Lecture Packages   

THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES: DOES THE UNITED STATES HAVE A HEALTH CARE SYSTEM? (10/23–11/20)

The provision of health/medical care services in the United States has evolved into a very fragmented set of policies. This series will describe and analyze certain aspects of the financing and delivery of services in the U.S. These will include child health policies, efforts to develop best practices for physicians, public health insurance policies such as the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and Medicare, and challenges for the development of the physician workforce.

This lecture series was planned by John Abraham, Richard Barron, Donna Clack, Avi Eisbruch, Todd Grant, Jerry Newman and chair Craig Ramsay.

Sponsorship: University of Michigan Health Geriatric and Palliative Medicine

The Alfred Gourdji Distinguished Lecture Series features prominent, engaging speakers from “town and gown.” It consists of eight lectures, four in the Fall session and four in the Winter/Spring session. Learn from well-known experts about an array of fascinating topics. Each lecture is just the beginning; a stimulating question-and-answer period follows each session.

◆2nd Tuesday of every month

◆10:00–11:30 am

◆$15/day pass (members)

◆$25/day pass (non-members)

◆$55 for the Fall 2025 series

All programs will take place at: Washtenaw Community College Morris Lawrence Building 4800 E Huron River Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 All lectures will also be live streamed through Zoom. We welcome walk-ins at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building day of the lecture.

THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES: INDIA UNVEILED (9/11–10/16)

India Unveiled is a multidisciplinary lecture series offering an in-depth look at India’s diverse identity. The program features speakers on major Indian religions, Indian domestic politics, Indian foreign and defense policy, the Indian economy, and voices from India’s traditional and contemporary art scene. Each lecture highlights key aspects of India’s evolving society and global role. The series concludes with an Indian-themed lunch, providing participants a chance to experience Indian culinary culture firsthand and engage informally with the topics discussed. These events are presented in coordination with OLLI Reads, Out of Town and India Unveiled Lectures Committees.

This lecture series was planned by Ron Bogdasarian, Anne Preston, Craig Ramsay, Frances Schultz, John Swanson and cochairs Larry Imerman and Katherine Woo.