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Lifelong Learning Experiences for the Curious Mind

Register for FREE Classes   

In collaboration with our community partners we are excited to offer FREE classes for our members and the general public. The Fall FREE lineup will be open for registration on Aug. 25th. You can create your account now and be prepared to register for the classes on Monday, Aug. 25th at 9:00 a.m.

FREE class Registration Steps:

  1. You must have an OLLI account to register for FREE classes.  You can create a FREE account quickly by clicking here.  If you already have an account, sign in;
  2. Add the classes you wish to attend by clicking the 'Add to Cart' button;
  3. Complete the 'checkout process', it will not charge you at checkout;
  4. Your classes will be added in your account under 'My Class List'
  5. You will receive a reminder email two days before the class begins.

Space is limited in these classes and registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We expect these classes to have waitlists, so if for some reason your plans change and you cannot attend, please be sure to email olli@asu.edu so we can open spots to the waitlist.

  • 060 | The Buzz on Crime: Unlocking Mysteries with Forensic Entomology  | In-Person
  • Fee: $0.00
    Day of Week: Tu
    Dates: Oct. 21
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Glendale Foothills Library
    Room: Roadrunner Room
    Instructor: Dr. Jonathan Parrott

    Join Dr. Jonathan Parrott, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, to explore the fascinating world of forensic entomology—the use of insects in solving crimes! Discover how tiny clues left by insects can provide crucial insights to crime scene investigators and scientists. Dr. Parrott will also share innovative research from Arizona State University, demonstrating how forensic experts—including DNA specialists—are unlocking new ways to understand and solve mysteries involving blow flies, maggots, and other insects at crime scenes.
 

  • 062 | Four Cold-Weather Travel Destinations to Help Break the Arizona Heat  | In-Person
  • Fee: $0.00
    Day of Week: W
    Dates: Oct. 22
    Times: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Scottsdale - Mustang Library
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Dan Fellner

    Looking to vicariously escape the 100+ degree Arizona temperatures? Let’s take a trip through the eyes of a travel writer to four chilly, off-the-beaten-path destinations—Greenland, Spitsbergen, Iceland, and the White Continent of Antarctica. Learn about the indigenous cultures and wildlife living in these territories and see some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet. You might even get some inspiration for your next vacation. Our presenter, Dan Fellner, has written about and photographed all four destinations for the Arizona Republic’s Travel section and will share his recommendations on how best to experience these fascinating places.
 

  • 081 | Arizona Stories: Hidden Histories  | In-Person
  • Fee: $0.00
    Day of Week: Tu
    Dates: Nov. 4
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Scottsdale - Civic Center Library
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Dr. Eduardo Pagán

    Join Dr. Eduardo Pagán, a professor of history at ASU, as he leads us on a historical journey through fascinating—and often overlooked—events and individuals that illuminate different aspects of Arizona’s past. The stories will include how national debates entangled Arizona’s quest for statehood and introduce you to the most accomplished Arizona pioneer you’ve never heard of. As Dr. Pagán delves into these riveting histories, we’ll gain a firsthand look at some of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped our great state.
 

  • 105 | Poetry as Medicine: An Undergraduate-Led Dialogue on Aging & Healing  | In-Person
  • Fee: $0.00
    Day of Week: Tu Th
    Dates: Dec. 2, 4
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Tempe Public Library
    Room: Connections Program Room
    Instructor: Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski

    Current students from Dr. Rosemarie Dombrowski’s Medical Humanities course at ASU (HON 394 Poetry & Medicine) will lead this intergenerational session exploring the efficacy of reading and writing poetry as a means of navigating aging, illness, and loss, while promoting wellness and healing. Students will share excerpts from studies, lead discussions of selected poems, and engage attendees in short reflective writing exercises.
 

  • 110 | French & English: Two Languages with a Shared History  | In-Person
  • Fee: $0.00
    Day of Week: W
    Dates: Dec. 3
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Glendale Foothills Library
    Room: Roadrunner Room
    Instructor: Dr. Markus Cruse

    This lecture will explore the history of the French language from its Latin origins to the present, with a focus on the relationship between French and English. We will examine maps, monuments, manuscript illuminations, and paintings to establish the historical context of each era of linguistic development. Next, we will discuss the major phenomena that shaped both spoken and written French. Much of our discussion will focus on the French influence on English in the late Middle Ages, as well as the influence of English on French since the nineteenth century. Other topics include the transition from Latin to French, the reasons people began writing in French, how French dialects were replaced by a standard language, and the future of the French language.
 

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