University of Richmond

Classes led by University of Richmond faculty, staff and administrators, or about key University buildings, events, centers or activities.

Upcoming Courses

Courses

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 ( No seats currently available )

Along Came the Spiders: Celebrating Community and Promoting Literacy

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.

No session is currently available for registration

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.

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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

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.

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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 )

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.

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Osher Trivia Afternoon

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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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 ( No seats currently available )

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.

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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.

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