Current Events: Understanding Our World

GENINT 711.229

Osher (50+). This discussion course offers members an opportunity to discuss the national and international news of the week. Diversity of views of class members are encouraged.

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Hybrid
In Person
Starting at $80.00
As few as 6 weeks
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What you can learn.

  • Discover news resources
  • Understand and compare diverse political opinions
  • Define new terms used in the media
  • Recognize theoretical bases for political actions
  • Identify new laws and acts and what they mean

About this course:

This unique discussion group focuses on exploring the news of the week. Participants share articles and opinions that pertain to what's happening both in the United States and internationally, particularly to introduce diverse views. Many of the pundits we analyze write for The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times. These include such political writers as David Brooks, Thomas Friedman, Paul Krugman, Ross Douthat, Fareed Zakaria, John Bolton, Peggy Noonan, Maureen Dowd, and many more that the class may wish to cover. We also examine such magazines as The New Yorker, The Atlantic, The New Republic, and other journals that give in-depth coverage of current topics. This is your chance to listen and to be heard on the events of today. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. 

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Friday 1:00PM - 2:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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406697
Fee:
$105.00
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Location: Westwood
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Program Rep
Jon Kuykendall-Barrett
(310) 206-2014
jbarrett@unex.ucla.edu
Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Fri Oct 31, 2025
1:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Westwood
The Watermark at Westwood Village Activities Room
Discussion
Fri Nov 7, 2025
1:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Westwood
The Watermark at Westwood Village Activities Room
Discussion
Fri Nov 14, 2025
1:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Westwood
The Watermark at Westwood Village Activities Room
Discussion
Fri Nov 21, 2025
1:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Westwood
The Watermark at Westwood Village Activities Room
Discussion
Fri Nov 28, 2025
1:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Westwood
The Watermark at Westwood Village Activities Room
Discussion
Fri Dec 5, 2025
1:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Westwood
The Watermark at Westwood Village Activities Room
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Thursday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Available
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Instructor: Myrna Hant
404345
Fee:
$80.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online.

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. If you participate remotely, please download a free version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from July 28, 2025 to October 05, 2025
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Sep 25, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Oct 9, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Oct 16, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Oct 23, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Oct 30, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Nov 6, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
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Thu Nov 13, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Nov 20, 2025
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date & Time
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Thursday 10:00AM - 12:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Myrna Hant
405430
Fee:
$80.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Hybrid course: combination of in-person and live-online.

Plus members pay only $40 for this course. Enrollment limited. Visitors not permitted. If you participate remotely, please download a free version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/ to participate in this course.

You must be at least 50 years old and a current member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UCLA to enroll in this course. If your membership has expired or if you wish to become a new member, please proceed with enrolling in courses and you will be automatically prompted to add a membership during checkout. 

 

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jan 8, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Jan 15, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Jan 22, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Jan 29, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Feb 5, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Feb 12, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Feb 19, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114
Discussion
Thu Feb 26, 2026
10:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 114

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