The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at San Diego State University offers intellectually stimulating, university-quality courses for students age 50 and better. There are no tests or grades, just the thrill of learning with like-minded peers. Free campus parking is included.
Osher Spring Kickoff Event — Friday, Feb. 1, 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Get a tantalizing preview of spring courses from our dynamic instructors, and meet staff and fellow learners at this fun, informal event. You can register for courses on the spot (and get help if you need it), and meet exhibitors from local community organizations.
The event concludes with an optional walking tour of our facilities and several points of interest on campus (wear comfortable shoes). Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to meeting you!
Facilitators: Osher Staff and Volunteers
Fee: Free
RSVP Deadline: Jan. 30 (membership not required)
You’ll receive an email with event details and instructions for convenient parking. The trolley and bus stops are also nearby.
Steps to Register
- Add your membership to the cart — new or renewing, based on your status.
- Add your course selections to the cart.
- Click on "Check out"
- If you have an account, log in.
- If you don’t have an account, select “click here” under Create a New account.
(Whether you’ve forgotten your RedID number or need to get one, click on "Get Your RedID") - Complete the checkout process and pay.
Membership is required to register for Osher offerings unless otherwise noted.
2018 Fall New Term Membership (not required for South Bay offerings)
2018 Fall Renewing Term Membership (not required for South Bay offerings)
Fall 2018 Osher Offerings | Spring 2019 Schedule At A Glance
| Course Title | Dates | Times |
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Lecture: The Rise and Fall of Political Islam after the Arab Spring |
9/10 |
9–10:50 am |
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9/10–10/15 |
3–4:50 pm |
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10/1–11/5 |
9–10:50 am |
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Special Event: Tour of SDSU’s New Engineering and Interdisciplinary Science Building |
9/17 |
1–2:50 pm |
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Lecture: A Primer for Retirement and Investment Basics Part 1 | What Happens After the Paycheck Stops? |
10/15 |
1–2:50 pm |
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Lecture: A Primer for Retirement and Investment Basics Part 2 | Time Matters: A Woman's Retirement Outlook |
10/22 |
1–2:50 pm |
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10/22–12/3 |
9–10:50 am |
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10/22–12/3 |
3–4:50 pm |
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Lecture: Dealing with Depression |
10/29 |
11–12:50 pm |
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Special Event: OLLI Café |
10/29 |
1–2:50 pm |
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11/13 (Tues.) |
11–12:50 pm |
| Tuesdays | ||
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Course: From Cave Paintings to Roman Temples: The Art and Architecture of the Ancient World |
9/11–10/16 |
1–2:50 pm |
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10/2 |
10–11:50 am |
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10/9–11/13 |
10–11:50 am |
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10/16 |
10–11:50 am |
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Course: The Arts of Asia: India |
10/23–11/27 |
1–2:50 pm |
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10/30 |
10–11:50 am |
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Special Event: Poets of the Piano |
11/6 |
2–4 pm |
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Special Event: 2018 Election Debrief with KPBS |
11/27 |
10 am–12 pm |
| Wednesdays | ||
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Workshop: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction |
9/12–10/31 |
9–11:30 am |
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Special Event: SDSU Love Library Discovery Session and Tour |
9/12 |
10–11:30 am |
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9/12–26 |
2–4:50 pm |
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Lecture: Yellowstone: From Native Hunting Grounds to Army Post to National Park: The History of This American Icon |
10/3 |
11–12:50 pm |
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10/10–11/14 |
9–10:50 am |
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Instructor: Emily Jullié |
10/10 & 10/17 |
1–2:50 pm |
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10/24–11/7 |
1–2:50 pm |
| Thursdays | ||
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10/4 & 10/11 |
1–2:50 |
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Lecture: Ellen Browning Scripps (1836–1932): Newspaperwoman, Philanthropist, and Social Reformer |
10/25 |
11 am–12:50 pm |
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10/25–12/6 |
1–2:50 pm |
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Lecture: La Movida Madrileña: The Madrid Scene |
11/1 |
11 am–12:50 pm |
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11/29 |
11 am–12:30 pm |
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12/13 |
1–2:50 pm |
| Fridays | ||
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Special Event: Welcome Orientation and Tour |
9/7 |
9:30 am–12:30 pm |
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Course: Reason and Revolution: 18th and Early 19th Century Art in Europe |
9/14–10/19 |
9–10:50 am |
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Course: The Politics of Food: 50 Years of U.S. Food Policy on Your Plate |
9/28–10/19 |
9–10:50 am |
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9/28–11/2 |
1–2:50 pm |
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10/19 |
11 am–12:50 pm |
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Course: Late 19th Century Art: The Birth of Modernism |
10/26–12/7 |
9–10:50 am |
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10/19–11/30 |
1–2:50 pm |
| Saturdays | ||
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9/29 |
9 am–12 pm |
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Lecture: Dealing with Incapacity: Planning Ahead for the Right Legal and Financial Tools |
10/6 |
10–11:50 am |
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Lecture: Long-Term Care Planning: Techniques to Get the Care Needed and Help Paying for It |
10/13 |
10–11:50 am |
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10/20 |
9 am–4 pm |
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10/27 |
9 am–12 pm |
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11/3 |
9–10:50 am |
| Sundays | ||
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Special Event: Exploring the Night Sky: Naked Eye and Deep Space Observing |
11/4 |
5:30–7:30 pm |
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Special Event: SDSU Arts Alive Theater Event: Leonard Bernstein’s Mass |
12/9 |
2–4 pm |
Course: The Wisdom of Daoism (Section 1)