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Classes led by University of Richmond faculty, staff and administrators, or about key University buildings, events, centers or activities.
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20th Anniversary Brewery Event
Come join your Osher leaders for a fun evening of music, great food, and drinks. Osher Member and great musician Wade Reynolds will perform, and there will be plenty of pizza and cold beverages.
Thursday, Aug 14, Triple Crossing Fulton (14 seats (14%) remaining)
Thursday, Aug 14, Triple Crossing Fulton (14 seats (14%) remaining)
Beyond the Bounty
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.
Wednesday, Aug 6, Synchronous Online
Wednesday, Aug 6, Synchronous Online
Come . . . and BeMovedŽ!
Come to this class to learn about the long-term health benefits of just moving! BeMovedŽ 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. BeMovedŽ 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.
Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4 (no 11), 18, 25, TBD - UR Campus
Mondays; June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 August 4 (no 11), 18, 25, TBD - UR Campus
Global Security Threats in 2025
This presentation will provide an update on the status of security challenges in several parts of the world, the role of the United States and its allies in responding to these threats, and the chances for escalation or resolution in 2025.
Monday, June 23, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (24 seats (19%) remaining)
Monday, June 23, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (24 seats (19%) remaining)
Mindfulness I
The course will establish basic mindfulness meditation skills in an interactive class using a variety of practices to relieve stress and to promote positivity, relaxation, calmness, and physical and emotional health and well-being. The goal for each participant is to unlock the body's healing potential and restorative power through a consistent, daily mindfulness practice and to be a part of a community that values the commitment to such a practice.
Wednesdays; July 9, 16, 23, 30, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
Wednesdays; July 9, 16, 23, 30, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )
Osher Lunch and Learn
Join UR's Madeline Nathe, Registered Dietitian at the Well-Being Center for a Lunch and Learn. Our menu will be Make Ahead Breakfast (which could also be a great lunch). Included will be frittata egg bites, energy bites, and whole wheat blueberry muffins.
Friday, Aug 15, UR Well Being Center ( No seats currently available )
Friday, Aug 15, UR Well Being Center ( No seats currently available )
Friday, Aug 15, UR Well Being Center ( No seats currently available )
Friday, Aug 15, UR Well Being Center ( No seats currently available )
Osher Member Art Show Opening Night Gala
Join us for the opening night of our first ever Osher Member Art Show. With more than 30 Osher artists and a wide variety of art media, the show promises to be a great celebration of our talented members. The gala will be for our Osher members and invited guests, and the show will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday.
Friday, July 18, Special Programs Building ( No seats currently available )
Friday, July 18, Special Programs Building ( No seats currently available )
Osher Member Orientation
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.
Thursday, July 31, TBD - UR Campus
Thursday, July 31, TBD - UR Campus
Passwords and Data Back-Ups: Are You Implementing These Correctly?
Keeping your data secure is always a top priority. Let's delve into the do's and don'ts of creating and storing passwords, as well as saving your data safely.
Tuesday, July 29, Synchronous Online (13 seats (9%) remaining)
Tuesday, July 29, Synchronous Online (13 seats (9%) remaining)
Tariffs, Again
The political and popular rhetoric around international trade and tariffs has shifted drastically over the past decade. In this course we will examine both theory and data about US imports, exports, and trade policies in order to understand how higher tariffs are likely to impact the economy and the international trading system.
Fridays, Aug 8 and 15, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162
Fridays, Aug 8 and 15, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162
The Book of Jonah
Everyone knows the Bible story about a man swallowed by the fish. But there's much more to Jonah! This class introduces modern biblical scholarship on Jonah (including who wrote the book, when, and how), explores the text's possible meanings, and surveys the history of interpretation (Jewish, Christian, Muslim). We will also discuss some 'mysteries of Jonah' or problems in interpretation, as well as Jonah in popular culture.
Tuesday, June 17, Breed Pavillion (8 seats (8%) remaining)
Tuesday, June 17, Breed Pavillion (8 seats (8%) remaining)
The UR Help Desk: All You Need to Know
The UR Computer/Technology Help Desk is available to Osher members, but do you really know what services it provides? Join this session to find out how to take full advantage of this great benefit of Osher membership.
Thursday, July 24, Synchronous Online
Thursday, July 24, Synchronous Online
UR Campus Walk
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.
Wednesday, June 25, THCX, Sculpture outside Modlin Center ( No seats currently available )
Wednesday, June 25, THCX, Sculpture outside Modlin Center ( No seats currently available )