Program Mission: Welcome Aboard Spaceship Earth! As we travel through the Milky Way together, let’s explore the enigma, “Are we alone in the Universe?” This question has animated human curiosity since our earliest ancestors stared into the Cosmos. This highly interactive program intends to embrace this curiosity amidst the dispute surrounding the recent government release of UAP or UFO sightings and the disturbing mysteries involving the death and/or disappearance of 11 scientists! Have you ever seen what you believe was a UFO sighting? If yes, 17% of other Americans agree with you! During the course, we will explore three potential scenarios: 1-Extraterrestrial Civilizations or ETCs exist and are already here; 2-ETCs exist but we have not found legitimate evidence of their existence; 3-Earth is “rare”, we are alone in the universe. Astronomers estimate the observable universe contains perhaps as many as 1 septillion stars. Someone must be out there!
Are We Alone in the Universe?
Membership & Course Fees
Membership in Celebration Lifelong Learning, Inc. costs $50 per term, for fall or spring. Membership may be purchased without registering for any courses and is non-transferable. Membership benefits include eligibility to register for courses, free admission to the Lecture Series, and free participation in CLL, Inc.'s five monthly clubs. Course fees are $25; some courses require an additional materials fee.
Faculty
Dan O’Connell
When he was 11 years old and while gazing at the stars in his backyard with his family, his brother-in-law asked him, "How many of the stars out there do you think are now burned out?” He was confused and…
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Session #2
October 8, October 15 & October 22, 2026
Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Waitlist Only
Waitlist Only — this course is full.