Faculty Emeriti Association Book Discussion
FEA Book Club meets from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
Updated information is forthcoming. For more information on the current FEA Book Discussion calendar, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu.
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Date |
Event |
Time |
Location |
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
Provost’s Ice Cream Social. RSVP to the electronic invitation from the Provost’s Office |
2:00 p.m. |
James/Lynnhaven Rooms, Webb University Center. Parking will be in the Webb Circle. |
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Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |
Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larsen Reviewed by Hill Price |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 |
Victory Rover Naval Base Cruise. Tour of Port of Virginia and world’s largest naval base. Guests invited. Be there by 10:30 to board; boat departs at 11:00. |
10:30 -1:00 p.m. |
1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. Tickets at . RSVP by September 15 or contact rlucking@odu.edu if you plan to attend. Parking at Norfolk Municipal Garages |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 |
The Alhambra, author’s revised edition (1851) by Washington Irving Reviewed by Mike Overstreet |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
Executive Committee Meeting
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10:45 – 11:45 a.m. |
Williamsburg Room, Second Floor Webb Center, Parking in Webb Circle |
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 |
Lunch with Provost Payne Fall Membership Meeting
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12:00 -2:00 p.m. |
Broderick Dining Commons, President’s Dining Room, Second Floor. Parking in the Webb Circle. Be sure to RSVP to AA link or contact rlucking@odu.edu. |
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Saturday, November 8, 2025 |
98ÌÃ Volleyball vs. JMU Guests invited. |
2:00 p.m.
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98ÌÃ Volleyball Center, 45 Parker Ave., Norfolk. Parking in 43rd St. Garage. Cost approximately $25. Tickets available at |
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell Reviewed by Barbara Winstead |
9:00- 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 |
The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life’s Deepest Secrets by Thomas R. Cech Reviewed by Mimi Rosenthal |
9:00– 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Holiday Party. Guests invited. Bring a dish if you like. |
3:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
George Maihafer’s Home, 107 South Arden Circle, Norfolk, RSVP: gmaihafe@odu.edu or at 757-289-7858 by December 15 |
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Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf by John Muir Reviewed by Bob Ake |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Thursday, January 15, 2026 |
Ryan Resilience Lab. Tour of resources/demonstration site of Elizabeth River. Guests invited. Lunch at Mack’s Barge if wished. |
11:00 - 12:00 p.m. |
4610 Colley Ave., Norfolk. RSVP or contact rlucking@odu.edu by January 12 if you plan to attend. Donations welcome. |
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February TBD
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Attend a play. Guests Invited |
p.m. |
Well’s Theater, 110 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk. Tickets available .com if wished. |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
Executive Committee Meeting |
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. |
Hampton/Newport News Room, Webb Center. Parking in Webb Circle. |
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
Membership Luncheon. Guests Invited. Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Kidd, 98ÌÃ AI Teaching Fellow. |
11:30 – 1:15 p.m. |
Hampton/Newport News Room in Webb Center. Parking in Webb Circle. RSVP to jritz@odu.edu so we have an accurate headcount. Send a check ($23) to Morel Fry, 801 Southampton Ave. # 620, Norfolk 24510. Payable Morel Fry. |
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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 |
The Fever: The Most Fatal Plague in American History by Lon Wagner Reviewed by John Ritz |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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March, TBD |
President’s Reception
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5:30 - 7:00 p.m. |
President’s Residence, Jacobsen House. Parking in Lot 43 at L.P.R. Hill Sports Complex with shuttle provided. |
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
Friends with Words: Adventures in Language Land by Martha Barnette Reviewed by Mike Overstreet |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
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Norfolk Botanical Gardens. View spring life and flowers, including tram ride/presentation. Guests Invited. |
Time to be determined |
6700 Azalea Gardens Road, Norfolk. Purchase $20 tickets at garden.org RSVP to rlucking@odu.edu |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams Reviewed by Janet Bing |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
Spring Membership Luncheon with update from Provost Payne. Guests invited. |
11:30 – 1:15 p.m. |
Executive Dining Room in Webb Center. Parking in Webb Circle. RSVP to jritz@odu.edu so we have an accurate headcount. Send a check ($25) to Morel Fry, 801 Southampton Ave. #620, Norfolk 24510. Payable Morel Fry |
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Thursday, May 28. 2026 |
Executive Committee Meeting |
TBA |
TBA |
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Friday, June 5, 2026 |
Spring Potluck Picnic. Guests invited. Bring a dish if you wish. |
11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. |
Joe and Anna Rule, 1200 Smith Cove Circle, Va Bch. Notify Joe Rule if you plan to attend 757-761-2100 or jhrule@cox.net |
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill Reviewed by Phil Gillette |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
Hold What Makes You Whole by Marcus Amaker Reviewed by Marcus Amaker |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |
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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 |
Small Rain: A Novel by Garth Greenwell Reviewed by Bob Ake |
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. |
Perry Library Room 1308 or zoom, contact Larry Wilson at wilson@cs.odu.edu |