Miami University Institute for Learning in Retirement

10/07/2026

09/29/2026

Registration Closes Tonight!
Don’t miss out—there’s still time to secure your spot before the clock strikes 11:59 pm (EDT). After that, registration closes and we kick off the fun...with you, we hope. REGISTER HERE: https://cvent.me/GAAyGQ

Visit our website ( https://miamioh.edu/cas/centers-institutes/scripps-gerontology-center/institute-learning-retirement/ ) to discover everything ILR has to offer—classes, events, instructor bios, FAQs, easy registration instructions, and even opportunities to share your own expertise by teaching for ILR. Your next adventure starts here.

Remember, all ILR courses will be held in local (Oxford) time.

Call the ILR office at 513-529-8500 if you need any assistance.

09/23/2026

What's scarier than ghosts, vampires, or werewolves? Missing the fall ILR semester registration, of course! Don’t miss out—there’s still time to secure your spot before the clock strikes at 11:59pm (EDT) on Tuesday, September 29th. After that, registration closes and we kick off the fun...with you, we hope! REGISTER HERE: https://web.cvent.com/event/d92d0586-8f1e-4abd-8f94-3b127ba84f6d/summary

09/08/2026

Registration for the ILR Fall 2026 Semester is NOW OPEN! Visit our website to register: https://miamioh.edu/cas/centers-institutes/scripps-gerontology-center/institute-learning-retirement/

09/04/2026

ILR fall registration opens Tuesday the 8 at 9:00 a.m.! When registrations opens, you will be able to register on our website: https://miamioh.edu/cas/centers-institutes/scripps-gerontology-center/institute-learning-retirement/
We can't wait to see you in class 😁

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Looking forward to visiting the USS CINCINNATI SUBMARINE MEMORIAL and PEACE PAVILLION at the VOA Metropark in West Chester.

The nuclear powered submarine, USS Cincinnati (SSN 693), this Memorial at the Voice of America Park in West Chester Ohio serves as a tribute to the city of Cincinnati’s namesake submarine, her role in defending peace, and the dedication and valor of her crew and all those who served during the Col...

09/03/2026

Did you know that one of Miami University’s most distinctive buildings was designed to stand out from everything around it?
📐While much of Miami’s campus is known for its beautiful red-brick Georgian architecture 🧱, the Richard and Carole C***s Art Museum was designed to be something completely different.
Built in 1978
The museum was designed by architect Walter Netsch of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Its bold, angular, and geometric design was created as a deliberate contrast to Miami University's traditional red-brick Georgian Revival buildings.
💡A Vision Made Possible Through Giving-
The museum was funded through Miami University's “Goals for Enrichment” campaign, with a major gift from alumnus Fred C. Yager, Class of 1914. 🎓
🖼️ Growing a Collection
Early art donations from Walter I. Farmer, Class of 1935, and faculty member Orpha B. Webster helped plant the seeds of what has grown into a remarkable collection of more than 17,500 objects.
📚A New Chapter in 2022
In 2022, the museum was renamed the Richard and Carole C***s Art Museum following a major gift from longtime supporters and collectors Richard and Carole C***s. Their generosity continues to support the museum's renovation, expansion, collection care, and future growth.
🚧What’s Happening Now?
The museum galleries are currently closed for renovation and are expected to reopen in Fall 2027.
🌳But the art continues outside!
The RCCAM Sculpture Park remains open year-round, inviting visitors to experience art in conversation with nature, landscape, architecture, and the changing seasons.
🎟️Free. Open. Ready to explore.
Next time you visit, take a closer look—not only at the art, but at the building itself. Every angle tells part of the story. 📐

09/03/2026