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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Merrie Travels with Robin Hood 

ID:26144
Take an armchair journey to Merrie Olde England and explore the sites long associated with the legendary tales of Robin Hood. From Sherwood Forest to ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Thu 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (4/23/2026-4/23/2026)

Instructor : Stephenie Slahor 

Location: Zoom Location : 
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Room :  Zoom

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  Preserving the Past 

ID:26183
Work alongside the Casper College Western History Center archivist to explore and organize the Jack Rosenthal collection of maps and papers. Learn fou ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Sat 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (4/11/2026-4/25/2026)

Instructor : Hanz Olson 

Location: Goodstein Foundation Library Location : 
  Goodstein Foundation Library.

Room :  LI 215

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  The Great Morality’s Legacy 

ID:26124
The Black Death swept through Europe in the 14th century, leaving deep and lasting marks on nearly every aspect of life. Trace the spread of the bubon ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (4/13/2026-4/15/2026)

Instructor : Emma Brummer 

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

Room :  EI 114

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  The Harp: Past to Present 

ID:26136
Discover the harp like never before, an instrument rich in history, diversity, and gentle power. Explore the harp’s worldwide journey from ancient tim ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4/16/2026-4/16/2026)

Instructor : Cindy Bower 

Location: Nolte Gateway Center Location : 
  Nolte Gateway Center.

Room :  GW 225

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