Introducing Osher Online at OLLI at KSU
OLLI at Kennesaw State University is excited to offer Osher Online, a unique benefit available exclusively to active OLLI at KSU members. Through this national program, you'll join fellow lifelong learners from participating Osher Institutes across the United States in engaging online courses led by expert instructors.
Explore topics ranging from history and science to literature, current events, and the arts. Osher Online expands your classroom beyond KSU while connecting you with a nationwide community of lifelong learners.
What is Osher Online?
Osher Online is a national education program developed by the Osher National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University. Courses are presented live online and supported by dedicated moderators and technical staff to ensure a smooth and engaging experience for participants.
Program Details
- Course Length:
- 6 weeks
- Class Schedule:
- One 90-minute live session each week
- Format:
- Live via Zoom
- Course Fee:
- $75 per course
- Membership Requirements:
- Participants must have an active OLLI at KSU membership at the time of registration.
- Class Size:
- Seating is limited, so early registration is highly encouraged.
- Attendance:
- Classes are not recorded. Participants should plan to attend live each week.
What Happens After Enrollment?
Once enrolled, you'll receive a welcome email from the Osher National Resource Center containing:
- Your Osher Online login credentials
- Access to the course website
- Course syllabus and class materials
- Zoom meeting information
- Discussion board access
- Customer support information
- An invitation to attend a pre-course orientation session
The orientation is designed to help participants become comfortable navigating the online learning platform and accessing course materials.
Why Participate?
- Learn from outstanding instructors from across the country
- Explore topics not typically offered locally
- Connect with fellow Osher members nationwide
- Enjoy the convenience of learning from home
- Participate in live discussions and interactive sessions
Registration Now Open
Browse the Osher Online course offerings below, watch the preview videos, and click Enroll Now next to your selected course to register. Need assistance or prefer to register over the phone? Call Enrollment at 470-578-6765, option 1.
Your OLLI at KSU membership opens the door to a national classroom. Join us this fall and discover the possibilities of Osher Online!
Art Detectives: Forgery, Provenance, and the Science of Authentication
Great Artists in American Roots Music
The British Family in Film: Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown
A Cosmic Grand Tour: The Realms of the Universe
Apple at 50: How it Revolutionized Computing and Transformed Daily Life
Mexico City: Empires, Revolutions, and Everyday Life
The Birth of the Beat Generation
Winning the White House: The Evolution of the Presidency
Some Assembly Required: The Story of the North American Kit Home
The Magic Behind Film Scores: The Role of Music in Great Movies-Part II
Tracing Our Roots: DNA, Family History, and the Politics of Identity
"Studies Show..." (Or Do They?): Under the Hood of a Scientific Study
Biology & Society
Sacred Mountains of the World
The History and Experience of Route 66
Cults and New Religious Movements in America
August Wilson and His American Cycle-The First Five: 1904-1957
Post-War Architecture: The Innovative Architects of the Midcentury Modern Period
Early 20th Century Avant-Garde: From Rebellion to Abstraction
The 60s Through the Great Speeches
The Search for an American Sound
Living off The Laughter: History of Comedy in America
Power and the People: The Evolution of the U.S. Federal Judiciary
The Invisible Thread: 3,500 Years of Global Supply Chain