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  After Abbey Road 

ID:23084
Explore the solo careers of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr following The Beatles' disbandment in 1970  in this four-par ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (2/6/2025-2/27/2025)

Instructor : Carol Hall 

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

Room :  EI 100

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Journey into the thrilling world of Agatha Christie, the queen of detective fiction who enthralls readers nearly a century later. Explore Christie’s l ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (5/7/2025-5/28/2025)

Instructor : Laurie Fletcher 

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

Room :  EI 125

 
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Benedict Arnold’s name remains synonymous with treason. What made one of the great American revolutionary heroes turn against the patriot cause? Was A ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (3/17/2025-3/26/2025)

Instructor : Tom Smyth 

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

Room :  EI 125

 
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  Ancient Gardens 

ID:23102
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 (2/15/2025-2/15/2025)

Instructor : Laurel Graham 

Location: Nolte Gateway Center Location : 
  Nolte Gateway Center.

Room :  GW 223

 
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Camels, dolphins, and mules are three distinct species that don’t have much in common at first glance. Dive into the history of their symbiotic relati ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Fri 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (2/14/2025-2/28/2025)

Instructor : Stephenie Slahor 

Location: Zoom Location : 
  Zoom.

Room :  Zoom

 
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This spring's selection for Dinner and a Movie is the 1964 comedy "Father Goose" starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron. Winner of the Academy Award for ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $21.00

Weekly - Fri 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (5/16/2025-5/16/2025)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Stan Icenogle  2.Lisa Icenogle 

Please read: No refunds after Thursday, May 8.

Location: McMurry Career Studies Location : 
  McMurry Career Studies.

Room :  CS 160

 
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  Evolution Explained 

ID:23032
In 1859, Charles Darwin published “Origin of Species.” Over 160 years later, the theory has been refined, but it is still not well understood by many ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $3.00

Weekly - Wed 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (3/12/2025-3/19/2025)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Russell Hawley  2.JP Cavigelli 

Location: Tate Geological Museum Location : 
  Tate Geological Museum.

Room :  TM 121

 
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  Fire Bombers 

ID:23217
Examine the historical and current aircraft used to battle wildland fires. Learn about the evolution of airplanes, helicopters, and drones. Discuss ev ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Thu 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (4/17/2025-4/17/2025)

Instructor : James Johnson 

Location: Nolte Gateway Center Location : 
  Nolte Gateway Center.

Room :  GW 223

 
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  Fly Casper 

ID:23028
Get a glimpse behind the scenes of the Casper/Natrona County International Airport. Learn about the airport's history, current operations, and why it' ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Tue 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (4/29/2025-4/29/2025)

Instructor : Glenn Januska 

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

Room :  NCIA

 
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Explore the history, heritage, and culture of Carbon County. Visit the Wyoming Frontier Prison and Carbon County Museum in Rawlins, Wyoming, and the F ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $28.00

Weekly - Mon 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM (5/12/2025-5/12/2025)

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.Rolly Sanftner  2.Laurie Sanftner 

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

Room :  EI Parking Lot

 
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Genesis sets the stage for understanding the Bible. Explore the biblical history of Israel, its purpose, and the fulfillment of the Old Testament in t ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly - Mon 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (4/7/2025-4/28/2025)

Instructor : Steven Gunderson 

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

Room :  EI 125

 
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  Great Winter Reads 

ID:23014
The cold days of winter are perfect for reading great books. “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt explores how Tova Sullivan finds relief ...  View More

Section Number: OLLI

Cost: $15.00

Fees: $0.00

Weekly(2) - Tue 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1/28/2025-2/25/2025)

Instructor : Carol Chapman 

Location: Thorson Institute of Business Location : 
  Thorson Institute of Business.

Room :  BU 124

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