In Darwin's Footsteps: A Journey to the Galapagos

🔥 Lottery: Aug 27–Sept 2 • Full registration: Aug 28
Dates: October 16 - November 20, 2025
Meets: Th from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
 Location: Osher Online
Cost:  $75.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
10/16/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM
10/23/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM
10/30/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM
11/06/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM
11/13/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM
11/20/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

This program will not be recorded.

From 1831 to 1836, Charles Darwin circumnavigated the globe aboard the HMS Beagle. In the Galapagos Islands and elsewhere, Darwin collected data that, after decades of study and reflection, formed part of the basis for his publication On the Origin of Species. The ideas presented in that volume remain the foundation of all modern biological thought. Drawing upon source materials and the instructor's photos, this course will present the historical and cultural context of Darwin's era, follow the five-year journey, discuss how Darwin came to his ideas and explain his theories in detail.

About the Osher Online Program

Osher Online programs are provided to OLLI at MSU from the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University. Experience shared online presentations with OLLI members from coast to coast! As part of the Osher Online program, OLLI at MSU members will enjoy national speakers and interact with fellow OLLI members nationwide.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Meet the Instructor

Fee:  $75.00

Osher Online

This is a real-time (live) online class that meets at the specified day(s)/time(s) listed.

Eric Simon

Eric Simon, professor of biology at New England College, received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Harvard University. Eric is an avid traveler and award-winning nature photographer who leads educational, international trips to destinations including Belize, the Galapagos, Tanzania, Cuba, the Amazon River and Patagonia. He is the author of a widely used series of college biology textbooks with over 2 million books in print that help teach biology to students in over 40 countries.
Date Day Time Location
10/16/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
10/23/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
10/30/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
11/06/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
11/13/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online
11/20/2025Thursday9 AM to 10:30 AM Osher Online