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All the Osher news in 2019

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Osher 4.0 Update!

See the latest update regarding our capital project - Osher 4.0!
Friday, December 13, 2019

Osher in the News: our Brownsville Trip!

An article about our recent trip to Brownsville on the Harold Standard website!
Friday, December 06, 2019

Monique Mead: Beethoven Against All Odds on Dec 16th, 2019!

Join Monique Mead and the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra on Dec 16th, 2019 for a night of music!
Thursday, December 05, 2019

2020 Census and YOU!

Be a part of the history and be a 2020 Census Worker!
Friday, November 22, 2019

Goodbye, Chris! And Welcome, Kate!

Osher at CMU says goodbye to Chris Dashti, and hello to Kate Lehman!
Thursday, November 07, 2019

Our Trip To Amish Country

One trip-goers review of the Osher at CMU trip to Amish country on November 1, 2019!
Friday, November 01, 2019

Neuroweek: Celebrating Innovations in Brain Research@CMU

Join the CMU Neuroscience Institute for Neuro Week 2019 from Nov. 4-8, 2019
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Oscar Lopez Lecture on Tues, Oct 29, 2019

"Cognitive Disorders In Aging" presented by Oscar Lopez on Tuesday, Oct 29 at 7pm in McConomy Auditorium. Course ID: 3241. All are welcome; reservations requested.
Friday, September 27, 2019

Our Trip To Brownsville

A review of Osher at CMU's trip to Brownsville on Sept. 17, 2019.
An Evening with Artists & Their Art Collection
Monday, September 23, 2019

An Evening with Artists & Their Art Collection

SIG - Patron of the Arts presents An Evening with Artists & Their Art Collection on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.
Host Family Program for International Students
Friday, September 13, 2019

Host Family Program for International Students

The CMU Office of International Education (OIE) is seeking Osher members to act as host families for International CMU Students. Minimum time requirement is one day per month. There are about 200 students who would like to engage with local families.
George Savarese Lecture on Thur, Oct 17, 2019
Thursday, September 05, 2019

George Savarese Lecture on Thur, Oct 17, 2019

"The Decline of US Global Power and the Rise of China" presented by George Savarese on Thursday, Oct 17 at 7pm in McConomy Auditorium. CourseID:3225. All are welcome-reservations requested.
Security Procedures at MI
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Security Procedures at MI

Mellon Institute has initiated new security procedures. Osher members must show their 2019 membership card to attend courses in the auditorium at Mellon Institute. Please read about how this affects you.
27th Annual Meeting
Tuesday, August 27, 2019

27th Annual Meeting

Please join us for the 27th Annual Meeting on Thurs., Sept. 27, CFA Kresge Auditorium at 5:30pm. View the Bylaw changes to be voted on at the meeting, Reception & Meeting Course ID: 3104. Concert Course ID: 3177.
Amish Country
Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Amish Country

Explore the Simple Life: Amish Country in New Wilmington, Pa. Tour date is Friday, November 1, 2019. Reservations due by Friday, October 18.
PedPal Mobility Research
Wednesday, August 07, 2019

PedPal Mobility Research

The Intelligent Coordination and Logistics Lab is recruiting volunteers with mobility isues to field test PedPal, which helps them cross signalize intersections safely.
Lecture: The Good Neighbor
Friday, July 26, 2019

Lecture: The Good Neighbor

Maxwell King will be speaking about his book, "The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers" on Tuesday, September 17 at 7:00pm. Members may register online using course ID: 3110.
We Are Now
Wednesday, July 10, 2019

We Are Now

Celebrating Us - A Reflection on Osher Members by an Osher Member, Jim Greenberg
Classroom Relocations
Friday, June 28, 2019

Classroom Relocations

WARNING: All Hunt Library Osher conference room classes are moved to Wean Hall! - Starting Monday, May 6th, we will no longer be using the Hunt Library.
Day Trip to Historic Brownsville
Friday, June 14, 2019

Day Trip to Historic Brownsville

Join Osher at CMU for a day trip to Historic Brownsville in Fayette County on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. Enjoy a deluxe motorcoach ride to 7 historic sites. Fee includes coffee and pastry at Nemacolin Castle, lunch, fees, and gratuities.
East Campus Garage Renovation
Thursday, June 06, 2019

East Campus Garage Renovation

East Campus Garage Renovation - 1st floor is handicapped parking only. Starting Friday, June 7, citations will be issued to vehicles on the 1st floor not displaying a state-issues handicap placard. Also, read about the CMU Shuttle Rider Alert.
Osher Office Moves to Wean Hall
Thursday, June 06, 2019

Osher Office Moves to Wean Hall

The Osher Office Relocates to Wean Hall the week of June 10, 2018.
Why the Non-Scents?
Friday, May 24, 2019

Why the Non-Scents?

The following article about the increasingly serious issue of allergy to scents was written by one of our Osher members who suffers from such an allergy.
LATTICE Study
Friday, May 17, 2019

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.
Lecture Canceled
Friday, May 17, 2019

Lecture Canceled

CANCELED - Lecture: Transgender Rights. Members may register for Course ID: 2995. Guests are welcome. Call the office to register. Thursday, May 23, 7pm, CUC McConomy Aud.
Meeting of the Minds: Wrapup & Report
Friday, May 17, 2019

Meeting of the Minds: Wrapup & Report

Osher awarded participants at Meeting of the Minds 2019
Owen Cantor Leads ChamberFest Trip
Friday, May 17, 2019

Owen Cantor Leads ChamberFest Trip

Owen Cantor is Volunteer of the Month for May. Owen is uniquely qualified to lead the trip to ChamberFest Cleveland 2019!
ChamberFest Cleveland 2019
Tuesday, May 07, 2019

ChamberFest Cleveland 2019

Travel with Owen Cantor to Cleveland for the ChamberFest. Registration is Closed!
New Chairs in Wean 4707
Friday, May 03, 2019

New Chairs in Wean 4707

Lean Back and Enjoy! New chairs in Wean 4707.
Lecture - Design: The Intersection of Architecture, Math, and Nature
Wednesday, May 01, 2019

Lecture - Design: The Intersection of Architecture, Math, and Nature

Sylvester Damianos will discuss the elements of architecture, math, and nature. We will learn how these elements are reflected in and/or influenced by: The Parthenon, Machu Pichu, The Forbidden City, The Golden Mean, The Fibonacci Progression, Neuroscience, Design for Disability, and Auberle. Wed., July 17, 7:00-9:00pm, McConomy Auditorium, CUC
Executive Committee 2019-2020
Friday, April 26, 2019

Executive Committee 2019-2020

The Executive Committee for 2019-2020: Jim Reitz, President; Allan Hribar, Vice-President; Jan Hawkins, Secretary; Marcia Taylor, Treasurer.
Healthcare Crisis and Physician Burnout
Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Healthcare Crisis and Physician Burnout

The Healthcare Crisis and Physician Burnout presented by Dr. Bhupendra O. Khatri. Wednesday, June 26th 7:00 - 9:00 pm NEW Location: Connon Room, 1st floor CUC
The North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Avoiding Cliffs on the Backside of the Summit
Thursday, April 18, 2019

The North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Avoiding Cliffs on the Backside of the Summit

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Politics and Strategy and the Center for International Relations and Politics invite you to the CIRP Policy Forum: The North Korean Nuclear Crisis: Avoiding Cliffs on the Backside of the Summit. Monday, April 22, 4:45pm.
Randy Weinberg Receives Gelfand Award
Monday, April 08, 2019

Randy Weinberg Receives Gelfand Award

Osher salutes our newest board member, Randy Weinberg, for receiving the Mark Gelfand Award for Educational Outreach.
Osher Welcomes 2019-2022 New Board Directors
Monday, April 08, 2019

Osher Welcomes 2019-2022 New Board Directors

Join Osher President Jim Reitz in welcoming 3 new Board members: Ann Isaac, Randy Weinberg and Mark Winer.
Volunteer Week
Friday, April 05, 2019

Volunteer Week

Osher Board President Jim Reitz acknowledges volunteers' contributions.
Beethoven and Monique: A Perfect Pair
Thursday, April 04, 2019

Beethoven and Monique: A Perfect Pair

An Osher member reflects on Beethoven’s Violin Concerto played by Monique Mead.
PICT Classical Theatre
Thursday, April 04, 2019

PICT Classical Theatre

"The Heiress" is showing at PICT Classic Theatre. Special pricing for Osher members.
Osher's New Space
Friday, March 29, 2019

Osher's New Space

The University has granted new space to Osher.
Student Study on Empathy
Friday, March 29, 2019

Student Study on Empathy

Students at CMU School of Design are recruiting volunteers to interview.
Summer 2019 Registration is Open
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Summer 2019 Registration is Open

Summer registration is NOW open. If you do not know your username, request it by email.
Patron of the Arts Event
Wednesday, March 06, 2019

Patron of the Arts Event

Menage a Trois - Friday, April 5, 6:30pm
City of Asylum Lecture-Can We Trust AI?
Tuesday, March 05, 2019

City of Asylum Lecture-Can We Trust AI?

Join us for a lively cross-disciplinary conversation that asks the question “can we trust our AI?” This panel discussion is presented in partnership with CMU’s Ethics & AI public programming initiative. Monday, April 1, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Apollo: 1 step, 50 years-Moon retrospective
Tuesday, March 05, 2019

Apollo: 1 step, 50 years-Moon retrospective

CMU's own Jay Apt will be joining the 1st woman to walk in space and other interstellar experts for "1 step, 50 years: An Apollo moon retrospective" at the Pitt University Club, Tuesday, March 26, 7:30pm. Registration is closed.
Energy Week 2019
Friday, March 01, 2019

Energy Week 2019

CMU Energy Week 2019 Explores What’s Next in Energy Innovation, March 25-28. Read about the event and register.
Design School Survey
Friday, March 01, 2019

Design School Survey

Masters students from the CMU School of Design are researching the mental models that people have around community, aging, and intergenerational connection. Please consider taking a short online survey.
CMU International Film Festival 4-Day Course
Wednesday, February 27, 2019

CMU International Film Festival 4-Day Course

The CMU International Film Festival's Weekend Film Course is being offered March 21-24, 2019.
Community Talk
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Community Talk

Community Talk: "Pattern Formation in Melting Arctic Sea Ice" presented by Ken Golden. A mathematician talks about his polar expeditions. Saturday, March 9
PICT Classical Theatre
Friday, February 08, 2019

PICT Classical Theatre

World premier for "Run the Rabbit Path" through PICT Classic Theatre. Written by Osher member Ray Werner. Special pricing for Osher members.
McGowan Institute Forum
Friday, February 08, 2019

McGowan Institute Forum

Panel Discussion sponsored by the McGowan Institue for Regenerative Medicine: Stem Cell Therapies: Hope vs. Hype. Tuesday, March 12, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Sleep Study Participants Needed
Friday, February 01, 2019

Sleep Study Participants Needed

Sleep Study - A group of CMU grad students are researching sleep habits of older adults in order to improve sleep quality. Contact Julian to participate. Discontinued 2-15-2018
Roboburgh: A Conversation with Pittsburgh Technology Leaders
Friday, January 25, 2019

Roboburgh: A Conversation with Pittsburgh Technology Leaders

Lecture - Join us for a panel discussion with five hi-tech leaders. Members may register for Course ID: 2925. Guests are welcome. Call the office to register. Monday, March 18, 7pm, CUC McConomy Aud.
Preventing the Flu
Friday, January 11, 2019

Preventing the Flu

Have you observed a classmate freely coughing or sneezing and wondered what what you could do about it? See what the CDC recommends.
Update to 2778:Intro to Physical Computing
Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Update to 2778:Intro to Physical Computing

Update to Fall 18 Course - Intro to Physical Computing: Design Partners. Six Osher members worked with CMU students in teams to design & develop useful interactive devices in the IDeATe Lab in Hunt.
January Volunteer - John Olmsted
Tuesday, January 08, 2019

January Volunteer - John Olmsted

John Olmsted from Bridge to gardening and the environment and more.
Focus Group Needed for Code of Conduct
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Focus Group Needed for Code of Conduct

HELP - We need a few more members to give their opinions. Please note this is a member ONLY opportunity.
Winter Luncheon at The Twentieth Century Club
Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Winter Luncheon at The Twentieth Century Club

PARKING NOTE: if the Lease Only sign is on Soldiers & Sailors Garage, tell the attendant you are going to the Twentieth Century Club. 2019 Winter Luncheon at the Twentieth Century Club on Tues., Feb 19, 11:30am
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