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November 2, 2001 |
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 Contribute to IUPUI's United Way campaign, and you will get more than a warm feeling that you've done something good. Everyone who contributes to the campaign will receive an 11 x 14 inch poster, shown above, of a fall scene on campus. With the campaign winding down, contribute now to receive the poster. While many have opened their hearts and wallets to victims of terrorism, the picture is bleak for many local organizations that depend upon contributors like you to help people in need locally.
GIFTED TRIO COME TOGETHER FOR PROVOCATIVE CONVERSATION AT SPIRIT & PLACE The Polis Center at IUPUI will sponsor a conversation with three nationally known thinkers during the sixth annual Spirit & Place Civic Festival. [Complete details]  From left, Keith Holdworth of the Department of Metropolitan Development, SPEA student Jill Harbourn, and SPEA professor Greg Lindsey accepted the award from the Indiana Planning Association. Other students who participated in the project include Christie Ricketts, Lana Bousman, Don Lopp and Aaron Hurt. SPEA STUDENTS RECEIVE HOOSIER PLANNING AWARD Five graduate students enrolled in the Master of Planning degree program through SPEA recently received an award from the Indiana Planning Association. The students were recognized for conducting a study to help the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development understand the relationships between land use, the costs and benefit of development, and the fiscal health of the city.  DENTAL SCHOOL IMPLEMENTS NEW WEB SITE Visitors to the new School of Dentistry Web site will find easier navigation and more information. [Complete details] SPEAKERS SET FOR IU SCHOOL OF LAW-INDIANAPOLIS LECTURE SERIES; NATIONALLY HONORED LEGAL ADVOCATE FOR THE POOR TO SPEAK NOVEMBER 8 Speakers for upcoming lectures at IU School of Law-Indianapolis include a nationally honored advocate for legal fairness and justice for the poor and people of color. [Complete details]  UNIVERSITY LIBRARY TO HOST PHOTO EXHIBIT ON EFFORT TO FREE TIBET University Library will host "Tibet's March for Independence," an exhibit featuring photographs, such as the one above, taken by Herron School of Art alumnus and IU photography professor Jun Itoi. The photos chronicle a 500-mile walk from San Francisco to Los Angeles in April 2000 sponsored by the International Tibet Independence Movement. The movement works to help Tibet regain its independence from the People's Republic of China, which has occupied Tibet since 1950. The free exhibit will be open from Nov. 2-29 in the Level One Hall during regular library hours. |
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 Photo by John E. Simon Joseph Dunbar gets his vision checked by Cindi Price, a third-year medical student, at the Oct. 20 community health fair at the Westside Community Health Center. FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) students, working under the direction of IU physicians and faculty, organized and sponsored a health fair October 20, at the Westside Community Health Center. [Complete details] 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HOSTS FIRST "MEET THE AUTHOR" PROGRAM Karen Jacobs, a clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Boston University, spoke and signed copies of her many books on October 19 during the first "Meet the Author Program" held Oct. 19. The "Quick Reference Dictionary for Occupational Therapy," is the most recent book authored by Jacobs, past president of the American Occupational Therapy Association. The "Meet the Author Program" was designed to allow occupational therapy students to learn about authorship from a writer whose works are studied within the professional curriculum, and to inspire students to consider writing themselves. CENTER FOR YOUNG CHILDREN RECEIVES FEDERAL FUNDS TO HELP PAY FOR CHILD CARE FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS More IUPUI students will have access to quality, on-campus child care services, thanks to a new four-year grant. [Complete details]  Photo by John Gentry Chancellor Bepko presents Mike Winter (right), president of VIFI and IU School of Law alumnus, with a plaque honoring the company's partnership with IUPUI. IUPUI/VIFI TO RECRUIT BEST AND BRIGHTEST TEENS FOR NEW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Just as college coaches scout for skilled athletes, IUPUI professors will recruit the sharpest kids from local high schools to participate in a new internship program called CyberTeens. [Complete details] IUPUI, IVY TECH SIGN STATEWIDE RESPIRATORY THERAPY ARTICULATION AGREEMENT The IU School of Allied Health at IUPUI and Ivy Tech State College have signed a statewide articulation agreement that allows for graduates of Ivy Tech's Respiratory Care program to transfer to and complete the bachelor's program at IUPUI. [Complete details] TIPS WERE TOPS FOR IUPUI STUDENT WAITRESSES WHO DONATED THEIR EARNINGS TO DISASTER RELIEF FUND In the aftermath of the tragic events that took place on September 11, IUPUI students Erica Fekkes and Mary Albrecht wanted to help. The two friends, both graduates of Ben Davis High School's Class of 2000, are typical college students without a lot of extra cash to spare. [Complete details] NEW ONLINE DIRECTORY AVAILABLE FOR IU/IUPUI ALUMNI IU and IUPUI alumni can now search a new online directory for almost 500,000 fellow classmates. The directory allows users to search by demographic data, class year, school and a variety of "interest groups" such as Little 500 riders, fraternities and sororities, or clubs. [Complete details] Announcements ... Family Medicine Presents State-Wide Bioterrorism Conference [Details] Chancellor's Employee Recognition Convocation [Details] University Library to Present Heritage Month Displays [Details] Radiologic Sciences Program to Host Career Booth At University College [Details] Credit Union Selling Holiday Cards to Benefit Riley Hospital [Details] |
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