Center for Urban and Regional Excellence

Senior University: Ages 55+

Through the Senior University program, IU Northwest has offered programming to older adults for over two decades. Since 2012, CURE has successfully continued the program’s mission of engaging individuals ages 55+ in lifelong learning opportunities. Our vision is for Senior University to be a recognized model of lifelong learning that inspires, empowers, and enriches seniors.

Senior Planet Licensing Program

CURE is excited to team up with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, and its flagship program Senior Planet, to bring our 60+ community of older adults more free educational sessions on health and wellness, technology, and much more!

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Upcoming Sessions

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Accommodation Requests

Senior University participants/attendees with a disability can request accommodations by contacting CURE at curesu@iu.edu or 219-980-6907. Requests for alternative formats of print materials (large print, braille, ASL, etc.) should be made at least 5 business days in advance of an event. Requests for wheelchair assistance should be made at least 2 business days in advance of an event.

Types of Learning Opportunities

In-Person Sessions: Unless otherwise indicated, these sessions take place at various locations on the IU Northwest campus. Location specifics (i.e., building and room number) are provided to registrants via a confirmation letter that is sent one week prior to the start date. To ensure everyone’s health and safety, it is recommended that participants wear a mask during in-person sessions.

Zoom Meetings: Provided via the Zoom video conferencing platform. Utilizing Zoom requires access to a computer or mobile device and internet connection or data plan. A meeting ID/link to join the Zoom Meeting is provided after registration. Select sessions offer the option to join by phone call to listen to the presentation.

Concurrent: Held simultaneously in-person at the designated location and via the Zoom video conferencing platform.

Self-Paced Tutorials: Provided via Canvas, IU's learning management system. Utilizing Canvas requires access to a computer or mobile device and internet connection or data plan. A link to access a tutorial is provided after registration.

Session Recordings: Provided via CURE's YouTube channel. Utilizing YouTube requires access to a computer or mobile device and internet connection or data plan. Only select sessions are made available through YouTube.