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Fall Registration

Online Registration for Fee-Based Lectures

Fall 2024

Online & Phone Registration

  • Register online starting Thursday, August 8 at the registration page.
  • Register by phone starting Thursday, August 8: 707-664-2691 (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).
  • Register by mail by downloading, printing, and completing the registration form and mailing it together with your payment to:

OLLI@SSUStevenson Hall 2700
1801 East Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94954

  • Registered students will receive an email with the class Zoom link the day before class starts with information on attending in person and remotely. The Zoom link is the same link for each class. Please save the email and link for the duration of your class.
  • In-person classes: Registered students will receive an email the day before class starts with course location, directions, and parking information. There is a $6 daily parking fee at the SSU campus.
  • If you do not receive an email, please let us know promptly by emailing olli@sonoma.edu.
  • Course materials are available at the course materials page.

If you were not able to register before your class begins, do not worry! Registration is available in person at all classes.

OLLI Fall 2024 Courses

Registration is open!

All classes are Hyflex (available in person and streamed live through Zoom)!

OLLI Fall 2024: Three-Week Classes

Registration is open!

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Epidemics, Pandemics & Plagues: A History of Infectious Diseases
Phil Madvig
Fridays, September 20, 27 & October 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stevenson Hall 1301

Historically, infections limited life expectancy to under 40 years. The pivotal breakthrough was discovering "germs." This course explores germ discovery's impact on water safety, vaccines, and antibiotics, and addresses modern infection risks like climate change and vaccine hesitancy.

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Natural History of Hawaii
Nicole Myers 
Fridays, September 20, 27 & October 4, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Stevenson Hall 1300

The Hawaiian Islands, shaped by volcanoes and oceanic forces, showcase a unique geologic history. Explore their formation, national parks, ongoing volcanic activity, and diverse ecosystems. Discover the impact of lava, storms, rivers, snow, waves, and human presence on these remarkable Pacific islands.

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Etta James and Ray Charles
Pamela Rose 
​​Tuesdays, October 1, 8 & 15, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Stevenson Hall 1300

Discover the soulful essence of Etta James and Ray Charles, transcending genres with music spanning jazz, blues, country, R&B, and gospel. Despite adversity, their unique sound resonates with emotional truth. Discover their lives through biographies, footage, and sing-alongs

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Exploring Generative AI: Ethical Practices and Practical Applications for Retired Adults
John P. Sullins
Fridays, October 11, 18 & 25, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Stevenson Hall 1300

Explore Generative AI's potential for retired adults in this hybrid course. Discover its principles, applications, and ethical considerations without homework. Delve into practical uses like digital art, storytelling, and personalized content creation. Learn strategies to empower retirement with AI's tools for memory preservation, hobbies, and connections. Join us for an informative and enjoyable journey into the world of Generative AI, tailored for your retirement adventure.

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Forecasting, Big Data, and Elections
Chong-Uk Kim
Friday, October 11, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stevenson Hall 1301

This lecture focuses on discussing the gap that occurs between data-based predictions and actual results. It examines how economists use and utilize data for predictions, and also discusses the issues of data-based prediction models. Additionally, it covers the recently active discussions on big data and cases where election predictions based on big data differ from the actual election outcomes.

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Financial Manias, Panics and Crashes Throughout History
Dr. Puspa Amri 
Friday, October 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Stevenson Hall 1301

This lecture examines the cyclical nature of financial panics, exploring historical examples like the Dutch Tulip Mania, the Dot-Com bubble, and the 2007 U.S. housing bubble. It also addresses the ongoing real estate crisis in China, triggered by Evergrande's 2021 collapse, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in China's economy.