OLLI Fall I 2026 Catalog
Please view our printable catalog (PDF, 8,200 KB) to see the full course descriptions and bios of the instructors, along with additional information about enrollment.
Registration for Fall I opens August 3 at 8:30am!
More Opportunities to Learn with Osher Online!
OLLI at CSUCI is excited to announce a new partnership with Osher Online, a program of courses run by the Osher National Resource Center (NRC)!
Osher Online partners with OLLI programs around the country to provide an exciting selection of online courses to supplement and complement each OLLI’s in-house offerings. We are excited to expand our curriculum through this partnership, which will provide you with even more opportunities to engage in enriching courses at different times of the day and connect with members from other OLLIs nationwide. In addition to our OLLI at CSUCI courses, we will be offering 15 six-week Osher Online Zoom courses that begin in July 2026.
CSUCI OLLI Courses
| Day | Time | Location | Title | Weeks | Class# | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon
|
10am-12pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Twelve Modern Philosophers
(Instructor: Garlington) |
6 |
1001 | 8/17 |
|
Mon |
1-3pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Literary Explorations of Aging, Memory, and the Human Experience |
6 |
1002 | 8/17 |
|
Tues |
10am-12pm | Zoom |
Purposeful Retirement (Instructor: Chargava) |
2 |
1003 | 8/18 |
|
Tues |
10am-12pm | Zoom |
A Century of US Interventions in the Middle East |
4 |
1004 | 9/1 |
|
Tues
|
1-3pm | COLV & Zoom |
Information Literacy and Critical Thinking |
6 |
1005 | 8/18 |
| Wed | 10am-12pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Becoming Jew: From Ancient Israel to Roman Empire |
6 |
1006 | 8/19 |
| Wed | 1-3pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Human Learning: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Instructor: Kuehnel) |
6 |
1007 | 8/19 |
| Thurs | 10am-12pm | SCIART & Zoom |
Mental Health and the Law |
3 |
1008 | 8/20 |
|
Thurs |
10am-12pm | Zoom |
Masters in Glass: Glassmakers of the Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco Periods |
3 |
1009 | 9/10 |
| Thurs | 1-3pm | Zoom |
Russian Composers III: Shostakovich, and more! |
6 |
1010 | 8/20 |
| Fri | 10am-12pm | CSUCI (In-person only) |
Let's Draw Together: A Fun Beginner's Class |
6 |
1011 | 8/21 |
| Fri | 1-3pm | DVC (In-person only) |
Feel the Rhythm: Group Drumming for Fun, Wellness, and Connection (Instructor: McNamara) |
6 |
1012 | 8/21 |
CSUCI - California State University Channel Islands
COLV - The Colleges of Law, Ventura
SCIART - Studio Channel Islands Art Center
DVC - Dos Vientos Community Center
Osher Online Courses
| Day | Time | Location | Title | Weeks | Class# | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon |
9-9:30am | Zoom |
Great Artists in American Roots Music |
6 |
0001 | 9/28 |
|
Mon |
10-11:30am | Zoom |
Art Detectives: Forgery, Provenance, and the Science of Authentication (Instructor: Maasdam)
|
6 |
0002 | 9/28 |
| Mon | 10-11:30am | Zoom |
The British Family in Film: Heavy is the Head That Wears the Crown |
6 |
0003 | 9/28 |
| Mon | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Sacred Mountains of the World |
6 |
0004 | 10/5 |
| Mon | 4-5:30pm | Zoom |
The History and Experience of Route 66 |
6 |
0005 | 10/5 |
| Mon | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
The Search for an American Sound |
6 |
0006 | 10/12 |
| Monday | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
The Invisible Thread: 3,500 Years of Global Supply Chain |
6 |
0007 | 10/19 |
| Tues | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
Winning the White House: The Evolution of the Presidency |
6 |
0008 | 9/29 |
| Tues | 10-11:30am | Zoom |
Mexico City: Empires, Revolutions, and Everyday Life |
6 |
0009 | 9/29 |
| Tues | 2-3:30am | Zoom |
A Cosmic Grand Tour: The Realms of the Universe |
6 |
0010 | 9/29 |
| Tues | 4-5:30pm | Zoom |
Apple at 50: How it Revolutionized Computing and Transformed Daily Life |
6 |
0011 | 9/29 |
| Tues | 6-7:30pm | Zoom |
The Birth of the Beat Generation |
6 |
0012 | 9/29 |
| Tues | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Cults and New Religious Movements in America
|
6 |
0013 | 10/6 |
| Wed | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
Some Assembly Required: The Story of the North American Kit Home |
6 |
0014 | 9/30 |
| Wed | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
The Magic Behind Film Scores: The Role of Music in Great Movies - Part II |
6 |
0015 | 9/30 |
| Wed | 4-5:30pm | Zoom |
Tracing our Roots: DNA, Family History, and the Politics of Identity (Instructor: Cervantes) |
6 |
0016 | 9/30 |
| Wed | 10-11:30am | Zoom |
Post-War Architecture: The Innovative Architects of the Midcentury Modern Period (Instructor: Schrader) |
6 |
0017 | 10/7 |
| Wed | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
August Wilson and His American Cycle - The First Five: 1904-1957 (Instructor: Menson-Furr) |
6 |
0018 | 10/7 |
| Wed | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Living off the Laughter: History of Comedy in America (Instructor: Friedfeld) |
6 |
0019 | 10/14 |
| Thurs | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
Biology & Society (Instructor: Simon) |
6 |
0020 | 10/1 |
| Thurs | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
"Studies Show..." (Or Do They?): Under the Hood of a Scientific Study (Instructor: Hendrickson) |
6 |
0021 | 10/1 |
| Thurs | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Early 20th Century Avant-Garde: From Rebellion to Abstraction (Instructor: Weingarden) |
6 |
0022 | 10/8 |
| Thurs | 10-11:30am | Zoom |
Power and the People: The Evolution of the U.S. Federal Judiciary (Instructor: Andersen) |
6 |
0023 | 10/15 |
| Fri | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
The 60s Through the Great Speeches (Instructor: Benedict) |
6 |
0024 | 10/9 |
Osher Online FAQ
What is Osher Online?
Osher Online is a program of classes run by the Osher National Resource Center (NRC)
in partnership with participating OLLI programs, like CSUCI. These classes are in
addition to the OLLI classes provided by CSUCI and complement our in-house offerings.
Osher Online provides a wide range of new instructors and an opportunity to connect
with members from other OLLIs nationwide. Osher Online courses are managed by Osher
NRC staff.
How do I register?
Please register for each Osher Online course on our online Registration Page as you
would for any OLLI course. Please note that there is an enrollment limit for Osher
Online courses.
How much does it cost?
Osher Online courses are $72 per course. OLLI at CSUCI’s $20 annual membership fee
is required to participate. Osher Online courses are not included in our Unlimited
Enrollment Plans.
How do I receive my Zoom link and course materials?
Osher NRC staff manage all aspects of course delivery. Osher Online staff will contact
you via email to provide log-in credentials for access to class Zoom links, syllabi,
discussion boards, and download supplemental materials. Additionally, Osher NRC staff
will invite you to attend an orientation before classes begin, where they will go
over
access to courses and class materials.
Are these classes recorded?
No, unfortunately Osher Online classes are not recorded.
Have questions about or technical issues with Osher Online courses?
Osher Online classes and communications are managed by the Osher NRC. Please
contact Osher NRC staff with specific questions and technical issues related to those
courses.