Courses

(SCI10026Z) WINDS AND WAVES: An Introduction to Weather of the Marine Environment

The world's oceans cover 70% of Earth's surface and play a vital role in our daily lives by influencing weather, climate, transportation, recreation, and natural resources. This course explores ocean weather and waves, covering topics such as wind, clouds, fog, sea ice, severe storms, rogue waves, icebergs, tsunamis, and weather forecasting at sea.

October 6-20, 2026, Live on Zoom

(SCI10126Z) UFOs: Is It Time for Disclosure?

Ever wonder if we are the only intelligent entities in the universe? Do you think the government might be covering up the existence of UFOs in our atmosphere and oceans? U.S. Navy videos indicate that may just be the case. The 1947 Roswell, N.M. event and many later sightings brought forth by notable whistleblowers have piqued world interest in UFOs and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs). What they reveal could change the trajectory of Earth's future.

September 16, 2026 to October 21, 2026, Live on Zoom

(SCI10226) TRACKING THE FIRST AMERICANS

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until December 31, 2026.

Explore new evidence from White Sands, New Mexico, where ancient footprints suggest humans were in the Americas during the last Ice Age-at least 23,000 years ago. This program examines how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of early human history and anthropology.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(SCI10326) COMPARING CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until December 31, 2026.

This course demystifies the costs and realities of generating electricity from solar, wind, coal, nuclear, and natural gas. Join us to explore the facts, compare alternatives, and understand the trade-offs shaping our power supply.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(SCI10426) ARTEMIS II MOON MISSION

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until December 31, 2026.

This course explores NASA's Artemis program, including the program components, and past and future Artemis missions.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 6-PART SUMMER SERIES VIA DARTMOUTH OLLI

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth will livestream its Summer Lecture Series directly into the USCB OLLI classroom, offering members a unique opportunity to engage with timely topics. With Artificial Intelligence at the forefront of today's conversations, we're excited to connect our members with a broader, nationwide OLLI learning community and shared intellectual experience.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.