Fall 2026
Celebrating Johns Hopkins Sesquicentennial
From its earliest days, Johns Hopkins has been dedicated to testing new ideas, improving lives, and delivering world-changing impact. As we celebrate our sesquicentennial, we also celebrate the relentless pursuit of knowledge that is the touchstone of a great research university and the extraordinary people who have made—and continue to make—that pursuit possible.
The sesquicentennial provides the opportunity to be true to the part of us that has been, from our founding, a place devoted to probing ideas; to testing and contesting them to find new, better ones; a place where collective endeavor that unites disparate and complementary disciplines is second nature and a place where we celebrate those unalloyed flights of individual imagination that are paradigm shifting.
During the Sesquicentennial Celebration, more than 500 programs and events across the university will showcase the people, ideas, and milestones that have defined Johns Hopkins. And more programs are being added every day. From groundbreaking research to global impact, we’re sharing the Hopkins story in bold, meaningful new ways. This story will share where we have been, where we are, and where we are going — always looking toward tomorrow.
To learn more visit: https://150.jhu.edu/
DISCOVER ODYSSEY
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association offers a wide selection of non-credit, personal enrichment courses and workshops through its Odyssey lifelong learning program. Visit our Participants page to learn about registration, tuition remission, policies, and accessibility. Or, learn how to submit a proposal to share your passion with fellow lifelong learners.
Tuition Remission
50% – Johns Hopkins alumni
80% – Full-time Johns Hopkins faculty, staff or retirees
50% – Spouse or domestic partner of full-time Johns Hopkins faculty or staff
Tuition benefits are available to University faculty, staff, and retirees only. Employees of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, or the Applied Physics Laboratory should contact your institution’s Human Resources office for information about tuition remission and eligibility.
Course Key
Instructor is a Johns Hopkins alumnus/a
Single-session course
In person / Homewood campus in Baltimore
Instructor is a Johns Hopkins faculty, adjunct or CTY teacher
Alumni Association Award Winner
Withdrawals & Refunds
If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form.
100% refund – Prior to the start of the course.
50% refund – During the first week of the course.
No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.
Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified if a refund is approved within (5) business days.
Accessibility & Accommodations
The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to participants with disabilities. Participants who need accommodations must notify the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association at odyssey@jhu.edu at least four weeks prior to the beginning of class.
RTS AND HUMANITIES
The Odyssey and Beyond
A TOUR OF GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHS
WITH HAIDER ALI, PHD
CLASSICS SCHOLAR AND DATA ENGINEER
From Zeus’s thunderbolts to the Minotaur’s labyrinth to the epic journey of Odysseus, Greek and Roman mythology has shaped storytelling for thousands of years. Explore the gods, heroes, monsters that continue to inspire books, films, and popular culture today. As excitement builds around Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, now is the perfect time to explore the ancient stories that inspired one of this summer’s biggest films.
August 24 - September 28
7:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
Queen Cleopatra
WITH JUAN DOPICO, A&S ‘23 (PHD) LECTURER AT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
From ancient Roman histories to Hollywood films and Japanese manga, Cleopatra remains one of history’s most fascinating and contested figures. Explore how Cleopatra has been portrayed across centuries and around the world, examining how artists, writers, filmmakers, and historians have shaped her image.
Discover why the last queen of Egypt continues to captivate our imagination more than 2,000 years after her death.
SEX AND POWER: THEN AND NOW WEDNESDAYS
August 26 -September 30 6:00PM - 7:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
KAY MATHERS
A Study of State Constitutions
Consider the origins of the state constitutions from the states of the confederacy to present day. Examine the interactions of state constitutions with state legislatures in addition to state judicial systems. This course focuses on the foundational legal framework of states’ rights and how those rights interact within the judicial framework of federal rights. Finally, the class focuses on the amendment process outlined in the constitution and will specifically look at the citizen-led ballot amendment initiative which has become widely utilized in supermajority states.
KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘26 (MA)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
3 Outstanding Gothic Novels
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
WITH LYNNE AGRESS, PHD FORMER JHU FACULTY AND AUTHOR
Explore love, longing, and tragedy in Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, and Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. In this class, we will have lively discussions of each of these three novels as well as a history of the Gothic genre. Also recommended, but not assigned, are Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'urbervilles.
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VIRTUAL
Guided Reading of War and Peace
WITH JEFFREY BROOKS, PHD JHU PROFESSOR EMERITUS, HISTORY
MONDAYS
October 19 - November 23
6:30PM - 8:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
Journey through Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece, War and Peace, a sweeping novel of love, war, ambition, and history set against the backdrop of Napoleonic Russia. Alongside Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky’s acclaimed translation, participants will view selections from the award-winning 2016 television adaptation. Lectures will explore the novel’s historical context and enduring power with ample opportunity for discussion.
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TUESDAYS
August 25 - September 29
6:00PM - 7:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
Small States, Big Stakes
GLOBAL POLITICS BEYOND THE GREAT POWERS
Examine how countries that are not great powers navigate a world shaped by larger states, wars, sanctions, economic pressure, international institutions, and shifting alliances. Explore diplomacy, crisis decision-making, political risk, strategic communication, and the future of global order. No prior background in international relations is required.
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, ‘16 (MA)
RegisterNow THURSDAYS August 27 - September 17 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (4 Sessions)
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John
F. Kennedy
THE MAN, THE PRESIDENT, AND HIS LEGACY
WITH MARTIN BURNS, A&S ‘98 (MA)
INDEPENDENT JOURNALIST
Today, more than 60 years after his tragic assassination, President John F Kennedy’s legacy is as prominent as ever Trace his journey from his influential family and military service to his rise in Congress, the Senate, and ultimately the presidency. Explore the major challenges of his administration, including the Cold War, Cuba, Civil Rights, and Vietnam, and examine Kennedy’s assassination and the lasting impact of his leadership on America and the world.
TUESDAYS
August 25 - September 15
7:30PM - 9:00PM ET (4 Sessions)
China Today
CULTURE, POLITICS, AND ECONOMICS
WITH GENE DETROYER, A&S ‘69 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HERITAGE AWARD WINNER
Trace China’s evolution since 1978, when Deng Xiaoping launched the reforms that reshaped the nation’s future. Explore China’s political, economic, and social development, beginning with the institutional foundations and examining the policies that fueled decades of rapid change. Through lectures and readings, assess the global consequences of China’s rise, providing insight into the forces shaping China today and its likely path forward.
WEDNESDAYS
August 26 - September 30
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
Theodor Fontane
GERMANY’S ANSWER TO JANE AUSTEN
To paraphrase Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that romance fiction ends happily, but does it, or should it? What about romances whose characters make the best of difficult circumstances? What do these books offer readers? This course compares Austen's Pride and Prejudice with two novels by Germany's preeminent realist, Theodor Fontane. Even the aristocrats among his characters live within the constraints of nineteenth-century society. The question is whether that makes their stories less romantic but more interesting?
BRENT PETERSON, PHD
KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘71
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October 19 - November 23 5:30PM - 7:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
Six Exceptional Women OF MARYLAND
Discover the remarkable stories of women whose lives shaped Maryland and the nation: Etta and Claribel Cone, Marcia Crocker Noyes, Dr. Helen Taussig, Virginia Hall, Barbara Holdridge, and Lucille Clifton trailblazers in medicine, librarianship, espionage, publishing, philanthropy, and literature. Participants will examine how these women overcame barriers, challenged expectations, and left enduring legacies..
DIRECTOR OF THE HISTORY OF MARYLAND MEDICINE
October 22 - December 3 6:00PM - 7:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
Titanic: A Century of Fascination
WITH ERNEST LIOTTI, PEAB ‘80 PERFORMER, EDUCATOR AND LECTURER
More than 100 years after its sinking, the Titanic remains one of the most famous and fascinating stories in history. This course explores the ship's construction, its ill-fated maiden voyage, and the events that led to the disaster. Using historical accounts and clips from popular films, participants will separate fact from fiction while examining why the Titanic continues to capture the public imagination.
THURSDAYS
October 22 - December 3
6:00PM - 7:30PM (6 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE VIRTUAL
The Unification of Italy
A HISTORY (1815 - 1918)
WITH MICHELE ZANOBINI, A&S ‘16 (PHD) PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AND ITALIAN STUDIES
Explore the dramatic story of Italian unification, from the early nationalist movements of the nineteenth century to the creation of a unified state and the completion of its territorial ambitions. Participants will examine the roles of influential figures including Joachim Murat, Giuseppe Mazzini, and Giuseppe Garibaldi, while exploring the revolutionary movements, wars, diplomatic alliances, and foreign interventions that shaped Italy's future.
SATURDAYS
August 29 - September 12
10:00AM - 11:30AM ET (3 Sessions)
ED HSU, MD, MPH
An Introduction to Chess
Whether you're curious about chess or looking to strengthen your skills, this six-week course offers a fun and accessible introduction to the world's most enduring strategy game. Learn the rules, piece movement, notation, opening principles, and essential tactics such as forks, pins, skewers, and checkmates. Through classic games, guided practice, and friendly play, participants will build confidence while developing strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and decision-making skills. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn, play, and think a few moves ahead.
JOHNS HOPKINS EMERGENCY ROOM PHYSICIAN
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October 20 - December 1 4:00PM - 5:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
ARTSANDHUMANITIES
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
Great Writers in Small Doses THE
SHORT STORY
WITH LYNNE AGRESS, PHD FORMER JHU FACULTY AND AUTHOR
Anyone who believes short stories differ from novels only in length has never read a great short story. Read and analyze short stories by some of the world's greatest past masters, including Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Faulkner, Chekhov, Kafka, Guy de Maupassant, Kate Chopin, D.H. Lawrence, James Joyce, Flannery O'Connor, and Eudora Welty, as well as Alice Walker, Cynthia Ozick, and Jhumpa Lahiri. Discussions focus on theme, setting, and historical/cultural contexts and artistry.
RegisterNow MONDAYS August 24 - September 28 6:30PM - 8:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
Backlash and Backtalkers
In this course, thought leaders like Kimberle Williams Crenshaw and others will provide a lens through which we can see where power comes and collides, where it interlocks and intersects. Our objective is to harness the ability to talk back against claims that the world as we have experienced it is the only way it can be. To engage in the act of turning a critical eye to things we are told are unfixable or "just the way they are".
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WITH ERNEST QUARLES, ESQ. ATTORNEY, CRITICAL RACE RESEARCHER AND JHU HISTORY FACULTY TUESDAYS October 20 - December 1 7:00PM - 9:00PM ET (6 Sessions) VIRTUAL
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
ARTSANDHUMANITIES
An Illustrated History of NYC
FROM MANNAHATTA TO THE GILDED AGE
WITH GEORGE SCHEPER, PHD
SENIOR LECTURER, ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Trace the city's evolution from Dutch New Amsterdam through the colonial era, the American Revolution, and the Gilded Age, exploring the people, ideas, and institutions that shaped its identity—from Central Park and the Brooklyn Bridge to the worlds of Walt Whitman, Edith Wharton, Jacob Riis, and beyond.
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
VIRTUAL
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MONDAYS
October 19 - November 23
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
PERCEPTION, POWER AND HUMAN JUDGEMENT
WITH JOSE LOPEZ-GONZALEZ, PHD, A&S '81 (MA) ECONOMIST, PHILOSOPHER, AND LECTURER
How do people make sense of an increasingly complex world?
Examine how individuals and nations understand world events, make decisions, and respond to political change, conflict, and uncertainty. Drawing on insights from philosophy, politics, and history, the course encourages thoughtful discussion about the challenges facing our interconnected world and how our perspectives influence the way we interpret it.
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WEDNESDAYS
August 26 - September 30
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
CREATIVE WRITING
The Moser Family Writing Series brings a fres focus to creative writing within Odyssey. Inaugural Writer In Residence Gabriella Fee A&S ‘22 (MFA) is organizing a special lineup o writing courses, field excursions, and virtua lectures—look for her offerings alongside al our outstanding creative writing courses.
GABRIELLA FEE
KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘22 (MFA)
Prose Poetry and Flash Fiction
Play at the boundary of poetry and prose. We'll think about what constitutes a poem in the absence of its most recognizable feature: the line, and what constitutes a short story where narrative meets intense compression. Explore questions of craft that are central to writing well across genre: how do you create, maintain, and diffuse moments of lyric intensity? How do you channel energy efficiently toward the heart of a story? How do you make use of the sentence as a unit of music and meaning?
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TUESDAYS August 25 - September 29 10:00AM - 12:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
JALEN EUTSEY
Confessional Poetry MASKS
AND MIRRORS
Explore the transformative power of metaphor, allusion, and connotation to uncover truth through indirection. By channeling personal experience through the imaginative lenses of pop culture, literature, nature, and history, discover how language can both conceal and illuminate Experiment with “masks” that allow the poetic voice to shapeshift inviting multiple selves to speak, observe, and reflect. Readings from Ross Gay, Terrance Hayes, Patricia Smith, Louise Glück, Elizabeth Bishop, and others will guide our journey.
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KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘18 (MFA)
TUESDAYS
October 20 - December 1
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
JANE S. KIM
Korean Science & Speculative Fiction
From the rapid industrialization under dictatorship of the 1970s to the democratization movement in 1987, South Korean science fiction has been a way to represent the South Korean political unconscious. More than ever, global audiences are familiar with South Korean visual media, but what about fiction? Explore science fiction as a literature of ideas, and discover the critical relevance of these works as commentary on contemporary social, political, and environmental issues.
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KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘25 (MFA)
SUNDAYS
October 25 - December 6
3:00PM - 5:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
PHOEBE OATHOUT
Beyond the Gaucho
ARGENTINE SHORT STORIES
For readers and writers alike, explore the art of the Argentine short story—from the metaphysical puzzles of Jorge Luis Borges to the mind-bending speculative fiction of contemporary writers. Explore twentieth- and twenty-first-century Argentine short prose that engages with the styles, themes, and techniques of their place and time. Reflect on several questions: How have Argentine writers represented national identity in a country shaped by immigration, dictatorship, and economic upheaval? What role do fantasy, absurdity, and the uncanny play in Argentine literature? How do these stories challenge conventional ideas of reality, history, and memory?
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WEDNESDAYS
October 21 - December 2
KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘23 (MFA)
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
ARTSANDHUMANITIES
CREATIVEWRITING
Writer’s Workshop
WITH PATRICIA BENESH
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ‘75 (CERT), ‘77 (ED.D), ‘80 (MA), ‘83 (MA)
Take a deep dive into plot, characters, and style! For fiction and narrative nonfiction writers: Enhance your draft material with a small group of supportive writers, while reviewing fictionwriting principles and examples. Experience enthusiastic support and feedback in this small-group writing workshop that addresses your specific writing concerns.
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TUESDAYS
October 20 - November 24 5:00PM - 6:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
VIRTUAL
WITH BARBARA MORRISON
POET, WRITER, TEACHER
We all have stories to tell. In this course, new and experienced writers will practice telling theirs in journals, memoirs, personal essays, blogs, and other forms of writing. After looking at examples, we’ll discuss how to get started and then begin transforming our experiences into stories that will preserve memories and touch others
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TUESDAYS
October 27 - November 10
6:30PM - 8:30PM ET (3 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR
WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
WITH A STEP-BY-STEP PLAN
Writing a book is one of the top "bucket list" goals of people around the world. This course will provide a framework to break this down into reasonable and realistic steps to make writing and publishing a book an achievable goal. Learn the "anatomy" of a book, how to get your ideas organized, how to overcome writer's block, and self-publish on Amazon KDP: one of the biggest publishing platforms in the world.
CAREY BUSINESS SCHOOL, ‘13 (MBA)
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TUESDAYS
October 20 - November 24 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Community Problem Solving
TURNNG CONCERNS INTO ACTION
Community challenges are often complex, emotional, and difficult to address without a clear process. This course introduces a practical, nonpartisan framework for turning concern into constructive action. Using discussion, case studies, and a Civic Action Map, learn to define issues clearly, separate facts from assumptions, identify stakeholders and resources, and develop realistic solutions. Ideal for community leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit professionals to address organizational challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
Effective Networking
FOR BUSINESS, CAREER CHANGE, AND LIFE
Networking is a critical skill, yet we seldom spend time honing it. Learn best practices for managing your network of personal and professional contacts and cultivating meaningful relationships in business and in life. Strengthen your conversational skills to "break the ice," bridge into relevant topics, get and give value from each encounter, and define next steps.
CHRISTOPHE LEROY
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, ‘02 (MA)
RegisterNow THURSDAYS
August 27 - September 17 7:00PM - 8:30PM ET (4 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE VIRTUAL
Your Podcast Revisited
LEADERSHIP, IMPACT & VISIBILITY
WITH REGINA LARKO
AWARD WINNING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND HOST #IMPACT
Rethink your podcast as more than content but as a platform for influence, visibility, connection, and growth. Evaluate goals, production workflows, marketing strategies, collaborations, sponsorship opportunities, and creative direction while exploring how a podcast can advance broader professional, creative, or personal objectives. Designed for those with an existing podcast or one nearing launch, this course is not a beginner’s guide.
WITH KARLY FEINBERG
BUSINESS CONSULTANT AND PROGRAM STRATEGIST
FROM IDEA TO FIRST (OR NEXT) CLIENT RegisterNow
THURSDAYS
October 22 - December 3 7:00AM - 9:00AM ET (6 Sessions)
Turn your expertise into a thriving service business. Identify customer needs, define your target audience, refine pricing and offers, and create messaging that attracts clients. Through practical exercises, guided instruction, and market research techniques, participants will build a foundation for sustainable growth. Leave with a completed workbook and actionable tools you can use immediately to win your first or next client.
October 20 - November 10 7:00PM - 8:00PM ET (4 Sessions) RegisterNow
TUESDAYS
WHITING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ‘01
VIRTUAL
YOUR
Leadership Operating System BUILDING
This practical leadership course helps participants move beyond work-life balance and build a personalized System of Success (SOS) a sustainable framework for leading effectively across every area of life. Through guided reflection, proven tools, and strategic planning, you'll learn how to align your work, wellbeing, home, and community with your values and priorities. Create a more intentional, integrated, and sustainable approach to success
October 22 -
3 3:00PM - 4:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
Becoming An Intentional Physician
WITH THOMAS COX, MD, A&S ‘81
AUTHOR, PHYSICIAN, AND PROFESSOR EMERITUS
ARTSANDHUMANITIES VIRTUAL PROFESSIONALPRACTICE
Participants will develop a better understanding of the key elements to making informed and value-based career decisions.
Topics to be covered include professional identity formation in medical education, identifying role models and mentors, developing strong peer relationships and support systems, and leadership development.
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WEDNESDAYS
October 21 - November 11
6:00PM - 7:30PM ET (4 Sessions)
VIRTUAL
WITH RUDY MALCOM, A&S ‘21
FACULTY ASSOCIATE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY AND WRITER
Narrative medicine seeks to humanize healthcare by fostering empathy by emphasizing the lived experiences. Through journal articles, as well as a film and a graphic novel, this course introduces participants to narratives of illness, disability, and beyond, along with approaches to responding to them. Explore a real-world application of narrative medicine while developing the skills needed to create spaces for reflection and connection.
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TUESDAYS
October 20 - November 24
7:00PM - 9:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
RAUL SHAH
KREIGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, ‘16
Tax and Investing for Pre-Retirees
Take control of your financial future with strategies designed to reduce lifetime taxes, build an investment portfolio positioned for resilience, and incorporate charitable giving into a broader financial plan. Learn practical tax planning moves, tax-efficient withdrawals, and required minimum distribution strategies, while also exploring investment portfolio construction through a value investing lens. Leave with concrete steps to improve retirement outcomes and navigate financial decisions.
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
PROFESSIONALPRACTICE
Selling from Your Home
WITH JOHN LIM, BUS ‘13 (MBA) AUTHOR, ENTREPRENEUR, PODCASTER
Learn the essentials of e-commerce in this beginner-friendly course! Explore how to sell books, clothes, and collectibles on platforms like PangoBooks, Poshmark, and eBay. Whether you're launching a side hustle or simply clearing out your closet, you’ll leave with a practical, step-by-step guide to get started and maybe even turn clutter into cash.
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TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
August 24 - September 21 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (5 Sessions)
VIRTUAL
GETTING STARTED WITH E-COMMERCE MONDAYS VIRTUAL
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION & MARKETING STRATEGIST
Participants will learn how to utilize LinkedIn for professional and business growth. We'll cover what you need to make your profile stand out, how to develop an effective LinkedIn marketing strategy, and how to grow your professional network online.
WITH RICH PERRY TUESDAYS October 20 - November 24 6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions) RegisterNow
Resilience in a Changing World
Learn how to navigate uncertainty and make informed decisions using the FORTIFY Framework, a practical approach to building resilience in rapidly changing environments. Gain hands-on experience applying simple tools and structured thinking to assess risks, interpret data, and translate insights into clear, actionable decisions By the end of the course, you will be better equipped to respond to disruption with confidence and apply these skills in both professional and real-world settings.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
Alchemizing the Secular and Sacred
WITH JERRY WEBSTER, PHD
BALTIMORE SHAMBHALA BUDDHIST CENTER
Explore the imaginative and spiritually rich writings of acclaimed authors George Saunders and Ruth Ozeki, whose work is deeply informed by Buddhist thought and practice. Examine how these writers use innovative storytelling to explore themes of mortality, healing, identity, time, and transformation. Through guided discussion, discover how contemporary fiction can deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
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THURSDAYS
October 22 - November 19
6:30PM - 8:30PM ET (5 Sessions)
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
VIRTUAL
Holistic Outlook on Mental Health
WITH VASUDHA GUPTA, BUS '23 (MBA)
CEO AND FOUNDER OF AMERICAN AYURVEDA, NEW YORK
Mental health is essential to overall well-being, yet it is influenced by a complex interplay of biology, lifestyle, emotions, and environment. Explore mental health through both modern science and Ayurvedic traditions. Participants will examine the neuroscience of stress, emotions, and habits; learn how mental health differs from mental illness; and explore factors that contribute to mental and physical imbalance.
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WEDNESDAYS
October 21 - November 25
7:00PM - 8:00PM ET (6 Sessions)
VIRTUAL
LEARNING AND GROWING INTO OUR BEST SELVES
Nourish the mind and spirit in this uplifting exploration of wellness through literature exploring themes of resilience, selfcompassion, purpose, and connection. Read Colmenares’ A Great Big Visual Hug, Debbie Tung’s Everything Is Okay, Donna Ashworth’s Life, and Life’s Journeys According to Mister Rogers by Fred Rogers. Through visual storytelling, humor, and poetry, join a welcoming space to recharge and gain inspiration for living with greater kindness and intention.
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August 25 - September 15 7:00PM - 8:30PM ET (4 Sessions)
ARTSANDHUMANITIES VIRTUAL HEALTHANDWELLNESS
TOP RATED INSTRUCTOR WITH 3+ TERMS OF EXCELLENCE
Tending Grief
CREATIVE NON-FICTION & MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP
Skills to Design Life Forward
WITH ALEXANDRA HEWETT
PSYCHOTHERAPIST, WRITER AND EDUCATOR
Grief touches every life, yet finding the words to express loss can be challenging. Explore how acclaimed authors including Elizabeth Gilbert, Jesmyn Ward, Joan Didion, and Stephanie Foo have written about grief, memory, resilience, and healing. Reflect on your own experiences of loss and explore the power of storytelling as a way to process grief, connect with others, and discover meaning through writing.
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WEDNESDAYS
October 21 - December 2
6:30PM - 8:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
WITH LINDA MUNDY, MED ‘88 (MD)
INFECTIOUS DISEASES PHYSICIAN, EXECUTIVE COACH, AND MEDITATION PRACTITIONER
Design your next chapter with greater intention and clarity. This six-week course combines mindfulness practices, self-reflection, and practical tools to help participants deepen their understanding of core values, broaden perspectives, overcome limiting patterns, and cultivate the presence needed to pursue a future that feels both meaningful and energizing.
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MONDAYS
August 24 - September 28
8:00AM - 9:00AM ET (6 Sessions)
E AND TECHNOLOGY
DEVIN MORGAN
Understanding the Polygraph
METHODS, MYTHS AND REAL-WORLD USE
Explore the science, methods, and real-world applications of polygraph examinations. Learn how physiological responses are measured, how exam questions are developed, and how results are interpreted. Through case examples, discussion of common myths and misconceptions, and a live virtual demonstration, you'll gain an insider's perspective on the polygraph process. Whether you're interested in criminal justice, psychology, law, or simply curious about human behavior, this course offers a balanced, fact-based look at lie detection.
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KRIEGER SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, A&S ‘22 (MS)
TUESDAY / THURSDAY
September 15 & September 17
5:00PM - 7:00PM ET (2 Sessions)
ARTSANDHUMANITIES VIRTUAL SCIENCEANDTECHNOLOGY
What is Modern Science?
WITH ALEX MEREDITH, PHD, MED ‘78 (MA)
PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF ANATOMY AND NEUROBIOLOGY
AT VCU, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
How did humanity move from stone tools and ancient myths to modern science and the Scientific Method? Trace the remarkable history of human understanding, from prehistoric toolmakers and the first writing systems to the Scientific Revolution and the technological world of today. Discover how observation, experimentation, and evidence gradually transformed humanity’s understanding of nature and opportunities facing science in the future.
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TUESDAYS
November 10 - November 17
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (2 Sessions)
Outbreak on the High Seas
A CASE STUDY IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE
WITH ASHLEY WATERS GORDON, MD, A&S ‘01
HEALTH RESEARCHER & PHYSICIAN
What happens when a mysterious disease outbreak unfolds in real time? Using the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak of April–May 2026 as a case study, this course places you in the role of an infectious disease investigator. Discover how outbreaks are investigated, how scientists assess risk and uncertainty, and how critical decisions are made when answers are still emerging.
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WEDNESDAYS
September 16 - October 7
6:00PM - 8:00PM ET (4 Sessions)
WHITING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ‘00
Designing Safe And Effective Medical Devices
Medical devices play a vital role in modern healthcare, from diagnostic tools and monitoring systems to life-saving implants
But how are these products developed to ensure they are both safe and effective for human use? This course introduces the principles of Design Controls as defined in FDA QMSR, the regulation for medical devices sold in the United States and ISO 13485:2016, the international standard governing quality management systems for medical devices
TUESDAYS October 20 - November 10 7:00PM - 9:00PM ET (4 Sessions)
Stream Ecology:
A Bug’s Life
Explore the fascinating world of stream ecology through the lens of macroinvertebrates - the small but vital creatures that shape aquatic ecosystems. This course introduces participants to their identification, life cycles, and ecological roles, revealing how these organisms indicate water quality and support biodiversity. Deepen your appreciation for freshwater environments by discovering the intricate connections between stream life and human well-being.
KENNETH BELT, PHD
WHITING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, ‘91, ‘94 (MS)
WEDNESDAYS August 26 - September 30 6:00PM - 7:30PM ET (6 Sessions)
