KEY Academy

Learning is a lifelong journey

Education doesn’t end when you toss your cap at graduation – it is a lifelong journey.

At Indiana University Kokomo, we understand the benefits of continuing education. The Kokomo Experience and You (KEY) Academy provides residents with unique opportunities to engage in robust and hands-on learning experiences, and to expand their knowledge in topics covering a wide range of interests.

These experiences can include immersive events, such as trips to ballparks, opportunities to shadow professionals, attend guest lectures led by experts, and much more.

While the length and format of KEY Academy programs will vary, a typical experience will include 4-6 sessions, usually conducted in person, over the span of a month or two. All academy programs will typically include multiple experiences, such as simulations, retreats, and field trips developed and led by IU Kokomo faculty.

Past opportunities

Travel to Indiana University Bloomington with IU Kokomo Spanish faculty Christine Taff and JR Pico to attend an opera lecture at the Jacobs School of Music, as well as a performance of the opera, Ainadamar. A 40-seat bus has been scheduled, with 25 seats open for Community First Journey Club Members, IU Kokomo alumni, and community members at $75 each. The remaining seats are reserved for students.

  • The bus will depart campus at 2:45 p.m.
  • Attendees will eat a meal in Bloomington at 5 p.m.
  • The Jacobs School of Music lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m.
  • Ainadamar will begin at 7:30 p.m.
  • The bus will return to campus at 11:30 p.m.

Travel to Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis with Spanish faculty Christine Taff and JR Pico to enjoy Ballet Hispanico. A 40-seat bus has been scheduled, with 10 seats open for Community First Journey Club members, IU Kokomo alumni, and community members at $40 each (the event is free). The remaining seats are reserved for our students.

  • The bus will depart campus at 11:45 a.m.
  • Ballet Hispanico and other activities will last from 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
  • Dinner will take place at 6 p.m.
  • The bus will return to campus by 8:30 p.m.

Travel to IU Bloomington to attend an opera lecture at the Jacobs School of Music, as well as a performance of the opera Anne Frank with history faculty Sarah Heath. A 40-seat bus has been scheduled, with 28 seats available for Community First Journey Club members, IU Kokomo alumni, and community members at $75 each. The remaining seats are reserved for our students.

  • The bus will depart campus at 2:45 p.m.
  • Dinner will take place in Bloomington at 5 p.m.
  • The Jacobs School of Music lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m.
  • Anne Frank will begin at 7:30 p.m.
  • The bus will return to campus by 11:30 p.m.

Travel to IU Bloomington to take in the touring Broadway production of Jagged Little Pill, inspired by the music of Alanis Morissette, led by English department faculty Michelle Westervelt and Jim Coby. A 40-seat bus has been scheduled, with 25 seats available for Community First Journey Club members, IU Kokomo alumni, and community members at $100 each. The remaining seats are reserved for our students at $20 each.

  • The bus will depart campus at 3:45 p.m.
  • Dinner will take place in Bloomington at 6 p.m.
  • The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.
  • The bus will return to campus by 11:30 p.m.

Travel to IU Bloomington to attend an opera lecture at the Jacobs School of Music, and enjoy a performance of the operetta, Candide with philosophy faculty member Chris Buckman. A 40-seat bus has been scheduled, with 20 seats available for Community First Journey Club members, IU Kokomo alumni, and community members at $75 each. The remaining seats are reserved for students, faculty, and staff.

  • The bus will depart campus at 2:45 p.m.
  • Dinner will take place in Bloomington at 5 p.m.
  • The Jacobs School of Music lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m.
  • The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m.
  • The bus will return to campus by 11:30 p.m.