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Odyssey Virtual March 24, March 24, MondayAnton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer, Lynne Agress, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story WriterInstructor: Lynne Agress, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey March 24, 2025 - April 28, 2025 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Chekhov, hailed as the greatest playwright after Shakespeare, remains timeless, with his works performed year after year. In this course, we’ll dive into his masterpiece “The Lady with the Dog” and explore three iconic plays: Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. Get ready for rich discussions and unforgettable stories! Join us for a Bonus Odyssey Excursion!Step into the bittersweet world of Chekhov with a special Odyssey outing to see Uncle Vanya at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington DC, starring the incomparable Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington). This acclaimed production brings Chekhov’s masterpiece to life with humor, heartbreak, and breathtaking performances. Join us on Sunday April 13th at 2PM for this unforgettable theatrical experience! Enrolled Odyssey participants of the "Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer" course can enjoy this exclusive excursion for just $45 (regularly $100). Your course confirmation will include a link to purchase tickets at this discounted rate. 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. All ticket sales are final - ticketed events are non-refundable.*Tickets should not be sold or transferred without JHAA approval JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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. anton-chekhov-the-great-russian-

Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer with Lynne Agress, PhD

Odyssey Virtual March 24, March 24, MondayMia Pandey Gordon, Odyssey, Virtual, Arts and Humanities, Writing Inspired by PaintingsCourse Title: Writing Inspired by PaintingsInstructor: Mia Pandey Gordon, A&S '15 (MA)Brought to you by Odyssey March 24, 2025 - April 28, 2025 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Enhance your appreciation of both literature and art in this engaging course that explores the dynamic interplay between visual and written expression. Delve into poetry, short stories, nonfiction, and novel excerpts inspired by renowned works of art, and discover how creative writing brings masterpieces to life in new and imaginative ways.*Participants will need to have access to the novel Girl with a Pearl Earring_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.writing-inspired-by-paintings-wi

Writing Inspired by Paintings with Mia Pandey Gordon, A&S '15 (MA)

Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayDeclutter Your Home and Free Your Life, John Lim, Health and Wellness, Virtual, Odyssey, Organization Course Title: Declutter Your Home and Free Your LifeInstructor: John Lim, Bus '14 (MBA)Brought to you by Odyssey March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Stuff! As a society, we’ve accumulated so much stuff that we now have to rent space for the extra stuff that we can’t fit into our homes. Garages no longer store cars but toys, clothing, furniture, and other accumulated stuff. In this class, I will cover a step-by-step process to declutter your home by employing several strategies, including recycling, repurposing, donating, and selling items you no longer need or want. We’ll look at the history of clutter categories, what causes us to accumulate and store too much of those items, and how we can let go of certain things that are difficult to say goodbye to. By the end of the course, you’ll have a plan to start decluttering your home and free your life (and vice versa). Each class will explore categories of clutter, ways to minimize or eliminate it, and several philosophies from decluttering and minimalist practitioners, including Marie Kondo, Fumio Sasaki, and Margaretta Magnusson. Class will also include a discussion period for participants to share their biggest decluttering challenges so that we can come up with solutions together. Finally, we will create a decluttering guide with additional resources and solutions. As a courtesy, class sessions will be recorded for students who have to miss a session._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.declutter-your-home-and-free-you

Declutter Your Home and Free Your Life with John Lim, Bus '14 (MBA)

Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayMastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business Growth, Rich Perry, Personal and Professional Development, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Mastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business GrowthInstructor: Rich Perry, MBABrought to you by Odyssey March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: 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._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.mastering-linkedin-for-professio

Mastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business Growth with Rich Perry, MBA

Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayVienna 1900 - the Birth of Viennese Modernism, George Scheper, Virtual, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Vienna 1900 - the Birth of Viennese ModernismInstructor: Dr. George Scheper, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: The Habsburg capital's transition from a world of aristocratic Catholic conservatism to avant-garde experimentation culminated in an explosion of creativity in art, literature, music, philosophy and science. We first survey the background of 18th century Baroque and 19th century bourgeois “Old Vienna,” and the comfortable bourgeois lifestyle of "the waltz city." We then turn to the distinctive innovations in art and architecture that take us from the middle-class successes of the Ringstrasse era, to the bolder work of the artists of the Viennese Secession -- Otto Wagner, Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffmann -- and conclude with the starker work of Expressionists Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka, on the eve of WW I._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.vienna-1900-the-birth-of-viennes

Vienna 1900 - the Birth of Viennese Modernism with Dr. George Scheper, PhD

Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayVoyage of the Titanic: From Dream to Disaster, Ernest Liotti, Virtual, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Voyage of the Titanic: From Dream to DisasterInstructor: Ernest Liotti, Peab '80 Brought to you by Odyssey March 25, 2025 - April 15, 2025 (4 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: What keeps the Titanic’s tragic story alive in our imaginations over a century later? This compelling series dives into the history of the White Star Line’s ambitious vision to create three opulent super liners to rival Cunard’s speed, culminating in the legendary Titanic. Discover how Titanic was designed as the pinnacle of luxury, advertised as nearly "unsinkable," and yet met a heartbreaking end. Through a blend of history and cinema, we’ll trace Titanic’s journey from launch to disaster, exploring iconic films like A Night to Remember (1958), Titanic (1943 German propaganda), Titanic (1953), and James Cameron’s epic Titanic (1997) to see how film has reimagined this legendary tragedy. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.voyage-of-the-titanic-from-dream

Voyage of the Titanic: From Dream to Disaster with Ernest Liotti, Peab '80

Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayMaster Your Emotions, Cali Rossen, Virtual, Odyssey, Health and WellnessCourse Title: Master Your EmotionsInstructor: Cali RossenBrought to you by Odyssey March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: In this transformative course, students will engage in daily practices of meditation designed to expand self-awareness, cultivate self-love, and transcend limiting thoughts. Building upon foundational mindfulness techniques, the course delves deeper into sound meditation and cellular-level healing, guiding participants to release deeply held emotions and beliefs and promote healing from the inside out. Through relaxation techniques aimed at soothing the nervous system, students will learn to regulate hormones and other bodily systems, achieving greater balance and emotional resilience. Join us to journey within and move beyond, fostering a renewed sense of inner peace and well-being.*Participants should have earbuds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.master-your-emotions-with-cali-r

Master Your Emotions with Cali Rossen

Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayClassic Russian Films: War, Propaganda, Humor, and Tragedy, Jeffrey Brooks, Arts and Humanities, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Classic Russian Films: War, Propaganda, Humor, and TragedyInstructor: Dr. Jeffrey Brooks, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course explores the seminal Russian contribution to the avant-garde in film and art. The course will begin with Sergei Eisenstein’s use of montage, Rodchenko’s photography, and Malevich’s innovations in abstract painting. Students will go on to consider Soviet war movies, humor, and propaganda. Brief lectures will contextualize these developments in broader events of Russian history, culture, and politics. Most of the preparation will be through videos and films, but short readings may be assigned as the course progresses._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.classic-russian-films-war-propag

Classic Russian Films: War, Propaganda, Humor, and Tragedy with Dr. Jeffrey Brooks

Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdaySupreme Indifference, Ernest Quarles, Arts and Humanities, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Supreme IndifferenceInstructor: Ernest Quarles, Esq.Brought to you by Odyssey March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2024 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: A Critical Look at Justice DeniedThis course will : a) Examine the Roberts Court and decisions which impact civil rights. b) Review SCOTUS history and early cases which redefined Whiteness c) Assess SCOTUS decisions relating to systemic racism and determine whether those decisions actually work to cement racism in our American DNA d) Discuss Dark money and judicial corruption e) Clarence Thomas, Life After the Anita Hill Hearings and the judicial grab for executive level power._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.supreme-indifference-with-ernest

Supreme Indifference with Ernest Quarles, Esq.

Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayThe Life of Urban Stream Ecosystems, Kenneth Belt, Odyssey, Virtual, Science and TechnologyCourse Title: The Life of Urban Stream EcosystemsInstructor: Kenneth Belt, PhD, Eng '94 (MEE)Brought to you by Odyssey March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Students will learn via a holistic view of urban stream ecosystems, including hydrologic, ecological, biological, historical and cultural perspectives. Though presentations will be based on an interdisciplinary literature, we'll also provide a solid visual representations through photography and videos taken in the field. Significant time will be spent on restoration concepts and practices, including non-traditional aspects of urban watershed and aquatic rehabilitation._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.the-life-of-urban-stream-ecosyst

The Life of Urban Stream Ecosystems with Kenneth Belt, PhD, Eng '94 (MEE)

Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayGeorge Saunders: How Beginner’s Mind, First Thought, and Buddhist Meditation Practice Inform His Writing and Teaching, Jerry Webster, Health and Wellness, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: George Saunders: How Beginner’s Mind, First Thought, and Buddhist Meditation Practice Inform His Writing and TeachingInstructor: Jerry Webster, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey March 26, 2025 - April 23, 2025 (5 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Great art and fruitful meditation require techniques that dive into vast dimensions of human existence. George Saunders explores these dimensions deeply. His work unfolds from the contemplative wellsprings of life. Saunders captures beginner’s mind and first thought, two foundations of meditation practice, not only in shaping the schemata of the values of his daily life but also in shaping of his aesthetic expressions involving his writing style and his teaching techniques. Sanders’ Lincoln in the Bardo, a work from which he garnered the 2017 prestigious Booker Prize, is a fictional work surprisingly populated almost entirely by a cast of newly dead characters. In Buddhist terms, the most commonly used meaning of bardo is as an intermediate state between death and rebirth. Within the work Saunders envisions how Lincoln comes to grips with the death of his favorite son William in the course of the Civil War. Indeed, all of Saunders’ newly dead characters must navigate their own deaths. Saunders rests the background of his novel on teachings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead. In Saunders’ work A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russian Masters Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life, Saunders ventures further both into beginner’s mind and first thought. Saunders probes the works of four Russian short story masters analyzing both the themes and writing of these four writers as well as examining his own teaching and writing. This class will explore the powerful combination of meditation and writing and teaching in Saunders’ works. The class will include meditation exercises that inform Saunders’ creations.*Required Readings: George Saunders: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life (2021). Random House: ISBN 9781984856029.George Saunders: Lincoln in the Bardo (2017): Random House ISBN 9780812995343. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.george-saunders-how-beginner-s-m

George Saunders: How Beginner’s Mind, First Thought, and Buddhist Meditation Practice Inform His Writing and Teaching with Jerry Webster, PhD

Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayRevisiting Economics 101: The US and the Global Economy, Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, Business and Finance, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Revisiting Economics 101: The US and the Global EconomyInstructor: Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, A&S '92 (PhD)Brought to you by Odyssey March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Two important topics of today’s economy will be discussed: The economic reality we are dealing with now, and the economic thinking about the US and globally. These questions will be addressed from different perspectives that include economics concepts, the US financial system, social and economic equality, the international and global economy, and the world economic order. Also, the relevance of three contemporary schools of economic thinking will be addressed._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.revisiting-economics-101-the-us-

Revisiting Economics 101: The US and the Global Economy with Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, A&S '92 (PhD)

Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, ThursdayApplied Digital Marketing: Collaborations with Local Businesses, Dennis Yu, Virtual, Odyssey, Business and FinanceCourse Title: Applied Digital Marketing: Collaborations with Local BusinessesInstructor: Dennis YuBrought to you by Odyssey March 27, 2025 - May 01, 2025 (6 Sessions) Thursday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Students will work with local businesses to define clear marketing objectives that align with both academic and business goals. They will create compelling digital content that resonates with the target audience, fostering engagement and brand awareness. Students will learn to identify and reach the right audiences through effective targeting strategies, enhancing the impact of their marketing efforts._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.applied-digital-marketing-collab

Applied Digital Marketing: Collaborations with Local Businesses with Dennis Yu

Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, ThursdayJohn Hessler, Beyond the Standard Model an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and the Foundations of Quantum Gravity, Virtual, Odyssey, Science and TechCourse Title: Beyond the Standard Model an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and the Foundations of Quantum GravityInstructor: John HesslerBrought to you by Odyssey March 27, 2025 - May 01, 2025 (6 Sessions) Thursday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Students will learn the conceptual foundations of modern quantum field and explore the frontiers of current attempts to construct a quantum theory of gravity._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.beyond-the-standard-model-an-int

Beyond the Standard Model an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and the Foundations of Quantum Gravity with John Hessler

Odyssey Virtual March 31, March 31, MondaySarah Deutschmann, Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic Impact, Personal and Professional Development, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic ImpactInstructor: Sarah Deutschmann, SAIS '14 (MIPP)Brought to you by Odyssey March 31, 2025 - April 28, 2025 (5 Sessions) Monday, 7:45PM ET - 9:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: In today’s fast-paced, information-rich environment, the ability to distill key messages and deliver them effectively is a crucial skill. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, "Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic Impact" will help you elevate your communication capabilities, preparing you to influence and inform in any setting._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.mastering-briefing-skills-for-st

Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic Impact with Sarah Deutschmann, SAIS '14 (MIPP)

Odyssey Virtual April 01, April 1, TuesdayEgyptian Mythology, Haider Ali, Arts and Humanities, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Egyptian MythologyInstructor: Haider Ali, MSBABrought to you by Odyssey April 1, 2025 - April 22, 2025 (4 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course is an introduction to Egyptian Mythology. The course will look at the origins of the myths and mythological figures of ancient Egypt. We will discuss the various myths surrounding the Egyptian gods and their influence on ancient Egyptians._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.egyptian-mythology-with-haider-a

Egyptian Mythology with Haider Ali, MSBA

Odyssey Virtual April 01, April 1, TuesdayFrom Zero to Warp Speed: A Fast-Paced Introduction to Relativity, Anders Gårdestig, Virtual, Odyssey, Science and TechnologyCourse Title: From Zero to Warp Speed: A Fast-Paced Introduction to RelativityInstructor: Dr. Anders GårdestigBrought to you by Odyssey April 01, 2025 - April 22, 2025 (4 Sessions) Tuesday, 7:00PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: In this course you will learn, at a very quick pace, the fundamentals of Relativity, the theoretical and experimental considerations that led Einstein to develop his two theories, the mindblowing consequences the theories had for our understanding of the universe and how space and time are intertwined._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.from-zero-to-warp-speed-a-fast-p

From Zero to Warp Speed: A Fast-Paced Introduction to Relativity with Dr. Anders Gårdestig, PhD

Odyssey Virtual April 02, April 2, WednesdayThrift Your Home Beautiful, Alumni Academy, Virtual, Odyssey, Personal and Professional Development, Nellie GilliganCourse Title: Thrift Your Home BeautifulInstructor: Nellie Gilligan, J.D., A&S '91Brought to you by Odyssey April 2, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (5 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Looking to create a beautiful home on a budget, or just looking to create a more sustainable, thoughtful and meaningful lifestyle? Learn how to incorporate thrifting as a part of home design and lifestyle organization. We will explore what makes a living space beautiful; basic elements of home design; an introduction to thrifting channels; how to go about thrifting for your home; and how to live a more thrifting lifestyle._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.thrift-your-home-beautiful-with-

Thrift Your Home Beautiful with Nellie Gilligan, J.D., A&S '91

Odyssey Virtual April 03, April 3, ThursdayWrite Outside the Box: Novel Strategies and Practices to Ignite Your Creativity, Patricia Benesh, Odyssey, Virtual, Creative WritingCourse Title: Write Outside the Box: Novel Strategies and Practices to Ignite Your CreativityInstructor: Patricia Benesh, Ed.D., Ed '75 (Cert), '77 (PhD), '80 (MA), '83 (MA)Brought to you by Odyssey April 03, 2025 - April 24, 2025 (4 Sessions) Thursday, 5:00PM ET - 6:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: As a fiction writer you may experience times when you lose confidence in your material and get bored, or stuck. Perhaps it’s just a ho-hum attitude toward your current story or a portion of it. Or you’re just not motivated. You need a shot in your writing arm to take your writing to an exciting new level. If you’re nodding in agreement as you read this, this course is for you. Based on the workbook, Write Outside the Box, the four-week, 90-minute sessions are designed to sharpen your basic fiction writing elements (genre, setting, plot, character, style and pace.) You will examine vivid examples from The Great Gatsby and apply the basic principles to your own material using practice exercises. In between sessions, choose from a variety of exercises that are fun, imaginative, and inspirational to enhance your own passages, scenes, and/or chapters. Engage in discussions and feedback with other participants as your writing skills grow. Determine to continue using the workbook for your particular needs after the course ends.*Workbook: Write Outside the Box, Patricia Benesh, Ed.D (Available 2025 at Amazon.com)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.write-outside-the-box-novel-stra

Write Outside the Box: Novel Strategies and Practices to Ignite Your Creativity with Patricia Benesh, Ed.D, Ed '75 (Cert), '77 (PhD), '80 (MA), '83 (MA)

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Alumni Round RobinComplimentary

Happy Hour Admission$20

Location
3400 N Charles St
Baltimore, MD HopkinsatHome IndustriesandProfessions Odyssey April 12, April 12, SaturdayJoin us Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th for Men's Tennis alumni weekend. See below for the timeline of events for the weekend.Saturday, April 12th10:00 AM - Alumni Round Robin7:00 PM - Alumni Happy Hour - Papi's Hampden (3820 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211)Sunday, April 13th11:00 AM - Hopkins vs. Mary Washington2:00 PM - Hopkins vs. Stevensmen-s-tennis-alumni-weekend

Men's Tennis Alumni Weekend

Odyssey Virtual April 12, April 12, SaturdayCondensing Music, Orest Smovzh, Virtual, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Condensing MusicInstructor: Orest Smovzh, Peabody '20 (MM)Brought to you by Odyssey April 12, 2025 - May 03, 2024 (4 Sessions) Saturday, 3:00PM ET - 5:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course introduces the shortest classical music pieces ever, exploring how they became a distinct artistic practice and the practical reasons behind them. Going through the repertoire from the 16th century onwards, we will ultimately focus on 21st-century projects and solo violin works between 1 and 60 seconds long, with an occasional detour into non-classical genres such as punk, noise, and more.*Participants must have access to Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Bandcamp_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. 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.condensing-music-with-orest-smov

Condensing Music with Orest Smovzh, Peabody '20 (MM)

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Alumni or Guest$45

Location
610 F St NW
Washington, DCArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia IndustriesandProfessions April 13, April 13, Sunday"What a glorious life it was! What colors, what birds, what butterflies, what flowers!" – Astrov Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Odyssey program and the Arts, Entertainment and Media Industry GroupExperience the bittersweet, witty, and deeply human world of Anton Chekhov with Uncle Vanya at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC. This highly anticipated production stars the incomparable Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington) and brings Chekhov’s masterpiece to life with humor and heartbreak, exploring "the eternal battle between futility and change." This outing is hosted by Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Odyssey instructor Lynne Agress, Ph.D., a respected author and longtime opinion writer for The Baltimore Sun. She is currently teaching the Spring 2025 Odyssey course "Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer," offering expert insight into Chekhov’s works.Seats are located in the mezzanine and will be held at the box office will call for pickup on the day of the performance.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. All ticket sales are final - ticketed events are non-refundable.*Tickets should not be sold or transferred without JHAA approval JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policywashington-dc-uncle-vanya-with-t

Washington DC: Uncle Vanya with the Shakespeare Theatre Company starring Hugh Bonneville

TravelJune 10, June 10, TuesdayHopkins Journeys, Netherlands, Germany, France, SwitzerlandJune 10 - 21, 2025From $5,094Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Office of Alumni Relations, Lifelong LearningJoin us for an exceptional, 11-night European journey carefully crafted with the carefree comforts of river cruising and the ease of a luxury hotel stay. You’ll wend your way along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers for seven nights through the Netherlands, Germany and France, and then bask in Switzerland’s sensational scenery over three nights in the Swiss Alps.Aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe Viva Enjoy, savor the unfolding riverside scenery of terraced vineyards, castles and fairytale towns as you relax on deck. Daily shore excursions introduce you to Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Cologne, Cochem, Rüdesheim and Heidelberg in Germany; and Strasbourg, the Alsatian capital, in France. Your fascinating explorations continue on land in Switzerland with three nights at the deluxe Kempinski Palace Engelberg as you delve into Basel, Lucerne and a full-day excursion to Lauterbrunnen, with its breathtaking views of three Alpine peaks.For additional trip details and to make a reservation through Gohagan & Company, call 800-922-3088 or click here. View brochure. Hopkins Journeys are open to alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff offering exceptional destinations, enlightened faculty experts and local guides, and like-minded traveling companions in an array of tours from deluxe and traditional to the exotic and adventurous. For Hopkins-related questions, please contact Marguerite Jones, Program Manager, A&S '74, Bus '88. Faculty Enrichment Lecturer: Dr. Mackenzie (Mack) ZalinJoin Professor Mack Zalin who will provide two talks during the cruise: “From Heidelberg to Baltimore: what Johns Hopkins owes the oldest German research university” and “The Rhine in Art, Music, and Poetry.”Dr. Mackenzie (Mack) Zalin is Librarian for Classics, Comparative Thought and Literature, Jewish Studies, and Modern Languages and Literatures in the Sheridan Libraries at Johns Hopkins University. In this capacity, he oversees collection development, reference, and instruction in the Sheridan Libraries for French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Yiddish languages and literatures.Meet Dr. Mack Zalin in advance during a virtual Odyssey lecture on February 10th at 6 PM (ET), organized by the Johns Hopkins Office of Alumni Relations. This single-session lecture provides an in-depth exploration of Jewish history, culture, and literature, featuring unique materials from the extensive collections of the Sheridan Libraries. Register here - https://events.jhu.edu/form/odysseymackzalinspring25 - to secure your spot./event/hopkins-journeys-great-european-journey

Hopkins Journeys - Great European Journey