Additional information about senior education here.
Join us for the first-ever Osher@Mizzou Trivia Night, coming up on Thursday, May 23. Osher instructor, advertising guru and film expert John Blakemore will be our special guest host for an evening of brain-teasing questions, prizes, refreshments and more.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Trivia starts at 6 p.m. Form a team of up to 8 people ($100 per team), dress up in costumes and compete for fabulous prizes. For more details, call 573-882-8189.
Registration will open on Monday, April 22, 2019
Deadline for registration is May 20, 2019.
FAQs
When can I register my team for Trivia Night?
Registration will open Monday, April 22, 2019 – the deadline for registration is May 20, 2019
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Since there will be alcohol at the event, this is an 18-and-over occasion.
What can I bring into the event?
Osher will provide table snacks, beer, soft drinks, and water – casual dinner fare will be available for purchase. Please feel free to bring any other food and drink you would like.
Besides trivia rounds, what other activities can we expect?
There will be a competition for Best Decorated Table and Costumes, so bring your table bling – and dress up too! We’ll also have a “High/Low” competition, for a break between trivia rounds.
Where do I park for the event?
After you complete your team registration, you will receive a link to register your car to park in MU’s University Avenue Parking Structure, near the corner of University and Matthews on the MU campus. You must fill in the state, license plate, make, style and color of your car to gain access to complimentary parking.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Call the Osher staff at 573-882-8189 or email us at osher@mizzou.edu.
Do I have to bring my printed confirmation email to the event?
Nope! Just check in at the door. We’ll have your team’s name on a list.
Why be a part of Osher
The goal of Osher is to create a community for participants who are 50+, for many benefits:
Intellectual health impacts physical health
You can have thoughtful interactions about topics of interest to you
Taking classes helps nurture your natural intellectual curiosity
We create new opportunities for socializing, networking and meeting interesting people
Learning is fun
Curiosity never retires. If you have an active mind, love learning and are over 50 years old, join us.
Stay young. Be active. Learn at Osher@Mizzou.
Make charitable contributions from your IRA
For those aged 70-1/2 or older, it is possible to make tax-favored charitable gifts from traditional and Roth IRA accounts. A total of up to $100,000 can be transferred directly from traditional or Roth IRAs to one or more qualified charities, such as the University of Missouri, free from federal income tax each year.
There may also be state income tax savings. Amounts given in this way count toward required IRA minimum withdrawal amounts for the year of the gift.
If you are ready to make a charitable IRA rollover to Osher@Mizzou:
Contact your IRA provider as soon as possible to initiate the rollover.
Contact the MU Office of Gift Planning and Endowments to alert the university to receive the rollover.
Call 1-800-970-9977 or email giftplanning@missouri.edu.
Important dates
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Osher Spring Semester registration Begins
Monday, Mar. 11, 2019
Spring Semester Begins (4-week session)
Monday, Mar. 25 – Friday, Mar. 29, 2019
Spring Break
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Annual Membership Meeting and Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Luncheon
Monday, June 3, 2019
Summer Semester Begins (4-week session)
Osher updates
Each week we email all members and these emails often include information not printed in the course catalog. Details about upcoming Brown Bag Seminar sessions and reviews of the movies to be shown at the Friday Afternoon Film Festival are routinely shared in these emails. In addition, new and exciting events might come up later and will be scheduled as a talk, a formal presentation or seminar. We rely on email to get you this timely information.
You can stay well-informed if you have taken the time to join our mailing list. Do it today! Be sure to check your email for information about spontaneous events that might prove exciting.
Learn more about Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Osher is a national volunteer-based education program designed for people aged fifty years and older who are eager to learn and socialize in a classroom environment. Watch these videos
Learners’ comments
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“The classes put me in small group learning situations with experts in the field and in instances such as this course targeted to my place in the life cycle.”
“Reconnect with other retirees ‚Äî excellent topics!”
“All of us need to continue to learn. It keeps us involved in our community and exercising our brains.”
“Your program is excellent ‚Äî a real service to the community. Cheers to the staff!”
“The classes have opened doors to information and ideas that continue to enrich my life. I am so grateful for those instructors who share their deep understanding and knowledge and give us seniors new things to think about.”
“It keeps my mind active and in great shape ‚Äî it is exercise for the mind.”
“I love the variety of new subjects that one can study and enjoy.”
“A widening of knowledge on all of these subjects enhances the value of everyday living.”
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MU library card
As a registered student in our program, you can request a library card for MU Libraries. To request a library card, apply through our office.
Conduct of staff, advisory council, instructors, members and volunteers
A. Conduct of persons affiliated with Osher@Mizzou is governed by the University of Missouri Standards of Conduct. Specifically, they are spelled out in section 200.010: Standard of Conduct in the Collected Rules and Regulations.
B. Becoming a paid staff person or participating as a member or volunteer with Osher@Mizzou implies acceptance of and compliance with the university’s rules and policies. These rules and policies have been drafted to balance freedom and responsibility and to provide standards for the orderly operation of this educational community. The following principles are expected from all persons associated with Osher@Mizzou:
Mutual respect
Personal and intellectual integrity
Civil discourse
Responsible decision making
C. Common-sense rules of civil discourse should be observed. These include tolerance and respect for diverse opinions. Instructors should not engage in, nor allow members to engage in, dismissive, hostile or derogatory comments about other viewpoints and speakers.
Photo and participation disclaimers
Osher@Mizzou does not collect individual waivers for use of photographs or for liability.
Osher@Mizzou reserves the right to take photographs or videos during the operation of any program and to use them, whether taken by a representative of Osher@Mizzou or by other participants, for promotional purposes. By enrolling in an Osher@Mizzou program, participants agree to allow their images to be used in such photography. Participants who prefer their images not be used are asked to contact the Osher@Mizzou office at 573-882-8189.
Individuals acknowledge and assume any and all risk associated with participation in Osher@Mizzou activities. The University of Missouri makes no representation regarding the appropriateness of any activity for an individual. Osher@Mizzou disclaims any and all liability for each individual’s participation in said activities.
If you register for a course or event that involves physical activity, you are responsible for wearing the proper attire and using the proper equipment (if applicable). It is highly recommended you consult your physician before participating in any physical activity. OLLI disclaims any and all liability for each individual’s participation in any course that involves physical activity.
Volunteer instructors are responsible for developing their own course content. The information, views and opinions provided by Osher@Mizzou instructors are those of the instructor and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the University of Missouri or the Osher@Mizzou program.