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ArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia Odyssey March 23, March 23, MondayArts and Humanities, Odyssey, Virtual, Lynn Agress, Timely Shakespeare: Two Tragedies and Two Comedies, Shakespeare, Poetry Course Title: Timely Shakespeare: Two Tragedies and Two ComediesInstructor: Lynne Agress, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey  March 23, 2026 - April 27, 2026 (6 Sessions) Mondays,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Dive into four of Shakespeare’s most compelling masterpieces—Hamlet, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, and Twelfth Night. Through guided discussion and close reading, we’ll explore the complex characters, poetic brilliance, and universal themes that make these plays endlessly relevant. From jealousy and ambition to love and disguise, Shakespeare’s insights into human nature continue to illuminate our world today.*Top Rated Instructor* Join us for a Bonus Odyssey Excursion!Experience one of Shakespeare’s most gripping tragedies on Sunday, May 31st at 2PM with a special Odyssey excursion to see Othello at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. Directed by Simon Godwin and starring the electrifying Wendell Pierce (Elsbeth, The Wire) as Othello, this production delves into the devastating power of language, manipulation, and jealousy.  Enrolled Odyssey participants of Timely Shakespeare with Lynne Agress can enjoy this bonus outing for just $45 (regularly $100). Your course confirmation will include a link to purchase tickets at this special rate.Explore more learning opportunities and upcoming courses by visiting our SPRING 2026 Odyssey Virtual Catalog._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies 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:Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistanceJohns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-developmentSelect the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.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 by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.shakespeare-our-greatest-and-mos
    SOLD OUT
 Mar 23, 2026
 06:30 PM EDT
Timely Shakespeare: Two Tragedies and Two Comedies with Lynne Agress, PhD
 Ticket Options
Per alum or guest$30
Per Young Alum or Current Grad Student$25
 Location
555 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC
WomeninBusiness SharedInterestandIdentity April 22, April 22, WednesdayWomen of Hopkins DMV Women of Hopkins Young Alumni Association Washington DC Maryland Virginia Alumnae Event Regional Sponsored by Women of Hopkins DMV and Young Alumni GroupJoin us for an evening of interactive discussion on mentorship and networking designed to spark clarity, confidence, and meaningful connection among Hopkins women across different career stages and industries. The session begins with brief, thought-provoking insights from our speakers on crafting mentorship experience with powerful bidirectional value, through real stories, personal reflections, and practical data. Participants will then engage in guided reflection and small group dialogue with one another to share their experience and gather fresh perspectives on building relationships critical to their professional growth. Food and beverages will be provided. All alums and friends are welcome to participate!A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events.  If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.      While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending. This is subject to change. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund PolicyThe Alumni Association strives to make our events and activities as inclusive and equitable as possible. Please reach out to srai10@jhu.edu if there are financial barriers to your participation, and we will do our best to assist you. quick-conversations-with-women-o
 Apr 22, 2026
 06:00 PM EDT
Assembling Your Career Cabinet: Connecting and Learning Across Experience