Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at

CSUSMFor students age 50 and up!

Beginning in 2004 with a $100,000 grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation, CSUSM’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has expanded to more than 500 members!

Course offering grow and change to provide members with new experiences, intellectual stimulation and social awareness taught by CSUSM professors and field experts in a variety of location

Some classes that have been offered in the past…

Health Matters (Solana Beach)

Province and Duty: The Birth and Evolution of the Supreme Court (1789-1935) (Temecula)

From Cave Paintings to Roman Triumphal Arches: The Art of the Ancient World (San Marcos)

The Summer Wines (Carlsbad)

Droughts, Dams and Development: The History of Water Resources in California (Carlsbad)

…and we’re always looking for new courses to offer!

How exactly will membership be beneficial to me?

-Access to an array of stimulating and affordable courses-Complimentary, convenient parking at all classroom location-Complimentary intersession discussion groups-Special Osher member pricing on select non credit Extended Learning courses-Discounts on local attractions through CSUSM’s Associated Students, Inc.-CSUSM library privileges with purchase of a CSUSM student ID card ($5)

…and that’s not all!

Come to our annual Taste of Osher event!

At Taste of Osher, expect to:

-preview the exciting upcoming course schedule-meet new instructors-visit with our regulars all while getting 15-minute teaser classes-get a chance to win a free class (a $70 value!)

We’ll see you there!

What our members have to say…

“It is fantastic and I’m learning so much. It is very timely information and Farouk presents it in a very attention grabbing way having firsthand knowledge of Iraq.”

“I was introduced to books I would never have discovered on my own.”

“The instructor was the reason this class was so interesting – he was able to put any topics anyone thought up into the subject he was discussing – time flew at each session.”

“One of the best courses I have ever taken. Very good participation between instructor and student.”

How much will it cost?You have two options:1. General Membership – Pay $20 for membership and then pay as you go for classes and trips2. Annual Membership – Pay $395 in the fall to select an unlimited amount of courses throughout the year(not including the materials fee for certain classes)**fees are nonrefundable

Get in touch with us!Sherie CambraProgram Administratorscambra@csusm.edu(760) 750-8716

Joanne MendesProgram Coordinatorjmendez@csusm.edu(760) 750-8613

Ginger MinaStudent Assistantelosher@csusm.edu

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