Monday, January 11, 2010

Surrealist Film Fest CALL FOR ENTRIES

THE 2010 INTERNATIONAL SURREALIST
FILM FESTIVAL

CALL FOR ENTRIES!

The ISFF is searching for Surreality in all genres of film.
Don’t know if your film is Surreal? Not to worry!

WE WILL DECIDE WHAT IS SURREAL
First prize is a BOLEX 16mm movie camera!

Regular Deadline:
Post marked by February 13th 2010

Go to:
www.theinternationalsurrealistfilmfestival.com
or
www.withoutabox.com
to apply


The festival will take place on March 21st at the Mark Goodson Theatre at The American Film Institute.
WE WILL DECIDE WHAT IS SURREAL!

Friday, January 8, 2010

Constructive conflict resolution training

Interested students (undergrad and grad) and other community members are invited to attend.

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Basic Mediation Training
Are you interested in constructive conflict resolution, restorative justice, and the mediation process? The Community Justice & Mediation Center (CJAM) invites you to attend Basic Mediation Training.
• Jan. 30-31 and Feb. 13-14, 2010
• 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• IU Maurer School of Law, Room 214

“Basic Mediation Training” is a great tool to add to the lifelong toolbox of community members interested in healing community harm, resolving neighbor-to-neighbor conflicts, alternative dispute resolution, criminal justice issues, or helping youth.

Participants who complete CJAM’s “Basic Mediation Training” are eligible to work as CJAM volunteer mediators; however, any community member interested in learning basic mediation skills is also welcome to participate.

For more information see http://www.cjam.org.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Looking for a Good N&M for Spring? Try STAT-S 100 Statistical Literacy

If you have any students looking for an interesting, truly worthwhile N & M course, please have them consider STAT S100, Statistical Literacy.

This course teaches students how to be informed consumers of statistics in their everyday lives. It lays out the basic statistical concepts needed to understand what they read in the paper and hear on the news and to be able to make informed decisions.

For example:

Recent articles state that loneliness and obesity are contagious. What does this really mean?

A poll predicted that Kerry would win over Bush in 2004 by a margin of 72% to 9%. How could that poll have been so wrong and which polls should we believe?

How can two reports of the same teen drug use study come to opposite conclusions... and how can we tell truth from spin?

You read that 1 in 4 Americans suffers from mental illness. You are in a room with 39 other people. Does this mean there are 10 people with a mental illness in the room?

While some basic statistical calculations are introduced, the value of understanding the underlying statistical concepts is what is emphasized. Students are asked to challenge their intuition through interactive in-class activities and discussions on such topics as clinical trials, data ethics, public opinion polls and the political process, the question of causation, the role of government statistics, and dealing with chance in everyday life.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Still looking for a stimulating class to round out your spring schedule? FOLK-F 450 Music in Religious Thought and Experience

FOLK-F 450 Music in Religious Thought and Experience

Daniel Reed
Spring 2010
R 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Course # 14053

This course will explore the relationships between music and religious experience and thought in select sacred musical traditions of the world. We will comparatively analyze pertinent issues including roles of music in sacred rituals, theories about and concepts of music involving the divine, uses of music as a means of communication with spiritual domains, uses of music in the negotiation of religious boundaries, intersections between American popular culture and religion, the effects of mass media on sacred musical practices, relationships between music performance and religious identity, music and religious ecstasy, and music and trance. Case studies will be drawn from major world religious traditions, local religious traditions, and combinations thereof.

Monday, January 4, 2010

"Win a Trip with Nick" New York Times contest

Are you a college or university student with a yearning to see the best and worst of the world? Nicholas D. Kristof, Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times, invites students to write an essay and/or make a video to enter to win a reporting trip to Africa in the spring of 2010. Check out Nick's video about the trip and his announcement about the contest at http://kristof.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/12/announcingdrumrollwin-a-trip-2010/?scp=2&sq=trip%20/nick&st=cse. Deadline for contest entries is January 18, 2010.

Find Nick’s regular blog at nytimes.com/ontheground.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

IUCareers.com Spring 2010 Preview

IN THIS ISSUE:

* ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADUATES!
* UPCOMING INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIRS
* FEATURED JOB AND INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
* GAP YEAR EXPERIENCES: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO I FIND ONE?
* artWORKS: THE BUSINESS OF THE CLEVELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
* NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES
* GLOBAL CAREER SERIES
* UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

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ATTENTION DECEMBER GRADUATES!

Did you know that once you graduate you have access to career services through the IU Alumni Association? All graduates receiving their first IU degree receive one free year's membership in the IU Alumni Association, and as a member, you have access to a full range of services:

* Career assessments to help you choose a career
* Resume and cover letter builder
* Mock interview software that uses your webcam
* Information on finding a job domestically (40 U.S. cities) and internationally (27 countries)
* Industry research databases
* Job board with new jobs posted daily
* Almost 700 alumni who have registered to provide career advice
* Career counseling and job search coaching

For more information, go to www.iualumnicareerservices and click on "Overview of Services."

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UPCOMING INTERNSHIP AND CAREER FAIRS

INTERNSHIP FAIR
Wednesday, January 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

IU BLOOMINGTON SPRING CAREER FAIR
Thursday, March 4, 12 - 4 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union

View a list of participating employers through your myIUcareers account.

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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:

* Sears Holdings Corporation, Kmart Retail Management Trainee
* Sunrise Greetings, Inside Sales Representative
* New York Post, Advertising Sales Account Coordinator
* WestPoint Financial Group/MassMutual, Financial Advisor
* Givaudan Flavors Corporation, Research Scientist (Flavor Science)
* Indianapolis Zoological Society, Conservation Education Visitor Program Specialist
* Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sales/Management Trainee
* Maxim Healthcare Services, Healthcare Recruiter
* Steak n Shake, Inc., Restaurant Manager
* CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), NCS Language Officer

Internships:

* IU Radio & TV, Public Relations Intern
* Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Human Resources Intern
* National Children's Museum, External Relations Intern
* Indianapolis Zoological Society, Marketing Intern
* Peritus Public Relations, Intern
* JCPenney Co., Inc., Summer 2010 Merchandising Intern
* WFIU, Web Design/Development Intern
* Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington, Fine Arts Director
* IU Office of Creative Services, Web Developer Intern
* Sears Holdings Corporation, Sears Retail Management Intern

Part-time positions:

* IU Office of Overseas Study, Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* IU Office of International Admissions, International Admissions Office Assistant (Work-Study)
* Bloomington Developmental Learning Center, Support Staff Teacher (Work-Study)
* Indiana University Alumni Association, Research analyst/Developer (Non-Work Study)
* Sunrise Greetings, Outbound Service Representative (Non-Work Study)
* Bloomington Parks & Recreation, Child Care Supervisor (Non-Work Study)
* Salvation Army Bloomington Corps, After School Director (Non-Work Study)
* Indiana Memorial Union, Ass't Building Manager (Non-Work Study)
* Stone Research Services, Bloomington, P/T Telephone Interviewers (Non-Work Study)
* Campus Children's Center, Morning Teacher Aide (Non-Work Study)

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GAP YEAR EXPERIENCES: WHAT ARE THEY AND HOW DO I FIND ONE?
Wednesday, January 20, 6 - 7:15 p.m.
Ballantine Hall, Room 005

A growing number of students are graduating from college and pursuing "gap" experiences before embarking on a search for full-time, permanent employment. Join us to learn more about this growing trend. We'll discuss what "gap" experiences actually are and examine some of the organizations that house them (both nationally and internationally). We'll also provide useful resources to help you locate the best-fit experience for you.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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artWORKS: THE BUSINESS OF THE CLEVELAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Thursday, January 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Oak Room, Indiana Memorial Union (IMU)

In this discussion, Gary Ginstling, General Manager of the world-renowned Cleveland Symphony Orchestra, will discuss his career and what it takes to manage one of the top-ranked orchestras in the world. Other members of the orchestra administration will share information on their roles and career paths.

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

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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NETWORKING NIGHT SERIES

This series allows you to learn the art of networking through interaction with professionals in specific industries. Panelists will discuss their career paths, organizational opportunities, and provide advice for students entering the world-of-work. Each event will also include an introduction to networking, light refreshments, and the opportunity to engage with the panelists. The Networking Night Series is a collaboration between the IU Career Development Center and the IU Student Alumni Association.

ADVERTISING, DESIGN, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, January 26, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

SALES AND MARKETING NETWORKING NIGHT
Tuesday, February 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

WRITING, EDITING, AND PUBLISHING NETWORKING NIGHT Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

NON-PROFIT NETWORKING NIGHT
Wednesday, March 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Devault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th Street

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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GLOBAL CAREER SERIES

Join IU Alumni and career professionals who now work in careers that draw on their knowledge of languages and culture! Panelists will share their experiences abroad; provide tips on how to maximize your time here at IU, and offer strategies for Americans seeking international work. There will be time set aside to network with the panelists and other students with similar goals and interests. This series should be especially useful for students in international studies, area studies, languages, journalism, and other majors focused on global careers.

INTERNATIONAL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH STRATEGIES Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

SLAVIC & EAST EUROPEAN CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, April 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSIONS

CIA INFORMATION SESSION
Thursday, January 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
Career Development Center, 625 N. Jordan Ave.

Learn about the exciting positions available right now within the National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency.

National Clandestine Service careers offer fast-paced, varied work environments that will challenge you to find innovative solutions to complex problems, to travel internationally, and to use existing or new language skills in ways that will make a positive difference to you, your family, and your country. This is more than a job. It is a way of life for professionals who demand the highest personal satisfaction from their work.This information session will focus on overseas and Washington, DC-based opportunities with the CIA's National Clandestine Service (NCS). Agency recruiters will cover a broad range of topics to include the Agency mission, potential career opportunities, the on-line application process, and a question and answer period. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume.

The NCS is currently seeking applicants with skills in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, and Russian for Language Officer and operational positions. Applicants with foreign language skills or overseas study or work experience are likely to be most competitive for current NCS career opportunities. US citizenship is required. Visit our website at www.cia.gov.

Registration required through your myIUcareers account.

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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

Friday, December 18, 2009

New 400-level FOLK/ETHNO class being offered spring 2010!

FOLK-F 450 Music in Religious Thought and Experience

Daniel Reed
Spring 2010
R 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Course # 14053

This course will explore the relationships between music and religious experience and thought in select sacred musical traditions of the world. We will comparatively analyze pertinent issues including roles of music in sacred rituals, theories about and concepts of music involving the divine, uses of music as a means of communication with spiritual domains, uses of music in the negotiation of religious boundaries, intersections between American popular culture and religion, the effects of mass media on sacred musical practices, relationships between music performance and religious identity, music and religious ecstasy, and music and trance. Case studies will be drawn from major world religious traditions, local religious traditions, and combinations thereof.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

IU Summer Camp Jobs Fair

Feb. 24th
11:30-3pm
IMU Alumni Hall (Over 60 Camps Attending)

Attention Students: Working at a camp is a great opportunity for IU students to enhance their transferable skills in communication, problem solving, leadership, and
event planning. Working at a camp can be an invaluable experience to have on a resume! Match your special skills this summer with a job that is fun, exciting, and offers you a valuable learning experience. Also this is a great way to get experience while having a PAID Summer Internship/Job! Visit our website to see which camps are attending.

www.indiana.edu/~campfair

A fun way to get an A&H - FINA N110 Intro to Studio Art for Non-Majors

This course is for non-art majors and is a fun way to earn your Arts and Humanities distribution credits.

Open Course for Spring 2010
N110 INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO ART FOR NONMAJORS
(3CR.) A &H
Non-majors are introduced to the visual language of the studio arts.
Students learn and apply the basic elements of design and begin to understand the principles of organization. Through the exploration of a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media (drawing, painting, wire and clay) students become familiar with the basic techniques used to develop art works.

Courses: Fine Arts Bldg. Rm 145
Monday, Wednesday 9:05 - 12:05pm
12:20 - 3:20pm

Tuesday, Thursday 11:15 - 2:15 pm
2:30 - 5:30 pm
5:45 - 8:45 pm
For more information contact Amy Norgaard, anorgaar@indiana.edu

HHC Symposium & Research Fair

The Hutton Honors College presents
the 2010 Annual IUB Undergraduate
Symposium and Research Fair
April 10th, 9:00-5:00

Deadline for abstracts & proposals March 1st, 2010
Submit to Assistant Dean, Lynn Cochran (lcochran@indiana.edu)

The Hutton Honors College invites proposals and abstracts for our annual symposium and research fair. The symposium is to be held on Saturday, April 10th, in the new Hutton Honors College building (811 East 7th Street) from 9-5. Students who choose to present papers at the symposium will be asked to speak for ten minutes on their work, with a five minute Q&A to follow. Each presenter will be included on a panel of students working in a similar field of study. Last year the topics included sociology, international issues, science, psychology, health care, and arts and humanities. Every year the topics vary somewhat according to the abstracts submitted. A schedule of sessions will be forthcoming in March. The poster fair will also be held on Saturday, April 10th. Students are invited to present both a paper and/or poster; presentations of both a paper and poster are especially welcome. All IU undergraduates are invited to participate in these two events, and all IU faculty and students will be invited to attend. The Hutton Honors College will hold workshops for students who would like to know more about paper or poster presentations.

Whether you choose to present a paper at the symposium or a poster at the fair, or would like to participate in both events, we welcome one page abstracts by March 1st. Please be sure to indicate whether you are interested in presenting a paper and/or a poster. If you choose to participate in both events, you will just submit one abstract. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you will be submitting an abstract this year and we will send you an abstract template to make your submission easier. Also, be sure you have a faculty mentor for your project, as they will be asked to sign off on your abstract.

The symposium and fair are open to all disciplines, including (but not limited to): visual and performing arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, public affairs, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, business and economics, education, and nursing. This is a great opportunity to let others see the valuable work you have accomplished during the past year, and to see what other students in a variety of fields are exploring here at IU. It is also a great chance for you to perfect your presentation skills and receive valuable feedback from faculty and interested colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity for professional experience!

We look forward to hearing from you, and more importantly, to seeing the results of your efforts!

Lynn Cochran

Assistant Dean
Hutton Honors College
811 E. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN, 47405
(812) 855-3554