Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge, gain insights into current events, and access social and cultural activities in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning.
Founded in 1999 as the Auburn Society and taking its name from its original home in the historic Auburn House on the Towson University campus, the former Auburn Society became the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in 2006 when it was awarded a grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. The Osher Foundation supports a national network of lifelong learning institutes on university campuses from Maine to Hawaii.
In spring 2009, The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University was awarded $1 million endowment by the Bernard Osher Foundation after having received $100,000 grants from the Osher Foundation for each of the three preceding years.
Quick Contact: Tracy Jacobs, Director, tjacobs AT_TOWSON, 410-704-3437
Winter 2025 Osher Online
Through a special collaboration with the Osher National Resource Center at Northwestern University, we are offering 6-week online courses. These courses meet via Zoom and each is 90 minutes long. Space is limited, so register early. Each course is $80. Osher membership is required. Join or renew now for the 2024–2025 membership year (July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025).
The deadline to register is December 16. Learn more and register.
Membership fees are $60 per person. Members can participate in all Osher activities and use TU’s Cook Library, University Store and campus dining facilities.
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Discover Osher Online
Learn alongside Osher members from across the country and experience this new opportunity offered in partnership with the Osher National Resource Center.
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Uncovering the history of Maryland’s witches and ghosts
Over 150 haunted history enthusiasts gathered for Osher’s SPARK Haunted History: Maryland’s Witches and Ghosts to learn about the spookier side of Maryland.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
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401 Washington Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
Towson, MD 21204
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