The Indiana University Northwest Alumni Association invites the community to meet eight local authors with IU Northwest ties.

“Pop-Up Art,” organized in collaboration with the Lake Street Gallery, is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Miller neighborhood gallery, located at 613 S. Lake St. in Gary.

The alumni association at IU Northwest sponsors a “Lifelong Learning” series on various topics to encourage continuous learning. This month’s event goes on the road in order to bring the authors together with community members who want to meet them in person and learn more about their work.

The authors and their books include:

Kenneth Schoon, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Science Education
Calumet Beginnings and City Trees

James Lane, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
Gary’s First Hundred Years

Ronald Cohen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History
Woody Guthrie: Writing America’s Songs

Jennifer Greenburg, Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
Rockabillies

Stephen McShane, Archivist and Curator, Calumet Regional Archives
Gary Wilk, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts
Steel Giants

Donna Rae Rendina, IU Northwest Alumna
The Golden Leaf

Roy Dominguez, Attorney at Law, former Lake County Sheriff, IU Northwest Alumnus
Valor: The American Odyssey of Roy Dominguez

Attendees will enjoy wine and cheese while mingling with the authors. The books, along with other artistic gifts will be available for purchase at the gallery. Reservations are not necessary.

For more information, contact the IU Northwest Office of Alumni Relations at (219) 980-6769 or alumninw@iun.edu.