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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Thank you for registering online!

What goes on behind the scenes at registration time?
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Volunteer Ice Cream Social

Thank you to all of the Osher volunteers!
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Follow-Up to Our 3 Rivers Course

The "Our 3 Rivers" class visits Congressman Conner Lamb.
Thursday, December 06, 2018

Update to An Introduction to Sikhism course

Report on "An Introduction to Sikhism" course that ran in the Fall 2018 term.
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Cross Culture Happiness

CMU student, Claire Krueger, would like to interview Osher members for a video comparing older Chinese and Americans. The short documentary is a class project.
Friday, November 16, 2018

Learn How to Register Online

Prepare now for fall registration. If you want to learn how to register online, join us for Course ID:2816 on Wed., Nov. 21 at 10:00am-11:30am in Hunt. Call the office to register.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Natalie Schifano Presents...

Natalie Schifano, Ed.D., presents "Women's Work: Not Just in the Kitchen," Wednesday, December 12, 7:00pm-8:30pm in McConomy Auditorium, CUC.
Friday, November 09, 2018

Heinz History Center Collection

Heinz History Center is announcing a collecting initiative to document the events and world wide response to the tragedy at Tree of Life Synagogue.
Friday, November 09, 2018

Condolence Letter from Osher Foundation

The Osher Foundation expresses their condolences in a letter to CMU and Pitt Osher's.
Preparing for Winter 2019 Term
Friday, November 02, 2018

Preparing for Winter 2019 Term

View the Winter 2019 catalog. Registration will open the week of December 2nd. Watch your EMAIL for the announcement! Contact the office if you do not know your username. NOTE: Winter registration is NOT open now.
Purchase 2019 Membership
Friday, November 02, 2018

Purchase 2019 Membership

Members are encouraged to sign into their account and purchase membership for 2019. You will receive a receipt by email. Membership must be renewed before registering for winter term.
Mona Golabek in Concert
Thursday, November 01, 2018

Mona Golabek in Concert

Renowed Pianist and Storyteller, Mona Golabek, performs "The Children of Willesden Lane" Thurs, Nov 15, 7:30pm-9:00pm, CFA-Kresge Theatre
Special CMU Lecture: "Gerrymandering and the Constitution"
Thursday, November 01, 2018

Special CMU Lecture: "Gerrymandering and the Constitution"

CMU Lecture: "Gerrymandering and the Constitution", Monday, Nov 5, 4:30pm-6:00pm, Porter Hall 100
Volunteer of the Month - Jan Hawkins
Thursday, November 01, 2018

Volunteer of the Month - Jan Hawkins

Meet Jan Hawkins: Board member, parent of CMU alumnum, and world traveler.
CMU Community Offers Support
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

CMU Community Offers Support

Counseling available for Osher members.
Women, Mystery, & Monsters
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Women, Mystery, & Monsters

Join CMU for a night of Women, Mystery, & Monsters! International Film: Good Manners (Brazil/France/Germany) Friday, Nov 2 at CUC-McConomy Auditorium. Reception: 6:30pm, Film: 7:00pm Ticket price with Osher ID $10, Seniors $5.
Facebook Study
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Facebook Study

Help Facebook understand the concerns of older users! Subjects are needed for research related to Facebook. Respond to an online questionnaire and Osher at CMU receives a donation. Questionnaire is available until Monday, Nov 5 at midnight.
Patron of the Arts at the Duquesne Club
Friday, October 12, 2018

Patron of the Arts at the Duquesne Club

SIG-Patron of the Arts explores the Duquesne Club.
Braddock Road Update
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Braddock Road Update

Roland Vendeland took his class (The Road Not Taken: Part1-The Braddock Road) on the road to experience Braddock. Read an update from a participant in the class.
Tepper Grand Opening Update
Friday, October 05, 2018

Tepper Grand Opening Update

Jim Reitz, Osher Board President, reports on the Tepper Quad Grand Opening, CMU insights, and the "intersect" of Osher with CMU.
Host Family Program for International Students
Friday, October 05, 2018

Host Family Program for International Students

UPDATE: Please consider hosting a CMU international student for one day a month, minimally. A record number of international students applied to the Host Program and many more hosts are needed. BONUS: read about the importance of the Host Program to CMU with a shout-out to Osher.
Can Osher Change Your Life?
Friday, October 05, 2018

Can Osher Change Your Life?

How an in-class project led to a life-changing event for one longtime Osher member.
Volunteer of the Month: James Gorton
Monday, October 01, 2018

Volunteer of the Month: James Gorton

James Gorton is Volunteer of the Month for October. Read about his inspiration, career, family, and Osher courses.
Special new fall course with IDeATe
Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Special new fall course with IDeATe

Intro to Physical Computing: Design Partners with IDeATe. Work with CMU/IDeATe students to custom design and build an interactive technology item for you to keep. Course ID:2778
Mister Rogers: The Musician
Thursday, September 06, 2018

Mister Rogers: The Musician

Osher Lecture: Jim Cunningham presents Mister Rogers, The Musician. Wednesday, Sept 26, 7:00pm-8:30pm at McConomy Aud, CUC. Contact the office to register. Members may register online for ID:2667.
Law and American Society Lecture
Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Law and American Society Lecture

Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media presented by Cass Sunstein of Harvard Law School.
Volunteer of the Month Lee Fogarty
Friday, August 31, 2018

Volunteer of the Month Lee Fogarty

Get to know Osher Board Secretary and Volunteer of the Month - Lee Fogarty
26th Annual Meeting & Picnic Update
Thursday, August 30, 2018

26th Annual Meeting & Picnic Update

Update and reflections on the Picnic & Annual Meeting from Osher Board President, Jim Reitz.
CMU Writing Workshop
Monday, August 27, 2018

CMU Writing Workshop

CMU announces Author Event with Lara Elena Donnelly, Saturday, September 8
Update on Osher's Space Quest
Thursday, August 16, 2018

Update on Osher's Space Quest

Update on Osher's Space Quest by John Olmsted, Coordinator of Osher 4.0 Space Quest
A Memorial Art Exhibit About Race
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

A Memorial Art Exhibit About Race

Osher Member, Michael Berger is sponsoring a trip to Spaces Gallery in Cleveland on September 1. Contact Michael for information. This trip is through the generosity of Michael Berger. THIS IS NOT AN OSHER SPONSORED EVENT - PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE.
The Road Not Taken: Part 1 - The Braddock Road
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

The Road Not Taken: Part 1 - The Braddock Road

Experience the Braddock Expedition with Roland Vendeland, historian and professional storyteller.
Members Picnic and 26th Annual Meeting NEW LOCATION
Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Members Picnic and 26th Annual Meeting NEW LOCATION

Due to weather concerns, the Picnic & Annual Meeting is in Rangos 3, on 2nd floor of Cohon University Center. Monday, Aug 27 at 5:30pm-7:30pm. EVENT IS SOLD OUT (No drop-ins permitted)
Volunteer of the Month - C. R. Thomas
Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Volunteer of the Month - C. R. Thomas

Volunteer of the Month: A Behind-the-Scene Look at Osher Study Leader C. R. (Chuck) Thomas
Chamberfest Cleveland Update
Friday, June 29, 2018

Chamberfest Cleveland Update

Check out this review of the awesome sights - and more importantly sounds - from the recent Osher trip to ChamberFest Cleveland.
Volunteer of the Month - Joe and Rosemarie Shirk
Thursday, June 28, 2018

Volunteer of the Month - Joe and Rosemarie Shirk

A couple of extraordinary volunteers - meet the Shirks!
Volunteer of the Month - Ann Augustine
Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Volunteer of the Month - Ann Augustine

Meet Ann Augustine - enthusiastic member, voluteer, and learner.
Transcending Tradition . . . One Artist's Journey from Art to Awareness
Tuesday, June 05, 2018

Transcending Tradition . . . One Artist's Journey from Art to Awareness

1-Day Course - Thursday, June 28. Summer registration required. Course ID: 1976
The Opioid Epidemic
Tuesday, June 05, 2018

The Opioid Epidemic

1-Day Course - Tues, June 26. Summer 2018 registration is required. Course ID: 2348
Summer 2018 Osher Acting Group
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Summer 2018 Osher Acting Group

You are invited to an evening of comedy, drama, and refreshemnts. Two original plays by C.R.Thomas performed by Osher class. Wed., June 13, 7:00pm, Friends Meeting House. No reservation required.
Volunteer of the Month-Jane MacLeod
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Volunteer of the Month-Jane MacLeod

Longtime member and world traveler, Jane MacLeod is Volunteer of the Month for May.
LATTICE Study
Thursday, May 17, 2018

LATTICE Study

RECUITING PARTICIPANTS: Lithium As a Treatment To prevent Impairment of Cognition in Elders (or LATTICE for short) is a newly funded study in which Dr. Ariel Gildengers and colleagues are trying to learn if lithium can slow down memory loss or help prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people with mild memory problems.
Better Choices, Better Health Workshop
Monday, May 07, 2018

Better Choices, Better Health Workshop

Any adult who has a chronic health condition, or cares for someone who does, can participate. Learn strategies to manage symptoms and have an improved quality of life. Course ID: 2482
ChamberFest Cleveland
Monday, May 07, 2018

ChamberFest Cleveland

Deadline EXTENDED to Friday, June 1. Please call the office to register.
Board Slate and Proposed Bylaws
Friday, April 27, 2018

Board Slate and Proposed Bylaws

View the slate for the 2018 Board of Directors and the proposed bylaws.
Volunteer of the Week Rosalie Barsotti
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Rosalie Barsotti

Rosalie believes that volunteers are the lifeblood of Osher and serves in many roles.
Volunteer of the Week Marilyn Meltzer
Friday, April 06, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Marilyn Meltzer

Read about artist Marilyn Meltzer. She conducts Osher course, Current Literature.
From Enigma to AI
Friday, April 06, 2018

From Enigma to AI

Osher members are invited to an event featuring Pamela McCorduck who donated two Enigma machines among other items.
Road Scholar Travel Opportunities
Friday, April 06, 2018

Road Scholar Travel Opportunities

Osher at CMU would like to offer our members an opportunity to travel through Road Scholar! Let us know what you think.
Volunteer of the Week Jay Farrell
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Jay Farrell

Meet Jay Farrell - chef, writer, classical music fan - volunteers behind the scenes for Osher.
Annual Meeting 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Annual Meeting 2018

Annual Meeting, Thursday, May 17, 2018, 3:30pm-5:00pm, College of Fine Arts, Kresge Theatre
Osher Acting Group
Monday, March 26, 2018

Osher Acting Group

You are invited to an evening of comedy, drama, and refreshemnts. Six original plays by C.R.Thomas performed by Osher class. Wed., April 11, 7:00pm, Friends Meeting House.
Volunteer of the Week - Mary Schinhofen
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Volunteer of the Week - Mary Schinhofen

Mary Schinhofen leads may courses in literature for Osher.
Blackness, Citizenship, and the Arts
Monday, March 12, 2018

Blackness, Citizenship, and the Arts

What is it to be Black in France? Black and French? The documentary is a mosaic of seven narratives that raise the veil on the challenges of French diversity and the construction of afrodiasporic identities.
Volunteer of the Week - David Zimmer
Thursday, March 01, 2018

Volunteer of the Week - David Zimmer

Read about David Zimmer - making an impact at Osher since 2014.
OLLI at UNL Italy Tour 2018
Thursday, March 01, 2018

OLLI at UNL Italy Tour 2018

OLLI at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is sponsoring a trip to Italy and has opened it to other Oshers. Read the article which contains a link to their brochure.
Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Volunteer Opportunities

Osher at CMU needs writers and photographers in an on-going basis. Contact the office to sign up.
Volunteer of the Week Ben Tisherman
Friday, February 23, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Ben Tisherman

Osher Study Leader, Ben Tisherman, teaches "Beyond the Notes: Music in the 20th Century"
CMU Energy Week 2018
Friday, February 16, 2018

CMU Energy Week 2018

CMU invites the Osher community to join in CMU Energy Week 2018, April 4-6
Volunteer of the Week Barbara Burstin
Friday, February 16, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Barbara Burstin

Meet our volunteer of the week, Barbara Burstin.
Volunteer of the Week Edd Hale
Friday, February 09, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Edd Hale

Learn about our volunteer of the week, Edd Hale.
Special Performance
Thursday, February 08, 2018

Special Performance

"Gradations of Sound" is a woodwind quintet comprised of graduate students from CMU. They will have a special performance Wed., Feb 28, 6:45pm-7:45pm in CFA. No registration required.
SIG: Mahjong
Friday, February 02, 2018

SIG: Mahjong

New Special Interest Group: Mahjong Headed by Osher Mahjong Study Leader, Sherri Davis. Register for Class ID: 2461
Shuman Juvenile Detention Center Billboard Project
Friday, February 02, 2018

Shuman Juvenile Detention Center Billboard Project
Volunteer of the Week Kalpana Biswas
Friday, February 02, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Kalpana Biswas

Learn about our volunteer of the week, Kalpana Biswas.
Volunteer of the Week Al Kosmal
Friday, January 26, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Al Kosmal

Al Kosmal has taught a variety of always-filled cooking classes at Osher for over a decade.
Volunteer of the Week Maureen Gemeinhart
Friday, January 19, 2018

Volunteer of the Week Maureen Gemeinhart

A newfound love of performance informs most of Maureen Gemeinhart’s Osher activities.
Volunteer of the Week - Art Goldberg
Friday, January 12, 2018

Volunteer of the Week - Art Goldberg

Our volunteer of the week is Osher Study Leader Art Goldberg.
Hunt Institute - New Exhibit Announcement
Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Hunt Institute - New Exhibit Announcement

Dr. Charles Dorat and His Unrealized Central American Medicinal Flora. 2April to 29 June 2018
Intel ISEF Pittsburgh Seeking Judges
Friday, January 05, 2018

Intel ISEF Pittsburgh Seeking Judges

Members of Osher at CMU are invited to judge at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Volunteer of the Week: Paula Mathieson
Friday, January 05, 2018

Volunteer of the Week: Paula Mathieson
Winter Luncheon 2018
Friday, December 22, 2017

Winter Luncheon 2018

Members Winter Luncheon Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Cost: Members $25, Guests $30 CourseID:2347 Reservations are due by Mon., Feb 19 at noon
New Copy Policy
Thursday, December 21, 2017

New Copy Policy

NEW policy for printing copies of handouts by the Osher office.
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