Osher Online
Discover new perspectives. Connect with lifelong learners nationwide.
We’re thrilled to bring you Osher Online, a lineup of interactive, live online courses designed to connect you with OLLI members across the country. These thoughtfully curated courses offer the same engaging, discussion-based learning experience you love—now with even more flexibility and variety.
Preview of Courses
A Cosmic Grand Tour: The Realms of the Universe
Sacred Mountains of the World
Crafting a Post-War Architecture: The Innovative Architects of the Midcentury Modern Period
What’s Offered
- Six-week sessions, each meeting on Zoom
- Live sessions only (no recordings) to encourage active discussion
- Evening and Saturday options for added convenience
- Community events and orientations hosted by the OLLI National Resource Center at Northwestern University
Why Choose Osher Online
Osher Online brings together lifelong learners from OLLI programs nationwide for thought-provoking courses led by expert instructors. Whether you’re exploring history, philosophy, science, or the arts, you’ll enjoy vibrant conversation, fresh perspectives, and a supportive online learning community.
2026 Summer & Fall Courses
Daytime Courses
Night Courses
| Course | Date and Time | Preview Video |
|---|---|---|
| Horticulture A – Z | 7/7 – 8/11/2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Preview |
| A Cosmic Grand Tour: The Realms of the Universe (As Astronomers Understand It Today) | 9/29 – 11/3/2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Preview |
| Apple at 50: How it Revolutionized Computing and Transformed Daily Life | 9/29 – 11/3/2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Preview |
| The Birth of the Beat Generation | 9/29 – 11/3/2026 | 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Preview |
| The Magic Behind Film Scores: The Role of Music in Great Movies – Part II | 9/30 – 11/11/2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (No class Oct. 28) | Preview |
| History and Experience of Route 66 | 10/5 – 11/9/2026 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Preview |
| August Wilson and His American Cycle – The First Five: 1904–1957 | 10/7 – 11/11/2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Preview |
| Early 20th Century Avant-Garde: From Rebellion to Abstraction | 10/8 – 11/12/2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Preview |
| The Search for an American Sound | 10/12 – 11/16/2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Preview |