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Friday, November 19, 2021

Welcome, Laura! Meet the newest addition to the Osher at CMU staff

We are pleased to have Laura Myers join us as our new Administrator - General Office!
We made our $500 goal! Thank you for donating to Carnegie Mellon University’s 28th Annual Food Drive
Friday, November 19, 2021

We made our $500 goal! Thank you for donating to Carnegie Mellon University’s 28th Annual Food Drive

Our team, Osher, earned the "Team: Fundraising Achieved" badge for our efforts. If you have yet to donate to the food drive, click here to do so.
Thursday, October 28, 2021

Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Evocative American Music of the Fall Season" by Joe DeFazio

Please join us for this lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 4127 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu. Guests are welcome.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

“Bone Wars: The Excavation and Celebrity of Andrew Carnegie’s Dinosaur" by Tom Rea: Entertainment after the Annual Meeting

Guests and Members are invited to enjoy this lecture after the Annual Meeting at 8pm on October 28th, 2021. Please register for this event with ID: 4085.
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Save the Date: Osher at CMU 29th Annual Meeting

Please join us for the 29th Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 28th at 7:00 PM through Zoom. Register to attend online with Course ID: 4106.
Friday, October 15, 2021

Attention! Be sure to update your Zoom Program!

Beginning now, there is a new - and critical - update coming to Zoom as of November 1! Please make sure you login to Zoom, outside of class time, and update your program.
Joshua Angrist, son of two Osher at CMU members, wins a Nobel Prize!
Friday, October 15, 2021

Joshua Angrist, son of two Osher at CMU members, wins a Nobel Prize!

Stan and Sarah Angrist's son made international news by winning the 2021 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
Meet Our Newest Volunteer: Ruby
Friday, October 08, 2021

Meet Our Newest Volunteer: Ruby

Chelsea Prestia was able to bring her cute dog to the office to help us get situated, and Ruby was able to help us get some shredding of files done!
Goodbye, Kate! And Thank You!
Friday, October 08, 2021

Goodbye, Kate! And Thank You!

After two years with Osher at CMU, Kate Lehman is moving onto the next page in her story!
NEXT WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "The Lights and Nights of Pittsburgh" by Diane Turnshek
Wednesday, October 06, 2021

NEXT WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "The Lights and Nights of Pittsburgh" by Diane Turnshek

Please join us for this lecture on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 3967 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Second Session Fall courses will be on Zoom
Friday, October 01, 2021

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Second Session Fall courses will be on Zoom

The Osher at CMU board of directors at their last meeting, reluctantly made the decision to move the second session fall in-person courses from in-person to Zoom. 
New Fall Course: German for the Enlightened Traveler (Joachim Noob)
Friday, September 17, 2021

New Fall Course: German for the Enlightened Traveler (Joachim Noob)

This course is designed to teach the Enlightened Tourist (i.e., the tourist who also wishes to benefit linguistically from his or her travels) useful German phrases and communications skills.
Apply to be a Virtual Neighbor through the CMU Office of International Education
Friday, September 17, 2021

Apply to be a Virtual Neighbor through the CMU Office of International Education

Would you like to be a Virtual Neighbor and be paired with a student or students? As an extension of the Host Family Program, apply to be a Virtual Neighbor and get together with a CMU student over Zoom, FaceTime, or email. 
THIS WEEK!!! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "The World's Most Beautiful Antique Skyscrapers" by Mark Houser
Friday, September 10, 2021

THIS WEEK!!! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "The World's Most Beautiful Antique Skyscrapers" by Mark Houser

Please join us for this lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 3966 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
Osher at CMU to Launch SIG - Friday Forum
Friday, September 03, 2021

Osher at CMU to Launch SIG - Friday Forum

Enjoy a series of single lectures on a variety of topics with innovative and inspiring speakers drawn from among authors, filmmakers, artists, musicians, as well as media and political figures. SIG - Friday Forum coordinator is Carol Wood will help to present invigorating forums, but you must be registered for their invitation list!
NEW UPDATES! We're experiencing a pause, BUT the construction of our new home in Cyert Hall is almost finished!
Friday, September 03, 2021

NEW UPDATES! We're experiencing a pause, BUT the construction of our new home in Cyert Hall is almost finished!

Due to some supply chain delays, the finishing of our new classrooms has been delayed. Fortunately, we're almost finished and very close to moving into our new home!
Get To Know Sankar Seetharama, Osher Board of Director’s Board Representative to Executive Committee
Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Get To Know Sankar Seetharama, Osher Board of Director’s Board Representative to Executive Committee

Enjoy this article about one of our Board members, written by member Mackenzie Carpenter.
Get To Know our Jan Hawkins, Osher Board of Director’s President
Friday, August 20, 2021

Get To Know our Jan Hawkins, Osher Board of Director’s President

Enjoy this article about one of our Board officers, written by member Mackenzie Carpenter.
A Difficult, but Necessary Decision!
Friday, August 13, 2021

A Difficult, but Necessary Decision!

The Executive Committee of the Board made the difficult decision to keep all of our first session fall courses online on Zoom. Please read this notice about the changes.
Get To Know our Marcia Taylor, Osher Board of Director’s Vice President
Friday, August 06, 2021

Get To Know our Marcia Taylor, Osher Board of Director’s Vice President

Enjoy this article about one of our Board officers, written by member Mackenzie Carpenter.
The Fall 2021 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Fall 2021 Registration is NOT OPEN.
Thursday, July 29, 2021

The Fall 2021 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Fall 2021 Registration is NOT OPEN.

Click here to view the Fall 2021 Catalog! Plus, important information about the Fall 2021 term.
Join the Cycling SIG – Go for a ride with us!
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Join the Cycling SIG – Go for a ride with us!

Beginning on July 28th, join a group of Osher Members that will ride the bike trails of Pittsburgh together! Register for the Cycling SIG by registering online with ID 3962, or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents an upcoming event!
Thursday, July 22, 2021

The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents an upcoming event!

Please join in online "Fireside Chat with Emily Reichert, CEO, Greentown Labs" on Wed, August 18.
Please fill in a Vaccination Attestation Form (VAF)
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Please fill in a Vaccination Attestation Form (VAF)

An update on CMU Covid Vaccine Requirements, and how we plan to keep our community safe.
About Your New Board Members: Stan Winikoff, Robert Heilbronner, and Susan Morris
Friday, July 02, 2021

About Your New Board Members: Stan Winikoff, Robert Heilbronner, and Susan Morris

These three will be bringing those myriad life experiences and passion for learning to their new roles as members of the Board of Directors at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University.  
New courses, new study leaders: Help us find volunteers who would be willing to teach!
Thursday, June 24, 2021

New courses, new study leaders: Help us find volunteers who would be willing to teach!

The Curriculum Committee is looking for you help in identifying Study Leaders who would be able to teach some of our most requested topic! Do you know someone who would be able to lead a course about some of these topics?
Celebrating Juneteenth!
Friday, June 18, 2021

Celebrating Juneteenth!

Osher at CMU is happy to recognize Juneteenth as the newest Federal Holiday. Here is some information about the importance of Juneteenth, and local events that celebrate the holiday!
Carnegie Mellon University presents Juneteenth 2021 Virtual Event
Friday, June 11, 2021

Carnegie Mellon University presents Juneteenth 2021 Virtual Event

In recognition of the monumental importance of Juneteenth (June 19) in our nation’s history, Wanda Heading-Grant, CMU vice provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is convening a panel discussion to address its meaning, significance and why we should celebrate it on June 17th from 4-5PM.
Carnegie Mellon University invites you to a Faculty Dialogues presentation and discussion: The Neuroscience of the Aging Brain
Friday, June 04, 2021

Carnegie Mellon University invites you to a Faculty Dialogues presentation and discussion: The Neuroscience of the Aging Brain

Join in online on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 4PM-5PM as Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, director of CMU’s Neuroscience Institute, and other faculty experts to explore what happens inside our brains as we age.
Osher 4.0 Update: June 4th, 2021 - Good News concerning our 4.0 Progress!
Friday, June 04, 2021

Osher 4.0 Update: June 4th, 2021 - Good News concerning our 4.0 Progress!

Construction on our new home in Cyert Hall is well underway. We hope you enjoy seeing the pictures of the progress. We expect to get the keys to our new space in late August.  Classes are planned to resume both in-person and on Zoom starting the second week of September. 
NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: 2021 CMU “Faces of Home” Student Short Film Competition!
Friday, May 14, 2021

NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: 2021 CMU “Faces of Home” Student Short Film Competition!

View the short films online from May 15 - 21, 2021. Watch the submissions and vote for the winner of the "Audience Prize!"
Welcome to our newest Osher at CMU Board Members, and Goodbye to those leaving!
Friday, April 30, 2021

Welcome to our newest Osher at CMU Board Members, and Goodbye to those leaving!

A big thank you to our retiring Board of Directors members, Rosalie Barsotti, Jim Reitz, and Raja Sooriamurthi, for all of your hard work and dedication to our organization. A warm welcome to our newest Board members: Robert Heilbronner, Susan Morris, and Stanley Winikoff.
Osher 4.0: FAQ Updates
Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Osher 4.0: FAQ Updates

An update on some frequently asked questions about our new space and our plans for Cyert Hall.
NEW: The OLLI Network presents: "The New Future Of Old Age In Today’s Longevity Economy: An Online Talk with Professor Joe Coughlin"
Friday, April 23, 2021

NEW: The OLLI Network presents: "The New Future Of Old Age In Today’s Longevity Economy: An Online Talk with Professor Joe Coughlin"

Join us online for a fascinating live discussion on the future of growing older with Dr. Joseph F. Coughlin, Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AgeLab on Thursday, April 29th.
The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Batteries and the Future of Energy Storage
Friday, April 23, 2021

The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Batteries and the Future of Energy Storage

The webinar will take place on Zoom on Thursday, May 6th, at 11AM.
NEW: The CMU Center for the Arts in Society “Decolonized Futures” invites you to watch recordings of the the Re-Sound/Re-Vision Festival: Indigenous Pittsburgh and Otherwise Worlds
Friday, April 23, 2021

NEW: The CMU Center for the Arts in Society “Decolonized Futures” invites you to watch recordings of the the Re-Sound/Re-Vision Festival: Indigenous Pittsburgh and Otherwise Worlds

Recordings from the Re-Sound/Re-Vision Festival: Indigenous Pittsburgh and Otherwise Worlds recorded between April 9th and 11th are now available free online
NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film “My Wonderful Wanda” as its final film this season!
Friday, April 23, 2021

NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film “My Wonderful Wanda” as its final film this season!

View the film online from April 23-29, 2021. Winner of awards at Tribeca and Vancouver, My Wonderful Wanda is a delightful satire of the haves and the have-nots set against the backdrop of a gorgeous lakeside villa in Switzerland.
Floured Hands ZIG is EXPANDING!
Friday, April 16, 2021

Floured Hands ZIG is EXPANDING!

Floured Hands is now meeting once a month on the second Tuesday of the month from 10AM-11AM.  The ZIG  is expanding the group size from 10 to 15 participants. Floured Hands friends welcome your participation.  If you would like to join, please register for: Floured Hands ZIG. Class ID: 3418.
NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film "For Sama"!
Friday, April 09, 2021

NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film "For Sama"!

View the Oscar-Nominated Film online from April 10-16, 2021. “For Sama” Documents the Plight of Women in Wartime Allepo.
CMU Energy Week 2021: March 22-26, 2021
Thursday, March 18, 2021

CMU Energy Week 2021: March 22-26, 2021

Join CMU Students and the CMU Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation for CMU Energy Week 2021! Enjoy events and innovations throughout the week. Register now!
Upcoming CMU Student Project: Fill in this survey about digital scams on vulnerable communities!
Friday, March 12, 2021

Upcoming CMU Student Project: Fill in this survey about digital scams on vulnerable communities!

Students from Carnegie Mellon University and are conducting research on preventing fraud from vulnerable communities like the elderly. Their focus is specifically on digital scams, which are on the rise as a side effect of COVID-19.
Upcoming CMU Student Project: Collaborative Cookbook project! Please join us if you like to cook!
Friday, March 12, 2021

Upcoming CMU Student Project: Collaborative Cookbook project! Please join us if you like to cook!

Two CMU students are looking to speak with Osher at CMU members about their favorite meals and foods and then pass the recipes on to be cooked by an undergraduate student!
Kicking Butt in Computer Science with Dr. Carol Frieze & Dr. Jeria Quesenberry
Friday, March 12, 2021

Kicking Butt in Computer Science with Dr. Carol Frieze & Dr. Jeria Quesenberry

Carnegie Mellon University Libraries and Women in History of Science and Technology are excited to host Dr. Carol Frieze & Dr. Jeria Quesenberry on Wednesday, March 25 at 7PM for a virtual presentation!
NEW! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Forces of Nature: Renwick Invitational 2020" by Ann Lawch from the Smithsonian
Friday, March 12, 2021

NEW! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Forces of Nature: Renwick Invitational 2020" by Ann Lawch from the Smithsonian

Please join us for this lecture on Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 3808 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu. Guests are welcome!
NEW: Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Breaking the Bronze Ceiling: Getting to Know..." by Lisa Tetrault
Friday, March 05, 2021

NEW: Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Breaking the Bronze Ceiling: Getting to Know..." by Lisa Tetrault

Please join us for this lecture on Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 3690 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu. Guests are welcome!
NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film "So Long, My Son"!
Friday, March 05, 2021

NEW: The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film "So Long, My Son"!

Celebrate Chinese Cinema with Generational Drama online March 6-12, 2020!
An Ode to Jeffery Holst
Friday, February 19, 2021

An Ode to Jeffery Holst

It is with great sadness that we share the loss of one of our Board of Director members, Jeffrey Holst.
ADDED COURSE! Covid-19 - What We Know After 12 Months (Colodny, Stephen)
Friday, February 19, 2021

ADDED COURSE! Covid-19 - What We Know After 12 Months (Colodny, Stephen)

This course runs on Monday's from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM for 2 sessions. Course starts on 3/8/2021 and ends on 3/15/2021, Members may register online through the registration system with Course ID: 3797.
The Summer 2021 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Summer 2021 Registration is NOT OPEN.
Friday, February 19, 2021

The Summer 2021 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Summer 2021 Registration is NOT OPEN.

Click here to view the Summer 2021 Catalog! Plus, important information about the Summer 2021 term.
"What Osher at CMU Means to Me..." - A Series
Friday, February 12, 2021

"What Osher at CMU Means to Me..." - A Series

Reflections by members about the significance of Osher at CMU in their life. This week we present a piece by Jan Hawkins.
THIS WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "A Virtual Tour Of An Astronomer's Unique Tiny Abode" by Diane Turnshek
Friday, February 12, 2021

THIS WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "A Virtual Tour Of An Astronomer's Unique Tiny Abode" by Diane Turnshek

Please join us for this lecture on Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 3691 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
CMU Center for the Arts in Society presents the Spring 2021 Speakers Series
Friday, February 05, 2021

CMU Center for the Arts in Society presents the Spring 2021 Speakers Series

To conclude her Narrative Initiative project 'Decolonized Futures' Alexa Woloshyn will present the Black & Indigenous Futures Series. Nida Rehman will present a series of international speakers as part of her Borderlines Initiative project 'Spaces of Containment and Care,' along with other scheduled CAS events.
The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film "This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection"!
Friday, February 05, 2021

The CMU International Film Festival Presents: A virtual screening of the film "This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection"!

Catch the Pittsburgh Premiere of Sundance Award-Winning Film from Lesotho online February 6-12, 2020!
THIS WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Law Enforcement and the Events of January 6th" by Anthony Cortazzo
Friday, February 05, 2021

THIS WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Law Enforcement and the Events of January 6th" by Anthony Cortazzo

This lecture will be on Wednesday, Feb 10, 2021 at 7:00 PM. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 3783 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
Carnegie Mellon University's response to the events at the capitol on Jan 6, 2021
Friday, January 15, 2021

Carnegie Mellon University's response to the events at the capitol on Jan 6, 2021

In support of Carnegie Mellon University, we are sharing with you a link to a letter that the CMU University Leadership team published on January 12, 2021 concerning their position on the attack on the U.S. Capitol last week.
Osher at CMU Policy and Procedures: An Overview
Friday, January 15, 2021

Osher at CMU Policy and Procedures: An Overview

An explanation of Osher at CMU's policy and procedures by Osher at CMU Board President, Allan Hribar.
The Importance of Being an Osher at CMU Board Member
Friday, December 18, 2020

The Importance of Being an Osher at CMU Board Member

A letter from Jim Reitz, past president, on why members should be a part of the Osher at CMU Board of Directors.
The Winter 2021 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Monday, November 09, 2020

The Winter 2021 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Winter 2021 Catalog! Plus, important information about the Winter 2021 term.
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