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Contemporary Issues

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Does It Matter If You're Black or White?

In this study group we will explore the nuances of race and the complexities of racial designations in American society. We will attempt to better und ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/07/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/7/2023-6/6/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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Journey Below the Mason-Dixon Line to Understand the Soul of the Nation

Most of us probably think we know the South. However, the region that Imani Perry describes in her National Book Award-winning study, South to America ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/07/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/7/2023-6/6/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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Foreign Affairs

This study group is for OLLI members who love to read and have a desire to learn about the countries of the world through interactions with others. We ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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Articles from the Sunday New York Times

For well over 100 years, The New York Times has been the newspaper of record. With its 132 Pulitzer Prizes since 1918 (the most by any news organizati ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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Economist B

The Economist magazine offers a scope broader than just the United States, with news stories renowned for their information and thought-provoking repo ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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The Economist

The Economist weekly magazine is widely acclaimed for its thoughtful and stimulating analyses of world news, politics, and business. It also has secti ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/09/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/9/2023-6/8/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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BONUS GROUP: What If - Finding Solutions

America’s problems are very complex and interrelated with other issues. Problems such as homelessness, hunger, poverty, affordable healthcare, afforda ... View More

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/27/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (3/27/2023-5/22/2023)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.

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Does It Matter If You're Black or White?

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/07/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/7/2023-6/6/2023)

Journey Below the Mason-Dixon Line to Understand the Soul of the Nation

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/07/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/7/2023-6/6/2023)

Foreign Affairs

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Articles from the Sunday New York Times

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Economist B

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

The Economist

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/09/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/9/2023-6/8/2023)

BONUS GROUP: What If - Finding Solutions

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/27/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (3/27/2023-5/22/2023)

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Does It Matter If You're Black or White?

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/07/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/7/2023-6/6/2023)

Journey Below the Mason-Dixon Line to Understand the Soul of the Nation

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/07/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Tue .

Weekly - Tue 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/7/2023-6/6/2023)

Foreign Affairs

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Articles from the Sunday New York Times

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

Economist B

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/08/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/8/2023-6/7/2023)

The Economist

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/09/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/9/2023-6/8/2023)

BONUS GROUP: What If - Finding Solutions

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location : Virtual - Any Location.

Start date: 03/27/23

Days of the Week : Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (3/27/2023-5/22/2023)

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Virtual OLLI Anywhere Study Groups by Subject >> Contemporary Issues
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Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
Virtual - Any Location.

Location: Virtual - Any Location Location :
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