Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Founded in 1986 as the Evergreen Society with a mission to enhance the leisure time of semi-retired and retired individuals, Osher at JHU continues to thrive and to serve a population that is eager to stay engaged in the pursuit of knowledge.
Preview of Fall 2020 Baltimore/Columbia
Preview of Fall 2020 Montgomery County Campus
These videos were filmed in April 2020 before in-person classes for fall 2020 were cancelled. Note: All Fall 2020 Osher classes will be online.
Join Osher Community of Learners
Osher at JHU is a membership community providing a vibrant educational and social environment for mature adults. The Institute offers a rich array of stimulating courses, lectures, and activities, along with opportunities for social interaction during fall and spring semesters.
The Osher courses and lectures are offered during the day. Our programs are non-credit, delivered in a wide array of formats and locations. There are no entrance requirements, no tests, and no grades, just learning for the sake of learning.
Thanks to the generosity of The Bernard Osher Foundation, the network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes across the United States is meeting the needs of older learners who want to learn simply for the joy of learning and personal fulfillment.
Summer 2020 Online Program
Try Osher at JHU online this summer. We will be offering classes online via Zoom as all in-person classes have been canceled due to COVID-19.
Membership
Annual membership allows you to take unlimited classes each semester for the Baltimore/Columbia location, or 4 classes at the Montgomery County location. Our associate memberships allow you to take designated classes during one semester at Asbury Village, Ingleside, or on the Montgomery County Campus.
Locations
Classes are available in multiple locations in Maryland with courses offered throughout the week.
Registration
Advance registration is required. Space permitting, registrations are accepted until the start of class. However, members are encouraged to register early to ensure receiving course confirmation materials and to avoid cancellations.
Make a Donation
The Osher at JHU Support and Enhance Campaign for the fiscal year 2021.
Endowment income from the Osher Foundation and annual membership fees cover – but not all – program costs for Osher at JHU. Income from legacy gifts and member donations close the gap between program income and costs.
Contact Information
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Columbia, MD 21046
410-516-9719
Rockville, MD 20850
301-294-7048