Welcome to Oasis Everywhere!
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June 23 – June 30 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisRichard III was king of England for a little over two years. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty, and the branch known as the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England. The last time, an English king took the field to defend his throne. Mostly remembered as an evil character... read more -
June 24 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Bonnie VegaLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe ratification of the 19th Amendment was a milestone, but the struggle for full suffrage was far from over. It wasn’t until the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that all American citizens, regardless of race or gender, were legally guaranteed the right to vote. Yet, even today, barriers to voting persist, reminding us that the fight for true electoral equality... read more -
June 24 Tuesday10:30 am – 11:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Johnny RabbitLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisStep back in time and relive the games and sports that shaped St. Louis! From hopscotch and Indian ball to marbles and Chinese checkers, we’ll revisit the pastimes that filled our childhoods. Then, we’ll dive into the golden age of St. Louis sports—the Browns, Hawks, and Football Cardinals, plus the legends of wrestling and riverfront amusement parks.... read more -
June 24 Tuesday3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Lola Sparrowhawk, Int'l Award-Winning Author/HistorianLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe American rebellion against superpower Great Britain decisively influenced the future of European history. French involvement with the American war inspired the French people to question their own relationship to the overreaching forces of the European monarchy system. During the chaos of the French Revolution, General Napoleon Bonaparte became the... read more -
June 25 Wednesday9:30 am – 10:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: W. Joseph Campbell, Ph.D., Professor, School of Communication, American UniversityLocation: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisWe take a look back to the momentous year of 1995, when the internet and world wide web entered mainstream consciousness. It also was the year of O.J. Simpson's "Trial of the Century," of the domestic terror attack in Oklahoma City, and of the beginning of Bill Clinton's dalliance with Monica Lewinsky, an intermittent affair that led to his impeachment. The... read more -
June 25 Wednesday11:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Bev SchuetzLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisCharles Lindbergh is remembered for his daring solo flight across the Atlantic, but his story is far more complex. This class explores his aviation triumph, the heartbreaking kidnapping and murder of his son, and his controversial admiration for Nazi Germany. We’ll also uncover his eccentricities, secret families, and unorthodox personal life, revealing a... read more -
July 1 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Sofia Laurein, PhD, Professor of HistoryLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisDid you know that French fries are not French, Hawaiian pizza wasn't invented in Hawaii, and cheese has been used as a weapon?! Please join us for an 'appetizing look' into the origins of some of your favorite foods. Learn history via your palate, as many major historical and social events have been linked with and celebrated with food! This presentation... read more -
July 1 Tuesday12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Sofia LaureinLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisDid you know that French fries are not French, Hawaiian pizza wasn't invented in Hawaii, and cheese has been used as a weapon?! Please join us for an 'appetizing look' into the origins of some of your favorite foods. Learn history via your palate, as many major historical and social events have been linked with and celebrated with food! This presentation... read more -
July 2 Wednesday10:30 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Mark EtlingLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisHomeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream—but for many Black St. Louisans, that dream has been systematically denied. This presentation explores the history and ongoing realities of housing inequities in the St. Louis region, inviting discussion on past and present-day... read more -
July 7 – July 14 Monday10:00 am – 11:00 am Sessions: 2Instructor: David WoodruffLocation: Zoom - Rochester OasisEncore: Rochester’s Jack the Ripper Suspect. Rochester native, medical quack, author, and rabid bookseller. He’d have loved the idea of the eBook. A tireless self-promoter who would have made P. T. Barnum proud. Famous during his lifetime, he would disappear into obscurity after he died in 1903… only to be catapulted back into fame in 1993... read more -
July 7 Monday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Ronald McLachlanLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisExplore the life cycle of stars—from their birth in nebulae to their eventual death, whether a quiet collapse or a dramatic... read more -
July 8 Tuesday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Douglas SchneiderLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisFrom mud pits to video screens, St. Louisans play games anywhere and everywhere—for trophies, titles, or just for fun. This talk explores the wide world of amateur sports in St. Louis, featuring games with barrels, ropes, gaga balls, pallinos, and more—even one where fouls earn flying bags! Plus, we’ll spotlight a nearby Illinois town keeping alive a... read more
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July 10 Thursday10:30 am – 12:15 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Carol Diaz-GranadosLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisWhen and why did art begin? How far back can we trace humanity’s creative impulse? This class explores the origins of art, focusing on the earliest evidence that humans were driven to create. We’ll examine ancient examples spanning thousands of years and discuss the possible reasons behind art’s emergence—spiritual, practical, or expressive—and... read more -
July 10 Thursday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Vincent RossiLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisMost of us have seen Dorothea Lange's photo, 'Migrant Mother.' It's one of many done by her and her colleagues capturing the lives of ordinary Americans dealing with hard times. Join us as we explore the great photographers of the Depression era from 1935 to... read more -
July 10 Thursday1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Samuel HarnedLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe 17th century saw the Netherlands emerge as an economic and cultural powerhouse. The Dutch capitalist economy generated incredible wealth, both national and personal. A vibrant middle class emerged, becoming patrons of the artistic explosion which characterized the age. The 17th Century Dutch were truly unique in Europe, with a civilization built around... read more -
July 11 Friday12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Gwenyth MapesLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisThough some scholars argue that it is ongoing today, the Counter-Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, lasted from the Council of Trent (1545) until the Treaty of Westphalia (1648), ending the religious wars in Europe. This period saw the rise of Mannerism in art, with such artists as Michelangelo and Titian.... read more -
July 14 Monday10:00 am – 11:30 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Mark EtlingLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe Christian era began in Israel, and then spread to other parts of the Roman Empire. In this presentation we will examine the social, political, economic and religious context in Israel in which Jesus of Nazareth lived and carried out his mission, and what happened to help shape the contours of the early Christian... read more -
July 15 Tuesday4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Ricky DeutschLocation: Zoom - San Diego OasisIn 1913, Death Valley recorded the earth’s highest temperature ever – 134 degrees. It’s the home of the 20-mule teams that hauled borax 165 miles to the railhead in Mohave. The Valley is both beautiful and unusual. 150-foot high sand dunes, rocks that move across the playa, and a Castle built in a Spanish motif, all intrigue visitors. The Devil’s... read more
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July 16 Wednesday10:00 am – 11:45 am Sessions: 1Instructor: Carol Diaz-GranadosLocation: Zoom - St. Louis OasisMissouri is home to one of the largest collections of American Indian rock art—petroglyphs and pictographs—in the eastern U.S. This session begins with an overview of major western rock art sites and how eastern traditions differ. We’ll then explore highlights from Missouri’s 150+ sites, focusing on key examples—many located on private land and... read more
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July 17 Thursday10:00 am – 12:00 pm Sessions: 1Instructor: Douglas SchneiderLocation: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis“Murder by sudden or secret attack, often for political reasons.” This class will examine assassinations and assassination attempts, some of which dramatically altered the course of history. At the U.S. presidential level, we’ll trace targeted attacks from Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump. Beyond presidents, we’ll explore the killings of political... read more