Date | Information on Event |
| May 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy String Theory Group The monthly gathering of Senior Academy members, spouses, partners, and friends to participate and create useful and beautiful items that can warm bodies and hearts. |
| April 2021 | IUPUI Faculty & Staff: The Transition—Retirees’ Stories of Exploring and Taking Different Routes As part of IU Human Resources' 2021 Road to Retirement Series, Senior Academt hosted a panel with discussion and stories from IUPUI retirees about their journey from employee to retiree, and answered questions about this important transition. Presentation shared during this event is available via this link. |
| April 2021 | Tour of the Madam Walker Legacy Center Members were invited for in-person tour of the Madam Walker Legacy Center (MWLC). The tour was provided by tour guides Laura Lucas, associate university architect at IU Capital Planning and Facilities, and Kim Raby, sales and planning manager at IUPUI Event and Conference Services. |
| April 2021 | Living Stories: An Evening with Elaine Pagels Religious studies scholar and best-selling author Dr. Elaine Pagels has spent her career examining not only the origins of (Western) religious traditions and how they shape our understanding of ourselves, but also the necessity of re-interpreting these sacred stories so that they might continue to help us in challenging times. Dr. Pagels shared insights about her research. Presented by Spirit & Place; Community for Contemplation and Justice of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church; IUPUI Senior Academy; and Department of Religious Studies, School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. This event was made possible through the generous support of Lilly Endowment Inc. |
| April 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy Social Hour A monthly virtual gathering for Senior Academy members. |
| April 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy String Theory Group The monthly gathering of Senior Academy members, spouses, partners, and friends to participate and create useful and beautiful items that can warm bodies and hearts. |
| April 2021 | Pre-Event Community Conversation to April 16 Event on "Living Stories: An Evening with Elaine Pagels" Spirit & Place, St. Luke's UMC, and the IUPUI Senior Academy organized a pre-event community conversation on April 8 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. where participants gathered in small groups to explore what 'living stories' mean to us personally. This pre-event communication conversation was in advance of the April 16 event "Living Stories: An Evening with Elaine Pagels. |
| March 2021 | Digital Handmade: How Technology Is Impacting the Future of Art Shelley Spicuzza, coordinator of the Digital Fabrication/Imaging Lab at the Herron School of Art + Design, shared some of the exciting art being created at the intersection of art and technology. Shelley, an accomplished multi-media artist, directs the “Think-it, Make-it” lab at Herron, where students use computers and 3-D printers to create pieces of art. Two senior students, Katya Reinhard, specializing in ceramics, and Paul Williams, specializing in furniture design also displayed some of their work done in the lab. Presentation shared during this event is available via this link (requires IU CAS-login). |
| March 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy Social Hour A monthly virtual gathering for Senior Academy members. |
| March 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy String Theory Group The monthly IUPUI Senior Academy String Theory Group invites Senior academy members, spouses, partners, and friends to participate and create useful and beautiful items that can warm bodies and hearts. The purpose of the group is to perform a service and provide an opportunity to get together with others and chat while knitting, crocheting, or being otherwise creative. During the holiday season the creations of the group will be donated to IUPUI Paws' Closet whose students will direct them to where they are needed and enjoyed.A monthly virtual gathering for Senior Academy members. |
| February 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy Social Hour A monthly virtual gathering for Senior Academy members. |
| February 2021 | A three-part series: Where to Live in Retirement and What are my Options?
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| January 2021 | IUPUI Senior Academy Social Hour A monthly virtual gathering for Senior Academy members. |
| December, 2020 | IUPUI Senior Academy Virtual Hour Senior Academy members were invited to bring a drink and a snack to where they have their computer or tablet, say hello to others on screen, and share with them your 2020 observations, thoughts, and experiences, and your hopes for the upcoming year. |
| November, 2020 | Ask the Geriatrician – Evidence Based Information for Aging Gracefully A webinar featuring an informal conversation with Dr. Cathy C. Schubert, Mary Elizabeth Mitchell Professor of Geriatrics, in the School of Medicine. Dr. Schubert answered questions pertinent to seniors on a variety of topics. Conversation was moderated by Dr. Anne Belcher. |
| November, 2020 | IUPUI Last Lecture – pre-recorded lecture was released virtually on this webpage. Presentation by Florence Wagman Roisman, William F. Harvey Professor of Law and Chancellor's Professor, in the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. This event is sponsored by IUPUI Senior Academy, IUPUI Office of Academic Affairs, and IU Foundation. |
| October, 2020 | Lunch and Learn: Tornado God: American Religion and Violent Weather Dr. Peter Thuesen, professor of religious studies and director of Humanities Research in the Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture, School of Liberal Arts, discussed his recently published book, Tornado God, before the fires in the West of the United States and the hurricanes in the Atlantic and the Gulf called all of our attention to the occurrence and effects of violent weather. A video recording of this session is available via this link to the IU community. |
| October, 2020 | Coffee and Learn: Madam C.J Walker’s Gospel of Giving: Black Women’s Philanthropy during Jim Crow Dr. Tyrone Freeman, assistant professor of philanthropic studies and director of undergraduate programs in the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, discussed about his biographical account of Madame C.J. Walker's life. |
| October, 2020 | Tea and Learn: The 2020 Elections in Times of Chaos Featured a presentation by Dr. Aaron Dusso, associate professor and chair of the Department of Political Science, and Dr. Sheila S. Kennedy, professor of law and public policy and founding director of the IUPUI Center for Civic Literacy, on upcoming presidential elections. |
| October, 2020 | Lunch and Learn: Tips for Getting What You Want Out of Social Media and Streaming A presentation by Sara Lowe, associate dean for educational services, IUPUI University Library. |
| September, 2020 | Socially Distanced Senior Academy Picnic: "Reflections During Self-Isolation" Senior Academy friends and colleagues gathered for an old-fashioned picnic planned with the Coronavirus in mind at the Eagle Creek Park. |
| September, 2020 | The Economy and Personal Finances in Uncertain Times A Virtual presentation via Zoom featuring Brian Nick, chief investment strategist at TIAA, on his latest perspective,“Economic and Market Outlook: 2020 and Beyond.” Following the presentation, a panel of TIAA and Nuveen experts were available for a session of questions and answers: Chip Robbins, vice president, US Wealth and Advisory Services Mike Harris, CFP®, ChFC ®, director, Field Advisory Services Jim Alverson, JD, CFP®, director, Wealth Planning Strategies Joe Gianoli, CFP®, Wealth Management advisor A recording of the presentation is available to Senior Academy members. You will be required to log in via CAS in order to view the presentation. |
Archive – Past Events
Date | Information on Event |
| June, 2020 | Annual Meeting hosted virtually via Zoom. Keynote provided by Elizabeth Kryder-Reid, Ph.D., on the topic of “Museums in the Time of Coronavirus”. Dr. Kryder-Reid is a professor of Anthropology and Museum Studies in IUPUI School of Liberal Arts and director of the Cultural Heritage Research Center 2019-2020 annual reports are accessible on this webpage and keynote presentation is accessible via this link. |
| March, 2020 | Event was cancelled. IUPUI Joseph E. Taylor Symposium - Table Sponsorship |
| March, 2020 | Voices from the IUPUI Senior Academy featuring brief presentation: - Anne Belcher, "They Did It Themselves" - Outcomes of Community Based Participatory Research on the "Near West" Neighborhood and IUPUI - Mervin Cohen, "Naked to the Bone": The History of Radiology and Its Truly Amazing Technology |
| February, 2020 | IUPUI Reading at the Table lecture and book signing feautring Nancy Chism, author of Pickin' Cotton on the Way to Church: The Life and Work of Father Boniface Hardin, OSB. |
| January, 2020 | Senior Academy - IUPUI Men's Basketball Game: Cram the Coliseum. Members invited to attend in a section reserved for Senior Academy as Jaguars kick off the Horizon League with play against the University of Illinois/Chicago Flames. |
| December, 2019 | Holiday Luncheon at Ivy Tech Culinary Arts Courses Restaurant. The entertainment is a short version of Vernon William's play, The Price of Progress: The Indiana Avenue and IUPUI Story, a fitting presentation at the end of 2019, IUPUI's 50th anniversary year. |
| November, 2019 | 2019 Spirit and Place Festival: R/EVOLUTION - presentation with community partners titled: Gods and Aliens:A Conversation on Faith, Science, and E.T. |
| November, 2019 | Last Lecture presentation by Professors Craig McDaniel and Jean Robertson, Herron School of Art+Design on "Our Journey So Far: Field Notes". |
| October, 2019 | Lunch and Learn: The Outlook of the 2019 Economy Featuring presentation by Brian Nick, Chief Investment Strategist, TIAA, "Expect a Tougher Climb". |
| September, 2019 | Listen and Learn: Transition to Retirement Featuring three brief presnetations by Senior Academy members: - Hugh Hendrie: “Coping with Retirement: Results from 2 Physician Surveys.” - Sherry Queener: “Some Retirees' Tales” - Christy Tidwell: "Practical Thinking about Retirement" |
Date | Information on Event |
| June, 2019 | Annual Meeting, Luncheon, and 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Capri Ristorante. |
| May, 2019 | Stark Neurosciences Research Institute Visit: an update on dementia research, optional tour of the research labs, and cocktail reception at the Neurosciences Research Building. |
| April, 2019 | Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s “Coffee Classical Concert Series” followed by a backstage tour for Senior Academy guests at the Hilbert Circle Theatre. |
| March, 2019 | 60 Minutes: Voices from IUPUI Senior Academy Presentations by: - Marianne Wokeck, Ph.D.: “Through the Lens of History: Immigration as a Foundation for American Expansion and Success.” - Jan Froehlich, Ph.D.: “The Genetics of Alcoholism” |
| February, 2019 | Joseph Taylor Symposium, IUPUI Campus entitled: "Communicating to Equalize Health at the Crossroads of America." |
| December, 2018 | Holiday Luncheon at Ivy Tech Culinary Arts Courses Restaurant David Mannell and Amy Eggleston, IUPUI Department of Music Technology provided entertainment. |
| November, 2018 | Spirit and Place Festival presentation with community partners titled: Bridging the Divide: Finding Common Ground |
| October, 2018 | Charitable Giving and Estate Planning Strategies under the New Tax Law, a Lunch and Learn event. |
| October, 2018 | Last Lecture presentation by Eugene Tempel, Founding Dean Emeritus, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. "Something There is That Doesn't Love a Wall". |
| September, 2018 | Oral History Gathering with the IUPUI Archivist at Sherry Queener's home. |
Date | Information on Event |
| June, 2018 | Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the historic Athenaeum. |
| March, 2018 | Tour of Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory and Lunch at Crystal Tea Room in Kokomo, IN |
| February, 2018 | President's Day tour of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site in Indianapolis and lunch at the Propylaeum. |
| February, 2018 | Joseph Taylor Symposium, IUPUI Campus entitled: "Invisible Indianapolis: Race and Heritage in the Circle City" |
| January, 2018 | Reducing Depression and Suicide Among Children and Adolescents in Indiana: a Panel Discussion on What Works held in Campus Center (Click here to view handouts from the event) |
| January, 2018 | MLK Dinner; Senior Academy again sponsored four students to attend |
| November, 2017 | Holiday Luncheon at Ivy Tech Culinary Arts Courses Restaurant. Darrell Bailey, IUPUI Music Technology Department provided entertainment |
| November, 2017 | Spirit and Place presentation with community partners and panel of community elites entitled: Revive Civility; the Power of my Words |
| October, 2017 | Defeating Cyber Security (Click here to view handouts from the event) |
| September, 2017 | Oral History gathering with the IUPUI Archivist at Sherry Queener's home. |
| August, 2017 | Last Lecture presentation by Miriam Langsam, Emeritus Professor of History and Dean of Students, School of Liberal Arts. "From Brooklyn to Retirement and what I Learned On the Way" |
Date | Information on Event |
| June, 2017 | Day trip to Fountain City, IN to the historic Levi Coffin House, site of an Underground Railroad in the mid 1800s. Visit to the Quaker Center nearby. Lunch followed at the Olde Richmond Inn in Richmond, IN |
| June, 2017 | Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the historic Athenaeum |
| April, 2017 | Tour of the Regenstrief Institute, presentations and reception |
| February, 2017 | Sponsored a table of ten to attend the Joseph Taylor Symposium titled: It's not foreign. Its U.S. |
| January, 2017 | Sponsored four students to attend the MLK Dinner at the Indiana Roof Ballroom |
| November, 2016 | Spirit and Place Presentation by Senior Academy members: My Home, My Earth, My Reponsibility |
| October, 2016 | Classical Guitar Concert with Thibaut Garcia |
Date | Information on Event |
| June, 2016 | Visit to Limestone Quarries in Bedford, IN, and attend exhibits and lectures on limestone industry in Indiana. |
| June, 2016 | Senior Academy luncheon and Annual Meeting at the Atheneaum. Speaker: Amy Warner, IUPUI Vice Chancellor of Community Engagement |
| April, 2016 | Kiss the Bricks tour of the Indianapolis Speedway and lunch at Dawsons in Speedway |
| April, 2016 | Last Lecture presentation by Richard Frankel, IU Medicine and Geriatrics on the IUPUI Campus, entitled, "Empathy can't cure, but it can alleviate suffering on both sides of the stethoscope" |
| March, 2016 | IMAX movie on Our National Parks and lunch at the Farmer's Market in the State Museum |
| February, 2016 | Sponsored 10 members at the Taylor Symposium on the IUPUI Campus |
| January, 2016 | Troy Riggs, newly appointed Indianapolis Police Chief, presentation on Urban Crime and his SPEA involvement |
| December, 2015 | Holiday Luncheon at Ivy Tech Culinary Arts Courses Restaurant. Darrell Bailey, IUPUI Music Technology Department provided entertainment |
| November, 2015 | With the School of Science, presentation in University Library by the director of the Orangutan Exhibit from the Indianapolis Zoo, Rob Shumaker. Also a tour of the exhibit at the zoo at a later date. |
| October, 2015 | Medicare presentation by John Cowan, a pharmacist from Lebanon, IN on changes in Part D. |
| October, 2015 | Tour of Lucas Oil Stadium and lunch at Shapiro's Deli |
| September, 2015 | Day trip to Hill Top Orchids near Cloverdale, IN and lunch. Bus transporation provided. |
| August, 2015 | Lecture on IUPUI campus by Jon Eller on the Ray Bradbury exhibit and Bradbury's donations entitled, Miracles of Rare Device. |
| June, 2015 | Senior Academy luncheon and Annual Meeting at the Atheneaum. Speaker: Brandon Beale, Manager of the IU Global Network Operations Center |
| May 7-9, 2015 | Trip to Holland, Michigan for the Tulip Festival with Ambassadair Travel. Lunch in Saugatuck, MI; visit to Tulip Gardens, city tour, Delft art class, dinner show and much more |
| April, 2015 | Kurt Vonnegut Library Tour, Indianapolis, IN |
| March, 2015 | Last Lecture by Sheila Suess Kennedy, Director, IU Center for Civic Literacy, SPEA entitled, "Defending Reason in an Unreasonable Time" |
| February, 2015 | Presentation by Ken Bennett, JD, on considerations for staying in your current home or looking for a retirement community. |
| December, 2014 | Senior Academy Holiday Dinner at the Iron Skillet Restaurant |
| November, 2014 | JAGS Basketball Game on the IUPUI Campus |
| October, 2014 | Tour of IUPUI Campus and Ransom Place Cultural Trail with Professor Paul Mullins, IUPUI Chair of Anthropology. Lunch at the Eiteljorg Museum |
| September, 2014 | Presentation by JAGS basketball coach, Jason Gardner and lunch at Judges Restaurant |
| August, 2014 | Indianapolis Museum of Art Exhibit, "Face to Face: the Neo-impressionist Portrait, 1886-1904" |
| August, 2014 | IT Presentation by Denise Brown from UITS |
| June, 2014 | Senior Academy Annual Meeting and Campus Tour lead by Amy Conrad Warner |
| June, 2014 | Information about CICOA and Meal and More; speaker was Caitlin Oestreich |
| May, 2014 | Plan for the Future. How an Estate Plan Puts you in Control; Speaker was Joyce Foster of Foster, Pike and Associates |
| May 2014 | Overnight Trip to Pokagon State Park, Gene Stratton-Porter State Historical Site, Lavender Farm and Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum |
| March, 2014 | Last Lecture: Back to the Future: Recapturing the Value System of Public Higher Education; Speaker was Dean Emeritus David Stocum |
| February, 2014 | Attended a play called "Blue" and toured the Palladium in Carmel, IN |
| December, 2013 | Senior Academy Holiday Dinner at Hollyhock Hill Restaurant |
| November, 2013 | Financial Planning; Speaker, Klynt Brummett |
| November, 2013 | Program in conjunction with Spirit and Place |
| October, 2013 | Indianapolis Museum of Art for Matisse viewing "Life in Color" |
| October, 2013 | IUPUI Soccer Coach spoke to group about the Soccer Program |
| October, 2013 | Speakers Dr. Eric Wright, Department of Health and John Cowan, Pharmacist, spoke on Affordable Healthcare Act and Medicare Part D |
| September, 2013 | Senior Academy 20th Anniversary Celebration held on campus; MC was Jeff Vessely |
| June, 2013 | Senior Academy Annual Meeting; Speaker Dr. Nassar Paydar |
| May, 2013 | Overnight trip and tour to New Harmony, IN |
| March, 2013 | Speaker, Dr. Richard Gunderman "The Great Harmonists Social Experiment" |
| March, 2013 | Last Lecture: "A Wandering Migrant or a Global Citizen?" speaker, Dr. H. Oner Yurtseven |
| February, 2013 | E-books and E-readers. Program presented by the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library |
| January, 2013 | Speaker, Dr. Nassar Paydar "IUPUI's New Strategic Planning Process" |
| December, 2012 | Senior Academy Holiday Dinner at Hollyhock Hill restaurant |
| November, 2012 | "Aging and Play" a program in conjuction with Spirit and Place |
| October, 2012 | Speaker, Dr. Susan Hickman, Associate Professor of Nursing, IUPUI, "Ensuring Treatment Preferences are Honored at the End of Life" |
| September, 2012 | Speaker, Rita Woll, Senior Move Manager and Lucy Khairy, Elder Law Attorney "Downsizing and Moving" |
| May, 2012 | Senior Academy Annual Meeting at the Athenaeum. Speaker, Indiana author, Rita Kohn |
| May, 2012 | Trip to Clifty Falls State Park |
| April, 2012 | Visit to Indiana History Center to see "The Indiana Experience, a New Way to Live History" |
| March, 2012 | The Last Lecture presented by Dr. James A. Lemons |
| February, 2012 | Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids presented by Dr. Donna Segal |
| January, 2012 | Health Care Costs presented by Douglas Leonard, Indiana Hospital Association and Alex Slabosky, IU Health, and Dr. Richard Gunderman |
| December, 2011 | Holiday Dinner at Hollyhock Hill |
| November, 2011 | Retirement Reception for Dottie Swinney, Senior Academy Administrative Assistant |
| November, 2011 | The Body and Aging, in conjunction with Spirit and Place |
| October, 2011 | New Technologies to Manage Your Life presented by Kindra Orr and IUPUI Library Staff |
| September, 2011 | Aging in Place - Naturally Occuring Retirement Communities presented by Ann Allen and Cindy Wides |
| May, 2011 | Annual Meeting at Athenaeum Speaker, Indiana Poet Laureate, Norbert Kropf |
| May, 2011 | Overnight trip to McCormicks Creek State Park |
| April, 2011 | Wildflower walk at Holiday Park |
| January, 2011 | Speaker, Sam Gurevitz, geriatic pharmacist on pharmacist's help |
| November, 2010 | Indianapolis Museum of Art exhibit by Andy Wharhol |
| October, 2010 | Speaker, Marilyn Schultz, former State Representative speaking on township government reform |
| September, 2010 | Tour of Indianapolis Museum of Art's newly opened 100 Acres |
| May, 2010 | Annual Meeting at the Athenaeum. Speakers, Valerie Chang, School of Social Work and Patrick McGeever, Political Science |
| May, 2010 | Overnight trip to Turkey Run State Park |
| March, 2010 | Ensemble Music Society featuring guitarists Sergio and Adair Assad |
| February, 2010 | Lunch at Charbono's featuring a pictorial history of the Senior Academy's 15 years by Ron Frank |
| December, 2009 | Holiday Dinner at Hollyhock Hill |
| November, 2009 | Indianapolis Museum of Art exhibit: Art of Sacred Spain |
| October, 2009 | Trip to Sampler Furniture Company in Homer, IN and lunch in Metamora |
| September, 2009 | Bus tour of the campus and talk by Roger Schmenner on the IUPUI Master Plan |
| June, 2009 | Annual Meeting at the Athenaeum, Speaker Chancellor Bantz |
| May, 2009 | Tour of Kokomo Opalescent Glass Factory |
| April, 2009 | Wildflower video and guided tour of Holliday Park |
| March, 2009 | IUPUI basketball game |
| December, 2008 | Holiday dinner |
| November, 2008 | Tour of Ming Dynasty exhibit at the Indianapolis Museum of Art |
| October, 2008 | Trip to the T.C. Steele historic home and studio |
| June, 2008 | Annual Meeting |
| April, 2008 | "Everything you wanted to know about hearing aids but were afraid to ask", presented by Donna Segal, Riley Hospital Audiologist |
| March, 2008 | "From Pioneer to Contemporary Mormonism: It's Difficult to Get Here from There" presented by Jan Shipps, Department of Religion, IUPUI |
| February, 2008 | "Are You Listening?" presented by Jim East |
| January, 2008 | "Teaching and Lecturing in Retirement" by Richard Fredland |
| November, 2007 | "Making Stained Glass" presented by Richard Patterson |
| October, 2007 | "A Travel Experience" presented by Ron Frank |
| September, 2007 | "The World of Tournament Bridge" presented by Jordan Leibman |