Membership Benefits
University of Richmond Network ID and SpiderMail
Osher Institute members are eligible to set up a
University network ID and password that will allow
them to receive University "Spiderbytes" of upcoming
events posted at "SpiderMail." Instructions for
setting up your network ID and password, and your "SpiderMail" account are included in the Osher
member information packet provided when you
join the Osher Institute. A network ID and password
are also necessary for participation in some
Osher classes in which students use on-campus
computers, and for on-campus access to
Boatwright Library online databases. For instructions
on activating your University email account, visit the Information
Services Account
Activation website.
Speech Center
If you are considering a speaking assignment, the University Speech
Center would like to offer support. Individuals may schedule practice
time on a wide variety of visual aids, including Power Point, overhead
transparencies, and audio support. Peer tutoring sessions are available
with any of the student speech consultants at times designed to suit
clients' schedules. There is no charge and reservations are
required. To make a reservation or for more information on the Speech
Center, go to http://speech.richmond.edu
One Card: University of Richmond ID Card
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members are eligible for the University
of Richmond "One Card" which will be used to:
- Check books out at the Boatwright Library
- Receive discounts at the faculty/staff rate for University events
- Use the One Card as a debit "Spidercard" for on-campus purchases and vending machines after the
member deposits funds by calling 804-289-8769 or online at https://spidercard.richmond.edu
The Osher Institute office staff will contact newly enrolled Osher
Institute members when their enrollment forms and fees have been processed
for One Card eligibility. To receive your One Card (this includes
having your picture taken), stop by the One-Card Services office,
open between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, located
in room 330 of the Tyler Haynes Commons Building.
Boatwright Memorial Library
All Osher Institute members enjoy full student privileges at the
Boatwright
Library, which include:
- Borrowing books, audiobooks and music recordings
- Use of more than 120 online library databases that can be accessed
by computer from the UR campus with activation of a University network ID and password.
Friends of Boatwright Memorial Library
A wonderful benefit of Osher Institute Gold and
Gold Plus One members is the option to enroll in
the "Friends of Boatwright Memorial Library."
This is a benefit included as part of the Gold and Gold Plus One membership fees. Members who
wish to enroll may simply check this option on
their application form, or contact the Osher
Institute at (804) 287-6344. Friends are involved
in activities to support the Boatwright Memorial
Library and are invited to special Friends of the
Boatwright Library events throughout the year.
Modlin Center for the Arts
During their membership year, Osher Gold and Gold Plus One members
are eligible for one complimentary ticket to each of six Modlin
Center performances. All Osher Institute members may request the faculty/staff rate when purchasing tickets for Modlin
Center performances.
UR Alumni who are Gold or Gold Plus One
members are eligible for two extra complimentary Modlin Center tickets for use during their membership year. Complimentary tickets may not be used for the purchase of season tickets.
Technology Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC is available for use by Osher Institute members with a valid
One Card and an activated University network ID and password. TLC resources
include a Macintosh and PC production lab and training materials available
for checkout. Help is available from student lab assistants. Priority
for use of equipment and lab assistance is given to undergraduates
working on academic projects. The TLC is located on the 3rd floor
of the Boatwright Library. More information is available
online or by calling 804-289-8772.
Campus Orientation Tours
Come learn more about the beautiful University of
Richmond campus and the myriad of opportunities for
learning and fun. Did you know, for example, that we
have a mummy on campus? Have you enjoyed our
beautiful walking trails? Led by Osher Institute members,
campus tours are available by appointment
throughout the semester by calling the Osher Institute
office at 804-287-6344 or 804-287-6608.
Community Programs
Recreation and Wellness Facilities
The new Weinstein Center for
Recreation and Wellness is expected
to open in January 2007. At that
time, a limited number of discounted
memberships for people 50 and over
will be available for purchase. Please
visit the Recreation and Wellness
Web site or call 804-289-8361 for more information.
International Film Series
Come and enjoy the University of Richmond International Film Series.
These films, which are free and open to the public, are shown in the
original language with English subtitles. For more details, look on
the International Film Series website.
Jepson Forum
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute members will not want to
miss the exciting Jepson Forum offerings. Tickets are free and
may be reserved three weeks before the event by calling 804-289-8980.
To be added to the mailing list, call 804-287-6627 or e-mail jepson@richmond.edu.
Forum evenings often include a book signing, giving patrons an opportunity
to speak briefly to the speakers. The University Bookstore staffs
a book sale table in the lobby before and after the lecture and accepts
credit cards and checks.
University of Richmond Museums
Osher members can visit the three museums that
make up this department - The Joel and Lila
Harnett Museum of Art, The Joel and Lila Harnett
Print Study Center, and The Lora Robins Gallery of
Design from Nature. Exhibitions and collections
highlight artwork, cultural history, and natural history
spanning the globe and the centuries.
Admission as well as engaging programs such as
lectures, gallery talks, and workshops, is free and
open to the public. For more information call (804)
289-8276 or visit http://museums.richmond.edu.
University of Richmond Center for Civic
Engagement
At the Center for Civic Engagement, Osher members may join
undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and community members to address
civic and social issues through action, reflection, and research.
The center sponsors weekly brown bag lunch discussions. Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute members are welcome to attend these discussions.
The location and weekly topics will be shown on the Center for Civic
Engagement website: http://engage.richmond.edu.
WILL/WGSS Speaker Series
The Women Involved in Living and Learning (WILL) and
the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) programs
invite Osher members to their annual speaker
series about women, gender and diversity. The events
will be posted on the WILL website or you can call 804-289-8578. All programs are free of
charge.
One Book, One Campus: Dialogues in Social Justice
A lecture by Ellen Bravo, April 8, 2008, Alice Haynes Room, 7 p.m. Bravo is the author
of Taking on the Big Boys, or Why Feminism is Good for Families, Business, and the Nation,
the 2007/08 selection for “One Book/One Campus,” a UR initiative to encourage a
campus-wide study of a shared topic. For more information contact Camisha Jones,
UR Chaplaincy, cjones2@richmond.edu or 804-289-8630.
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