Exploring Oklahoma's History
Stillwater | Registration opens 1/8/2025 12:00 AM CST
Oklahoma's history is unlike any other state's, shaped by decisions nearly 200 years ago that still impact its citizens today. Whether you're new to Oklahoma or took history classes years ago, this course offers a deeper look at our state’s unique story. Explore the influence of tribes, treaties, cowboys, land runs, riots, prohibitions, dust storms, bombings and ongoing challenges. Join us to uncover the fascinating events and complex forces that have shaped Oklahoma into what it is today.
Carol Schmitz
Dr. Carol Schmitz presented for OLLI for the first time in Fall 2022 and has taught 6 classes since. Previous to her retirement, she taught an academic course every semester at the college level for more than 30 years at the University of Southern California and more recently as an adjunct professor at OSU. Her experience also includes 128 peer-reviewed presentations at regional and national conferences for professional associations. Her Ph.D. is from the University of Southern California in the same areas as her first two degrees earned at Oklahoma State University in business and in higher education.