Osher Special Events with Fees
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Spring 2021 Section 6, Starting on: 03/01/2021

Persian Cooking Class: If you like aromatic rice, fresh herbs, saffron, yoghurt, delicious meats (chicken, beef, lamb), you will love Persian (Iranian) cuisine. Persian food is not spicy, nor does it have a lot of strong flavors; but rather it incorporates subtle hints of sweet, sour, and fruity flavors. Learn the basics of Persian cooking with Mojdeh Sakaki and prepare one dish together in this online event. You will receive an ingredient list a week before class; you can cook along with Mojdeh from the comfort of your own kitchen or simply watch.

Instructor: Staff

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.

Spring 2021 Section 7, Starting on: 03/08/2021

Turkish Cuisine - Let's Make Some Gozleme!: Turkish cuisine can be described as a fusion and refinement of Mediterranean, Balkan, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Eastern European and Armenian cuisine. In this first Turkish cooking class, Elif Elkin of Bohemian Baklava will teach you how to make gozleme, a savory Turkish stuffed flatbread. Fillings could include: feta, spinach, lamb, or potato. You will receive an ingredient list a week before class; you can follow along or simply watch.

Instructor: Staff

To add your name to our waiting list, please use our online form or call 801-581-6461.

Spring 2021 Section 11, Starting on: 03/19/2021

Virtual Tour of the Antarctic Dinosaurs Exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Utah: Embark on an adventure to uncover never-before-seen dinosaur fossils from one of the most isolated environments on Earth. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Natural History Museum of Utah is an immersive experience, transporting visitors back 200 million years to discover what life was like in prehistoric Antarctica. Antarctic Dinosaurs guides visitors through what was once a lush, thriving continent. This special online event includes a pre-recorded tour with expert in Dinosaur Paleontology, Spencer Bronte. At various strategic spots, Spencer will join the group live from NHMU to respond to questions related to the exhibit and dinosaurs in general.

Instructor: Staff

Spring 2021 Section 8, Starting on: 03/29/2021

Turkish Cuisine - Let's De-construct Some Dolma!: Turkish cuisine can be described as a fusion and refinement of Mediterranean, Balkan, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Eastern European and Armenian cuisine. Together with Elif Elkin of Bohemian Baklava, you will make dolma - vegetarian stuffed grape leaves filled with cinnamon, spices, dill, mint, pine nuts, and currants. Yum! You will receive an ingredient list a week before class; you can follow along or simply watch.

Instructor: Staff

Spring 2021 Section 12, Starting on: 04/07/2021

The C-Change Primer: This presentation is a non-partisan overview of the science behind climate change and a clear-eyed assessment of the potential risks ahead. It frames climate change in terms of jobs and the economy, health and personal security, and geopolitical security. The presentation answers the questions most Americans have about climate change, such as: How do we know climate change is real and is caused by humans? What is the scientific consensus? What are the dangers? Is there hope? This program is presented by C-Change Conversations, a Princeton-based nonprofit organization. In consultation with independent climate scientists and public policy specialists, they move the conversation away from the politicized language of today to help us understand the implications of climate change. The organization was founded in 2014 and is run by volunteers with diverse political points of view. They have presented to over 10,000 people nationwide.

Instructor: Staff

Spring 2021 Section 9, Starting on: 04/19/2021

Turkish Cuisine - Let's Prepare Some Meze - Part 1: Meze is a selection of small plates served alongside drinks or as appetizers in countries like Greece and Turkey. Elif Elkin of Bohemian Baklava will share her recipes for whipped feta lemon dip and muhammara dip, as well as a favorite Turkish salad. You will receive an ingredient list a week before class; you can follow along or simply watch.

Instructor: Staff