Osher Member Life
Indulge your enthusiasm for learning by becoming an Osher member, or give the gift of lifelong learning to a relative, friend, or neighbor.
How to become a member
Becoming a member is easy! You can enroll online, in person at the Continuing Education Registration Office at 1634 University Blvd NE, by phone at (505) 277-0077 or by fax at (505) 277-1990. Your annual membership fee of $20 opens the door to new ideas, new experiences and new friends. We accept cash, checks, VISA or MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Member Benefits
As an Osher member you will become a part of a community of mature learners and will have:
- Members Only Events throughout the year including a free monthly lecture.
- Free book and materials check out at the four main campus libraries ($35 value)
- Connection to the academic and cultural resources of the University of New Mexico
- 10% discount on all Personal Enrichment courses and some courses in Business & Technology at Continuing Education.
- 10% discounts at many Popejoy and all Keller Hall events
- 10% discount for the Albuquerque International Association(AIA) Lectures. For more information, a full calendar of AIA events and to register, please visit www.abqinternational.org
- Discounts on membership at YMCA of Central New Mexico
- Email notices of cultural events at the Maxwell Museum, Institute of Medieval Studies, the Jonson Gallery, Zimmerman Library and other on-campus partners.
- Opportunity to meet new and interesting adult learners.
- Daytime, Evening and Week-end courses
- Social events throughout the year
- Volunteer opportunities and free class rewards
- Member newsletter
- Free Parking
- Fully accessible location
2013 Member Events
Admission is Free for Osher Members. These events are a wonderful way to introduce a friend, family member or colleague to the value of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico.
Friday, May 3, 2013 (1:00 – 3:00PM)
“Who was Cassandre?”
Dick Blankmeyer, B.A., Social Studies, Avid Historian of American Cultural and Social Issues
Continuing Education North Building
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 (10:00AM - Noon)
“Estate Planning for the Middle-Class”
Instructors: Sheila Hard, JD and Patricia Bradley, JD
Jubilee Active Adult Community, Los Lunas
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 (10:00 – Noon)
“Behind Adobe Walls, A Lecture and Book Signing”
Instructor: Sandra Toro, Author and Workshop Leader
Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community, Bernalillo
Monday, June 17, 2013 (2:00 – 4:00PM)
“Good Vibrations in Surf City”
Instructor: Jane Ellen, Lecturer, Composer, Recording Artist
Continuing Education North Building
Monday, July 15, 2013 (2:00 – 4:00PM)
“The Whole of Western Comedy Is Footnotes to Chico, Harpo, and Groucho”
Instructor: Eddie Tafoya, Ph.D., Comedian, Professor of Creative Writing/American Literature
Del Webb Alegria Active Adult Community, Bernalillo
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 (3:30 – 5:30PM)
“Peregrinating with the Cattle Nomads: Maternal-Child Health in Northern Nigeria”
Instructor: Robert Glew, M.D., Professor/Chairman, Biochemistry
Continuing Education North Building
Monday, August 19, 2013 (3:30 – 5:30PM)
“Anthropological Genetic Genealogy: The Saxons Connection to the Founding Fathers”
Instructor: Angel Cervantes, Director, New Mexico DNA Project
Continuing Education North Building
What our Members say...
“OSHER is a wonderful addition to my retirement portfolio.” Margaret Palumbo, Osher Member since 2012
“Ned and Jane gave me memories of growing up in Albuquerque and traveling Route 66. I loved the photos of old motels and gas stations, the stories about interesting characters and the wonderful songs that tied it all together.” Comment from a student in the “Route 66” class with Jane Ellen and Dr. Ned O’Malia
"Fantastico courses, Excellent teachers, and all these extras --- I'm proud to be an Osher member!!!" Tj Reilley, Member – From OLLI at UNM Facebook Page
"The handouts were great – but when you don't want to divert your attention to them for fear of missing anything at all said by the instructor, you know you're in a great class taught by a great teacher. Significant Information conveyed in a highly entertaining style." Kim Seidler, Member, "Flowers, Fans & Pornography” (Roberta Boggess, Instructor)
"I'm excited to the point of giddiness. Honestly, without your support and feedback, and your confidence in me. It helped me to continue writing. Again, thank you so much for your support." Member, Teresa Civello has had a piece "And on the Seventh Day..." accepted for publication in the 2011 National OASIS Almanac. Terry is a winner in the short fiction category. She credits the support and encouragement from Osher Instructor Connie Josefs and her classmates in the Osher course, "Unpacking Your Suitcase: Writing Memoir" for the confidence to have taken this step toward her first publication.
"Margaret is simply the most splendid storyteller." Christine Heely, Member, speaking about Margaret Edmundson, following a class on “American Folktales”
"Great music. Great people. Great atmosphere. What a marvelous way to spend a Sunday afternoon." Comment from a course evaluation form following "Piano Music of Villa Lobos: A House Concert."
"What a wonderful Gift." Member comment from course evaluation form following Osher Course "Writing Your Spiritual Autobiography" with Dr. David Johnson
"So much information. Superb! Provided clarity over areas I'd always wondered about. Tremendous connections among events. Charles Truxillo is just wonderful." Member comment from evaluation following a member event with Dr. Charles Truxillo.
Tell your friends about Osher!
Many of our members were introduced to Osher by their friends and colleagues. Bring a friend to class, share a catalog, or our website with friends and family.
Volunteer Your Talents!
“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” - Anonymous
To volunteer please call Maralie BeLonge at (505) 277-6179, or email her at belonge@unm.edu. It’s easy, fun, and a great way to meet new friends.
Download a volunteer interest form.
You can email it to belonge@unm.edu.
Membership Committee
We are a member-driven organization and are always looking to increase enrollment and member participation. Our committee meets quarterly and helps plan communication strategies, ways to recruit and involve new members, and identify additional member benefits. If you enjoy people and would like to share what’s happening at Osher, we’d love to hear from you!
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committees at Continuing Education and Del Webb Alegria make recommendations around quality curriculum and programming for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Comittee members provide feedback and suggestions regarding courses to be offered during the Spring, Fall and Summer semesters. Members may solicit completed course descriptions for review by the full committee and engage with Osher membership formally and informally, collecting member feedback and utilizing that feedback to develop quality and responsive course offerings. Members of the Osher Curriculum Committee may assist with the development of course descriptions and copy for Osher catalogs and other promotional materials.
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council meets monthly, providing feedback regarding the direction and programming of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. As a member driven organization, members of the leadership council engage with Osher members, collecting feedback and utilizing that feedback in conjunction with the committees to further solidify and improve the Osher Institute at the University of New Mexico.
Classroom Facilitators
When you were in school, did you like to stay after and help erase the blackboards, or would have liked to? From introducing the instructor, to turning off the lights, our classroom facilitators help make sure classes run smoothly. All you need to do to assist the instructor and staff and attend a brief orientation and receive a free class. We have all the information that you will need to be a successful facilitator.
Contact
- Maralie W. BeLonge - Program Supervisor:
(505) 277-6179
Email
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