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Academic Year 2024 Courses

Our courses provide opportunities for our members to delve more deeply into fascinating subjects, hear from outstanding teachers, and have fun as well: no exams, no grades, but ample opportunities to participate in discussions.

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2401 International Affairs 2024

When: Every other Monday on Youtube. Members receive notice of the class. There is no charge.
Instructor: Prof. Emerita Ronnie Gruhn

We are again fortunate to have Ronnie Gruhn, Professor Emerita of Politics at UCSC, as one of our teachers. She has a passionate and undiminished interest in reading, writing, and talking about world affairs. Her courses offer powerful insights into what is happening today. Ronnie has been very generous in sharing her knowledge with OLLI members, and her courses have been exceedingly well attended. Ronnie is continuing her series of YouTube commentaries on international affairs every other Monday. Watch your inbox for an email from OLLI with a link to the commentary. This is a special privilege for all OLLI members.

Ronnie is very interested in answering any questions you may have about material she covers in her classes and other aspects of International Affairs. E-mail your questions to her at Ronnie@UCSC.edu.