Emeritus Assembly of Connecticut Information
WHAT are we?:  Officially, we are the Emeritus Assembly of the Connecticut State Conference of the American Association of University Professors, Inc.  Unofficially, we are a group of retired college/university faculty, librarians and other academic professionals which usually meets four times each academic year to learn and to enjoy each others company.
WHEN do we meet?:  We meet 2 times in the fall, October &; November, and 2 times in the spring, April & May.  The fall meetings tend to be "issue oriented" and have comprised such topics as retirement and/or health care issues, recent changes in the law that affect out members, public opinion of higher education, future directions & trends in higher education, public polling techniques, etc. The spring meetings tend to be "cultural events", such as visits to various museums, displays of items of historical interest, attendance at musical performances, etc.  Visits to gardens, talks on travel experiences, presentations on ecological issues and disaster relief have been suggested.
WHERE do we meet?:  The meeting sites vary with the theme of the meeting.  They have included such venues as the Legislative Office Building (Hartford), various campuses, Museums, restaurants, etc.  The schedule and themes of the meetings is set by the Executive Committee in the spring or summer before the program year begins.  Assembly members are invited to make suggestions on themes and places to be considered for the schedule.
WHO can be a member?:  Any retired college or university faculty member is welcome to join.  Spouses are welcome to accompany members at meetings.
WHY was the Assembly formed? (November 3, 1986):  To promote the social and professional interests and general welfare of emeritus professors of institutions of higher learning in Connecticut."  It continues because it comprises people who, though retired, are still interested in learning about events and issues that may affect them and their active faculty colleagues, who like to attend cultural events, and who enjoy socializing with other emeritus faculty.
Interested in joining us?  Please contact our Membership Chairperson, Tim Killeen.
Email address: Killeen@charter.net.
Submitted by Richard P. Wurst June, 2006
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