Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Iris Film Festival

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd, at 7pm in RTV 251 (Radio-TV Center, Telecom Building) for the Third Annual Iris Film Festival.

The screening will include short films by local filmmakers and Indiana University students. There will be approximately 90 minutes of films, with a brief intermission.

Admission to the festival is free! There will be free movie candy, sodas, water and popcorn.

If you have an entry there is still time to submit! Email irisfilmfestival@gmail.com for details.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Interesting Fall 2009 Culture Studies Course: REL-R 388 Mandir and Masjid at the Movies

Rel-R388
Mandir and Masjid at the Movies
12511 / 12512 Fall 1:00P-2:15P TR
BH 245 Manring
Course carries Arts and Humanities and Culture Studies “A” distribution.

Mandir (temple), masjid (mosque), and other religious sites make frequent appearances in South Asian cinema, sometimes for surprising reasons.
In this course we will consider the meaning of religion in South Asia using film as our lens to explore “ambiguity of the sacred-secular distinction in Indian culture.” We will begin by reading and discussing two chapters on how scholars “read” film, with a bit of practice in class before our first film screening. Each week we will watch and discuss, in detail, one film.

Our broad topics include partition, gender, myth, fundamentalism, and the Diaspora. We will come to know a range of views on religion and its roles in the lives of South Asians through film produced in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and our reading of critical articles for each film. The films include mythologicals, social commentary, and Bollywood blockbusters, all of which have a great deal to tell us about religion in South Asia.

No prerequisites or prior knowledge of South Asian religions needed.

Other movies we may study, in addition to some very recent Bollywood films, include:
“Earth
“Khamosh Pani” (“Silent Water”)
“Hey Ram”
“Matir Moina” (“The Clay Bird”)
Bombay”

Monday, April 27, 2009

Two fall courses in Jewish Studies: "Zionism and Contemporary Israeli Society" and "American Jewish Cinema"

Two special visiting scholars will teach courses this fall:
Yossi Turner JSTU-J 303 “Zionism and Contemporary Israel”
Pearl Gluck JSTU-J 303 “American Jewish Cinema”

Professor Joseph Turner was raised in NYC in a modern Orthodox environment and made aliyah after high school. He did his doctorate with Eliezer Schwied at the Hebrew University and is presently a professor at the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. His main scholarly project, which also affects his teaching, is what he calls “the philosophy of Jewish existence” that deals with, among other things, Zionism, the Diaspora (and their relationship) and the theological implications of both. He is an engaging teacher and very intellectually invested in the contours of contemporary Jewish life, both here and in the Israel. He is extremely popular with the students at Schechter, both Israeli and American. He brings a wide knowledge of modern Jewish thought and a particularly deep knowledge of Zionist thought.

Internationally-celebrated filmmaker Pearl Gluck (http://www.palinkapictures.com/divan_about.html) will teach “American Jewish Cinema,” (see course description below).

Please note: Students may repeat JSTU-J 303 with different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.

Seats are still available in these two courses:

JSTU-J 303 Arts & Humanities Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Yossi Turner
Zionism and Contemporary Israeli Society
(10 seats have been set aside for Jewish Studies students in #29806: email clipsonw@indiana.edu if you would like to reserve a space in this course.)
MW 4:00-5:15 #27334

This course is intended to 1) deepen the students’ understanding of social, cultural, religious and political realities in present day Israel, and 2) compare these present-day realities with the late 19th and early 20th century Zionist visions that led to the development of the Land of Israel as a Jewish homeland. It is intended that this comparison will deepen the students' understanding of questions and challenges facing Israeli society in the present.

Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course; A&H

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JSTU-J 303 Arts & Humanities Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Pearl Gluck
American Jewish Cinema
(15 seats have been set aside for Jewish Studies students in #29810: email clipsonw@indiana.edu if you would like to reserve a space in this course.)
TR 5:30-6:45 classroom #29809; T 7:00-10:00 p.m. film showings

In this course, we will explore quintessentially American media created by Jews, as well as serious representations of Jewish identity in mainstream cinema. Using a historical perspective, we will analyze these cinematic representations in relation to American Jewish history, anti-Semitism, Jewish mobility and immigration through the course of the twentieth century. We will explore the fascinating phenomenon of how Jews have defined themselves and the “American dream” in front of and behind the camera: Various filmmakers, actors, and producers kept their Jewish identity hidden in the celluloid closet, while others used film to express an “ethnic pride.” Through weekly screenings, readings, and discussion we will look at the identity continuum of Jews in American media, from Molly Picon to Sarah Silverman, Eddie Cantor to Ali G, and Carl Laemmle to Steven Spielberg.

Films include: East and West, The Jazz Singer, Cast A Giant Shadow, Gentleman’s Agreement, The Pawnbroker, Annie Hall, and For Your Consideration.

Selected Readings From:
Antler, Joyce. Talking Back: Images of Jewish Women In Popular Culture.
Bartov, Omer. The “Jew” in Cinema.
Carringer, Robert. The Jazz Singer. University of Wisconsin. 1979.
Cohen, Sarah Blacher. From Hester Street to Hollywood. Indiana University Press. 1986.
Desser, David and Friedman, Lester. 1993. American-Jewish Filmmakers:
Traditions and Trends.
Gabler, Neil. An Empire of Their Own.
Hertzberg, Arthur. The Jews in America.
Hoberman, J., and Jeffrey Shandler. 2003. Entertaining America: Jews, Movies and Broadcasting. Princeton University Press.
Moor, Deborah. At Home In America.
Prell, Riv Ellen. Fighting to Become Americans: Assimilation and The Trouble Between Jewish Men and Jewish Women. 2000. Beacon Press.
Rivo, Sharon Pucker. “Projected Images: Portraits of Jewish Women in Early American Film”.
Sachar, Howard M. The Course of Modern Jewish History, Random House. 1990.
Shohat, Ella. “Unthinking Eurocentrism” 1994. Routledge.
Whitfield, Steven J. American Space. Jewish Time. 1988. Archon Books.

Particulars: Requirements for the course include class participation, an in-class presentation, regular short film reviews, and a final paper.

Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society (old) and Literature & the Arts (new) course; A&H

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: April 27-May 1

IN THIS ISSUE:

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* artWORKS: A DISCUSSION WITH NPR’S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don’t forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* Target - Bloomington, Team Leader
* Iowa Department of Natural Resources, AmeriCorps Position (Multiple Positions)
* Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, Marketing and Communications Director

Internships:

* The Tranel Financial Group, Marketing Intern
* BlueLock, Graphic Design Intern
* Kimpton Productions, Production Intern

Part-time positions:

* St. Charles Daycare Ministry, Teacher Aide (Non-Work Study)
* Indiana Magazine of History, Editorial Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* IU Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations, Research Assistant (Non-Work Study)

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A DISCUSSION WITH NPR’S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals Thursday, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wells-Metz Theatre, Department of Theatre & Drama, 275 North Jordan Ave.

Join us for an intimate conversation with NPR’s Scott Simon. Scott Simon is one of America’s most admired writers and broadcasters, having won every major award in broadcasting, including the Peabody and an Emmy. He has reported from all 50 states, five continents, and 10 wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Currently, he is the host of National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition, which the Washington Post called “the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial.”

During this discussion, participants will have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Simon’s multi-faceted career, followed by an open-floor question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored and presented by the IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Bloomington Kaplan FREE Events

The School year is coming to an end, but Kaplan has plenty of FREE Events and Classroom courses available. The local Bloomington Kaplan Center would like to invite you to the following free events listed in this email. If you would like to sign up for an event, please email me at Keely.Davenport@Kaplan.com or sign up online at www.kaptest.com

As an added bonus, Kaplan is also offering $200 off on any comprehensive course option between now and the end of the month! I have listed the local class options below.

If you have any questions about the FREE EVENTS or Class schedules, please feel free to contact the Bloomington Kaplan Center (812)339-0084 or call us toll free at 1-800-Kap-Test.

Good Luck in preparing for your future!!!
Have a great Day!


LSAT
LSAT Free Practice Test
Walk in Wednesday Practice Tests!
• Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm
(Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 hours to take the exam)

Other upcoming Practice Test Dates
• Monday May 18, at 5pm

Secrets of the LSAT SEMINAR- Thursday June 11th at 6pm
*Learn the Secrets of the LSAT admissions Process and Exam!



MCAT
MCAT Free Practice Test –Walk in Wednesdays
• Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm
(Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 and a half hours to take the exam)

MCAT Secrets of the CBT (Computer Based Test)
•Tuesday May 12th, 2009 6pm
Learn how the Computer Based Test works and bring all your MCAT test questions to be answered.

Med School Personal Statement Workshop
•Thursday May 14th, 2009 at 6pm
Learn what components are involved in preparing your personal statement


GRE
GRE Free Practice Test –Walk in Wednesdays
• Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm
(Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 and a half hours to take the exam)

Other upcoming Practice Test Dates
• Wednesday, May 20th, at 5pm



GRE Sample Class-
• Thursday April 23, 2009 at 6pm
Meet our fabulous GRE instructor and learn valuable strategies for tackling the GRE.



GMAT
GMAT Free Practice Test –Walk in Wednesdays
• Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
April 29, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 13, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm
May 20, 2009 from 3:00 pm until 9:00pm
(Walk in at any time and take a free test. Please be sure to allow at least 3 and a half hours to take the exam)

Other upcoming Practice Test Dates
• Tuesday, May 19th, at 5pm



GMAT Sample Class-
• Thursday April 23, 2009 at 6pm
Meet our fabulous GMAT instructor and learn valuable strategies for tackling the GMAT

If you would like to sign up for an event please log onto www.kaptest.com or call 1-800-kaptest.


***SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER*******
Before final exams begin, it’s time to get serious about your prep. We’d like to offer you a chance to take advantage of an amazing offer! When you sign up for a course before April 30th you’ll save $200* on any of Kaplan’s comprehensive course options. It doesn’t matter where your plans take you this summer; Kaplan has a comprehensive prep option that is right for you! If you are staying in the Bloomington, there are still a few seats left in the following classes:


Bloomington Class Options

LSAT
LSBL9006- Starts May 4th and meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Last chance to prep for the June LSAT in Bloomington!! Sign up today and start using your resources to study!


LSBL9007- Starts June 14th and meets only on Sunday

Flexible one time a week class! Gives you plenty of time to get all you’re studying in. Sign up today and get access to your online resources.


** Please log onto www.kaptest.com to see all our Bloomington LSAT Class Schedules!!

MCAT
MCBL9004 – starts May 11th and meets Mondays and Wednesdays

This class is the perfect class for the student who is looking to prepare over summer break and take the MCAT in August. Classes meet in the evenings, on Mondays and Wednesdays, so students are able to work or complete an internship during the day and attend class at night. This class also starts very early so students are able to get their books and access to their online resources, which means more time with the materials. This class also allows students to have the weekend. The class will conclude in time for the MCAT test dates in August and September.

MCBL9005B – Starts May 13th and meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

This class is the perfect class for the student who is looking to prepare over summer break and take the MCAT before heading back to school in the fall. Classes meet in the morning, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The class will conclude in time for the MCAT test dates in late July and, of course, August and September.

The instructor for this class is Jason Nguyen. Here is what some of his past students have said about Jason and the classroom environment he creates:

“He did an excellent job taking complex processes and explaining them.”

"He is an excellent teacher. He was and is always willing to meet up to discuss the MCAT. I would not change anything about his teaching.”

“He did a really good job teaching the course. He gave really good analogies and mnemonic devices that helped me learn a lot of concepts without having to actually memorize the material. I enjoyed his class a lot and am very glad that I decided to take this course with him.”

“He is an excellent teacher who knows how to relate to his students and keep them interested in the subject matter. I feel lucky to have had a teacher who knew how to make his students always feel comfortable to ask questions and participate in class. Also, I appreciate that he was always willing to take time outside of class for anyone that needed help.”


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MCAT Online is perfect for the self starter student who needs to prepare for the MCAT on his/her own terms.

Enroll today and start your prep tomorrow!


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Your competition to get into medical school is fierce – and a high MCAT score is a great way to stand out. If you’re taking the MCAT this summer or any time in the next year, now is the time to enroll! Call 1-800-KAPTEST to enroll today or visit us at www.kaptest.com/mcat to reserve your seat in any Bloomington class or our MCAT Online option. Seats are limited – don’t miss your chance to take advantage of this great offer! Remember, you have to enroll before April 30th to get this savings – so enroll today!



DAT and OAT
DABL9001/OABL9001- Starts June 1st and meets Mondays and Wednesdays
Excellent Instructor!!
Last chance to prepare before the 2009/2010 School Year!
Only class this summer!

GMAT
GMBL9002- Starts May 19th and meets on Tuesday and Thursday
Excellent Instructor!!
Last chance to prepare before the 2009/2010 School Year!
Only class this summer!

The instructor for this class is Kayleigh LeBak. Here is what some of her past students have said about Kayleigh and the classroom environment she creates:

“Kayleigh is excellent. She was great at teaching the material, very clear to understand, and she held my attention the whole time. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the topics on and strategies for the GRE. “

“She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were not always the most exciting group and she always did her best enthusiastic.”

“She is very knowledgeable about the subject [matter] and she cared about the student’s progress…… I would recommend her to others”


GRE
REBL9003- Starts May 10th and meets on Sundays only
Flexible one time a week class. This option gives you plenty of time to use all your resources! Great Instructor Kayleigh Lebak.

The instructor for this class is Kayleigh LeBak. Here is what some of her past students have said about Kayleigh and the classroom environment she creates:

“Kayleigh is excellent. She was great at teaching the material, very clear to understand, and she held my attention the whole time. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the topics on and strategies for the GRE. “

“She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were not always the most exciting group and she always did her best enthusiastic.”

“She is very knowledgeable about the subject [matter] and she cared about the student’s progress…… I would recommend her to others”

REBL9004- Starts July 7th and meets Tuesday and Thursday
Great 2x a week class which ends before the school year starts up!

The instructor for this class is Kayleigh LeBak. Here is what some of her past students have said about Kayleigh and the classroom environment she creates:

“Kayleigh is excellent. She was great at teaching the material, very clear to understand, and she held my attention the whole time. She is also extremely knowledgeable about the topics on and strategies for the GRE. “

“She was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were not always the most exciting group and she always did her best enthusiastic.”

“She is very knowledgeable about the subject [matter] and she cared about the student’s progress…… I would recommend her to others”


Keely Davenport
Marketing Manager
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions
(812)339-0084
Keely.Davenport@kaplan.com

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Web Based Video Series Seeks Communication and Culture Talent - Internship Credit Available!

GameZombie.tv, a media-rich game video show with a narrative theme, wants you! GameZombie.tv has an opportunity available for students interested in broadcast/Internet news as well as original video content.

GameZombie.tv is a student produced website creating stylish, fast paced, Internet-based videos that features original content and the latest trends and news in the video game industry. We are seeking highly motivated students who have strong goals, motivations, and outgoing personalities to join our team! Prior knowledge of the video game industry is not necessary, however ability to pick up on trends and present material with confidence will be a must. Most importantly, we want someone fun and energetic to help create totally original Internet content with us!

We have developed a strong internet based show called ButtonMashers which has received over 4 million views world wide. We are currently filming and editing our second season which promises to be even better than the original. We are also in post production on another ambitious web series that utilizes nearly 100% green screened footage. GameZombie will continue its trend of producing high quality and original video series.

Interns will select from one of the following specialized, professional Areas of Focus:

Development, Scripting, & Videography: researching the video game industry and current topics in-depth; developing branded game video show concepts, scripting, casting and shooting game videos, both documentary-style, (on location), and in the studio, (in house). Achieving advanced lighting set-ups, sometimes bluescreened, (project-dependent), achieving clean game capture and asset accumulation, and running quality control.

Post-Production & Editing: editing game videos to a high degree of professionalism using a broad range of multimedia software, including LiveType, Motion, Final Cut, AfterEffects, Photoshop, and Cinema4D. Implementing advanced and stylish motion graphics, color grading, and sound design. (Most of our interns fall into this category).

Web Design & Programming: enhancing and improving the functionality of a Webby Honoree Award winning website, including the speed and reliability of a proprietary, flash-based video loader/player and an advanced 3D-based profiles page. Maintaining a high-profile, media-rich site by creating attractive web graphics, overseeing and expanding the burgeoning online forum, and streamlining database code.

Production Management: overseeing a team of approximately fifty talented individuals with over thirty major projects in various stages of development at any given time, averaging ten completed original game videos per month. Managing project and asset distribution, exporting, compressing, and uploading completed videos for webstreaming; optimizing popularity on ITunes, IUSTV, CATS, DailyMotion, Crackle,
LiveVideo, Facebook, and over twenty other venues.

Entrepreneurial Business & Marketing: Identifying fresh new media markets, streamlining and positioning the competitive branding of the show; planning tours and documentary shoots of game companies and gaming conventions, including RedStorm N. Carolina, Midway Chicago, WSVG KY, GDC Austin, and GDC San Francisco; developing and enhancing strategic partnerships with web development companies around the world, building and maintaining positive relationships throughout the international game community.

Duration:
May 15 - August 15, 2009
10-15 hrs/wk, over part or whole of summer semester to reach appropriate total hrs for 3 credit hours, ie. 150-180 hrs. worked. Unpaid, but with numerous perks including trips to gaming conventions and mass distribution of the author's multimedia work.

Requirements: GameZombie.tv's primary requirement is that the intern demonstrate enthusiasm for both the video game industry and multimedia production. We look for applicants who possess software savvy and a willingness to explore and improve. You will be entrusted with important assignments and given increasing levels of responsibility toward overseeing these projects to conclusion. We like people with confidence, creativity, and energy. Professionalism and punctuality are key.

GameZombie.tv seeks writers/videographers, editors, web programmers/designers, production managers, and entrepreneurial biz strategists. We are interested in anyone with multimedia talent and/or enthusiasm for game culture and entrepreneurial creative projects involving a cross-over between videography and interaction design. Many of our editors began with little or no digital editing experience and have since developed large online portfolios and impressive skills with the FCP Studio 2. We're proud to say that all of our editors now appear on the first page of a google search of their name next to their editing projects.

Please email contact@gamezombie.tv or call 812-322-0138 or 260-241-3652 to learn how you can get involved with our exciting project!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

The Undergraduate Scholar

Got papers? Sick of spending hours on a paper that only your professor will see? Looking for a broader audience?

Look no further. The Undergraduate Scholar is currently accepting submissions for their Fall 2009 issue. The Undergraduate Scholar is a student run publication sponsored by Indiana University's Hutton Honors College. We publish the papers of IU undergraduates in all disciplines, but papers should have implications broader than an individual assignment or course. Submissions of all lengths are accepted. The entries are judged by the undergraduate editorial staff based on attention to mechanics, style, informative content, clarity, and contemporary appeal.

To submit a paper for review, students should e-mail their work as an attachment to uscholar@indiana.edu. The paper should be in Microsoft Word format and include a title page with the student's name, local address, permanent address, phone number, and e-mail address. Although we will continue to review submissions sent in throughout the summer, we recommend sending in your paper no later than Friday, May 1, 2009.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at uscholar@indiana.edu.

April 24 underground/City Lights double feature

Hello all, this week is the final underground/City Lights screening of the semester, and we have another of our regular double features. City Lights will be screening King Vidor's classic silent film _The Crowd_, followed by the underground presentation of Warren Sonbert's 1971 film _Carriage Trade_. We hope you can make it out for this special screening!
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Sonbert's longest film is a dense, intricate montage of images he shot on travels across America and around the world. Sonbert's montage is consciously non-didactic, in opposition to classical Soviet theories of montage. Instead, any hints of narrative or politics in his images are subordinated to editing itself, which is built around an extensive series of visual puns and echoes that work across the entirety of the film. The result is a rigorous formalism that, by challenging us to build our own connections between and among shots, confronts the biases and prejudices inhabiting the modes of cinematic perception to which we have become accustomed. (61 min.)
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The underground film series is sponsored by Indiana University's Department of Communication and Culture. All screenings are on alternating Fridays at 7 p.m. in room 251 of the Radio-TV building on the IU campus. All screenings are free and open to the public, and free parking is ample in the lot adjacent to the building, provided you clearly display an underground flyer on the dashboard of your vehicle.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Career Events!

IN THIS ISSUE:

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR
* SustaIN: INDIANA´S GREEN IDEAS AND NETWORKING EVENT
* artWORKS: A DISCUSSION WITH NPR'S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don't forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* Provident Funding - Mortgage Professional
* First Investors Corporation - Financial Services Representative
* Chatteris Educational Foundation - Chatteris Native-speaking English Tutor (CNET)
* The Hope Foundation - Web Designer

Internships:

* Philip Morris U.S.A. - Territory Sales Manager Internship
* Westlake Design - Graphic Design Intern
* Buskirk-Chumley Theater - Front of House Staff

Part-time positions:

* IU Academic Assistant Dean's Office, College of Arts and Sciences - Student Worker (Non-Work Study)
* WXIN - FOX59/ WTTV 4 - Part-Time Non-Linear Editor (Non-Work Study)
* Big Red Hot Air Balloons LLC - Hot Air Balloon Chase Team (Non-Work Study)

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INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station, Indianapolis IN

The Indiana Collegiate Career Fair (ICCF) is a premiere multi-school employment fair for current, degreed, or soon-to-be degreed candidates from any college or university.

Visit https://careerfairs.uc.iupui.edu/ for more information.

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SustaIN: INDIANA´S GREEN IDEAS AND NETWORKING EVENT Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Union Station, Indianapolis, IN

SustaIN: is a unique forum for students, business professionals, and the general public to meet with and learn from Indiana's research and industry leaders about green and sustainability initiatives and practices.

Visit https://sustain.uc.iupui.edu/ for more information.

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A DISCUSSION WITH NPR'S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals Thursday, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wells-Metz Theatre, Department of Theatre & Drama, 275 North Jordan Ave.

Join us for an intimate conversation with NPR's Scott Simon. Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters, having won every major award in broadcasting, including the Peabody and an Emmy. He has reported from all 50 states, five continents, and 10 wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Currently, he is the host of National Public Radio's Weekend Edition, which the Washington Post called "the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial."

During this discussion, participants will have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Simon's multi-faceted career, followed by an open-floor question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public.

Sponsored and presented by the IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you're looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

2009 Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest

As a last call and with the deadline of May 1st, I am writing to remind you of the 2009 Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest (http://ethreemail.com/e3ds/mail_link.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.org%2Fstudents%2Fessay%2F&i=1&d=2C8CFE4F-B5BE-422A-836B-37723B77CC0E&e=becker@indiana.edu), which includes separate divisions for both college students and junior faculty members.

The Sir John M. Templeton Fellowships Essay Contest encourages college students and young college professors around the world to study the meaning and significance of economic and personal liberty.

The Templeton Essay Contest awards cash fellowships to the authors of the top three essays, with entries reviewed by a panel of three distinguished scholars. Here is this year’s topic:

“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become
corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.”
—Benjamin Franklin

Which virtues contribute the most toward achieving freedom, and how can the institutions of civil society encourage the exercise of those virtues?

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Two Paid Getty Internships Offered This Summer

FREEWAVES is offering 2 paid Multicultural Undergraduate Summer Internships
through The Getty Grant Program for

a Web/Archive Intern and an Administrative Intern,

both for 10-weeks, full-time, $3,500 gross salary in Hollywood.

Freewaves is dedicated to the creative exhibition of innovative and culturally
relevant independent new media from around the world. Freewaves facilitates cross-cultural dialogues by inventing dynamic new media exhibition forms at experimental and established venues.


Candidates must be:

* members of underrepresented groups, particularly individuals of African
American, Asian, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander
descent

* currently enrolled as undergraduates, who will have completed at least
one semester of college by June 2009, and will not graduate before September
2009;

* residents of or attending college in Los Angeles County. Students who
have previously served as Interns for this program more than twice are not
eligible for this internship.

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Overview: From early June through mid-August 2009, The Getty Multicultural
Undergraduate Interns will undertake a variety of tasks, all entailing a high
degree of computer literacy. All of the tasks will be part of Freewaves long
time initiative to disseminate the new media arts.

Location: Both internships are located at Freewaves' Office at LACE
(6522 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood CA)

Administrative Intern

Administrative Intern Responsibilities: Provides program support on 20th
anniversary, 2010 festival planning, web site and marketing projects.
- Research (online and via phone).
- Image and video compression.
- Online marketing and optimization of Freewaves' web page.
- Developing, editing and preparing documentation (artist bios and info,
correspondence, press announcements, information summaries).
- Database maintenance (admin, video archive and PR).

Requirements for Administrative Intern:
- Good writing skills
- Detail oriented, accurate, and thorough.
- Knowledge of media arts preferable.
- Good computer skills (will need to use/learn Word, FileMaker, Photoshop
and the internet).
- Ability to work in a small, busy office with concentration.
- Ability to work independently.

Web/Archive Intern

Web/Archive Intern Responsibilities: Projects relate to both to the existing
Freewaves web site as well enhancements planned for 2009:
- Assist with the restructuring of the Freewaves website from an online festival
venue to a media arts archive.
- Work with Freewaves staff, technical advisors, programmer and designer to
develop enhanced site pages and perform technical troubleshooting.
- Assist with site documentation.
- Compress artist videos.
- Prepare images.
- Produce written and visual materials for web site and related marketing efforts.

Requirements for Web/Archive Intern:
- Knowledge of html, Dreamweaver and Flash preferred.
- Ability to code highly desirable though not required. (Java, Javascript, My SQL
and/or PHP).
- Good writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work diplomatically in a team environment (in meetings, via email
and on the phone).
- Detail oriented, accurate, and thorough including ability to troubleshoot own
work for errors and functionality.
- Knowledge of media arts preferable.
- Knowledge of both Mac and PC environments required.
- Ability to work independently.



Freewaves strives to offer summer interns practical work experience and a
range of assignments. Interns will be trained by and work under the
supervision of Freewaves Director Anne Bray and Assistant Director Heidi Zeller.

In past years, Freewaves interns have developed skills in numerous software
programs including:
- Filemaker
- Dreamweaver/HTML
- Excel and Word (advanced features)
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Video compression programs

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How to Apply for this Internship:

First familiarize yourself with areas within Freewaves' web site. If the
site and Freewaves interests you, forward a resum and a cover letter
explaining reasons for interest and addressing how you meet the eligibility
guidelines for the internship set by the Getty. If you are applying for the
web/archive internship, please send us url's of your work (sites you've designed
or worked on). We will be interviewing early May, and will contact you for an appointment if we are interested.

Email your application materials to:
Anne Bray Executive Director, at anne@freewaves.org
By Friday May 1, 2009

Summer Nutrition Course with Community Involvement

Summer I HPER-N 220 Nutrition for Health

Class No. 12153 When: 04:00P-06:30P MW Location: HP 019

Instructor: Alice Lindeman, Ph.D., R.D.

This summer you can learn about eating healthy; visit the Farmer’s Market comparing foods there to those in the grocery store; and get to experience distributing healthy food directly to the needy in the Bloomington community. Only part of our time will be spent in the classroom. Much of it will be spent learning and applying your skills at the grocery, the farmer’s market, and community agencies. Frequently we’ll discuss our experiences with our agencies, including Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, Shalom Center, and the Food Bank. You can use this course as a service-learning course, or as a resume-building class – for beginning to volunteer in the community.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Students with majors in the College, Business, SPEA, etc: Paid IRS Internships: Summer '09

The Washington Center is seeking applicants for internship opportunities with the Internal Revenue Service in Florence, Kentucky for summer 2009. An internship with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would provide students with substantial financial assistance as well as housing in Florence, KY for the duration of the internship. For priority consideration at the IRS, students need to submit materials by Wednesday April 22, 2009. After that date, applicants will be considered on a space-available basis.

This program gives interns the opportunity to develop skills, make professional contacts, build their resumes and explore future career opportunities within the IRS. Students will need to commit to 10-weeks at the agency, beginning in late May.

With the IRS, students are given a lot of leverage to make their own projects and pursue their own interests. Work will be substantive in nature; the exact tasks will vary by major and interest area.

Applicants must:
• be U.S. citizens.
• have a 3.5 GPA or above.
• be enrolled as a junior or senior undergraduate student in fall 2009.

Desired Majors: Humanities, History, Political Science, Communications, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Liberal Arts, and other related majors.

Compensation: Interns will receive financial assistance covering the cost of housing and will also be awarded a bimonthly stipend. Those who do not need housing in Florence will have their stipends adjusted accordingly.

Application Procedures: Send a resume, a short statement of interest and an unofficial transcript to The Washington Center’s Office of Federal Relations at federalrelations@twc.edu by Wednesday April 22.

With any questions about the IRS opportunities available through The Washington Center, please contact Danielle Gaquin at danielle.gaquin@twc.edu or (202)238-7906. We thank you for sharing this opportunity with eligible students!

Best,

The Washington Center
1333 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202)238-7900
E-mail: info@twc.edu

NEW HPER COURSE: H-317 Gender, Communication, Sexuality and Health

CAN’T GET INTO F-255? ALREADY TOOK F-255
STILL WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SEX?
ENROLL IN H-317:

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will explore sexual interactions including societal and media messages, gender roles, and gender assigned sexual behavior as they impact physical and emotional health. There will be a focus on gender differences and encounters within the social context that inform sexual behavior and its health consequences.

Course Number: 30157
Time: Monday & Wednesdays 5:45pm-7pm

Who should take this course?
• Students who want to talk about sex
• Students who can’t get into F255--try this course!
• Students who have already taken F255
• HPER, Gender Studies, Sociology, Psychology Students
• Students who have taken F255 and want to explore sexuality and sexual health from another perspective
• Any students interested in learning more about sexuality: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors
• Students who are looking for a deeper understanding of the issues and factors that impact sexuality and sexual encounters

ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Kristen Jozkowski at knjozkow@indiana.edu

Monday, April 13, 2009

Themester Fall 2009

Themester is a College-wide initiative designed to create, explore, and encourage interdisciplinary opportunities for students, faculty and the community. For Fall 2009, the chosen theme is, “Evolution, Diversity and Change.” Within this program, a collection of courses have been identified by departments in the College for their connection to the current theme. These classes have been identified with the Registrar under Other Special Course Offerings as “Themester at the College” with the report code of BLTC. The curriculum bundle may also be accessed at the Themester website (www.themester.indiana.edu).

The intent of the College is that students in these classes will be given special opportunities to explore and experience their education across disciplines, including the potential to combine learning with other classes, hear from guest lecturers and speakers both in class and at campus-wide events, and explore other opportunities such as plays, movies, and exhibits. Students in these classes will receive information about Themester events in the campus and community through an e-mail listserve. And, student work may be nominated by faculty as exemplars of the Themester theme and interdisciplinary cooperation. Selected works will then be recognized and published in an electronic monograph to be retained by the IU Libraries.

For more information, please see the Themester website at www.themester.indiana.edu.


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Top 10 Reasons to Enroll in Themester at the College Classes:

(10) It’s easy! Just look for “Themester at the College” in the Registrar’s Special Course Listings when you sign up for Fall 2009 classes.
(9) Connect your coursework with campus and community events.
(8) Stay informed about interdisciplinary opportunities through the Themester email account.
(7) Discover interconnected events and exhibitions throughout the campus.
(6) See a great play and perhaps discuss it in class.
(5) Learn how your class relates to other areas of study through exploration and guest lecturers.
(4) A chance to have your work recognized for its interdisciplinary value and published in an electronic monograph.
(3) Learn from world-class experts on how the theme of “evolution, diversity and change” impacts their field.
(2) What is this “evolution” thing, and how do I do it?
(1) Get more information at www.themester.indiana.edu.

Bloomington Dyslexia Study

Dear Bloomington Community Members,

Yasmiyn Irizarry, an instructor for the Liberal Arts and Management
Program, has designed this study in collaboration with 23 students
enrolled in her statistics course this semester and Pinnacle School
located here in Bloomington. We are recruiting volunteers for our
study called: Exploring the Knowledge and Perceptions of Dyslexia.

The purpose of this study is to: (1) provide undergraduate students
enrolled in her statistics course with an opportunity to learn the
research process through hand-on research; (2) Explore and test
hypotheses regarding peoples knowledge of and attitudes regarding
dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Students will learn how to
develop and test research hypotheses, how to recruit participants for
a study, how to analyze and present data, and how to make sense of
their results in light of existing knowledge. The findings of this
analysis will be presented to and used by Pinnacle School.

The survey takes approximately 10-12 minutes to complete. Below is a
link which will take you to the online survey. Please follow this link
or go to the URL below and follow the online survey instructions. The
last day to participate will be April 16, 2009.

URL: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bALxhiPn5tiAFrl0DfJNjw_3d_3d

Any questions about the administration of the survey may be directed
to Yasmiyn Irizarry at yirizarr@indiana.edu.

Thank you in advance for your participation in this important project.

Sincerely,

Yasmiyn Irizarry

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Yasmiyn Irizarry

PhD Candidate and Instructor
Department of Sociology
Liberal Arts and Management Program

Tanzania study-abroad program

Study Abroad
University of Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

Eligibility
• Junior standing with 3.0 GPA, or higher
• One Africa-focused course, preferably L232 – Contemporary Africa
• Two semesters of Kiswahili (or its equivalent in summer intensive study)
• Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and self-reliance

Application Deadlines
• September 2009 -- for spring 2010
• February 2010 -- for academic year 2010-2011

For further questions, please contact:
Dr. Alwiya Omar, African Languages Coordinator, aomar@indiana.edu or Dr. Maria Grosz-Ngaté, Associate Director, African Studies Program, mgrosz@indiana.edu

Get Your 30 Minutes of Fame!

The Career Development Center is looking for experienced juniors and seniors to share their advice with freshmen and sophomores in our Q294 (Basic Career Development) course. If you've had experience with student organizations, volunteer work, internships, and/or study abroad programs, this is a great chance to inspire other students! Plus, it’s a great experience to add to the “Presentation” portion of your resume! The dates and times of the Q294 student panel sessions are:

11505 Monday, April 27 11:15 am Fine Arts 010
11510 Monday, April 27 2:30 pm Woodburn 002
11507 Monday, April 27 4:00 pm Forest Quad C147B
11506 Tuesday, April 28 11:15 am Teter F256

Please contact Alexa Yarnelle (ayarnell@indiana.edu) with any days/times you may be available to be on a student panel.

Thank you so much for any help you can provide!

Friday, April 10, 2009

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: April 13-17

IN THIS ISSUE:

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* DIRECT ACTION RESEARCH TRAINING CENTER (DART) INFORMATION SESSION
* artWORKS: THE INNER WORKINGS OF A THEATER COMPANY
* INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR
* SustaIN: INDIANA'S GREEN IDEAS AND NETWORKING EVENT
* artWORKS: A DISCUSSION WITH NPR’S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don’t forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* ChaCha Search, Inc. - Local Advertising Consultant
* Creative Solutions Consulting Inc. - Accounting Specialist
* Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington - Day Camp Counselor

Internships:

* Facets/Chicago International Children's Film Festival - Film Festival Administration/Film Marketing Internships
* Indiana University Residential Programs and Services - RPS Photographer
* Purdue University - Computer Science Internships

Part-time positions:

* Elder Care Connections, Inc. - Companion (Non-Work Study)
* Indiana University Medical Sciences Program Research Lab - Lab Assistant (Non-Work Study or Work Study)
* Indiana University Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services - Peer Advisor (Work Study)

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DIRECT ACTION RESEARCH TRAINING CENTER (DART) INFORMATION SESSION Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

DART is a nonprofit network of affiliates, founded in 1982 to assist in the development of strong, congregation-based, grassroots community organizations committed to democratic principles and values of justice and fairness. The DART Network currently consists of 20 affiliates spread throughout Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky, each with their own leaders, staff, funding base, and accomplishments toward justice at the local level. DART has fought and won across the country on a broad set of issues like joblessness, access to health care, living wage and job source agreements, police misconduct, improved public education, quality affordable housing, fair immigration practices, and dozens of others. We are broadening our power into new communities throughout the country by training a new generation of community organizers.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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CARDINAL STAGE COMPANY: THE INNER WORKINGS OF A THEATER COMPANY
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Woodburn Hall, Room 007

Join us for a panel discussion with five representatives from the locally-owned and operated, Cardinal Stage Company. Cardinal consistently produces vital interpretations of established classics and develops and produces original material of local interest and national importance.

Come learn about artistic direction, arts administration, production and other aspects of running a theater company. The panel will also share a glimpse into their careers and offer advice to students interested in various theater professions. This event is free for all students.

Light refreshments provided.
Sponsored and presented by the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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INDIANA COLLEGIATE CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station, Indianapolis IN

The Indiana Collegiate Career Fair (ICCF) is a premiere multi-school employment fair for current, degreed, or soon-to-be degreed candidates from any college or university.

Visit https://careerfairs.uc.iupui.edu/ for more information.

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SustaIN: INDIANA'S GREEN IDEAS AND NETWORKING EVENT Wednesday, April 22, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Union Station, Indianapolis, IN

SustaIN: is a unique forum for students, business professionals, and the general public to meet with and learn from Indiana’s research and industry leaders about green and sustainability initiatives and practices.

Visit https://sustain.uc.iupui.edu/ for more information.

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A DISCUSSION WITH NPR’S SCOTT SIMON, RENOWNED BROADCASTER AND WRITER
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals Thursday, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wells-Metz Theatre, Department of Theatre & Drama, 275 North Jordan Ave.

Join us for an intimate conversation with NPR’s Scott Simon. Scott Simon is one of America’s most admired writers and broadcasters, having won every major award in broadcasting, including the Peabody and an Emmy. He has reported from all 50 states, five continents, and 10 wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. Currently, he is the host of National Public Radio’s Weekend Edition, which the Washington Post called “the most literate, witty, moving, and just plain interesting news show on any dial.”

During this discussion, participants will have the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Simon’s multi-faceted career, followed by an open-floor question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public.

Light refreshments provided. Sponsored and presented by the IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

Gender Incidents Team Media Contest

The Gender Incidents Team is sponsoring a media contest (video, poster, essay, poem, etc.) to raise awareness of “the pervasiveness of negative and sexist communication in our culture” and promote more positive modes of communication. The contest is titled, “It’s OK to be Offended.” You may have received posters for the contest already or have seen them on campus The deadline for submissions is April 30. There will be prizes for the top three submissions and the best submissions will also be used to educate and raise awareness about these issues with the incoming class of new undergraduates. Please encourage your students to submit an entry if they are interested.

For more information, contact Brandi Masterson at owa@indiana.edu.

Informational Interviews with Media Professionals

Informational Interviews

A chance to chat one-on-one with professionals in the media industry.

DreamWorks, Starcom, Turner, L.A., NYC, Chicago, Indianapolis, etc.

SIGN UP: Mon & Wed 11:00-4:30
Tuesday 9:15-2:00
in the RTV Bldg Lobby.

Part of the MultiVisions day…Fri, April 17

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Osher Foundation Scholarships - Funding Available for Adult Student Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree

IU Bloomington Continuing Studies has been funded by the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide scholarships for adults pursuing bachelor's degrees who have had a gap of five or more years in their formal education. Awards are available for adults enrolling both full- and part-time in all undergraduate majors at IUB. Awards range up to $3,000/A for full-time study and $1,500/A for part-time enrollment. Information and application materials are available at continue.indiana.edu; the deadline is June 15 and applicants must also complete the FAFSA.

For more information, see the Continuing Studies web site at: http://continue.indiana.edu/media/OsherInfoandApp2009.pdf

Please direct questions to the General Studies Degree Program Office at (812) 855-4991.

Summer 2009 Undergraduate Courses in Latin American Studies

Space remains in two undergraduate courses in Latin American and Caribbean Studies for Summer Session 2009. Our offering for Summer I is noteworthy insofar as it carries both Culture Studies “A” and A&H credit. The offering for Summer II is noteworthy in that it is an entire course on the social and political dimensions of none other than soccer in Latin America. The instructor for both – Alfio Saitta – is superb.

SUMMER I

LTAM-L211 – Contemporary Problems in Latin America / HIST-H212 – Latin American Culture and Civilization II
(Carries College A&H Distribution Credit and Culture Studies “A” Credit)
Monday through Friday, 2:35-3:50 p.m., BH 136
Instructor: Alfio Saitta (asaitta@indiana.edu)

Course Description and Objectives

This course will survey the history of Latin America from the early nineteenth century to the present. It will examine the region’s relationship to colonialism, modernization, race and ethnicity, nationalism, revolution, populism, and neoliberalism. The core elements of the course are framed by two competing perspectives. On the one hand we will concentrate on the political and cultural markers that define the various periods used to characterize broad changes and the history of the region writ large. On the other hand we will investigate everyday people and their lives in distinct parts of the regions at different moments in the past two hundred years. The first of these perspectives is geared towards following and making sense of the very complex and broad cultural, political, and economic changes that have transformed the region since the early nineteenth century. The second provides glimpses into the real world effects of those shifts, helps us understand their causes, and provides an opportunity to think about the ways in which the personal interacts with the political in diverse corners of the region.

Course Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. The course approaches the study of Latin America using methods drawn from history, anthropology, sociology, gender studies, and cultural studies. Throughout the course students will engage selected readings and investigate core themes by exploring a variety of sources, such as original documents, videos, photographs and other types of primary source material in order to compliment assigned readings. Further requirements include short response papers, critical media analysis, and active in-class participation.

Instructor

Alfio Saitta: asaitta@indiana.edu


SUMMER II

LTAM-L426 – Special Topics in Latin American and Caribbean Studies / HIST-H300 – Issues in Latin American History
TOPIC - POLITICS, CULTURE AND SPORT IN LATIN AMERICA: A HISTORY OF MODERN FOOTBALL
Monday through Thursday, 11:10 AM-12:20 p.m., Ballantine 236
Instructor: Alfio Saitta (asaitta@indiana.edu)

HPER R250 Introduction to Equine Assisted Activities

Space is open for the Fall 2009 semester!!

No horse experience is necessary!

The class meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 - 7:15 PM. Students participate in 3/4 hours per week of lab/volunteer experience time at People and Animal Learning Services, Inc. (PALS) which is individually arranged with class instructor but must be during a PALS Volunteer shift.

This class is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the therapeutic benefits of equine assisted activities. The class is an overview of the history, organization, principals and procedures in equine assisted activities programs for persons with disabilities and at-risk youth! Visit http://registrar.indiana.edu/scheduleoclasses/prl/soc4098/HPER/HPER-R250.html.

Is this class for me, Are you?
* An animal lover, or
* Education Major, or
* Psychology Major, or
* Therapeutic Recreation Major, or
* Enjoy children, or
* Just want a new experience!

What past students say about R250 Introduction to Equine Assisted Activities ...

"I felt the class was truly beneficial and helped me to understand better the many uses of therapeutic riding."

"I enjoyed the class because I got the opportunity to meet new people and gain new experiences."

"It was a fun and exciting class. I learned a lot and had a great time doing do."

For more information please contact Fern Bonchek at fbonchek@indiana.edu or 812-336-2798. For information about PALS please visit www.palstherapy.org.

SPHS-A 100--ASL--available for summer!

Hello, students!

Summer 2009 Registration has finished, and we still have open seats in SPHS-A 100 (American Sign Language, Level I): 8 seats in SSI and 19 seats in SSII as of today. There is NO CLASS RESTRICTION on who may enroll during the summer sessions. Anyone (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior) may enroll. Now would be a great opportunity to experience this remarkable course!

Becky

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Rebecca Griffin Appelman, RN, LMHC
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Speech and Hearing Sciences
M C138
200 S. Jordan Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47408
(812) 855-4864 (office)
(812) 855-5531 (Fax)
rappelma@indiana.edu

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

IU Timmy Foundation's Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction

Friday, April 10, 2009 6PM-9PM

Join the IU Timmy Foundation at the IMU Tudor Room for a formal benefit dinner and silent auction!

Funds raised will go toward the construction of a postpartum ward and intensive care unit for Un Canto a la Vida, a local hospital in Quito, Ecuador that serves the impoverished community.


About the Timmy Foundation:
The Timmy Foundation is a non-profit organization based out of Indianapolis that channels resources to sustainable health projects in developing countries. Our vision is simple:
The people we serve have the ability to live healthy lives and have the promise of healthy futures. We serve direct populations through college and public medical brigades, but most importantly we seek to empower existing health care projects in the countries we serve by providing money, medicine, supplies and equipment.(courtesy of
timmyfoundation.org)



Price:
$25 Adults
$20 Students
**Price includes dinner

Contact Malea Curtis at curtism@indiana.edu to purchase tickets or any IU Timmy Member


Dress Code:
Formal attire please (No jeans or t-shirts)


Dinner consists of a main course (meatless option available), your
choice of bread, a salad, one dessert, and a drink all catered by the
IMU.

**NOTE: Alcohol will NOT be served**


Silent Auction includes various items:
-Art from local Bloomington galleries
-Artwork from students (jewelery, paintings, etc.)
-Ecuadorian Art
-Various Ecuadorian Market items
& MUCH MUCH MORE!!!


Raffle: $1/ticket or $3/ 4 tickets
-Dinner for 4 at Dunn Inn
-$25 gift card for Coach's Bar & Grill
-$15 gift card for Cheeseburger in Paradise
-Free pedicure from Pink Nails
-Mary Kay products
-Starbucks items
& MUCH MUCH MORE!!

Speakers include:
-Indianapolis Timmy Foundation Representative
TBA
-IU Timmy Foundation President
Anna Remenschneider
& MORE TO COME!



*** If you are unable to attend our dinner but would like to make a
contribution whether it be monetary or an item donation for the
auction, send an email to curtism@indiana.edu



**Facebook link:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1161900114&ref=ts#/event.php?eid=54763636518

or look up event name, "IU Timmy Foundation's Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction"



For tickets or other information:
**Contact: Malea Curtis
curtism@indiana.edu
(765) 702-0010
http://timmyfoundation.org

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

CMCL Reception for May and August 2009 Graduates

Attention graduating seniors!

CMCL is holding a departmental reception for May and August graduates at 10am on the morning of graduation. All CMCL majors attending that ceremony will have their names called individually.

The university-wide commencement is great, but it is not very personal. The CMCL reception is much more intimate, and it is always a lot of fun!

Here are the details:

Saturday, May 9th, 2009
10:00am-11:30am
Faculty Club, IMU (upstairs in the University Club)
RSVP to Amy Cornell (acornell@indiana.edu)

Upper-Level N&M for SSI: ANTH-B370 Human Variation

If your students are looking for an N&M during Summer Session I, they might consider ANTH-B370 Human Variation, taught by Frederika Kaestle. There are no prerequisites for the course, and Professor Kaestle does not assume any genetic or biology knowledge beyond the high-school level; she is happy to have freshmen enroll.

The course explores the variation within and between human populations in anatomy, genetics, and behavior. Explored are current hypotheses regarding human variation in a multitude of traits, including skin color, body shape, blood type, response to stress, disease resistance, IQ, and sexual orientation. The topics of this course involve profound questions facing society, and revolve around new and constantly evolving science and technology. Major themes for this course include:

o The principles underlying human variation (genetics, evolution)
o Patterns of human variation today
o The causes of these patterns
o Nature vs. nurture
o Genes and behavior
o The ethical dilemmas of this research
o A historical perspective on this research

This summer Prof. Kaestle will continue her tradition of sequencing mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) from any student who would like to participate, and discussing what insights their sequences provide into their personal genealogical histories.

Student feedback for this course is very positive, and Prof. Kaestle is adept at explaining the material clearly and engaging her students. It's a fun and informative class.

Thank you for helping spread the word!

Best,

Kim Hinton
Academic Advisor
ANTH, CLAS, EALC

Monday, April 6, 2009

EMERGING MARKETS CLUB CASE COMPETITION

Use your knowledge about Emerging Markets and win $800 cash prize!

The Emerging Markets Club is hosting a case competition next week to engage students in a discussion of solutions to a specific business issue in an emerging market.

Your team will have 3 days to analyze a current business strategy in a specific emerging market and present your solutions to a panel of judges on SATURDAY April 11th. The 1st winning team will get $800 cash prize (and $200 for the 2nd place).

The competition will be co-hosted and judged by the MBA Consulting Academy and the Center for International Business Education and Research.

Please register your teams of 3-4 by this TUESDAY April 7th by sending an email to Lydia Hendra Mukti at lphendra@indiana.edu. If you want to register alone and be paired with a group, please send an email with your name, major, and class standing.

The case will be distributed on WEDNESDAY April 8th at 7:00 pm in room BU209, and presentations will be between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm on SATURDAY April 11th.

This competition is open for all majors (including non-business major). ALL IU undergraduates are welcome!

Please register as soon as possible to guarantee your participation, and we look forward to hearing your solutions!


Regards,
Emerging Markets Club

Upcoming Career Events

IN THIS ISSUE:

* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* UPWARD BOUND INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
* U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
* DIVERSIFY YOUR OPTIONS: NETWORKING EVENT
* I’M GRADUATING…NOW WHAT?
* SUMMER JOBS FAIR
* WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
* CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) INFORMATION SESSION
* IU BLOOMINGTON SPRING CAREER FAIR
* MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY? - A PRACTICAL HOW-TO INFORMATION SESSION
* DIRECT ACTION RESEARCH TRAINING CENTER (DART) INFORMATION SESSION
* artWORKS: THE INNER WORKINGS OF A THEATER COMPANY

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FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

Don’t forget to check the full-time, part-time, and internship postings on myIUcareers. Below is a preview of what is currently available:

Full-time positions:

* The Gallup Organization - International Emerging Leader, Business Development Consultant
* Human Capital Research Corporation - Research Analyst
* Fave Media, Inc. - Online Sales Account Executive
* The Hope Foundation - Marketing Promotions Associate

Internships:

* Cartoon Network Studios – Intern
* Student Conservation Association - Expense Paid Conservation Internships
* Heartland Film Festival - Operations Intern, Marketing & Research Intern, Film & Research Intern, Film Intern
* Hill-Rom - Intern
* Girl Scouts of Tulip Trace Council - Program Delivery Intern

Part-time positions:

* Girls Incorporated - Sports Specialist (Non-Work Study)
* IUB Herman B Wells Library - Public Services Assistant (Non-Work Study)
* Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services - Peer Advisor (Work Study)
* IUB Office of the Registrar - DMR Assistant (Work Study)
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UPWARD BOUND INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
Monday, April 6, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Learn more about summer employment opportunities with Upward Bound where you can be a tutor, summer teacher or support staff member.

Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE INFORMATION SESSIONS (2 SESSIONS)
Wednesday, April 8, 4:30 p.m., School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) Atrium
Thursday, April 9, 4:30 p.m., Ballantine Hall Room 004

Career diplomat Brian Flora will be on campus for two information sessions on career opportunities with the U.S. Department of State, including a detailed discussion of the application procedure. Both sessions will last approximately 45 minutes, with ample opportunity for questions.

The Department of State is the Federal agency responsible for the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy. The Department’s personnel represent the U.S. and protect its interests and citizens around the world. The State Department seeks high caliber employees with the skills and competencies needed to deal with the demands of the coming decades. It recruits a diverse group of individuals with knowledge not only in areas traditionally associated with diplomacy (such as history, political science, international relations, and economics), but also those with backgrounds in business, office management, public administration, natural sciences, communications, law, information management and security. Its 25,000 U.S. employees (Foreign Officers and Specialists and Civil Servants) serve domestically, primarily in Washington DC, and at 265 embassies and consulates in over 160 foreign countries.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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DIVERSIFY YOUR OPTIONS: NETWORKING EVENT
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
McNutt Residence Center, Flame Room
"Want to network your way to a great internship or career?"

Please join us for Diversify Your Options, a speed networking event and reception with top employers. Topics for the evening will focus on diversity in the workplace. Employers from a variety of sectors including corporate, health care, nonprofit, and government will be present to share information about their organization's efforts to recruit, support and retain members of underrepresented populations. Participants will have the opportunity to network with employer representatives individually and in small group settings. You won't want to miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with some of the top employers in the nation! This event is free for all students. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited.

Employers include Target, Cook Medical, General Mills, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Social Security Administration (SSA), The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington, and Teach for America.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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I’M GRADUATING…NOW WHAT?
Wednesday, April 8, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Indiana Memorial Union State Room East
Nationally-renowned speaker Kent Burns will give a lecture on what to do after graduating college.

Kent is actively involved in multiple businesses, and serves as an advisor to others in several industries. His portfolio of experiences as a successful entrepreneur, finance leader and top performing sales executive make Kent a unique talent. He is sought after by and works with a wide range of organizations, both public and private.

He is a frequent speaker and has been featured in publications such as Forbes, CFO Magazine, HR Magazine, InBIZ Magazine, The Journal of Accountancy, The Boston Globe, Reuters, The Houston Chronicle, The Indianapolis Business Journal and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has authored numerous whitepapers and is also the author of What's Your Why? (AuthorHouse, 2006)

Kent's prior experience includes eight and one-half years with MRINETWORK, the world's largest search firm. He was a Partner and perennial top producer in the company's Indianapolis-North office, which prior to his departure was consistently ranked in the top five of over 1,000 offices Worldwide. In 2003, Kent was the Top-Producing Individual Account Executive for MRINETWORK, outperforming approximately 3,500 recruiters. His clients include The Limited, Ingersoll-Rand, Carrier Corporation, Cook Group, Federal Signal, Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret and Ernst and Young.

Before entering the executive search field, Kent was Chief Financial Officer for a high growth Midwest company. He has worked for two Big Four accounting firms as part of their audit and tax disciplines, and has also served as a part time faculty member at two Indiana universities.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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SUMMER JOBS FAIR
Wednesday, April 8, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
Looking for a summer job? IU’s Summer Jobs Fair is an excellent opportunity for students who are staying in the Bloomington area over the summer. Employers will be on hand to recruit summer employees to fill full and part-time vacancies ON and OFF campus. If you are looking for a summer job, you will not want to miss this event! Employment experience will enhance and build your skill sets, your resume, and your wallet. Come talk to employers and find the perfect part-time job at the SUMMER JOBS FAIR!
For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.

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WEST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Wednesday, April 8, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Let us introduce you to career paths where language skills and knowledge of Western Europe are necessary. We will have 4-5 alumni and panelists speak to you about careers in their field and the resources available at IU. There will also be time set aside to meet individually with panelists for networking.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA) INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 9, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
Librarians! Geographers! Linguists!

Come and hear more about paid internships in the D.C. area for Spring & Summer 2010. Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD students are encouraged to attend. Applicants must be US Citizens.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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IU BLOOMINGTON SPRING CAREER FAIR
Thursday, April 9, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Hall, IMU
Don’t miss IUB’s final career fair for spring 2009! Connect with employers from across the country and learn about internship and full-time opportunities.
For a list of attending employers, visit myIUcareers.
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MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY? - A PRACTICAL HOW-TO INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Geology 126
Moving to New York City? As a broker for Citi-Habitats, the largest residential real estate firm in Manhattan, Karen Stone (an IU alum) will discuss what to expect during the rental process, whether you're looking for a studio or to share an apartment and all logistics from settling-in services like movers, wall-builders and locksmiths.

Karen will also be attending the IU Bloomington Spring Career Fair on April 9, from 12-4 p.m. in Alumni Hall at the Indiana Memorial Union.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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DIRECT ACTION RESEARCH TRAINING CENTER (DART) INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.
DART is a nonprofit network of affiliates, founded in 1982 to assist in the development of strong, congregation-based, grassroots community organizations committed to democratic principles and values of justice and fairness. The DART Network currently consists of 20 affiliates spread throughout Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky, each with their own leaders, staff, funding base, and accomplishments toward justice at the local level. DART has fought and won across the country on a broad set of issues like joblessness, access to health care, living wage and job source agreements, police misconduct, improved public education, quality affordable housing, fair immigration practices, and dozens of others. We are broadening our power into new communities throughout the country by training a new generation of community organizers.
RSVP through myIUcareers.

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CARDINAL STAGE COMPANY: THE INNER WORKINGS OF A THEATER COMPANY
artWORKS: Career Perspectives from Creative Professionals
Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Woodburn Hall, Room 007

Join us for a panel discussion with five representatives from the locally-owned and operated, Cardinal Stage Company. Cardinal consistently produces vital interpretations of established classics and develops and produces original material of local interest and national importance.

Come learn about artistic direction, arts administration, production and other aspects of running a theater company. The panel will also share a glimpse into their careers and offer advice to students interested in various theater professions. This event is free for all students.

Light refreshments provided.
Sponsored and presented by the Career Development Center.

RSVP through myIUcareers.

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For more information on these and other events, visit www.iucareers.com and sign in to your myIUcareers account.

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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check the job listings (by using the "search jobs" feature) as well as the Interviews and Events tabs to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

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BENEFITS OF myIUcareers:

Participate in on-campus interviews for internship and full-time employment/Access online postings for part-time, internship, fellowship, and full-time positions/View the IU Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interviews and events and RSVP for workshops and employer information sessions/ Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services

The 2009 IUB Summer Program in Sustainability (Internships)

This spring Indiana University announced the creation of its first Office of Sustainability. Directed by Bill Brown, the office will continue the work of the IU Task Force on Sustainability, addressing issues of environmental sustainability in campus operations, academic programs, and university-community relations. This summer, we are seeking a group of undergraduate and graduate students dedicated to advancing sustainability at Indiana University Bloomington.

The IUB Summer Program in Sustainability will run from May 11th through August 14th. Funding is available to support up to sixteen sustainability-related internships. Students will be expected to work approximately twenty hours per week over the course of the summer and participate in a 1-credit summer seminar in sustainability taught by Bill Brown. Student interns and their mentors will have discretion in setting their work schedules to accommodate vacation and other commitments. For their summer of service, graduate fellows and undergraduate interns will receive stipends between $2,500 and $3,500 and a 1- credit fee remission for the summer seminar.

To apply, send a brief statement specifying which of the following project(s) interest(s) you most, resume, one letter of reference, and contact information by email tosustain@indiana.edu or by mail to Bill Brown at the Office of Sustainability, Geology 429, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405 no later than Friday, April 17th, 2009. General information about the IUB Sustainability Program can be found at https://www.indiana.edu/~sustain. Internship information is also available on the web at https://www.indiana.edu/~sustain/Sustain_Intern/.

Questions regarding internships or the application process can also be directed to sustain@indiana.edu.

1. Campus Tree inventory – Mentors, Mia Williams, Landscape Architect and Rich Thurau, SPEA. Interns will work toward completion of a GIS-based inventory of campus trees. The work will build upon past interns’ data-gathering projects and will complete the inventory of the “core campus” south of 10th St. The complete data set will help us document the ecosystem services provided by trees for storm water capture, pollution removal, and carbon sequestra tion. Interns will work on creation of a new “Woodland Campus” brochure, which celebrates IU’s stewardship of trees on campus and our new distinction as at “Tree Campus USA” from the National Arbor Day Foundation.

2. Campus Recycling Center Feasibility Study – Mentor, Steve Akers, RPS. This internship will focus on a feasibility study for an on-campus recycling center. This concept could take the form of a small center that would accept both traditional items (paper, newspaper, plastic, glass, plastic, metals) as well as specialized recycling items (e.g., household batteries, toner and cell phones, automotive motor oil, textbook/book donations for recycling, clothing, etc.) Such a center could become a hub for recycling on campus, and could help unify all of the currently separate recycling systems on campus. Such a center may also be allowed to serve near-campus apartment complexes. The feasibility study could initially cover research into the recycling needs of the campus community, estimating the volume of material that might be expected, and exploring logistics between outside partners such as Hoosier Disposal and the Monroe County Solid Waste Management District.

3. Prairie Restoration and Labyrinth Development - Mentor, Greg Speichert, Hilltop Gardens. The area of open space at the headwaters of the Jordan River that recently has been converted to a no-mow preservation zone is in need of conversion from non-native and invasive plants to native grasses and forbs. The internship will involve research on preferred natives, propagation of plants, installation, and maintenance of newly planted areas to help ensure their viability. A second component is the development of a labyrinth design within the emerging prairie. The labyrinth will allow people to experience the prairie from within as they walk paths directed with interpretive signage.

4. Campus Energy Metric Development – Mentors, Charlie Matson and Jeff Kaden, Engineering Services. This internship will help provide metrics to help IU Engineering Services study and manage energy use and improve building occupant comfort. Several new buildings on campus will have the ability to provide fine-scale data of building energy use and comfort levels in order to fine-tune building systems. The intern will help develop accurate greenhouse gas emissions coefficients for measuring the IU campus’s carbon footprint, accounting for the power generation mixes in each region.

5. LEED Documentation – Mentors, Charlie Matson and Jeff Kaden, Engineering Services. Assistance is needed in the development of a compilation of previous completed or partially attempted IUB LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) credits. The compilation of human resource and expense estimates will serve as a guide and baseline for future LEED projects at IUB. Additionally, the intern will assist in revisions to Design Deliverable requirements, Design Standards, General Conditions, RFPs, etc. to define LEED certification reporting responsibilities.

6. Funding Opportunities for Campus Sustainability Projects – Mentor, Bill Brown, Director of Sustainability. This intern will research successful models for internal and external funding of campus sustainability initiatives and their relative fiscal impact. The study will include comprehensive evaluation of revolving loan funds for energy-efficiency upgrades and how that strategy could be implemented at Indiana University to fund the initial cost difference between conventional and more energy-efficient projects, with the loan fund repaid from energy savings. This internship would also help to develop the rules of how this fund would operate in such a way as to assure a sustainable return on investment. The intern will help research potential grant funding from government, foundation, corporate and individual sources and assist in creation of case statements, query letters, cover letters and grant applications.

7. Utility Department Media Relations – Mentor, Mark Menefee, Director of Central Heating Plant. This internship will publicize the IU Utilities Department’s current efforts to increase conservation become more environmentally sustainable. Part of this communication strategy will be to provide students easy access to information about energy use on campus and individual energy conservation techniques.

8. Utility Conservation, Academic Buildings – Mentor, Lee Walters, Utility Information Group. This internship will build on past internships that focused on water conservation in some of the highest usage buildings on campus. The intern will expand on previous efforts to examine usage data for trends and inconsistencies, develop communication materials on water conservation, and attempt to link trends in usage to implementation of conservation messages. Additional work will pilot similar initiatives in energy conservation.

9. Utility Conservation, Non-Academic Buildings – Mentor, Lee Walters, Utility Information Group. This internship focuses on a number of IU-owned historic homes and other buildings surrounding the campus, which are used for housing various research centers, office space, and support functions. Part of this initiative will focus on analysis of past utility consumption in these buildings. Database and computer expertise will be needed to format utility data into a useful form and establish priority areas for conservation measures. A second component will involve preliminary energy audits to identify obvious areas for building retrofits and improvements. Additional responsibilities include researching the effectiveness and costs associated with improvements to these buildings.

10. Green Purchasing Guide – Mentor, Tim Rice, IU Purchasing: There is a growing desire among various departments to purchase environmentally preferable products, but often some confusion about which products represent the greatest environmental benefit, and how to obtain these products through IU Purchasing Department. This intern will help create a purchasing guide to help the IU community “buy green” wherever possible. This guide will include office supplies, equipment, cleaning products, and event supplies such as cups, plates and utensils. The intern will research products currently used by departments on campus and help develop price comparisons between traditional and environmentally preferred products.

11. Native Landscaping – Mentors, Heather Reynolds and Keith Clay, Biology: This internship will help to enhance the use of native and locally adapted landscaping to decrease costs and reduce the need for fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation. Use of native species also helps to preserve and showcase the biological heritage of the State of Indiana. This internship will involve: (1) developing a native species database for campus (including species traits and other information needed to design new native plantings), (2) developing educational signage for naturally landscaped areas, and (3) restoring and protecting areas of campus threatened by invasive plants. Additional opportunities exist in the restoration, protection, and scientific monitoring of at risk campus areas, including Dunn Woods threatened by euonymus and the railroad corridor threatened by tree of heaven.

12. Campus Sustainability Reporting Research and Database – Mentor, Bill Brown, Director of Sustainability. Several campus sustainability rating systems such as the Sustainable Endowments Report Card, AASHE STARS, and the Princeton Review are judging the sustainability of colleges and universities through a number of metrics, including examination of the investment portfolio of these institutions. This position would lay the groundwork for improving IU’s ranking in these areas by exploring more accurate and proactive reporting. This research would involve a comparison study of peer institutions to highlight IU’s relative strengths and weaknesses.

13. Presidents Climate Commitment/Climate Action Plan – Mentor, Bill Brown, Director of Sustainability. The Presidents Climate Commitment is often the cornerstone of many university’s sustainability initiatives and is quickly gaining momentum among many peer institutions, including nearly half of the CIC (Big 10) institutions. Currently IU is not a signatory to the Commitment and is thus ineligible for significant funding that is available to signatories for renewable energy projects and building retrofits from the Clinton Global Initiative. This position will comprehensively assess the benefits and potential pitfalls for IU to join this movement and lay the ground work for a Climate Action Plan that could be implemented with or without signing on to the Presidents Climate Commitment.

14. Sustainable Computing and E-Waste Solutions – Mentor, Kristin Hanks, Informatics. This internship will focus on increasing the sustainability of computing at Indiana University. Specifically, the intern will continue current work on e-waste pick-up events where vendors pick up old monitors, cell phones, and other types of e-waste so that it can be handled appropriately, with zero cost to the community. This position could also aid in the Campus Recycling Center Feasibility Study with the creation of a long-term plan for collecting smaller e-waste on campus such as toner and ink cartridges, batteries, cell phones, etc. This position would benefit from a student who is willing to contact multiple people in departments across campus including residence hall managers and outside partners.

15. Environmentally Sustainable Practices at IMU - Mentor, Mark Lame, SPEA. The IMU Dining Services “Sustainability Internship” is being established to illustrate the long standing Public-Private Partnership between Sodexo Campus Services and Indiana University through the evaluation and improvement of environmentally sustainable activities. The Intern will be challenged to work with the management team to develop or enhance efforts in the following areas: local purchasing, recycling, composting, energy usage, integrated pest management, and physical and food safety. The Intern will write a paper summarizing sustainability efforts by IMU Dining Services for Sodexo and Indiana University for publication in a professional/trade journal. (FILLED)

16. Campus Sustainability Assessment – Mentor, Bill Brown, Director of Sustainability. The Indiana University Task Force on Campus Sustainability produced its landmark Campus Sustainability Report in November of 2007. One of the key recommendations of that report was a regular assessment of the campus’s sustainability programs using a number of concrete metrics. The intern will survey former authors and other stakeholders for needed changes, interview task force members, survey other universities’ sustainability reports, define trackable metrics for evaluation, and update and add information as necessary to keep the report timely and accurate and manage the editing, publishing and press release process with a large group of stakeholders.

Open Forum - Dr. Lori Reesor - TODAY at 5:00 pm in Whittenberger Auditorium

Indiana University Bloomington
Announces an
Open Forum
With

Dr. Lori Reesor

Candidate for
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Monday April 6, 2009
5:00 pm
Whittenberger Auditorium
Indiana Memorial Union

A reception in the East Lounge will follow

IU Alum and Award-Winning Filmmaker to lecture April 8

Union Board presents award-winning filmmaker Steven Montgomery (“Hobie’s Heroes,” “Morocco: The Past and Present of Djemma le Fna”) who will recount his journey from Indiana to New York with a goal to change the world. There will be a screening of "Hobie's Heroes" after the lecture and then a Question & Answer session involving Hobie Billingsley and two swimmers from "Hobie's Heroes."

The event will take place Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 pm in the Whittenberger Auditorium in the Indiana Memorial Union.

Special thanks to our co-sponsors: The Student Alumni Association and The Telecom Club!