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Friday, April 22, 2022

The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Virtual Distinguished Lecture with Jay Hakes

The virtual distinguished lecture will take place on Zoom on Wednesday, April 27th, at 11AM.
Friday, April 22, 2022

CMU Center for the Arts in Society presents: Zoonotic Urbanization by Matthew Gandy

In his talk “Zoonotic urbanization” Matthew Gandy will explore the relationships of urban space, extractive frontiers, and zoonotic diseases, considering how the framework of urban political ecology might be extended with respect to the shifting boundaries of the human and non-human.
Friday, April 15, 2022

The Osher Membership-Social Committee is Hosting an Open House - Please Come See Us!

The Membership-Social Committee welcomes you to an Open House on Saturday, April 30th. Doors will be open from 2:30-4:00 in the afternoon.
Friday, April 15, 2022

The CMU Institute for Politics and Strategy presents: Town Hall with Mayor Ed Gainey

Join in virtually on April 22nd at 11am to hear Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey discuss his vision for the city and the steps he's already taking towards those goals.
Friday, April 15, 2022

Coffee & Tea in the Lounge

Osher at CMU and the Membership-Social Committee are excited to share social time in our new lounge and over a cup of coffee or tea.
Friday, April 08, 2022

The CMU Institute for Politics and Strategy presents: "A Conversation on Social Media, Insurgent Groups, and January 6" by Nicole Matejic

Join in virtually on April 12th at 5pm to hear Nicole discuss how terrorist organizations use social media to influence, radicalize, and recruit followers.
Join us for the next presentation by Friday Forum!
Friday, April 08, 2022

Join us for the next presentation by Friday Forum!

Register for The John Kane Paradox: The Value and Dignity of Labor and Who Decides What Art Is with Louise Lippincott, Co-Author on April 29th!
Chatham University Music Program presents "Ghosts of Ukraine Lecture-Recital"
Friday, April 01, 2022

Chatham University Music Program presents "Ghosts of Ukraine Lecture-Recital"

Enjoy this concert on Sunday, April 10th at 7pm. Dr. Taras Filenko, noted pianist and author, will share with the audience a slide presentation and performance, examining Ukrainian national identity through musical lens, with guest artist from Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, violinist Jennifer Orchard.
Join us for the next presentation by Friday Forum!
Friday, April 01, 2022

Join us for the next presentation by Friday Forum!

Register for “Lessons from Fred Rogers’ Blueprints for Learning” by ­­Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski on April 22nd!
The CMU Institute for Politics and Strategy presents: "Ukraine: A Road of Unjust Conflict"
Friday, April 01, 2022

The CMU Institute for Politics and Strategy presents: "Ukraine: A Road of Unjust Conflict"

Join in virtually on April 5th at 5pm for a panel discussion to contextualize the war and look ahead to what comes next, featuring moderator Dan Silverman, IPS Assistant Professor, and subject-matter experts: Anna Pechenkina, Emily Channell-Justice, and Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon.
The CMU International Film Festival presents: "Faces Behind The Mask"
Friday, March 18, 2022

The CMU International Film Festival presents: "Faces Behind The Mask"

The theme for 2022's CMU International Film Festival is "Faces Behind the Masks." This year, we hope to challenge, inspire, and question our audiences on what it means to wear masks in our everyday lives, and what happens when we remove them. The Film Festival takes place March 24th - April 9th.
Announcing the Osher Lending Library Initiative!
Friday, March 18, 2022

Announcing the Osher Lending Library Initiative!

Looking for your next great read? Ready to pass along a book you just couldn’t put down? Check out the Osher Lending Library Initiative.
The CMU Wilton E Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Energy Week 2022!
Friday, March 18, 2022

The CMU Wilton E Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Energy Week 2022!

Don't miss CMU Energy Week 2022. There are four action-packed days scheduled of unique showcases and competitions demonstrating the leading edge of energy and climatetech innovation from across the nation.
The CMU Institute for Politics and Strategy presents: "How Ukraine Won the Information Fight" by P. W. Singer
Friday, March 18, 2022

The CMU Institute for Politics and Strategy presents: "How Ukraine Won the Information Fight" by P. W. Singer

P. W. Singer is described by the Wall Street Journal as “one of Washington’s pre-eminent futurists,” and is a consultant for groups that range from the CIA and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to Hollywood and the Call of Duty video game series.
Upcoming events through the CMU Center for the Arts in Society
Wednesday, March 09, 2022

Upcoming events through the CMU Center for the Arts in Society

CAS Speakers Series is partnering with Red Bull Theater and the R/18 Collective to present multiple events in the coming weeks.
Our New Hearing Assistance System
Friday, February 25, 2022

Our New Hearing Assistance System

Osher at CMU classrooms at Cyert Hall now have a hearing assistance system designed to enhance the listening experience for all.
Olmsted Matching Challenge Update
Friday, February 25, 2022

Olmsted Matching Challenge Update

We have met the $10,000 Olmsted Matching Challenge.
Back-To-School Basics: What to Expect When Coming to Cyert Hall
Friday, February 18, 2022

Back-To-School Basics: What to Expect When Coming to Cyert Hall

Welcome back to the CMU Campus! We have put together a helpful guide on where to go for class, where to eat, and where to park, and information about our COVID-19 safety procedures.
Returning to Campus: COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Wednesday, February 09, 2022

Returning to Campus: COVID-19 Safety Procedures

After a long hiatus, we are excited to announce our return to campus. Please read the measures we are taking to keep our classrooms safe, and learn what you need to do as an Osher Participant.
Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Last of Our Kind: The Twilight of the Neanderthals" by Adam Davis
Friday, February 04, 2022

Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Last of Our Kind: The Twilight of the Neanderthals" by Adam Davis

Please join us for this lecture on March 1, 2022 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 4245 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu. Guests are welcome.
The CMU Center for the Arts in Society Speakers Series presents Alexandra Lange: A Zoom Lecture on the History of Playgrounds
Friday, January 21, 2022

The CMU Center for the Arts in Society Speakers Series presents Alexandra Lange: A Zoom Lecture on the History of Playgrounds

Alexandra Lange is a design critic, writer, and author of "The Design of Childhood: How the Material World Shapes Independent Kids." This Zoom lecture will take place Wednesday, January 26th at 9:30AM.
THIS WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Guastavino’s Structural Tile Vaults in Pittsburgh" by Matthew Schlueb
Friday, January 14, 2022

THIS WEEK! Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Guastavino’s Structural Tile Vaults in Pittsburgh" by Matthew Schlueb

Please join us for this lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM on Zoom. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 4163 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu. Guests are welcome.
We have received a $10,000 match challenge!
Friday, January 07, 2022

We have received a $10,000 match challenge!

Please read this important letter from John Olmsted, former Board President, regarding the Osher 4.0 campaign.
New Course for Winter 2022: Performance Workshop led by Monique Mead
Friday, January 07, 2022

New Course for Winter 2022: Performance Workshop led by Monique Mead

Sign up for the newest in-person course led by Monique Mead from March 31 - April 28 by using ID: 4164.
Special Announcement: Winter 2021 Session One courses will be on Zoom.
Tuesday, January 04, 2022

Special Announcement: Winter 2021 Session One courses will be on Zoom.

The Osher Executive Committee of the Osher Board of Directors met to consider the question of in-person classes for our Winter 2022 Term and they have decided to NOT hold in-person classes for at least the first half of the term.
Only $100,000 more to go!!!
Wednesday, December 22, 2021

Only $100,000 more to go!!!

The 4.0 fund raising effort can be wrapped up by the end of January if we each give a little or a little more.  Please help complete this effort by making a donation or a pledge to the 4.0 Capital Project by January 31st.
Teach for us
Friday, December 17, 2021

Teach for us

Have you ever thought about teaching a course for Osher at Carnegie Mellon University?  If so, now is your chance!
From the Membership/Social Committee: Be a Welcome Desk volunteer
Friday, December 17, 2021

From the Membership/Social Committee: Be a Welcome Desk volunteer

We need YOUR help. We will need two volunteers per day, morning and afternoon, to greet members, give out name tags, attend to the lounge, and help with office duties as needed.
Carnegie Mellon University is requiring Covid-19 boosters beginning in January 2022
Friday, December 17, 2021

Carnegie Mellon University is requiring Covid-19 boosters beginning in January 2022

As guests on the university campus, we will be following CMU's requirement for boosters. We will monitor the updates from CMU, and we will provide more information regarding timing and the tracking process in the new year
The Winter 2022 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Winter 2022 Registration is NOW OPEN.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The Winter 2022 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Winter 2022 Registration is NOW OPEN.

Click here to view the Winter 2022 Catalog! Have you paid your membership yet? Please make sure to do that before you register!
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