EMERITI ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON DATES 2025-2026
Emeriti Association luncheons generally take place on Tuesdays from 12 – 1:30 pm in the Saltair Room, located in the University of Utah Union (200 S Central Campus Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84112), from October through May. The exception is the December Holiday music luncheon, which will occur on Wednesday, December 3rd. Please consider joining us at 11:30 to socialize (and in case parking is a challenge).
If you plan to attend, please note that there is a fee for the lunch for you and your guest(s) – click here to order lunch.
| MONTH | LUNCHEON DATE (2nd Tuesday) | LUNCHEON SPEAKER |
|---|---|---|
| OCTOBER | 14th | June Round, Prof of Microbiology and Immunology, Microbiota |
| NOVEMBER | 11th | Erin Castro, Assoc Prof and co-founder of Prison Education Program |
| DECEMBER | 3rd (Wednesday) | University Chorus |
| JANUARY | 13th | Kristen Hawkes, Distinguished Prof, Anthropology |
| FEBRUARY | 10th @ Alumni House | RonNell Anderson Jones, Distinguished Prof, SJ Quinney College of Law |
| MARCH | 10th | Nalini Nadkarni, Prof Emerita, Forest Ecologist |
| APRIL | 14th | Avery Holten, Prof, Communication, Media Studies |
| MAY | 12th | Crystal Lumpkins, Prof, Communication, Public Health Communication |
UTAH PRESENTS PERFORMANCE SAVINGS
Emeriti Association members are invited to attend many Utah Presents performances with a 20% discount. Just select your tickets at on the Utah Presents website and enter code EMERITI at checkout.
| PERFORMANCE | DATE & TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Kurbasy | November 5, 2025, 7:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| The Lower Lights Christmas Concert | December 11-13, 2025, 7:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| SŌ Percussion | January 13, 2026, 7:30 pm | Gardner Hall |
| Ailey II | January 19, 2026, 4:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez | February 6, 2026, 7:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Banff Mountain Film Festival | February 18-20, 2026, 7:00 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Healthcare Stories: Together | March 5, 2026, 7:00 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Emmet Cohen: Miles & Coltrane | March 12, 2026, 7:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Imaginary: performed by Youth Theatre at the U | March 20, 2026, 7:00 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Momix: Alice | March 26, 2026, 7:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| U of U Dance Presents | April 17-18, 2026, 7:30 pm | Kingsbury Hall |
| Cirque Kikasse: Sante! | April 22, 2026, Time TBA | Kingsbury Hall |
THE EMERITUS HIKING GROUP
This informal group was started by Barbara West and has continued with many organizers and leaders. We act independently in terms of any University responsibility or liability for our actions. Our goal is to exercise and fraternize each Monday morning. Some hikes are urban, flat, easy, others gentle to moderate and occasionally more strenuous. Mileage is usually 3-6 miles and 500-2000 feet elevation. We take advantage of member’s knowledge about plants, birds, photography, GPS tricks, smart watches, and rocks!
Our weekly hikes span the area from Bountiful to American Fork and we usually offer a carpool location and directions to the trailhead. We encourage members to suggest new hikes and volunteer to lead as the organizer is often out of town enjoying her retirement. Notices usually go out Thursday of the preceding week. Adjustments or cancellation due to weather conditions are announced by 8:00 a.m. on the day of the hike.
Each year there is a M-F “camping “trip within a 6 hr radius of Salt Lake City. The group stays in motels, tents, cabins, trailers, vans and RVs, but have options for hikes, tours, birding, meals, scenic drives or just reading in your easy chair. We welcome additions to our group. All communications are by email. Those who want to be on the list send name, address, cell and land line numbers, email, and previous academic departmental affiliation to Suzanne Stansaas.
"THE GRANDPARENTS ARE IN" ADVICE GROUP
All emeriti are invited to join this generation-bridging activity. We table in areas with active student traffic (the Union, Kahlert Dorm, the School of Business, and as invited to major student events.)
Our motto is:
“THE GRANDPARENTS ARE IN GIVING ADVICE”
“THE ADVICE MAY BE BAD, BUT AT LEAST IT IS FREE!”
In actuality, we spend about two hours in groups of 3-4 talking with any students who are interested-and there is no shortage of them. We do give advice, which they seem to appreciate, but we also cheer them on, suggest resources that might be helpful, and just enjoy the opportunity to support these remarkable young people. More often than not, we find that their concerns/values resonate well with ours and we share an enthusiasm for the educational process and the creativity exhibited in dealing with the complex world we all face. We generally feel energized by the students, and they appreciate the support we provide them.
If you are interested in joining, contact Ken Jameson, who can add you to the mail list for signups. He can also answers questions, as can Ryck Luthi or Glade Ellingson.
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| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 8 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Get Involved, Olpin Union |
| Wednesday, January 14 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Thursday, January 15 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Monday, January 26 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Tuesday, January 27 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Wednesday, January 28 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Thursday, January 29 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Monday, February 9 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Wednesday, February 11 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Tuesday, February 17 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Spencer Eccles Business Building |
| Wednesday, February 18 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Spencer Eccles Business Building |
| Monday, February 23 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Tuesday, February 24 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Wednesday, February 25 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Thursday, February 26 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Tuesday, March 3 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Wednesday, March 4 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Monday, March 23 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Tuesday, March 24 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Wednesday, March 25 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Thursday, March 26 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Wednesday, April 1 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Thursday, April 2 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Monday, April 6 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Tuesday, April 7 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Olpin Union, Food Court Area |
| Wednesday, April 8 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Thursday, April 9 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Kahlert Village, Dining Hall Entrance |
| Wednesday, April 15 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Spencer Eccles Business Building |
| Thursday, April 16 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Spencer Eccles Business Building |
| TBD | TBD | CSBS Grad Extravaganza |