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

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

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

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Recent Irish Fiction with Rhoda Flaxman (on zoom)

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Recent Irish Fiction with Rhoda Flaxman (in person)

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Russia: Past and Present with George Swope

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

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Reproductive Health and Human Rights with Bonnie Shepard

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Film Art with Claude Kerven

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Conversations in Contemporary Ethical Issues with Jennifer McCrickerd

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


Open University of Wellfleet Gift Card

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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:

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

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PO Box 711 South Wellfleet, MA 02663-0711


Scholarships available upon request

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The Open University of Wellfleet, MA a 501 c3,  aims to sustain and enrich intellectual life on the Outer Cape during the shoulder seasons. We offer courses to the public, for a modest fee, that celebrate the area's rich history and culture and draw on the talents and expertise of our residents. Our educational forum stresses collaborative learning, with lectures by instructors, directed discussions, readings and participant contributions. Our classes welcome participants from all over Cape Cod to some of Wellfleet's most charming and accessible locations.
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