IUPUI In the News - June 30, 2006
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State Pays Steep Price for Obesity
Indianapolis Star, editorial, June 27, 2006 – Obesity has staggering economic costs, especially for Hoosiers, notes Eric Wright and other analysts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis’ Center for Urban Policy and the Environment. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060627/OPINION/606270361& SearchID=73249141634273
Hands-On Healing
Indianapolis Star, June 27, 2006 – There's really no one that wouldn't benefit from massage unless they have specific medical counter-indications,” says Janis Legendre, program coordinator for the IUPUI therapeutic massage program.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060627/LIVING01/606270323&SearchID=73249141727580
There is a Long History of Rich People Giving Away Their Money
All things considered, NPR, June 27, 2006 – Leslie Lenkowsky, a professor of public affairs and philanthropic studies at the Center for Philanthropy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is interviewed during this broadcast about philanthropic foundations flourishing in America in the late 19th century.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5516260
Backpack Attack Drive Begins to Collect School Supplies for Kids
IUPUI News Center, June 26, 2006 – The drive by 250 organizations to put basic school supplies in the hands of more than 25,000 children in Indianapolis is underway. Backpack Attack is led by Bridges to Success, Indianapolis Public Schools, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, United Way of Central Indiana, and the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis.
http://www.iupui.edu/news/releases/060626_backpack_attack.htm
IUPUI Faculty Member Named French Teacher of the Year
IUPUI News Center, June 26, 2006 – Described as a bright and perceptive instructor with an inspiring rapport with students, Ellen Sexauer was selected as the 2006 Indiana French Teacher of the Year at the collegiate level by the Executive Board of the Indiana chapter of the American Association of Teachers of French.
http://www.iupui.edu/news/releases/060626_french_teacher.htm
IUPUI Coach Ron Hunter Subs as TV Sports Anchor
WISH TV, Channel 8, 6 p.m., June 24, 2006 – IUPUI Men’s basketball Coach Ron Hunter sits in at news desk for lead sports anchor Anthony Calhoun.
Nursing Professor Honored for Her Unparalleled Community Activism
IUPUI News Center, June 23, 2006 – School of Nursing (IUSON) announced that Rose M. Mays received a 2006 Hoosier Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award from the Heritage Place of Indianapolis, Inc. for her longtime community activism. Gerald Bepko, IUPUI chancellor emeritus, former winner and honorary chair of this year’s Hoosier Heritage Night presented Mays with this award.
http://www.iupui.edu/news/releases/060623_rose_mays.htm
Some Science Teachers Use DNA, Blood
The Washington Post, (Associated Press), June 22, 2006 – About 100 teachers from several states including California, Washington, Texas, Virginia and Connecticut attended the Forensic Science Educational Conference at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. IUPUI Professor Jay Siegel, head of the forensic and investigative sciences program, says more schools are beginning to realize the benefits of using forensic science in the classroom.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/22/AR2006062201915.html
Bequest “Pays it Forward” for Sam Masarachia
IUPUI News Center, June 22, 2006 – Back in 1999 Sam Masarachia honored the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI with a $1.2 million gift to endow a scholarship program. Today, a $1.5 million bequest from his estate means the Masarachia Scholars program will truly “pay it forward” for Sam Masarachia.
http://www.iupui.edu/news/releases/060622_masarachia.htm
Track and Field Elite at IUPUI
WISH-TV, Channel 8, June 21 - One of the nation’s most important track and field events, the AT&T USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, kicked off at Carroll Stadium on the IUPUI campus. The big names in track and field, including Justin Gatlin and Marion Jones, are on the campus for the event.
http://www.wishtv.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu=IUPUI
Get Involved with America's Youth
Indianapolis Star, editorial, June 19, 2006 – Recapping First Lady Laura Bush’s visit to the campus, IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz outlines IUPUI initiatives with local youth and encourages community to partner with IUPUI in making sure children know we care.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060619/OPINION01/606190320&SearchID=73248251920768
IUPUI Museum Studies Students Design Activities for Eiteljorg’s Indian Market
IUPUI News Center, June 19, 2006 – The Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, June 24-25, celebrated the artwork, food and traditions of Native Americans. It featured three activities designed by IUPUI Museum Studies students.
http://www.iupui.edu/news/releases/060619_eiteljorg_indian_market.htm
Convention Center Upgrade Sparking Confidence
The Cincinnati Enquirer, June 18, 2006 – Business and tourism officials hope convention center expansion will boast local economy. Sotiris Avgoustis, professor and chairman of the tourism, conventions and event management department at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is quoted in this article.
http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060618/BIZ01/606180369/1076
Clinton to Visit Indy to Raise Funds for Hill
Indianapolis Star, June 16, 2006 – Bill Blomquist, professor of political science at IUPUI, is quoted in article about former President Bill Clinton’s planned July 5 trip to Indianapolis to headline a luncheon fundraising event for Democrat Baron Hill.
http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060617/NEWS02/606170487/1108/NEWS0201
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