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Welcome to UCRs Osher Lifelong Learning Institute > Fall Term 2025 > UCR Zoom Courses

UCR Zoom Courses   

  • Cinematic Explorations: Murder Mystery Films from Different Cultures
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/22/2025 - 10/27/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: M
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Elena Romine
    Seats Still Available: 96

    Watch thought-provoking films at home, then join fellow Osher members on Zoom for lively, interactive discussions exploring this popular movie genre around the globe. Can crime have a cultural flavor? Does an investigation style differ in various countries? Join the class and test your own sleuthing skills. Here’s to some great movie nights and even better conversations.

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  • Women Who Have Made a Difference
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/23/2025 - 10/28/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Katya Williamson
    Seats Still Available: 100

    Discover the remarkable stories of women who have shaped our world in science, law, literature, technology, and beyond. Through their own words and writings, we’ll explore the lasting impact of pioneers like Jane Goodall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Isabel Allende, Dr. Judith Spitz, and more—celebrating their vision, courage, and ongoing influence today.

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  • Between the Wars: America 1917—1941 through the Lens of Short Fiction
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/24/2025 - 10/29/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Robert Weibezahl
    Seats Still Available: 100

    The years between World War I and World War II brought profound changes to the social fabric of the United States. In this literary discussion class, we’ll explore short stories that capture the culture and shifting society of the era. Readings span a variety of styles and genres—from the literary works of Fitzgerald and Anderson to the humor of Thurber and Lardner—and include voices from the Harlem Renaissance, the American South, as well as noir, science fiction, and horror. Participants should read assigned stories before each session and be ready to engage in lively, thoughtful discussion in a welcoming setting.

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  • Capabilities & Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Life.
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 9/25/2025 - 10/30/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Elena Romine
    Seats Still Available: 95

    Discover how artificial intelligence can simplify daily tasks and enhance decision-making. Learn to organize schedules, make informed consumer choices, protect against scams, communicate more effectively, and spark creativity. This course will help you understand both the benefits and potential drawbacks of AI, empowering you to use these tools wisely and effectively in your personal and professional life.

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  • Iran Contra: The Whitewashing of Ronald Reagan
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 11/5/2025 - 12/17/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: John Powers
    Seats Still Available: 98

    Nearly 40 years ago, a covert and illegal operation to supply arms to a Central American insurgency and to Iran during its war with Iraq exploded into global headlines. The Reagan administration launched a cover-up to shield the president, who had been deeply involved in directing these policies. He narrowly avoided impeachment and left office quietly. This course traces the affair from its origins to its controversial conclusion six years later, when another president—himself implicated—pardoned the conspirators.

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  • The Top 25 Film Scores of All Time
  • Fee: $50.00
    Dates: 11/6/2025 - 12/18/2025
    Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: Online Classroom
    Room: Zoom Classroom
    Instructor: Emanuel Abramovits
    Seats Still Available: 98

    The American Film Institute’s list of the greatest film scores is filled with beloved classics—and a few unexpected surprises. Behind each score is a composer with a fascinating life and an extraordinary career. In this lively exploration, we’ll journey through the creative process of crafting these unforgettable pieces, music that speaks without words and stirs emotions beyond what even the most brilliant dialogue or imagery can achieve. From timeless works like Gone With the Wind, Laura, To Kill a Mockingbird, Planet of the Apes, Jaws, Star Wars, and Psycho, to other masterpieces—and even scores that outshone the films they accompanied—this course celebrates the power of music to make movie magic.

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