The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Carnegie Mellon University is an independent non-profit organization on the CMU campus that offers its large membership intellectual and cultural experiences in a stimulating environment for older adults (average age of the membership is 73). The Institute provides non-credit, non-degree-granting classes and programs as well as special cultural and social events geared towards retirees. Osher at CMU encourages active participation by its members in a voluntary capacity.