Programs

The Academy has a book discussion group that meets regularly for lively discussions. If you are interested in joining, please contact Arthur Marotti (a.marotti@wayne.edu).

The Academy also has a Life-Writing group that meets regularly to discuss sections of memoirs written by group members.

Note that the regular conferences and lectures are now on Zoom. The former includes as presenters outside speakers as well as full-time and retired Wayne faculty.

Research Support

The Emeritus Academy supports its members' research and creative activities with (limited) funds to help defray the expenses of travel to professional conferences and meetings and to archives and other sites for research or field-work. It also has some awards for graduate or undergraduate research assistants to assist members' research and creative activities.

Colloquium Series

Regularly during the academic year, the Emeritus Academy schedules colloquium presentations by academy members in the Tierney Alumni House's first-floor conference room. These talks are designed for an interdisciplinary audienceone consisting primarily of colleagues in the academy, but, space permitting, also open to current active faculty, students, and guests.

Visiting Lectures, Mini-conferences, and Annual Conference

The Emeritus Academy sponsors or co-sponsors invited lectures as well as on-campus conferences. It also schedules an annual conference on a topic of interest to a broad interdisciplinary audience.

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Mentoring

In conjunction with the Honors College, the High Program, and other campus units and programs, the Emeritus Academy provides mentors to undergraduate and graduate/professional students. This mentoring in particular disciplines includes giving advice about preparation for graduate and professional schools, and career-planning.

Faculty Mentoring

Emeritus Academy members mentor faculty, especially non-tenured junior faculty, in the early stages of their career. This help includes assistance in grant and book proposal writing, article (and book) preparation, and professional advancement.

Continuing Service to the University

Emeritus Academy members offer their professional services to their home departments, colleges or schools, and the university at large through membership on committees, judging undergraduate and graduate student competitions, offering grant-writing workshops, lecturing courses or seminars, and teaching courses on a part-time basis.

Community Outreach Through Consulting and Speakers' Bureau

Emeritus Academy members engage in community outreach through lectures, consultancies, and service in community organizations.