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Our fall semester is underway and I want to say “welcome” to our new members and “welcome back” to those of you have already been taking classes with us! The first week of classes is always very hectic so I want to express my appreciation for your patience as we got the first week under our belts. If this semester is anything like the others, it will fly by. So, please enjoy the classes and the camaraderie. While I always hate to see summer go, I love that fall is a time for new beginnings. We have some great things happening in and out of the classrooms here at Osher—from great Osher member artwork on the walls to terrific new courses to book clubs and day trips. Thanks to all our members for being part of TU's Osher program!

With gratitude,

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Tracy Jacobs

General Updates

We're Going Green

Beginning this semester, we will be working to be more environmentally aware and will take steps to promote sustainability. As part of Towson University, Osher shares the priority of improving environmental health and well-being. The Osher Green Team has been instrumental in assisting Osher staff with the goal of building sustainability through an initiative to improve Osher recycling efforts. The Green Team is comprised of Osher members who have been meeting together to discuss topics related to environmental issues. The Green Team and Osher staff members have worked together along with Towson University’s Office of Sustainability as we embark on this effort. This semester you will see:

• New trash receptacles in the hospitality area: one for recycling, one for landfill trash, and one for compost. Each receptacle will have signage that displays what items to put in the receptacle.

• New receptacles for landfill and recycling in the classroom spaces.

• Green Team members and Social/Hospitality Committee members who will be on hand the first week of classes to help if there are any questions relating to the receptacles.

Please take time to place any trash in the proper place. This is a first step in Osher’s initiative to take action and improve sustainability. Learn more about Towson University’s campus-wide efforts.

Room Updates

If you don’t recognize room 113B from last semester, that’s because it’s been totally transformed into a classroom space complete with comfortable seating and an 86” LCD screen. The information table can now be found in the back of room 101. Room 105—across the hall from room 101—is now available for Osher students to eat lunch and will also be used for discussion groups and book club meetings. Between classes, you are also welcome to take lunch in room 113B or in room 101. As always, be considerate and clean up after lunch. Enjoy the new spaces!

Use Your OneCard Benefits

The OneCard is your all-access pass to Towson University! With it, you can

• receive available student discounts at area cultural attractions

• use the Cook Library

• use Towson University Shuttle Services and click HERE for real-time shuttle service updates

• get the “business card” discount at the University Store (10% off clothing, giftware, books, convenience items, and supplies) in the University Union

• get reduced-price tickets to certain TU events

Member Highlight

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Osher Members Participate in TU Project Serve

Before Towson University classes started this fall, 100 freshmen and transfer students participated in Project Serve, a 3-day community service experience that offers a variety of volunteer projects to benefit Baltimore City and County. The undergrads were joined by two Osher students, Annie Jamison and Betsy Lafferty, who participated in one of the projects that combined their love of animals with their environmental interests. Their group worked together to create cat beds for the Baltimore Humane Society. These cat beds were made with plush fabrics and filled with recycled Towson University t-shirts that displayed the old TU logo. Annie reports that “the students really got into it. It was totally a successful event!”

Arts & Travel Opportunities

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39 arts and culture events to attend this fall

Throughout the fall term, student, faculty and guest artists will showcase their groundbreaking work, creating connections through art, music, dance, culture and film. Here are 39 of TU’s fall creative events that you won’t want to miss. LEARN MORE

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France River Boat Trip, June 2020

Join fellow Osher members and others on an journey down the Seine River from Paris to Normandy in June 2020. For itinerary and more information, CLICK HERE.

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