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Speakers Bureau

For 20 years, OCSCO memebers have spoken on a wide variety of topics.  Our speakers bring a lifetime of expericence and a keen understanding of issues facing seniors.

Featured Speaker

One of our featured speakers is Sid Soban.  Below is a list of his presentation topics:

Lecture Series Available

  • The Historic Origins of Quebec Separatism (to 1885) – 8 sessions
  • American History as Mythology (to 20th Century ) – 8 sessions
  • Controversies and Turning Points in Pre-Romanov Russian History – 4 sessions
  • Political Concepts and Ideologies - 8 sessions
  • An Introduction to Basic Questions in History – 5 sessions
  • An Introduction to Branches of Anthropology – 7 sessions
  • An Introduction to Schools of Psychology – 5 sessions
  • The City in History – 6 sessions
  • Going Down Memory Lane: A Social History of Canada in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s - 3 sessions
  • An Introduction to Models of Sociology – 4 sessions
  • Achievements of Ancient Western Civilizations – 5 sessions
  • Concepts in Philosophy – 8 sessions

Single Sessions

  • Lenin and the Revolution of 1905: Ideologue or Pragmatist
  • Technology: From Benign to Terrible; The Zipper, Software, Heat and Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • Changing Notions of Sex and Feminine Beauty
  • A History of Bathrooms, Tubs, Toilets, Teeth Preservation, Toothbrushes and The Razor
  • Visual Power; the Swastika, Typography, The Typewriter, The Newspaper and Pictures
  • Cultural History: The 1500’s, Christmas, The Chinese new Year, Superman and Chess – The Divine Obsession
  • A History of Foods
Educational Programs
Information, Counseling and Referrals
Computer and IT Educational Programs
Health Promotion
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