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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-14-2021 to 04-14-2021Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Judy Scott Feldman, Ph.D., Art Historian/National Mall CoalitionTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe nude human body is depicted in myriad forms in art history, from fertility figures and gods to idealized perfect forms and stylized abstractions. For the ancient Greeks, the body was an ideal form; not so for artists during the Middle Ages and the Reformation. In this class we’ll explore how artists across time and cultures interpret the nude to... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-15-2021 to 04-15-2021Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Richard Bell, Professor of History, University of MarylandTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisSeen through American eyes, the Revolution marks a triumphant moment. Through British eyes, it looked quite different. To the King, the war for independence was an affront, a temper tantrum by an ungrateful colonial rabble. But, as historian Richard Bell explains, beyond the palace and Parliament, British responses to the war were anything but monolithic.... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-15-2021 to 04-15-2021Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM - Central TimeInstructor: Parks SmithTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteThe Internet is a daily part of our family, social, and business lives. The Internet is also where scammers and identity thieves lurk. Protect yourself by learning to recognize phishing and fraud attempts in this class designed for Internet users of all ages. You'll learn how to create and use effective passwords, develop and practice good security habits,... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-16-2021 to 04-16-2021Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-01:00 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteYour iPhone has a variety of useful tools that make getting around and remembering things easier. This class is designed to help you use iOS 13 apps like Camera,Photos, Notes, Maps and Personal Hotspots when you are on the go—around home or while... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-16-2021 to 04-16-2021Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:30 PM-02:30 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Larry EdisonTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteZoom Video is a video conferencing software program that allows you to meet with people virtually. This class will teach you how to use the Zoom tool bar to control your camera, microphone and to interact with Oasis Everywhere instructors and other Zoom... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 05-06-2021 to 05-06-2021Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Hugh LeemanTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteWelcome to part one of this three-part series on the Renaissance where we will discover how political upheaval, pathogens, and new technologies set the stage for society's great rebirth. While drawing parallels with our world today we will learn how to create our own Renaissance-inspired masterpieces. We will take inspiration from Brunelleschi’s linear... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-20-2021 to 04-20-2021Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:15 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Megan Merriman, MPHTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Antonio OasisThe world is full of smart, brave and strong women who have stood up to the most daunting challenges to make their voices heard while working to change the world. We will discuss some of these incredible women and their... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-20-2021 to 04-20-2021Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Aniko Makranczy, MFATerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisLearn about Spanish (Catalan) artist Joan Miró (1893 -1983) who combined abstract art with Surrealist fantasy to create his paintings, ceramics, murals, tapestries, and sculptures. His work is characterized by persistent experimentation, abstraction, and imagination. While Miro's journey began with representational painting, he ultimately was known for an... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-20-2021 to 04-20-2021Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:30 PM - Central TimeInstructor: Blaine Davies, MATerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisSince our first Presidential election when the nation unanimously elected George Washington, the history of presidential elections in the United States has been marked by controversy, back room deals and on a couple of occasions been decided by the House of Representatives. Blaine Davies explores the turbulent history of our Presidential elections dating... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-21-2021 to 04-21-2021Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM - Central TimeInstructor: Stephen KlatskyTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisBaseball 2021 - What do our local teams - the Nationals and Orioles look like? What about your favorite team? What trades, signings and changes will impact the game? Let’s talk... read more