Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

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Exploring Reality Beyond Physics: Overview of Great Eastern Philosophers
Instructor Bio: James Gaither, ThD, holds a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Kansas and ThD from Holos University Graduate Seminary. For over 25 years he has taught courses in history of Western thought, world religions, metaphysics and ethics and is currently a "semi-retired.
October 15-29, 2025, KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online
Jewish Holiday and Life Cycle Traditions as Seen Through the Michael Klein Collection
Instructor Bio: Abby Magariel is the educator/curator of the Michael Klein Collection at The Temple, Congregation B'nai Jehudah in Overland Park. Before joining the world of Jewish education and museums, she was an educator at the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka and the education director at the Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence.
November 6-20, 2025, Village Shalom in Person
The Challenge of Change
Change is both the greatest threat and the greatest path to happiness in life. This class presents a model for understanding why change can be so difficult. Most importantly, we'll discuss specific strategies and nuts and bolts techniques for overcoming the challenge of change to make it your ally in life.
Instructor bio: Bob Williams holds a doctorate in developmental psychology and curriculum, and master's degrees in counseling, educational psychology and ancient history. He is a semi-retired professor of psychology at Maple Woods Community College where he has taught psychology and history for 38 years. He is the co-author of three books dealing with life span development, relationships and creativity. Bob developed a system for teaching creative thinking ("Unleashing the Right Side of the Brain"), which has been used by business and educational organizations. He also designs games and has produced a number of simulations. His most recent game, "In a Lifetime," allows players to make decisions and see the effects as they experience a very realistic simulation of life and change.
September 17, 2025 to October 1, 2025, Mid-Continent Public Library - Antioch Branch