Fall 2026 OLLI Digital Catalog

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Fall classes start September 8 — Priority Registration available July 30-August 11, details coming soon!


MAPPING THE WORLD (G528)

G – History

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On-Demand (online viewing is on your own schedule)

Since ancient times, humans have chronicled the world: from inscribed bones of our earliest ancestors to today’s Google Maps. See how geography shapes our view of the planet and how maps have fashioned the world we know today. Visit some of Earth’s most isolated locales and places where conflicts still arise due to disputed borders and contested national boundary claims. Finally, explore our maps of other worlds and even the entire cosmos. View this class on your own schedule. Viewing link is emailed to participants prior to the semester start.


INSTRUCTOR: Jim O’Leary

O’LEARY, JIM — B.S., biology/chemistry/pre-med. Chief astronomy specialist for the Maryland Science Center, producing exhibits, planetarium programs and IMAX films. Received the Excellence in Outreach Award from NASA and hosted an astronomy program on Baltimore’s NPR station.


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