Photo by John Herrin
Some of IU's leading scientists were on hand for the IU Life Sciences Day exhibit and reception at the Statehouse in Indianapolis March 1. Pictured here are Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (right) greeting Rick Field of Cabello Associates, while IU President Adam Herbert (center) looks on. Participants joined legislators and other guests in the north atrium for conversation about IU's future plans in life sciences research. IU announced its Life Sciences
Strategic Plan last month.
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Fostering a global perspective
- One thing the city of Kokomo does not aspire to be is a homogeneous, Rust Belt enclave. "Niche programs" and a new international studies minor are two ways the campus is investing in diversity.
- IU South Bend's Scott Sernau (above) taught from a metaphorical lectern anchored to the tides during his sabbatical leave, an experience that has enhanced his interest in global education.
- At the IU School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, international collaboration and global public health are a twin set that is catalyzing opportunities for IU students and faculty alike.
- In memory of an IUSM epidemiologist, four Slemenda Scholars will explore the practice of medicine from a Kenyan point of view.
Holla from the Biloxi Humane Society
Austin Carpenter and Andrew Decker were among students who blogged their experiences in Mississippi during IU South Bend's recent Alternative Spring Break. More volunteers from IUPUI, including 15 medical students, are bound for the town of Waveland, Miss., today.What is your health worth?
Hoosiers are invited to take part in a national conversation on health care at a virtual "town hall meeting" March 22. The live Webcast is being used to assess public sentiment about quality, accessibility and cost for an upcoming congressional report. An onsite gathering spot on the Indianapolis campus will be moderated by IUSM's Dr. Stephen Jay.IU Founders Day April 2
It all began 186 years ago with a student body of 12.Filmmaking
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