Lectures, Courses & Workshops

The OpenU is the educational heart of the International Institute for Human Understanding. The OpenU offers lecture series, workshops, seminars, poetry readings, book signings, and classes on cutting edge topics presented by world class professors, speakers, and facilitators.

The courses and activities of the OpenU are designed to promote human understanding so as to inspire:
• Compassion and tolerance
• Empathy
• Improved quality of life
• The search for meaning within and among cultures
• Coming together for community and service

The courses and activities of the OpenU are unique in these ways:

• Focus on the adult learner
• Emphasis on conversation of dynamic content areas
• Open and welcoming doors to all
• No educational prerequisites
• No tests or homework
• Admission based on a simple desire to learn
• Differing locations according to needs of community
• Social activities to benefit the community