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Monday, April 07, 2025

Summer 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN for members!

Summer 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN FOR MEMBERS! If members need their username, please email the office!
Thursday, April 03, 2025

Join the Walking Special Interest Group this spring!

Meets every Monday from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Get some steps in while enjoying the outdoors in the company of a welcoming and congenial group of Osher members.
Thursday, March 27, 2025

OLLI at Berkshire Community College presents "Sarah Vowell on her book Lafayette in the Somewhat United States"

Tuesday, April 8th at 7pm on Zoom: This webinar is FREE and open to all! Vowell’s book explores the patriot founders' alliance with France as personified by the teenage volunteer in George Washington's army, the Marquis de Lafayette.
Thursday, March 27, 2025

CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents a Syrian Dinner and a Movie: "Nezouh" with Syrian filmmaker Soudade Kaadan

April 10th, 2025 from 5:30-7:00pm: Join CAS for a Reading and discussion with author and activist Sima Samar on in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, CFA 111.
Thursday, March 27, 2025

A Musical Performance: From Britain to Broadway with a Toast to Paris (Carver, Teadt)

Friday, May 16th at 1pm: Daniel Teadt, Baritone and Mark Carver, Piano are both members of the School of Music Faculty. Register for this performance with ID 5586.
Thursday, March 27, 2025

A Message from CMU President, Farnam Jahanian: Navigating a Shifting Landscape

"Across higher education and beyond, we are witnessing a time of profound change — challenges that test us and opportunities that demand our boldest ideas. I know that we are all contemplating what this means for CMU and our community members, and I want to share some thoughts on how we are approaching this moment as an institution."
The Summer 2025 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

The Summer 2025 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Summer 2025 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
Carnegie Mellon University's Deeper Conversation initiative presents the Spring 2025 series: Role of Government in Society
Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Carnegie Mellon University's Deeper Conversation initiative presents the Spring 2025 series: Role of Government in Society

We have been invited to attend the spring 2025 Deeper Conversations series, focusing on the role of government in society. These discussions are central to CMU’s mission as they foster dialogue around some of the most complex challenges facing society.
*Last Chance to Register!* Announcing the Spring 2025 NRC Osher Online Courses!
Wednesday, March 05, 2025

*Last Chance to Register!* Announcing the Spring 2025 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 closes March 13th!
The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: PPG Paints Arena Tour
Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Membership/Social Committee Presents an Event: PPG Paints Arena Tour

Saturday, April 12th at 10am: Sign up for the tour by logging into the registration website and registering for ID: 5566. There is a $25 fee for the Tour! Register now! Registration closes Thursday, April 3rd.
OLLI at Berkshire Community College presents "An Unchecked Presidency? Trump’s Attack on the Laws and the Constitution: A Dialogue Between Constitutional Lawyers Tom Gerety and Peter Shane"
Thursday, February 27, 2025

OLLI at Berkshire Community College presents "An Unchecked Presidency? Trump’s Attack on the Laws and the Constitution: A Dialogue Between Constitutional Lawyers Tom Gerety and Peter Shane"

Monday, March 10th at 7pm on Zoom: This webinar is FREE and open to all! Peter Shane is a leading scholar of administrative law and separation of powers, and Tom Gerety taught constitutional law through most of his career.
Next Brown Bag event on April 18th: SIG Brown Bag and a Movie!
Monday, February 24, 2025

Next Brown Bag event on April 18th: SIG Brown Bag and a Movie!

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.
Four Day Bridge Boot Camp presented by Edward Scanlon
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Four Day Bridge Boot Camp presented by Edward Scanlon

Friday, November 7th - Monday, November 10th, 2025: Elevate your bridge game to new heights. You will learn about bidding, taking tricks, defensive play and much more! Lead by an award-winning, certified instructor who will teach concepts (WHY) rather than rules (HOW) and help you improve your bridge game by playing hands.
*FREE EVENT* NRC's Osher Online presents "Responding to National Emergencies: A behind the scenes look at preparing for major disasters." with Joshua Jimerfield
Thursday, February 13, 2025

*FREE EVENT* NRC's Osher Online presents "Responding to National Emergencies: A behind the scenes look at preparing for major disasters." with Joshua Jimerfield

Thursday, March 6th at 5pm on Zoom: In this webinar, we will explore the role of FEMA and the National Response Framework and how the 15 Emergency Service Functions (ESFs) lay the foundation for disaster response. Registration is required!
Register for CMU Energy Week 2025: March 25-27!
Thursday, February 06, 2025

Register for CMU Energy Week 2025: March 25-27!

CMU Energy Week 2025 will bring energy and sustainability leaders, including scholars, investors, and entrepreneurs from across the nation to CMU to combine forces and exchange ideas on the intersection of AI + Energy.
Change Your Password Now!
Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Change Your Password Now!

Due to the increase of world-wide scams and hackers, our registration database company is changing their requirements for passwords. Starting February 6th, you will need to make a new password for the registration system using the following requirements. After February 6th, you'll be automatically prompted to change your password when you attempt to login to the system on your first sign-in.
Joy In Learning...And In Leading!
Thursday, January 23, 2025

Joy In Learning...And In Leading!

We urgently need to build our leadership “team.” This could be an opportunity for you - the Nominating Committee is getting ready for the interview process - applications are due by February 1, 2025.
Check out our new Zoom course offerings with OLLI at American University under Courses & SIGs!
Thursday, January 16, 2025

Check out our new Zoom course offerings with OLLI at American University under Courses & SIGs!

A couple of years ago, a study leader from OLLI at American University started to teach Zoom courses for Osher at CMU, and a study leader from Osher at CMU started teaching for OLLI at American University.  Starting this spring, students from both Osher programs would jointly enroll in specifically identified Zoom courses together!
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents an Afghan Dinner and a Reading: "Outspoken" with human rights activist Sima Samar
Thursday, January 09, 2025

CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents an Afghan Dinner and a Reading: "Outspoken" with human rights activist Sima Samar

Join CAS for a Reading and discussion with author and activist Sima Samar on Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 from 5:30-7:00pm in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, CFA 111.
CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents an Egyptian Dinner and a Reading: "Between Home and Accommodation: Parallel Lives of Egyptian Workers in Dubai" with Samuli Schielke
Thursday, January 09, 2025

CMU's Center for Arts & Society presents an Egyptian Dinner and a Reading: "Between Home and Accommodation: Parallel Lives of Egyptian Workers in Dubai" with Samuli Schielke

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 at 5:30pm: Join CAS for a Reading and discussion with author and activist Sima Samar in the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, CFA 111.
OLLI at FIU presents: "The King was a Mensch: Exploring Elvis Presley's Jewish Roots" with renowned travel writer Dan Fellner
Thursday, December 19, 2024

OLLI at FIU presents: "The King was a Mensch: Exploring Elvis Presley's Jewish Roots" with renowned travel writer Dan Fellner

Locked away in a crate for several decades until its recent public unveiling, a grave marker in Memphis revealed a little-known fact about one of America’s most iconic figures of the 20th century. Yes, Elvis Presley, the King of Rock & Roll, had Jewish roots.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Bringing Back the Osher at CMU Waiting List!
Wednesday, December 18, 2024

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Bringing Back the Osher at CMU Waiting List!

After three years of it being disbanded, Osher at CMU has reached the maximum number of members that is needed to re-establish the waiting list. We expect the list to be reinstated early January 2025.
Spring 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN for 2025 Members!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Spring 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN for 2025 Members!

Spring 2025 Registration is NOW OPEN for 2025 members! If members need their username, please email the office!
The Spring 2025 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!
Thursday, November 07, 2024

The Spring 2025 Catalog Is Now Available to View Online!

Click here to view the Spring 2025 Catalog! Registration is NOT open. Do you have your username and password? If not, contact the Osher office!
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