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July 24 Thursday10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: James WoodwardLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisHerbert Hoover's name in history is synonymous with failure, neglect of duty and economic catastrophe, all connected to The Great Depression that began during his term of office. While Hoover may always shoulder that ignominious blame, his lifetime is actually characterized by brilliant success and accomplishment first as a professional engineer and later... read more -
July 24 Thursday12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Bonita Billman, Art History LecturerLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisAn expatriate American, John S. Sargent was born in Florence, Italy, trained in Paris and lived most of his artistic career in London. He knew the Impressionists and their goals and often painted en plein air. Technically facile, Sargent was the artistic heir of Anthony van Dyck, Thomas Gainsborough and Thomas Lawrence. A painter of extraordinary talent, by... read more -
July 24 Thursday01:00 PM- 2:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Joan GallagherLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisExplore the quiet power of Tonalism, an American art movement born from European influences and shaped by the emotional aftermath of the Civil War. Emerging after the Hudson River School, Tonalists embraced mood and introspection over grandeur—capturing calm, spiritual beauty in subtle landscapes. Discover this lost legacy, from its 19th-century roots to... read more -
July 25 Friday11:00 AM-12:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Linda SchumacherLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisWant Internet access on the go? Wi-Fi is the wireless Internet connection available at many coffee shops, libraries and airports. You can also set up a Wi-Fi system at home. In this course, you will learn all about Wi-Fi, where and how to get it and important safety precautions you need to... read more -
July 25 Friday12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Gwenyth MapesLocations: Zoom - San Diego OasisEurope’s Enlightenment is critiqued by the burgeoning art and ideas of the Romantic Era. We will look at the style, color, and emotion in some of the art of Europe (and some from the USA) that comes out of Romanticism’s hope for more freedom and equity in the world, and a sense of oneness with nature. While the time period has passed, the ideas of... read more -
July 25 Friday05:00 PM-06:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Chris BurnsLocations: Zoom - San Diego OasisRagtime, Boogie-woogie, and Swing represent jazz styles that were designed to get the toe tappin’ and keep the dance floor busy. These iconic American styles “lean in” and bring us relief in hard times and help us celebrate the best of times. With this historical approach to musical creativity let’s enjoy the... read more -
July 28 Monday10:00 AM- 11:30 AM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Mark EtlingLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIn the third century CE, the Christian movement flourished despite the constant threat of Roman persecution. During this period, theologians grappled with critical theological questions regarding God, Jesus, and the meaning of salvation, leading to conflicting interpretations. This era marked the beginning of a significant struggle to define Christian... read more -
July 28 Monday11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Beverly SchuetzLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisSt. Louis has seen its share of chilling and captivating murder trials—from the infamous “killer driller” dentist to a tragic young girl who was dying to get married—and did. This session revisits some of the city’s most sensational courtroom dramas, exploring the stories behind the headlines and the deeper themes that link these unforgettable... read more
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July 29 Tuesday11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Kathleen Walsh-PiperLocations: Zoom - St. Louis Oasis -
July 30 Wednesday10:00 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Parks SmithLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisBrowsers are your window to enjoying all the internet has to offer. This class covers the privacy and security concerns of internet browsing, including what tools are in the most popular browsers to help you control the information collected about you. You'll learn how to clear browsing history, how to use private browsing mode, and what the security and... read more -
July 30 Wednesday10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Joan MusbachLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisBorn from the religious fervor of the Second Great Awakening, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints quickly grew—and so did the backlash. This session traces the intense persecution faced by the Mormons, reaching a violent peak in Missouri during the 1830s. Follow their journey from expulsion and hardship to eventual refuge in the Great Salt... read more
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July 30 Wednesday12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Tori RandallLocations: Zoom - San Diego OasisInfectious diseases are pathological conditions caused by microorganisms which may interfere with the working of the body's cells, destroy tissues, or produce poisonous substances. These diseases can be frustrating for scientists because they rarely leave behind direct anatomical evidence, and when they do, they tend to produce overlapping responses in... read more -
July 30 – August 6 Wednesday12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 2Instructor: Ernest Liotti, Faculty, Peabody InstituteLocations: Zoom - Washington Metro OasisProgram music engages listeners not just with sounds, but with the images, feelings, and stories conveyed by those sounds. To understand how this works, we will explore works such as Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons", Berlioz' "Symphonie Fantastique", Smetana's "The Moldau", and works of Ravel and Debussy. Program music stands out because it blurs the line... read more -
July 31 Thursday10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: James WoodwardLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisWhite collar crimes may be nonviolent, but they are far from victimless—costing over $300 billion annually through fraud, deceit, and corruption. This class explores the world of white collar crime: who commits it, how it’s carried out, and how it’s prosecuted in federal and state courts. From Bernie Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme to modern-day... read more -
July 31 Thursday01:00 PM- 2:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Miriam DiamondLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisWould you like to feel more calm, grounded, and confident? Positive psychology offers simple, science-backed exercises to support emotional well-being. Join Dr. Miriam Rosalyn Diamond online to explore tools like awareness, kindness, humor, relaxation, gentle movement, and warm memories. Bring paper and a pen to participate in uplifting activities designed... read more
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July 31 Thursday01:00 PM- 3:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Richard LoscialeLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisWe are what we think, what we do, what we eat, and what we say. From the growing epidemic of metabolic syndrome to the impact of the SAD (Standard American Diet), this class explores how your daily choices can empower a lifestyle that’s therapeutic, healing, and deeply... read more
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August 1 Friday10:00 AM- 11:00 AM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Nick SaccoLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisIn the post–Civil War boom, St. Louis was one of America’s fastest-growing cities—but tensions between city and county residents sparked a push for “Home Rule.” This presentation explores the pivotal 1876 split that separated the city from St. Louis County. The decision shaped the region’s future, with long-lasting consequences still felt... read more
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August 1 Friday12:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Fred BercovitchLocations: Zoom - San Diego OasisWhat is it like to watch wild animals in their natural habitat? Fred has studied animals as small as koalas in Australia and as large as giraffes in Africa. He has been bitten by tsetse flies while searching for wild dogs in Zambia and attacked by leeches while looking for monkeys in Malaysia. Fred has spent time in luxury lodges and in tiny tents in the... read more -
August 1 Friday01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Martha BogartLocations: Zoom - St. Louis OasisWe all know that as users of technology devices and online accounts, we are vulnerable to data hacks, scammers, and prolific advertising. Sometimes ads and emails come in so targeted to our personal lives we think someone has read our minds. While there is no way to perfectly guard our privacy and personal data, we CAN do things that tighten our security.... read more -
August 1 Thursday03:00 PM-04:30 PM Central TimeSessions: 1Instructor: Fred BercovitchLocations: Zoom - San Diego OasisThe Galapagos Islands are an archipelago, about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, that were named by Spanish explorers after the giant tortoises that live on the islands. Charles Darwin spent five years on Her Majesty’s ship The Beagle, but only five weeks on the Galapagos Islands. His observations were instrumental in the development of his ideas... read more