Eclectics (Open to the Public)

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Alternate Tuesdays • 10:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. • Auditorium

September 10, 24 • October 8, 22 • November 5, 19

Explore topics you never even knew existed! Experts recruited by the class coordinators introduce their fields of specialty and open windows on their research. Each semester offers great variety, and each class is unique and enlightening.

Coordinators: Barbara Rosen and Britt Wachsman   

Tech Coordinator: Bob Newcomb

Click here for a flyer with the topics. PDF File

Topic, Date, Speaker

Description

Twins: The Science and the Fascination

September 10

Speaker: Nancy Segal, PhD, Department of Developmental Psychology, Director of Twin Studies Center, CSUF

Back by popular demand, Dr. Segal is an internationally acclaimed researcher and author on the fascinating topic of twins separated at birth. Her previous presentations at OLLI have been extremely popular so you won’t want to miss this one.

Free Speech and the First Amendment: The Legal Challenges

September 24

Speaker: Jason Shepard, Interim Dean, College of Communications, CSUF

From January 6 at the Capitol to college campuses and demonstrations across the country, free speech has
become a major challenge in the last few years. When do the first amendment and free speech collide? What have the courts said? Come hear from an expert in media law and first amendment freedoms.
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AI: What Does the Future Hold? Pros and Cons of AI

October 8

Speaker: Amir Dabirian, PhD, Provost, and Vice President of Academic Affairs, CSUF

AI, AI, AI. It’s all we hear about these days. Where is this leading us? The good, the bad and the ugly. How will AI effect your life? And what about the upcoming election?

Measuring Waves of Gravity from Across the Universe with LIGO and Cosmic Explorer

October 22

Speaker: Josh Smith PhD, Professor of Physics and Director, Gravitational Wave Center, CSUF

Einstein was right in 1915 when he predicted gravitational waves and his theory of relativity. But did you know that the LIGO Scientific Collaboration right here at CSUF was part of a 14-nation collaboration which proved this theory? Come enter space with our own Dr. Josh Smith to learn more about this exciting research.

City of Hope Comes to Orange County

November 5

Speaker: Edward S. Kim, MD, MBA, FACP, FASCO; Physician-in-Chief & Sr. Vice President, City of Hope Orange County

The recent opening of the new City of Hope campus in The OC brings a whole new level of medical care and research to the county. Come learn about the new City of Hope hospital and the amazing research being done at City of Hope.

Election Returns So Far: What Just Happened and What Remains Too Close to Call?

November 8

Speaker: Jodi Balma, Professor of Political Science, Fullerton College

Frustrating as it is, we can expect that not all election returns will be in 3 days after the election. Award winning political scientist, Jodi Balma, will join us to lead us through what we know so far, the implications of the results, and the potential impact of the outstanding election returns

Rwanda: Walking on Water

November 19

Speakers: Former CSUF President Fram Virjee and Julie Virjee

OLLI is thrilled to welcome back Fram and Julie Virjee. They have lived in Rwanda and traveled there extensively, including recently leading a tour of Rwanda and S. Africa for 42 members of the CSUF University Choir. Come learn from them about the beauty they find in the people and the landscape of Rwanda as well as
the amazing work they have done there with their non-profit, Yambi Rwanda.

 

Check out the presentation about our course that we made for the Fall 2024 Open House.