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Current Top Stories from JagNews
1. Summer 2008 Recreation Membership
2. Volunteer At An Indians Baseball Game
3. America Reads and America Counts Now Hiring
4. Autism Research Study at Riley Hospital
5. Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study at Riley Hospital
6. Research Study: Adults With ADHD and Their Families
7. IU School of Medicine Alcohol Study
8. IUPUI Walking Trails Survey
9. Campus Campaign Concludes with Considerable Contributions
10. Are You An Artisit Looking To Showcase Your Talent?
11. Herron Offers Adult Painting Class
12. Summer Spanish for Beginners and Above
13. Honor Someone Affected By Cancer
14. Natatorium Hiring for Summer
15. Osteoporosis Back Pain Study
16. The Herron Experience '08 ~ Art Couture
17. Fight Against Kidney Disease
18. Mentoring Scholarship Opportunity
21. Lunch Time Yoga Relieves Stress
22. Summer Day Camp
1. Summer 2008 Recreation Membership
It’s not too late to pay your Summer Recreation Fee. If you forgot to pay your summer recreation membership fee online when registering for your classes, it’s not too late to pay. You can pay your summer recreation fee any time at the Natatorium Pro Shop/Service Desk (located in the PE/NT building, lower level). Stay active this summer and sign up for one of our aerobics classes or find your Zen in one of our Yoga classes.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/~iupuirec/
2. Volunteer At An Indians Baseball Game
IUPUI is once again sponsoring a day with the Indians Baseball in Education field trip for elementary-high school students all over the state. Want a free ticket to the game? Volunteer to help our IUPUI tent May 15th or May 21st.
Questions? Contact Maggie McFarlin at mmcfarli@iupui.edu
Register now! http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/community/programs/indians/indians_volun.html
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/community/programs/indians/indians_volun.html
3. America Reads and America Counts Now Hiring
We are looking for motivated individuals who qualify for Federal Work-Study and want to make a difference assisting youth in math and reading (K-9th grade). Qualifying students are placed at nearby IPS schools and community centers to provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Pay begins at $9.00 per hour. Paid trainings are provided.
Tough schedule? We will work with you to create a flexible schedule that fits you!
Apply on-line today at www.csl.iupui.edu/cws
Questions? Contact Morgan Hughes at 278-3474 or a href="mailto:mohughes@iupui.edu">mohughes@iupui.edu.
Link: http://csl.iupui.edu/cws
4. Autism Research Study at Riley Hospital
The Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center at Riley Hospital for Children is conducting a Research Study for children and adolescents aged 5 – 17 years old who have Autism. If your 5 - 17 year old has Autism, he or she may qualify for a research study involving study medication and clinic visits with a child psychiatrist and qualified research staff at no charge. The purpose of this study is to find out if the medication, aripiprazole, is helpful for the treatment of irritability, aggression and/or self injurious behavior as well as to determine if adding the medication, D-cycloserine, improves social behavior in children and adolescents with autism.
In addition to free medication, some subjects may be able to participate in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) research designed to study brain activity.
Participation requirements and risks involved in this study will be disclosed prior to study enrollment. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please call 317-278-6253.
Link: http://clinicalresearch.medicine.iu.edu
5. Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Study at Riley Hospital
The Christian Sarkine Autism Treatment Center at Riley Hospital for Children is conducting a Research Study for 4 – 12 year old children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism Spectrum Disorders include Autism, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). If your 4 – 12 year old has an ASD, he or she may qualify for a research study involving study medication and clinic visits with a child psychiatrist and qualified research staff at no charge. The purpose of this study is to find out if the study medication will help to improve some of the behaviors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Participation requirements and risks involved in this study will be disclosed prior to study enrollment. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact us at 317-274-1218 or kidpsych@iupui.edu.
Link: http://clinicalresearch.medicine.iu.edu
6. Research Study: Adults With ADHD and Their Families
Investigators at IU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry are conducting a research study to test an investigational medication for adults with ADHD and to learn about the impact of adult ADHD on families. Must be living with a person of the opposite sex for at least 3 months and have a child 6-17 years of age living in the home. There are up to 13 visits with participation lasting up to 8 months. Participants will receive study procedures and medication or placebo at no charge. Participants are also compensated $20/visit. To learn more information about this study and its requirements, call Riley Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Clinic at 317-278-7333 or email kidpsych@iupui.edu
Link: http://www.clinicalresearch.medicine.iu.edu/body.cfm?xyzpdqabc=0&id=1794&action=detail&ref=36
7. IU School of Medicine Alcohol Study
Ready for your next drink? Then researchers at Indiana University want to know how your brain reacts to alcohol and the smell of a good, stiff drink. If you qualify, you’ll have an MRI scan of your brain, alcohol during the MRI, and $220 for participating. You must be 21-35 to participate. Confidentiality is assured, but we will need to know about your: drinking history, family history of trouble with alcohol, sense of smell, drug use, and general health. To see if you qualify, and for more detail, call 317-278-6771 for a phone interview.
8. IUPUI Walking Trails Survey
You have been asked to participate in this survey as part of a study to determine the knowledge of trails on and around the IUPUI campus. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LyiUdLXLJsxyvCxLZMymlg_3d_3d
9. Campus Campaign Concludes with Considerable Contributions
The 2008 IUPUI Faculty/Staff Campus Campaign set a new record for giving this year. More than $317,000 was contributed by IUPUI faculty and staff, exceeding last year's total of $294,917. These dollars benefit programs, activities and scholarships here at IUPUI. Thank you to all who gave and to those who served as school/unit coordinators.
Link: http://www.campuscampaign.iupui.edu/default.htm
10. Are You An Artisit Looking To Showcase Your Talent?
For the third year in a row, the Indiana State Fair will be all about Indiana University for an entire day. On IU Day on Aug. 7, IU departments will take over the fair’s main street with 40-plus booths and exhibits touting IU’s strengths. As part of the outdoor arts neighborhood, IU will sponsor an “Artists in Residence” program, whereby qualified artists would be paid a stipend for showcasing their talent (painting, sculpture, ceramics, print or furniture making, etc.) and answering questions during a four-hour shift. As part of the package, we also would require one original, signed (and framed) creation to be used for future IU fair display and/or given to IU VIPs for their help at the fair. Stipends may vary but are expected to be about $650. Students will also be given four general admission tickets to the fair and a commemorative IU t-shirt.
You can learn more about IU’s presence at the fair online at www.indiana.edu/~fair. If you’re interested in setting up an interview to overview your samples or portfolio, please contact Angela Tharp at a href="mailto:anzahn@indiana.edu">anzahn@indiana.edu or (812) 855-1175 no later than May 23.
Link: http://www.indiana.edu/~fair
11. Herron Offers Adult Painting Class
Adult Beginning Painting Class
For adults who want to learn how to paint with oils.
• 10-classes meet once a week on Tuesday nights, 6-9 p.m.
• Class meets at Herron’s Eskenazi Hall on the IUPUI campus.
• Taught by Herron alumni and/or award-winning Herron student.
• Limited to 20 students per class.
• $210 tuition (additional fee for parking pass; syllabus and material list will be sent to registered students).
Session 1: May 13th -July 15th (Tuesday nights, 6-9 p.m.) Instruction in oil painting to further develop existing skills and interests. Students will learn about color, form, composition and various paint applications. Basic drawing skills recommended.
For more information visit sschool@iupui.edu.
Link: http://www.herron.iupui.edu/community/classes
12. Summer Spanish for Beginners and Above
Are you, or a friend or relative, eager to learn Spanish? IUPUI Community Learning Network Noncredit Program offers easy enrollment for beginners, as well as those with prior experience with Spanish, who want to dedicate time this summer to improving their skills. Students will speak only Spanish as they learn basic conversational skills necessary to communicate at an introductory level of proficiency. Past participants have appreciated the small class size, individual attention, and relaxed atmosphere. The Institute was developed by Enrica Ardemagni, IUPUI Spanish Department faculty and an authority on language immersion programs.
Link: http://www.cln.iupui.edu/
13. Honor Someone Affected By Cancer
During the grand opening of its new patient facility this summer, the IU Simon Cancer Center will honor 10,000 people who have been touched by cancer through its “Faces of Cancer” ribbon campaign. Please consider honoring or remembering someone affected by cancer by visiting the Faces of Cancer Web page at www.cancer.iu.edu/giving. You may request as many ribbons as you would like and there is no cost to do so.
Link: http://www.cancer.iu.edu/giving
14. Natatorium Hiring for Summer
Swim Instructor applicants should have previous swimming experience and work well with children. Lessons are offered Monday through Thursday evenings until June 2nd then they will be offered Monday through Friday. On the job training is provided. If you are interested in teaching swim lessons, please call Joey Black at 317.278.3727 or email her at blackjr@iupui.edu
Link: http://www.iunat.iupui.edu
15. Osteoporosis Back Pain Study
Doctors who specialize in Osteoporosis Care at Indiana University are conducting a study comparing two medications, FDA approved for the treatment of osteoporosis, and their effect on osteoporosis related back pain.
You may qualify to participate if you:
-are female, post menopausal, age 45 or older.
-have had 2 months of back pain likely caused by an osteoporotic spine fracture not responding to pain medication.
Patients who participate in the study will receive free of charge:
-Bone Mineral Density testing
-X-rays
-Lab work
-One of two medications approved to treat osteoporosis
If you are interested, or know some one who might be, please contact a research nurse at 317-278-8346 to get further information or schedule a screening visit.
Risks will be disclosed prior to enrollment.
16. The Herron Experience '08 ~ Art Couture
Introducing Herron's new fundraising event The Herron Experience ~ THE '08. Join 300 community friends for a funky cocktail/casual chic evening of Art Couture or high fashion wearable art and an opportunity to experience Herron. Don't miss the evening's runway show spotlighting the creativity and talent of over 40 Herron students and alumni, and their artistic take on wearable art. Walk throughout Eskenazi Hall to see the art and design that students create here at Herron every day.
The VIP Reception kicks the night into high gear followed by a progressive dinner featuring nearly 20 restaurants that will tour you through Eskenazi Hall, an art auction and sale, the wearable art runway show, drinks, desserts, DJs and dancing. Taste some of the finest culinary creations by the city's most notable chefs. Participating restaurants and vendors as of May 1st are as follows:
14 West Restaurant, Adobo Grill, Broad Ripple Farmers’ Market, Café Nora, Café Patachou, Canal Bistro Mediterranean Grille, Capri Restaurant, Columbia Club, Elements, Gusto, Hoaglin Fine Catering, Hubbard and Cravens Coffee Co., J. Gumbo’s Down Home Cajun Cookin’ , Kona Jacks Fish Market & Sushi Bar, L'Explorateur, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, PF Chang's China Bistro, R bistro, Sangiovese, Sullivan's Steakhouse, Thomas Caterers of Distinction Proceeds from this event will support Herron's community outreach initiatives, including the Herron Galleries and Visiting Artist Lecture Series.
The Herron Experience '08 ~ Art Couture (THE '08) Saturday, June 7, 2008 7:00-11:00 p.m. Eskenazi Hall
735 West New York Street
On the IUPUI campus
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Event Schedule
6:00-7:00 p.m. Exclusive Eskenazi VIP Reception (for event sponsors and VIP ticket buyers only) 6:00-8:30 p.m. Brooklyn-based minimalist nu-folk/country/rock group KaiserCartel
7:00 p.m. Progressive Dinner, 7:00 p.m. The Lauth Family Foundation 100 for $100 art sale & auction, 8:30 p.m. Innovative Runway Show, 9:00 p.m. Desserts, 9:00-11:00 p.m. Tube Processing Corp. DJ’s & Dancing Reservations
$175 VIP (includes VIP Reception, reserved runway show seat)
$125 Patron Level (general admittance)
valet parking available for all attendees Contact Nellie Gonzalez Moshier at (317) 278-9473 or nmoshier@iupui.edu for more details and/or reservations.
Link: http://www.herron.iupui.edu/support/the08
17. Fight Against Kidney Disease
The 5K Kidney Walk will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Eagle Creek Park. Registration is at 8:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. There is no registration fee. Call 800-382-9971 for further information. Enter for a chance to win a $500 Simon Mall Visa. Bring your entire family and friends for a worthy walk. Rain or shine.
Link: http://walk.kidney.org
18. Mentoring Scholarship Opportunity
Now Looking For Student Mentors To Support The Success Of Nina Scholars.
The Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Program provides support to students who are former foster youth, who have physical disabilities or who are returning adult students with children. The program seeks skilled and committed IUPUI students to serve as mentors and tutors for the 2008-2009 academic year.
The Nina Scholars Mentoring Program is designed to support the academic success of Nina Scholars using peer support and tutoring guided by assessment and goal setting strategies. We are seeking scholarship mentors who:
•Have an interest in the success of students from underserved backgrounds •Have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA •Have strong interpersonal skills •Have the ability to tutor in areas of academic strength •Willing to support the overall success of the Nina Scholars Program •Are engaged in the IUPUI campus and are familiar with campus resources
Program expectations:
•Mentor up to four scholars weekly
•Tutors scholars in your areas of academic strength •Provide weekly mentoring reports •Attend weekly mentor meetings •Attend and occasionally lead weekly workshops for new scholars •Attend all Nina Scholars Events •Enroll in the appropriate University College Mentoring Course Mentors will receive $1,000/semester and will be required to work 10 hours/week. For more information contact Charlie Johnson at chajohns@iupui.edu. or (317) 278-7878.
19. Composer Jordan Munson
Graduate student Jordan Munson will be performing original musical compositions with eight special guests to accompany him on Monday, May 12th at 7:30 p.m. in IT Room 152. This is free to all.
Link: http://www.music.iupui.edu
20. Adult Beginning Painting
Adults who want to paint with oils can learn how this summer! Herron School of Art and Design's Community Learning Programs is offering a summer "Adult Beginning Painting" class that will meet at Herron for ten Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m. This new, non-credit class starts May 13th and runs through July 15th. Tuition is just $210. Register now by contacting Susan Grade, Community Learning Coordinator, at (317) 278-9404 or sgrade@iupui.edu.
Link: http://herron.iupui.edu/community/classes
21. Lunch Time Yoga Relieves Stress
HRA Work/Life, Intramural & Recreational Sports & the Student Wellness Coalition offer ongoing yoga classes. The summer classes start Monday, May 12th. Registrants pay the semester recreation fee ($51.30 for staff/faculty, $23.00 for students) and may then attend the 12:05-12:45 p.m. classes in Campus Center Room 409 on Mondays and the Union Building Room 130 on Wednesdays. For more info and the registration form, visit www.hra.iupui.edu and check under Hot Topics.
Link: http://www.hra.iupui.edu
22. Summer Day Camp
Looking for a way to spend your Economic Stimulus check this summer? Invest in your children, and sign them up for IUPUI Sport Complex Camps! IUPUI Summer Day Camp offers sports/activities and also Academic Electives. Drop off at 7 a.m./pickup until 5:30 p.m.IUPUI Sport Complex also offers 5 Sports Camps: Swimming, Diving, Soccer, Tennis, Synchronized Swimming. Kids will exercise their bodies & their minds this summer at IUPUI Sport Complex Camps!
Link: http://www.sportcomplexcamps.iupui.edu
