The Wells House, in addition to being a beautiful and well-appointed home, inherits the energy and intentions of Herman Wells himself.
The house, which served Herman B Wells during his tenure as University president-from 1938 to 1962-creates an elegant and intimate setting for the Workshop’s intensive learning experience. Wells' belief in, and love for lifelong learning and the importance of a beautiful and tranquil setting for study are part of the legacy which will provide a productive and exploratory environment for the week's activities.
Wells was one of the most recognizable and celebrated presidents in the University's development, supporting the controversial work of Alfred Kinsey's Institute for Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, tripling the size of the student body, recruiting international-caliber academics in many fields, and envisioning the expansion of the University to include the IU Auditorium, Assembly Hall, and the I.M. Pei-designed IU Art Museum among many other achievements.
Wells' vision for a world in which curiosity and collaboration prosper serves us well as we work towards realizing-through virtual world technologies-a future which he could only imagine.
[For more on the Wells House, please visit the VW2 website.]
