School of Education Read-In today\nThe IU School of Education is hosting an African American Read-In at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center today from 10 to 11:15 a.m. \nThe Read-In is part of the 15th National African American Read-In Chain sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English. IU and high school students and School of Education faculty will read selected poems and passages by black authors.\nRead-In organizer Stephanie Carter, an assistant professor of language education, said in a statement that the Read-In is becoming a positive tradition at IU. \n"Last year's African American Read-In was a positive event that brought students, teachers, parents and the University and Bloomington communities together," she said. \nThe national Read-In campaign will attract thousands of readers across the country today. Schools, libraries, bookstores and community and professional organizations will all host similar Read-Ins to celebrate Black History Month.\nHigh school students will unveil a T-shirt at the Read-In which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Brown vs. Board of Education desegregation case.\n"It is my hope that the African American Read-In will not only become woven into the fabric of Indiana University, but also the state of Indiana," Carter said.\nThere will also be a peer panel discussion at the Neal-Marshall Center where IU students share their college experiences with high school students.\nThe School of Education will also feature exhibits on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the historic Brown vs. Board of Education court decision in its Matrix Gallery on the third floor.\nFor more information, visit www.ncte.org/prog/readin/107901.htm.
IU to host mini college fair\nIU will host a college fair for high school students from Indianapolis Public schools and the surrounding township Feb. 13. The event, which begins at 9:30 a.m., will be held in the auditorium of the Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Ave., in Indianapolis.\nLori Patton, director of multicultural outreach, said the college fair offers IU a chance to be more diverse.\n"IU is committed to being a racially and culturally diverse university, and this program gives IU Bloomington the opportunity to increase its outreach," Patton said. "It gives us an opportunity to go into the communities where we are trying really hard to attract students and, at the same time, support Indianapolis and township schools in their efforts to inspire youth to achieve in higher education."\nAbout 300 students are expected to attend the event, where they will be able to meet faculty, staff and students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Nursing, the School of Journalism and the Kelley School of Business. Representatives from various cultural centers and programs on campus will also be on hand to teach about college preparation, financial aid and student life. A surprise presentation also is planned.
Orientation to hold call out meeting\nThe Office of Orientation Programs is hosting two meetings Wednesday for undergraduate students interested in being orientation leaders this summer. One will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. at Teter Quad lounge and the second is 9 to 10 p.m. at the Read Center Community and Leadership Development Center.\nStudent orientation leaders work hands-on positions with incoming students and parents , as well as behind the scenes positions during the summer.\nFor more information or for an application, visit www.indiana.edu/~orient.
