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Ready on Day One
I love back to school season. The stores are filled with school supplies. Friends and family are posting “first day of school” pictures on their social media sites. Little kids walk to the bus stop under the crushing weight of backpacks that are twice their size. College campuses come to life each fall after the summer lull with new first year students moving in and learning the ropes from upperclassmen. There’s excitement in the air mixed with anticipation and a subtle note of wistfulness that the summer is over. Mostly, though, there is excitement. For those going back to school this fall—and that includes Osher students—there is a chance to meet people, learn new things, and take notes with your favorite pen. What could be better?
Stay safe and healthy,
Tracy Jacobs
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Classes start September 9. Here’s what you need to know:
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Classroom Assignments
- Monday and Friday classes will be meeting online via Zoom. If you are registered for any online classes, you will receive separate emails containing the Zoom course links.
- Tuesday and Thursday classes will meet at Goucher College: Directions (PDF)
- Wednesday classes will meet at Edenwald
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Registration deadline: September 12
In addition to the fall 2024 Osher at Towson University courses, Osher members can enroll in one or more of the 6-week courses offered in partnership with the National Resource Center for Osher Institutes. Study with subject matter experts and learn with Osher members from across the country!
- First Ladies: More than the Women Behind the Men
- Medieval Science: Exploring Insights and Discoveries
- Peace Leadership: Exploring Peacebuilding from the Ground Up
- Architecture, Engineering, Design, and Technology: Case Studies from the Past, Present, and Future
- Who is Frederick Law Olmsted? An Examination of This Visionary’s Life, Work, and Living Legacy
- The Power of Introverts
- Gender and the Law
- Psychology Fundamentals
- Art Movements from the Roaring ‘20s to the Swinging ‘60s
- The Capable Consumer: Finding Your Purchasing Superpower
- The Great Con: The Talented Mr. Ripley in Literature & Film
- Language Myths Debunked
- Exploring Crosswords
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Tuesday, September 17, 5–7:30 p.m., CLA Room 4310
Hear from Dr. Matthew Taylor, Institute of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies and Dr. Ionna Tourkochoriti, University of Baltimore School of Law.
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Friday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
(Rain Date: Friday, September 27)
$10.00 Advanced Registration Required
Jonestown is Baltimore’s oldest neighborhood – and perhaps the least known. Its origins go back to an early settlement in 1661 and its founding in 1772 led to its eventual merger with Baltimore. Located in East Baltimore, it was a mix of residential, community, and industrial neighborhoods. This particularly Jewish area was the second largest point of entry for immigrants after Ellis Island. In this tour, we will learn about the landscape, stories, and people of Jonestown through four centuries of American history.
Tour Guide: Bev Rosen, MSW, MBA, and a M.S. in History is a historian whose lectures, training, workshops, national presentations, and tours have delighted 100’s of students, visitors and members of Academic settings, Senior Learning Institutes, the Jewish Museum, the Maryland Center for History and Culture, Baltimore Heritage, and many other organizations. One of her specific areas of interest is the history of Jonestown and she conducts courses and walking tours on this topic.
The tour starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. in front of the Carroll Mansion, 800 E. Lombard Street, Baltimore, 21202. Please arrive early to find parking nearby. Suggested parking option: From I-83, make a left on Baltimore Street and an immediate right on Front Street. There are paid parking spaces all the way down to Lombard Street.
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A new school year doesn’t just mean hitting the books. It’s also time to enjoy extracurricular activities. Osher volunteers lead book clubs and writing groups that meet outside of classes. They are a great way to meet other Osher members and explore your interests. We want to hear what types of special interest groups you’d like to see at Osher.
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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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