About the Osher Program
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of New Mexico brings the challenge and excitement of university learning to adults 50 plus who want to explore stimulating and fascinating subjects. All of the traditional disciplines are offered, as well as new areas of research and thinking.
Since spring 2007, Osher at UNM has offered a wide range of courses, lectures and special events to its members. University-quality, short courses are taught by UNM faculty as well as qualified members of the community without the distraction of grading or preparing for the final. No more testing — just learning for pure joy and stimulation.
Membership in Osher means discovering new friends, new knowledge and new ways of bringing meaning and enjoyment to life. This program is made possible through a generous grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The Foundation has funded 120 universities from Hawaii to Maine to offer intellectually stimulating learning opportunities for mature learners.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Find out what’s happening at other Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes by clicking on to www.osher.net.
If you have taken, or plan to enroll in Writing Your Autobiography in Prose or Poetry with David Johnson, Ph.D. this fall, think about submitting your writing to the national Osher resource center Life Story program. It is a link on the Osher website, www.osher.net.
Meet The Osher Staff
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Maya Sutton, Ph.D., Supervisor 277-6179 mmsutton@unm.edu Maya manages program development and membership. Please contact her with any questions about courses and the Osher program. |
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Cynthia Gurule, Administrative Assistant 277-6440 cramire7@unm.edu Cynthia coordinates instructor administration and support, and site arrangements. Please contact her with any questions about class issues. |
Osher Course Categories
Art & Art History- Culture
- Current Events
- Health & Well Being
- History
- Literature & Writing
- Music & Theater
- Psychology / Science
- Spirituality
- Travel
Please Note:You can register online for an Osher Membershio, but Online registration is not available for Osher classes. To register for classes, please call 277-0077 and press 1 to register.
Registration Information
| By Phone: | (505) 277-0077 |
| By Fax: | (505) 277-1990 Use Registration Form |
| By Mail: | Make check or money order payable to: UNM Continuing Education or use the registration form if you would like to use your credit card. Mail to: UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. |
| In Person: | M-F, 7:30am - 5:30pm, 1634 University Blvd. NE Map |
| Online Membership: | Register Here |
Discounted Osher Memberships
Are you 50 years of age or older?
Become a new member of our Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and receive these exclusive benefits through December 2009:
- 10% discount on Personal Enrichment Program classes
- Free Special Osher Lifelong Learning Member Event
Other benefits with membership:
- 10% discount to many events at Popejoy Hall (does not include Broadway Series)
- 10% discount to all events at Keller Hall
- Announcements for cultural events at Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, Institute for Medieval Studies and UNM Art Museum
Policies:
- You can purchase your membership online here
- To apply the 10% discount, contact our Registration Office at 277-0077 x1
- UNM employees can use tuition remission for course tuition fees
- 10% discount does not apply to Story of New Mexico lectures, trips and tours
- Discount is not transferable, cumulative or applicable to any in-class materials, books or special fees
Contact
For information about The Osher Institute, contact Program Supervisor Maya Sutton: email mmsutton@unm.edu or call (505) 277-6179.