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Fall 2022 Courses

Welcome back to the Open University!
     
              We are proud to announce eight exciting new courses for fall 2022. Please note that six courses will be offered in person and two on zoom. Participants are required to have had the full course of vaccinations and boosters against covid in order to take our courses. Masks will be optional, or mandatory if the situation requires. 
Warm regards,
Rhoda Flaxman​, Founding Director and President

                                        Check out the updated description of Toby Simon's course:

Thornton Wilder: Beyond Our Town, with John Dennis Anderson and John Shuman

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The First Light: A brief look at the long history of the first inhabitants of the Cape, with Paul Savage

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Sexuality and Gender: Staying Current in a Changing Landscape, with Toby Simon

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A Revolutionary look at Opera, with Christopher Ostrom

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Humor and Horror in Works by Two Russian Masters, with Rhoda Flaxman on Zoom

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Humor and Horror in Works by Two Russian Masters, with Rhoda Flaxman in person

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The Versatile George Gershwin, with Marc Strauss

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Contemporary Visual Artists of Cape Cod with Robert Rindler

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

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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!"

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