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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.
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. 
Friday, May 28, 2021

NEW UPDATES! It’s Happening! The construction of our new home in Cyert Hall is underway.

The Landau Building Company, our contractor, has begun demolition of the existing spaces and the two bathrooms on the floor. Jeremy Bowlby and Jeff Bono, who are in charge of the project sent us these photos of the beginning of the demo process.
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!"
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.
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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