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Photos & Videos
Below and photos and videos of recent Osher events. We hope you'll be able to join us at one of our future events!
Osher 2012 Annual Meeting | April 27, 2012
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon held its 20th Annual Meeting in the lush, tropical glass house at Pittsburgh’s Phipps Conservatory on April 27, 2012. Prior to the meeting and luncheon, guided tours were provided to interested members. During the meeting, Osher members elected new officers and board members, and revisions were approved to the bylaws. All enjoyed the Tuscan Buffet lunch and the entertainment provided by CMU School of Music’s Brass Quartet, and by vocalist Lucia Roderique and her accompanist, Adrian Blake Enscoe, both from CMU’s School of Drama. (See more photos from this event on our Picassa site)
Evening with WQED-FM’s Senior Executive Producer Jim Cunningham | April 17, 2012
WQED-FM’s Senior Executive Producer, Jim Cunningham, discussed traveling with the Pittsburgh Symphony on their most recent tour to Europe and New York’s Lincoln Center. He also talked about a few great moments from WQED’s founding as the nation’s first community supported educational TV station in 1954. View the event flyer for more details
Leap Year daytrip to Meadville PA | February 29 2012
Meadville is more than just the home of the zipper. Join us for a daytrip full of variety: Meadville Market House--built in 1870, Pennsylvania's oldest continuously-run market; The Montana Rib and Chop House for lunch, followed by two unique art exhibitions on the campus of Allegheny College: “In Sisterhood: The Women's Movement in Pittsburgh,” and “The Figure Untamed: Desire as Resistance.” View the event flyer for more details
February 7, 2012: “The Courage to Create,” with Marilyn Taft Thomas
Join us on February 7th as Dr. Thomas discusses the personal side of being a composer and author. Dr. Thomas is an active composer with works for orchestra, choir, piano, voice, brass band and chamber ensembles. She has won many prizes and awards from various organizations, including Carnegie Mellon’s prestigious Henry Hornbostel Teaching Award for innovative teaching methods. Her diverse background includes 25 years as a pianist, church organist, and director of music. Dr. Thomas was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in composition from the University of Pittsburgh, and the only woman to serve as President of the Pittsburgh Alliance of Composers. The video below shows event photos with background music of a song that Dr. Thomas composed herself.
Guests welcome. Refreshments served.
Special thanks to Osher member Joe Shirk for providing a video of this event!
| View the event flyer for details |
| View this event video on Osher's Vimeo channel |
January 25, 2012: An Evening with Dr Alan Solter as Mark Twain
Dr. Alan Solter, aka Mark Twain, presents a remarkable performance with monologues, stories, and one-liners all used by Mark Twain, and performed in dialect and in costume. Join us for a fun evening in McConomy Auditorium with refreshments. Guests welcome. (Note: Video below may take a moment to load.)
Special thanks to Osher member Joe Shirk for providing photos and video of this event!
| View the event flyer for details |
| View a complete video of the event on Osher's Vimeo channel|
December 14, 2011: Stewart O’Nan’s Lastest Book: Emily, Alone
Osher welcomed guest lecturer Stewart O'Nan on December 14, 2011. O'Nan was born and raised in Pittsburgh, a graduate of Allderdice and winner of the Drue Heinz Prize. His award-winning fiction includes Snow Angels, A Prayer for the Dying, Last Night at the Lobster, and Emily, Alone. Granta named him one of America's Best Young Novelists. (View O'Nan’s author page on amazon.com for a complete list of titles.) O'Nan discussed his latest book, Emily, Alone, and signed copies prior to the event. Guest were welcome and refreshments were served. View the event flyer for details.
View a slideshow of the photos on Osher’s Flickr channel | Special thanks to Osher member Joe Shirk for kindly sharing these photos
Osher December Holiday Party 2011
See the photos from our annual holiday party on December 3, 2011 at the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. With members' choice of entrée, the luncheon included side dishes, dessert, and coffee or tea. View the event flyer for details | View event photos below
Special thanks to Osher member Joe Shirk for kindly sharing these photos.
“Is Nuclear Energy Safe after Fukushima?” | Dr. Michael Natelson
On November 9, 2011 Osher members heard an evening lecture from Dr. Michael Natelson, Retired Mgr. Reactor Technology Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory. Click here to view his Powerpoint presentation as a PDF | View photos below from the event
Fabulous Nemacolin and Pennsylvania Fall Foliage
On October 25, 2011 Osher members enjoyed a fantastic day trip to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Laurel Highlands. Traveling by deluxe bus, the group departed from Carnegie Mellon in the morning, enjoyed private tours of the Nemacolin grounds as well as its famous art and interior spaces, plus a gourmet lunch. Individuals enjoyed some time on their own in the afternoon before regrouping for a glass of wine and return. View the event brochure for details, including afternoon activities options.
Special note: Thank you to Osher members for graciously sharing their photos from the trip!
“Have You Talked To Your Larnyx Today?” | Adrianna Shembel Lecture
On October 12, 2011, members heard “Have You Talked to Your Larynx Today,” with Adrianna Shembel, M.A., CCC-SLP from UPMC’ Voice Center.Did you know that voice disorders are more common as we age? Decreased vocal quality can significantly impact quality of life and activities of daily living. View the brochure for details.
It contains the complete audio of Shembel’s talk.
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or view the event video on Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Vimeo channel.
Talk by Rod Doss, Editor of The New Pittsburgh Courier
On September 9, 2011, Osher members enjoyed a day-long program: “Newspapers, Food, and Art: Lessons in African American History and Culture.” The program included a trip tothe Senator John Heinz History Center, where we heard Rod Doss speak, editor of The New Pittsburgh Courier. We toured the New Courier Exhibit at the History Center, and then proceeded to the August Wilson Center where we had a tour and enjoyed lunch and a conversation with Patrick Polk, Executive Chef of PATRIX Gourmet Foods. View the event flyer for more information.
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or link to view Rod Doss’s talk on Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Vimeo channel.
Trip to the National Aviary in Pittsburgh
On June 30, Osher members enjoyed a trip to the National Aviary, located in Pittsburgh on the North Side. The event featured a lecture, lunch, and tour of the Aviary.
Lecture with Carnegie Mellon University President Jared Cohon
On February 9, 2011, University President Jared Cohon addressed Osher members in an evening event: “Globalization, Diversity, and Economic Development,” to discuss current world events and opportunities at Carnegie Mellon. View a video of the complete talk on Osher’s Vimeo channel (see below).
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Ron Cowell, President, Education Policy and Leadership Center: “Education and the Governor’s Budget,” April 2011
Martha Raak, "My Recent Iran Journey: Observations and Musings," March 2011
Cynthia Koledo DeAlmeida, "The Role of the Oboe in the Orchestra," November 2010
John Carson, Head of the CMU School of Art, "Art on the Carnegie Mellon Campus," October 2010
Rev. Thomas Johnson, Neighborhood Academy: "Education and the Urban Poor," September 2010
Ice Cream Social, July 2010
Joel Tarr, "Devastation and Renewal: An Environmental History of Pittsburgh and Its Region," May 2010
"History from the Bootstraps, a Special Tour of Braddock, McKees Rocks and Millvale," led by Professor Charlie McCollester, April 2010
Rob Rogers, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editorial Cartoonist, March 2010
Andy Masich, "George Washington in Western Pennsylvania," January 2010