Iowa State University Retirees

04/01/2026

Today is the day! This afternoon the ISU Retirees Association office is moving to Sixty Forward at 205 S. Walnut Ave. in Ames.

10/21/2025

The ISU Retirees Association will offer another lecture this week focusing on traveling safely.

Travel Safely - Plan Ahead!
Hybrid: In-person at ISU Alumni Center, 429 Alumni Lane, Ames
Online with Zoom

A social time will begin at 3 p.m., followed by the presentation at 3:30 p.m.

John Patience will share his harrowing pickpocket experience in Germany last summer. He will discuss the steps he took to recover for the incident, lessons, learned, and make recommendations on preparing for trips. We hope you will join us!

Visit the events page of our website https://www.isualum.org/retirees for more information.

10/20/2025

Join us for the Rock On in Retirement Symposium — Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 | 8:30 AM–Noon 📍ISU Alumni Center | FREE & open to the public!

💪 Discover easy, science-backed ways to stay active and independent with experts Colleen Schwartz & Abbie Coniglio.

🧘‍♀️ Chair yoga, tai chi, fall prevention, smart footwear, tech tools & more!

Come as you are. Move at your pace. Leave inspired. Hosted by the ISU Retirees Association 🎉



Thank you to Northridge Village for sponsoring this event!

10/16/2025

Feel Good, Move More, Live Well — in Retirement!

Get ready to energize your golden years at the 13th Annual Rock On in Retirement Symposium, happening Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the ISU Alumni Center!

Presented by the ISU Retirees Association, this free and public event is all about Easy Ways to Be Fit in Retirement — thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and vendors.

What’s in store?

• Inspiring talks from wellness experts Colleen Schwartz and Abbie Coniglio
• Practical tips for staying active, independent, and confident
• Gentle movement sessions like chair yoga and tai chi
• Smart strategies for fall prevention, footwear choices, and tech tools to support your health

Whether you're curious, committed, or somewhere in between — come as you are, move at your own pace, and connect with a lively community that’s rocking retirement with purpose and joy.

Mark your calendar and join us for a morning of movement, motivation, and meaningful connection!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/565/20/interior-subnav.aspx?sid=565&gid=1&pgid=8373

Thank you to LifeChoices at Bethany for sponsoring this event!

10/13/2025

Ready to move, groove, and thrive in retirement? The Rock On in Retirement Symposium is back for its 13th year — and you’re invited!

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 🕣 8:30 AM – Noon
ISU Alumni Center
Free & open to all!

Join us for a morning of movement, motivation, and meaningful tips on staying active as you age. Learn from wellness pros Colleen Schwartz and Abbie Coniglio as they share fun, doable ways to stay fit — from chair yoga and tai chi to fall prevention, smart shoes, and tech that helps you move.

Come solo or bring a friend — just don’t miss it!



Thank you to Northcrest Community for sponsoring this event!

10/06/2025

Ready to Rock On in Retirement?

Join us for the 13th annual Rock On in Retirement Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the ISU Alumni Center! Hosted by the ISU Retirees Association, this energizing morning focuses on Easy Ways to Be Fit in Retirement. The event is free for participants and open to the public, courtesy of our sponsors and vendors.

Learn from Colleen Schwartz and Abbie Coniglio as they share simple, science-backed strategies to stay active, independent, and confident. From chair yoga and tai chi to fall prevention tips, footwear, and tech tools, you’ll discover practical ways to move more and live well. Come as you are, participate at your own pace, and connect with a vibrant community.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/565/20/interior-subnav.aspx?sid=565&gid=1&pgid=8373

Thank you to Green Hills Community for sponsoring this event!

05/19/2025

The Iowa State University Retirees Memorial Day ceremony on Wednesday, May 21 will honor all ISU retirees, their spouse or partner, as well as current faculty and staff who have passed away in the last year.

Attendees may join in-person at the ISU Alumni Center or online. The building and online stream will open at 8:30 a.m. CT for with the program beginning at 9 a.m. We hope you will join us to honor the contributions and celebrate the lives of those who have been part of the Iowa State family.

A special thank you to Green Hills Community for providing the floral decorations for the tables and Peter Lawlor with the ISU Horticulture Department for supplying flower boxes for those retirees buried this year in the ISU Cemetery.

See the list of individuals who will be remembered during this year’s ceremony and access the online Zoom link: https://www.isualum.org/s/565/20/interior-subnav.aspx?sid=565&gid=1&pgid=6018

02/24/2025

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University (OLLI at ISU) has been a program of the ISU Alumni Association and began receiving support from the Bernard Osher Foundation in 2008. There are currently 124 OLLI programs at universities and colleges through the United States.

01/07/2025

The Iowa State University Retirees invites all ISU retirees, their spouses and partners, OLLI at ISU members, and their family and friends to join them online via Zoom for their January and February program series.

𝗝𝗮𝗻. 𝟮𝟯, 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. | Eric York will offer his Artificial Intelligence and Technology of Humankind: A Roadmap for Critical AI Integration presentation.

𝗙𝗲𝗯. 𝟮𝟳, 𝗮𝘁 𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. | Michael & Connie Wentworth will enlighten us with their 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s presentation.

Be sure to join the Zoom meeting early at 3 p.m. for a time of conversation before each presentation. The link to each program can be found on our website’s event page at isualum.org/RetireesEvents

Thank you to Green Hills Community for their sponsorship of the ISU Retirees program.

12/04/2024

Get Ready, Lifelong Learners. It’s time to choose your winter 2025 OLLI courses! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. CT to attend our free Winter 2025 Course Preview virtual event presented by Green Hills Community.

This is your chance to hear about exciting course offerings directly from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University instructors. Visit olli.iastate.edu to learn more!

11/06/2024

We look forward to seeing you all in person or online!

The Iowa State University Retirees annual “Rock On in Retirement” symposium will mark its 12th year on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 with the theme, “Retirement in a Changing Climate.” The half-day event will be offered in person at the ISU Alumni Center in Ames and online with Zoom. Check in will open at 8 a.m. with the program beginning at 8:30 a.m. CT.

This year’s symposium is free and open to the public and will feature three keynote speakers. Participants will have an opportunity to visit with our sponsors and vendors, compete in drawings for prizes, and ask questions of the speakers. For those joining remotely, the Zoom chat function will be available to submit questions.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://www.isualum.org/s/565/20/interior-subnav.aspx?sid=565&gid=1&pgid=7918

Thank you to Green Hills Community for sponsoring this event!