OLLI Fall II 2026 Catalog
Please view our printable catalog (PDF, 8,700 KB) to see the full course descriptions and bios of the instructors, along with additional information about enrollment.
Registration for Fall II opens October 5 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.
CSUCI OLLI Courses
| Day | Time | Location | Title | Weeks | Class# | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon
|
10am-12pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Curiosity Has No Age: Infinity, Paradox, and Beauty in Mathematics
(Instructor: Garcia) |
6 |
1001 | 10/19 |
|
Mon |
1-3pm | DVC (in-person only) |
Once Again Now! The Recording Career of Harry Belafonte |
4 |
1002 | 10/19 |
|
Tues |
10am-12pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Our National Parks: Then and Now (Instructor: Gaipeau, Wakelee, Davis & Jarvis) |
4 |
1003 | 10/20 |
|
Tues |
10am-12pm | SCIART & Zoom |
Columbus and His Discovery |
2 |
1004 | 11/17 |
|
Tues
|
1-3pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
The Secret Lives of Bees: Biology, Diversity, and Discovery |
3 |
1005 | 10/20 |
|
Tues |
1-3pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
The Saxophone Across Jazz (Instructor: Banyai) |
2 |
1006 | 11/10 |
| Wed | 10am-12pm | SCIART & Zoom |
Mindfulness in Aging |
3 |
1007 | 10/21 |
| Wed | 1-3pm | Zoom |
Flop Musicals and Obscure Musicals (Instructor: Caponegro & Caponegro) |
2 |
1008 | 10/21 |
| Thurs | 10am-12pm | SCIART & Zoom |
American Women Poets: Voices Across Time |
2 |
1009 | 10/22 |
| Thurs | 10am-12pm | SCIART & Zoom |
Ancient Technology: How Did They Do That? (Instructor: Jones) |
3 |
1010 | 11/5 |
|
Thurs |
1-3pm | Zoom |
The Life and Times of Literary Favorites |
4 |
1011 | 10/22 |
| Fri | 10am-12pm | CSUCI & Zoom |
Nature in the Neighborhood: The Urban Forager’s Fall Harvest |
3 |
1012 | 10/23 |
| Fri | 10am-12pm | DVC (In-person only) |
Foundational Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness & Breathwork |
2 |
1013 | 11/13 |
| Fri | 1-3pm | Zoom |
The Surprising Intersection of Art and Science (Instructor: Olevin & Olevin) |
3 |
1014 | 10/23 |
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 - Winter 2027
| Day | Time | Location | Title | Weeks | Class# | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mon |
8-9:30am | Zoom |
Functional Healthspan: Measuring What Mattersc |
6 |
0001 | 1/25 |
|
Mon |
9-9:30am | Zoom |
Gilded Age New York (Instructor: Kocurek)
|
6 |
0002 | 1/25 |
| Mon | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Unknown Goodness and Events of the Holocaust |
6 |
0003 | 1/25 |
| Mon | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Funny You Should Mention It: TV Sitcoms in the 21st Century |
6 |
0004 | 1/25 |
| Mon | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Popular Cultures of the Middle East |
6 |
0005 | 1/25 |
| Mon | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Broadway Musicals: A Fascinating History |
6 |
0006 | 1/25 |
| Monday | 4-5:30pm | Zoom |
The Power of Introverts |
6 |
0007 | 2/1 |
| Tues | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
The American Revolution and the British Empire |
6 |
0008 | 1/19 |
| Tues | 10-11:30am | Zoom |
Office with Confidence (Instructor: Paquin) |
6 |
0009 | 1/19 |
| Tues | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Famous Furniture Makers and Their Fabulous Creations (Instructor: Schrader) |
6 |
0010 | 1/19 |
| Tues | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
John Muir and the American Environmental Movement |
6 |
0011 | 1/26 |
| Tues | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Women's Suffrage: About More Than the Vote! |
6 |
0012 | 1/26 |
| Tues | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Hidden Influences: Lost Gems of the 20th Century |
6 |
0013 | 1/26 |
| Tues | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Women, Sainthood, and Power |
6 |
0014 | 2/2 |
| Wed | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
Today's Technology: How Does It Work?
|
6 |
0015 | 1/20 |
| Wed | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Pulling Out All the Stops: The Organ, Its History and Its Music |
6 |
0016 | 1/20 |
| Wed | 4-5:30pm | Zoom |
Paper Trails: The History of US Mass Media Ownership |
6 |
0017 | 1/20 |
| Wed | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
Functional Healthspan: Measuring What Matters (Instructor: Cervantes) |
6 |
0018 | 1/27 |
| Wed | 10-11:30am | Zoom |
The Last 100 Years of Russian Rulers: From Stalin to Putin (Instructor: Pereltsvaig) |
6 |
0019 | 1/27 |
| Wed | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
From Gregorian Chant to Bohemian Rhapsody: The Evolution of Vocal Groups (Instructor: Agron) |
6 |
0020 | 1/27 |
| Wed | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Living off the Laughter: History of Comedy in America Part II (Instructor: Friedfeld) |
6 |
0021 | 1/27 |
| Wed | 2-3:30am | Zoom |
August Wilson's American Cycle-Building Fences and Homes: The Latter Plays (Instructor: Menson-Furr) |
6 |
0022 | 2/3 |
| Thurs | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
Folk Singers, the FBI, and the Second Red Scare (Instructor: Leonard) |
6 |
0023 | 1/21 |
| Thurs | 2-3:30pm | Zoom |
Deaf History and Culture (Instructor: Cooper) |
6 |
0024 | 1/21 |
| Thurs | 4-5:30pm | Zoom |
50 Years of Star Wars (Instructor: DiPaolo) |
6 |
0025 | 1/21 |
| Thurs | 8-9:30am | Zoom |
If Einstein Climbed Everest: Alexander von Humboldt's Hero's Journey to South America (Instructor: Simon) |
6 |
0026 | 1/28 |
| Thurs | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Embodying the Inner Truth: The Films of Denzel Washington (Instructor: Blumberg) |
6 |
0027 | 1/28 |
| Thurs | 12-1:30pm | Zoom |
Uncertain by Nature: Quantum Mechanics and Nuclear Chemistry (Instructor: Hendrickson) |
6 |
0028 | 1/28 |
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.