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1. Sam H. Jones Community Service Scholarship
6. University College Student Council
7. ADHD and Dyslexia Research Study
10. Athletics Volunteer Opportunity
11. Online Survey Available for IUPUI Food Service
12. All-Natural Drinks at Barnes and Noble
13. Campus Center Clinic Free Screenings
14. The 6:06 Coffeehouse Series
15. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
17. William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
18. Alpha Phi Omega presents The Hangover
19. Women's Leadership Awards Nominations
21. LGBT Awareness at IUPUI Mini-Grants
23. Asian Heritage Month Events
24. Faculty Seeking Other Faculty
25. Career Workshop: Resume Writing
26. Alternative Spring Break Trip
27. Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
30. IUAA to Award Scholarships
31. Celebrating Black Intelligence
32. Fibromyalgia Research Volunteers Needed
33. Healthy Male Research Volunteers Wanted
34. New Onset Type 1 Diabetes Study
35. Summer Camp Counselors Needed
36. JagPerk: Shen Yun Performing Arts
39. Liberal Arts IMPACT Stories
42. Center for Research and Learning
46. Halo 3 and Ping Pong Tournament
50. 2010 National SAAB Conference
52. Hunger Banquet
53. Parking Service Announcement
54. DP Spring Membership Drive
1. Sam H. Jones Community Service Scholarship
Are you looking for a way to get involved on campus and in the community? Are you a student who has a passion for positively impacting your community? Have you considered applying for the Sam H. Jones Community Service Scholarship Program? This program contributes to the public good and supports the continued involvement of students in service, leadership, and social advocacy. It will grow you as a student, a professional, and a person.
This scholarship program is a perfect avenue for the civically engaged and community service-minded student to serve, learn, and grow. Currently, the Sam H. Jones Scholarship is seeking qualified students for Community Service Scholars, ServiceCorps Scholars, Fugate Scholars, Service-Learning Assistants, and America Reads * America Counts Coaches and Team Leaders. The earliest application deadline is approaching on March 1st. The selected “Scholars” will partake in a year of IUPUI’s nationally recognized service-learning as part of the Sam H. Jones Program, while receiving one of the school’s most noted scholarships.
To find out more, attend one of the free interest sessions where you can hear from a panel of current program scholars, ask questions, and learn more about this amazing opportunity. Feel free to bring your lunch. These will be held: February 18th from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. in CE 306, February 19th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in CE 306, and February 22nd from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in CE 306.
For more information about the scholarship, visit http://csl.iupui.edu/ocs/4c3.asp.
Link: http://csl.iupui.edu/ocs/4c3.asp
2. Budgeting Your Money
Student Financial Services is offering “Budgeting Your Money” – a workshop designed to encourage students to track their expenses, consider their wants and needs, recognize that money management is about making wise choices, and practice living within their budgets. Wednesday, February 10, 2010, Campus Center 305 at 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact finaid@iupui.edu or visit http://www.cashcourse.org/iupui.
3. Vermont Street Closing
VA Steam Line Timeline:
All dates approximate and updates will be made as they are available As earlier announced, CTE (Citizens Thermal) will be installing a new 14” steam line for the VA Hospital, in support of the new Wishard Hospital Wednesday, February 3rd Equipment and materials arriving and will be staged on the green space west side of Beauty Avenue south of Vermont Street.
February 6th – March 6th, Vermont Street from the east side of the Dental School to Beauty Avenue, the row of gravel parking spaces just south of Vermont in this area and the southern most row of parking in lot 54 will be closed. DS Patient Parking (Lot 55) and the sidewalks on the south side of the Dental School will remain open. This area will re-open as pipe is laid.
Starting February 6th, green space on the Westside of Beauty Avenue between Oral Health and Administration Building, along with the 6 eastern most parking spaces (3 on the north and 3 on the south) in Lot 60 will be captured. The shoring operation, which will take place around Feb. 10th-12th, will create some vibrations, so occupants of OR and AO should take all precautionary measures to protect valuables mounted on walls or placed on surfaces during this time.
See more information at http://www.masterplan.iupui.edu.
Link: http://www.masterplan.iupui.edu
4. Mardi Gras Madness Auction
St Mary’s Child Center – Mardi Gras Madness Auction -- Friday, February 19th
Come be a part of the St Mary’s Child Center Mardi Gras Madness Auction. This auction benefits the children of the center and brings in over 40,000 dollars each year. As a volunteer you can:
Help with set up prior to the auction, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Help during the event (monitoring auction items, selling mardi gras items, serving food, drinks, etc) 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Help with tear down after the event (most needed) 11:00 p.m.
Please register at http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/community/programs/inthestreets/. Contact Suzanne Graham with any questions sezeller@umail.iu.edu.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/community/programs/inthestreets/
5. Tailgate on Blue Friday
Taste of… a Tailgate Party. To celebrate the Colts going to the Super Bowl, join the party in the IUPUI Campus Center Food Court on Friday, February 5th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Serving Italian sausage and more with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Link: http://food.iupui.edu
6. University College Student Council
University College Student Council (UCSC) is a student group made up freshman, and of students from University College at IUPUI. UCSC represents UC students in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) on various issues. UCSC also plans entertaining and educational events throughout the year to help students meet new people and have fun. We are asking for more members to join in this meeting on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in CE 268. Hope to see you there.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=261341542354&ref=mf
7. ADHD and Dyslexia Research Study
Investigators at IU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry are conducting a research study of an investigational medication for children age 10-16 with ADHD and/or Dyslexia. Evaluations are conducted during screening visits. Study involves up to eleven visits and lasts up to ten months. Participants receive study procedures and medication or placebo at no charge. Call 317-278-3472 or email kidpsych@iupui.edu.
Link: http://www.indianactsi.org/clinicaltrial/?task=displayOne&id=187
8. Bipolar I Disorder
Investigators at IU School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry are conducting a research study of an investigational medication for children and adolescents, age 10-17, with Bipolar I Disorder. Study involves approximately 42 visits and lasts up to 15 months. Participants receive study procedures, mental health evaluations, and medication or placebo at no charge. Call 317-278-3472 or email kidpsych@iupui.edu.
Link: http://www.indianactsi.org/clinicaltrial/?task=displayOne&id=188
9. Bipolar Study
The Indiana University Medical Center Mood Disorders Clinic is searching for people between the ages of 18-60 with bipolar disorder or mood swings to participate in a clinical trial. Qualified participants will receive medical and psychiatric exams at no cost. The study consists of questionnaires and a brain scan (MRI). At that time participants have the option to continue on for further treatments with medication. Risks associated with the study will be disclosed prior to study initiation.
For more information, call 317-278-3311. Please leave your name and a phone number at which you can easily be reached.
10. Athletics Volunteer Opportunity
IUPUI Athletics is hosting the Summit League Swim Championships from February 18th – 20th and is looking for volunteers to help serve as timers at the meet. This is an opportunity to come support the university as we host a key athletics competition. All volunteers will be provided a complimentary meal. Openings needed during following sessions:
Thursday Afternoon Session – 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday Evening Session – 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday Afternoon Session – 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday Afternoon Session – 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday Evening Session – 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact John Rasmussen at jrrasmus@iupui.edu for more information.
Link: http://www.iupuijags.com
11. Online Survey Available for IUPUI Food Service
In partnership with the university's Common Theme, the annual Spring Customer Satisfaction Survey for Food Service has gone digital. The link is available on the homepage of the food service website or by clicking here:
http://www.customsurveysolutions.com/Chartwells/2010/Spring/IUPUI.
This short anonymous online survey is conducted by a nonaffiliated company and all results and comparisons are reported back to the university. The findings of the survey help us better serve the IUPUI community through customer service, food offerings, hours of operation and more. The link will be open from February 8th through February 26th. Thank you in advance for your participation.
Link: http://food.iupui.edu
12. All-Natural Drinks at Barnes and Noble
Try out our new, all-natural fruit juices by Bolthouse Farms, crafted from 100% natural ingredients and full of essential nutrients.
Link: http://www.iupui.bncollege.com
13. Campus Center Clinic Free Screenings
Did you make a resolution to get into shape this year? Have you wondered if your cholesterol is high? The Campus Center Clinic offers free health screenings to IUPUI students. Check your blood pressure, body mass index, cholesterol, glucose, vision and see how fit you are. Come to CE 309 on Tuesday's from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Beginning Monday, February 22nd, screenings will be available twice a week. Mondays 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in CE 305.
Link: http://health.iupui.edu
14. The 6:06 Coffeehouse Series
Join us for the second performer for the 6:06 series this Tuesday, February 9th at 6:06 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Sonya Renee is a nationally renowned slam poet that challenges misconceptions, stereotypes, and tells it like it is. She's appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and the hit reality TV Series, "Monique's Fat Chance." She's also an active women's rights advocate. Free coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies will be provided, along with free T-shirts.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/~sapb
15. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy
The Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy’s Policy, Economics, and Law Working Group is Proud to Present:
R. Andreas Kraemer
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
IUPUI Campus Center, CE 409
420 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Security through Energy Policy: Germany at the Crossroads
Abstract:
The greatest concern in Germany regarding climate change is that developments around the world might harm political stability in other countries, result in a loss of trade, induce migration, and ultimately cause conflict. Through his research, R. Andreas Kraemer from the Ecologic Institute describes how Germany deals with this issue by proactively developing new energy solutions, setting effective energy policies domestically, and promoting good climate policy abroad. In the recent article entitled “Security Through Energy Policy: Germany at the Crossroads”, Kraemer discusses Germany’s current transformation in energy policy, focusing mainly on energy production from renewable sources and measures promoting energy efficiency, and explains how responses to the challenges of climate change are exported through cooperation with other E.U. member states, energy exporters and the establishment of bilateral links. The publication can be accessed by visiting http://ecologic.eu/2984.
Link: http://ecologic.eu/2984
16. RISE Town Hall Meeting
Uday Sukhatme, Exec. Vice Chancellor, is hosting five town hall meetings this spring to seek student, faculty, and staff input, and provide information regarding academic initiatives at IUPUI. The first town hall will be Feb. 15th, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., in the Lilly Auditorium. Mary Fisher, Assoc. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, will discuss the RISE Initiative(RISE=research, international, service learning, and experiential learning). For more info on RISE, go to http://www.iupui.edu/rise. A listing of RISE courses is available at http://registrar.iupui.edu/rise-challenge.html.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/administration/acad_affairs/
17. William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe
Thursday, February 18th at Indpls Museum of Art, Toby Theater from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Moderator will be Fran Quigley, IU Law Professor and IU-Kenya Partnership Assoc. Director. Indy Film Fest presents an exclusive screening of “William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe” at the IMA’s Toby Theater. In this acclaimed and powerful documentary, filmmakers Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler explore the life of their father, the late radical civil rights lawyer William Kunstler, recounting the historic causes that Kunstler fought for and revealing a man who risked public outrage and the safety of his family so that justice could serve all. The evening will be hosted by Waples and Hanger, one of the state’s only law firms concentrating on civil rights and constitutional freedoms. With a long history of reforming public policies and advocating for legislative solutions to systemic civil rights abuses, Richard Waples and JauNae Hanger will provide a unique and local perspective in an engaging Q&A session, moderated by Fran Quigley — Visiting Professor of Law at Indiana University School of Law (Indianapolis) and the Associat
e Director of the internationally recognized Indiana-Kenya Partnership — immediately following the film. Join us in the lobby of the Indianapolis Museum of Art for pre-screening cocktails and conversation. Show starts at 7:30. Mark your calendars and call your friends.
Ticket Information: $9 Public/$5 Student
Link: http://www.indyfilmfest.org/
18. Alpha Phi Omega presents The Hangover
Join Alpha Phi Omega for free movie night Thursday, February 11th at 6:00 p.m. We will be watching The Hangover. Popcorn, soda and candy will be provided free of charge. Join us in Taylor Hall in room 2135 for a great night.
For more APO events and information, visit our website at: http://www.apoto.org.
Link: http://www.apoto.org
19. Women's Leadership Awards Nominations
Nominations are now open for the annual Women's Leadership Awards given to outstanding faculty and staff during Women's History Month by the IUPUI Office for Women. All current IUPUI students, faculty and staff may nominate women leaders who are either full-time or part-time faculty or staff. Criteria and nomination forms can be found at http://lead.iupui.edu. Nominations are due by Friday, February 26th. Awards will be announced at the leadership reception on March 30th at Campus Center.
Link: http://lead.iupui.edu
20. Jags in the Streets
Family Services of Central Indiana on Wednesday, February 17th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Family services of Central Indiana is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to preserve and strengthen families through counseling, education, and support. As a volunteer you will be helping organize and clean the children’s playroom to provide a safe and sanitary and well organized area for children to play. Please register at http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/community/programs/inthestreets/.
Contact Suzanne Graham with questions at sezeller@umail.iu.edu.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/outreach/community/programs/inthestreets/
21. LGBT Awareness at IUPUI Mini-Grants
The LGBT Faculty/Staff Council at IUPUI is awarding multiple $500 mini grants to faculty, staff, and students who wish to promote or enhance knowledge, tolerance, sensitivity, and/or develop understanding of GLBT issues and/or the GLBT community through the development of co-curricular academic programming. Examples are, but not limited to, attending GLBT-focused event(s), purchasing GLBT-related film/media, paying GLBT-focused speaker honorariums/fees, supporting GLBT-focused research and so forth.
The LGBT Faculty and Staff Council is open to all faculty, staff, and graduate/professional students who have an interest in LGBT issues on campus. Interested persons can join our list serve and OnCourse site by emailing me at jtlittle@iupui.edu.
22. Impact IUPUI Kicks Off
Impact IUPUI, the annual campaign for IUPUI faculty and staff, has started. Watch for more information from your school and unit coordinators about how to support programs, scholarships and initiatives right here on the IUPUI campus.
Go to http://www.impactiupui.iupui.edu/ for places to give and for more information about the campaign.
Link: http://www.impactiupui.iupui.edu/
23. Asian Heritage Month Events
Asian Heritage Month is celebrated in April at IUPUI. If you have events that you would like placed on the IUPUI Asian Heritage Month printed calendar, please send information to http://life.iupui.edu/ccl/campus-programming/forms/culture_events.html. The title, date, time, location, descriptions, and sponsors must be confirmed by February 18, 2010 in order to be placed on the calendar.
Link: http://life.iupui.edu/ccl/campus-programming/forms/culture_events.html
24. Faculty Seeking Other Faculty
Several faculty in the School of Liberal Arts have formed the Associate Faculty Advisory Board to resolve working condition issues faced by part-time faculty. We are looking for similar groups on campus or other faculty - part-time or full-time - who want to pool information and resources and create an IUPUI Associate Faculty Center to address issues for all part-time faculty on campus. If you are interested in this, please contact Tracy Donhardt, tdonhard@iupui.edu.
25. Career Workshop: Resume Writing
University College’s Academic and Career Development presents our next offering in the ACD Career Workshop Series: “Resume Writing - Put Your Best ‘YOU’ On Paper!” Wednesday, February 10th at 12:00 p.m. in CE 308 (Campus Center.) We’ll discuss your ‘sales’ strategy, successful formats, skills employers look for, what to include, and problems that will land your resume in the trash. Don’t miss this informative session—learn how to make your average resume excellent. Feel free to bring your lunch.
Brought to you by University College Academic and Career Development. Click on Career Workshops at http://www.uc.iupui.edu for more information.
Appointments or questions: 317-274-4856 or career1@iupui.edu.
Link: http://www.uc.iupui.edu/students/career/workshops.asp
26. Alternative Spring Break Trip
Do you want to help people, but do not know how? Then come join YALL (Youth Advocating Leadership and Learning), on our Alternative Spring Break Trip. YALL has been helping the gulf coast rebuild since 2005 when Katrina hit. This year we will be traveling to Atlanta, GA from March 14th - 19th to aid the relief efforts for the floods that devastated them last September. This trip is a great learning opportunity in which you can help others, build lasting friendships, as well as gain a resume building experience. To learn more about us we will be holding information tables as well as sign ups on these dates from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Tues, Feb. 9th and Wed. Feb. 10th on the first floor of the Campus Center, as well as Feb. 16th on the second floor of CE and Feb. 17th on the first floor of CE. At these times we will be collecting deposits that will secure your spot on the trip. These deposits will be $75 dollars and non-refundable. For more detailed trip information please visit our website and click on the ‘Docs’ tab. Hope to see you there.
Link: http://www.iupui.edu/~yallindy
27. Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee
It is time to come together to plan the 2010 Hispanic Heritage Month. The first meeting will be Tuesday, February 16, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The planning committee will use this time to discuss needs, goals, and expectations for the heritage month celebration in September. If you would like to be a part of the planning process, please email cclife@iupui.edu for more details. This message is brought to you by Campus and Community Life.
Link: http://life.iupui.edu/ccl/culture-diversity/
28. Grant Money Available
Need funding for your graduate work? Then apply for a GSO Educational Enhancement Grant today.
The Graduate Student Organization hands out thousands of dollars in grant money every semester, and this Spring we could be giving some to you. If you are a graduate or professional student looking for conference, research, or training funding, visit http://gso.iupui.edu to learn more about the EEG. But don’t delay, the application deadline is March 31st.
Link: http://gso.iupui.edu
29. Apply for USG positions
Want to run for an Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Executive Position? Starting February 10th, applications will be available to apply for positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the student body for the 2010-2011 school year. The application is due by February 26th. For more information please attend one of the Call-Out meetings on February 10, 2010, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., CE 306 or February 11, 2010, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m., CE 306. Also check out http://usg.iupui.edu for info.
Link: http://home.usg.iupui.edu
30. IUAA to Award Scholarships
The IU Alumni Association will award 28 $1,000 scholarships in 2010 to full-time, undergraduate students attending any IU campus who are the sons and daughters of IUAA members. Two scholarships will be designated for qualifying students from each of IU’s eight campuses. The remainder will be awarded to students on an at-large basis. Applications must be returned by April 2. Apply online or call Cornelius Wright at 1-800-824-3044 and request an application.
Link: http://alumni.indiana.edu/programs/iuaascholars
31. Celebrating Black Intelligence
Join the IUPUI National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. for the 1st Annual Black Affair. This elegant night of dining and networking will consist of speaker, Brandeis Marshall, Computer Information Technology Assistant Professor at Purdue University, speaking on this year’s topic, “Celebrating Black Intelligence”.
The event will take place at the IUPUI Campus Center Multi-purpose Room 450 A, with seating starting at 6:30 p.m. and dinner beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ticket Prices are $5 for IUPUI Students, $15 for Non-IUPUI Students (college ID required), and $25 for faculty/staff/community members. 10% of the proceed will be donated to the RedCross Haitian Relief Fund through Help Us Help Haiti. Tickets can be purchased through the Black Affair Committee Chair Danielle Neveles.
For more information on the event and speaker please visit our website at https://nsbe.usg.iupui.edu/.
Link: https://nsbe.usg.iupui.edu/
32. Fibromyalgia Research Volunteers Needed
Fibromyalgia Clinical Research Center at Indiana University is pleased to announce the third in a continuing series of research studies for fibromyalgia entitled: Drug and Talk Therapy for Fibromyalgia is currently open to recruitment. We are conducting this study to better understand how talk therapies, such as education and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), can improve the therapeutic benefits of medications for fibromyalgia.
Savella ®,(milnacipran) is an FDA approved drug for fibromyalgia. The safety and efficacy of Savella has been established in two US-based clinical studies involving over 2,000 patients with fibromyalgia. Because Savella has already been shown to be effective when used in isolation to treat fibromyalgia, we are conducting the study to determine whether combination treatment (Savella + talk therapy) is more efficacious than just Savella or talk therapy alone. Participants are randomized to either Savella or placebo (sugar pill) and will receive either CBT or an educational phone series.
If you are interested in learning more about this study, including inclusion and exclusion criteria, associated risks, and potential benefits; PLEASE feel free to contact the Fibromyalgia Clinical Research Center at 317-278-3971.
Link: http://www.fibrofit.net/drugtalk
33. Healthy Male Research Volunteers Wanted
IU School of Medicine is looking for healthy men to participate in a research study regarding Osteoporosis. A one-time visit lasting 4 hours will include free non-invasive bone density measurement, free blood sugar screening, and free blood pressure check.
Volunteers must be healthy males ages 20–50. You will receive $70.00 as compensation when all study procedures have been completed. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Paul at 317-274-0950 or pasparks@iupui.edu.
34. New Onset Type 1 Diabetes Study
Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Children’s Hospital are conducting a new clinical trial for newly diagnosed children and adults with Type 1 diabetes. In this study, we are testing whether an investigational protein called glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) will help people continue making some of their own insulin. To join this study, you must fulfill both conditions below:
• Be between 16 and 45 years old
• Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes less than 3 months ago (within the past 100 days).
Qualified participants will receive study medication, physical exams and blood glucose testing supplies at no cost. Risks associated with the study will be disclosed prior to study initiation. For more information call: 317-278-8879 or toll free 1-866-230-8486 to speak with a research nurse.
Link: http://rileychildrenshospital.com/parents-and-patients/programs-and-services/diabetes-research.jsp
35. Summer Camp Counselors Needed
Looking for a summer filled with fun and sun? IU's Camp Brosius brings the traditional summer camp experience to alumni and individuals of all ages. Guests participate in a variety of age-appropriate recreational activities implemented by college students employed by the university. Ideal candidates are energetic, top-notch students who possess a strong work ethic. Counselors work for a minimum of ten weeks in Wisconsin. Meals and housing are provided. Apply online at http://www.campbrosius.com.
Link: http://www.campbrosius.com
36. JagPerk: Shen Yun Performing Arts
A Shen Yun show is art you can feel good about. Themes of kindness, compassion, and courage are brought out through the songs of eminent vocalists and stunning choreography. The human spirit triumphs over adversity in powerful, thought-provoking dances. It's a truly uplifting & inspiring experience. Don’t miss your chance to see the Shen Yun Performing Arts on March 9th and 10th at the Murat. Discounts tickets are available to IUPUI employees and students at http://www.indianashows.org. Simply enter the code sy2010.
Link: http://www.indianashows.org
37. Sabbatical Speaker Series
Material Witness: Memory, Heritage, and California Mission Landscapes
Elizabeth Kryder-Reid, Associate Professor, Anthropology and Museum Studies
What could be more beautiful than the vivid colors of a California mission garden, more charming than a fourth grader’s meticulously crafted mission model, or quainter than a hand-tinted postcard of a monk working his garden? Beneath this innocuous veneer, however, lies a complicated story of how the past is remembered. This talk will peel back some of the layers to explore how these sites came to be such iconic landmarks of California history and embedded in cultural memory.
Tuesday, February 9th, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CE – Campus Center Room 268
RSVP/Information: Patti Hair, phair@iupui.edu.
38. New Skinny Beverages
Need help keeping that New Year’ Resolution? Ask a Barista how at the Barnes and Noble @ IUPUI cafe with our new Skinny Beverages, made with skim milk and sugar free syrup.
Link: http://www.iupui.bncollege.com
39. Liberal Arts IMPACT Stories
Liberal Arts IMPACT Stories Series
Hear how a Liberal Arts graduate helped an Indiana business succeed.
Jan Breiner Frazier
Managing Member, Planning Plus LLC
Ms. Frazier has been a consulting professional since 1987. Planning Plus serves clients in industries ranging from service to manufacturing to health care, both in the for-profit and not-for-profit arenas, as well as boards and associations. She is also a teacher and regular speaker at national meetings and conferences.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch is provided Campus Center Room 406.
RSVP/Information: LibaRSVP@iupui.edu
Sponsored by the School of Liberal Arts Dean’s Office and the Liberal Arts Student Council.
40. CTL Winter Lecture Series
Science Education in the Modern World; Why and How
The IUPUI Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) welcomes 2001 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Carl Wieman, Ph.D., to the IUPUI campus as part of its CTL Winter Lecture Series. This lecture series honors nationally recognized scholars who have made a contribution to their discipline as well as teaching and learning within their discipline.
In this lecture, Wieman will talk of how, guided by experimental tests of theory and practice, science has advanced rapidly in the past 500 years.
Guided primarily by tradition and dogma, science education meanwhile has remained largely medieval. Research on how people learn is now revealing how many teachers badly misinterpret what students are thinking and learning in traditional science classes and from exams.
However, research is also providing insights on how to do much better. The combination of this research with modern information technology is setting the stage for a new approach that can provide the relevant and effective science education for all students is needed for the 21st century.
Wieman will discuss the needs of science education in the modern world for all citizens, and describe what research is telling us about how the brain learns, the failures of traditional teaching practices to meet today's educational needs, and teaching practices that have been shown to be much more effective.
This event is free and open to the public.
Link: http://ctl.iupui.edu/winterseries/2010
41. Free Career Workshops
Free career workshops are being held for alumni and students at the new Community Learning Network classroom facility on the south side of Indianapolis. The new classroom facility is located at 555 E. County Line Road, Greenwood (just west of the Greenwood Airport). There will be two career workshops and one COBRA workshop. The workshops will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. with the first set of workshops beginning at 9:00 a.m. The workshops titled “Unemployment or Underemployment: Strategies to Get Ahead—and STAY Ahead!” and “Job Search 2010—Keep Your Job Search HOT in Today’s COOL Economy!” will focus on strategies for job searching, interviewing, and networking in the current economy. If you would like more details on the workshops or to register go to http://www.alumni.iupui.edu and scroll down the events calendar until you see “Free Workshops.”
Link: http://www.alumni.iupui.edu
42. Center for Research and Learning
College students from all disciplines and populations interested in research can gain hands-on experience during the Center for Research and Learning’s Summer Research Programs. There also are opportunities available for a limited number of high school students. The CRL SRP places students with a faculty mentor or researcher for nine weeks (June 1st to July 30th) on the Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis campus. Students work with faculty who are conducting leading-edge research. The program’s primary goal is to increase student research and education to provide them effective pathways for lifelong active learning and professional development. Each student receives a stipend (payment). Some programs make arrangements for student housing, and housing fees are deducted from student stipends. The application is available online at our website http://www.crl.iupui.edu. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2010.
Link: http://www.crl.iupui.edu
43. Non-Journalism Majors
The School of Journalism is offering a three-credit hour class for non journalism majors during the second eight weeks beginning March 9th through May 7th.
C327 Writing for Mass Media (Writing to Get Published) meets from 12:00 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class number 33820.
Think you have the next best-selling novel in your head? Have an idea for a short story? How about a poem, a children’s book, an informative article or even a clever verse for a greeting card? If so, then C327 Writing for Mass Media (Writing to Get Published) is for you.
In this course, we will take a practical, hands-on approach to capturing and refining your idea, researching possible places to pitch it, creating a project management plan and preparing necessary materials to send. We’ll discuss publishers versus self-publishing, agent or no agent, copyright and other rights, along with target audiences and potential markets. And, of course, writing is only half the battle – we’ll also talk a little about how to market yourself and your work. Guest speakers and peer review will also help you go from just “thinking about it” to actually “doing it.”
Link: http://journalism.iupui.edu
44. Energy Club Brown Bag
Dr. Andrew Hsu gives a presentation about energy issues and what is being done at IUPUI through the Lugar Center for Renewable Energy. Wednesday, February 10th at 12:00 p.m. in CE 409. Feel free to bring a lunch.
45. Chancellor's Restaurant
Enhance your "Fresh Start" to a new year with a fresh start today. Join us at Chancellor's for a quick, hot and healthy breakfast before you dive into your work day. Chancellor's now features new breakfast menus for these cold winter months.
An enhanced beginning deserves a sweet ending.
Chef Dan Noble will exceed your expectations with his decadent dessert delights. The new dessert menus offered in Chancellors were designed to arouse all the senses. Complete any meal by selecting from these delicious confectionary offerings. Both venues are located inside the University Place Conference Center and Hotel, Valet Parking available. Make your reservation now at http://www.opentable.com or call us at 317-231-5221.
Link: http://www.universityplace.iupui.edu
46. Halo 3 and Ping Pong Tournament
Want something fun to do while helping out a good cause at the same time? Want to win some cash? Come out to Engineers Without Border's Game Night. On Friday, February 19th in the Campus Center Game Room, EWB will be hosting a Halo 3 and ping pong tournament for anyone who wants to attend. Registration is $5. You can register at the event or pre-register by emailing Jeannie Sego at jsego@umail.iu.edu. All proceeds from the event benefit Engineers Without Borders' school they are building in Santo Domingo, Ecuador.
Link: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=270088134102&ref=ts
47. Fitness Center Discount
Did you know the National Institute for Fitness and Sport located here on campus offers a discount to Faculty, Staff and Students at IUPUI? Call 317-274-3432 to schedule a tour or stop by. We are located on the IUPUI campus, behind the IU Natatorium, at 250 University Boulevard. Free 14-day trial memberships available.
Link: http://www.nifs.org/
48. Discussion on Reparations
Inspired by author and performance artist Damali Ayo’s “National Day of Panhandling for Reparations,” University Library will host an open, non-judgmental discussion on reparations on February 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in Ashby Browsing Room, University Library 2nd Floor. Special guest conversation starters: Dr. Ian McIntosh-Office of International Affairs Rev. Mmoja Ajabu -local activist Patricia Jordan- Panhandling participant.
Link: http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/displacement
49. Join Team Jaguars
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is Saturday, April 17, 2010 on the IUPUI campus. Team Jaguars is always the largest team in our category and we would like you to help us again this year. You can help by registering at the link below and signing up your friends and family as well. Team Jaguars is for everyone. Help us make an impact as individuals and as a team as we raise funds, awareness and hope for an end to breast cancer. Each member of Team Jaguars will receive an IUPUI shirt as well.
Link: http://race.komenindy.org/site/TR?fr_id=1070&pg=entry
50. 2010 National SAAB Conference
The IUPUI SAAB Chapter and other partners will host the 2010 National Student African American Brotherhood Conference - "Courage to Believe . . . Power To Act: Creating a Legacy of Change" held March 26-27th, 2010 in the University Place Conference Center. This conference is open to community high school students, college students, faculty, staff and the community at large who are concerned with the success and development of African American and Hispanic males. More information is available at http://saabnational.org/conferences/iupui.htm or by calling 317-278-6856.
51. Greening IUPUI Grant Fund
IUPUI is providing up to $50,000 annually to fund student, faculty and staff led initiatives which will "green" IUPUI by advancing the Sustainability Principles. The Greening IUPUI Fund will be used to put on conferences, conduct research, provide education and training, and provide funding for new programs and projects. Applications are due February 28, 2010. Visit http://www.sustainable.iupui.edu to download an application.
Link: http://www.sustainable.iupui.edu
52. Hunger Banquet
IUPUI Hunger Banquet
Saturday, February 20th, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Campus Center-Room 450
The Hunger Banquet is designed to promote awareness and cogent discussion of world hunger—an unconscionable reality for one out of every six people, most of whom are in the developing world. The format of the Hunger Banquet provides a unique way to encourage dialogue on the topic through a “tiered-dining” experience that divides guests into “first world,” “second world,” and “third world” and tailors the meals to the different economic strata represented.
In addition, the event features ethnic food donated from Indianapolis restaurants, diverse cultural entertainment (for instance, last year’s event featured Indian dancing and Brazilian Capoeira performances), and Imani Workshop selling fair-trade Kenyan crafts.
All proceeds of this year’s event go to benefit the IU-Kenya Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Program, http://www.iukenya.org/orphans.html.
Tickets will be available for $10 in advance and $12 at the door. These can be purchased online or at IUPUI campus offices. For more information, see http://www.iupui.edu/~ghsig.
Link: https://ghsig.usg.iupui.edu/HungerBanquet/tabid/1858/Default.aspx
53. Parking Service Announcement
The Indy Dolphins Invite will be on Campus February 5-7, 2010. Participants in this event will be parking at Herron, and the Sports Garage-Expect heavier traffic in these areas. Matches will start at 4:00 p.m. weekdays and 6:00 a.m. on the weekend. Any vehicle without a valid permit will be charged a parking fee of S4 dollars.
Link: https://www.parking.iupui.edu/parking.do
54. DP Spring Membership Drive
Have you always been interested in civic engagement, but didn't know how or where to channel your ideas? Are you looking to participate in something that will look great on your resume? Democracy Plaza is expanding, and we want you to be a part of our team. Look for us tabling all next week in the Campus Center, Feb. 8th - Feb. 11th. Questions? E-mail us directly at dplaza@iupui.edu. We look forward to seeing you there.
Link: http://dplaza.usg.iupui.edu
