In this Issue:
Registration is Opening Soon | Happy Summer! | Montreal and Quebec Info Session | Travel with Osher and Road Scholar | Thank You, May Volunteers | Thank You, Gardening Group | Lost and Found | 2018 Spring Social | Free Opportunity on Campus | Osher Discount Opportunity:
The Lion King
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Registration is Opening Soon
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Registration dates for the fall semester:
- Tuesday, June 5, 8 a.m.— online and paper registration opens
- Wednesday, June 6, 8 a.m.— phone registration opens
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Get a head start on the registration process! Memberships for the 2018-2019 year are now available for purchase on the
Osher Registration Website or by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
If you plan to register online and haven't logged in to your account in a while, you may want to do so before registration begins to make sure your password is correct and that you won't have any problems on registration day. If you have questions or need assistance, please call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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There are three ways to register for the fall semester:
Online:
This is the preferred method of registration. Register online beginning Tuesday, June 5, 8 a.m. by visiting
osher.boisestate.edu and clicking on "Member Registration and Log On." If you are a new member, click on "Become a Member."
Paper: Paper registrations will be processed beginning Tuesday, June 5, at 8 a.m. in the order in which they are received. Paper registrations are processed at the same time other members are registering themselves online. Mail in or drop off your registration form as soon as you receive your catalog to: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID, 83706
Phone: You may phone in your registration beginning Wednesday, June 6, at 8 a.m. by calling Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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If you register online, make sure to have your credit card with you. Master Card, Discover, and Visa credit cards are accepted. The online payment portal is time-sensitive and will time out if it is inactive for too long. If you have any questions about your payment on registration day, please call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.
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Although classes have ended for the semester, the Osher office will remain open throughout the summer. Feel free to stop by during normal office hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or give us a call at (208) 426-6554 if you need anything. We would love to see you!
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Montreal and Quebec Info Session
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There are still spaces available on our trip with Road Scholar to Montreal and Quebec City!
If you are interested in this trip but want more information before registering, an information session and conference call with a representative from Road Scholar will be held on
Thursday, June 21, at 10:00 a.m. We will discuss the trip itinerary and answer any questions you may have.
Members who are already enrolled in this trip are welcome to attend.
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Travel with Osher and Road Scholar
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"Best of Yellowstone"
May 19-25, 2019
Registration opens August 1, 2018
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Yellowstone National Park's past and present volcanic and tectonic activity is the foundation of its unique ecosystem and the ecological connections that make it so alluring. Join a park naturalist for a field study showcasing this UNESCO Heritage Site where landforms, together with climate, elevation, and time, have resulted in a grand diversity of flora and fauna. Interpretive walks and field trips reveal wildlife, geology, forest, wildflowers, and thermal features, as well as the park's human history and current issues.
Program Price:
Double Occupancy: $1,849
Single Occupancy: $2,409
Activity Level:
"Keep the Pace." Expect daily, moderate walking up to three miles on established trails, paths, stairs, and boardwalks. Walking is integral to the program content.
Registration is available only through Road Scholar and opens August 1, 2018. To register, call Road Scholar toll free at (800) 322-5315. Reference program #23358 "Best of Yellowstone," and tell them that you are a member of the Osher Institute at Boise State University.
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Thank You, May Volunteers
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Thank you to the following members who volunteered during the month of May:
Chris Werner, Brent
and
Nancy Fricke, Virginia Rivers, Mary Thode, Deanna Combs, Sally Sherman, Sharon Bixby,
and
Zoe Strite
for serving as greeters.
Thank you, too, to
Bae Emilson, Carol Delaney, Candy Miller, Mark Eubank, Christine Mariman, Deanna Combs,
and
Betty Hayzlett
for assisting with wayfinding, greeting, and logistical elements at the Spring Social;
and to
Candy Miller, Carol Delaney, Caroline Morris, Jeannie Strozier-Wagner, and
Ron and
Karen Hodge for distributing catalogs across the Treasure Valley.
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Thank You, Gardening Group
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The Yanke Building courtyard got a facelift this month, thanks to the hard work of our Gardening Group. From purchasing plants to potting them and making sure the courtyard stays free of debris, this group keeps our courtyard beautiful and enjoyable for all. Special thanks to
Tama Everett, Sue Baker, Suzanne Radeke, Sue Olson, Sally Merz, and
Carol Delaney for taking on this month's projects.
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Have you misplaced an umbrella, pair of sunglasses, coffee mug, or jacket? If so, we may have it in our lost and found, located in the Osher Institute office. Stop by our office or give us a call to see if we have what you are missing.
Items not claimed by June 15 will be donated to Goodwill.
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Thank you to all who attended the annual Spring Social on May 15! During the program, we recognized the 2018 Osher Faculty Grant recipients and said "thank you" to our outgoing Advisory Board members,
Rick Ogle, Jo Anne Minnick, and
Mary Lou Kinney. We also introduced
Ben Simko as our new board chair and
Dennis Hall, Chuck Folkner, and
Virginia Rivers as our three new Board members. Following tradition, the new fall 2018 catalogs were distributed to those in attendance.
We hope you can join us for the Winter Celebration in December!
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Free Opportunity on Campus
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39th Idaho Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition
Join the Idaho Watercolor Society for the 39th annual juried exhibition opening reception and live critique on
Friday, June 8, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the Student Union Fine Arts Gallery, located on the second floor of the Boise State Student Union Building.
Founded in 1979, the Idaho Watercolor Society (IWS) is a non-profit organization that promotes the use of watercolor media and aims to educate the public regarding the significance of watercolor painting in today's settings. Through programs, workshops, exhibitions, and scholarships, IWS helps artists of all ages develop their talents and reach the highest standards of excellence. This exhibition showcases a glimpse at the breadth of styles the medium can achieve and highlights watercolor artists throughout Idaho.
This year's curator is Frank LaLumia, a signature member of the Plein Air Painters of America. He says, "Painting from life is the moment of truth." Of the 50 paintings in the show, LaLumia will choose 20 to travel and exhibit in four other regions in Idaho.
This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available for an hourly fee in metered spaces and in the Lincoln and Brady Garages.
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Osher Discount Opportunity:
The Lion King
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The Morrison Center is offering 10% off discount to Osher members for The World's #1 Musical,
The Lion King.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m.
The Lion King will be at the Morrison Center from October 17 to November 4. Tickets start at $30.00.
To take advantage of this discount, follow these directions:
- Click here to visit the Morrison Center Corporate Group event listing page.
- Select the event name, then click on "find tickets."
- A promotional code box will pop up. Enter the code "OSHER"
- Use the map to select your seats.
- Log in to your account, using your email address as your login.
- If this is your first time accessing "My Account," or if you have forgotten your password, click on the "Forgot Your Password?" link to have a new password emailed to you.
The Morrison Center Corporate Group website does not work on Internet Explorer browsers.
If you are having problems accessing the Morrison Center website, please contact Debbie Eidson at (208) 426-4103.
This discount offer is valid until Sunday, October 14, at 10:00 p.m.
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical,
The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals.
The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like
The Lion King.
ASL Interpretation will be provided on Thursday, October 25, for the 7:30 p.m. performance.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University
Phone: (208) 426-OLLI (6554)
Email: osher@boisestate.edu
Website: osher.boisestate.edu
Boise State's Osher Institute operates within the Division of Extended Studies. It is a membership-based lifelong learning program offering non-credit, college-level short courses, lectures, and unique learning opportunities for intellectually curious adults over age 50.
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Osher Institute Advisory Board
Chair: Ben Simko
| Ralph Bild | Russ Centanni | Carol Delaney | Gary Dunn | Bae Emilson
Chuck Folkner | Susan Gibson | Dennis Hall | Merilee Marsh | Mike Merz
Virginia Rivers | Gary Robb | Sheri Robison | Nancy Roehrkasse
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Osher Institute Staff
Director:
Rosemary Reinhardt |
Program Coordinator:
Jamie Lundergreen
Assistant Program Coordinator:
Holly Goldgrabe |
Student Assistant:
Alyssa Schnell
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