Events - Odyssey

Odyssey Virtual February 11, February 11, TuesdayThe History of "Fake News" from the Flood to the Apocalypse, Earle Havens, Odyssey, Virtual, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: The History of "Fake News" from the Flood to the ApocalypseInstructor:  Earle Havens, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey   February 11, 2025 - February 27, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Tuesday and Thursday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET  Virtual via Zoom Course Description: In our digital age of hacking, on-line bots, and trolls stealing, faking, and confounding information across the Internet, it is often forgotten that “fake news” has, in fact, always been with us. The history of fakes, lies, and forgeries transcends human history and encompasses nearly every discipline within the Liberal Arts, from literature, art, and philosophy, to history, religion, and archaeology. Human civilization has been filling gaps in the historical record and inventing alternative narratives for all sorts of reasons: political, commercial, evangelical, and personal. This course will explore this dark cultural undercurrent across time, exploring specific examples of historical and literary forgeries that date from the biblical Flood to the future Apocalypse. At the heart of the this course will be JHU's Bibliotheca Fictiva, the world's largest collection of rare books and manuscripts on the subject of forgery. You can read more about the collection here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibliotheca_Fictiva_Collection. Note: There will be no class session on Tuesday, February 25._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.the-history-of-fake-news-from-th
 Feb 11, 2025
 06:00 PM EST
The History of Fake News from the Flood to the Apocalypse with Earle Havens, PhD
Odyssey Virtual February 20, February 20, ThursdayTHE DATA DEILIMMA: HOW ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USES PERSONAL DATA TO PROFIT AND POLARIZE AMERICA, Joycelyn Tate, Science and Technology, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title:  The Data Dilemma: How Artificial Intelligence Uses Personal Data to Profit and Polarize America Instructor:  Joycelyn Tate, JD, SAIS '05Brought to you by Odyssey  February 20, 2025 - Februaru 27, 2025 (2 Sessions) Thursday,  7:00PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: This course will explain how companies use complex algorithms and artificial intelligence to analyze large amounts of personal data to target products and services to consumers. This course will also review how these same algorithms are fueling increased polarization in the U.S. and being used by industries and institutions to make decisions about economic, employment and other opportunities that discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and other characteristics._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.the-data-dilemma-how-artificial-
 Feb 20, 2025
 07:00 PM EST
The Data Dilemma: How Artificial Intelligence Uses Personal Data to Profit and Polarize America with Joycelyn Tate, JD, SAIS '05 (Cert)
Odyssey Virtual March 03, March 3, MondayImproving Writing Using a Sentence Composing Approach, Virtual, Odyssey, Don and Jenny Killgallon, Creative WritingCourse Title: Improving Writing Using a "Sentence Composing Approach"Instructor:  Don Killgallon, Ed '78 & Jenny Killgallon, A&S '75 (MLA)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 3, 2025 - March 31, 2025 (5 Sessions)  Monday,  6:30PM ET - 8:00PM 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 virtually 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 and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.improving-writing-using-a-senten
 Mar 03, 2025
 06:30 PM EST
Improving Writing Using a "Sentence Composing Approach" with Don Killgallon, Ed '78 & Jenny Killgallon, A&S '75 (MLA)
 Ticket Options
Alumni or Guest$60
 Location
131 West 3rd Street
New York, NY
ArtsEntertainmentAthleticsMedia Odyssey March 07, March 7, FridaySponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association Odyssey program and the Arts, Entertainment and Media Industry GroupStep into the legendary Blue Note Jazz Club for a night of music, history, and soul! Experience the mesmerizing sounds of Ravi Coltrane, son of John & Alice Coltrane, Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, as he takes the stage for an unforgettable performance. The evening is hosted by Debra Khan-Bey, Peabody Preparatory '91 and Odyssey instructor, who explores the life and music of Nina Simone —a legend who once performed at the Blue Note herself — her deep connection to New York and her friendship with jazz pioneer John Coltrane, offering a deeper historical perspective to the night’s performance.Your ticket includes a pre-show dinner and cocktail (or beverage of your choice). Doors open at 6 PM—please arrive no later than 7 PM to enjoy your meal before the show begins. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate jazz legends past and present in one of the most iconic venues in the world!A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events. If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu. While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policyan-evening-of-jazz-legacy-ravi-c
 Mar 07, 2025
 08:00 PM EST
An Evening of Jazz & Legacy: Ravi Coltrane at Blue Note, New York
Odyssey Virtual March 24, March 24, MondayAnton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer, Lynne Agress, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story WriterInstructor:  Lynne Agress, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey   March 24, 2025 - April 28, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Monday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Chekhov, hailed as the greatest playwright after Shakespeare, remains timeless, with his works performed year after year. In this course, we’ll dive into his masterpiece “The Lady with the Dog” and explore three iconic plays: Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. Get ready for rich discussions and unforgettable stories! Join us for a Bonus Odyssey Excursion!Step into the bittersweet world of Chekhov with a special Odyssey outing to see Uncle Vanya at the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington DC, starring the incomparable Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey, Paddington). This acclaimed production brings Chekhov’s masterpiece to life with humor, heartbreak, and breathtaking performances. Join us on Sunday April 13th at 2PM for this unforgettable theatrical experience! Enrolled Odyssey participants of the "Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer" course can enjoy this exclusive excursion for just $45 (regularly $100). Your course confirmation will include a link to purchase tickets at this discounted rate. A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events.  If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.     While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change. All ticket sales are final - ticketed events are non-refundable.*Tickets should not be sold or transferred without JHAA approval JHAA Event Cancellation and Refund Policy_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days. anton-chekhov-the-great-russian-
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 Mar 24, 2025
 06:30 PM EDT
Anton Chekhov: The Great Russian Playwright and Short-Story Writer with Lynne Agress, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 24, March 24, MondayMia Pandey Gordon, Odyssey, Virtual, Arts and Humanities, Writing Inspired by PaintingsCourse Title: Writing Inspired by PaintingsInstructor:  Mia Pandey Gordon, A&S '15 (MA)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 24, 2025 - April 28, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Monday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Enhance your appreciation of both literature and art in this engaging course that explores the dynamic interplay between visual and written expression. Delve into poetry, short stories, nonfiction, and novel excerpts inspired by renowned works of art, and discover how creative writing brings masterpieces to life in new and imaginative ways.*Participants will need to have access to the novel Girl with a Pearl Earring_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.writing-inspired-by-paintings-wi
 Mar 24, 2025
 06:30 PM EDT
Writing Inspired by Paintings with Mia Pandey Gordon, A&S '15 (MA)
Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayBreaking into Venture Capital, Megan Thorp, Business and Finance, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Breaking into Venture CapitalInstructor:  Megan Thorp, Bus '22 (MBA)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 25, 2025 - April 22, 2025 (5 Sessions)  Tuesday,  11:00AM ET - 1:00PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: This course provides an in-depth introduction to the fundamentals of venture capital (VC). Over five sessions, students will explore key concepts, strategies, and processes involved in VC, including fund formation, investment decision-making, portfolio management, and exit strategies. The course is designed for professionals seeking to gain a comprehensive understanding of VC and its role in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.breaking-into-venture-capital-wi
 Mar 25, 2025
 11:00 AM EDT
Breaking into Venture Capital with Megan Thorp, Bus '22 (MBA)
Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayDeclutter Your Home and Free Your Life, John Lim, Health and Wellness, Virtual, Odyssey, Organization Course Title: Declutter Your Home and Free Your LifeInstructor: John Lim, Bus '14 (MBA)Brought to you by Odyssey  March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Stuff! As a society, we’ve accumulated so much stuff that we now have to rent space for the extra stuff that we can’t fit into our homes. Garages no longer store cars but toys, clothing, furniture, and other accumulated stuff. In this class, I will cover a step-by-step process to declutter your home by employing several strategies, including recycling, repurposing, donating, and selling items you no longer need or want. We’ll look at the history of clutter categories, what causes us to accumulate and store too much of those items, and how we can let go of certain things that are difficult to say goodbye to. By the end of the course, you’ll have a plan to start decluttering your home and free your life (and vice versa). Each class will explore categories of clutter, ways to minimize or eliminate it, and several philosophies from decluttering and minimalist practitioners, including Marie Kondo, Fumio Sasaki, and Margaretta Magnusson. Class will also include a discussion period for participants to share their biggest decluttering challenges so that we can come up with solutions together. Finally, we will create a decluttering guide with additional resources and solutions. As a courtesy, class sessions will be recorded for students who have to miss a session._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.declutter-your-home-and-free-you
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 Mar 25, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Declutter Your Home and Free Your Life with John Lim, Bus '14 (MBA)
Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayMastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business Growth, Rich Perry, Personal and Professional Development, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title:  Mastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business GrowthInstructor: Rich Perry, MBABrought to you by Odyssey  March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Participants will learn how to utilize LinkedIn for professional and business growth. We'll cover what you need to make your profile stand out, how to develop an effective LinkedIn marketing strategy, and how to grow your professional network online._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.mastering-linkedin-for-professio
 Mar 25, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Mastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business Growth with Rich Perry, MBA
Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayVienna 1900 - the Birth of Viennese Modernism, George Scheper, Virtual, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Vienna 1900 - the Birth of Viennese ModernismInstructor: Dr. George Scheper, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey  March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions) Tuesday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: The Habsburg capital's transition from a world of aristocratic Catholic conservatism to avant-garde experimentation culminated in an explosion of creativity in art, literature, music, philosophy and science. We first survey the background of 18th century Baroque and 19th century bourgeois “Old Vienna,” and the comfortable bourgeois lifestyle of "the waltz city." We then turn to the distinctive innovations in art and architecture that take us from the middle-class successes of the Ringstrasse era, to the bolder work of the artists of the Viennese Secession -- Otto Wagner, Gustav Klimt and Josef Hoffmann -- and conclude with the starker work of Expressionists Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka, on the eve of WW I._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here.Withdrawals & Refunds:If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.vienna-1900-the-birth-of-viennes
 Mar 25, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Vienna 1900 - the Birth of Viennese Modernism with Dr. George Scheper, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayVoyage of the Titanic: From Dream to Disaster, Ernest Liotti, Virtual, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Voyage of the Titanic: From Dream to DisasterInstructor:  Ernest Liotti, Peab '80 Brought to you by Odyssey   March 25, 2025 - April 15, 2025 (4 Sessions)  Tuesday,  6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: What keeps the Titanic’s tragic story alive in our imaginations over a century later? This compelling series dives into the history of the White Star Line’s ambitious vision to create three opulent super liners to rival Cunard’s speed, culminating in the legendary Titanic. Discover how Titanic was designed as the pinnacle of luxury, advertised as nearly "unsinkable," and yet met a heartbreaking end. Through a blend of history and cinema, we’ll trace Titanic’s journey from launch to disaster, exploring iconic films like A Night to Remember (1958), Titanic (1943 German propaganda), Titanic (1953), and James Cameron’s epic Titanic (1997) to see how film has reimagined this legendary tragedy. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.voyage-of-the-titanic-from-dream
 Mar 25, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Voyage of the Titanic: From Dream to Disaster with Ernest Liotti, Peab '80
Odyssey Virtual March 25, March 25, TuesdayMaster Your Emotions, Cali Rossen, Virtual, Odyssey, Health and WellnessCourse Title: Master Your EmotionsInstructor:  Cali RossenBrought to you by Odyssey   March 25, 2025 - April 29, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Tuesday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: In this transformative course, students will engage in daily practices of meditation designed to expand self-awareness, cultivate self-love, and transcend limiting thoughts. Building upon foundational mindfulness techniques, the course delves deeper into sound meditation and cellular-level healing, guiding participants to release deeply held emotions and beliefs and promote healing from the inside out. Through relaxation techniques aimed at soothing the nervous system, students will learn to regulate hormones and other bodily systems, achieving greater balance and emotional resilience. Join us to journey within and move beyond, fostering a renewed sense of inner peace and well-being.*Participants should have earbuds _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.master-your-emotions-with-cali-r
 Mar 25, 2025
 06:30 PM EDT
Master Your Emotions with Cali Rossen
Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayClassic Russian Films: War, Propaganda, Humor, and Tragedy, Jeffrey Brooks, Arts and Humanities, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Classic Russian Films: War, Propaganda, Humor, and TragedyInstructor:  Dr. Jeffrey Brooks, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey   March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course explores the seminal Russian contribution to the avant-garde in film and art. The course will begin with Sergei Eisenstein’s use of montage, Rodzhenko’s photography, and Malevich’s innovations in abstract painting. Students will go on to consider Soviet war movies, humor, and propaganda. Brief lectures will contextualize these developments in broader events of Russian history, culture, and politics. Most of the preparation will be through videos and films, but short readings may be assigned as the course progresses._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.classic-russian-films-war-propag
 Mar 26, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Classic Russian Films: War, Propaganda, Humor, and Tragedy with Dr. Jeffrey Brooks
Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdaySupreme Indifference, Ernest Quarles, Arts and Humanities, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Supreme IndifferenceInstructor:  Ernest Quarles, Esq.Brought to you by Odyssey   March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2024 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: A Critical Look at Justice DeniedThis course will : a) Examine the Roberts Court and decisions which impact civil rights.   b) Review SCOTUS history and early cases which redefined Whiteness c) Assess SCOTUS decisions relating to systemic racism and determine whether those decisions actually work to cement racism in our American DNA d) Discuss Dark money and judicial corruption  e) Clarence Thomas, Life After the Anita Hill Hearings and the judicial grab for executive level power._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.supreme-indifference-with-ernest
 Mar 26, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Supreme Indifference with Ernest Quarles, Esq.
Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayThe Life of Urban Stream Ecosystems, Kenneth Belt, Odyssey, Virtual, Science and TechnologyCourse Title: The Life of Urban Stream EcosystemsInstructor:  Kenneth Belt, PhD, Eng '94 (MEE)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Students will learn via a holistic view of urban stream ecosystems, including hydrologic, ecological, biological, historical and cultural perspectives. Though presentations will be based on an interdisciplinary literature, we'll also provide a solid visual representations through photography and videos taken in the field. Significant time will be spent on restoration concepts and practices, including non-traditional aspects of urban watershed and aquatic rehabilitation._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.the-life-of-urban-stream-ecosyst
 Mar 26, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
The Life of Urban Stream Ecosystems with Kenneth Belt, PhD, Eng '94 (MEE)
Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayGeorge Saunders: How Beginner’s Mind, First Thought, and Buddhist Meditation Practice Inform His Writing and Teaching, Jerry Webster, Health and Wellness, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: George Saunders: How Beginner’s Mind, First Thought, and Buddhist Meditation Practice Inform His Writing and TeachingInstructor:  Jerry Webster, PhDBrought to you by Odyssey   March 26, 2025 - April 23, 2025 (5 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Great art and fruitful meditation require techniques that dive into vast dimensions of human existence.  George Saunders explores these dimensions deeply. His work unfolds from the contemplative wellsprings of life.  Saunders captures beginner’s mind and first thought, two foundations of meditation practice, not only in shaping the schemata of the values of his daily life but also in shaping of his aesthetic expressions involving his writing style and his teaching techniques. Sanders’ Lincoln in the Bardo, a work from which he garnered the 2017 prestigious Booker Prize, is a fictional work surprisingly populated almost entirely by a cast of newly dead characters.  In Buddhist terms, the most commonly used meaning of bardo is as an intermediate state between death and rebirth.  Within the work Saunders envisions how Lincoln comes to grips with the death of his favorite son William in the course of the Civil War.  Indeed, all of Saunders’ newly dead characters must navigate their own deaths. Saunders rests the background of his novel on teachings from The Tibetan Book of the Dead. In Saunders’ work A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russian Masters Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life, Saunders ventures further both into beginner’s mind and first thought. Saunders probes the works of four Russian short story masters analyzing both the themes and writing of these four writers as well as examining his own teaching and writing.                This class will explore the powerful combination of meditation and writing and teaching in Saunders’ works.  The class will include meditation exercises that inform Saunders’ creations.*Required Readings: George Saunders: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life (2021). Random House: ISBN 9781984856029.George Saunders:  Lincoln in the Bardo  (2017): Random House ISBN 9780812995343. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.george-saunders-how-beginner-s-m
 Mar 26, 2025
 06:30 PM EDT
George Saunders: How Beginner’s Mind, First Thought, and Buddhist Meditation Practice Inform His Writing and Teaching with Jerry Webster, PhD
Odyssey Virtual March 26, March 26, WednesdayRevisiting Economics 101: The US and the Global Economy, Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, Business and Finance, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Revisiting Economics 101: The US and the Global EconomyInstructor:  Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, A&S '92 (PhD)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 26, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom   Course Description: Two important  topics of  today’s economy will be discussed: The economic reality we are dealing with now,  and the economic thinking about the US and globally. These questions will be addressed from different perspectives that include economics concepts, the US financial system, social and economic equality, the international and global economy, and the world economic order. Also, the relevance of three contemporary schools of economic thinking will be addressed._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.revisiting-economics-101-the-us-
 Mar 26, 2025
 06:30 PM EDT
Revisiting Economics 101: The US and the Global Economy with Dr. Jose Lopez-Gonzalez, A&S '92 (PhD)
Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, ThursdayApplied Digital Marketing: Collaborations with Local Businesses, Dennis Yu, Virtual, Odyssey, Business and FinanceCourse Title: Applied Digital Marketing: Collaborations with Local BusinessesInstructor:  Dennis YuBrought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2025 - May 01, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Thursday,  6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Students will work with local businesses to define clear marketing objectives that align with both academic and business goals. They will create compelling digital content that resonates with the target audience, fostering engagement and brand awareness. Students will learn to identify and reach the right audiences through effective targeting strategies, enhancing the impact of their marketing efforts._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.applied-digital-marketing-collab
 Mar 27, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Applied Digital Marketing: Collaborations with Local Businesses with Dennis Yu
Odyssey Virtual March 27, March 27, ThursdayJohn Hessler, Beyond the Standard Model an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and the Foundations of Quantum Gravity, Virtual, Odyssey, Science and TechCourse Title: Beyond the Standard Model an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and the Foundations of Quantum GravityInstructor:  John HesslerBrought to you by Odyssey   March 27, 2025 - May 01, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Thursday,  6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Students will learn the conceptual foundations of modern quantum field and explore the frontiers of current attempts to construct a quantum theory of gravity._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.beyond-the-standard-model-an-int
 Mar 27, 2025
 06:30 PM EDT
Beyond the Standard Model an Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and the Foundations of Quantum Gravity with John Hessler
Odyssey March 29, March 29, SaturdayClassic Street Photography: What The Masters Can Teach Us, Leo Lubow, In-Person, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Classic Street Photography: What The Masters Can Teach UsInstructor:  Leo LubowBrought to you by Odyssey   March 29, 2025 - May 03, 2025 (6 Sessions)  Saturday,  10:00AM ET - 12:00PM ET  In-Person at JHU 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 100% 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, Sebastião Salgado, 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, 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 and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.classic-street-photography-what-
 Mar 29, 2025
 10:00 AM EDT
Classic Street Photography: What The Masters Can Teach Us with Leo Lubow
Odyssey Virtual March 31, March 31, MondaySarah Deutschmann, Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic Impact, Personal and Professional Development, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic ImpactInstructor:  Sarah Deutschmann, SAIS '14 (MIPP)Brought to you by Odyssey   March 31, 2025 - April 28, 2025 (5 Sessions)  Monday,  7:45PM ET - 9:00PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: In today’s fast-paced, information-rich environment, the ability to distill key messages and deliver them effectively is a crucial skill. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, "Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic Impact" will help you elevate your communication capabilities, preparing you to influence and inform in any setting._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.mastering-briefing-skills-for-st
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 Mar 31, 2025
 07:45 PM EDT
Mastering Briefing Skills for Strategic Impact with Sarah Deutschmann, SAIS '14 (MIPP)
Odyssey Virtual April 01, April 1, TuesdayEgyptian Mythology, Haider Ali, Arts and Humanities, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Egyptian MythologyInstructor:  Haider Ali, MSBABrought to you by Odyssey   April 1, 2025 - April 22, 2025 (4 Sessions)  Tuesday,  6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: This course is an introduction to Egyptian Mythology. The course will look at the origins of the myths and mythological figures of ancient Egypt. We will discuss the various myths surrounding the Egyptian gods and their influence on ancient Egyptians._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.egyptian-mythology-with-haider-a
 Apr 01, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Egyptian Mythology with Haider Ali, MSBA
Odyssey Virtual April 01, April 1, TuesdayFrom Zero to Warp Speed: A Fast-Paced Introduction to Relativity, Anders Gårdestig, Virtual, Odyssey, Science and TechnologyCourse Title: From Zero to Warp Speed: A Fast-Paced Introduction to RelativityInstructor:  Dr. Anders GårdestigBrought to you by Odyssey   April 01, 2025 - April 22, 2025 (4 Sessions)  Tuesday,  7:00PM ET - 8:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom Course Description: In this course you will learn, at a very quick pace, the fundamentals of Relativity, the theoretical and experimental considerations that led Einstein to develop his two theories, the mindblowing consequences the theories had for our understanding of the universe and how space and time are intertwined._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.from-zero-to-warp-speed-a-fast-p
 Apr 01, 2025
 07:00 PM EDT
From Zero to Warp Speed: A Fast-Paced Introduction to Relativity with Dr. Anders Gårdestig, PhD
Odyssey Virtual April 02, April 2, WednesdayThrift Your Home Beautiful, Alumni Academy, Virtual, Odyssey, Personal and Professional Development, Nellie GilliganCourse Title: Thrift Your Home BeautifulInstructor:  Nellie Gilligan, J.D., A&S '91Brought to you by Odyssey   April 2, 2025 - April 30, 2025 (5 Sessions)  Wednesday,  6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: Looking to create a beautiful home on a budget, or just looking to create a more sustainable, thoughtful and meaningful lifestyle? Learn how to incorporate thrifting as a part of home design and lifestyle organization. We will explore what makes a living space beautiful; basic elements of home design; an introduction to thrifting channels; how to go about thrifting for your home; and how to live a more thrifting lifestyle._____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.thrift-your-home-beautiful-with-
 Apr 02, 2025
 06:00 PM EDT
Thrift Your Home Beautiful with Nellie Gilligan, J.D., A&S '91
Odyssey Virtual April 03, April 3, ThursdayWrite Outside the Box: Novel Strategies and Practices to Ignite Your Creativity, Patricia Benesh, Odyssey, Virtual, Creative WritingCourse Title: Write Outside the Box: Novel Strategies and Practices to Ignite Your CreativityInstructor:  Patricia Benesh, Ed.D., Ed '75 (Cert), '77 (PhD), '80 (MA), '83 (MA)Brought to you by Odyssey   April 03, 2025 - April 24, 2025 (4 Sessions)  Thursday,  5:00PM ET - 6:30PM ET  Virtual via Zoom Course Description: As a fiction writer you may experience times when you lose confidence in your material and get bored, or stuck. Perhaps it’s just a ho-hum attitude toward your current story or a portion of it. Or you’re just not motivated. You need a shot in your writing arm to take your writing to an exciting new level. If you’re nodding in agreement as you read this, this course is for you. Based on the workbook, Write Outside the Box, the four-week, 90-minute sessions are designed to sharpen your basic fiction writing elements (genre, setting, plot, character, style and pace.) You will examine vivid examples from The Great Gatsby and apply the basic principles to your own material using practice exercises. In between sessions, choose from a variety of exercises that are fun, imaginative, and inspirational to enhance your own passages, scenes, and/or chapters. Engage in discussions and feedback with other participants as your writing skills grow. Determine to continue using the workbook for your particular needs after the course ends.*Workbook: Write Outside the Box, Patricia Benesh, Ed.D (Available 2025 at Amazon.com)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.write-outside-the-box-novel-stra
 Apr 03, 2025
 05:00 PM EDT
Write Outside the Box: Novel Strategies and Practices to Ignite Your Creativity with Patricia Benesh, Ed.D, Ed '75 (Cert), '77 (PhD), '80 (MA), '83 (MA)
Odyssey Virtual April 12, April 12, SaturdayCondensing Music, Orest Smovzh, Virtual, Odyssey, Arts and HumanitiesCourse Title: Condensing MusicInstructor:  Orest Smovzh, Peabody '20 (MM)Brought to you by Odyssey   April 12, 2025 - May 03, 2024 (4 Sessions)  Saturday,  3:00PM ET - 5:00PM ET  Virtual via Zoom  Course Description: This course introduces the shortest classical music pieces ever, exploring how they became a distinct artistic practice and the practical reasons behind them. Going through the repertoire from the 16th century onwards, we will ultimately focus on 21st-century projects and solo violin works between 1 and 60 seconds long, with an occasional detour into non-classical genres such as punk, noise, and more.*Participants must have access to Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, Bandcamp_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies  Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course.  Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.).100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.condensing-music-with-orest-smov
 Apr 12, 2025
 03:00 PM EDT
Condensing Music with Orest Smovzh, Peabody '20 (MM)