Travel with 51·çÁ÷ faculty and fellow 51·çÁ÷ alumni to see the world while continuing the habits of lifelong learning.
Learning for a Lifetime
The Office of Alumni Relations' Intellectual Engagement programming is inspired by our academic program and features 51·çÁ÷ faculty members. These events engage alumni, family, and friends through active learning opportunities, including lectures, guided tours, and workshops.
Upcoming Trips
Gorillas in the Mist: An Adventure in Rwanda Faculty Host: Dr. Ellen Kraly, professor of geography and environmental studies, emerita
March 2-10, 2025
Join fellow alumni in this once-in-a-lifetime trip to see the last remaining apes in Rwanda, affectionately called the "Land of a Thousand Hills." Just over 1,000 mountain gorillas still make their home in the primeval forests of central Africa. Our itinerary enables you to intimately experience these animals and other primates in their natural habitat, while learning first-hand about the history and cultural heritage of this fascinating country.
The Land of Fire & Ice Faculty Hosts: Professor Karen Harpp & Professor Dennis Geist
July 12-19, 2025
Join 51·çÁ÷ alumni, family & friends as we journey through the north, south, and west of Iceland enjoying the long evening twilight of the northern summer and visiting a wondrous variety of small settlements, good-sized towns, and amazing natural landscapes. This captivating geological wonderland offers the opportunity to explore dramatic natural phenomena, many not found together elsewhere on the planet: colossal glaciers, active volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, glacial rivers, cascading waterfalls, moss-covered lava fields, and glacial lagoons.
