IU Southeast in the News

College Goal Sunday at IU Southeast

College-bound students who need help applying for state and federal financial aid can find assistance this weekend at a free event at Indiana University Southeast.

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IU Southeast names scholarship for slain deputy

Indiana University Southeast will hold a dinner in June to honor slain Floyd County Deputy Frank Denzinger and raise money for a scholarship to be named for him.

Read more at courier-journal.com

 

Now Hiring: Nursing, teaching, truck driving offer best outlooks in Southern Indiana job growth

Mimi McKay taught nursing at Indiana University Southeast for 11 years before becoming dean of the institution two years ago. She said current demand for nursing is high, but will inevitably decrease.

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IU Southeast wins seventh in a row, 100-72

Six members of the Indiana University Southeast men's basketball team scored in double figures on Saturday in their 100-72 road victory over Asbury.

Read more sports coverage from newsandtribune.com

 

IU Southeast, Ivy Tech discover courses on crime pay

William Farrell of IUS laid the foundation of a criminal justice program. Up only since 2002, it has grown more quickly than expected and now has about 180 majors, second only to psychology in the IUS social services area.

Read Dale Moss' column at courier-journal.com

 

Letter to the editor: Reducing IU Southeast's fees is a mistake

Indiana University Southeast is considered an institution of higher learning and supposed to set an example by instilling in its students a sense of fairness and commitment to its local community.

Read the opinion at newsandtribune.com

 

Stories featuring IU Bloomington or regional campuses:

The latest on IU basketball and Kelvin Sampson

IU mandates internal Sampson investigation.

From idsnews.com

From courier-journal.com

Game coverage from courier-journal.com

From indystar.com

 

IU East announces new scholarship program

Indiana University East has announced it has initiated a new scholarship for Twenty-first Century High School Scholars.

Find out more from pal-item.com

 

Phishing scam targets students at IU South Bend

Students at IU South Bend are keeping a close eye on their email these days. The university sent them an alert Friday notifying them about a phishing scam.

Learn more from wsbt.com

 

Stories featuring regional institutions:

U of L enrollment falls, overall KY college enrollment increases

Kentucky's public colleges and universities enrolled 212,994 students in fall 2007 -- a 3.2 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Council on Postsecondary Education

Read more from bizjournals.com/louisville

 

Bellarmine lands education expert

An internationally known education expert who specializes in improving literacy, especially among economically disadvantaged urban schoolchildren, has been appointed to a new endowed chair at Bellarmine University

Read more from courier-journal.com

NEWS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER

Seminar Series Program
As part of the International Center's Seminar Series Program, two important topics will be presented during the month of February:

• Tenant/Landlord Seminar—This is a popular seminar that has been a co-sponsorship between the IU Student Legal Services office and the International Center for the past few years.  The goal is to provide international students with the necessary knowledge to understand the issue of lease agreements as well as the tenants' rights and responsibilities.  The seminar will be held on Thursday, February 21st, 7:00 p.m. at the IC.  Please RSVP to intlcent@indiana.edu by Tuesday, February 19th to reserve a spot.  Refreshments will be served.

• Job Seminar—Also a popular topic that aims at providing international students with valuable information that will assist them when preparing for the job market.  This will be a follow-up to last semester's session and it will focus on interviewing etiquette, what makes us stand out in an interview, how to prepare to impress prospective employers, and immigration-related matters applicable to job opportunities.  The program, co-sponsored with the Career Development Center, will take place on Thursday, February 28th, 7:00 p.m. at the IC.  Please RSVP to intlcent@indiana.edu by Tuesday, February 26th.  Refreshments will be served.

Friday Noon Concerts
The International Center invites you to its weekly Noon Concert this Friday, February 15th, at 12:00 p.m.  Our guest performers for this week are singer Viktoria Car and harpist Valeska Gleser.   Take a break in the day and enjoy listening to wonderful classical music in a relaxed atmosphere.   A light lunch will be served after the concert.

Coffee Hour – Outreach Kenya
The Outreach Kenya Development Volunteers association will be hosting this week's Coffee Hour at the International Center.   Please join us Friday, February 15th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  and enjoy delicious Kenyan food.   Philemon Yebei, from Kenya, will lead an open discussion on the current violence in his country.   Learn how you can help and get involved!   For more information, please email okdv@indiana.edu

Ukrainian Language Conversation Club
The Ukrainian Conversation Club has joined the other language conversation clubs that meet weekly at the IC.  If you, or anyone you know, is interested in practicing this language and improve conversation skills, please direct them to intlcent@indiana.edu for details.  The group will meet every Friday from 3:00-4:00 p.m.

English Language Practice
Are you an international student concerned about your English language skills and feeling that you need more opportunities to practice?  If so, the IC can help you.  Join us every Saturday for the Practical English Tutorial (P.E.T.) Program.  Sessions start at 12:00 noon, they are free and appointments are not necessary.  If you have questions, please email intlcent@indiana.edu or call 855-7133.

Treasure House
If you are in need of household items, please visit the Treasure House located in the International Center's basement.  A variety of gently used household items such as kitchen supplies, bedding and small appliances are available for sale at very moderate prices.  Stop by on Fridays from 1:00 p.m. t0 3:00 p.m. to check it out!

Other Campus and Community News

International Latin American Student Association (ILASA)
Invites you to its spring semester weekly film series:
Film:  "Coronación"  (Chile, 2000)   Director:  Silvio Caiozzi
      Language:  Spanish with English subtitles
Date:  Friday, February 15th
Time:  6:09 pm
Location: Ballantine Hall 103
Cost:  FREE
For a complete review, visit http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/220879/Coronacion/overview
Awards in Viña del Mar, Uruguay, Lima, Cartagena and Havana film festivals.

Union Board-- International Film Festival
You are invited to join Union Board Films every Wednesday during the semester.   Come see Marc Caro's critically acclaimed French film "Delicatessen" on February 13th.
Date:   Wednesday, February 13th
Time:   8:00 p.m.
Location:  Whittenberger Auditorium, IMU
Cost:  Free for students with ID, $2 for non-students
For more information, check out the website:  http://www.imu.indiana.edu/things_to_do/union_board/union_board.shtml

Indiana Employer Career Fair
The Career Development Center Arts & Sciences, SPEA, the Kelley School of Business and the School of Informatics have teamed up to sponsor this event for students to explore career opportunities in Indiana.  Recruiters are looking for qualified candidates with a variety of academic backgrounds and are interested in full time or internship positions.
Date:  Wednesday, February 13th
Time:  12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:  Alumni Hall, IMU
Visit www.iucareers.com for a list of participating employers.

Summer Camp Jobs Fair
Over 60 camps from across the country will be hiring IU students for summer 2008.  Working at a camp is a great opportunity for undergraduates to develop and enhance valuable skills in leadership, teaching, counseling, problem solving, and event planning, and can be an invaluable experience to have on your resume!
Date:  Thursday, February 21st
Time:  11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location:  Alumni Hall, IMU
For more information, please visit www.IUCareers.com


Click the following link to go to the events page: http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/ic/programs/

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Leo R. Dowling International Center
111 S. Jordan Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-7133
intlcent@indiana.edu
www.indiana.edu/~intlserv