Osher Online Summer 2025

Osher Online is a program from the Osher National Resource Center (NRC) at Northwestern University.  These classes are delivered by the Osher NRC via Zoom, with participants from all over the country. All times listed are Eastern time.

OLLI at BCC is excited to be a part of this program. Space is limited! Register early.

Osher Online classes are $60 each, and available to OLLI at BCC members only.

Each class has a limit of 13 students from each participating OLLI. Register by June 23.

Osher Online classes are not recorded.

After you register for Osher Online classes, you will receive a welcome email from the Osher NRC. This email will include an Osher Online username and password as well as a link to the Osher Online Website, through which you will access your classes.

You will also have access to a pre-class orientation, where you'll get helpful information for accessing your class. There you'll find the class Zoom link, syllabus, discussion board and Customer Care contact information.

Available Courses:

History of Beer

Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern time

July 8 - August 12

Instructor: Karl Bworn

Enjoying the Past and Present New York City: A History of Recreation in the Big Apple

Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 pm Eastern time

July 9 - August 13

Instructor: Adam Kocurek

Architectural Oddities: An Off-the-Beaten Path Look at Unconventional Architecture

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern time

July 10 - August 14

Instructor: Eleanor Schreader

100 Years of Magic: The Disney Legacy and Influence

Thursdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm Eastern time
July 10 - August 14
Instructor: Maria Massad