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Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, MondayOdyssey, Virtual, Submit Now! The Art of Writing and Submitting Short Stories to Literary Magazines, Elise GallagherCourse Title: Submit Now! The Art of Writing and Submitting Short Stories to Literary MagazinesInstructor:  Elise GallagherBrought to you by Odyssey   March 25, 2024 - April 29, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Monday,  6:30 PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: After browsing through your favorite literary magazine, have you ever imagined opening those pages to see your short story in print, but wondered how to actually get your work out into the world? Maybe you’ve looked at databases of literary magazines, but have felt too overwhelmed by the sheer number that are open to submissions. You might have even paused to wonder what exactly those magazine editors are looking for and what grabs their attention in a submission. In Submit Now! we will uncover the mystery behind submitting to literary magazines by learning the ins and outs of choosing literary magazines that best fit your story’s style, what exactly captures an editor’s attention, and how the submission process usually works behind scenes at a literary magazine with magazine editor guest speakers. You will also learn the art of short story writing, then apply those techniques to writing and polishing a short story through in-class writing exercises and in-class group workshops. By the end of Week 6, you will have a completed, polished short story, cover letter, and list of at least ten magazines to submit your story to.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseygallagherspring24
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 Mar 25, 2024
 06:30 PM EDT
Submit Now! The Art of Writing and Submitting Short Stories to Literary Magazines with Elise Gallagher
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Virtual via zoom
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Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, WednesdayOdyssey, Virtual, Jeffrey Brooks, A Guided Reading of Doctor Zhivago, Master and Margarita, and the poems of Anna Akhmatova.Course Title: A Guided Reading of Doctor Zhivago, Master and Margarita, and the poems of Anna Akhmatova.Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey BrooksBrought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2024 - May 01, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: This course offers a guided Reading of Doctor Zhivago, Master and Margarita, and the poems of Anna Akhmatova. Boris Pasternak and Mikhail Bulgakov wrote two of the greatest Soviet novels. Their themes are love and loss under the Leninist-Stalinist state. Pasternak personalized the suffocation of emotion and creative expression, whereas Bulgakov brought the Devil and his entourage to Moscow to demonstrate the eternal nature of evil. The final class is dedicated to Akhmatova, the greatest poet of the era, who drew on her own experiences of persecution and suffering to write in praise of joy and courage. The online sessions will clarify any confusion about the characters, fill in the context, and share views about the material.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseybrooksdoctorspring24
 Mar 27, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
A Guided Reading of Doctor Zhivago, Master and Margarita, and the poems of Anna Akhmatova with Jeffrey Brooks, PhD
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Virtual via Zoom
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Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, WednesdayOdyssey, George Scheper, Virtual, The American Southwest: a New History for an Ancient LandCourse Title: The American Southwest: a New History for an Ancient LandInstructor: Dr. George ScheperBrought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2024 - May 01, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: We explore the art, history, and cultures of the American Southwest, from ancient Native American homeland to contemporary cultural mosaic. We begin our exploration some 2,000 years ago, when the Southwest was the homeland of the Ancestral Pueblo people (the “Anasazi”), visiting such major archaeological sites as Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and Canyon de Chelly, with their spectacular residential compounds, cliff dwellings, and intriguing petroglyphs. We then turn our attention to the historical communities of the Hopi, Zuni, and other Pueblo peoples of New Mexico and Arizona, along with their Navajo and Apache neighbors. We then consider the impact of the coming of the Spanish in the 16th and 17th centuries, and then the arrival of Anglo traders and settlers, the coming of the railroads and the influx of Easterners, and the genesis of the Southwest as a multicultural mecca, with a vibrant avant-garde arts scene extending from the 1920’s to the present day.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyscheperspring24
 Mar 27, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
The American Southwest: a New History for an Ancient Land with George Scheper, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, WednesdayOdyssey, Virtual, Hacking Democracy: How Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fakes Target and Influence Voters, Joycelyn TateCourse Title: Hacking Democracy: How Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fakes Target and Influence VotersInstructor: Joycelyn Tate SAIS 'O5 (Cert)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2024 - April 10, 2024 (3 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:00 PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: As the 2024 election cycle begins, deep fakes, political advertisements generated by artificial intelligence (AI), and election disinformation are becoming more creative at targeting and influencing voters. This raises questions of whether voters will always be able to spot the difference between real and fake political ads and election information. In this course, Joycelyn Tate teaches you how to recognize AI-generated content, how election disinformation is distributed and specifically targeted to voters, and how to protect yourself against the dangers of AI-generated political content, deep fakes, and voter disinformation.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseytatespring24
 Mar 27, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
Hacking Democracy: How Artificial Intelligence and Deep Fakes Target and Influence Voters with Joycelyn Tate
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Virtual via Zoom
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Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, WednesdayOdyssey, Lynne Agress, Virtual, Nineteenth-Century English Romantic Poets: Rock Stars of Their GenerationCourse Title: Nineteenth-Century English Romantic Poets: Rock Stars of Their GenerationInstructor: Dr. Lynne AgressBrought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2024 - May 01, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:30 PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: In this course, we will read, analyze, and discuss much of the poetry (lyric and narrative) and a bit of the prose of William Blake, William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and John Keats. Rebels against convention and the history of that period, these poets' lives were as exciting as their writings. Be prepared to be mesmerized by their evocative and prescient poetry.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyagresspoetsspring24
 Mar 27, 2024
 06:30 PM EDT
Nineteenth-Century English Romantic Poets: Rock Stars of Their Generation with Lynne Agress, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, WednesdayOdyssey, Virtual, Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Impact on the Global Economy, Jobs, Politics and Human Behavior, Dr. Jose Lopez-GonzalezCourse Title: Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Impact on the Global Economy, Jobs, Politics and Human BehaviorInstructor: Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez A&S '92Brought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2024 - May 01, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:30 PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Given the availability of advanced computer chips, processing power, and data storage, AI has seen dramatic growth in recent years, transforming variousindustries and impacting our daily lives. While AI brings many benefits, it is also been found to cause harm in many ways. We will examine from various angles the benefits and perils of AI, including its impact on economic growth, the global economy, healthcare, and national security, and how it is radically affecting politics. We will also discuss emerging US and global regulatory frameworks for AI and why a human-centered approach is necessary to ensure the respect of human values and rights______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseygonzalezspring24
 Mar 27, 2024
 06:30 PM EDT
Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Impact on the Global Economy, Jobs, Politics and Human Behavior with Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, WednesdayOdyssey, Virtual, Engaging America Through Essay, Ernest QuarlesCourse Title: Engaging America Through EssayInstructor:  Ernest QuarlesBrought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2024 - May 01, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  7:00 PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Participants in this course will come face to face with an America they might have often suspected, but did not know. An America as told through the eyes, ears, hearts, and souls of many who are well-known and others who are less so. What makes this course so different is that it challenges us to not just learn, but to be better, and in that truth enterprise, make this country and the world better. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyquarlesspring24
 Mar 27, 2024
 07:00 PM EDT
Engaging America Through Essay with Ernest Quarles
Odyssey Virtual March 28, March 28, Thursdayodyssey, virtual, alexandra hewett, Writing about Grief and LossCourse Title: Writing about Grief and Loss (Creative Nonfiction/Memoir)Instructor: Alexandra HewettBrought to you by Odyssey   March 28, 2024 - May 02, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Thursday,  6PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Grief is something we all experience in our lives and writing about it can help with the grieving process and even be healing and cathartic. Sometimes it’s possible to find humor through writing about this difficult topic. In the class, we will focus on reading excerpts from nonfiction works about grief by Rob Delaney, Joan Didion, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Michelle Zauner. Participants will then write an essay about a personal experience of grief and loss, workshop each other’s essays in class, and revise their essays based on the feedback given during class.The instructor will provide excerpts from the following books: A Heart That Works by Rob Delaney Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Notes on Grief by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie *Note that reading the entirety of the books is not required, but optional. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyhewettspring24
 Mar 28, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
Writing about Grief and Loss with Alexandra Hewett
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Virtual Via Zoom
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Odyssey Virtual March 28, March 28, ThursdayOdyssey, John Lim, Write and Self-Publish Your First Book With a Step-by-Step Plan, writing, VirtualCourse Title: Write and Self-Publish Your First Book With a Step-by-Step Plan with John LimInstructor:  John Lim Bus '14 (MBA)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 28, 2024 - May 02, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Thursday,  6PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Writing a book is one of the top "bucket list" goals of people around the world: across generations, backgrounds, and cultures. However, few ever see their dream come to fruition. If you've ever wanted to write a book but don't know how or where to start or maybe you've tried in the past and couldn't get past the blank screen in front of you, I'll teach you how to get over your fear, doubts, and procrastination habits to get that first book done. Taking on a big project like this can be intimidating so I'll show you a framework to break this down into small, reasonable, and realistic steps to make writing and publishing a book an achievable goal. In this course, you'll learn the "anatomy" of a book, how to get your ideas organized into a succinct roadmap, and how to overcome writer's block. Finally, I will teach you how to approach the editing process, how to format your manuscript, how to design a cover, and how to self-publish on Amazon KDP: one of the biggest publishing platforms in the world. *Note: This course is open to both non-fiction and fiction writers.Reviews from prior students:“I thought that John did a phenomenal job both in planning content and presenting the course. His significant resources were very helpful and I will continually refer to them as I move forward in writing my book. He is very knowledgeable, having written several books on diverse topics.”” John was thorough and engaging. His handouts were extremely useful. His organization was remarkable. This was a great class.”“Very organized and methodical approach to self-publishing, John's course makes the whole process seem very doable."_____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseylimterm2spring24
 Mar 28, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
Write and Self-Publish Your First Book With a Step-by-Step Plan with John Lim
 Location
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
Baltimore, MD
Odyssey Virtual March 28, March 28, ThursdayOdyssey, Virtual, John Hessler, Reading Einstein’s Papers: an Introduction to General Relativity and the Philosophy of Space and TimeCourse Title: Reading Einstein’s Papers: an Introduction to General Relativity and the Philosophy of Space and TimeInstructor: John HesslerBrought to you by Odyssey   March 28, 2024 - May 02, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Thursday,  6:45 PM ET  In Person at Homewood Campus   Course Description: In the early part of the 20th century Albert Einstein wrote a series of papers that would transform, not only the foundations of physics and cosmology, but also the philosophy and practice of science. In this course, students will be taken on a guided reading of several of Einstein’s papers, including his 1915 exposition of General Relativity, and explore many of his unpublished materials. We will look deeply into his Zurich notebook and other archival materials, in order to get a better sense of the mathematical and philosophical foundations of his theories. The course will also delve into Einstein’s notion of the structure of space and the concept of causality. We will see how his ideas about the structure of reality continue to resonate in modern ideas of the global structure of space-time and we will consider the mathematical and philosophical underpinnings of current theories, like causal set theory and quantum 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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyhesslererm2spring24
 Mar 28, 2024
 06:45 PM EDT
Reading Einstein’s Papers: an Introduction to General Relativity and the Philosophy of Space and Time with John Hessler
 Location
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
Baltimore, MD
Odyssey Virtual March 30, March 30, SaturdayOdyssey, Leo Lubow, Virtual, Classic Street Photography: What the Masters Can Teach UsCourse Title: Classic Street Photography: What the Masters Can Teach UsInstructor: Leo LubowBrought to you by Odyssey   March 30, 2024 - May 04, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Saturday,  10AM ET  In Person at Homewood Campus  Course Description: What makes a great street photograph? What techniques, equipment, compositional elements, and psychology help elevate street shooting to a fine art? In this projector-driven course, we’ll explore these questions and others as we view and deconstruct the work and general approach of Walker Evans, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Robert Doisneau, Robert Frank, William Albert Allard, Ernst Haas, Alex Webb, Fan Ho, Elliot Erwitt, Diane Arbus, Wegee, Martin Parr, Bruce Gilden, Garry Winogrand, Saul Leiter, Steve McCurry, Joel Meyerowitz, Vivian Maier, and a host of others whose work we promise you’ve never seen. Along the way, we’ll also consider whether all great street photographs have at least one element in common: an underlying vision or personal philosophy of the world. In the latter part of the course students will be encouraged but not required to show their own work. Please take note: portions of this course overlap with the professor’s black & white photography course, albeit often (though not always) with a different emphasis. Skill level: beginners and advanced.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseylubowspring24
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 Mar 30, 2024
 10:00 AM EDT
Classic Street Photography: What the Masters Can Teach Us with Leo Lubow
Odyssey Virtual April 03, April 3, WednesdayOdyssey, Virtual, Michael Hill, The Battle of AntietamCourse Title: The Battle of AntietamInstructor: Michael Hill A&S '71 (BA)Brought to you by Odyssey   April 03, 2024 - April 17, 2024 (3 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:00 PM ET  In Person at Homewood Campus  Course Description: With an in-depth look at the battle of Antietam and the Maryland Campaign, participants will come to understand how critically important September 17, 1862 was to the course of American history. Often dismissed as nothing more than a bloody draw, the battle of Antietam was actually a crucial Union victory that stopped what was probably the Confederacy's best chance of winning its independence. It also led President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation, meaning the Civil War was no longer just a fight for the union, it was now a fight for freedom. While covering the military aspects of this story, and many of the fascinating personalities involved, the course will also put Antietam in its historic -- and historiographic -- context so we can better realize how our collective memories of it were formed, and reformed, over the 160 years since it was fought.*Please note that there is an optional tour of Antietam Battlefield on the 20th of April at an additional cost. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyhillspring24
 Apr 03, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
The Battle of Antietam with Michael Hill
Odyssey Virtual April 04, April 4, ThursdayOdyssey, Virtual, Howard Friedman, Winning with Data Science Course Title: Winning with Data ScienceInstructor: Dr. Howard Friedman Engr '98 (MSE), Med '99(PhD)Brought to you by Odyssey   April 04, 2024 (1 Session)  Thursday, 6PM,  ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Whether you are a newly minted MBA or a project manager at a Fortune 500 company, data science will play a major role in your career. Knowing how to communicate effectively with data scientists in order to obtain maximum value from their expertise is essential. This course is a compelling and comprehensive guide to data science, emphasizing its real-world business applications and focusing on how to collaborate productively with data science teams. This course will walk participants through each step of managing a data science project, from understanding the different roles on a data science team to identifying the right software. This course will equip participants with critical questions to ask data analysts, statisticians, data scientists, and other technical experts to avoid wasting time and money. It provides clear explanations of key terms, tools, and techniques, illustrated through practical examples. The book follows the stories of Kamala and Steve, two professionals who need to collaborate with data science teams to achieve their business goals in a narrative approach. *Participants who sign up by the 21st of March will receive a copy of his award-winning book in the mail while supplies last.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseyfriedmanspring24
 Apr 04, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
Winning with Data Science with Howard Friedman, PhD
Odyssey Virtual April 15, April 15, MondayOdyssey, Virtual, Who Ordered the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln?, Mark CroattiCourse Title: Who Ordered the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln?Instructor:  Mark CroattiBrought to you by Odyssey   April 15, 2024 (1 Session)  Monday,  6 PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Mark Croatti will discuss William Hanchett's theories on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, which remains one of the greatest mysteries in American history. While we know John Wilkes Booth pulled the trigger, we don't know who ordered the assassination, including who made it possible. Did Booth's team act on their own as part of a "simple conspiracy" or were they partners in a "grand conspiracy" involving elements of the Confederate and Union governments? In his 1983 book The Lincoln Murder Conspiracies, William Hanchett revisits the three theories on who gave the order—Booth himself or Confederate President Jefferson Davis, AND whether or not there was Union involvement, as suggested by Otto Eisenschiml in his 1937 classic, Why Was Lincoln Murdered? Hanchett's outstanding book makes a compelling case for all three possibilities. Whether you’re a Civil War buff in general or someone who’s interested in the Lincoln assassination in particular—or simply a fan of the 16th president—you won’t want to miss the compelling new evidence unearthed since both books were published.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. 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 (5) business days. odysseycroattispring24
 Apr 15, 2024
 06:00 PM EDT
Who Ordered the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln? with Mark Croatti
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All JHU Alumni$199
Odyssey Virtual June 11, June 11, TuesdayOdyssey, Alumni Life Design Experience, Heather Braun, Michael Gonzalez, ALDE, Virtual, Alumni AcademyWhat's next for your career? Let's make a plan.                                                                                                     The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association and Integrative Learning & Life Design are working together  to bring alumni the clarity and confidence needed to create a fulfilling career. We are thrilled to be on this journey with you to design the next chapters of your career and life. The Alumni Life Design Experience (ALDE) supports alumni at a time in their lives when they are looking to make a change. Regardless of your age, background or current life situation, the Alumni Life Design Experience will give you tools and clarity to take that next step toward fulfillment in your career.  Participants who register before May 28, 2024 will receive a hard copy of the ALDE guidebook with exercises and prompts to use during the four-week experience. Digital .pdf copies will also be available.________________________________________________________ALDE meets virtually 2x per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (4 Weeks / 8 sessions)June 11 / 13June 18 / 20June 25 / 27Week of July 4th - No Classes - Participant Reflection / AssignmentsJuly 8 / 11________________________________________________________Refund Policy (Alumni Life Design Experience Course Only)100% refund- Prior to the start of the course.50% refund- During the first week of the course.No refunds will be given after the first week.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 (5) business days.Please visit odyssey.jhu.edu for additional course information.alumni-life-design-experiencesum
 Jun 11, 2024
 06:30 PM EDT
Alumni Life Design Experience (Summer 2024)