Osher Online

High-quality, shared, synchronous courses for members of participating Osher Institutes.

We are excited to offer members more online course options through the Osher Online program. Study with subject matter experts, learn with Osher members from across the country, and experience this exciting new opportunity offered in partnership with the Osher National Resource Center.

Here鈥檚 what you need to know.

  • Osher Online courses are offered in the fall, winter, spring and summer terms with a selection of six-session courses that meet via Zoom. 
  • Each class session is 90 minutes long.
  • The sessions are live and are not recorded.
  • Each class is provided in the Zoom meeting format to enhance participation.
  • The National Resource Center for Lifelong Learning Institutes (Osher NRC) manages Osher Online courses and communications to registered students.
  • You must be an Osher member to attend. Not a member? Join now.
  • Space is limited so register early.
  • Each Osher Online course has a fee of $80.

Osher Online courses are not eligible for Edenwald or TURFA discounts.

Space is limited. Register by June 20.

Course Name Start date and time End date
The Economics of Public Policy Issues (PDF) Tuesday, July 8, 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 12
Behind Those Baby Blues: The Films of Paul Newman (PDF) Tuesday, July 8, 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 12
History of Beer (PDF) Tuesday, July 8, 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 12
Demystifying Energy Security (PDF) Wednesday, July 9, 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 13
Public Health Across the Lifespan (PDF) Wednesday, July 9, 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 13
Architectural Oddities (PDF) Thursday, July 10, 1 p.m. Thursday, August 14
100 Years of Magic: The Disney Legacy and Influence (PDF) Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m. Thursday, August 14
Stories of Adventure: The Norse Sagas (PDF) Wednesday, July 16, 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 20

Past courses