Schedule of Events

Semi-Annual On-Campus Lunches | Monthly Networking Lunches | Curiosity Unlimited

Upcoming events for the Retired Faculty and Staff Association consist of semi-annual on-campus lunches at UCCS and monthly, informal networking lunches.

Semi-Annual On-Campus Lunches

The semi-annual on-campus lunches include a full meal, a presentation by a representative from UCCS and a brief membership meeting. The luncheon schedule for the 2012-13 Academic Year is as follows:

Thursday, October 11, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., UCCS Upper Lodge
Wednesday, April 11, 2013, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., UCCS Upper Lodge

Should you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Jennifer Hane at (719) 255-3180.

Monthly Networking Lunches

The Retired Faculty and Staff Association also meets on a monthly basis throughout the Academic Year for networking purposes. All lunches are scheduled for 11:30 a.m. RSVP to Diane Alberico at (719) 598-6132. Lunches currently scheduled for the 2012-13 Academic Year is as follows. Additional lunches will be posted as soon as they become available.

2012/2013 RETIREE LUNCHEON SCHEDULE
DATE LOCATION ADDRESS RESTAURANT #  TIME
August 6, 2012 Rock Bottoms 3316 Cinema Point Drive       In First and Main Town Center 719 550 3586 11:30 a.m
Sept. 10, 2012 Amanda's Fonda 2625 W. Colorado Ave. 719 227 1975 11:30 a.m
Oct. 11, 2012 UCCS Lodge     11:30 a.m
Nov. 5, 2012 Lanna Thai 8010 N. Union Blvd.  719 282 0474 11:30 a.m
Dec. 3, 2012 Red Lobster 4925 N. Academy Blvd 719 594 9494 11:30 a.m
Jan. 7, 2013  PF Chang’s 1725 Briargate Pkwy 719 593 8580 11:30 a.m
Feb. 4, 2013 Zio’s Italian Kitchen 6650 Corporate Dr. 719 593 9999 11:30 a.m
Mar. 4, 2013 Old Chicago 4120 N. Academy Blvc. (Corner of Austin Bluffs and Academy) 719 536 0366 11:30 a.m
April 11, 2013 UCCS Lodge  1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy   11:30 a.m
May 6, 2013 Stage Coach Inn 702 Manitou Ave 719 685 9400 11:30 a.m
June 3, 2013 Macaroni Grill 2510 Tenderfoot Hill Street  719 540 9833 11:30 a.m

 

Curiosity Unlimited

RFSA members are also encouraged to participate in Curiosity Unlimited lectures. Curiosity Unlimited, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1977 by a group of Pikes Peak area alumni and citizens to provide a forum for stimulating community interest in the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS), creating opportunities to become acquainted with UCCS faculty members, study relevant issues through free on-campus lectures, and engage in leisure time learning.

Providing scholarships to UCCS students is an important goal of Curiosity Unlimited, which is made possible by membership dues. In fall 2010, scholarships of $1,000 each will be given to four deserving seniors at UCCS. Curiosity Unlimited has awarded more than $40,000 in scholarships throughout its existence.

More than 200 UCCS professors have lectured on their areas of expertise (the faculty advisor for Curiosity Unlimited is Tom Napierkowski). The University provides a program called "Listening In," which offers free class enrollment to residents over 55 years of age. As a result of enjoyable encounters with the lecturers, many of our members have participated in this program.

Some Curiosity Unlimited participants have also become major UCCS donors/supporters after attending the lectures.

To learn more about the program, use the links to the left and access the schedule of events for the upcoming Academic Year, as well as membership opportunities.