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June 26 Monday1:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Len Sharp, MS, CAS, retired Earth Science teacher, adjunct professor of Education, LeMoyne College and Civil War enthusiastLocations: HealthLink RoomThe American Civil War raged for nearly four years from the firing upon Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861... read more -
January 30 – February 13 Mondays1:00 PM → 3:00 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Kaye Lindauer, MS, MLS, MDIV, former instructor, Syracuse University, workshop leader, freelance storyteller, Special Studies faculty, Chautauqua InstitutionLocations: This course will be taught online.The psyche talks about itself in fairy tales, which are always about transformation of consciousness and renewal. Explore the... read more -
November 12 Thursday2:00 PM → 3:15 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Allan Kolsky, Principal Clarinet, The Syracuse OrchestraLocations: Oasis Lecture HallJoin the Syracuse Orchestra’s Principal Clarinetist for a deep dive into one the greatest masterpieces of American music—Aaron Copland’s Appalachian... read more -
January 26 – March 23 Mondays1:00 PM → 3:30 PMSessions: 3Instructor: Jennifer Michella, Oasis program and volunteer managerLocations: HealthLink RoomJoin us for a new take on your typical book group, but replace books with films instead. We will... read more -
January 14 – April 8 Tuesdays10:00 AM → 11:00 AMSessions: 4Instructor: Wendy Davenport, MA British and American Literature, high school and college English teacher and Oasis leadership team memberLocations: This course will be taught online.Join our Oasis book group! This ongoing group meets monthly. Share and discuss your opinions with others. Books should... read more -
May 20 – May 27 Wednesdays10:00 AM → 11:30 AMSessions: 2Instructor: Susan Sharp, MS, retired Earth Science and Astrobiology teacher, adjunct instructor of Astrobiology, SUNY ESF, Woodrow Wilson Fellow at Princeton UniversityLocations: HealthLink RoomMost of the major medical advances of the Civil War were in organization and technique, rather than medical breakthroughs.... read more -
June 3 Thursday11:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 1Instructor: Diana Biro and Eric Rogers, Oasis Advisory Council and Education Committee membersLocations: This course will be taught online.In August 2015, Diana and Eric spent 3 days in Iceland, a short but memorable visit. They’ll share photos... read more -
May 17 – June 7 Tuesdays10:00 AM → 12:00 PMSessions: 4Instructor: Tom Henry, MS, retired social studies/history teacher and historianLocations: This course will be taught online.Tet brought down the Johnson administration, opening the way for Nixon’s election in 1968. “Peace with Honor” would prove... read more -
September 19 – November 14 Thursdays9:30 AM → 12:30 PMSessions: 5Instructor: Carol Madar, creative writing instructor, Onondaga Community College, Cicero-North Syracuse School District and North Syracuse Community Education Programs, and writerLocations: Oasis StudioIn a supportive, encouraging environment participants will explore various stops, turns and reflections on life’s journey in a variety... read more -
September 12 – November 7 Tuesdays3:30 PM → 6:30 PMSessions: 5Instructor: Carol Madar, creative writing instructor, Onondaga Community College, Cicero-North Syracuse School District and North Syracuse Community Education Programs, and writerLocations: Jamesville Dewitt Library Explore the journey of writing about some vivid memories of your life. Re-discover events, experiences and images as an... read more