The automobile has shaped the way we
conduct modern life — from the way we eat our meals down to the songs we sing.
It is endlessly fascinating to learn where we have come from and where we are
going on our automotive journey. This course will make relevant the impact of
the automobile on our everyday lives so even those who do not tout the title of
“gearhead” may enjoy the experience and walk away with more knowledge and
insight into our world than they had before.
Instructor: Pandora Paúl Sardon is the Curator at America’s Automotive Trust and LeMay America’s
Car Museum in Tacoma, Washington. She grew up in Southern California enjoying
drives in her father’s red ’59 Convertible Corvette, her mom’s ’70 Opel GT, and
cruising while in high school in her ’77 Malibu Classic station wagon. Her
career has included both work and play in museum education, training, and
curation. Pandora was part of the team at the San Diego Automotive Museum,
creating award-winning exhibits. She has served on the Board of Directors of
the National Association of Automobile Museums. She loves to showcase vehicles
that have not seen before, as well as interpreting cars in unique ways that
inspire conversation and create wonder and awe. She believes that automobiles
are snapshots of our culture.
Course dates are: Saturdays, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10, 17.
This course is offered by the National Resource Center (NRC) for Osher Institutes. After registration is complete, the NRC will facilitate the rest, including hosting each course on Zoom, sending emails to participants with registration details, Zoom links, etc. Registered participants are encouraged to attend the online "Osher Online Member Orientation" on June 27 at 2:00 p.m.