Graceful Exits: Exploring the Economics, Ethics & Ethos of Death with Dignity

🔥 Lottery: Aug 27–Sept 2 • Full registration: Aug 28
Dates: October 20 - November 24, 2025
Meets: M from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
 Location: Osher Online
Cost:  $75.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
10/20/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM
10/27/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM
11/03/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM
11/10/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM
11/17/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM
11/24/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM

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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.

This course explores the complex issue of Death with Dignity, also known as assisted suicide, through its historical development, ethical debates, legal frameworks, and cultural perspectives. The movement gained national attention through the advocacy of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, sparking widespread discussion on end-of-life choices.

Participants will critically examine evolving policies on physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia while engaging in thoughtful discussions on this sensitive and often controversial topic. Designed to educate and foster awareness, this course provides a comprehensive look at end-of-life decision-making's ethical and legal dimensions.

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.

Aleen Bayard

Aleen Bayard is an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University, teaching leadership and change management. She played a key role in Northwestern's partnership with the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership, developing the curriculum for the Certificate in Jewish Leadership and teaching in the program for several years. Bayard holds degrees from Stanford, Columbia and Northwestern University and earned her doctorate from Benedictine University. Through her consulting practice, she develops programs on leadership, culture, employee engagement and team performance.
Date Day Time Location
10/20/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
10/27/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
11/03/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
11/10/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
11/17/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online
11/24/2025Monday3 PM to 4:30 PM Osher Online