'Easy Death' provides insight and understanding of the death process whether approaching one's own death, serving a loved one in the death process, or simply suffering one's own sense of mortality. The pages of 'Easy Death' by Adi Da Samraj offer a most extraordinary and unique help: real help given as and in wisdom, and not merely as consolation or impermanent philosophy.

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Tuesdays; June 2 and 9, Special Programs Building, Room 160 ( 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, June 18, 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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Thursday, June 4, Synchronous Online

Older adults are prime targets for cybercriminals, losing billions annually to scams and fraud. This practical course demystifies cybersecurity and provides essential protection strategies. Learn to identify phishing emails, phone scams, and online fraud. Discover how to secure passwords, shop safely online, and protect your financial information. Through real-world examples and interactive exercises, you'll gain confidence navigating the digital world safely. No technical background is required, just a willingness to learn protective strategies that work.

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Mondays; June 29 and July 6, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

This interactive, confidence-building class is designed specifically for Osher students who wants to feel more prepared, informed, and empowered during emergencies. Participants will learn practical steps to stay safe before, during, and after a variety of events, including severe weather, power outages, medical emergencies, and unexpected disruptions. Attendees will leave with a clear, customized preparedness plan and the knowledge needed to respond calmly and effectively. This class prioritizes accessibility, practical skills, and peace of mind.

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Monday, Aug 17, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Socrates was notorious for asking prominent Athenians ethical questions they could not answer. Eventually some retaliated by prosecuting him. At trial, he argued that everyone aspiring to lead a good life should ask such questions of themselves and others. In this class we will explore the 'Socratic method' and how Socrates inspired the young Plato to develop Socrates' questions into the major philosophical movement we now call Platonism.

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Tuesday, June 2, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (4 seats (3%) remaining)

The definition of 'book' has evolved dramatically in our digital era. This course explores books through four essential perspectives: their physical form (materials, structure), their content (how they are written, read, collected, and sometimes banned), their technology (from Gutenberg's printing press to today's e-readers), and their artistic value. By studying how information sharing has transformed over centuries, participants will gain insight into the enduring impact of books on culture, literacy, and society.

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Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28, TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

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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Friday, Aug 14, Shalom Farms - NORTHSIDE

This offering adopts a hybrid structure. Several weeks before the in-person session, participants will receive a link to a video presentation. After watching the video on their own time, participants will use a simple Google form to share any questions about recent shifts in immigration policy and the impacts of those shifts. The instructor will use these questions to organize the 90-minute in-person session, which will be a mixture of presentation, discussion and joint exploration.

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Monday, July 27, TBD - UR Campus (5 seats (8%) remaining)

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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Tuesday, June 2, Synchronous Online
Monday, Aug 24, TBD - UR Campus

In the popular imagination, lethal injection is a slight pinch and a swift nodding off to forever-sleep, performed by well-qualified medical professionals which is regulated and carefully conducted, and 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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Mondays; June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13 & 20, Synchronous Online

While we celebrate our nation's 250th year, learn about a critical and fascinating figure. Benjamin Franklin's prot?g?, he was an inventor, from a new quill for the harpsichord to a national identity. He designed the images printed on our currency and the Stars and Stripes itself. He initiated an art music tradition, was the de facto first Secretary of the Navy, a federal judge, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Meet Francis Hopkinson.

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Tuesday, June 30, BUS, Ukrop Auditorium Q162 (10 seats (7%) remaining)

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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Wednesday, July 29, Synchronous Online

US veterans living in Virginia: don't let your story fade away. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services has awarded Words of Veterans grants to help Veterans like you keep your story alive! Let's talk about how you can contribute.

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Tuesday, June 16, Synchronous Online