This course is designed to introduce and explore the essential teachings, autobiographical episodes, and spiritual insights from Adi Da Samraj's 'The Knee of Listening.' Each session will focus on key themes and selected readings that illustrate Adi Da's journey, realization, and core message of 'radical understanding.'

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Tuesdays; Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Commonly featured in tales of terror and hauntingly good stories, spooky creatures and things that go bump in the night have a long history. Come along as we step into some of the unusual and mythical materials of Boatwright's Rare Book Room and explore the spirit of Halloween magic.

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Thursday, 10/30, Boatwright Library, Room B1-22 ( No seats currently available )

Join author and University of Richmond's first lady Tina Hallock as she discusses the inspiration for her debut children's book, 'Along Came the Spiders.' The book highlights the unique Spider mascot and celebrates the University community, all while fueling her love of promoting literacy to young readers. Tina will be joined by the book's illustrator Kaitlin Jones Stasiunas as they each discuss their process and working together on this charming tale.

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Tuesday, Oct 7, TBD - UR Campus

This is a participatory study in 19th-Century Russian painting in which viewers will follow the most significant moments in the development of Russian art through selected paintings. The study is not a conventional art history course, but rather is an opportunity for participants to optimally engage and express the experience of aesthetic ecstasy evoked by the paintings. For this reason the class size will be limited.

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Wednesday and Thursday, Oct 15 and 16, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

If you are familiar with the library resources but want to go beyond the basics, this session will explore some of the more interesting and unusual digital collections and databases. This is an advanced session that builds on the information introduced in Bounty of Boatwright.

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Thursday, Oct 23, Synchronous Online

Learn how to find books, articles, and other resources that are of interest to you. This session provides an overview for beginners or those new to Osher and includes a virtual tour of the library.

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Tuesday, Sept 30, Synchronous Online

Come to this class to learn about the long-term health benefits of just moving! BeMoved® embraces the joy of dance with people of all movement abilities. Movement expressed through dance and music has a transformative power that enriches a person's well-being above and beyond the well-known physical fitness benefits. BeMoved® is a dance fitness experience that begins with easy-to-follow therapeutic movements that flow into dance styles inspired by a wide variety of musical genres.

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Tues, Sept 30, then all the rest on Mon, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 (skip 24), Dec 1, 8, 15, THC, Alice Haynes Room (8 seats (20%) remaining)

This class will provide a concise guide exploring ten practical applications of generative AI specifically designed for adults over 50. From health management and memoir writing to travel planning and financial organization, this presentation offers straightforward strategies to enhance daily life. Perfect for seniors curious about AI technology but unsure where to begin. We'll include actionable starting points for immediate implementation.

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Monday, 11/10, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Boatwright Library is currently undergoing construction, part of which is a newly redesigned floor showcasing the Galvin Rare Book Room, Archives, and Book Arts. This class will introduce participants to the archive and rare book collections, highlighting some special materials and areas of interest that are available for use in new spaces opening in Fall 2025.

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No session is currently available for registration

In 2025 Richmond again won the Atlantic 10 Regular Season title, earned an at-large bid into the NCAA DI Women's Basketball Tournament, and won the program's first NCAA Tournament game! This class will be different from the previous classes, as the focus will be strongly on Spiders history going back to 1919, the historic 2024/2025 season, and the expectations for the upcoming season. If you love Spider Women's Basketball, this is the class for you.

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Thursday, Oct 23, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Join us as we start the UR Women's Basketball season for 2025-26! Let's cheer our Lady Spiders on to another historic season!

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Tuesday, 11/4, Robins Center Arena

Are you curious how immigration policy is changing (and has changed over time) and how important immigrants are to present-day Virginia? This offering covers three topics: a picture of immigrant communities in Virginia circa 2020, the evolution of immigration and US policy towards immigrants through history, and the evolving picture of policy toward immigrants under the second Trump administration.

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Tuesdays, Oct 14 and 21, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Are you new to the University of Richmond campus and unsure where to park and what buildings are often used for Osher classes? Do you want to know where to eat, where the Post Office is located, and where athletic and performing arts events are held? This campus walk is for you! Join Marshall as he helps you navigate this beautiful campus, rated No. 2 for Most Beautiful Campus in the 2024 Princeton Review.

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No session is currently available for registration

Join your fellow Osher members, Osher staff, and UR administration for an evening of fun, food, and festivities. Volunteer leaders will staff information tables and will be happy to talk about their special interest groups and work teams.

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Monday, Sept 29, JAC, Robins Pavilion 151

Learn how to access and fully enjoy the many benefits of being a member of the Osher Institute and the larger UR community. Designed for new members, but offers tips for all.

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Thursday, Oct 16, TBD - UR Campus

Osher is having its own Trivia Night -- but in the afternoon. Come join us for this new, fun event. We are bringing in the local expert, Ball of Fire, to run the event, and we'll have snacks and beverages to sustain you when the competition gets tough! Come join us!

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Thursday, Nov 20, TBD - UR Campus

Join us for a short reception, then a concert featuring Dr. Crutcher, UR's President Emeritus, who will perform works by Beethoven, Eccles, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff followed by an interview with Melody Barnes about his thematic memoir, 'I Had No Idea You Were Black: Navigating Race on the Road to Leadership' as well as his upcoming book 'America's Achilles Heel: Inequity in Education as a Threat to American Democracy.'

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Sunday, Oct 5, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Come explore some historical cookbooks from Boatwright's Rare Book Room and see what you can discover.

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Tuesday, 12/2, Boatwright Library, Room B1-22 ( No seats currently available )

UR's Dr. Sonja Bertucci's most recent feature-length documentary, 'The Diamond Couple' (2024), is an intimate meditation on love, aging, and the transmission of memory. The film premiered at the Arizona International Film Festival, where it received the Jury Prize for Inspirational Filmmaking, and continues to screen internationally. Join us for Dr. Bertucci's opening remarks, the film screening, and Q&A.

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No session is currently available for registration

In the popular imagination, lethal injection is a slight pinch and a swift nodding off to forever-sleep, it is performed by well-qualified medical professionals, it is regulated and carefully conducted, and it is certainly the most 'humane' form of capital punishment. In reality, not one of these statements is true. Lethal injection is nothing like what people think. This is its untold story.

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Wednesday, Oct 1, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Join the University of Richmond family for a great Saturday in the Robins Stadium as our football team takes on VMI. Our Osher tailgate will start at noon in R45 parking lot, and the game will start at 2pm. Bring a dish to share and join us!

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Saturday 9/20, Robins Stadium

Join the University of Richmond family for a great Saturday in the Robins Stadium as our football team takes on Fordham. Our Osher tailgate will start at noon in R45 parking lot, and the game will start at 2pm. Bring a dish to share and join us!

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Sat, Nov 1, Robins Stadium

Let's explore the ocean floor: a hidden world of vast ridges, deep trenches, volcanoes, and plateaus. Learn how powerful forces beneath the Earth shape the seafloor, drive ocean circulation, and influence global climate. From the Atlantic to the Pacific and beyond, discover why the ocean floor holds the keys to understanding our dynamic planet.

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Monday, 11/10, JAC, Robins Pavilion 151 (20 seats (11%) remaining)

Take a walking tour of the UR campus, named the nation's most beautiful campus in the Princeton Review's most recent college guide. Learn about the history of the University, enjoy the beautiful landscaping and architecture, and hear some stories along the way. The walk will be about 2.5 miles in length and will require climbing steps and walking on various surfaces. Walking shoes and water are recommended.

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Monday 9/22, THCX, Sculpture outside Modlin Center ( No seats currently available )

Join this journey into the powerful world of volcanoes: how they form, erupt, and threaten. Explore the forces driving magma from deep inside Earth, the dramatic eruptions at Mount St. Helens, Rainier, Yellowstone, and Long Valley, and how modern science works to predict and mitigate volcanic hazards.

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Monday, Oct 13, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (24 seats (16%) remaining)

Ever wonder what that unusual rock or fossil really is? Bring your geological finds for expert identification and learn about their origins, age, and formation. Whether it's a family keepsake, a strange beach stone, or a mysterious mineral, discover the hidden story inside your specimen. Time slots will be assigned prior to class so that Dr. Kitchen can examine each item. All are welcome, and curiosity is encouraged!

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Monday 9/22, Special Programs Building, Room 160 ( No seats currently available )