Fall 2023 Updates and Registration

Fall 2023 Semester Updates

Visit the Browse Curriculum web page to view the Osher Institute’s Fall 2023 semester programs.

Many Fall 2023 programs will be offered as a hybrid of both in person and livestream via Zoom and recorded. Some programs will be in person only, livestream only, or livestream/recorded only.
Members will receive an email reminder one week and one hour before a presentation begins. These emails contain the Zoom Webinar link and Webinar ID. Multi-session short courses will have a new link sent for each class session.
Members registered for each presentation will receive a link to the recorded program a few days after the final session. Members may view the recordings at their leisure, as often as they like, through June 30, 2024.
Livestream registration will close seven days prior to the presentation’s start date.
Links to recorded Osher Institute programs are only for current Osher members.

The Osher Institute membership fee is $70.

Your membership includes:

Membership for one year (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024).
Access to register for seated and livestream/recorded programs — many at no additional cost.
Link to recorded presentations for which you are registered — view these at your leisure through June 30, 2024.
Subscription to the monthly e-newsletter, Osher News.
Access to archived recordings of Osher programs.
Access to Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at no additional charge.
Guest passes good for one livestreamed or recorded lecture.

As a member, you will also be invited to all Osher Institute events and the monthly Casual Coffee Social Hours. You can renew your membership now on the Log In/Register Online page.

If you missed out on a great program that was offered in an earlier semester, you now have an opportunity to enjoy these programs at your leisure. Simply select the recorded presentation that you wish to view and a link will be provided in your confirmation email. Recorded programs may be viewed anytime and as often as you wish through June 30, 2024.

Here are a few of the archived Osher programs available:

The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve
The Conservation of Nature in South America: A Long History
The Politics of War
Toshio Mori: The First Japanese American Fiction Writer
Canada Today: Politics, Culture and Comparisons to the U.S.
The Hawks, Falcons and Eagles of Idaho
The Soviet Union: An Insider’s View
Fighting the Odds: Senator Frank Church
The Fight for the Right to Read
Cybersecurity Preparedness
Holocaust Destination: Ecuador

To register for an archived program, contact Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.

Osher Institute Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are a wonderful way to take a deeper dive into topics and connect with other Osher members in setting outside of the classroom.

Here are the SIGs for Fall 2023:

NEW! Craft Beer Buds
Hiking in the Foothills
Journeying Together
Make Your Family Tree Better
(Mostly) Foreign Films at The Flicks
Personal Writing
Reading Writers Paired
Taste Buds
Walking the Greenbelt

You can register for SIGs on the Log In/Register Online page.

Fall 2023 Semester Policies and Registration

Guest Policy

We are providing current Osher members one guest pass valid for a livestream or recorded session. Simply contact the Osher office at (208) 426-6554 or osher@boisestate.edu and provide your guest’s name and email address, as well as the name of the program they will attend.

Emergency Cancellation Policy

If the Osher Institute must cancel a presentation, members will be notified by email no later than 90 minutes before class time.
Please note: If Boise State University closes, the Osher Institute also will close.

Register Online in 6 Easy Steps

Online registration opens on Thursday, July 6. This is the preferred method of registration. To register, visit the Log In/Register Online page.

Step 1: Create an Account

If you are brand new to the Osher Institute, you will need to create an account before purchasing a membership and registering for programs. Visit the Log In/Register Online page and click on “Create Account.” Follow the instructions on that page to establish your account.

Step 2: Become a Member

After you create your account, you will be directed back to the Osher registration page. Now that you are logged in to your account, you can purchase a membership.

Step 3: Select Programs

All lectures and courses that have yet to begin are located underneath the membership selection. Check the boxes of the programs for which you are interested in registering.

Step 4: Sign Consent Form

You must sign the waiver of liability and photo release before you are able to proceed to the checkout. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Osher office at (208) 426-6554.

Step 5: Proceed to Checkout

Click “Proceed to Checkout” to review your order and access the payment portal. DO NOT click “Cancel and Log Off.” All your selections will be erased if you do so.

Step 6: Review Order and Check Out

On this page, you can review the programs for which you have been enrolled and/or waitlisted. Continue to the bottom of the page to enter your personal information, and then click on “Submit Order.” You will be directed to the payment portal where you can enter your credit card information. Click “Continue” at the bottom of the page for your payment information to be submitted.

Paper Registration

Mail paper registration forms to the Osher Institute at 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83706. Envelopes containing paper registration forms will remain sealed and securely stored until processed in the order in which they are received.

Phone Registration

Phone registration opens on Thursday, July 6. To phone in your registration, please call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.

Registration Receipts

After you register, you will receive an email receipt listing the programs for which you have been successfully enrolled. Please keep this email! If you would like a new copy of your registration confirmation, please contact Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.

Welcome Back!

If you need anything, please reach out—we’re always happy to help! Learn how to stay in touch on the Contact Us page.

We encourage you to stay connected to the Osher Institute throughout the semester by reading the monthly e-newsletter, Osher News, following us on Facebook, attending a monthly Casual Coffee Social Hour, and visiting our Osher on Demand blog.