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Tension
This newsletter is being written on a Tuesday and comes out on a Thursday. In between, as you can guess, is Wednesday. But this Wednesday isn’t just any Wednesday. It’s Inauguration Day. Inauguration Days are always noteworthy to be sure, but the suspense around this one is off the charts. Just a couple of Wednesdays ago, the tension surrounding the last four years and the last year in particular, came to a crescendo that seemed at once to be both unfathomable and completely expected. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I’m not anxious about this Wednesday—tomorrow—or yesterday, by the time you are reading this. I think we are all feeling this way. If it’s not about the Inauguration, it’s about something else. Sitting on the edge of our seats, peeking between our fingers, and hoping that whenever our mothers told us, “This too shall pass,” they were right.
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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Zoom lectures and workshops, January and February 2021
Free to Osher members. Pre-registration required.
Join us in January and February for a series of Zoom lectures and workshops.
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Please keep an eye on your email for announcements and important info.
- February 1: Online catalog and virtual preview available to view on Osher website
- February 2: Registration opens
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Friday, January 22 at 10 a.m. via Zoom
Online registration is a quick and convenient way to submit your registration selections and payment. Osher staff members are offering this online information session to help members navigate the online registration system. Attend if you are a first-time user of the online registration system or for a refresher.
It's especially important to register online for spring semester classes due to ongoing postal service delays.
session will be recorded and posted for reference. We look forward to “seeing” you!
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A history of unusual presidential inaugurations
The recent assault on the Capitol building and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have upended all aspects of the 59th presidential inauguration. When Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office many of the traditional activities, such as the parade and inaugural balls, were done virtually or skipped altogether. However, the 2021 presidential inauguration wasn't the first atypical ceremony in the nation's history.
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TU Childcare Center contributes to Inauguration Day art project
During Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, artwork created by Towson University Child Care Center students and families, was part of a collaborative project on display near the U.S. Capitol. Students created tiles as part of 2,500-square-foot kolam, a traditional Indian art form.
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COVID-19 and your taxes: tips for filing your tax return
January 26, 12–1 p.m., online via Webex
We can all agree 2020 was trying, but completing your taxes doesn’t need to be. Join us for a webinar with Jeff Lawson '98 to learn tips and considerations for filing your returns.
Jeff will touch on topics like:
- Completing your 2020 taxes
- How to maximize your return
- Basic tax considerations
- Changes to tax law
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