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October 19, 2009 |
Inside IUPUI Events and Announcements2010 Molecular Medicine in Action Applications Due Oct. 30Time is running out to turn in applications for the 2010 Molecular Medicine in Action program at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children. In its 11th year, the program offers 50 Indiana high-school students the opportunity on March 7-8, 2010, to work alongside some of the nation's top researchers in the labs of the Herman B. Wells Center for Pediatric Research on the Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis campus. Packets were mailed to Indiana high schools, and science teachers should nominate students for participation. There is an online application form at www.wellscenter.iupui.edu/MMIA with a deadline of Oct. 30. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of Indiana biology and chemistry teachers, and selections will be made and students notified by Dec. 11, 2009. For additional information, contact Colleen Kelly at 317-274-8908 or kellyco@iupui.edu. |
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Common Theme Project Activities ScheduledPlease consider attending these upcoming campus events that support the IUPUI Common Theme Project: Pass the Mic: Campus Sustainability: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 12-1 p.m., Democracy Plaza Breezeway. Do you think IUPUI does enough to conserve or save our natural resources? How do you reduce your carbon footprint? What are some ideas you can offer to help IUPUI reduce their impact on our environment? Come discuss these and other questions. Sustainability Town Hall Discussion: Monday, Oct. 26, noon in CE 450A. IUPUI student organizations Go Green, IUPUI!, the Environmental Law Society, and Democracy Plaza will come together to discuss what IUPUI has done to promote and incorporate sustainability. Also, remember that "Deep Economy" author Bill McKibben will visit IUPUI on Nov. 9 and 10. For additional details, go to: http://www.iupui.edu/common_theme/. |
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Cultural Heritage Month Event Submission Form and Committee ParticipationSix cultural heritage months are recognized on campus: Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), GLBT History Month (October), Native American Heritage Month (November), Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March), and Asian Heritage Month (April). Do you have an event that you would like to include in a particular cultural heritage month calendar? The cultural heritage month calendars will be distributed across campus. Including an event in the calendar would be a great way to publicize the good work happening in your area, and may increase the attendance at your event. For additional information or to submit an event, visit http://life.iupui.edu/ccl/campus-programming/forms/culture_events.html. Are you interested in participating in a particular cultural heritage month planning committee? Send event ideas and/or your name, email address, and the committee/s you are interested in joining to cclife@iupui.edu or contact (317) 274-3931. |
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IU Physician Receives National Award for Use of Technology in PediatricsStephen M. Downs, M.D., M.S., Indiana University School of Medicine associate professor of pediatrics and a Regenstrief Institute affiliated scientist, is the recipient of the Byron B. Oberst Award from the American Association of Pediatrics. Each year, the Oberst Award recognizes a pediatrician who has made outstanding contributions to the use of health information technology in pediatrics. Dr. Downs is director of Children's Health Services Research at IU School of Medicine. He directs Regenstrief's Informatics Research Training Program and is a Riley Hospital for Children physician. |
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Increase Your Scholarly Writing ProductivityInterested in increasing your scholarly writing productivity? Join a Faculty Writing Circle. The IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning is introducing four Faculty Writing Circles for fall 2009. For the inaugural session, the center is focusing on individuals interested in participating in circles related to: 1) arts and humanities; 2) health sciences; 3) women’s issues; 4) science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); 5) social sciences. Faculty Writing Circles are small groups of faculty who meet regularly to provide support and feedback about one's scholarly writing. An organizational meeting will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, at University Library, UL 1116. To register, visit the CTL Web site or call 317-274-1300. For questions, contact Jennifer Beasley at jabeasl1@iupui.edu or call 317-278-9694. |
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Attention IUPUI Students: Free Health ScreeningsHave you had your cholesterol, glucose or blood pressure checked? Do you have questions about your health? Would you like to have these tests and others performed and your health questions answered for free? If so, the Campus Center Clinic (CCC) is available to all students on Mondays (beginning Nov. 2), 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room CE305; and Tuesdays (beginning Oct. 27), 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room CE307. Walk-ins are welcomed! Rooms may change. For more information, please contact Brittany, wellness assistant at 317-274-0605 or bveal@iupui.edu. |
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