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2. IU School of Medicine Alcohol Study
3. Pervasive Developmental Disorders Research Study
5. IU Simon Cancer Center seeks students for summer program
6. Success Academy: Undergraduate Research Opportunities
7. Volunteers Needed for the 8th Annual IUPUI International Festival!
8. Volunteer at the 2012 International Student Employment Conference!
9. Amazing Spring Break Opportunity
10. IUPUI Post Holiday E-waste Clean Up
11. Department of Music and Arts Technology presents: Dr. Zhian Zhao
12. Department of Music and Arts Technology presents: Guitarist Jordan
13. Film and Discussion: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
14. French Film Screening - Paris Je T'aime
16. Community Art Classes at Herron: Register Today
17. Artist and Essayist Buzz Spector
18. IUPUI genesis Deadline: February 16th
19. Campus Center Student Health
21. What Can Graduate School Do For You?
23. Kelley School of Business Applications for Fall 2012
24. Valentine's Day Mixer with the Entrepreneurship Club
25. What will you wear to the 8th Annual IUPUI International Festival?
26. Nominate an Outstanding Student Employee or Student Supervisor!
28. Author Events in Barnes & Noble @ IUPUI
29. Indiana Members Credit Union
30. 2nd Annual "A Date with Timmy" Date Auction
31. Nominate a Graduating Senior for 2012 Civic Engagement Plater Medallion
32. Accepting Nominations for IUPUI Advisor of the Year
33. IUPUI's new Director of Student Financial Services
36. Student Activities Programming Board - Upcoming February Events
37. Join our campus Komen team IUPUI Jaguars!
38. Display your IUPUI pride with an IUPUI Jaguars License Plate
1. Depression Study
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Are you feeling low? Have you lost interest in the people and things that used to bring you joy? Do you lack the drive and energy to do the things you would like to do? Are you tired of feeling depressed?
If you answered YES to any of the questions above, you may be eligible to take part in a study for depression being conducted by the Indiana University School of Medicine Adult Psychiatry Clinic. We are looking for individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 who have depression and are not currently taking any psychiatric medications.
This study consists of brain scans (MRI) and treatment may be provided for those who qualify. All study procedures and study medication are provided to subjects free of charge. Those who qualify will be compensated for their participation.
Taking part in a study is a serious decision. All risks and benefits will be discussed with you so that you can make the decision that‚s right for you.
If you are interested, please call (317) 278- 3311
2. IU School of Medicine Alcohol Study
Like to Drink? If so, we want to know how your brain reacts to alcohol and the taste of your favorite drink. If you qualify, we will ask you to stay at the Indiana Clinical Research Center for a 1 & 1/2 day study to have PET and MRI scans of your brain while tasting your favorite drinks. For completing these procedures you will be compensated $500. You must be 21-35 to participate. We will also ask you about your: drinking history, family history of trouble with alcohol, use of any drugs, sense of taste and smell, and general health. To see if you qualify, and for more detail, please call (317) 278-6771 for a phone interview.
Link: http://www.medicine.iupui.edu/IARC/neuro/
3. Pervasive Developmental Disorders Research Study
The Section of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine is conducting a study designed to study the effects of aripiprazole in children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD‚s). Participants must be children between the ages of 5 and 17 with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) as well as behavioral difficulties such as irritability, tantrums, aggression and self-injurious behavior. Participants must have no medical illness and not have had a previous adequate trial of aripiprazole. Participants will receive study medication at no charge. For additional information about study requirements and study procedures, please contact us at (317) 948-9766 or kidpsych@iupui.edu.
4. Alcohol Drinkers Needed
Earn up to $350 for three sessions in our lab that include exposure to alcohol. The IU Alcohol Research Center seeks Caucasian alcohol drinkers aged 21- 27. After an interview, each qualified participant will visit our lab 2 times to measure how alcohol affects brain function. The study takes place at the University Hospital, Indianapolis. Payment for taking part in the study is the only benefit to participants. For more information, please call us at 317-948-6551 or email erptest@iupui.edu.
Link: http://iupui.edu/~gpra
5. IU Simon Cancer Center seeks students for summer program
Do you know of high school or college students who have an interest in cancer research? If so, tell them about the IU Simon Cancer Center's 2012 Summer Research Program. The cancer center's annual Summer Research Program, held in partnership with the IUPUI Center for Research and Learning, places students with a mentor physician or researcher for nine weeks on the IUPUI campus. Additional information and an online application is available at www.cancer.iu.edu/srp. Applications are due Feb. 17.
Link: http://www.cancer.iu.edu/srp
6. Success Academy: Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Mr. Wayne Hilson, Interim Director of the Diversity Scholars Research Program, will discuss the benefit and importance of capitalizing on undergraduate research opportunities that are available at IUPUI. This event will take place on Wednesday, February 15th from 12:00pm ˆ 1:00pm in the Multicultural Success Center Classroom (Taylor Hall Room 115K). For more information, please contact the Multicultural Success Center at (317)274-2815 or mciupui@iupui.edu.
7. Volunteers Needed for the 8th Annual IUPUI International Festival!
When: Wed., 02/22 from 5:00pm ˆ 9:00pm
When: Thur., 02/23 from 7:00am ˆ 4:00pm
Where: Campus Center
Contact: Please email Evelyn at ehovee@iupui.edu with the date and hours you wish to volunteer.
Fulfill Service Learning and Scholarship Volunteer Hours
Scholars can, in most cases, count hours volunteered toward fulfillment of service learning and volunteer requirements.
Students should check with their scholarship adviser or contact the Office of Student Scholarships.
8. Volunteer at the 2012 International Student Employment Conference!
The Office of International Affairs will be hosting the 2012 International Student Employment Conference on Friday, February 10th. It will be a great opportunity to volunteer and get service hours! The following positions are needed:
9:00 am to 10:30am - Student Registration
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Mock Interview Registration/Help
3:00pm to 4:30 pm. - Help With Mock Interview Organization
If interested, please send your name and desired position to Ashley Oliver at oiaprgms@iupui.edu.
9. Amazing Spring Break Opportunity
IUPUI Freedom Rides ˆ Apply Online Today!
March 13-17, 2012
Are you interested in taking a spring break trip with purpose? Join us as we travel to Memphis, Tennessee for the 1st Annual IUPUI Freedom Rides. During this experience, you will be able to explore your own leadership strengths and passions while learning about past and current social justice movements. You will visit historical sites, meet community leaders, participate in service and work with other IUPUI students committed to making a positive social change on campus and beyond. The trip cost per participant is $75.
For more information and to apply for the trip, visit: lead.iupui.edu. The application deadline is Friday, February 10, 2012
IUPUI Freedom Rides is sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement and Housing & Residence Life
Link: http://lead.iupui.edu
10. IUPUI Post Holiday E-waste Clean Up
Have left electronics that need to be recycled? Unsure of how to do it? RecycleForce will be on campus collecting items from 12-4pm on Friday February 10th in the Blake Street Circle, which is located off North Street just Northeast of the Conference Center and Hotel. For more information on what items to bring go to www.recycleforce.org. If you have any questions e-mail: cjmccorm@iupui.edu.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/183042331791749/
11. Department of Music and Arts Technology presents: Dr. Zhian Zhao
Dr. Zhian Zhao will be performing on a traditional ERHU Chinese instrument on Monday, February 13 at 7:30pm in IT Building 152. Tickets will be $5 at the door.
12. Department of Music and Arts Technology presents: Guitarist Jordan
Host/Sponsor: Indiana Society of the Classical Guitar and IUPUI Department of Music and Arts Technology
Venue: ICTC Building 152 ˆ 535 W. Michigan Street
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Price: $10 General Admission / Free for ISCG Members
Parking: Visitor parking is available at the Gateway Parking Garage - 525 N. Blackford St., directly Northwest of the Informatics and Communications Technology Complex.
13. Film and Discussion: Pray the Devil Back to Hell
PRAY the DEVIL BACK to HELL
documentary film and discussion
Friday, February 10th
5:30-7:30pm
University Library, Lilly Auditorium
(UL Lower Level)
755 W. Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
This documentary is being shown in anticipation of a talk at IUPUI by Nobel Peace Prize laureate, peace activist, and author Leymah Gbowee on Feb. 16th at the IU Law School.
SYNOPSIS
Pray the Devil Back to Hell is the extraordinary story of a small band of Liberian women who came together in the midst of a bloody civil war, took on the violent warlords and corrupt Charles Taylor regime, and won a long-awaited peace for their shattered country in 2003.
As the rebel noose tightened upon Monrovia, and peace talks faced collapse, the women of Liberia ˆ Christian and Muslims united - formed a thin but unshakable white line between the opposing forces, and successfully demanded an end to the fightingˆ armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions.
In one remarkable scene, the women barricaded the site of stalled peace talks in Ghana, and announced they would not move until a deal was done. Faced with eviction, they invoked the most powerful weapon in their arsenal ˆ threatening to remove their clothes. It worked.
The women of Liberia are living proof that moral courage and non-violent resistance can succeed, even where the best efforts of traditional diplomacy have failed.
Link: http://international.iupui.edu/event-registration
14. French Film Screening - Paris Je T'aime
Mark your calendars! FSA and the Latino Student Association will be co-hosting our first film screening of the semester - 'PARIS JE T'AIME' on Monday Feb. 13th at 6PM in Taylor Hall 2137. Bring a date... or who knows, maybe you may end up finding your next <<grand amour>> at the screening?!


Join the IUPUI Francophone Student Association and the IUPUI Latino Student Association as we celebrate the culture of love before Valentine's Day!


Free pizza and drinks provided.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/~frenchcl/about.html
15. The Vagina Monologues
V-day is a global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Students from the Law School, Medical School, and IUPUI will be performing Eve Ensler‚s play The Vagina Monologues to raise money for V-day and Legacy House in Indianapolis (www.legacy-house.org). Someone is sexually assaulted every 2 minutes. You can do something about it, and it's as easy as coming to our events! We're also collecting used cell phones for the Verizon Hope Project. They will be refurbished and donated to women's shelters. You can bring them to any of our events for drop them in our collection box, located in Daly basement of Med Sci Bldg.
The Vagina Monologues Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, 7:00 p.m. Wynne Courtroom, Inlow Hall, IUPUI 530 W. New York Street Tickets available at the door or at the link. Visitor parking is available in the garage north of Inlow Hall on California Street. Proceeds go to Legacy House, a free-counseling service for those affected by violence and 10% of proceeds go toward the National V-day campaign. The 2012 spotlight is on the Women and Girls of Haiti.
Link: http://iupuivday2012.eventbrite.com/
16. Community Art Classes at Herron: Register Today
Register for spring, non-credit community art classes at Herron! Adult and Youth Classes. Starts February 18.
EVENINGS AT HERRON program for adults and high school students. Wednesday nights, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spring semester begins February 22. "Experimental 2D Mixed Media" or "Clay Constructions: Handbuilding".
SATURDAY SCHOOL: Eight Saturdays of art for adults and youth in grades 2 to 12. Many class options. Starts February 18. sschool@iupui.edu,(317)278-9404.
Link: http://www.HerronCommunity.org
17. Artist and Essayist Buzz Spector
On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:30 pm in the Basile Auditorium of the Herron School of Art and Design.
Franklin "Buzz" Spector is dean of the College and
Graduate School of Art in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. An internationally recognized artist, his work makes frequent use of the book, both as subject and as object, and concerns the relationships among public history, individual memory and perception.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/events/304888796224608/?ref=ts
18. IUPUI genesis Deadline: February 16th
Time is running out if you would like your poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction or art to appear in the 40th Anniversary issue of genesis, the Art and Literary Magazine of IUPUI. The deadline for submissions is February 16th. Send sooner than later.
Link: http://iupuigenesis.submishmash.com/submit
19. Campus Center Student Health
Feeling sick? Aches and pains? Need a physical?
Come see the Nurse Practitioner at the Campus Center!
We offer high quality, low cost health care services to IUPUI students.
Free Wellness screenings too!
The clinic is located in the Campus Center, Suite 213. We are next door to the Jagtag office.
Open Monday through Thursday 11am to 4pm. Call for an appointment or just walk in!
Contact us at (317)274-2274
Link: http://health.iupui.edu
20. Slim It to Win It at NIFS
The anxiously awaited return of the NIFS Slim It to Win It is almost here! Join us for the 2nd annual Slim It to Win It, a 10-week fat loss competition. Choose your coach and team (morning, noon and evening times available) and sign up for your first BODPOD through February 19. Twice weekly training sessions start February 20 and go through April 27. Challenges such as the max number of pushups in 2 minutes will keep you motivated and the competition fierce! The team which loses the highest average percentage of body fat will win the competition. Members of the winning team will each receive 3 FREE months of membership at NIFS. Celebrate your success at the Grand Finale on May 7. Cost: $15 members ($140 for guests). This includes a high performance program t-shirt, 2 BODPODs (body composition analysis) and 20 training sessions. Five dollars from each entry will be donated to pur Lifestyle Rx scholarship program.
Questions? Call Lori Griffin at 274-3432 ext 226.
Link: http://www.nifs.org
21. What Can Graduate School Do For You?
Learn how graduate education fits into your overall career plan at a free
virtual information session at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February
13. During this educational session, faculty, staff, and students answer
specific questions attendees may have about the process of applying to
graduate school and share examples of successful graduate students‚
experiences in graduate school. The focus of this session will be
increasing attendees‚ chances of selecting, applying and being admitted
into a graduate program which is a "good fit." You can attend the session
live at Ball State University or view the session in streaming video at
the IUPUI Graduate Office, UL 1170.
Link: https://bsu-adm.edu.185r.net/survey/index.php?time=2012-02-13%2016%3A00%3A00&id=161&timeID=58
22. Are You Ready For Kelley?
Are you unsure if you are ready to apply to the Kelley School of Business? Join us online for Are You Ready for Kelley February 15th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You will use our online advising portal to chat live with an academic advisor. Go to link to access online advising. Contact Laura Owens at lmwatson@iupui.edu if you have any trouble accessing the online advising portal.
Link: http://kelley.iupui.edu/undergrad/academics/onlineadvising.cfm
23. Kelley School of Business Applications for Fall 2012
Applications for the Kelley School of Business for fall 2012 are now being accepted and are due March 1st. Go online to view the admission requirements and to access the online application. For any questions, please contact the Admissions Coordinator, Laura Owens, at lmwatson@iupui.edu.
Link: http://kelley.iupui.edu/undergrad/admissions/kelley.cfm
24. Valentine's Day Mixer with the Entrepreneurship Club
Join the Entrepreneurship Club of IUPUI at the Valentine's Day Mixer: a great way for IUPUI students and entrepreneurs to meet each other and chat. The students would greatly benefit from being able to speak "one-on-one" with entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs would be able to meet students and discussstarting a business, funding, marketing, management, and thinking of a big idea. Date: Feb. 14th Time: 5-6:30 PM Location: Campus Center 309 Please RSVP: entre@iupui.edu.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/~entre
25. What will you wear to the 8th Annual IUPUI International Festival?
Accessorize.
Wear traditional clothing from your home country or a place you've visited or would like to visit and enter the Best Dressed Contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card at Barnes and Noble @IUPUI.
Categories: Best-Dressed Student, Staff/Faculty, and a $50 gift card for the Best-Represented Student Group. Sponsored by Barnes and Noble@IUPUI.
Enter at the Best Dressed Contest table
When: Thursday, Feb. 23rd 10:30-2:30
Location: Barnes and Noble @IUPUI Bookstore
Link: http://www.international.iupui.edu/festival
26. Nominate an Outstanding Student Employee or Student Supervisor!
As part of National Student Employment Appreciation week (April 9-13, 2012) IUPUI and the Office of Student Employment recognize our finest student employees and supervisors!
How Can You Nominate an Outstanding Student Employee or Student Supervisor?
Visit our link for online applications and information. Nominations are due by 5pm, Wednesday, February 15th, 2012.
Link: http://employment.uc.iupui.edu/Employers/StudentEmploymentAppreciation.aspx
27. IUPUI Biology Club
The IUPUI Biology Club will be having a meeting Thursday, February 9th at 11:00am in SL/LD 300. Come join us for lunch and learn about what Biology Club is doing this semester!
In preparation for the April plant sale, we need volunteers to help out in the Greenhouse on top of the Science Building. Sign up here!
Contact Jeremy at jdsherer@iupui.edu if you have any questions or would like to subscribe to Biology Club.
Link: www.supersaas.com/schedule/Biology_Club_Vol_Calendar/Spring_Plant_Sales
28. Author Events in Barnes & Noble @ IUPUI
Join us for the following authors who will be signing copies of their books: Joseph T. Reese, author of Street Stories God's Glory: Spread the Good News, will be in store on Monday 2/13 from 12 pm to 2 pm. Author Sandra Lofland-Brown, author of cancer is tough BE TOUGHER, will be in store on Wednesday 2/15. All proceeds of Ms. Lofland-Brown's book sales are donated to the Simon Cancer Center tissue bank research.
Link: http://www.iupui.bncollege.com
29. Indiana Members Credit Union
Indiana Members Credit Union
Auto Loan Rates As Low As 2.9% APR*
Contact Samantha Carpenter, Campus Branch Manager, at 636-8479 or email scarpenter@imcu.com.
*$50 membership savings account, checking account and net direct deposit required.
Rate subject to change and effective 2/1/2012. Current IMCU loans exempt. Subject to credit approval.
30. 2nd Annual "A Date with Timmy" Date Auction
Once again Timmy Global Health will be hosting the annual "Date with Timmy" Date auction on February 9th in CE 450A. This year 100% of the proceeds will go to support our new partner organization, Banelino, in Monti Cristi, Dominican Republic! The set up will be the same as last year. Guys and girls will each be partnered with a date package including dinner and a fun activity for afterwards. Single? You may take the person on stage out using the date package! Taken? Use the date package for you and your boyfriend/girlfriend!
Date packages include gift certificates to amazing places around Indy such as 45 Degrees, Palomino, Mama Carolla's, Aesop's Tables, Fastimes Indoor Karting, Yellow Rose Carriages, IntoSalsa Dance Studio, Crackers Comedy Club and sooo much more!
Doors open at 7:00pm with the live auction beginning at 7:15pm. There is no charge to attend, but you are strongly encouraged to bring money to bid on our lovely ladies and gentlemen! Cash and checks will be accepted. Of course, food and drinks will also be provided! Hope to see you all there!
31. Nominate a Graduating Senior for 2012 Civic Engagement Plater Medallion
Attention, graduating students! As you reflect on your years at IUPUI, has your involvement in community work made a strong impact on you? IUPUI wants to recognize this impact! Graduating undergraduate IUPUI students who have had meaningful involvement in civic engagement activities during their years at IUPUI (such as volunteering, service learning, political activities and community-based internships) are strongly encouraged to apply for the William M. Plater Civic Engagement Medallion. December 2011 and Spring/Summer 2012 graduates are eligible. For more information, contact the IUPUI Center for Service and Learning at csl@iupui.edu or (317)278-2662.
Link: http://csl.iupui.edu/platermedallion.asp
32. Accepting Nominations for IUPUI Advisor of the Year
Know an outstanding faculty or staff academic advisor or an amazing advising administrator? Then nominate an advisor for the Advisor of the Year Award, sponsored by JACADA. The Jaguar Academic Advising Association (JACADA) invites students, faculty, staff, and alumni to nominate faculty or staff academic advisors as well as advising administrators for the Advisor of the Year award. The purpose of the Advisor of the Year Award is to honor an academic advisor who demonstrates a deep commitment to providing an exemplary educational experience for IUPUI students. Nominations will be accepted until February 17, 2012, and can be submitted online.
Link: https://surveycentral.uc.iupui.edu/AdvisoroftheYear.aspx
33. IUPUI's new Director of Student Financial Services
Rebecca E. Porter, Executive Director of Enrollment Services and Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services at IUPUI, announced that the campus has selected Marvin Smith to be IUPUI's Director of Student Financial Services. Smith was selected after a national search that attracted candidates from around the nation.
Smith comes to IUPUI with 22 years of experience working in financial aid. He is currently serving as the Senior Associate Director of Financial Aid at Purdue University-West Lafayette. In addition, to his 14 years of experience at Purdue, Smith has also served as the Director of Financial Assistance Services at Ivy Tech State College, Lafayette.
"We are very pleased with Marvin's wealth of experience at both a national research university as well as a community college campus. Marvin's a great match for our campus," Porter said.
Smith has been very involved in federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid program development and implementation. Smith has been president-elect, president and past-president of the Indiana Student Financial Aid Association and has served on the executive council of the Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA). "I am a passionate advocate for college student access and success, quality services, and the use of technological innovation," Smith said.
Link: http://newscenter.iupui.edu/5488/IUPUI-Director-of-Student-Financial-Services-Selected
34. OPEN MIC: February 16th
On February 16th at 7:30 we return to Tavern on South (423 W. South Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225) for a night of student readings.
Join us for food, conversation, prizes, and words by IUPUI students.
FREE and open to all ages.
A limited number of spots are open for readers. If you are interested in reading, contact Chad Redden: chadredden@gmail.com.
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/232464223505750/
35. Leadership Foundations
Spend Valentine's Day learning about Leadership!
Tuesday, February 14
CE 268
5-6 pm
This month, Tina VanSteenbergen, Education Specialist for the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity, will be joining us and sharing about Leading through Conflict. Many regard conflict as something to be avoided in leadership, but at this interactive seminar we will discuss the benefits of conflict and practical ways to navigate through it as a leader.
We'd LOVE to see you there!
Link: http://life.iupui.edu/osi/leadership/programs/foundations.html
36. Student Activities Programming Board - Upcoming February Events
The Student Activities Programming Board @ IUPUI has a great February event line-up. All of these events will be free - be sure to check them out. Take a little bit of time off from your busy school schedule and relax with us!
February 13, 2012 @ 7PM in CE450 - Dave and Ethan - College Dating Coaches
February 16, 2012 @ 8:50PM at Pan Am Plaza - Ice Skating
February 21, 2012 @ 6:06PM in the CE Atrium - Erin Sparks
Link: http://iupui.edu/~sapb
37. Join our campus Komen team IUPUI Jaguars!
If you are interested in having your office, student group, or class join the Komen team 'IUPUI Jaguars' please attend our kick off meeting February 28th 10am in UL 1126.
Questions/comments contact Maggie McGaughey mmcfarli@iupui.edu, 274-2211.
38. Display your IUPUI pride with an IUPUI Jaguars License Plate
IUPUI Jaguars plates are available through your local license branches. Just ask for the IUPUI Jaguar specialty plate form. This process is easier than ever to display your IUPUI pride.
A $25 fee (tax deductible) payable at the time you purchase your plate is still in effect. This $25 supports the campus scholarship program. The license branch also charges a $15 fee to process specialty plates.
If you have any questions, please call or e-mail me.
Yvonne Owens
Office of Alumni Relations
IP 241, IUPUI
(317) 274-5063
yowens@iupui.edu
Link: http://www.alumni.iupui.edu
