The Office of Academic Affairs hosts various events throughout the year -- for new faculty members embarking on their careers as educators at IU Indianapolis; for faculty celebrating milestone anniversaries with the university; and for individuals who, through a lifetime of dedication, have provided invaluable contributions to the university's success. In addition to these events, the campus events can be found on the IU Indianapolis Events Calendar.
New Faculty Welcome
The IU Indianapolis New Faculty Welcome introduces the newest faculty members to the academic work at IU Indianapolis and especially to those resources created to ensure success. This event features a welcome from campus officials; networking time; and conversations about research, teaching, and service on campus.
William M. Plater Institute on the Future of Learning
The William M. Plater Institute on the Future of Learning was established in 2006 to recognize the leadership of William Plater who served as IU Indianapolis’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties from 1987 to 2006. The Institute provides an opportunity for the campus community and its constituents throughout the Indianapolis area to build upon his commitment to excellence in teaching and learning by collectively exploring significant issues in higher education that will influence the future of learning.
Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation
The Chancellor's Academic Honors Convocation is an opportunity wherein outstanding IU Indianapolis faculty and students are lauded for their accomplishments.
Long Term Service Recgonition
In collatoboration with the IFC, the Offic of Academic Affairs recgonizes and celebrates work anniversaries of long term faculty.
Last Lecture
Every year the Senior Academiy in collatorration with the Office of the EVC hosts a final lecture from a distingushed and retireing member of the faculty.
Faculty Retirement Luncheon
The Faculty Retiree Luncheon is co-hosted by the Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor on the first Tuesday of every May. The celebration honors the work and careers of retiring faculty. Sharing the celebration with the retirees and administration are school deans and department chairs. The program includes a retiring faculty speaker and gift presentation. A special booklet containing tributes written for each retiree is distributed at the event.
20th Anniversary Faculty Reception
The 20th Anniversary Faculty Reception is held in conjunction with the first IFC meeting of the academic year. Immediately following the meeting, a short program acknowledges these faculty and a gift of appreciation is awarded. A catered reception open to all faculty fellows.