2024 Reunion Itinerary
Friday, October 11
Evening Welcome Reception at The Vault Pub
Indiana Memorial Union
900 E 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
7 – 9 p.m.
Welcome back to Bloomington! Catch up with old friends and new at The Vault Pub inside the Indiana Memorial Union.
- Parking: Free validated parking is available in IMU lots #1 and #2. Bring your parking ticket in with you and see your server for validation. Parking validation is good for three hours.
Saturday, October 12
IUAAA Executive Committee Meeting at IU Auditorium
1211 E 7th Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us downstairs in the Auditorium conference room to discuss committee news, reports, and strategic plans for the future.
An Afternoon with Edgar Allan Poe at Morgenstern's Books
849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
3 – 5 p.m.
In preparation for our annual Dennis James Hosts Halloween show themed around this legendary poet, join our Assistant Director for Education and Engagement, Grace Rimkunas, at Morgenstern Books for an Afternoon with Edgar Allan Poe. Featuring a Poe lecture, reading of The Raven, and personalized poems along with a SPOOKY photo opportunity!
Optional Daytime Activities
Make plans with your fellow Auditorium friends, or explore these options on your own. Either way, we hope you get the chance to relax and enjoy some of Bloomington’s staples that we all remember so fondly:
- Visit the Bloomington Community Farmer’s Market (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 401 N Morton Street)
- Check out the Eskenazi Museum of Art (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) on the IU campus
- Have breakfast on the patio at the Runcible Spoon (412 E 6th Street)
- Enjoy a cup of coffee at Soma and satiate your sweet tooth at Parlor Donuts (322 E Kirkwood Ave.)
- Explore Bloomington’s own B-Line Trail, a 3.1-mile paved trail from Adams Street to Country Club Drive with many places to stop for a cup of coffee or meal and to enjoy some local art along the way
- Do some wine tasting at Oliver Winery (11 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
- Or check out the Bloomington Calendar of Events for many other opportunities
Alumni Reunion Reception and Dinner
IU Auditorium North Patio
7:30 – 10 p.m.
Join us outside under the stars to reminisce with dinner, drinks, and memories! If you have any dietary restrictions, please email Sarah Benson at spickel@iu.edu.
- Parking: Please park along the curb around Showalter Fountain. Additional parking can also be found in the East Garage on Eagleson Avenue or Indiana Memorial Union lots.
Registration Fees (per person):
- Entire Weekend: $75
- Friday Reception only: $25
- Saturday evening Reception only: $50