IURA Bulletin Board

The Traveling University

A group of retired university faculty dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to the general public has developed a new Traveling University, modeled in part on the Flying University pioneered by politicsal dissidents in Poland. They offer single lectures and short-form courses on topics of civic interest, free of charge, at community venues such as churches and public libraries. See their website at travelinguniv.org for the latest information, including topics, locations, and dates.

IURA Board Endorses Faculty Council Resolution on Emeriti Faculty

As the elected representatives of the iURA membership, On October 1, the Board endorsed the September 23, 2025,  resolution of the Bloomington Faculty Council that calls on the Board of Trustees, at their first opportunity, to rescind or amend policy BOT-19 to restore participation and voting rights to emeriti faculty for the good of the university community.  

Freedoms Under Assault in Indiana New Film Screening October 12, 2025: There will be a free, unticketed screening of the new film FREEDOMS UNDER ASSAULT IN INDIANA on Sunday, October 12, 2 pm, at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Kirkwood Ave. At least two IURA members have been involved in this film project. See the event listing at the BCT for more information about the film.

Documentary Freedoms Under Assault in Indiana now available for streaming

The film is now available as pay per view here :   https://comforty.vhx.tv/products/freedoms-under-assault-the-indiana-case-study   Cost is $4 for 3-day rental. Payment requires creating a simple account with the producers, retired IU faculty member Bob Arnove & film director Jacky Comfty.

Annual Retiree Attestation Form Due by October 31 Each Year.

The Attestation Form for Retired Faculty and Staff is due by October 31 each year in order to keep using university accounts, including IU email. Click the link now!

Update Your IU Email Address By December 31, 2025.