Whale University
Launching in 2024, Whale University encompasses the educational programs of the Orca Behavior Institute with the goal of providing adults continuing education opportunities with science-based classes rooted in a shared passion for cetaceans.
Tentative Schedule
Spring 2027
Bigg's 201
Bigg's 201 Virtual
Year of the Whale
Whale Book Club
Tentative Schedule
Fall 2027
The Art and Science of Southern Residents
Orca Acoustics
Whale Book Club
Year of the Whale
Upcoming Classes
Whale U
Upcoming Class Schedule
Tentative Schedule
Spring 2027
Bigg's 201
Bigg's 201 Virtual
Year of the Whale
Whale Book Club
Tentative Schedule
Fall 2027
The Art and Science of Southern Residents
Orca Acoustics
Whale Book Club
Year of the Whale
Book Club: Early Relationships to Whales of the North Pacific
This series of books will take us back in time, giving a historic perspective on our relationship to whales of the North Pacific through three different lenses.
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Fluking Around with Humpbacks
Dive deep into the world of humpback whales with this brand new Whale U offering!
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Book Club: Solitary Sociables
Learn about the compelling stories of Springer, Luna, and Keiko
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Drawing and Painting Orcas
In this six week course we will learn about killer whales through the use of pencils and paint
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Bigg's 201 ~ A fully virtual version of our flagship class
Improve your scientific literacy through the lens of whale research
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The Art and Science of Southern Residents
A deeper understanding of the Southern Resident killer whales
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