Courses

131 Bay City's Historic Architecture

Explore the historic architecture of downtown Bay City, including the three Albert Kahn buildings in the city.

Monday, April 27, 2026, Delta College Planetarium

372 Naval Operations in the Solomon Islands During World War II

Explore the Solomon Islands battles, focusing on strategy, challenges, and their impact on the Pacific War.

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373 Online Lecture: George Washington & the Road to Independence

Join historian Dr. Edward Lengel as he explores how Washington's vision shaped the Revolutionary War.

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374 Independence Echoes: A 250th Anniversary Reading

As part of the nationwide America250 initiative, OLLI will join in a synchronized public reading.

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375 Before the Attack: The Road to Pearl Harbor

This one-day class explores the events, tensions, and decisions leading to Japan's 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

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376 Raising and Rebuilding the Fleet After Pearl Harbor

This class covers the rapid repair and return of U.S. warships after Pearl Harbor, highlighting innovation and determination that strengthened the Pacific fleet.

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377 The Fall of Constantinople 1453

Explore the events leading to the fall of Constantinople.

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378 Building the Suez Canal

Explore the Suez Canal's history, construction challenges, and lasting impact on global trade.

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379 Women in the American Revolution

Explore the lives and contributions of women during the American Revolution in this one-time lecture.

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387 The Modern Middle East: Gaza and the West Bank

Gain a deeper understanding of one of the world's most complex and contested regions.

April 7, 2026 to May 5, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

388A&B Collaboration and Resistance in World War II

Explore the dramatic stories of resistance movements and collaboration across Europe during World War II.

April 23, 2026 to May 21, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

389 Living Behind the Iron Curtain

Alina Warner shares her personal experiences growing up in communist Romania, where she witnessed the isolation and hardships of life under a totalitarian regime.

Thursday, April 30, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

390 Age of the American Revolution

Join Jason and Christina Szilagyi for an engaging exploration of the birth of the United States.

May 20, 2026 to June 10, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

391 The Villains of World War II

In this class we, will look at those who were responsible for the crimes against humanity.

June 2-23, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

552 More Than Parks: A History of American Conservation

OOL (Osher On-Line) Explore the evolution of American conservation from the 19th century to today.

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554 History of Sicily

OOL (Osher On-Line) This course explores its pivotal role in shaping civilization-and why Goethe famously said, "To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is not to have seen Italy at all."

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555 The History of American Television

OOL (Osher On-Line) This engaging, video-rich course tells the story of American television-from its 1920s origins to today's streaming era.

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