Summer Sneak Peek
Connect face-to-face with peers in one of our in-person classes.
- Introduction to the Algerian War (1954-1962) and Its Legacy in France
Thursdays at 10 a.m. - Improv Theater
Mondays at 11 a.m. - Race, Faith, and History at Christ Church, Nashville
Mondays at 2 p.m. - Homelessness and What to Do About It
Tuesdays at 10 a.m. - Positive Psychology: Cultivating Happiness and Fulfillment
Tuesdays at 1 p.m. - Gardening with TN Ag Extension
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - From Page to Stage: Merry Wives of Windsor in collaboration with The Nashville Shakespeare Festival
Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. - Essential Oils and the Body: A Scientific Exploration of Aromatherapy
Thursdays at 2:30 p.m.
For added convenience, many classes are available through Zoom, allowing students to join from the comfort of home.
- Writing Your Short Story
Tuesdays at 1 p.m. - A Sense of the Sacred: Meditating with the Divine Feminine
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - Intro to Landscape Painting and Creating Illusionistic Space
Wednesdays at 1 p.m. - Theater Innovators: Henrik Ibsen and Lorraine Hansberry
Wednesdays at 1 p.m.
Osher Online offers supplemental courses to complement local offerings. These virtual courses allow us to tap into the expertise of instructors across the country and bring in topics that might otherwise be difficult to offer at a local level.
- The Economics of Public Policy Issues
Tuesdays at noon - Behind Those Baby Blues: The Films of Paul Newman
Tuesdays at 2 p.m. - History of Beer
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. - Enjoying the Past and Present New York City
Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - Demystifying Energy Security
Wednesdays at noon - Public Health Across the Lifespan
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. - Architectural Oddities
Thursdays at noon
OLLI Courses
Exercise Your Mind + Make New Friends
In a relaxed atmosphere, with no homework, tests, or grades, you have the opportunity to explore interesting topics with thought-provoking and engaging instructors, who are primarily active or retired Vanderbilt faculty, as well as other community experts. Ask questions, contribute ideas, and interact with people who share similar interests.
Course Highlights
Academic Calendar
Registration opens: Monday, June 2
Registration deadline: Sunday, June 29
First day of classes: Tuesday, July 8
Registration opens: Monday, Aug. 25
Registration deadline: Monday, Sept. 29
First day of classes: Sunday, Oct. 5
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Our Shared Interest Groups offer a smaller, more hands-on experience than traditional OLLI courses. They are an opportunity for OLLI members to meet outside the classroom with those who share a common interest.
Current Shared Interest Groups
The Osher classes are a highlight of my week! Coming together with this diverse and wonderful group of people is a true joy.
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