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Thursday, August 01, 2024

The Osher at CMU Member Directory is Growing - Sign Up Today

Sign up for the voluntary member directory today! This will be your contact information hub if you would like to meet up with your fellow Osher members outside of the classroom!
Thursday, August 01, 2024

The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: Pittsburgh Glass Center Tour and Glassblowing Demonstration

Sign up for the tour by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5342. There is a $20 fee for the tour! Register now!
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Parking Changes: What to expect when you come to campus!

Effective immediately, changes are coming to the parking garages and parking lots across campus. Here's what you should be aware of!
Thursday, July 25, 2024

DID YOU KNOW? There are several dining locations on CMU's campus to discover!

Though Cyert Hall does not have a café, the nearby buildings have plenty of dining options! Check them out!
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Next Brown Bag event on July 19th: SIG Brown Bag and a Movie - Female Directors!

The 3rd Friday of each month for this past year Osher has had an event - Lunch & A Movie. We meet in the lounge for a “bag lunch” at 11:30 followed by a movie at 12:15.
Thursday, July 18, 2024

Announcing the Fall 2024 NRC Osher Online Courses!

In partnership with the Osher National Resource Center, we're proud to offer new courses through the NRC's Osher Online Program! Osher Online registration ends September 8th!
The Fall 2024 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Registration is NOT open.
Tuesday, July 09, 2024

The Fall 2024 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online! Registration is NOT open.

Click here to view the Fall 2024 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
*FREE EVENT!* NRC's Osher Online presents "Pathway to the Olympics" with Dr. Josh White and Sean Ryan
Wednesday, July 03, 2024

*FREE EVENT!* NRC's Osher Online presents "Pathway to the Olympics" with Dr. Josh White and Sean Ryan

Presented on Zoom on July 16th at 5pm. Registration through the NRC is required. Join 2016 open water Olympic swimmer Sean Ryan and his coach Josh White as they guide you through Sean’s journey of training, qualifying for, and competing at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Please Welcome our newest Osher at CMU Board Members: Dan Boyarski, Allan Hribar, Peter Oleinick, and Bud Kahn! Thank you and Goodbye to Jan Hawkins!
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Please Welcome our newest Osher at CMU Board Members: Dan Boyarski, Allan Hribar, Peter Oleinick, and Bud Kahn! Thank you and Goodbye to Jan Hawkins!

With the new year (for us, at least) beginning on July 1st, 2024, please read about our incoming and outgoing board members!
The Membership Committee is looking for Volunteers to help with Upcoming Events!
Thursday, June 27, 2024

The Membership Committee is looking for Volunteers to help with Upcoming Events!

As Fall 2024 is creeping up on the horizon, the Membership Committee needs help for some of the events that will be on the calendar. Consider volunteering today!
DID YOU KNOW? Osher at CMU has borrowing privileges at Hunt Library!
Thursday, June 20, 2024

DID YOU KNOW? Osher at CMU has borrowing privileges at Hunt Library!

CMU allows the same type of borrowing allocations to visitors and alumni, but for the fee of $75 per year. Library access is something that Osher at CMU has FOR FREE!
New Changes Coming to Zoom: Be Prepared!
Thursday, June 13, 2024

New Changes Coming to Zoom: Be Prepared!

With the newest update to the Zoom app - now called Zoom Workplace app - software, here's what the program will look like.
DID YOU KNOW? Osher at CMU does not have an age limit to join!
Thursday, June 06, 2024

DID YOU KNOW? Osher at CMU does not have an age limit to join!

Many OLLI programs around the country have an age minimum of 55, but our program does not! We are open to learners of all ages and backgrounds. Please recommend this program to all of your friends and family members!
We are looking for new study leaders and new courses for 2025! 
Thursday, June 06, 2024

We are looking for new study leaders and new courses for 2025! 

As you visit new locations or meet new and interesting people, ask if they will teach a course for Osher at CMU! 
*NEXT WEEK!* NRC's Osher Online in collaboration with OATS presents "Tech Trends Bootcamp 2024"
Thursday, June 06, 2024

*NEXT WEEK!* NRC's Osher Online in collaboration with OATS presents "Tech Trends Bootcamp 2024"

Five courses will be offered FREE this Summer, June 10-14 at 1pm each day. Each course will meet for an hour. Enrollments are first come first serve. Click here to register for each of the five webinars!
The Osher Stories: a day in the life from a Member's Point-of-View!
Thursday, May 30, 2024

The Osher Stories: a day in the life from a Member's Point-of-View!

Read these stories from Osher members about their in-class experiences. Consider submitting your own "entry;" telling your story in your own unique voice!
The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: PNC Park Tour: "Behind the Plate"
Thursday, May 09, 2024

The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: PNC Park Tour: "Behind the Plate"

Sign up for the tour by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5145. There is a $12 fee for the tour, and space is limited! Register now! Registration closes Wednesday, May 15th.
Announcing the Summer 2024 NRC Osher Online Courses!
Thursday, May 09, 2024

Announcing the Summer 2024 NRC Osher Online Courses!

In partnership with the Osher National Resource Center, we're proud to offer six courses during their summer session! Registration deadline is June 1, 2024!
By The Numbers: how we compare to the Osher National Averages!
Thursday, May 02, 2024

By The Numbers: how we compare to the Osher National Averages!

The Osher National Resource center has released averages based off of all of the Osher Lifelong Learning Programs in the country. Every week we will highlight some of these figures and where our program falls along the national averages!
REGISTER NOW! Join Us for a Piano Recital by Connie Testa on Friday, May 18th at 10am in Cyert Hall!
Thursday, April 25, 2024

REGISTER NOW! Join Us for a Piano Recital by Connie Testa on Friday, May 18th at 10am in Cyert Hall!

More details to be posted soon about the recital soon. Register for ID 5228 to join us for this wonderful concert! Come for the music and then stay for our two SIGs: Brownbag Lunch and a Movie, or Canasta! 
NRC's Osher Online presents "Putin’s Russia: Two Years Into The War” with Dr. Asya M. Pereltsvaig
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

NRC's Osher Online presents "Putin’s Russia: Two Years Into The War” with Dr. Asya M. Pereltsvaig

With rapidly changing events, the lecture will be news-oriented and will cover the latest developments. Join the Zoom lecture on May 8th at 5pm. Space is limited - register today!
CMU's Center for Arts & Society invites you to the launch of the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic
Thursday, April 11, 2024

CMU's Center for Arts & Society invites you to the launch of the Center for Black European Studies and the Atlantic

Join CAS for the Keynote address by Noémie Ndiaye, followed by a reception - Wednesday, April 24, 4:00-6:00 pm in the Posner Grand Room (340 Posner Hall).
Please join Osher at CMU for a performance from CMU School of Music graduate students!
Thursday, April 04, 2024

Please join Osher at CMU for a performance from CMU School of Music graduate students!

Friday, April 19th at 10am in the Osher at CMU Learning Center. Study Leader Jim Gorton shares the performances by students from his CMU graduate level woodwind classes.
Osher at CMU Profile: David and Betsy Bangley, written by Marlene Parrish
Thursday, April 04, 2024

Osher at CMU Profile: David and Betsy Bangley, written by Marlene Parrish

David and Betsy Bangley are a power couple, art division. They emit creativity, happiness and an aura of contentment with both each other and with life.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society Women in Animation Speaker Series presents "Making it (Animated)" - A Talk by Brooke Keesling
Thursday, April 04, 2024

CMU's Center for Arts & Society Women in Animation Speaker Series presents "Making it (Animated)" - A Talk by Brooke Keesling

Join CAS for a talk by Brooke Keesling on Monday, April 8th in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, CFA 111.
Carnegie Mellon University's Deeper Conversations initiative presents: Misinformation in Times of Conflict
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University's Deeper Conversations initiative presents: Misinformation in Times of Conflict

Presented on April 1st at 5PM, this event is part of Carnegie Mellon University’s Deeper Conversations initiative and the Academic Series on the Historical and Political Context of the Israel-Hamas War.
OLLI at Pitt invites you to join a information session for a trip to Tropical Costa Rica
Thursday, March 14, 2024

OLLI at Pitt invites you to join a information session for a trip to Tropical Costa Rica

Organized by Collette Tours, join in for the Zoom information session on Tuesday, March 19th at 3pm. Click here to sign up!
The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: An afternoon at the Pittsburgh Opera Factory, including concert and tour!
Thursday, March 14, 2024

The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: An afternoon at the Pittsburgh Opera Factory, including concert and tour!

Sign up for the tour by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5141. There is no fee for the tour, but space is limited, so registration is required!
The Summer 2024 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Summer 2024 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Summer 2024 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
Bring A Friend: Share the love of Osher this Spring!
Thursday, March 07, 2024

Bring A Friend: Share the love of Osher this Spring!

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.
*HAPPENING MONDAY!* Osher at CMU presents a lecture: "The Dobbs Decision: Causes And Consequence" by Susan Hansen
Thursday, March 07, 2024

*HAPPENING MONDAY!* Osher at CMU presents a lecture: "The Dobbs Decision: Causes And Consequence" by Susan Hansen

Join us on Monday, March 11th at 1pm on Zoom for this exciting lecture! Sign up for the lecture by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5044.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society "Planetary Hospitality" Project presents: To the Stars! The Colonization of Space in Print and on the Screen
Thursday, February 29, 2024

CMU's Center for Arts & Society "Planetary Hospitality" Project presents: To the Stars! The Colonization of Space in Print and on the Screen

Join CAS for a talk, followed by a film screening of Elysium on March 14th, 5:00pm-9:30pm in the McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center.
The Importance of Attending Classes
Thursday, February 29, 2024

The Importance of Attending Classes

Osher at CMU has seen a decline in attendance among members. Read this article by our Executive Director, Lyn Decker, on the importance of attending your courses.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "Sugar Cage"
Thursday, February 22, 2024

CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "Sugar Cage"

Join CAS for the film by Sahraa Karimi on Weds, Jan 31st, 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry (CFA 111).
Easy Ways to Access Osher at CMU
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Easy Ways to Access Osher at CMU

The Parking Committee has put together these recommendations on easy ways to access the CMU campus.
Carnegie Mellon University's Deeper Conversation initiative presents: Mapping the History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Wednesday, February 07, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University's Deeper Conversation initiative presents: Mapping the History of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Presented on February 15th at 5PM, this event is part of Carnegie Mellon University’s Deeper Conversations initiative and the Academic Series on the Historical and Political Context of the Israel-Hamas War.
The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI at WVU presents "Barbie and G.I. Joe in Action: Mid-Century Romance and Role Play" by Beth Toren
Wednesday, February 07, 2024

The WVU Committee of Retired Faculty and OLLI at WVU presents "Barbie and G.I. Joe in Action: Mid-Century Romance and Role Play" by Beth Toren

A brief history on Barbie and a few select popular male action figures followed by a discussion with audience members at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 14 on Zoom.
Osher at CMU presents a lecture: "Business Journalism: Watchdog on Capitalism" by Rob Wells
Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Osher at CMU presents a lecture: "Business Journalism: Watchdog on Capitalism" by Rob Wells

Join us on Friday, February 23rd at 10am on Zoom for this exciting lecture! Sign up for the lecture by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5120.
Announcing Spring 2024 course opportunities from NRC's Osher Online!
Thursday, February 01, 2024

Announcing Spring 2024 course opportunities from NRC's Osher Online!

In partnership with the Osher National Resource Center, we're proud to offer new courses through the NRC's Osher Online Program for April and May!
CMU Scott Institute presents: Intersection of Energy and Transportation Panel
Thursday, January 25, 2024

CMU Scott Institute presents: Intersection of Energy and Transportation Panel

Faculty will present the work on January 30th at Noon in Scott Hall. A panel discussion will follow about their work and how the CMU community can get involved with those projects and initiatives.
Carnegie Mellon University's Hunt Institute Presents "Looking Back: An International Retrospective, Part 2" from March 14 – June 28, 2024
Thursday, January 18, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University's Hunt Institute Presents "Looking Back: An International Retrospective, Part 2" from March 14 – June 28, 2024

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 2, includes works by 43 artists from the 9th to 16th internationals.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "A Letter to the President"
Thursday, January 18, 2024

CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents Dinner and a Movie: "A Letter to the President"

Join CAS for the film by Sahraa Karimi on Weds, Jan 31st, 5:30pm-7:30pm in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry (CFA 111).
SIG Brown Bag Lunch & A Movie: So Many Of You Are Missing A Good Thing
Thursday, January 11, 2024

SIG Brown Bag Lunch & A Movie: So Many Of You Are Missing A Good Thing

The 3rd Friday of each month for this past year Osher has had an event - Lunch & A Movie. We meet in the lounge for a “bag lunch” at 11:30 followed by a movie at 12:15.
Osher at CMU presents a lecture: "From Steel to Space: Pittsburgh Leads America’s Return to the Moon"
Friday, December 22, 2023

Osher at CMU presents a lecture: "From Steel to Space: Pittsburgh Leads America’s Return to the Moon"

Join us on Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 7pm on Zoom for this exciting lecture! Sign up for the lecture by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5051.
University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy presents "Our Brain And Aging: What Can We Do About It?"
Friday, December 01, 2023

University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy presents "Our Brain And Aging: What Can We Do About It?"

Join them on Friday, January 12th, 2024 at 10:45AM! Find out what the latest research is saying about cognitive aging and how to prevent further decline as you age.
The Spring 2024 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The Spring 2024 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Spring 2024 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
Osher at CMU Profile: Marlene Haus, written by Marlene Parrish
Friday, September 15, 2023

Osher at CMU Profile: Marlene Haus, written by Marlene Parrish

Want to know anything and everything about Osher? You could do a Google search. It’d work, for sure, but it would be way more fun and likely more informative if you’d just have a chat with Marlene Haus.
CMU International Film Festival presents: Faces of Fear 2024
Thursday, March 02, 2023

CMU International Film Festival presents: Faces of Fear 2024

Osher at CMU is a proud to support the festival. Films are shown from March 21st-April 7th, 2024! Find the schedule and information on tickets HERE.
Register for CMU Energy Week 2024: March 19-21!
Friday, January 27, 2023

Register for CMU Energy Week 2024: March 19-21!

Register for CMU Energy Week 2024 as they bring energy and sustainability leaders, including scholars, investors and entrepreneurs from across the nation to Carnegie Mellon University to combine forces and exchange ideas on the best paths to decarbonizing transportation.
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