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The Big and Small of It
Lately, on evening walks, I stare up at the sky to notice the moon and the stars. In a good week, I’ll see a bunch of unidentified flying objects—at least, I'm unable to identify them. I don’t take too much time trying to figure out what they are. Instead, I think of how big the sky is, and in contrast how small I am. I feel awed. I love that feeling, whether it is from driving through the mountains, looking out at the ocean to the horizon, or walking through a forest and gazing up to see the sun poking through the tall trees. I feel like a flea on a patch of skin. The world is big. My mind can’t begin to comprehend the infinitely vast outer space, the universe and its galaxies. We are small. We are mere specks, if even that, in comparison. If we are these motes in the galaxy, what are actual motes? They are even smaller still. Feeling a sense of awe from nature is something that happens in the present, not while ruminating on the past or worrying about the future. Everything comes into perspective. As a child or a teenager, being told “you are not the center of the universe” comes as a rude awakening, but as an adult, it is pure solace.
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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The spring semester will start on March 4.
- View the spring At-A-Glance Schedule (PDF)
- Full catalog will be available online Friday, February 2
- Spring Preview of Classes will be available to view online starting Tuesday, February 5 at 2 p.m.
- Spring registration will start Tuesday, February 6
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Osher at Towson University is excited to offer members more online course options through the Osher Online program. Osher Online offers high-quality shared, synchronous courses to members of participating Osher Institutes. 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. Space is limited so register early.
Winter 2024 Osher Online courses
- Chemistry in the Real World, starts February 20, 2024
- Fake News: Keys to Ethical and Impactful Journalism, starts February 24, 2024
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Free Winter Lecture Series—January and February
The Winter Lecture Series is open to Osher members as well as non-members.
- The Great Old Days: A Look at ‘The Godfather’ Saga (online)
- Ruth Handler: The Woman Behind Barbie (online)
- The Shame of Satire (online)
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The Osher Advisory Council would like to add a couple more members. The Advisory Council members serve as a sounding board for Osher staff. Meetings occur every other month with some additional meetings scheduled as necessary. For more information on how to nominate yourself or another Osher member, please find information at the link below.
OSHER ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM
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Baltimore Hebrew Institute at Towson University Presents
Modern Hebrew Ulpan
Tuesday Evenings, 7–8:15 p.m., February 6–April 9, 2024
Beth El Congregation, Pikesville MD
Registration Fee: $210 + additional materials fee
Questions? Contact Michele Mulligan, Coordinator, at 410-704-7118 or baltimorehebrewinstitute@towson.edu
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In partnership with the TU Alumni Association
The Charm of the Amalfi Coast
June 12–20, 2024
Imagine a land where rugged coastlines melt into butter-soft sands and sinuous cobblestones lead to dreamy vistas. Where the remnants of ancient civilizations hum with history and villages are graced with artistic inspiration. From your base in Vietri sul Mare, treat yourself to the indelible spirit of the Amalfi Coast. Amid soothing, lemon-scented breezes, you'll fall into a relaxed rhythm, filling your days with archeological treasures, authentic Italian cuisine and the region's unforgettable wonders. On the Amalfi Coast, the possibilities are endless!
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Support Osher at Towson University. Your tax-deductible contribution helps to provide a rich experience for our members and a vibrant, affordable program for years to come.
Donate online through the link below. If you prefer to donate by check, please make check payable to “Towson University Foundation, Inc.” and note Osher fund in the memo line. Mail to: Towson University Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 17165, Baltimore, MD 21297-0219.
If you would like to honor a friend or loved one with a donation in their memory, please consider supporting Osher at Towson University with a gift to the Osher Excellence Fund.
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