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Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 09-18-2020 to 10-02-2020Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM - Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Roy Overman, St. Louis OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomIn today’s world of social media and hyper partisanship, nothing is more important than distinguishing between fact and fiction to better understand the world we live in. Join us for thought-provoking discussion with Roy Overmann of Webster... read moreIn today’s world of social media and hyper partisanship, nothing is more important than distinguishing between fact and fiction to better understand the world we live in. Join us for thought-provoking discussion with Roy Overmann of Webster University. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-18-2020 to 09-18-2020Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Dr. Bill Powderly, The Oasis InstituteTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomThere is so much information (and misinformation) about COVID-19, it’s hard to decipher what to believe. Join us to get the facts from Dr. William Powderly, Co-Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Washington University School of Medicine, and Larry J. Shapiro Director of the Institute for Public Health at Washington University in St.... read moreThere is so much information (and misinformation) about COVID-19, it’s hard to decipher what to believe. Join us to get the facts from Dr. William Powderly, Co-Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Washington University School of Medicine, and Larry J. Shapiro Director of the Institute for Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Powderly explains the latest information about COVID from a medical and public health perspective. He'll discuss responses needed to control the disease now and, in the future, and why it is especially problematic for older adults. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-21-2020 to 09-21-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 01:00 PM-02:00 PM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Megan Merriman, MPH, San Antonio OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom2020 marks 100 years of women having the ability to vote in the United States. Where did it all begin and how far have we come? We will discuss the past, present and future of women's rights in the United... read more2020 marks 100 years of women having the ability to vote in the United States. Where did it all begin and how far have we come? We will discuss the past, present and future of women's rights in the United States.
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Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 09-21-2020 to 11-09-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Donald Bridy, Ph.D, Syracuse OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomThis course will look at our conceptions of the universe from primal chaos in ancient times through the Big Bang to the present era of precision cosmology. It will explore the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic inflation and the ultimate fate of the universe, along with the discovery of exoplanets and the search for... read moreThis course will look at our conceptions of the universe from primal chaos in ancient times through the Big Bang to the present era of precision cosmology. It will explore the Big Bang, the expansion of the universe, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic inflation and the ultimate fate of the universe, along with the discovery of exoplanets and the search for life on other worlds. It will introduce some lesser-known individuals including a mule-team driver and a high school dropout who was given a coveted scientific staff position at Mt. Wilson observatory and made many key observations that helped to establish the expansion of the universe.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-21-2020 to 09-21-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Elaine Turney, Ph.D., San Antonio OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomThe Texas Revolution was fought from October 1835 to April 1836 between Mexico and Texas colonists that resulted in Texas' independence from Mexico and the founding of the Republic of Texas. Come learn about the various battles of the revolution that was bookended by the Battles of Gonzales and San... read moreThe Texas Revolution was fought from October 1835 to April 1836 between Mexico and Texas colonists that resulted in Texas' independence from Mexico and the founding of the Republic of Texas. Come learn about the various battles of the revolution that was bookended by the Battles of Gonzales and San Jacinto.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-21-2020 to 09-21-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Susan M. Friedman, MD, MPH, Rochester OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomJoin Dr. Susan Friedman, a Geriatrician with the University of Rochester Medical Center, as she discusses what the medical community considers when assessing patients for risks of falls. Class is taught via Zoom; you must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video... read moreJoin Dr. Susan Friedman, a Geriatrician with the University of Rochester Medical Center, as she discusses what the medical community considers when assessing patients for risks of falls. Class is taught via Zoom; you must have a computer/tablet/phone with audio and video capability. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-21-2020 to 09-21-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Janet Simon, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, MEd, Albuquerque OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomPreventing falls involves many components, including key factors of foot health and shoe selection. Your feet allow you to stay balanced and active; keeping them healthy will help reduce your risk of falls. Janet Simon provides an overview of common foot problems that are known contributors to increased falls risk. She includes recommendations for footwear... read morePreventing falls involves many components, including key factors of foot health and shoe selection. Your feet allow you to stay balanced and active; keeping them healthy will help reduce your risk of falls. Janet Simon provides an overview of common foot problems that are known contributors to increased falls risk. She includes recommendations for footwear choices.
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-21-2020 to 09-21-2020Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Oasis Connections Instructor, The Oasis InstituteTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomThis class deals with how to make calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, and retrieving messages. All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered as well as setting up your iPhone to receive and send emails. Other topics include FaceTime and... read moreThis class deals with how to make calls on your phone, setting up a voicemail greeting, and retrieving messages. All facets of texting with the iPhone are covered as well as setting up your iPhone to receive and send emails. Other topics include FaceTime and Contacts.
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Sessions: 6Class Date(s): 09-22-2020 to 10-27-2020Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-02:00 PM-Central Daylight TimeInstructor: James Carroll Ph.D., Syracuse OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom“…nor shall any State…deny to any person…the equal protection of the laws.” Since the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868, the “equal protection” clause has resulted in numerous Supreme Court cases that have impacted people because to their race, gender or sexual orientation. Dr. Jim Carroll uses visuals of landmark Supreme Court cases... read more“…nor shall any State…deny to any person…the equal protection of the laws.” Since the adoption of the 14th Amendment in 1868, the “equal protection” clause has resulted in numerous Supreme Court cases that have impacted people because to their race, gender or sexual orientation. Dr. Jim Carroll uses visuals of landmark Supreme Court cases involving African Americans from Dred Scott (Slaves are property and can never be citizens.) through cases upholding segregation, the Court’s overturning of “separate but equal,” the rise of affirmative action cases and their status today. Do women have the same right to “equal protection” as racial minorities? Is affirmative action justified as a remedy for closing the gender gap at the workplace? Is Title IX the best remedy for equal protection for women in schools and universities? To what extent should the Court allow the existence of single sex military education institutions? On what basis did the Supreme Court prevent states from banning same-sex marriages? What equal protection rights do LGBT people still seek? -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 09-22-2020 to 09-22-2020Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM - Central Daylight TimeInstructor: Peter Bolland, San Diego OasisTerm: 2020-2Location: ZoomWhen he wrote about his career challenges, the perils of fame, and the fleeting pleasures of life, Marcus Aurelius knew what he was talking about. Emperor of Rome, leader of legions of soldiers, and philosopher at heart, Marcus left behind for us his journal, one of the most beloved books in the Western canon. At the heart of Stoicism is this notion –... read moreWhen he wrote about his career challenges, the perils of fame, and the fleeting pleasures of life, Marcus Aurelius knew what he was talking about. Emperor of Rome, leader of legions of soldiers, and philosopher at heart, Marcus left behind for us his journal, one of the most beloved books in the Western canon. At the heart of Stoicism is this notion – that we control almost none of the circumstances of our lives, but we have absolute autonomy over our reactions to them. Like Buddhism in the east, Stoicism offers clear, down to earth, and straightforward guidance for how to navigate this challenging life. Join us for this 90 minute webinar (60 minute presentation, 30 minute Q&A)