Lectures
Osher at Dartmouth frequently offers special lectures; these are single-session presentations on a variety of topics, delivered by guest lecturers.
Emotional Intelligence
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Speaker: Thomas Lacroix
1 Court St., Lebanon, NH
Cost:
Osher Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Register
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and influence emotions in yourself and others. It is a skill that can be measured and improved over time. People with high emotional intelligence are more influential and attractive, generally happier and more successful. Emotionally intelligent people understand why they are experiencing emotions and have the ability to change how they and others feel.
In this two-hour session, we will ask and try to resolve these questions: What are emotions? What causes emotions? Why do we have them? When are emotions healthy and when are they not? How can we influence how we feel, particularly when it comes to worry and stress?
Tom Lacroix is a dynamic leader with over 35 years of leadership, coaching, and training experience. During his career, he has led sales and customer care teams for large organizations. As a paid consultant, executive coach, and public speaker, Tom brings practical and applicable skills development to groups interested in improving leadership skills, sales, conversational skills, and emotional intelligence.
Botanic Garden, the Musical: An Immersive Listening Experience
Monday, November 23, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Speaker: Lindsay Jones
Zoom
Cost:
Osher Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
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It’s Kate’s first date as a widow, and she’s desperate to get out of it. There’s only one person who can help—Jake, her dead husband.
Botanic Garden, the Musical: A Listening Event invites you to experience the complete musical in a uniquely intimate theatrical format.
With the lights lowered, the story unfolds through the exclusive audio recording designed for the listening experience, accompanied by captions and an accompanying visual environment. Your attention turns entirely to the voices, music, and story, leaving space for your own imagination to bring Kate and Jake’s world to life.
Lindsay Jones is a Tony-nominated composer and sound designer with over 800 shows on Broadway, off-Broadway, and in theatres around the world. He has composed music for over 40 films, including the Oscar-winning A Note of Triumph for HBO Films. He has received a Webby Award, an Ambie Award, and three Signal Awards for his work in podcasts. He is the co-chair of Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) and teaches at UNCSA.
Emotional Intelligence
Monday, January 11, 2027
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker: Thomas Lacroix
1 Court St., Lebanon, NH
Cost:
Osher Members: $10
Non-Members: $15
Register
Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and influence emotions in yourself and others. It is a skill that can be measured and improved over time. People with high emotional intelligence are more influential and attractive, generally happier and more successful. Emotionally intelligent people understand why they are experiencing emotions and have the ability to change how they and others feel.
In this two-hour session, we will ask and try to resolve these questions: What are emotions? What causes emotions? Why do we have them? When are emotions healthy and when are they not? How can we influence how we feel, particularly when it comes to worry and stress?
Tom Lacroix is a dynamic leader with over 35 years of leadership, coaching, and training experience. During his career, he has led sales and customer care teams for large organizations. As a paid consultant, executive coach, and public speaker, Tom brings practical and applicable skills development to groups interested in improving leadership skills, sales, conversational skills, and emotional intelligence.