Recent grad Hayley Harrington, ’12, has always been drawn to early 20th century American art, but the opportunity to curate an exhibition at UR Downtown put the art in her hands.

Osher members are students/participants in courses, but, as owners, they can be course designers and teachers as well.

Dottie Price, Osher member, shares her experience in the Memoir Class: The experience is “exciting, gratifying and fun. The atmosphere is friendly, encouraging, informative and completely nonjudgmental.”

Each semester, Osher provides its members with some eating and meeting opportunities, formally called the Osher Breakfast and Dinner Socials, which are held in the Heilman Dining Center.

Carol Matuschek’s experience at Osher not only has reconnected her with past friends, but also has enlarged her circle of like-minded acquaintances.

With the completion of the Osher Institute’s eighth year, Director Jane Dowrick reflects on some of the characteristics of the vibrant group of Osher members.

Have you ever been bitten by a spider? Dolly Hintz has – twice! No, not one of those good looking University of Richmond athletes—the actual arachnid!

Our Osher Institute classes at UR offer great lifelong learning experiences taught by Osher volunteers, UR faculty and others, but did you know that the University also offers Osher members audit classes given to degree-seeking students?

Did you know: According to a recent study in California, bridge playing strengthens the immune system and helps stave off dementia, and that Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are avid bridge players?

Entering first-year students explored bad leadership through the world of Harry Potter in a Roadmap short course.