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Listen now: “Open U of Wellfleet Goes On line"
An interview with Ira Wood and Rhoda Flaxman

What Students Have Said About OUW Courses:

"Loved her passion, her great guests, and the film. I learned more than I expected from this excellent teacher"
"I particularly appreciated the open discussion in a risk-free environment and the inclusive ambiance."
"I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives from a high-level discussion."
"Our teacher created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged comaraderie both in class and at the social time afterward. I appreciated the sense of the group her teaching built."
"The class achieved a perfect balance of mini-lecture and directed discussion, encouraging active engagement."
"Thanks! This was a terrific learning experience!"

Welcome to the tenth year of the Open University of Wellfleet! We proudly present the following eight spring coursesfor your enlightenment and pleasure:

Viewing The American Landscape: From Frederic Church to Maya Lin with Lewis Shepard

Recent Irish Fiction with Rhoda Flaxman (on zoom)

Recent Irish Fiction with Rhoda Flaxman (in person)

Russia: Past and Present with George Swope

Environmental History of the US in Three Parts: Part I with John Cumbler

Reproductive Health and Human Rights with Bonnie Shepard

Film Art with Claude Kerven

Conversations in Contemporary Ethical Issues with Jennifer McCrickerd

Rhoda Flaxman interviewed on the Low Down with Ira Wood. Click to listen

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What Students Have Said About OUW Courses:

Listen to Dr. Rhoda Flaxman's 4 minute radio spot on MVY radio click Here

Welcome to the tenth year of the Open University of Wellfleet!

We proudly present the following eight spring courses
for your enlightenment and pleasure: