Have you ever wondered who shapes the letters that fill our screens, books, and storefronts? Take a journey into the world of typeface design, where artistry meets functionality. In this class, we will explore both the art and science behind crafting typefaces, learn about some of the creative minds behind the fonts we use, and discuss how their work may influence our daily lives.

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Friday, Dec 11, G62 Rare Book Room ( 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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Wednesday, Nov 18, Library Conference Room 232 ( No seats currently available )

Join your fellow Osher members as we remember all who have served in our armed forces over the years. We plan to have a special guest speaker and our ROTC students as part of this important program.

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Monday, Nov 9, JAC, Robins Pavilion 151

Join Bill Leighty, former chief of staff to two Virginia governors, as he leads a panel discussion on the November 2026 Virginia elections. A panel of seasoned political analysts will examine the key questions of 'What happened?' and 'Why?'. The discussion will also offer insights into Virginia's pivotal role in potentially shaping the broader political landscape for the national 2028 elections.

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Friday, Nov 13, JAC, Robins Pavilion 151 (5 seats (3%) remaining)

Come explore Shalom Farms at its Northside location. This guided tour will include a short presentation on Shalom's mission, food justice, and how Shalom approaches distribution, programming, and community engagement. An experienced guide will then walk folks around the farm to look at what's in season, talk about Certified Naturally Grown growing practices, and taste some yummy summer vegetables.

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In this era of increasing polarization, distinguishing fact from fiction has become ever more difficult, contributing to both declining trust in institutions and growing public fatigue with civic discourse. Featuring guest speakers from higher education and the local media, this session will examine how facts are established, evaluated, and communicated, and how information spreads throughout society.

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Wenesday, Nov 4, Independence Golf Club (5 seats (5%) remaining)

From the oared galleys at Salamis to today's contest in the South China Sea, twenty-five centuries of naval power can be told as one continuous story. Five epochs -- galleys, sail, steel, carriers, and the modern era -- built on the foundation of 'Potter and Nimitz's Sea Power: A Naval History,' the text used in the instructor's own naval education at Annapolis and in his teaching ever since.

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Tuesday, Dec 1, WHC, Living Room (Deanery) ( No seats currently available )

From ship logs and travel guides to maps and images of faraway places, the Galvin Rare Book Room and Archives holds centuries of human wandering. In this course, you can travel from ancient Pompeii to the early American frontier, take a grand tour of Europe, explore South American landscapes, and venture beyond. Come explore the words and images left behind by the explorers, adventurers, and dreamers who journeyed before us.

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Friday, Dec 4, G62 Rare Book Room ( No seats currently available )

Take a walking tour of the UR campus, named one of the nation's most beautiful campuses in the Princeton Review. 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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Today we associate Stoicism with dispassion or resignation in the face of adversity. But ancient Stoicism was a vibrant worldview and way of living for 500 years. This class explores the Stoics's belief in the cosmic Logos, their 'cosmopolitan' vision of human equality, and their practices of living 'according to nature.' Discussion may include the concepts of 'nature' and 'duty' and the place of reason and emotion in human life.

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Tuesday, Dec 8, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 ( No seats currently available )

In 1975, philosopher Michel Foucault wondered why it is that, although everyone knows prisons fail to deter crime or rehabilitate criminals, nobody has a good alternative. Why does imprisonment seem like the only way to handle crime? This class will examine Foucault's now classic account of the rise of the prison and the concept of criminality, as well as links between prisons and other modern institutions, e.g., schools and factories.

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Wednesday, Nov 11, JPSN, Room 118 (1 seats (1%) remaining)