Monday, April 30, 2012

IUCareers.com Weekly Update: April 30-May 4


IN THIS ISSUE:



* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

* SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR DROP-IN UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING

* PARENTS FUND INTERNSHIP HOUSING GRANT

* SENIOR SURVEY: WIN $200!

* 6-WEEK SUMMER CAREER COURSES: REGISTER NOW!

* GET INdorsed! CAREER READY GRADUATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

* INTERVIEW SPACE AT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER



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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:



* Sageworks Capital, Media Relations & Marketing Associate, Job ID 16515

* Yelp, Account Executive, Job ID 16525

* Oliver Winery, Graphic Designer, Job ID 16506



Internships:



* WonderLab Museum, Coordinator of High School Interns (Summer 2012), WonderCamp Director Assistant Internship (Summer 2012), Job ID 16572, 16573

* UNIQLO USA, Campus Brand Ambassador, Job ID 16276

* New Hope Family Shelter, Social Media Intern, Job ID 16265



Part-time positions:



* UITS, Student IT Ambassador Coordinator, Job ID 16505

* Springleaf Financial Services, Marketing Analyst, Job ID 16495

* IU Herman B Wells Library, Senior Circulation/Reference Assistant, Job ID 16524



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SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR DROP-IN UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING (May 8-August 9)



Drop-in advising is available without appointment Tuesday-Thursday from 1-3 p.m. in the Career Development Center. Drop-in appointments take 15 minutes. Career advisors answer general questions about majors or careers; critique resumes and cover letters; explain what resources are available on campus; and get students started on internship, job, and graduate school searches. If additional time is required, the advisor will help the student make an hour-long advising appointment.



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PARENTS FUND INTERNSHIP HOUSING GRANT



The Indiana University Parents Fund has donated $50,000 to assist with housing expenses for students participating in non-paid, summer internships in U.S. cities. Qualified students may receive up to $1,500 in grants.



Timeline: Currently, the program is for Summer 2012 only.



Qualifications: To be eligible to apply, you must:



* Have a GPA of 3.0 or above

* Be a rising senior or rising junior, with preference given to upperclass students

* Be a United States citizen or permanent resident

* Demonstrate proof of financial need and qualify for a Pell Grant; FAFSA must be on file

* Participate in a non-paid internship in the United States, with preference given to students participating in internships that are over 100 miles or more from their permanent or Bloomington address

* Complete a career plan that describes how the internship will assist in their career goals

* Complete a budget for the costs of participating in the internship, especially housing costs

* Complete the internship and all requirements of the internship including the signing of the internship agreement. If the internship requirements are not met, students will need to repay the grant



The internship must:



* Be both non-paid and meet the academic internship guidelines (See "Q398 Requirements") established by the Career Development Center

* Be at least 32 hours per week, and last at least 9 weeks



Application and deadline:



Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1. The application can be downloaded from the following link: http://www.indiana.edu/~career/services/jobs_internships/grant.php.



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SENIOR SURVEY: WIN $200!



Share your post-graduation plans with us-take the Senior Survey from the Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services! Beginning April 16th, seniors will find a link to the survey in your email inboxes. Those who complete the survey will have a chance to win $200. The Senior Survey may only be completed by seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences who are graduating in May.



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6-WEEK SUMMER CAREER COURSES: REGISTER NOW!



Take advantage of the reduced summer tuition cost, and enroll in a summer career course! The following courses are available for registration. Hurry! We only have one section of each course!



ASCS Q299: MARKETING YOURSELF FOR THE JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH 1st 6-Week Summer Session: May 8-June 15 Meeting days/times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:20 a.m.-12 p.m.



ASCS Q299 is a 2 credit hour course offered to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. ASCS Q299 teaches students how to conduct an effective job search. Students learn fundamental skills, including how to:



* Craft a targeted resume outlining relevant skills and qualifications.

* Expand on past experiences in a cover letter.

* Understand interviewing dynamics from the employer's perspective.

* Network effectively.



ASCS Q294: BASIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT

2nd 6-Week Summer Session: June 18-July 27 Meeting days/times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:20 a.m.-12 p.m.



ASCS is a 2 credit hour course offered to all freshmen and sophomores. ASCS Q294 is designed for freshmen and sophomores who are choosing a major or exploring career fields. The course includes three steps for making informed career decisions:



* Self-definition: Explore your interests, values, skills, and personality as they relate to careers and occupational environments.

* Structured decision-making: Choose a potential major or career using a systematic method.

* Research in depth: Discover what you don't know about majors and careers and familiarize yourself with campus and community resources.



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GET INdorsed! CAREER READY GRADUATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM



Need a road map for your career development plan? Want to be recognized for your career preparation? Get ready and get recognized-apply now for the INdorsed Career Ready Graduate Certification Program!



The INdorsed Career Ready Graduate Program is a statewide standard used by colleges and universities to certify students' preparation for professional work. By attaining this certificate, you will be more equipped and prepared to maneuver this very competitive job market.



Benefits include working 1:1 with a career mentor, obtaining a Certificate of Career Readiness to market on your resume, and getting a leg up on your competition.



Limited space is available, so act now! For more information about this exciting new program contact Andy Bosk at abosk@indiana.edu.



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INTERVIEW SPACE AT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER



Do you have an upcoming phone or Skype interview? Don't worry about roommate distractions, dropped calls, or slow internet connections - reserve one of the Career Development Center's Interview Suites! To learn more or make a reservation, contact Jeremy Harmon at (812)-855-0576 or jeharmon@indiana.edu. 



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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



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Friday, April 27, 2012

New CMCL Intensive Writing Class Added for Fall: C339 Freedom of Speech

CMCL-C 339: Freedom of Speech 
Class Number: 33380
 
MW, 2:30 PM-3:45 PM, C2 203
 

Fulfills CASE A&H Requirement

Carries CASE Intensive Writing Credit

 
Instructor: Brian Amsden
E-Mail: bamsden@indiana.edu
 

No American today would care to stand against “freedom of speech.” As an ideological slogan, it carries as much weight as any other of those inalienable rights that define the great American experiment. What is often lost among reflections of our exceptionalism, however, is an appreciation of the complexity, richness, and contentiousness of this right. Freedom of speech is a relatively recent idea in western history, and it has taken on a great variety of meanings in that time. Today the meaning, scope, and priority of free speech remains hotly contested in the law courts and public generally. We question the value of angry and occasionally violent protests over health reform at town hall meetings. We disagree over the extent to which military and intelligence reports concerning torture should be made available to the public. We debate the value of campus speech codes that restrict the use of racist, sexist, and homophobic language. Always we hail “freedom of speech”; rarely do we agree as to what “freedom of speech” means.



This course aims to engage freedom of speech as a historical, philosophical, legal, and rhetorical concept. The first part of the course will examine the historical development of freedom of speech as well as the philosophical justifications for it. Contemporary disputes over free speech are influenced greatly by these justifications. A debate will turn out very differently depending on whether we value freedom of speech as a means to truth, as a method of individual self expression, as an alternative to political violence, or whatever. The second part of the course will examine the legal principles that determine what counts as constitutionally protected speech and what does not. While it is easy to think of free speech as an absolute right, the truth of the matter is that it is subject to a number of exceptions including libel, slander, fighting words, obscenity, indecency etc. Whether you intend to go on to graduate school, enter the business world, work for a non-profit, or just participate as a citizen in the public sphere, you will benefit from an awareness of the limits on constitutionally-protected journalism, advertising, entertainment media production, campaigning, or whatever. Finally, the third part of this course will analyze freedom of speech as a rhetorically mediated discourse. From a rhetorical perspective, the way that we talk about free speech has a lot to say about the public culture in which we live. Free speech is not just a legal matter; it is a public negotiation that aims to distinguish legitimate forms of public discourse from illegitimate forms.



The main text for the course is Tedford and Herbeck’s Freedom of Speech in the United States. This will be supplemented by a number of other readings, available through Oncourse, including John Stuart Mill’s On Liberty, a number of Supreme Court decisions, and some critical readings coming from within and outside the legal profession. The primary assignments for the course include two exams, two position papers, and a team research project/presentation. Class discussion will be an important component of the course (and your grade), and you will be expected to read thoroughly and critically, coming to class prepared with questions about the readings and reasoned thoughts about their conclusions, assumptions, implications, etc.

JOUR-J 460 Community Journalism


J460 Community Journalism was the most influential course of my college career. I saw what goes into making a newscast happen. I put a piece together for air, and heard it come across the airwaves. I felt like a reporter for the first time. But more importantly, I got out of the IU bubble and into the community.

          -Eleanor Beck, WBIR-TV, Knoxville, TN





J460          Community Journalism

2012 Fall Semester, Tuesday-Thursday, 11:15a-12:30p

Prof. Mike Conway  



Some say journalism’s funding model is broken and can no longer support the effort needed to cover the news. This class will take a hard look at today’s journalism environment and explore alternatives to the corporate media model.



In addition to studying and investigating different models of journalism, students will be getting first-hand experience in what has been called “grassroots,” “community” and “citizen” journalism by working at WFHB Community Radio in Bloomington. Students will be investigating and reporting on important community issues as part of the WFHB news staff. Community Journalism is a recognized IU service-learning class.



WFHB has a volunteer news and public affairs staff; reporting and producing several hours of local news programming each week. Even with a non-paid news department, WFHB has won more Society of Professional Journalists awards than almost any radio station in the state over the past few years.



J460 Community Journalism will provide hands-on experience, using the latest digital technology in news-gathering and presentation.  WFHB presents a daily, half-hour local newscast as well as five separate hour-long public affairs programs, including programs targeting African-Americans, GLBT, and Hispanic communities.  WFHB is a leader in news podcasting, with its programs regularly being downloaded around the world.



For more information, contact the instructor, Mike Conway, at mtconway@indiana.edu.


Note: This course counts as an elective outside the College of Arts and Sciences for CMCL majors. 

Kelley Connection E-Newsletter


Kelley Connection E-Newsletter


Stay informed on what is happening around the Kelley School of Business with the new Kelley Connection monthly e-newsletter! The newsletter is focused on Student Engagement initiatives from the Undergraduate Program as well as Kelley student organizations. Anyone is welcome to sign up to receive the emails, and can unsubscribe at any time.


Please visit http://www.kelley.iu.edu/ugrad/life/newsletter.cfm to sign up to receive the Kelley Connection!

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Summer Sales Internship


Student Media Group is seeking highly motivated, energetic IU students interested in gaining REAL WORLD Sales and Marketing experience. You won't be running errands or grabbing coffee for your boss, our interns are the face of our company, selling advertising into daily planners for Indiana University and helping business owners build effective ad campaigns to reach the student demographic. This is a PAID internship, and we provide a comprehensive sales training; you'll also continue to learn new sales techniques throughout the summer. Currently, we have full-time summer internships available (Monday-Friday 9-5) starting after final exams.



Sales Internship Video: http://snurl.com/smgvideocm



Social Media Specialist / Web Developer Internship


Social Media Specialist / Web Developer Internship



Position description

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual to work with a small team that manages the labels’ web and social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Spotify. Specifically, this individual will explore new opportunities in leveraging our digital and social media outlets in order to promote our labels and artists in the digital world. 



Key responsibilities



                   Designing creative strategies for leveraging our current fan base while also increasing visibility, fans, and traffic across our three labels

                   Experimenting with new and alternative ways to interact with our fan base and promote new artists, album releases, or special events

                   Designing and developing unique applications for our social media platforms

                   Monitoring trends in social media use and applications

                   Measuring the impact of our social media activity through analytics



Experience

Think of this position as a cross between social media marketing and web development, with a ton of music mixed in. Experience working with HTML, Wordpress and social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter is a must. 



Additionally, any knowledge of Photoshop, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript (jquery) or social media APIs is a huge plus (and strongly desired). 



About the company

Founded in 1996, Secretly Canadian is an independent record label based right here in Bloomington, IN. The label operates alongside two others, Jagjaguwar and Dead Oceans, and share staff and offices. Some of our artists across the three labels include Antony and the Johnsons, Yeasayer, Bon Iver, Sharon Von Etten, Bear In Heaven and The Tallest Man on Earth.



Contact

Please send your resume to Ben Swanson at ben@secretlycanadian.com

paid internships available with gubernatorial campaign


Please note: Contact person is Zach Bailey, bailey@greggforgovernor.com.



Gregg for Governor Campaign is seeking interns for the Summer and Fall Semesters. I've attached a brief description of the finance internship description below, however there are several different areas interns can work in. As a recent IU grad I wanted to make sure that other IU students were given this opportunity.



If possible can you pass this along to students and if the department has a email list (LISTSERV) of students in the department or a career services center please pass it along to them as well. Any interested students should send a resume and a cover letter to Zach Bailey at bailey@greggforgovernor.com.



 Hours are flexible, depending on the student's schedule and we are more than happy to work with interns who would like to get college credit for the internship. The internships do come with a monthly stipend as well.

It is based out of our Indianapolis Headquarters in Downtown Indianapolis.



 Internship Description:



The intern will assist the campaign staff in the Indianapolis, IN office of Gregg for Governor, the election campaign of former Democrat Speaker of the House John Gregg. He/She will support the campaign operations as needed, including but not limited to answering phones, assisting staff with research and administrative projects, preparing briefing materials for the John, supporting staff with call time, assisting staff with finance events, and database management.

Experience with NGP and vote builder (VAN) or similar databases a plus.



 Skills Needed:

Collegial and professional attitude; possess strong oral and written communication skills; quick learners; detail oriented. Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite and other computer programs and software. Ability to multi-task, and to run limited physical errands as needed.

Goals:

 This internship is an opportunity to learn the processes of a substantial state wide campaign and fundraising operation. Interns will frequently interact with Senior staff and the candidate as they work directly out of this office.

 If any additional information is needed or if anyone has any questions  please don't hesitate to ask,  Zach Bailey  Gregg for Governor

 cell: 317-759-3841

Student Short Film Showcases


STUDENT

SHORT FILM SHOWCASES



May 1-3 ▪ 6:30pm



Free tickets are available at the IU Auditorium.

www.cinema.indiana.edu ~ 812-856-2503




May 1 Student 3D Showcase

May 2 Student Shorts Program One

May 3 Student Shorts Program Two (3 Doc.’s)




The programs were curated from student work in the Department of Communication and Culture, Department of Telecommunications, School of Fine Arts and School of Journalism.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Finding and Applying for International Awards Presentation this Thursday


Utilize the summer months to start preparing applications for award competitions in the fall. Last presentation of the semester on finding and applying for international awards will be this Thursday April 26 from 4-5pm in Ballantine 228.  Awards are available to most countries in the world; open to students of any discipline; and support a variety of activities such as language study or research, teaching English, or completing an internship.

A description of resources available to you and extensive list of awards are available on our webpage Student Awards for International Study and Research. Feel free to contact me directly if you cannot make it to the presentation and would like to arrange and individual consultation.


Sincerely,

Paul Fogleman

Advisor for International Awards

Indiana University

Office of the Vice President for International Affairs

201 N. Indiana Ave.

Bloomington, IN 47408

T: (812) 855-3948

F: (812) 855-6271

Career Development Center Update


IN THIS ISSUE:



* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS

* SENIOR SURVEY: WIN $200!

* 6-WEEK SUMMER CAREER COURSES: REGISTER NOW!

* GET INDORSED! CAREER READY GRADUATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

* EARLY-BIRD RESUME CRITIQUES

* INTERVIEW SPACE AT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER



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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:



* James Hardie Building Products, Inc., Customer Account Representative, Job ID 16397

* Primerica Inc., Bilingual Part-Time & Full-Time Associates & Managers, Job ID 16391

* Citizens Action Coalition, Organizer, Job ID 16342

* UNIQLO USA, Manager-in-training Program, Job ID 16275



Internships:



* Monroe County CASA, Inc., Database Manager Intern, Job ID 16496

* Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Intern, Job ID 16468

* Peace Corps of the United States, Campus Ambassador - Campaign Support, Job ID 16393

* Author Solutions, Inc., Public Relations Intern, Job ID 16344



Part-time positions:



* Renaissance Rentals, LLC, Front Desk Clerk , Job ID 15848

* IU Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services, Career Ambassador, Job ID 16011

* Indiana University Athletic Ticket Office, Ticket Office Staff Assistant, Job ID 16349

* IU Medical Sciences Program Research Lab, Lab Assistant, Job ID 16227



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SENIOR SURVEY: WIN $200!



Share your post-graduation plans with us-take the Senior Survey from the Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services! Beginning April 16th, seniors will find a link to the survey in your email inboxes. Those who complete the survey will have a chance to win $200. The Senior Survey may only be completed by seniors in the College of Arts and Sciences who are graduating in May.



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6-WEEK SUMMER CAREER COURSES: REGISTER NOW!



Take advantage of the reduced summer tuition cost, and enroll in a summer career course! The following courses are available for registration. Hurry! We only have one section of each course!



ASCS Q299: MARKETING YOURSELF FOR THE JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH 1st 6-Week Summer Session: May 8-June 15 Meeting days/times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:20 a.m.-12 p.m.



ASCS Q299 is a 2 credit hour course offered to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. ASCS Q299 teaches students how to conduct an effective job search. Students learn fundamental skills, including how to:



* Craft a targeted resume outlining relevant skills and qualifications.

* Expand on past experiences in a cover letter.

* Understand interviewing dynamics from the employer's perspective.

* Network effectively.



ASCS Q294: BASIC CAREER DEVELOPMENT

2nd 6-Week Summer Session: June 18-July 27 Meeting days/times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:20 a.m.-12 p.m.



ASCS is a 2 credit hour course offered to all freshmen and sophomores. ASCS Q294 is designed for freshmen and sophomores who are choosing a major or exploring career fields. The course includes three steps for making informed career decisions:



* Self-definition: Explore your interests, values, skills, and personality as they relate to careers and occupational environments.

* Structured decision-making: Choose a potential major or career using a systematic method.

* Research in depth: Discover what you don't know about majors and careers and familiarize yourself with campus and community resources.



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GET INDORSED! CAREER READY GRADUATE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM



Need a road map for your career development plan? Want to be recognized for your career preparation? Get ready and get recognized-apply now for the INdorsed Career Ready Graduate Certification Program!



The INdorsed Career Ready Graduate Program is a statewide standard used by colleges and universities to certify students' preparation for professional work. By attaining this certificate, you will be more equipped and prepared to maneuver this very competitive job market.



Benefits include working 1:1 with a career mentor, obtaining a Certificate of Career Readiness to market on your resume, and getting a leg up on your competition.



Limited space is available, so act now! For more information about this exciting new program contact Andy Bosk at abosk@indiana.edu.



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EARLY-BIRD RESUME CRITIQUES

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.



Nervous about the "real world?" Not sure about how to prepare? Need help making or updating your resume? The Career Development Center and Arts & Sciences Career Services is now offering early-bird resume critiques in addition to regular drop-in advising hours.



Questions? Call 812.855.5234.



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INTERVIEW SPACE AT THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER



Do you have an upcoming phone or Skype interview? Don't worry about roommate distractions, dropped calls, or slow internet connections - reserve one of the Career Development Center's Interview Suites! To learn more or make a reservation, contact Jeremy Harmon at (812)-855-0576 or jeharmon@indiana.edu. 



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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



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LPE Stress Reduction Workshop-- Wed. 4-25 5:30 room 100, pizza!


Quick reminder that the final Lambda Pi Eta event/meeting of the year will take place tomorrow evening in room 100. It will take place between 5:30-6:30. Any undergrads are welcome to attend--they don't have to be in LPE or CMCL.


We have an excellent guest coming from the IU Health Center to talk about stress management, which we thought would be particularly helpful this time of year.


There will be pizza!

Student Films at the IU Cinema

Homegrown Hoosier talent will be on display during "Made in Indiana," a four-day film series hosted in Bloomington at Indiana University Cinema.

The series kicks off April 30 with the world premiere of "Mudcity," a 35-minute film written and directed by IU student Curtis Miller. The series also features several programs of film shorts, 3D films and an action-adventure film adapting acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa's "Seven Samurai" into a modern-day tale. All were made by Indiana filmmakers, including current and former IU students.

"The 'Made in Indiana' series devotes a whole week to the creative work being done in and around our community," said Susanne Schwibs, a lecturer in IU College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Communication and Culture who, along with associate professor Joan Hawkins, helped mentor Miller's work. "I cannot adequately express how wonderful this is for filmmakers, students, faculty and audiences alike. It not only gives aspiring artists a chance to screen their work in one of the best cinemas in the country, it also shows moviegoers the great range and depth of creative activity close to home, and it will likely inspire further filmmaking endeavors."

An experimental road movie shot in 8mm film, "Mudcity" is the story of a young vagabond who finds a box of photographs and cassette tapes in a recently deceased woman's home and decides to seek out the woman's son. Produced by Miller as part of his honors thesis, "Mudcity" represents a search for meaning when signs suggest life has become redundant.

"This series continues our short tradition of dedicating time in our schedule to highlight student work," IU Cinema director Jon Vickers said. "We have enthusiastically expanded the series this semester to showcase some of the work from Bloomington's vibrant film community. Two nights were curated by the Bloomington chapter of the Indiana Filmmakers Network."

Indiana Filmmakers Network member Chris Eller said several members solicited and screened films for inclusion in the series.

"The results are a wide variety of films from an array of genres and lengths that were brought together to build the program for the event," he said. "It's a great opportunity for the local chapter of the Indiana Filmmakers Network."

The "Made in Indiana" series features:

  • 7 p.m. April 30: World premiere of "Mudcity."
  • 6:30 p.m. May 1: "3D Student Film Showcase," which highlights the artistry, creativity and technical accomplishments of IU faculty, staff and students.
  • 9:30 p.m., May 1: "Made in Bloomington: Program 1," featuring four short films curated by the Bloomington chapter of the Indiana Filmmakers Network, including a horror flick involving a security salesman who breaks into people's homes so they'll sign up for his service and "Nathan and the Luthier," which premiered in 2011 to a sold-out house at IU Cinema.
  • 6:30 p.m. May 2: "Student Short Film: Program 1," which includes student films curated from work produced in various IU departments.
  • 9:30 p.m. May 2: "Made in Bloomington: Program 2," featuring four short films curated by the Bloomington chapter of the Indiana Filmmakers Network, including a look at public art in Bloomington and "Eight Wheels of Death," a production featuring Bloomington's own Bleeding Heartland Rollergirls that claims to be the "world's first roller derby zombie romantic comedy."
  • 6:30 p.m. May 3: "Student Short Film: Program 2," featuring student films curated from work produced in various IU departments, including three documentaries by students of Department of Telecommunications professor Ron Osgood with topics such as ghost stories and a behind-the-scenes look at Hoosier flea markets.
  • 9:30 p.m. May 3: "Student Seven," which follows seven students who bring their martial arts skills together to compete for resources in an alternate-reality university setting.

Want to go?
No tickets are needed for the world premiere of "Mudcity." Free tickets for other films in the series can be obtained at the IU Auditorium Box Office from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or 30 minutes before each screening at IU Cinema. Tickets can be obtained online here.

About IU Cinema
Indiana University Cinema is a world-class facility and program dedicated to the scholarly study and highest standards of exhibition of film in its traditional and modern forms. For more information on the facility or programs, call 812-856-2503 or visit www.cinema.indiana.edu.

From Susanne Schwibs:
CMCL students are represented almost every night but most especially Monday April 30 with the premiere of Mudcity, and May 2 with the 6:30pm student short film showcase.  Please note that all films you nominated from the CMCL classes (including the documentary shorts) will be in the May 2nd screening, not the May 3 screening, which has three 30-minute docs by Ron Osgood's class.  May 2nd will run a bit longer and will have fiction and non-fiction non-fiction, music video from CMCL, Journalism, Fine Arts and Telecomm--the whole works.

The Swahili Flagship Program has summer entrance courses!


Swahili Flagship Program for Undergraduate students



Why participate in this program?



-          Achieve Superior Level of Proficiency in Swahili

-          Become a global professional

-          Participate in emerging economies

-          Get language support throughout your Swahili language study

-          Get immersed in the language and culture by participating in the study abroad program in Zanzibar, Tanzania

-          Connect Swahili language study with your major



Start with intensive elementary Swahili in summer 2012



Contact Erick Amick, Assistant Director: swaflag@indiana.edu  or 812 855 3411

http//swahili.indiana.edu

Monday, April 23, 2012

Production Internship Opportunity in Los Angeles


Braun Entertainment Group, Inc.



*Job Description:

We're looking for young and eager students who'd like to see how a production company from the early stages of development and the end stages of post-production is done. Interns would read and write coverage on scripts from inside and outside the company. A great opportunity for those who would like to see how a film, tv show or web show is made.



Qualifications: Must love movies, television and web content. That's all!



Apply through myIUCareers.



Here is the link:



Henry A. Bern Memorial Essay Competition 2012



FIRST PRIZE: $1,500

Deadline: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Purpose: To stimulate and encourage undergraduate excellence in writing and research in the field of Jewish Studies. It is our goal that students will reach a deeper understanding and appreciation of matters relating to Judaica and Jewish civilization.

Eligibility: Any current Indiana University Bloomington undergraduate student.

Rules:

1.    The paper may be written on any topic relevant to Jewish Studies. Research papers, essays, and creative writing have been submitted in past competitions.

2.    The paper must be the work of a single author.

3.    The paper may be written in English, Modern Hebrew, or Yiddish.

4.    The paper may have been previously submitted in a course.

5.    The paper must be typed, double-spaced, with footnotes wherever applicable, and should not exceed 25 pages.

6.    The student’s name should only appear on a "cover" sheet which should also include the student's name, student ID number, local and permanent home addresses, IU email address, telephone number, and the title of the paper. This onformation is to appear ONLY on the cover sheet in order to keep the author's identity anonymous. Papers will be numbered for judging purposes.

7.    The title of the paper should also appear at the top of page 1 of the paper.

8.    Among the criteria considered significant will be clarity, focus and development of the subject or problem, quality of evidence, use of sources, and originality.

Deadline: Papers should be e-mailed to iujsp@indiana.edu before midnight on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Papers may also be emailed any time during the 2011-2012 academic year. Please include in subject line: "Bern Essay Submission".

The author of the winning paper will be acknowledged at the Jewish Studies Dessert in Fall, 2012.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Henry A. Bern by his family and friends. Henry Bern was a professor of Education at Indiana University where he was committed to teaching and the world of learning.

If you have questions, call 855-0453 or email iujsp@indiana.edu.

Great Summer Internship Opportunity - Sociological Research Practicum


The 2012 Sociological Research Practicum (SRP) on Social Status, Consumption, and Happiness will extend research on cultural consumption to consider consumption more generally.  In particular, it will explore how processes of social comparison might vary for people in different social locations (e.g., gender, race, class) and how styles of consumption and processes of social comparison shape life satisfaction.

A team of undergraduate and graduate students will be trained by the Center for Survey Research to conduct national telephone interviews.  Topics covered by the interviews include: subjects’ participation in a range of cultural activities, the direction and intensity of social comparison in various domains, life satisfaction and self-assessed health, experience of time, and reasons for, and barriers to, participation in cultural activities.

The SRP will begin immediately after the spring semester and will continue for between 6 and 8 weeks. Depending on the number of credits a student wishes to earn (1 – 6 credits can be earned, if indeed a student wants to do this for academic credit) SRP team members should expect to spend between 10 and 15 hours a week conducting interviews (more as higher level of credits are pursued).  The course is a nice change of pace from regular classes because it’s mostly independent work (i.e., conducting the interviews). In addition, it works well for many students’ summer schedules because the interviews are in the evening. Most importantly, it gives students an opportunity to do real research instead of just hearing about it.  Students also will have an opportunity to work with these data later in the summer or the following year and use these for other independent studies, papers, and presentations at regional and national meeting if they are interested.  Depending on how involved students want to be, they can develop a wide range of skills—among them, interviewing, learning what makes a good survey, transcribing, learning how to analyze closed-ended questions, and learning how to do qualitative analysis of open-ended items—that will be useful in graduate school and in the workplace.  

Undergraduates can choose to register for SOC S491 (Undergraduate SRP), SOC S494 (Internship), or SOC S495 (Research and Readings in Sociology).  If interested in this possibility, please contact Professor Art Alderson (aralders@indiana.edu) or Kristin Jordan (jordankm@indiana.edu).  If wanting to earn academic credit for this internship experience a student will need to sign a SOC S491, SOC S494, or SOC S495 form so please make sure you indicate interest in academic credit when contacting us.