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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.
That’s What Osher is All About by Jim Reitz
Friday, August 11, 2023

That’s What Osher is All About by Jim Reitz

A member's point of view after completing a Summer 2023 course!
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. 
Thank you, Chelsea! Celebrating 10 Years with Osher!
Friday, July 28, 2023

Thank you, Chelsea! Celebrating 10 Years with Osher!

Thank you, Chelsea. Thank you so very much. For your friendship, good humor, organizational and management skills and your creativity. And for a decade of showing up and getting the job done.
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!
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Supreme Court Ruling on Race-Conscious Admissions
Friday, July 07, 2023

A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Supreme Court Ruling on Race-Conscious Admissions

Please read this letter by the President of Carnegie Mellon regarding the Supreme Court Ruling on Race-Conscious Admissions.
Osher at CMU Profile: Gary Bates, written by Marlene Parrish
Friday, July 07, 2023

Osher at CMU Profile: Gary Bates, written by Marlene Parrish

Who is Gary Bates? A caricature artist might nail him as a cowboy-boots wearing fella with bushy eyebrows and a wide broom of a mustache spanning an easy smile. Colleagues applaud him as a contemporary American artist and teacher. Osher members know him as a gifted teacher, mentor and teller of tales. 
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.
Share your Osher Pride!
Friday, June 30, 2023

Share your Osher Pride!

Think of the great courses you've taken, the interesting subjects you've learned, the fabulous instructors you've encountered, and the other fantastic members you've met. As this second half of our summer term continues on, be sure to share your Osher pride with one another with the goal of supporting this wonderful program we are lucky to have!
A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Verdict in Synagogue Trial
Friday, June 23, 2023

A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Verdict in Synagogue Trial

Please read this letter by the President of Carnegie Mellon regarding the verdict of the individual who impacted our local Jewish community.
Bring A Friend: Share the love of Osher!
Friday, June 23, 2023

Bring A Friend: Share the love of Osher!

Our Osher was originally built on friends inviting friends. We look forward to meeting your friends, and welcoming them to the Osher at CMU community.
Join us for an ENCORE of The James Webb Space Telescope by Peter Oleinick.
Friday, June 16, 2023

Join us for an ENCORE of The James Webb Space Telescope by Peter Oleinick.

Due to popular demand, we're presenting this course AGAIN on Thursday, July 6th at 11AM on Zoom! Register with Class ID 4848.
Eden Hall Day in Partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CMU
Friday, June 02, 2023

Eden Hall Day in Partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CMU

In partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CMU, Eden Hall Day is a one-day event showcasing the beautiful Eden Hall Campus and how sustainability functions in campus buildings, outdoor areas, forests, and agricultural areas.
Carnegie Mellon University presents 2023 Juneteenth Keynote Lecture with Wil Haygood
Friday, June 02, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University presents 2023 Juneteenth Keynote Lecture with Wil Haygood

In recognition of the monumental importance of Juneteenth (June 19) in our nation’s history, CMU is hosting Wil Haygood as the 2023 Juneteenth Keynote Speaker!
Please Welcome our newest Osher at CMU Board Members: Neelam Dwivedi, John Olmsted, and Jeffrey Swoger!
Friday, June 02, 2023

Please Welcome our newest Osher at CMU Board Members: Neelam Dwivedi, John Olmsted, and Jeffrey Swoger!

Please welcome our newly elected member of the Osher at CMU Board of Directors as of July 1, 2023!
POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 23RD! "Almost Famous," presented by SIG - Brownbag Lunch and a Movie
Friday, June 02, 2023

POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 23RD! "Almost Famous," presented by SIG - Brownbag Lunch and a Movie

Please join us for the next showing of the SIG - Brownbag Lunch and a Movie, "Almost Famous," on Friday, June 23rd at 12:30PM! Register online for ID: 4490.
Carnegie Mellon University presents 2023 Pride Keynote Lecture: “Where Are We Now and How Did We Get Queer?” featuring Hugh Ryan
Thursday, May 25, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University presents 2023 Pride Keynote Lecture: “Where Are We Now and How Did We Get Queer?” featuring Hugh Ryan

Join CMU for a lecture by keynote speaker Hugh Ryan on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 12-1PM in the Simmons Auditorium B, First Floor, Tepper School of Business.
Volunteer for The Whatever Drive by CMU
Friday, April 28, 2023

Volunteer for The Whatever Drive by CMU

The Whatever Drive is in need of support to help transport and sort items. Please read the different descriptions to help divert unwanted items during move-out from landfills and dumpsters, and instead donates them to local community partners!
Osher Members - You are invited to a Town Hall
Friday, April 28, 2023

Osher Members - You are invited to a Town Hall

Join us on Friday, June 9th at 9:30am for our town hall! We would like to hear from you before tackling the issues that will define the future directions for Osher at CMU. Register with ID 4785.
RESCHEDULED: Osher at CMU presents a Book Talk: Hitler’s Aristocrats By Susan Ronald
Friday, April 28, 2023

RESCHEDULED: Osher at CMU presents a Book Talk: Hitler’s Aristocrats By Susan Ronald

Please join us for this lecture on Friday, Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:00 PM Zoom. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 4691 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
Osher at CMU presents "Silicon Valley Bank: What Does it Mean" by Mark Winer
Monday, March 27, 2023

Osher at CMU presents "Silicon Valley Bank: What Does it Mean" by Mark Winer

Please join us for this lecture on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at 2:45 PM in Cyert Hall, Osher Room B. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 4743 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu.
Osher's Campus Eats: Dining options at CMU, Spring 2023
Friday, March 17, 2023

Osher's Campus Eats: Dining options at CMU, Spring 2023

Written by member Marlene Parrish, an overview of the new, updated, and old favorites of the CMU Dining Facilities!
Why Do We.....Have Surprise Registrations?
Friday, March 17, 2023

Why Do We.....Have Surprise Registrations?

“Why do we have surprise registrations? This is a great question, and I haven't seen it answered yet.  I would love to know. Is it to keep the system from crashing?” - A curious member.
Hunt Institute Presents: What We Collect: Three Major Gifts
Friday, March 17, 2023

Hunt Institute Presents: What We Collect: Three Major Gifts

On display from April 6th–June 30th, 2023, this exhibition features major gifts by Francesca Anderson, Patricia Margaret Calhoun Rennie and John Wilkinson.
The CMU Center for the Arts in Society presents Public Symposium: Architecture’s Ecological Restructuring
Friday, March 17, 2023

The CMU Center for the Arts in Society presents Public Symposium: Architecture’s Ecological Restructuring

A workshop-style symposium that challenges traditional disciplinary frameworks and builds new forms of ecological thinking on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 from 1-6pm at Kresge Theater, College of Fine Arts.
The Summer 2023 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Thursday, March 09, 2023

The Summer 2023 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Summer 2023 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
Why Do We.....Have Course Enrollment Limits?
Thursday, March 02, 2023

Why Do We.....Have Course Enrollment Limits?

Our third “Why do we….?” comes from a member who wants to know how we determine how many students can enroll in each course.
CMU International Film Festival presents: Faces of Change 2023
Thursday, March 02, 2023

CMU International Film Festival presents: Faces of Change 2023

Osher at CMU is a proud sponsor of the festival. Films are shown from March 16th-April 2nd, 2023!
Why Do We.....Not Hold Hybrid Courses?
Friday, February 17, 2023

Why Do We.....Not Hold Hybrid Courses?

Our second “Why do we….?” comes from a member who would like to know why we don’t hold hybrid courses - courses that are simultaneously held on Zoom and in person.
The CMU International Film Festival Presents "What We Left Unfinished"
Friday, February 10, 2023

The CMU International Film Festival Presents "What We Left Unfinished"

Join the CMU IFF for a early screening for this years festival with the film "What We Left Unfinished" on Thursday, February 16th at 6pm in McConomy Auditorium, CUC.
Why Do We.....Not Accept Late Proposals?
Friday, February 03, 2023

Why Do We.....Not Accept Late Proposals?

Our first “Why do we….?” comes from a member who is disappointed that we didn’t add a course after the proposal deadline. 
CMU Energy Week 2023 is back in-person!
Friday, January 27, 2023

CMU Energy Week 2023 is back in-person!

Join in-person for CMU Energy Week 2023 as they facilitate dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing what many experts argue is the toughest sector to decarbonize: the industrial sector. 
Please bring us your puzzles!
Friday, January 27, 2023

Please bring us your puzzles!

We are looking for gently used puzzles for our lounge! They can be on loan from your personal collection or a donation to Osher. Drop them off at the Osher office!
Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture presents a lecture by Karen Abrams
Friday, January 27, 2023

Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture presents a lecture by Karen Abrams

The Director of the Department of City Planning will be speaking Monday, February 6, 2023 at 5:00pm in the Kresge Theatre, College of Fine Arts.
Carnegie Mellon Opera presents Così Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Friday, January 27, 2023

Carnegie Mellon Opera presents Così Fan Tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Thursday, February 2 to Sunday, February 5, 2023. Osher students are eligible for FREE tickets!
A Message from Provost Jim Garrett: Welcome to a New Year
Friday, January 20, 2023

A Message from Provost Jim Garrett: Welcome to a New Year

A summary of CMU's accomplishments in 2022!
Carnegie Mellon University presents the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Lecture featuring Majora Carter
Friday, January 20, 2023

Carnegie Mellon University presents the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Keynote Lecture featuring Majora Carter

Join the CMU community for this wonderful speaker on Wednesday, January 25 from 5-6:15 p.m. in the Rangos Ballroom, Cohon University Center
Looking for new, contemporary titles for the Osher Lending Library!
Friday, January 20, 2023

Looking for new, contemporary titles for the Osher Lending Library!

Little Free Libraries are those one-legged, one-door “book sharing boxes” you see in residential neighborhoods. Osher has a Little Free Library, too!
*Next Week!* Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Maria Prymachenko: Ukrainian Folk Artist" by Cynthia Weisfield
Friday, January 13, 2023

*Next Week!* Osher at CMU Lecture Series presents "Maria Prymachenko: Ukrainian Folk Artist" by Cynthia Weisfield

Please join us for this lecture on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at 7:00 PM on Zoom.. Members may register by logging into the registration system and searching ID: 4610 or by emailing osher@cmu.edu. Guests are welcome.
2023 is the time to join Osher at CMU!
Friday, January 06, 2023

2023 is the time to join Osher at CMU!

Encourage your friends and family members to sign up for Osher at CMU for the 2023 year! We look forward to sharing our courses with all inquisitive learners. Applications for new members can be found at www.cmu.edu/osher under the "Membership" tab!
Join a brand new SIG - Singing In A Choral Group!
Friday, December 16, 2022

Join a brand new SIG - Singing In A Choral Group!

Join the choral group on Thursdays from Mar. 9th to Apr. 27th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 5700 Forbes Ave, Squirrel Hill, 15217.
The Winter 2023 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Friday, November 18, 2022

The Winter 2023 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Winter 2023 Catalog! Have you paid your membership yet? Please make sure to do that before registration opens!
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!
The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Distinguished Lecture with Austin Mitchell
Friday, April 22, 2022

The CMU Scott Institute for Energy Innovation presents: Distinguished Lecture with Austin Mitchell

The distinguished lecture will take place in the Bosch Spark Conference Room, Scott Hall on Wednesday, January 25th, at 12 noon.
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