Indiana Memorial Union

Eigenmann Hall, Room 020

Phone: 812-855-2231

1900 E. Tenth Street

Email: oadesk@indiana.edu

Bloomington, IN 47406  

Fax: 812-856-4094

Dustin Smucker, 812-855-1795, Leisure Program Coordinator                                                      

Kim Collins, 812-855-9883, Assistant Program Coordinator                                                        

Ginelle Heller, 812-856-4092, Assistant Program Coordinator                                                         

IUOA Brochure (PDF format)

LOCATION

 IU Outdoor Adventures is located on the ground floor of Eigenmann Hall, across from the IU Bookstore (Eigenmann is located at the intersection of 10th and Union). For best access, use the entrance on the east side of the building. 40-minute parking is available for all customers. Store hours change seasonally; please check the website for more information.

DIRECTIONS TO IUOA

MISSION

IU Outdoor Adventures is committed to providing unique, high quality outdoor programs, services, and products that engage, encourage, and empower everyone we serve in the lifelong journey of self discovery and development. As a result, Indiana University Outdoor Adventures performs a vital role in supporting the academic mission of Indiana University by enhancing the social, mental, and physical well being of the entire university community.

HISTORY

IU Outdoor Adventures began in 1972 as a committee of the Indiana Memorial Union Board. The early years involved occasional trips to local recreation destinations and a small fleet of rental equipment. After years of operating under the leadership of a graduate assistant from the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Dave Calvin became IUOA’s first professionally appointed Program Coordinator in 1995. Today, IUOA has greatly expanded to include over 120 trips and academic courses each year, 60 student Trip Leaders and professional instructors, a comprehensive rental operation, and IU’s only indoor climbing facility. IUOA moved to Eigenmann Hall in 2010, yet maintains its vital academic relationship with the School of HPER and continues to hold firm to its historical foundation as a student leadership program of the IMU.