Emeriti Lounge at Alumni House Opens

March 25, 2022

Emeriti Lounge Opening Spring Quarter 2022!

The Emeriti Lounge at Alumni House (5555 S. Woodlawn Ave.) will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. starting on Monday, March 28, when Spring Quarter begins. Please visit the lounge whenever you are on campus to socialize, relax, enjoy complimentary printing, coffee, and snacks, and take advantage of secure storage lockers. Emeriti faculty are welcome to bring a guest. Graduate students will be on hand to assist each afternoon from 12 - 5 p.m.

April Events

Please also join us for several special events and workshops:

  • ITS Emeriti Tech Bar, Thursday, Thursday, April 7, 1 - 2 p.m.: Desktop Support Specialist Gordon Dickson will be on hand in the lounge to answer questions and provide technology support.
  • “Open House Coffee and…”, Monday, April 11, 3 - 4 :30 p.m.: Please join Vice Provost Melina Hale and Assistant Provost Phil Venticinque at the lounge for coffee and refreshments to talk about future engagement possibilities and evolving plans for the space.
  • Emeriti Teaching Focus Group Meetings, Tuesdays, April 12, 1-2 p.m. and April 19, 1-2 p.m: Join fellow emeriti for a discussion with Vice Provost Melina Hale and Assistant Provost Phil Venticinque about how the Lounge can be a resource for those engaged in teaching and research [**Just Added]
  • Benefits Office Meet and Greet, Wednesday, April 27, 11a.m. - 12 p.m.: UChicago’s Retiree Benefits Specialists Xaviera Espinoza and Estephany Arroyo will be on hand and look forward to meeting emeriti in person and to answer your questions.

You will need your UChicago ID card to access the building and the lounge, which is located in the Klowden Family Library (Room 106) to your left as you enter the building. More information about the Lounge is available in the Emeriti Lounge section of the emeriti website.