Winter 2026 Osher Online Learning Courses
Course registration opens on Wednesday, December 3!
Please note the new ways to register for classes:
Online
By phone (707) 664-4246 (Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
In-person at the Course Preview event on January 14 or by appointment
MONDAYS
Brain and Behavior in the Era of Digital Technology
Instructor: Elena Labkovsky, PhD
When: January 26–March 2 | 8-9:30 a.m. | Live on Zoom
Cost: $90
Explore how digital technologies and artificial intelligence affect the brain, behavior, and mental health. This course examines the impact of modern devices on attention, memory, emotions, and decision-making, while addressing ethical concerns like privacy and tech-based addictions. We will learn how neuroscience and psychology offer tools to support well-being in a rapidly evolving digital world.
WEDNESDAYS
Using Google Workspace Tools with Confidence
Instructor: Chelsea King
When: January 21–February 25 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Live on Zoom
Cost: $90
This beginner-friendly course introduces Google Workspace tools like Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. We will learn core features, basic navigation, and practical applications for personal and professional use. With guided instruction and real-world examples, the course builds confidence and foundational skills to boost productivity and collaboration.
FRIDAYS
Osher Integrative Health: Navigating Chronic Illness in a Complex Healthcare System
Instructors: Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health Speakers
When: January 30–March 6| 12-1:30 p.m. | Live on Zoom
Cost: $90
This course, presented in partnership with the Osher Collaborative for Integrative Health, features expert speakers from their upcoming national conference, Navigating Chronic Illness in a Complex Healthcare System. Through engaging presentations and discussions, participants will explore how integrative health approaches can address the challenges of living with chronic conditions and help individuals make informed choices within today’s increasingly complex healthcare environment. Topics will focus on whole- person care, patient empowerment, and practical strategies for managing long-term health concerns.
SATURDAYS
The American Revolution Beyond the British Empire
Instructor: Rick Bell, PhD
When: January 17–February 21 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Live on Zoom
Cost: $90
This course reframes the American Revolution as a global event shaped by imperial rivalries and geopolitical forces. Each session focuses on a different group—Germans, French, Spaniards, South Asians, and others—revealing how their experiences intersected with the collapse of British rule in North America. By viewing the Revolution through a global lens, participants will uncover new perspectives on its causes, course, and consequences.