Osher News

Check out the latest program updates and news from Osher at UC San Diego Extension.

• DESTINATION UC SAN DIEGO

  

  Pradeep K. Khosla
  Chancellor
  
  You may have noticed that this campus is undergoing a remarkable physical, intellectual and cultural transformation. Why are we doing this? One word. Destination. We are creating a preferred destination for students, patients...
  

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• A LOOK AHEAD from the Chair of the Curriculum Committee

  

  It has been a pleasure to welcome so many new members to Osher this fall quarter. We hope our program has met your expectations and we look forward to your many contributions in the classroom, speaker recommendations, or as committee volunteers. Our winter quarter begins on January 6, 2020, and...
  

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• PRESIDENT’S COLUMN - Winter 2020

  

  As I watch the beautiful leaves fall from the trees, I realize winter is coming and a new group of “snowbirds” will be arriving. Welcome to another wonderful quarter at Osher. You have chosen the perfect place to enjoy all that the San Diego area has to offer. Our Open House on...
  

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• Osher Partners With Atria Senior Living La Jolla

  

  by Steve Clarey
  
  We are pleased to announce that Osher has entered into a community partnership with the Atria Senior Living La Jolla, a modern senior living community in San Diego. Under terms of the
  agreement, Atria La Jolla pays an annual partnership fee...
  

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• The Succulent and Cactus Garden at Extension

  

  by Michael Ryan
  
  The beauty of a garden with a variety of succulents and cacti is a delight to view each day while
  attending classes at Osher. Steve Clarey and others suggested an article about the garden and how it came into existence. Fortunately, Michael...
  

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• A Look Ahead at the Summer Quarter

  

  A LOOK AHEAD
  by Steve Clarey, Chair of the Curriculum Committee
  
  Welcome to Osher’s Summer Quarter. In deference to summer vacations and faculty travel, this quarter is shorter and, with only a couple of exceptions, classes will be held Monday through Thursday, from...
  

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• The Osher Experience with Anthropogeny

  

  CARTA: THE QUEST FOR HUMAN ORIGINS
  by James H. McCall
  
  Thanks to one of our most compelling lecture series, Osher members recently enjoyed learning about anthropogeny: the investigation of the origin of man (humans.) Our program was presented by
  members of CARTA: The...
  

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• Osher Members at the San Diego Zoo

  

  by Carol Roberts
  
  Fifty excited Osher members met at the San Diego Zoo on November 10. We gathered under this fantastic sculpture at the entrance. Our very knowledgeable guides, Ana and Adriana, met us and directed us to our double decker bus. We spent a wonderful...
  

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• Winter Events and Field Trips

  

  Events
  
  Wednesday, January 23: Osher Happy Hour at the UC San Diego Faculty Club. Join us to welcome
  new members and socialize with other Osher colleagues at our quarterly Osher Happy Hour.
  Cash Bar.
  
  Friday, January 25: Council Meeting...
  

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• Winter Curriculum Highlights

  

  We are proud to offer another rich and varied program this winter. Master Class I on Wednesday mornings welcomes the return of Professor Robert Cancel, lecturing on “Popular Music of the 1960s in a Cultural Context. “ Master Class II, “Ethics in Science and Technology&rdquo...
  

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