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  "The Big Lift" 

ID:26129
Through herculean and expensive effort, the Berlin Airlift 1948-49 demonstrated America’s determination to transform World War II enemies into trusted ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (4/13/2026-4/15/2026)

Instructor : Tom Smyth 

Location: Fox Skelton Energy Institute Location : 
  Fox Skelton Energy Institute.

Room :  EI 100

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  Ancient Gardens 

ID:26116
In 2017, an archeological mission to Dra Abu el-Naga in Egypt found what they describe as a 4000-year-old funerary garden. Desiccated remains of a tam ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (2/28/2026-2/28/2026)

Instructor : Laurel Graham 

Location: Nolte Gateway Center Location : 
  Nolte Gateway Center.

Room :  GW 223

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  Behind the Beat: Beatles Part 1 

ID:26128
The Beatles' early catalog from 1960 to 1965 features songs that appear simple but hold surprising depth, clever wordplay, and hidden meanings. Explor ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4/7/2026-4/9/2026)

Instructor : Carol Hall 

Location: Fox Skelton Energy Institute Location : 
  Fox Skelton Energy Institute.

Room :  EI 100

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  Bullets, Bugs, and Blasphemy 

ID:26131
Why is the world the way it is? More specifically, why did technology and commerce in the West leapfrog ahead of other cultures that had earlier start ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (3/30/2026-4/8/2026)

Instructor : Tom Smyth 

Location: Fox Skelton Energy Institute Location : 
  Fox Skelton Energy Institute.

Room :  EI 100

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  Denmark: From Hygge to History 

ID:26140
Discover Denmark through language, history, food, and traditions. Learn practical Danish for everyday use while exploring the cozy spirit of “hygge” a ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Fri 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (5/15/2026-5/29/2026)

Instructor : Afsoon Kazerouni 

Location: Zoom Location : 
  Zoom.

Room :  Zoom

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  Dinner and a Movie: “Operation Petticoat” 

ID:26111
Enjoy an evening of submarine comedy with Cary Grant and Tony Curtis on the dilapidated USS Sea Tiger. Joining the crew on the pink sub are five stran ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $24.00

Weekly - Fri 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (5/8/2026-5/8/2026)

Instructor : Multiple

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Location: McMurry Career Studies Location : 
  McMurry Career Studies.

Room :  CS 160

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  Dynamic Forces 

ID:26115
Explore the powerful forces that shape our planet, from erupting volcanoes and shifting tectonic plates to the slow sculpting by wind and water. Exami ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $3.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (3/10/2026-3/12/2026)

Instructor : Chuck Larson 

Location: Nolte Gateway Center Location : 
  Nolte Gateway Center.

Room :  GW 218

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  Floriography 

ID:26107
Across centuries and cultures, flowers have helped express what words cannot. Explore how certain blooms came to symbolize emotions like love, sorrow, ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Thu 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (3/19/2026-3/19/2026)

Instructor : Stephenie Slahor 

Location: Zoom Location : 
  Zoom.

Room :  Zoom

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  Fly Casper 

ID:26123
Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Casper/Natrona County International Airport. Learn about the airport's history, current operations, and why i ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4/30/2026-4/30/2026)

Instructor : Glenn Januska 

Location: Casper/Natrona County International Airport Location : 
  Casper/Natrona County International Airport.

Room :  NCIA

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  Greek Easter Traditions 

ID:26141
Discover the rich traditions of Greek Easter, from Orthodox Church services to distinctive fasting customs. Learn about the differences between Easter ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $5.00

Weekly - Mon 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (3/16/2026-3/23/2026)

Instructor : Multiple

Location: Nolte Gateway Center Location : 
  Nolte Gateway Center.

Room :  GW 223

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  Historic Preservation at the Bishop Home 

ID:26138
Step into one of Casper’s oldest homes for a cozy afternoon of tea, conversation, and local history. Enjoy a presentation on the importance of histori ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $5.00

Weekly - Wed 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (2/11/2026-2/11/2026)

Instructor : Michaela Whitlow 

Location: Bishop Home Location : 
  Bishop Home.

Room :  Bishop

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  House Divided 

ID:26132
The decade before the outbreak of the Civil War in the United States was marked by fierce political divisions, domestic terrorism, and contentious deb ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (4/20/2026-4/29/2026)

Instructor : Tom Smyth 

Location: Fox Skelton Energy Institute Location : 
  Fox Skelton Energy Institute.

Room :  EI 100

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