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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-12-2023 to 04-12-2023Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Blaine Davies, MA, Professor of U.S. HistoryTerm: OELocation: ZoomRaised in the small town of Abilene, Kansas, Dwight Eisenhower grew from humble beginnings to lead the allied victory over Germany and serve two successful terms as President of the United States. As Allied Commander, he made the momentous decision to launch the D-Day assault that led to ultimate victory in the war in Europe. As President, though not... read more -
Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-12-2023 to 04-12-2023Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Barbara Paulson, European Travel SpecialistTerm: OELocation: ZoomParis without the jet lag? Consider the re-purposed ’76 Olympic velodrome that is now home to four enclosed biospheres including a circular aquarium and Antarctic environment (complete with penguins), a center for architecture founded by the Seagram’s heiress, a shop of maple-flavored treats with a maple museum in the basement, and the gastronomic treat... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-12-2023 to 04-12-2023Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 01:00 PM-02:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Julie NicolaiTerm: OELocation: ZoomExamine local historical events and people to gain a better understanding of the roots of racism and white privilege. Inspiration for this discussion was born from a visit to the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace & Justice in Montgomery,... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-12-2023 to 04-12-2023Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Oliva M. Espín, Ph.D.Term: OELocation: ZoomAna-Maria Rizzuto is an educator and psychoanalyst. Rizutto offers an alternative to Freud’s understanding of religion. Whereas Freud postulated that belief in God is based on a child's idea of father, Rizzuto argues that the God representation draws from a variety of sources and is a major element in the fabric of one's view of self, others, and the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-13-2023 to 04-13-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Marylen MannTerm: OELocation: ZoomJoin Oasis for a series of conversational interviews with the leaders of renowned St. Louis Arts and Cultural institutions. Hosted by Oasis founder Marylen Mann, hear the stories behind these iconic St. Louis institutions that are distinguished for their missions, and the philosophy and vision of their leaders. Meet Amy Shaw, Executive Director of Nine... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-13-2023 to 04-13-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 12:00 PM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Matthew Wion, Ph.D.Term: OELocation: ZoomWe classify people by their race and ethnicity? Are these the same thing? Is race even real? What exactly is race and why do we think it is so important? In response to the injustice of racism and race discrimination how can we think about race and ethnicity in a way that prevents us from seeing others in a negative light? Should we try to be 'color blind'... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-14-2023 to 04-14-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 11:00 AM-01:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Jane EllenTerm: OELocation: ZoomKeyboardist Keith Emerson (1944-2016), guitarist Greg Lake (1947-2016), and percussionist Carl Palmer (1950- ) came together in 1970 to become one of the most popular and commercially successful English progressive rock bands in the 1970s. Represented by such classical crossovers as?Pictures at an Exhibition?(1971), and Emerson’s classical piano concerto... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-14-2023 to 04-14-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Marti Peck, Ph.D., PsychologistTerm: OELocation: ZoomOne of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, Sigmund Freud revolutionized the field of Psychology with his ideas of mental health. Understand the man and his ideas and theories of human behavior and mental... read more
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Sessions: 2Class Date(s): 04-14-2023 to 04-21-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Martha BogartTerm: OELocation: ZoomWhether you just got a brand-new iPhone or have an older model, there are many features you may want to take advantage of and might be unaware of. If you are fairly new to using an iPhone, or just not as familiar with it as you’d like to be, this class will help you learn your way around screens, menus and notifications. You will also learn how to... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-14-2023 to 04-14-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Gwenyth Mapes, Professor of HumanitiesTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe 7th century CE rise of Islam, still one of the world’s three major monotheisms, created trade and war, as well as syncretic and new architecture and art through... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-14-2023 to 04-14-2023Day(s) of the week: FridayTime: 05:00 PM-06:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Chris Burns, Many-StringsTerm: OELocation: ZoomTchaikovsky was a master of melody. He also had a rich sense of harmony and a love for the dramatic. The music in his three ballets were first presented on the stage, but they soon took flight and have become among the most beloved compositions ever! This hour will present his music with context and history! It will enrich your day in so many ways. An hour... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-17-2023 to 04-17-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 12:00 PM-01:30 PM Central TimeInstructor: Frank Newton, PhDTerm: OELocation: ZoomAfter 300 years of obedience and servitude, Spain’s New World colonies dramatically exploded with rebellion from 1810 to1825. Eventually, more than a dozen independent nations took shape in Latin America – most notably Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and eventually Peru. How did this happen… and why all at once? Join Dr. Frank Newton as he... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-17-2023 to 04-17-2023Day(s) of the week: MondayTime: 01:30 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Andrew SchultzTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe Supreme Court has steered a careful path between the First Amendment’s religion clauses: the “free-exercise” clause, which requires a degree of friendliness towards religion, and the “establishment” clause, which cautions against too much friendliness. Recently the Court has signaled that it is willing to find a new balance between these... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-18-2023 to 04-18-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Barney BradshawTerm: OELocation: ZoomMark Twain, a name known far and wide and especially by those who plied their trade along the rivers of America, is not a name at all, but a measurement of the depth of the river! Find out what else you may not know about one of Missouri's most famous... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-18-2023 to 04-18-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 12:00 PM-02:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Henry George, Engineer, Archaeologist and GeologistTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe Olmec Civilization is regarded by many as the “Mother” civilization in Mesoamerica, the formative civilization from which the succeeding civilizations drew cultural attributes. Among the mysteries are their origins and their art. The numerous colossal heads clearly exhibit African features, their jade figurines depict East Asian phenotypes, and... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-18-2023 to 04-18-2023Day(s) of the week: TuesdayTime: 01:00 PM-03:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Lucy Morros, Ph. DTerm: OELocation: ZoomIn her novel Corinne published in 1807, Madame de Stael, the most remarkable woman of 18th century France, engages her readers in a fabulous architectural voyage throughout Italy, a voyage that leads to the liberation of her... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-19-2023 to 04-19-2023Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM Central TimeInstructor: Johnny RabbittTerm: OELocation: Zoom’59 was the prelude to the Sixties and all that happened in that decade which changed much of our culture. From the perspective of 1959, the year everything changed, we’ll talk about this transformative time in our history; in the world, the country, and in St. Louis. Our tornado of February ’59 created the mind-altering Gaslight Square, and the great... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-19-2023 to 04-19-2023Day(s) of the week: WednesdayTime: 03:00 PM-04:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Julia Fister, MA, Studio ACE Executive DirectorTerm: OELocation: ZoomPablo Picasso was a prolific Spanish artist who had enormous influence on 20th century art including being a co-creator of Cubism. He worked as painter, sculptor, etcher, lithographer, ceramicist and designer and in an unprecedented variety of styles. This lecture will take a look at his amazing career and influence in the... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-20-2023 to 04-20-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 09:30 AM-11:00 AM Central TimeInstructor: Steven Gimbel, Professor of Philosophy, Gettysburg CollegeTerm: OELocation: ZoomThe start of the 20th century saw the fundamental concepts by which we understood the universe challenged. Einstein's theory of relativity and the emergence of quantum mechanics threatened to undermine everything we thought we knew about nature. A group of the greatest scientists in history gathered yearly to discuss the foundations of... read more
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Sessions: 1Class Date(s): 04-20-2023 to 04-20-2023Day(s) of the week: ThursdayTime: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM Central TimeInstructor: Marylen MannTerm: OELocation: ZoomJoin Oasis for a series of conversational interviews with the leaders of renowned St. Louis Arts and Cultural institutions. Hosted by Oasis founder Marylen Mann, hear the stories behind these iconic St. Louis institutions that are distinguished for their missions, and the philosophy and vision of their leaders. Meet Andrew Jorgensen, General Director of... read more