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Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayHitler’s American Models: What the United States Taught the Nazis, Pete Kakel, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Hitler’s American Models: What the United States Taught the NazisInstructor: Dr. Pete Kakel, A&S '03 (MLA)Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 02, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 10:00AM ET - 12:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: As historians are beginning to show, Adolf Hitler and other Nazis often drew on American precedents for inspiration and ideas to guide their thinking and policy decisions. This course will focus on recent research that addresses a number of disturbing questions: (1) How were Hitler’s ideological obsessions and genocidal fantasies influenced by American historical precedent? (2) How did the precedent of American race laws and practices influence Nazi racial laws? (3) How did American treatment of minorities inform discriminatory measures in Nazi Germany? (4) How did the early 20th century American eugenics movement shape Nazi genocidal programs of sterilization and euthanasia? (5) How did American westward expansion and its brutal treatment of American Indians guide Nazi empire-building? (6) How does this disturbing and unsettling history echo in today’s world? This course seeks to provide an illuminating and unsettling window onto Nazi crimes, as well as the American past and present.Course Objectives:1. Show how Hitler and other Nazis often drew on American precedents for inspiration and ideas to guide their thinking and policy decisions;2. Provide an illuminating window onto Nazi crimes; and3. Provide an unsettling window onto the American past and 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. odysseykatefall24

Hitler's American Models: What the United States Taught the Nazis with Dr. Pete Kakel, A&S '03 (MLA)

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayBreaking into Venture Capital, Megan Thorp, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Breaking into Venture CapitalInstructor: Megan Thorp, Bus '22 (MBA)Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - November 25, 2024 (5 Sessions) Monday, 10:00AM ET - 12:00PM 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. 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. odysseythorpfall24

Breaking into Venture Capital with Megan Thorp, Bus '22 (MBA)

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayJazz Music on Broadway, David Bunn, Odyssey, Virtual, Gabrielle Goodman, Jazz, Music Course Title: Jazz Music on BroadwayInstructor: David Bunn and Gabrielle Goodman Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 02, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 1:00PM ET - 2:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: We will examine the ways in which Jazz has had an impact on Broadway from the 1920s with Eubie Blake's "Shuffle Along" to the influences on "Hamilton" in current times._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseybunnfall24

Jazz Music on Broadway with David Bunn and Gabrielle Goodman

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayWrite and Self-Publish Your First Book With a Step-by-Step Plan, John Lim, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Write and Self-Publish Your First Book With a Step-by-Step PlanInstructor: John Lim, Bus '13 (MBA)Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 2, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Writing a book is one of the top "bucket list" goals of people around the world: across generations, backgrounds, and cultures. However, few ever see their dream come to fruition. If you've ever wanted to write a book but don't know how or where to start or maybe you've tried in the past and couldn't get past the blank screen in front of you, I'll teach you how to get over your fear, doubts, and procrastination habits to get that first book done. Taking on a big project like this can be intimidating so I'll show you a framework to break this down into small, reasonable, and realistic steps to make writing and publishing a book an achievable goal. In this course, you'll learn the "anatomy" of a book, how to get your ideas organized into a succinct roadmap, and how to overcome writer's block. Finally, I will teach you how to approach the editing process, how to format your manuscript, how to design a cover, and how to self-publish on Amazon KDP: one of the biggest publishing platforms in the world.*Note: This course is open to both non-fiction and fiction writers.*Classes will be recorded as a courtesy for students who have to miss a class.Reviews from prior students:“I thought that John did a phenomenal job both in planning content and presenting the course. His significant resources were very helpful and I will continually refer to them as I move forward in writing my book. He is very knowledgeable, having written several books on diverse topics.”” John was thorough and engaging. His handouts were extremely useful. His organization was remarkable. This was a great class.”“Very organized and methodical approach to self-publishing, John's course makes the whole process seem very doable."_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies Johns Hopkins alumni, staff, faculty and their spouse or domestic partners are eligible for tuition remission for Odyssey lifelong learning courses. Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for the course. Eligibility details can be found here. Withdrawals & Refunds: If a course is canceled or closed, the registrant is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Registrants who wish to withdraw from an active course must complete the online Odyssey Refund Request Form. Attach any documentation to support your request (e.g., medical documentation, family crisis documentation, etc.). 100% refund- Prior to the start of the course. 50% refund- During the first week of the course. No refunds will be given after the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases. Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within (5) business days. odysseylim2fall24

Write and Self-Publish Your First Book With a Step-by-Step Plan with John Lim, Bus '14 (MBA)

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayUnwrapping America in 2024, Ernest Quarles, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Unwrapping America in 2024Instructor: Ernest Quarles, Esq. Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 02, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course is designed to ask and answer questions that many in this country are grappling with daily regarding the current nature of our democracy. Some of the themes we will examine are:Historical context for today’s backlash to racial justice initiatives and whether it matters it matters.What is the “war on woke” about?How might colorblind liberalism have laid the groundwork for the current de-emphasis of race and racism in American life.Is there a connection between racial equity, voter suppression, LGBTQ+ rights and liberties, and women’s reproductive freedom?360 degrees of Book Bans- What are some afraid of?The Thomas Court: Robes Without Hoods or Supreme Indifference to Our Constitutional Blueprint _____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyquarlesfall24

Unwrapping America in 2024 with Ernest Quarles, Esq.

Odyssey October 28, October 28, MondayThree Outstanding Modern Playwrights: Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, August Wilson, Lynne Agress, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Three Outstanding Modern Playwrights: Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, August WilsonInstructor: Dr. Lynne AgressBrought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 02, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom(The August Wilson’s plays will be performed in Baltimore and in Washington, DC Nov18 & 25) Course Description: In this course we will discuss the autobiographical, the historical, and the dramatic aspects of the following plays: Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" and "The Crucible"; Tennessee Williams "The Glass Menagerie," and August Wilson's "Fences" and "The Piano Lesson."All plays are easily available in paperback editions or in collected works._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyagress2fall24

Three Outstanding Modern Playwrights: Arthur Miller, Tennessee Williams, August Wilson with Dr. Lynne Agress, PhD

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayWriting about Grief and Loss, Alexandra Hewett, Odyssey, Virtual, Grief, Loss Course Title: Writing about Grief and LossInstructor: Alexandra HewettBrought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 02, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Grief is something we all experience in our lives and writing about it can help with the grieving process and even be healing and cathartic. Sometimes it’s possible to find humor through writing about this difficult topic. In the class, we will focus on reading excerpts from nonfiction works about grief by Joan Didion, Sloan Crosley, Isabelle Allende, and Zadie Smith. Participants will write an essay about a personal experience of grief and loss, workshop each other’s essays in class, and revise their essays based on the feedback given during class._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyhewettfall24

Writing about Grief and Loss with Alexandra Hewett

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayImproving Writing through a Sentence-Composing Approach, Don & Jenny Killgallon, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Improving Writing through a Sentence-Composing ApproachInstructor: Don Killgallon,Ed '78 (M.Ed) & Jenny Killgallon, A&S '75 (MLA)Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - November 25, 2024 (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 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. odysseykillgallonfall24

Improving Writing through a Sentence-Composing Approach with Don Killgallon, Ed '78 (M.Ed) & Jenny Killgallon, A&S '75 (MLA)

Odyssey Virtual October 28, October 28, MondayPower of Awareness and Mindfulness Meditation, Linda Mundy, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Power of Awareness and Mindfulness MeditationInstructor: Dr. Linda Mundy, Med '88 (MD)Brought to you by Odyssey October 28, 2024 - December 02, 2024 (6 Sessions) Monday, 7:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This introductory course will allow participants to gain an understanding of the foundations of mindfulness for integration of (1) awareness opportunities to pause, relax, and be open between the stimulus and the response in daily life and (2) tools to cultivate a meditation practice of compassion and a deepened ability to develop a wiser relationship to your experience of being human._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseylindafall24

Power of Awareness and Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Linda Mundy, Med '88 (MD)

Odyssey Virtual October 29, October 29, TuesdayMastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business Growth, Rich Perry, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Mastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business GrowthInstructor: Rich PerryBrought to you by Odyssey October 29, 2024 - December 03, 2024 (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. 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. odysseyperryfall24

Mastering LinkedIn for Professional and Business Growth with Rich Perry

Odyssey Virtual October 29, October 29, TuesdayLife Writing, Barbara Morrison, Odyssey, Virtual, Morrison, Barbara Course Title:Life WritingInstructor: Barbara MorrisonBrought to you by Odyssey October 29, 2024 - November 12, 2024 (3 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: We all have stories to tell. In this workshop, appropriate for both novice and experienced writers, we’ll practice telling ours in journals, memoirs, personal essays, blogs, and other forms of life writing. After looking at examples, we’ll discuss how to get started and then begin transforming our experiences into stories that will preserve memories and touch others. Bring whatever materials you’ll need to begin writing._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseymorrison2fall24

Life Writing with Barbara Morrison

Odyssey Virtual October 29, October 29, Tuesday Make It Yours: Fundamentals of Effective Facilitation, Vivianne Njoku, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Make It Yours: Fundamentals of Effective FacilitationInstructor: Vivianne Njoku, A&S '02Brought to you by Odyssey October 29, 2024 - December 03, 2024 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 7:00PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Whether you are proposing a project to a team of investors, leading an after-school enrichment program, or simply preparing to share some new ideas with a small cohort of collaborators, there are fundamental principles and practices to facilitation that can support you in ensuring that your ideas and instructions come across clearly, creatively and compassionately.In this course, we begin by answering foundational, yet deceivingly simple questions about facilitation (who what when where and why), using our responses to then design our 'how'; experiences of facilitation that are:- mindful of complex human dynamics and accessibility needs- fluid and responsive to varying learning styles and intelligences- creative, joyful and appealing to a wide array of sensibilitiesNo matter if you're completely green or a seasoned professional, this course will provide you with new and reinforced tools to facilitate with confidence and ease, whatever the context._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseynjokufall24

Make It Yours: Fundamentals of Effective Facilitation with Vivianne Njoku, A&S '02

Odyssey Virtual October 30, October 30, WednesdayInvesting 101 for Women, Nanci Murdock, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Investing 101 for WomenInstructor: Nanci MurdockBrought to you by Odyssey October 30, 2024 - December 04, 2024 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Are you a woman interested in learning more about investing? Would you like to learn more about asset classes, including the difference between a stock and a bond? Then Investing 101 for Women is for you! Over six weeks, and in a welcoming and friendly environment, we will cover all aspects of investing—asset allocation, risk tolerance, compound interest, mutual funds vs. ETFs, dividends and capital gains, and much more! Whether you are a beginner with no experience or if you have an investment portfolio already and would like to learn more about how your Advisor has built it, everyone is welcome!_____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseymurdockfall24

Investing 101 for Women with Nanci Murdock

Odyssey Virtual October 30, October 30, WednesdayTranscendence & Emotional Mastery, Cali Rossen, Virtual, OdysseyCourse Title: Transcendence & Emotional MasteryInstructor: Cali RossenBrought to you by Odyssey October 30, 2024 - December 04, 2024 (6 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Participants will experience a guided holistic approach through a transformative journey aimed at transcending limiting beliefs, and emotional challenges to achieve a higher state of awareness and learn to strengthen their ability to regulate one’s emotions.This 6-week course was developed because transcendence involves moving beyond our ordinary limits, through practices such as meditation, sound, and reiki healing to reach a state of greater understanding, peace and connection with our self and the universe. Through powerful techniques of emotional mastery, we can understand, manage, and utilize our emotions even more effectively. This involves recognizing emotional patterns, regulating emotional responses, and using this awareness to be able to reframe them to make conscious choices that enhance well-being and personal growth.In each 2 hour session we will blend the theoretical insights and practical exercises, aiming to foster a more balanced, empowered, and enlightened state of being. You will leave restored and equipped with tools to continue to enhance your mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being ongoingly._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyrossenfall24

Transcendence & Emotional Mastery with Cali Rossen

Odyssey Virtual October 31, October 31, ThursdayIntroduction to Science Writing, Patrick Hahn, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Introduction to Science WritingInstructor: Dr. Patrick Hahn, A&S '15 (MS)Brought to you by Odyssey October 31, 2024 - December 05, 2024 (6 Sessions) Thursday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of science writing. Each student will conduct an interview with an expert and prepare a science news story or opinion piece. In addition, readings and weekly online discussions will introduce students to some of the concepts needed for reading science news stories with a critical eye. Topic covered in the discussions include randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis, Number Needed to Treat, Number Needed to Harm, cause and effect in epidemiology, p values, placebo effect, statistical significance, and clinical significance._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyhahnfall24

Introduction to Science Writing with Dr. Patrick Hahn, A&S '15 (MS)

Odyssey Virtual October 31, October 31, ThursdayLabor in the Movies, James Ward Morrow, Odyssey, Virtual, Movies, Labor, ArtsCourse Title: Labor in the MoviesInstructor: James Ward Morrow, A&S '86Brought to you by Odyssey October 31, 2024 - December 05, 2024 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 7:00PM ET - 9:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Participants will view labor history as portrayed in film, discuss that history and learn how it may be applicable today in the recent desire for unions by Starbucks and Amazon employees amongst others. The instructor will provide anecdotal context from being a union activist for decades, and students will be encouraged to share their reactions and experiences. A lively discussion is expected and participants will have a greater understanding of what a labor union is, what it can and cannot do, and view how accurately it is portrayed in film._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseywardmorrowfall24

Labor in the Movies with James Ward Morrow, A&S '86

Odyssey Virtual October 31, October 31, ThursdayBuilding a Successful Digital Product, Misu Tasnim, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Building a Successful Digital ProductInstructor: Misu Tasnim, Engr 07 & '11Brought to you by Odyssey October 31, 2024 - December 05, 2024 (6 Sessions) Thursday, 7:30PM ET - 8:30PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: This course explores the key elements of a successful digital product, how to ensure adoption, and what pitfalls to avoid. Lectures will be interactive and provide practical concepts and ideas to consider when designing a digital tool, whether it's for one user, or one million._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseytasnimfall24

Building a Successful Digital Product with Misu Tasnim, Engr '07 & '11

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Odyssey Virtual November 02, November 2, SaturdayRenaissance Florence and the Medici family, Michele Zanobini, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Renaissance Florence and the Medici FamilyInstructor: Dr. Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)Brought to you by Odyssey November 02, 2024 - November 30, 2024 (5 Sessions) Saturday, 10:00AM ET - 11:30AM ET Virtual via Zoom Offered as part of the Fall 2024 Odyssey Alumni Academy - courses exclusively for alumni and taught by esteemed members of our alumni community and faculty. Course Description: The Medici family are often associated with their unreserved support and patronage of the arts, literature and culture. Their ruthlessness, unscrupulous opportunism and boundless political ambition, however, tend to be much less celebrated. Who were the Medici family and how did they shape Renaissance Florence? Join us on a course that seeks to investigate the most intimate nature of Cosimo, Piero, Lorenzo the Magnificent and several other members of this most remarkable family. Interactive lectures followed by seminar discussion. No previous knowledge required._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyzanobinifall24

Renaissance Florence and the Medici Family with Dr. Michele Zanobini, A&S '16 (PhD)

Odyssey Virtual November 02, November 2, SaturdayDescribing the Indescribable, German authors after the Holocaust, Cara Pickens-Noble, Odyssey, Virtual, Holocaust, GermanCourse Title: Describing the Indescribable: German authors after the HolocaustInstructor: Cara Pickens-Noble, A&S '17Brought to you by Odyssey November 2, 2024 - December 07, 2024 (6 Sessions) Saturday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: In this course we will focus on post-Holocaust literature by West German authors, specifically the writings of W.G. Sebald. In his book “ The Emigrants”, Sebald gives voice to the life of people who were forced to react to circumstances beyond their control . For their safety, they had to leave the country of their birth. We will explore how differently the protagonists coped with their uprooted lives and yet how similar their lives ended, often prematurely, often by suicide. Sebald is one of the few, if not the only, writer of the post-Holocaust era who gives voice to the culture and the lives that were destroyed. Sebald is also a master of nuances, his language demands close attention, and more often than not, his meaning shines through in sub clauses ; i.e. one has to read between the lines. These narratives are consistent with a post-Holocaust view associated with fragmentation, disruption, alienation and a general sense of hopelessness._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseypickensnoblefall24

Describing the Indescribable: German Authors after the Holocaust with Cara Pickens-Noble, A&S '17

Odyssey Virtual November 03, November 3, SundayPodcasting for Beginners: Taking the First Steps with Confidence, Regina Larko, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Podcasting for Beginners: Taking the First Steps with ConfidenceInstructor: Regina LarkoBrought to you by Odyssey November 03, 2024 - December 08, 2024 (6 Sessions) Sunday, 11:00AM ET - 1:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Dive into the world of podcasting with this comprehensive 6-week course designed for beginners. Whether you're passionate about storytelling, eager to share your expertise, or looking to strengthen your personal brand, this course will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to start your own podcast confidently. From finding your niche and planning content to recording, editing, and launching your show, each week covers crucial steps with hands-on assignments and practical resources. By the end of the course, you'll have a polished first episode and a strategic plan for your podcast's future.Note: This course will be recorded as a courtesy. Please contact the instructor for recordings. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseylarkofall24

Podcasting for Beginners: Taking the First Steps with Confidence with Regina Larko

Odyssey Virtual November 04, November 4, MondayThe Art of Black and White Photography, Lewis Katz, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: The Art of Black and White PhotographyInstructor: Lewis KatzBrought to you by Odyssey November 4, 2024 - November 25, 2024 (4 Sessions) Monday, 7:00PM ET - 9:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Students will learn the special qualities of black and white imagery as well as learning how to convert color files to black and white files. Lightroom Classic is highly recommended but not a prerequisite_____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseykatzfall24

The Art of Black and White Photography with Lewis Katz

Odyssey Virtual November 05, November 5, TuesdayGetting to Know Your Mind Better, Rachna Kejriwal, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Getting to Know Our Mind BetterInstructor: Rachna Kejriwal, Engr '89Brought to you by Odyssey November 05, 2024 - December 10, 2024 (6 Sessions) Tuesday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Most of our known limitations come from our Mind. If we could understand our belief systems and release ourselves from the ones that don’t work for us, if we could understand how our Mind works and not pay attention to it when it’s repeatedly negative, if we could understand what to do with our emotions, or if we could stop the same defeating pattern in our relationships … what would life look like? Getting to know our Mind better, helps us understand better, and provides tools to empower ourselves to lead a more fulfilling life.This is a workshop style course where participants will be expected to partner and build connections. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseykejriwalfall24

Getting to Know Our Mind Better with Rachna Kejriwal, Engr '89

Odyssey Virtual November 06, November 6, WednesdayBusiness Feasibility Bootcamp: Launch with Confidence, Karly Feinberg, Odyssey, VirtualCourse Title: Business Feasibility Bootcamp: Launch with ConfidenceInstructor: Karly FeinbergBrought to you by Odyssey November 06, 2024 - November 20, 2024 (3 Sessions) Wednesday, 6:00PM ET - 8:00PM ET Virtual via Zoom Course Description: Business Feasibility Bootcamp: Launch with Confidence is a comprehensive three-class course designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential tools and knowledge to evaluate and validate their business idea. Through in-depth market research, feasibility analysis, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to assess market demand, identify target audiences, and test the viability of their business idea. This bootcamp provides actionable insights and strategies to mitigate risks and ensure a confident and informed launch. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation to move forward with their entrepreneurial ventures, armed with data-driven decisions and a clear path to success. Moreover, the course emphasizes the importance of recognizing when an idea isn't worth pursuing, highlighting that identifying non-viable ideas early on prevents wasted time and resources, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on more promising opportunities._____________________________________________________________________________________________________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. odysseyfeinbergfall24

Business Feasibility Bootcamp: Launch with Confidence with Karly Feinberg