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Friday, December 22, 2023
Attention Canasta Players! Join the new SIG - Canasta!
Sign up for the SIG by logging into the registration system and registering for ID 5050. People who already know the game can meet Osher members who also want to play.
Friday, December 22, 2023
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Happy Holidays from CMU!
A warm holiday greeting from Carnegie Mellon president, Farnam Jahanian and his wife, Tris. "Here’s to a restful holiday season, a joyful new year and the prospect of peace on Earth in 2024."
Thursday, December 14, 2023
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Allegation of Antisemitism
Please read this letter by the President of Carnegie Mellon reflecting on recent allegations of antisemitism at CMU.
Friday, December 01, 2023
Join the SIG - Bridge for Fun: Saturday Edition!
To join the bridge games, register for the Bridge Special Interest Group, with course ID: 4566. The SIG meets Saturdays at Cyert Hall, Level B!
Friday, November 17, 2023
Our New "Shelter In Place" Procedures
After our training with the CMU Police and Enterprise Risk Management, we wanted to re-share our policies to keep our members safe at Cyert Hall. Please familiarize yourself with our new procedures.
Friday, November 10, 2023
Active Shooter Training and Safety Presentation Hosted by CMUPD Community Resource Unit and CMU Risk Enterprise Risk Management
Please join us for this important training, either in-person or online, to ensure the safety of our campus and the Osher at CMU community.
Announcing new course opportunities!
Friday, November 10, 2023
Announcing new course opportunities!
In partnership with the Osher National Resource Center, we're proud to offer new courses through the NRC's Osher Online Program!
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Denying Access"
Friday, November 03, 2023
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Denying Access"
Join CAS for a screening of "Denying Access" on November 8th at 7pm in the College of Fine Arts, Room A2!
The Osher National Resource Center presents "Cyber Warrior Academy: A Presentation on Cybersecurity"
Friday, October 27, 2023
The Osher National Resource Center presents "Cyber Warrior Academy: A Presentation on Cybersecurity"
Join the Osher NRC for this Zoom lecture on November 8th at 7PM. Presentation sponsored by Northwestern School of Professional Studies and their program, Osher Online.
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Five Years On: Remembering 10.27.2018
Friday, October 27, 2023
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Five Years On: Remembering 10.27.2018
Please read this letter by the President of Carnegie Mellon reflecting on the events at Tree of Life on October 27th, 2018.
Volunteer for the Drive and Drop Event as part of CMU's Annual Food Drive
Friday, October 20, 2023
Volunteer for the Drive and Drop Event as part of CMU's Annual Food Drive
Carnegie Mellon University's 30th Annual Food Drive, begins soon and they need volunteers! Please consider signing up!
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "Chaos"
Friday, October 13, 2023
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "Chaos"
Join CAS for the film by Sara Fattahi on October 25th, 5:00pm-8:00pm in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry (CFA 111).
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: The Crisis in the Middle East
Friday, October 13, 2023
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: The Crisis in the Middle East
Please read this letter by the President of Carnegie Mellon regarding the Crisis in the Middle East.
Patron of the Arts Announces an Upcoming Event: a guided tour of Portal Gallery in Bakery Square
Friday, September 29, 2023
Patron of the Arts Announces an Upcoming Event: a guided tour of Portal Gallery in Bakery Square
Join SIG Patron of the Arts for this wonderful tour on Thursday, Oct 19th at 7pm. Cost is $20 per person. Please register online for ID: 4984. To be notified of all upcoming Patron of the Arts events, register for their mailing list with ID: 4983.
Osher at CMU presents a lecture by Bill Strickland: "The Art of Innovation in Vocational Training"
Friday, September 22, 2023
Osher at CMU presents a lecture by Bill Strickland: "The Art of Innovation in Vocational Training"
Please join us for this wonderful lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 18th at 1pm in Cyert Hall, Osher Room B. Register online with ID: 4850.
Violins Of Hope: "Tuning Out Prejudice: Building Bridges that Last"
Friday, September 22, 2023
Violins Of Hope: "Tuning Out Prejudice: Building Bridges that Last"
Exhibit at Posner Center, Carnegie Mellon University from October 7-November 21, 2023. Free and open to the public!
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Planetary Hospitality"
Friday, September 22, 2023
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Planetary Hospitality"
Join CAS for the two events: a screening of "The Martian" on Sept. 29 at 6pm, and a lecture by NASA's former deputy director on Oct. 4 at 6pm. Read the article for more information!
Osher at CMU Profile: Jim Reitz, written by Marlene Parrish
Friday, September 15, 2023
Osher at CMU Profile: Jim Reitz, written by Marlene Parrish
You've probably seen him around! Jim is an active and dedicated Osher participant; he embodies the ideal member. Learn more about his past and present activities inside and outside of Osher.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "Hava, Maryam, Ayesha"
Thursday, September 07, 2023
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "Hava, Maryam, Ayesha"
Join CAS for the film by Sahraa Karimi on September 14th, 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry (CFA 111).
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Doraemon Matters: How the Manga Robot Cat from the Future Lives on in Japan Today" Lecture by Dr. Jon Holt
Friday, September 01, 2023
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Doraemon Matters: How the Manga Robot Cat from the Future Lives on in Japan Today" Lecture by Dr. Jon Holt
Join CAS for the exhibition on view in Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall rooms 123 and 124. The exhibition is open from September 5 - 10, 2023.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Containment Care & Community: Exhibition on View"
Friday, September 01, 2023
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents "Containment Care & Community: Exhibition on View"
Join CAS for the exhibition on view in Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall rooms 123 and 124. The exhibition is open from September 5 - 10, 2023.
You're Invited: Osher at CMU 31st Annual Meeting
Friday, September 01, 2023
You're Invited: Osher at CMU 31st Annual Meeting
Join us for the 31st Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 28th, 2022 at 3:30PM on Zoom and In-Person! Please read the Annual Report and the Proposed By-Law Changes!
Introducing a New SIG: "What's For Lunch Bunch"
Friday, August 25, 2023
Introducing a New SIG: "What's For Lunch Bunch"
Join the SIG: "What's For Lunch Bunch" to share cooking tips, new recipes, and fun conversation! The SIG meets on the second Tuesday of every third month. Register online with ID: 4849.
Savvy Seniors: Free Tech Support & Training For Seniors
Friday, August 11, 2023
Savvy Seniors: Free Tech Support & Training For Seniors
Carnegie Mellon University is providing three workshops to help seniors with their technology on August 27th, 2023.
Introducing a Brand New SIG - Osher Fantasy Football!
Friday, August 04, 2023
Introducing a Brand New SIG - Osher Fantasy Football!
If you are a football fan and are interested in joining an Osher Fantasy Football League this season, a SIG is starting up to do exactly that.
Carnegie Mellon University's Hunt Institute Presents "Looking Back: An International Retrospective, Part 1" from Sep. 14 - Dec. 14, 2023
Friday, July 14, 2023
Carnegie Mellon University's Hunt Institute Presents "Looking Back: An International Retrospective, Part 1" from Sep. 14 - Dec. 14, 2023
To celebrate the upcoming 60th anniversary of their International Exhibition of Botanical Art & Illustration series, Hunt Institute is having a two-part retrospective exhibition. Looking Back: An International Retrospective, Part 1, includes works by 46 artists from the first eight Internationals.
The Fall 2023 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Friday, July 14, 2023
The Fall 2023 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Click here to view the Fall 2023 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
Osher at CMU Travel SIG presents: America's Heroes Day Trip - Oct. 6, 2023
Friday, July 07, 2023
Osher at CMU Travel SIG presents: America's Heroes Day Trip - Oct. 6, 2023
Come along on a day trip on Friday, Oct. 6th for a trip to the Flight 93 Memorial and the Quecreek Mine. Fee is $149 per person and it includes motor coach transportation, all entrances, tours, lunch, and gratuities.
Join Team Osher and help us raise $1000 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank!
Thursday, November 03, 2022
Join Team Osher and help us raise $1000 for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank!
Carnegie Mellon University's 30th Annual Food Drive, sponsored by Staff Council began on October 30th and we hope to raise $1000 as organization for GPCFB!
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