor: Robert Paw...
10/09/2026

Building Habits of Happiness and Well-Being
Delivery Options: Online (Instructor-led) and Classroom
Instructor: Robert Pawlicki

Tue 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Nov 10 to 17 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7172167

Happiness is not a random occurrence but a dynamic process that can be understood, cultivated, and sustained. In this two-session course, psychologist Robert Pawlicki draws upon decades of research and professional experience to examine the psychological and behavioral foundations of happiness and well-being. Participants will gain evidence-based insights and practical strategies shown by science to enhance life satisfaction, resilience, and overall well-being.

ODD GeologyDelivery Options: Online (Instructor-led)Instructor: Stephenie SlahorTue 1:30PM - 3:00PMNov 03 to Dec 08 2026...
10/07/2026

ODD Geology
Delivery Options: Online (Instructor-led)
Instructor: Stephenie Slahor

Tue 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Nov 03 to Dec 08 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7218184

Most of geology is concerned with oil deposits, tectonic plates, gems, and earthquakes, but there are many fascinating, unique and even mysterious aspects to geology which will be the focus of this course. We'll range through topics including speleothems, meteorites, minerals that fluoresce, coproliths, and much more as we savor the "oddities" in geology.

Rediscovering Women Artists from the Italian RenaissanceDelivery Options: Online (Instructor-led) and ClassroomInstructo...
10/06/2026

Rediscovering Women Artists from the Italian Renaissance
Delivery Options: Online (Instructor-led) and Classroom
Instructor: Jane Herzig

Thu 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Oct 08 to Nov 05 2026

Rediscovered Women Artists from the Italian Renaissance is a five-session course that comprises the first section of Art HERstory with Jane Keller Herzig.

Session 1: Materials and Techniques - a survey of materials and techniques utilized by artists, starting with prehistoric cave paintings and ending in the 16th century. During this session we learn why, with the development of new materials and techniques, gaining artistic skills was extremely challenging for Renaissance women.

Session 2: Where are the Women? - Throughout the Renaissance, women painted and created magnificent groundbreaking pieces. In Giorgio Vasari's second edition "Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects", published in 1568, he included 4 women artists. After Vasari, women painted, sculpted, made prints, etc., and were often renowned; once they died, they and their work were either marginalized or totally forgotten. "Women Artists 1550- 1950, " a groundbreaking exhibit that opened in Los Angeles in 1976, ignited interest in the brilliant women who had been lost to history. How lost artwork is coming to light is addressed in this session.

Session 3: Sofonisba Anguissola c. 1532-1625. As a lady-in-waiting for Isabel de Valois, wife of Philip II of Spain, Anguissola was an eminent portrait painter in the King's court. How she achieved her goal and became renowned throughout Italy is captivating history.

Session 4: Lavinia Fontana 1552-1614. Daughter of a Bolognese painter, Fontana was one of the most sought-after and highly paid painters in all of 16th-century Italy.

Session 5: Artemisia Gentileschi 1593-1614. Rediscovered in 1916, and today considered one of the most eminent painters of the Baroque era. Artemisia's story and her artwork are compelling.

Dreams SpeakDelivery Options: ClassroomInstructor: Carolyn StephensMon 10:00AM - 11:00AMOct 12 2026https://register2.ece...
10/06/2026

Dreams Speak
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Carolyn Stephens

Mon 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Oct 12 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=4090932

Step into the mystical world where dreams serve as whispers from beyond our earthly senses. Across ancient civilizations, dreams were revered as divine messages – and even today, they continue to hold profound significance.

Join us as we delve into the timeless wisdom of biblical dreams, unlocking their timeless lessons to enrich our lives. Carolyn will also share her own visionary experiences, offering profound insights into the power of connectivity and personal growth.

Don't miss this opportunity to decode the language of your dreams and uncover the hidden messages within. Reserve your seat now and embark on a journey where the subconscious meets the sacred.

Welcome the Darker Half of the Year: A Hallowe’en/Samhain Concert (Judith Costello)Delivery: OnlineFriday, October 30th,...
10/02/2026

Welcome the Darker Half of the Year: A Hallowe’en/Samhain Concert (Judith Costello)
Delivery: Online
Friday, October 30th, 1-3PM

In a one-day OLLI course (Zoom-only), we will listen to the traditional Gregorian chant Dies Irae (“Day of Wrath”) and explore some of the classical music of doom and death — by, among other composers, Liszt, Chopin, Berlioz, and Respighi — based upon this simple medieval melody.

Shakespeare’s witches also make an appearance, as does Goethe’s famous character, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, in music of Paul Dukas.

Please join us for a musical celebration of the spookiest, most profound, holiday in the calendar. Free to Members

Register:https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=7846737

The Joyspan Project: Finding Genuine Joy in RetirementDelivery Options: ClassroomInstructor: Sally Marcus and June Conve...
09/18/2026

The Joyspan Project: Finding Genuine Joy in Retirement
Delivery Options: Classroom
Instructor: Sally Marcus and June Converse

Mon 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Oct 05 to Nov 16, 2026

https://register2.ece.emory.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=6881169

Retirement isn’t the end of something — it’s the beginning of one of life’s richest chapters. What about building a life beyond money and good health? These years can — and should — be filled with growth, creativity, new experiences, fresh connections, and most of all… genuine joy. In this class, we will look at the evidence supporting a joyful life but mostly this is a class of ACTION, of experimenting with ideas to find ways that fill your joy buckets. It’s a call to challenge yourself to explore, grow, create, learn, connect and be joyful for a lifetime.

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Atlanta, GA
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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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