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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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