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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 11-26-2020 to 11-26-2020Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Ann CunninghamTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteThanksgiving is one of the most significant times of the year in the United States for making memories. For you, they may include the smells of the turkey roasting and pies baking, the laughter of gathered family and friends, and beautiful china place settings at the dining room and kid’s tables. But Thanksgiving is so much more than just the delicious... read more -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 11-30-2020 to 12-07-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central Standard TimeInstructor: David WoodruffTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Rochester OasisWith so many landings in WWII, people forget that in 1915 no one had ever attempted a major amphibious landing under first before. It would have a huge impact on D-Day in 1944. This battle helped define the modern Turkish state. Teh campaign is often considered to be the beginning of Australian and New Zealand national consciousness; 25 April, the... read more
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Sessions: 11Class Date(s): 12-07-2020 to 01-13-2021Day(s) of the week: Moday, WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Cindy BlairTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteReduce the impact of age-related memory impairment and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and many other memory disorders by adopting a realistic program of regular mental exercises and a brain-healthy lifestyle. BrainSavers® offers a comprehensive solution for total brain health to become the best versions of yourself both physically and... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 12-01-2020 to 12-08-2020Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Joan MusbachTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - St. Louis OasisPresident George Washington saw the need to raise federal troops and deploy them to put down domestic violence. In the first such example in American History, President George Washington donned his Revolutionary War uniform and was prepared to act as Commander-in-Chief in the field. By his side was his Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton,... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 12-01-2020 to 12-01-2020Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:30 AM-10:30 AM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Molly Ball, National Political Correspondent, TIMETerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisThe House Speaker shattered the "marble ceiling" to become the first woman Speaker—twice. She's been a crucial part of liberal legislative victories from the Affordable Care Act to allowing gay people to serve openly in the military. She's repeatedly confronted President Trump, from calling him a liar to his face to leading the impeachment process to... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 12-01-2020 to 12-01-2020Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Dr. Lopez Matthews, Jr., Historian, Howard UniversityTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisEmancipation and Reconstruction brought the challenge of building a new society, in which education was a key imperative. Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played an historical role in enhancing equal educational opportunity. They have fostered leadership, scholarship and activism and produced many American notables, including... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 12-02-2020 to 12-02-2020Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Blaine Davies, MATerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisIn one of the great ironies of history, the successful outcome of the French and Indian War triggered a series of events that ultimately led to the American Declaration of Independence. Professor Blaine Davies traveled to upstate New York to visit many of the sites where the war was fought. His presentation will feature a photographic journal of his trip... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 12-02-2020 to 12-02-2020Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Betsy SolomonTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIt is a story with which many of us are quite familiar. The Nativity story summons immediate images in our minds of Mary, Joseph, Jesus, a manger, a star, some shepherds and kings and maybe a few donkeys. However, throughout the history of European painting, generations of artists have brought the story to life in ways that reflect the conventions of their... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 12-03-2020 to 12-03-2020Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Chelsea BeningoTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Antonio OasisMany of us have heard of the Mediterranean Diet, but do you know what this diet consists of? What’s the history of this diet? Is it good for my health? In this class, we will define the diet and it’s foundations, explain the history, discuss what the research says about how this diet affects your health, as well as discuss Mediterranean... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 12-03-2020 to 12-03-2020Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Anne Bowser, Director, Science and Technology Innovation Program, The Wilson CenterTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisIn 2014, a young mother determined to find answers about what was sickening her children became a leading advocate for clean water in the town of Flint, Michigan. Her story is but one example of how citizen science has brought about important change in environmental policies and regulations. There are many pathways for engaging global citizens to... read more