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.

June 5-26, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 128

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.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

374 Independence Echoes: A 250th Anniversary Reading

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

Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

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.

Monday, July 13, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

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.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

377 The Fall of Constantinople 1453

Explore the events leading to the fall of Constantinople.

Monday, July 27, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

378 Building the Suez Canal

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

Monday, August 3, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

379 Women in the American Revolution

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

Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Curtiss Hall, Room 129

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