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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-08-2021 to 03-08-2021Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Oasis Connections InstructorTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteThis class covers using your iPhone’s camera, setting up shots, and storing and editing your photos. You will also learn how to use Apple Maps and all its... read moreThis class covers using your iPhone’s camera, setting up shots, and storing and editing your photos. You will also learn how to use Apple Maps and all its features. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-08-2021 to 03-08-2021Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 01:00 PM-02:15 PM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Megan Merriman, MPHTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Antonio OasisThe first documented gay rights organization was founded by Henry Gerber, in Chicago, called the Society for Human Rights in 1924. If this organization was established so long ago, why is the LGBTQ+ community still struggling for equal rights? Join us to learn about the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights and look at where we still have room to... read moreThe first documented gay rights organization was founded by Henry Gerber, in Chicago, called the Society for Human Rights in 1924. If this organization was established so long ago, why is the LGBTQ+ community still struggling for equal rights? Join us to learn about the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights and look at where we still have room to improve. -
Sessions: 3Class Date(s): 03-09-2021 to 03-23-2021Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 09:00 AM-10:30 AM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Grace Seiberling, Art HistorianTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Rochester OasisThe painter of works such as “Luncheon on the Grass” and “Olympia” that outraged the critics, Manet above all was a chronicler of modern life. But his work in the 1860s is filled with references to past art. Hailed as the father of Impressionism, Manet never showed with the group. This three-session class looks at his controversial early works, his... read moreThe painter of works such as “Luncheon on the Grass” and “Olympia” that outraged the critics, Manet above all was a chronicler of modern life. But his work in the 1860s is filled with references to past art. Hailed as the father of Impressionism, Manet never showed with the group. This three-session class looks at his controversial early works, his treatment of contemporary subjects, and his rich connections to the art and politics of his time. -
Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 03-09-2021 to 03-11-2021Day(s) of the week: Tuesday, ThurdsdayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Joan MusbachTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - St. Louis OasisThe World War II internment of 110,000 Japanese Americans is variously described as wartime necessity, hysteria, economic exploitation, fascist duplication, and unbridled racial prejudice. The evacuation from the west coast and internment inland was authorized by Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin Roosevelt in February, 1942. In 1943 the U.... read moreThe World War II internment of 110,000 Japanese Americans is variously described as wartime necessity, hysteria, economic exploitation, fascist duplication, and unbridled racial prejudice. The evacuation from the west coast and internment inland was authorized by Executive Order 9066, signed by President Franklin Roosevelt in February, 1942. In 1943 the U. S. Supreme Court in Hirabayashi v. United States upheld restrictions placed by the government on Japanese Americans on the coast. Then the case was used as precedent to legally justify removal as a military necessity by the U. S. Supreme Court in 1944 in Korematsu v. United States. This class will follow the story from 1942 to 1988 when President Ronald Reagan signed into law an apology to the survivors and authorized a payment to each as belated compensation for their losses. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-09-2021 to 03-09-2021Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Peter BollandTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Diego OasisAfter his near-fatal car accident, Mexican physician Don Miguel Ruiz became an apprentice of a Nagual or shaman in the Toltec tradition. His groundbreaking book The Four Agreements, a distillation of that indigenous American wisdom, has been translated into 48 languages and remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for ten years. At the heart of his... read moreAfter his near-fatal car accident, Mexican physician Don Miguel Ruiz became an apprentice of a Nagual or shaman in the Toltec tradition. His groundbreaking book The Four Agreements, a distillation of that indigenous American wisdom, has been translated into 48 languages and remained on the New York Times bestsellers list for ten years. At the heart of his work is the idea that our assumptions (our agreements) shape the quality of our lives, and when we craft new ways of thinking we greatly increase our freedom and power. Join us for this close look at each of the Four Agreements, and their intersections with philosophy, psychology, and world spirituality. (60 minute Zoom webinar, 30 minute Q&A) -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-10-2021 to 03-10-2021Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:15 PM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Michael Cude, Ph.D., Schreiner UniversityTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - San Antonio OasisFrom its start as a series of colonies, the United States has seen multitudes of people migrate to its shores. Accordingly, Americans came to identify in part as a nation of immigrants. This course will overview the history of U. S. immigration from the 18th century to the present, outlining the peak periods and how they've changed over time, as well as... read moreFrom its start as a series of colonies, the United States has seen multitudes of people migrate to its shores. Accordingly, Americans came to identify in part as a nation of immigrants. This course will overview the history of U. S. immigration from the 18th century to the present, outlining the peak periods and how they've changed over time, as well as periods of exclusion. The course will show how diverse groups of immigrants have changed American culture and society and illustrate how present-day debates over immigration have longstanding roots. -
Sessions: 4Class Date(s): 03-10-2021 to 03-31-2021Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 09:00 AM-11:00 PM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Tom Henry, M.S.Term: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Syracuse OasisAs opposition to the war continued to grow, the Nixon administration continued to look for a path to “peace with honor.” Until that agreement was reached, fighting persisted, often growing in intensity as the slow withdrawal of US troops continued. We will look at the process and problems of US disengagement through the early 1970s. We will also begin... read moreAs opposition to the war continued to grow, the Nixon administration continued to look for a path to “peace with honor.” Until that agreement was reached, fighting persisted, often growing in intensity as the slow withdrawal of US troops continued. We will look at the process and problems of US disengagement through the early 1970s. We will also begin to examine the legacy of Vietnam and how perception has changed in the years since. There is no need to have been in any of the prior classes to enjoy this one! -
Sessions: 5Class Date(s): 03-11-2021 to 04-08-2021Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Kaye Lindauer, MS, MLS, MDIV, former instructor, Syracuse University, workshop leader, Special Studies faculty, Chautauqua InstitutionTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - Syracuse OasisMany of Dickinson’s poems will be discussed with commentary on both the poems themselves and also the subjects and ideas they express. Who were the people who most influenced her? Remarks based on Jungian psychology will add additional approaches to reflecting on her writings. Dickinson was a "Jungian" before Jung. Note: Please have available a copy of... read moreMany of Dickinson’s poems will be discussed with commentary on both the poems themselves and also the subjects and ideas they express. Who were the people who most influenced her? Remarks based on Jungian psychology will add additional approaches to reflecting on her writings. Dickinson was a "Jungian" before Jung. Note: Please have available a copy of The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson edited by either Johnson or Franklin. -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-11-2021 to 03-11-2021Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM -Central Standard TimeInstructor: Parks SmithTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteUse of the internet and connected devices increases each year And so do the losses caused by on line fraudsters. Learn strategies and resources to help you help yourself and loved ones navigte the internet safely and... read moreUse of the internet and connected devices increases each year And so do the losses caused by on line fraudsters. Learn strategies and resources to help you help yourself and loved ones navigte the internet safely and confidently -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 03-12-2021 to 03-12-2021Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Central Standard TimeInstructor: Larry EdisonTerm: 2020-2Location: Zoom - The Oasis InstituteCloud computing has changed the way we work, and iCloud is no different. iCloud brings an entire ecosystem which enables all of your Apple gadgets to work in a seamless manner. This class will explain the functions of Cloud computing, the way to access iCloud from any device and the functions of iCloud (sync, back-up, store, secure, and... read moreCloud computing has changed the way we work, and iCloud is no different. iCloud brings an entire ecosystem which enables all of your Apple gadgets to work in a seamless manner. This class will explain the functions of Cloud computing, the way to access iCloud from any device and the functions of iCloud (sync, back-up, store, secure, and collaborate.)