Happy New Year/New Decade! We are looking ahead to a great year and beyond. If you are like me, you make some resolutions at this time of year. At Osher, we can help you satisfy some of those resolutions: to continue learning and engaging, to enjoy your friendships, and to make new connections—even if you have a cookie or two along the way. Thank you again for being part of Osher at Towson University. We look forward to seeing you in 2020!

With gratitude,

Tracy Jacobs

Winter 2020 program

Shake off the winter blues and come learn with us! Join fellow Osher members for our Winter 2020 Series. This year's series includes five lectures beginning January 7 and ending February 10. These lectures are free and open to Osher members only. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by contacting Shelby Jones at sjones@towson.edu VIEW WINTER PROGRAM (PDF)

Inclement weather policy

To best ensure our members’ safety, Osher follows TU’s emergency closing information for inclement weather delays and closures. Regardless of Osher’s status, please use your best judgment when traveling during inclement weather. READ WEATHER POLICY (PDF)

Spring preview of classes

Join us January 16 at the Central Presbyterian Church (adjacent to 7400 York Road building) to hear what's in store for the spring 2019 semester as instructors offer brief presentations on upcoming courses. Check-in begins at 12:15 p.m. with the program kicking off at 1:00 p.m. Remember to bring your catalog—and a guest. VIEW EVENTS CALENDAR

Spring 2020 courses

Spring semester will be here before we know it! Spring semester Session I runs March 2–26 and Session II runs April 6–30. Catalogs were mailed out prior to the holidays. The catalog is also available to view online. VIEW CATALOG

Spring registration

Online registration for the spring 2020 semester will become available beginning on Friday, January 17 starting at 12:01 a.m. Instructions for registration will be sent separately and are included in the spring 2020 course catalog (PDF). Learn more about the online registration process or watch this brief instructional video.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University appreciates Eric and Jackie Gratz’s generous philanthropic leadership to establish its first planned gift, an endowment to support Osher at Towson University instructor honoraria. In recognition of their more than twenty-year commitment to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University and dedication to the pursuit of lifelong learning, The Jacqueline L. and Eric K. Gratz Endowment will ensure that Osher at TU continues its programmatic excellence for future adult learners.

Jackie and Eric Gratz are Charter members of the lifelong learning program at Towson University. Before becoming an Osher Institute, TU's program was known as the Auburn Society. Under Jackie’s leadership, initially as a volunteer chairperson of the curriculum committee and eventually as Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, she implemented a bold and exciting curriculum. Eric participated regularly in the program as a volunteer instructor, teaching popular courses on films. He also served as chair of the Classroom Facilitation Committee and was a member of the Coordinating Council. Both Jackie and Eric enjoy taking a number of courses at Osher as members.

Jackie and Eric Gratz are an inspiration to those dedicated to lifelong learning. To learn more about making a planned gift to Osher at Towson University, contact Kathleen Hider, Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts, Towson University Office of Development at (410) 704-6287 or khider@towson.edu.