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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!
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.
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.
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. 
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!
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.
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!
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