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Odyssey Virtual June 05, June 5, MondayOdyssey, Manju Prakash, Colors, Virtual Via zoom, Colors- How Do Human Eyes Perceive Them Course Title: Colors- How Do Human Eyes Perceive Them Instructor: Dr. Manju Prakash Brought to you by Odyssey June 5, 2023 - June 19, 2023 (3 sessions) Mondays, 6PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Participants will learn about natural sources of colors like rainbow and aurora borealis. They will learn physics of colors and the roles human eye and brain play in perceiving them. Participants will engage in web-based simulations and activities. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseyprakashsu23

Colors- How Do Human Eyes Perceive Them with Manju Prakash, PhD

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Virtual via Zoom
MD Odyssey Virtual June 05, June 5, MondayOdyssey, Yuwei Zhang, Changwen Ding English for Foreign Professionals, English, Virtual Course Title: English for Foreign Professionals Instructors: Dr. Yuwei Zhang & Changwen Ding Brought to you by Odyssey June 05, 2023 - July 10, 2023 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:30 PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION Can immigrants teach immigrants English? Yes, they can. But there is a lack of trust and confidence in both parties, as immigrants might not fully understand the depth of English. Can native speakers teach immigrants English? Of course, they can. But they might not be fully aware of the challenges immigrants face in every aspect of their life and what the best approach they can take is. The course, English for Foreign Professionals, was developed by an immigrant mother and a native speaker daughter, which applies the format that mimics the daily conversation between an immigrant and a native speaker. Different challenges have been taken into consideration during the design of the course. In addition to some familiar topics such as job searching and networking, students will discuss trending topics such as ChatGPT, the banking crisis, Big Tech layoffs, the looming recession, and the unpredictable housing market. Has anybody told you that you should improve your communication skills? Have people often asked you to repeat what you have said? Have you heard someone say you were too shy or cold? Do you feel there is a glass ceiling as an immigrant? Are you feeling frustrated with your job search? Do you often feel tongue-tied at a meeting? Then, this course is for you! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseyzhangsummer23

English for Foreign Professionals with Yuwei Zhang, M.D, MBA and Changwen Ding

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MD Odyssey Virtual June 05, June 5, MondayOdyssey, Jayci Sadio, Yoga for Everybody, Yoga, Wellness, Virtual Course Title: Yoga for EVERYbody Instructor: Jayci Sadio Brought to you by Odyssey June 5, 2023 - July 12, 2023 (10 sessions) Monday and Wednesday 7 PM, ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION Yoga is an ancient system of discipline involving techniques, evolved over centuries, designed to bring the Body-Mind into harmony. This class is designed to provide a calm refuge in the busy, stressful day of the typical college student. Through physical postures and awareness training, health, clarity and tranquility are gradually developed. This course teaches asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breath work), meditation, and relaxation techniques for EVERYbody and at every skill level. Sun salutations, sitting and standing postures, balancing, backbends, forward bends, twists, and gentle inversions are included. Modifications will be given for all levels. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseysadiosummer23

Yoga for EVERYbody with Jayci Sadio

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Virtual via Zoom
Baltimore, MD Odyssey Virtual June 06, June 6, TuesdayOdyssey, Don Killgallon, Jenny Killgallon, Improving Writing Through a Sentence-Composing Approach, writing, sentence, Virtual Course Title: Improving Writing Through a Sentence-Composing Approach Instructors: Don & Jenny Killgallon (A&S '78), (A&S '75) Brought to you by Odyssey June 6, 2023 - July 4, 2023 (5 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:30 PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course description An alternative to a writing workshop where participants critique each other’s writing, this course is a practicum focusing on sentence-level improvement. Using a method the co-instructors developed called “the sentence-composing approach,” participants practice sentence strategies used by authors ranging from J. R. R. Tolkien to J. K. Rowling. In building better sentences, participants learn to do what successful authors do, and will leave each session with sentence-building tools applicable to almost any kind of writing--academic, business, literary, or personal. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. form-odysseykillgallonsummer23

Improving Writing Through a Sentence-Composing Approach with Don & Jenny Killgallon

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Virtual via Zoom
MD Odyssey Virtual June 06, June 6, TuesdayOdyssey, Mark Lackey, Who's Afraid of Classical Music?, Music, Classic, Virtual Course Title: Who's Afraid of Classical Music? Instructor: Dr. Mark Lackey, Peab '02 (MM), '09 (DMA) Brought to you by Odyssey June 06, 2023 - June 29, 2023 (8 Sessions) Tuesday & Thursday, 7 PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION: Participants will enjoy and learn about a variety of Western classical music, with attention to instruments and voices, form, theoretical materials, and historical context. Participants will build confidence in approaching less-familiar music. Examples will include choral music, chamber music, symphonic music, and opera, by a diverse group of composers from the Renaissance to the present. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseylackeysummer23

Who's Afraid of Classical Music? with Mark Lackey, DMA

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Virtual Via Zoom
Baltimore, MD Odyssey Virtual June 07, June 7, WednesdayOdyssey, Jeffrey Brooks, Russia and Europe past and present, concepts and identities, Russia, Europe, History, VirtualCourse Title: RUSSIA AND EUROPE: Is Russia a European Nation? Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Brooks Brought to you by Odyssey June 7, 2023 - July 12, 2023 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:30 PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: The subject of the class is Russia and Europe from medieval times to the present. Assigned books cover two periods of intense interactions, 1917-1921 and 2014-2022. Antony Beevor’s Russia: Revolution and Civil War, 1917-1921 (Viking, 2022) will be read over four weeks and Andre Kurkov’s The Grey Bees (Deep Vellum Publishing, 2023) is to be completed by the last class. Beevor is the current best-selling historian in Britain. Kurkov won the National Book Critics Circle Award in 2023. The Grey Bees translated by Boris Dralyuk also won the 2023 NBCC Gregg Barrios Book in Translation Prize. The novel concerns Russia’s early war with Ukraine, 2014-2022. Movies offer insights into notions of history and identity. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. form-odysseybrookssummer23

RUSSIA AND EUROPE: Is Russia a European Nation? with Jeffrey Brooks, PhD

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MD Odyssey Virtual June 07, June 7, WednesdayOdyssey, Bonhomme, Liz, Liz-Anne Victoria Bonhomme, Branding for Business: Building a Captivating Brand from the Ground Up, VirtualCourse Title: Branding for Business: Building a Captivating Brand from the Ground Up Instructor: Lize-Anne Victoria Bonhomme Brought to you by Odyssey June 7, 2023 - July 26, 2023 (8 sessions) Wednesdays, 6:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: You'll learn how to use storytelling to find and captivate your ideal audience. We'll dive into the science and art of branding to take that business idea swimming around in your head and making it a living, breathing thing. You'll learn how to create a brand voice that cuts through the noise of social media and right to your ideal customers. We'll identify the best channels to talk to your audience and learn strategies to tell your brand story effectively on each of them. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseybonhommesummer23

Branding for Business: Building a Captivating Brand from the Ground Up with Lize-Anne Bonhomme

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Virtual via Zoom
Baltimore, MD Odyssey Virtual June 07, June 7, WednesdayOdyssey, Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, Revisiting Two Schools of Economics: Free Market Economics vs Structuralist Economics, Economics, free market, Virtual Course Title: Revisiting Two Schools of Economics: Free Market Economics vs Structuralist Economics Instructor: Dr. José López-González (KSAS '92) Brought to you by Odyssey June 07, 2023 - July 12, 2023 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:30 PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION We will analyze the economic policies of the previous and current US administrations under the frameworks and standards of two contemporary Schools of Economics describing & explaining the world of economic reality: Free Market Economics claims to be the most efficient way for an economy to achieve a high rate of long-term economic growth, offering the greatest opportunities for economic agents to exercise their free human capacities. Structuralist/Keynesian Economics claims that the current capitalist economy includes the influence of structural social relations and assumes the work of a democratic State to aim for a more egalitarian, full-employment and sustainable economy. The core of the analysis is to understand the continuous adversarial relationship that exists between Capitalism and Democracy. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseylopez-gonzalezsummer23

Revisiting Two Schools of Economics: Free Market Economics vs Structuralist Economics with José López-González, PhD

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Johns Hopkins Homewood, Baltimore, MD, USA
Baltimore, MD Odyssey June 08, June 8, ThursdayOdyssey, Ernest Liotti, Ernest, Liotti Course Title: Bernstein on Broadway Instructor: Ernest Liotti, Peab '80 (BMUS) Brought to you by Odyssey June 8, 2023 - July 13, 2023 (6 sessions) In-person at the JHU Homewood Campus Course Description: Bernstein on Broadway: Bernstein’s success as a composer ranged from Broadway to the world’s greatest concert halls. Marvel at his compositional versatility in some of his most profound compositions: Candide, West Side Story, On the Town, and Trouble in Tahiti. Course Schedule: Week One: Early works, Fancy Free, On the town. Week Two: Peter Pan, Wonderful Town, Trouble in Tahiti. Week Three: One and only film score On the Waterfront, Candide. Week Four: Candide continued, begin West side Story. Week Five: West side story continued. Week Six : 1600 PennsylvaniaAve. Later works. Topics are subject to change. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseyliottisummer23

Bernstein on Broadway with Ernest Liotti, PhD

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MD Odyssey Virtual June 09, June 9, FridayOdyssey, Muhammad Ali Yousuf, Artificial Intelligence in Films, AI, Virtual Course Title: Artificial Intelligence in Films Course Instructor: Muhammad Ali Yousuf Brought to you by Odyssey June 9, 2023 - June 30 2023 (4 sessions) Friday 6 PM, ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION The purpose of this short course is to discuss the ethics of AI, using movies as examples. Starting from the sci-fi movie Metropolis, attempts have been made to depict a world dominated by technology, venturing into a future where intelligent robots roam the earth and underprivileged citizens suffer due to the high cost of living. The discussion will revolve around a few movies, each related to AI/Robotics but focused on a different theme. The course will end with a final class on the new wave of generative AI models like ChatGPT and the ethical issues they raise. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseyyousafsummer23

Artificial Intelligence in Films with Muhammad Ali Yousuf

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Virtual via zoom
MD Odyssey Virtual June 10, June 10, SaturdayOdyssey, I Wu, Asian+American:Linking Generations via Film, Film, Virtual Course Title: Asian + American: Linking Generations via Film Instructor: Ingrid Wu Brought to you by Odyssey June 10, 2023 - July 29, 2023 (8 sessions) Saturday, 2 PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION Students will screen Asian-American films to learn living history and culture with experienced elders and engage in professional networking. STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts, math) themed films will vary per class interests and streaming availability. Asian films will have English subtitles to ease foreign language immersion. English discussions tying films to participant backgrounds enhance more exchanges between internationals and Americans. Those seeking contrasting Asian-American views are welcome to take the tandem AAM2 course too! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseywusummer23

Asian + American: Linking Generations via Film with Ingrid Wu

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virtual via Zoom
MD Odyssey Virtual June 10, June 10, Saturday Course Title: AAM2:Asian Americans Matter Too Course Instructor: Y Chia Brought to you by Odyssey June 10, 2023 - July 29, 2023 (8 sessions) Saturday 8 PM, ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Interdisciplinary intro to Asian American diversity aims to ease racial tensions spiking with the Covid-19 pandemic. PBS' Asian Americans documentary series are talking points to widen perspectives. We face perpetual foreigner challenges struggling for the American dream beyond black-white diversity, equity, and inclusion. Join multicultural conversations respecting immigrant diaspora differences in promoting global understanding! We'll survey anti-Asian hate plunging to the Chinese Exclusion Act, Vincent Chin tragedy till recent Oscars Asian wins. All are welcome too to tandem Asian+American: Linking Generations via Film course. ________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.odysseyychiasummer23

AAM2:Asian Americans Matter Too with Yuri Chia

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Virtual via Zoom
MD Odyssey Virtual June 15, June 15, ThursdayOdyssey, Neetu Dhawan-Gray, Programs and Services for Elders and Caregivers, Elders, Virtual Course Title: Programs and Services for Elders and Caregivers Course Instructor: Neetu-Dhawan Gray Brought to you by Odyssey June 15, 2023 - July 20, 2023 (6 Sessions) Thursday, 6:30 PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course description: Curious about learning about resources and opportunities available for elders? Connect with leaders in the field of aging to learn about programs and services and how to access what you need. The course will offer information on how to advocate for yourself, and, also as a caregiver on behalf of a family member. Opportunities to engage as elders and remain active will also be presented. Explore as we navigate our own journey through thoughtful discussions and presentations. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseydhawan-graysummer23

Programs and Services for Elders and Caregivers with Neetu Dhawan-Gray

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MD Odyssey Virtual June 20, June 20, TuesdayOdyssey, Elizabeth Wexler, Self-Care in Chaotic Times: A Trauma-Informed Lens , Self, Trauma, Virtual Course Title: Self-Care in Chaotic Times: A Trauma-Informed Lens Course Instructor: Elizabeth Wexler Brought to you by Odyssey June 20, 2023 - July 18, 2023 (4 sessions) Tuesday 7 PM, ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION: Self-care can be challenging any time–but we are living in extraordinary times. The more chaos around us, the more important self-care becomes. How can an understanding of the stress response and a trauma-informed perspective help us take better care of ourselves? Elizabeth Wexler breaks down these concepts in a manner that makes them accessible to all, and students will leave this course with both a deeper understanding of their own self-care needs, and practical methods for getting them met. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.odysseywexlersummer23

Self-Care in Chaotic Times: A Trauma-Informed Lens with Elizabeth Wexler

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Alumni Graduating 2022/2023Free Registration

Alumni Graduating (2012 - 2022)$50

Alumni Graduating before 2011$100

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Zoom link will be provided to Registrants
Baltimore, MD JohnsHopkinsCenterforIntegrativeLearningLifeDesign Odyssey June 20, June 20, Tuesdayalumni life design experience alde ALDE odyssey Michael Gonzalez Heather Braun In partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Integrative Learning & Life Design and the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association/ Lifelong Learning Odyssey Course Description What's next for your career? Let's make a plan. The Johns Hopkins Alumni Association and Johns Hopkins Center for Integrative Learning & Life Design are thrilled to be on this journey with you and will support you every step of the way as you design the next chapters of your career and life. The Alumni Life Design Experience (ALDE) is a four-week, online, peer-learning program, supporting Hopkins Alumni at a time in their lives when they were ready for change. Regardless of your age, background or current situation – our Life Design Experience will give you the clarity you need to take that next step toward fulfillment in your career.  Open to JHU Alumni only, the Alumni Life Design Experience will inspire you to Be Curious; Try Stuff; Reframe Challenges and Problems; Embrace the Process; Ask for Help and Support and Encourage Others to Succeed. We are here to help you identify your interests, reestablish or revisit your goals, and document your progress. This course is perfect for alumni looking for more balance, growth, or impact from their career and/or alumni transitioning to a new phase of life and want to reinvent your career. This is a fully virtual experience. ________________________________________________________ Dates: Virtually, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7PM - 8:30PM ET (4 Weeks / 8 sessions) June 20 / 22 June 27 / 29 Week of July 4th - No Classes - Participant Reflection / Assignments July 11 / 13 July 18 / 20 ________________________________________________________ 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-experience

Odyssey Course: Alumni Life Design Experience

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10 Art Museum Dr
Baltimore, MD Odyssey June 21, June 21, WednesdayOdyssey, Lynne, Agress, Lynne Agress Course Title: The Pygmalion Myth Course Instructor: Lynne Agress Brought to you by Odyssey June 21, 2023 - July 5, 2023 (3 sessions) Wednesdays, 10AM ET Baltimore Museum of Art Course Description: From Ovid’s Metamorphosis to George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion,” to the acclaimed Lerner & Lowe Broadway production of “My Fair Lady” and the movie “Pretty Woman,” man has tried to create the perfect woman. Whether he carves her from stone or paints her on canvas, whether he teaches her to speak properly and to behave with dignity, this story has fascinated audiences for centuries. In this course, we will explore these and other Pygmalion-inspired stories in literature, in art, in film, even perhaps in our own lives. ______________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseylynneagresssummer23

The Pygmalion Myth with Lynne Agress, PhD

Location
Virtual via Zoom
MD Odyssey Virtual June 21, June 21, WednesdayOdyssey, The Challenge of History: How Historians Challenge the Misuse of the Past, Jason Ridler, Historians , History, Virtual Course Title: The Challenge of History: How Historians Challenge the Misuse of the Past Course Instructor: Jason Ridler, PhD Brought to you by Odyssey June 21, 2023 - July 26, 2023 (6 sessions) Thursday, 1 PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION: Historians must always be ready to challenge those who misuse the past, no matter who the adversary. Because history is not boring. History is power- and that is why bad actors want it to legitimize everything from self-help products to ideologies. In The Challenge of History, students will learn the techniques historians use to ferret out and challenge the misuse of history- ranging from conspiracy theories and academic crimes to darker adversaries like Holocaust Deniers. _____________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseyridlersummer23

The Challenge of History: How Historians Challenge the Misuse of the Past with Jason Ridler, PhD

Location
Hybrid
Baltimore, MD Odyssey Virtual June 21, June 21, WednesdayOdyssey, Andy Chia, Gerontology: Tackling an Evergreen Question, Science, Virtual, In person, Hybrid Course Title: Gerontology: Tackling an Evergreen Question Course Instructor: Andy Chia, WSE '07 (MSE) Brought to you by Odyssey June 21, 2023 - July 26, 2023 (6 sessions) Wednesday, 6PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION: Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as saying, "The only sure thing in life are taxes and death." While taxes are beyond my paygrade, death and ageing are questions that are worth exploring. Biologically, almost all organisms die, but why is that and what about the outliers? Beyond that, how should we handle ageing populations and changing societal structures? These and other ethical questions about gerontological care, dying with dignity, sustaining populations and environments for future generations, and more will be covered. Course Overview: Understanding the history of ageing and gerontology Learning more about the roles of populations and sociology in the context of ageing Examining the role that modern medicine and advancements have on ageing Assessing and tackling the philosophy/ethics behind life, death, "dying with dignity," and ageing Thinking about what ageing equity and environmental health mean for us and other people ___________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseychiasummer23

Gerontology: Tackling an Evergreen Question with Andy Chia

Location
MD Odyssey Virtual July 06, July 6, ThursdayOdyssey, Jerry Webster, Why Do We Meditate? Daniel Goleman and Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Daniel, Meditate, Virtual Course Title: Why Do We Meditate? Course Instructor: Jerry Webster Brought to you by Odyssey July 6, 2023 - July 27, 2023 (4 sessions) Thursday 6:30 PM ET Virtual via Zoom COURSE DESCRIPTION: Daniel Goleman, New York Times bestselling author of Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence, and Tsoknyi Rinpoche, internationally renowned meditation teacher, have co-created a new approach to traditional meditative teachings and methods. Tsoknyi found that after decades of teaching traditional methods to Westerners, these methods often did not work. Tsoknyi wanted to help heal the connection between mind and heart for his students. so he reinvented his approach to nourish the heart mind interconnections. Pursuing this aim, he partnered with psychotherapists (such as Daniel Goleman) and neuroscientists to create a practical and soul-searching book to delve into how these teachings apply emotionally in our daily lives as presented in the new work, Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion. _________________________________________________________________________ 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. odysseywebstersummer23

Why Do We Meditate? with Jerry Webster

July 11, July 11, TuesdayOdyssey, Brian Oberlander, Brian, Oberlander, MusicBrought to you by Odyssey July 11, 2023 - July 25, 2023 (3 sessions) Tuesdays, 6:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Peer through the smoky veil of Seville's fabled cigarillo factory to explore Georges Bizet’s Carmen (1875) from musical, theatrical, and social perspectives. We start by contextualizing the opera alongside Bizet's other stage works, the coventions of the opera-comique genre, and the repertoire of the Opera-Comique theater where Carmen premiered. We then explore social themes in nineteenth-century Paris, analyzing the exotic images of Spanish and Gypsy women that shaped Bizet’s infamous femme fatale. We conclude with in-depth discussion of music, libretto, and staging in several iconic productions of this enduringly popular opera. 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. odysseyoberlandersu23

Georges Bizet's Carmen: Musical, Theatrical, and Social Perspectives with Brian Oberlander, PhD

July 13, July 13, ThursdayOdyssey, John Hessler, Hessler, Physics, CHATGPT Course Title: Inside ChatGPT: Exploring the Science Behind the Bot Course Instructor: John Hessler Brought to you by Odyssey July 13 - July 27 (3 sessions) Thursdays, 6PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: The launch of the large language model and interactive application ChatGPT created news headlines around the globe. It's seemingly human-like conversational style and ability to create text, write code, and answer complex questions made it a step above former chatbots and surprised both the general public and computer scientists. This course will introduce students to the science of the large language models that make it run and talk about the foundations of the deep artificial neural networks at its core. We will discuss why it is so good at human like conversation and explore the creator's use of a particular technique called Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback that makes it so "humanlike". No programming or coding knowledge necessary. _________________________________________________________________ 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 days2023-07-13 -- 6 -- 00 -- PM -- 2023-07-27 -- 7 -- 30 -- PM -- Virtual via zoom -- -- Baltimore -- MD -- -- USA -- 1 -- -- 200 -- Session 1 Name -- 0 -- 0 Session 1 Name odysseyhesslersu23

Inside ChatGPT: Exploring the Science Behind the Bot with John Hessler