Emeriti House was inaugurated in January 2004 at the initiative of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculties Moya Andrews and Associate Dean of the Faculties Susan Eklund. It occupies a stately structure built in 1925 on the south edge of campus (next to the Atwater Garage) that was dedicated for the use of IU emeriti professors and librarians.
About the Emeriti House
Our mission statement
To provide an environment to support continuation of the intellectual and creative activities of retired faculty, to help maintain their connections with the university, and to encourage the use of their talents as a continuing resource for the university.
An inclusive community
Emeriti House is inclusive of Bloomington’s retired academic community.
- We welcome all emeriti faculty and librarians of Indiana University, including their spouses and partners, widows and widowers, and their guests.
- We welcome emeriti faculty and librarians from other universities.
- We maintain a close working relationship with members of the IU Retirees Association (IURA) and the IU University Club (UClub), and members of IURA and the UClub are welcome to participate in our activities.
- We are not a membership organization. There is no application process, nor do we charge dues.
Purpose and governance
Governance
Emeriti House operates under the auspices of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs and is governed by an Advisory Board whose membership includes the vice provost. The Director of Emeriti House is J. Timothy Londergan. Day-to-day operations are overseen by Emeriti House Coordinator Mara Cohen.
Our key function is to organize programs and events that provide opportunities for lifelong learning and to facilitate social interactions among Emeriti House “friends” — those who choose to participate in house activities and events. We are always receptive to ideas for new and expanded activities.
Advisory Board
- Robert “Bob” Arnove, School of Education
- Bonnie Brownlee, The Media School (Journalism)
- Jerome “Jerry” Chertkoff, Psychological and Brain Sciences
- B. J. Irvine, IU Libraries
- Bruce Jaffee, Kelley School of Business
- Tim Londergan, Physics
- Allan L. Edmonds, Mathematics
- Eugene “Bill” McGregor, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
- Mara Cohen, Emeriti House Coordinator (VPFAA)
- Joe Miller, Kelley School of Business
- Eliza Pavalko, Vice Provost, Faculty and Academic Affairs (VPFAA)
- Richard E. “Dick” Stryker, Political Science, International Affairs
Program Committee
- Robert “Bob” Arnove, School of Education
- Bonnie Brownlee, The Media School (Journalism), Chair
- Jerome “Jerry” Chertkoff, Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Laura Ginger, Kelley School of Business
- Tim Londergan, Physics, Ex Officio
- Consuelo Lopez-Morillas, Spanish and Portuguese
- Eugene “Bill” McGregor, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
- Anthony “Tony” Mescher, IU School of Medicine (Bloomington)
- Joe Miller, Kelley School of Business
Art Exhibit Committee
- Wendy Bernstein, MCCSC (Art Education)
- Jerome “Jerry” Chertkoff, Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Audrey Heller, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Inaugural Chair, Founder
- B. J. Irvine, IU Libraries, Chair
- Tim Londergan, Physics, Ex Officio
- Joe Miller, Kelley School of Business
- Larry Thibos, Optometry
- Elizabeth “Beau” Vallance, School of Education
Outreach Liaison
- Robert “Bob” Arnove, School of Education
Current Events Committee
- Laurel Cornell, Sociology
- Steve Gottlieb, Physics
- Consuelo Lopez-Morillas, Spanish and Portuguese
- Eugene “Bill” McGregor, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs