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(08/05/14 4:21pm)
Merriam Webster defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana. The definition is straightforward enough, but it doesn’t provide any insight as to where the nickname came from or what it really means. Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage.
(08/23/12 7:47pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Wondering about the history behind IU? The University has a rich past that has made it into what it is today. These events were some of the biggest, and knowing about them will give you a little insight into what you see now.1820Indiana’s state government founds Indiana University as the State Seminary. It was originally located in Seminary Square Park near the corner of Second Street and College Avenue. Construction was initially stalled by the debate between whether Vincennes University (Indiana Territory’s public university) or a new institution should become the state public university. IU won out, and construction began in 1822.1838The legislature changes the school’s name, for the final time, to Indiana University. The name went from State Seminary to Indiana College to IU.1867The University admits its first female student, Sarah Parke Morrison, making IU one of the first state universities to admit men and women on an equal basis. Morrison went on to become the first female professor at IU. Morrison Hall is named for her.Also this year, the Indiana Daily Student (originally called The Indiana Student), a free daily newspaper produced by IU students, is founded.1883The University’s original campus in Seminary Square burns to the ground in a fire thought to be caused by a lightning strike. The trustees estimated the loss at more than $100,000. Some wanted the school moved to Indianapolis, but the trustees voted to rebuild on a 20-acre site called Dunn’s Woods at Bloomington’s then-eastern edge.1885Biologist David Starr Jordan becomes school president. At age 34, he was the nation’s youngest university president. Although IU was secular, Jordan was the first non-clergyman president. He later became president of Stanford University. The Jordan River and Jordan Hall are named after him.1889The Hoosiers become a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference. IU teams have won or shared 157 Big Ten Conference championships. National team titles now total 25 — 24 NCAA, one AIAW.1895Marcellus Neal becomes the first African American to earn a degree from IU. Today, the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center is named after him along with Frances Elizabeth Marshall, the first black female student at IU, who earned a B.A. degree in English.1920The School of Commerce and Finance, which later became the Kelley School of Business, opens. The school was the 18th ranked business school overall by Business Week in 2011 and 10th by U.S. News & World Report in 2010.1921The IU School of Music opens. Now called the IU Jacobs School of Music, it consistently ranks among the best music schools in the nation.1947The controversial Institute for Sex Research, now called the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, is established.1951IU puts on the first Little 500 bicycle race. Howdy Wilcox Jr., executive director of the Indiana University Student Foundation, founded the Little 500 bicycle race. Wilcox modeled the race after the Indianapolis 500. Every April, IU puts on the race at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. The 1979 Academy Award-winning film “Breaking Away” featured the race.1976The undefeated men’s basketball team wins the championship under the coaching of Bob Knight. No other team has won undefeated since. Knight’s volatile personality often got him into trouble during his time at IU; he memorably threw a chair across the court. He was fired from his coaching position in 2000 after grabbing the arm of a student who he felt had been disrespectful to him.2007Michael A. McRobbie is named the 18th president of IU.2011Kappa Alpha Psi, the first black fraternity at IU and one of the first of its kind in the country, celebrates its 100th anniversary. It was founded in 1911 in Bloomington. In July, nearly 4,000 members traveled to Bloomington to celebrate to fraternity’s centennial.
(08/23/12 7:42pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Merriam Webster dictionary defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana.But what does it really mean?Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage. He cautions those searching for a cut-and-dry background.“When you boil it all down, you will not find a decisive meaning or origin,” Haller said.Although the etymology of Hoosier is unknown, several theories still live on.One of the more likely explanations comes from former IHS secretary Jacob Piatt Dunn. After extensive research, Dunn concluded the word “Hoosier” likely derives from the word “hoozer,” which in the Cumberland dialect of England meant anything large, like a hill. When Cumberland immigrants came to North America, their descendants applied the word to those who settled in the hills of southern Indiana.Haller said Dunn’s theory has stood the test of time but isn’t well known.“There’s a lot of folklore not supported by historical fact,” he said.IU 2012 graduate Gretchen Krumwiede said she’s heard multiple stories about the word’s origin.“I think the one I heard most often was that at a basketball game, someone’s ear fell off, and they held it up and said ‘Whose ear?’” Krumwiede said.Former Indiana Governor Joseph Wright had another theory. He said “Hoosier” came from a Native American word for corn — “hoosa.” The theory is doubtful, though, as no such word has been found in any Native American languages.In any case, Haller said the word’s linguistic origin is not as important as its 1800s usage.At the time, Indiana was the Western frontier, and Haller said “Hoosier” carried mainly positive connotations. It was a way for Indiana residents to refer to themselves and for others to refer to them.By the 1840s, Indiana government officials were calling their state the Hoosier state.IU’s adoption of the Hoosier nickname for its athletic teams has given the word further meaning for those at IU.“From an athletic standpoint, it’s not a tangible thing,” IU Deputy Athletic Director Scott Dolson said. “It’s more of a feel and a way that you believe. It’s the way you carry yourself, the way you treat people, the way you show support for your school.”Senior Ryan Diefenderfer said he agreed. “Bloomington in general is a great cultural place, so that ties in with the school spirit and what being a Hoosier is for me, at least.”Krumwiede said being a Hoosier is about taking pride in one’s self and school.“People are always really proud to say that they’re a Hoosier, that they’re from IU,” she said.Dolson said that pride extends throughout the whole university.“In general, whether you’re in IU athletics or the Kelley School of Business or what have you, everyone takes pride in the fact that they’re part of the Hoosier nation and they’re Hoosiers,” Dolson said.
(08/10/12 2:35pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Merriam Webster defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana.The definition is straightforward enough, but it doesn’t provide any insight as to where the nickname came from or what it really means.Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage.He cautions those searching for an obvious meaning.“When you boil it all down, you will not find a decisive meaning or origin,” Haller said.Although the etymology of “Hoosier” is unknown, several theories live on.One of the more likely explanations comes from former IHS secretary, Jacob Piatt Dunn.After extensive research, Dunn concluded the word “Hoosier” likely derives from the word “hoozer,” which in the Cumberland dialect of England meant anything large, like a hill.When Cumberland immigrants came to North America, their descendants applied the word to those who settled in the hills of southern Indiana.IU 2012 graduate Gretchen Krumwiede said she’s heard multiple stories about the word’s origin.“I think the one I heard most often was that at a basketball game, someone’s ear fell off and they held it up and said ‘Whose ear?’” Krumwiede said.This story may be a variation of a joke poet James Whitcomb Riley’s made about the word’s origin.Former Indiana Gov. Joseph Wright said “Hoosier” came from a Native American word for corn, “hoosa.” The theory is doubtful, though, as no such word has been found in any Native American languages.In any case, Haller said the word’s linguistic origin is not as important as its 1800s usage. It was a way for Indiana residents to refer to themselves and for others to refer to them.John Finley’s poem “The Hoosier’s Nest” helped reinforce the word’s legitimacy.By the 1840s, Indiana government officials were calling their state “the Hoosier state.”IU’s adoption of the Hoosier nickname for its athletic teams has given the word further meaning for those at IU.“From an athletic standpoint, it’s not a tangible thing,” IU Deputy Athletic Director Scott Dolson said. “It’s more of a feel and a way that you believe. It’s the way you carry yourself, the way you treat people, the way you show support for your school.”Senior Ryan Diefenderfer said he agreed.“Bloomington in general is a great cultural place, so that ties in with the school spirit and what being a Hoosier is for me, at least,” Diefenderfer said.Krumwiede said being a Hoosier is about taking pride in one’s self and school.“People are always really proud to say they’re a Hoosier, that they’re from IU,” she said.Dolson said that pride extends throughout the whole university.“In general, whether you’re in IU athletics or the Kelley School of Business or what have you, everyone takes pride in the fact that they’re part of the Hoosier nation and they’re Hoosiers,” Dolson said.
(08/15/11 9:42pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Merriam Webster dictionary defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana. The definition is straightforward enough, but it doesn’t provide any insight as to where the nickname came from or what it really means.Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage. He cautions those searching for an obvious meaning. “When you boil it all down, you will not find a decisive meaning or origin,” Haller said.Although the etymology of Hoosier is unknown, several theories live on.One of the more likely explanations comes from former IHS secretary, Jacob Piatt Dunn. After extensive research, Dunn concluded the word “Hoosier” likely derives from the word “hoozer,” which in the Cumberland dialect of England meant anything large, like a hill. When Cumberland immigrants came to North America, their descendants applied the word to those who settled in the hills of southern Indiana.Senior Gretchen Krumwiede said she’s heard multiple stories about the word’s origin. “I think the one I heard most often was that at a basketball game, someone’s ear fell off and they held it up and said ‘whose ear?’” Krumwiede said.This story may be a variation of a joke poet James Whitcomb Riley’s made about the word’s origin. Former Indiana Gov. Joseph Wright said “Hoosier” came from a Native American word for corn — “hoosa.” The theory is doubtful, though, as no such word has been found in any Native American languages. In any case, Haller said the word’s linguistic origin is not as important as its 1800s usage.It was a way for Indiana residents to refer to themselves and for others to refer to them.John Finley’s poem “The Hoosier’s Nest” helped reinforce the word’s legitimacy. By the 1840s, Indiana government officials were calling their state “the Hoosier state.” IU’s adoption of the Hoosier nickname for its athletic teams has given the word further meaning for those at IU.“From an athletic standpoint, it’s not a tangible thing,” IU Deputy Athletic Director Scott Dolson said. “It’s more of a feel and a way that you believe. “It’s the way you carry yourself, the way you treat people, the way you show support for your school.” Junior Ryan Diefenderfer said he agreed. “Bloomington in general is a great cultural place, so that ties in with the school spirit and what being a Hoosier is for me, at least,” Diefenderfer said.Krumwiede said being a Hoosier is about taking pride in one’s self and school. “People are always really proud to say they’re a Hoosier, that they’re from IU,” she said.Dolson said that pride extends throughout the whole university. “In general, whether you’re in IU athletics or the Kelley School of Business or what have you, everyone takes pride in the fact that they’re part of the Hoosier nation and they’re Hoosiers,” Dolson said.
(08/11/11 10:08pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Merriam Webster dictionary defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana. But what does it really mean?Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage. He cautions those searching for a cut and dry background. “When you boil it all down, you will not find a decisive meaning or origin,” Haller said.Although the etymology of Hoosier is unknown, several theories still live on.One of the more likely explanations comes from former IHS secretary Jacob Piatt Dunn. After extensive research, Dunn concluded the word “Hoosier” likely derives from the word “hoozer,” which in the Cumberland dialect of England meant anything large, like a hill. When Cumberland immigrants came to North America, their descendants applied the word to those who settled in the hills of southern Indiana.Haller said Dunn’s theory has stood the test of time but isn’t well know.“There’s a lot of folklore not supported by historical fact,” he said. Senior Gretchen Krumwiede said she’s heard multiple stories about the word’s origin. “I think the one I heard most often was that at a basketball game, someone’s ear fell off, and they held it up and said ‘whose ear?’” Krumwiede said.Former Indiana Governor Joseph Wright had another theory. He said “Hoosier” came from a Native American word for corn — “hoosa.” The theory is doubtful, though, as no such word has not been found in any Native American languages. In any case, Haller said the word’s linguistic origin is not as important as its 1800s usage.At the time, Indiana was the Western frontier, and Haller said “Hoosier” carried mainly positive connotations. It was a way for Indiana residents to refer to themselves and for others to refer to them.By the 1840s, Indiana government officials were calling their state the Hoosier state. IU’s adoption of the Hoosier nickname for its athletic teams has given the word further meaning for those at IU.“From an athletic standpoint, it’s not a tangible thing,” IU Deputy Athletic Director Scott Dolson said. “It’s more of a feel and a way that you believe. It’s the way you carry yourself, the way you treat people, the way you show support for your school.” Junior Ryan Diefenderfer said he agreed. “Bloomington in general is a great cultural place, so that ties in with the school spirit and what being a Hoosier is for me, at least.Krumwiede said being a Hoosier is about taking pride in one’s self and school. “People are always really proud to say that they’re a Hoosier, that they’re from IU,” she said.Dolson said that pride extends throughout the whole university. “In general, whether you’re in IU athletics or the Kelley School of Business or what have you, everyone takes pride in the fact that they’re part of the Hoosier nation and they’re Hoosiers,” Dolson said.
(08/11/11 10:03pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Wondering about the history behind IU? The University has a rich past that has made it into what it is today. These events were some of the biggest, and knowing about them will give you a little insight into what you see now.1820Indiana’s state government founds Indiana University as the State Seminary. It was originally located in Seminary Square Park near the corner of Second Street and College Avenue. Construction was initially stalled by the debate between whether Vincennes University (Indiana Territory’s public university) or a new institution should become the state public university. IU won out, and construction began in 1822. 1838The legislature changes the school’s name, for the final time, to Indiana University. The name went from State Seminary to Indiana College to IU. 1867The University admits its first female student, Sarah Parke Morrison, making IU one of the first state universities to admit men and women on an equal basis. Morrison went on to become the first female professor at IU. Morrison Hall is named for her.The Indiana Daily Student (originally called The Indiana Student), a free daily newspaper produced by IU students, is founded.1883The University’s original campus in Seminary Square burns to the ground in a fire thought to be caused by a lightning strike. The trustees estimated the loss at more than $100,000. Some wanted the school moved to Indianapolis, but the trustees voted to rebuild on a 20-acre site called Dunn’s Woods at Bloomington’s then-eastern edge. 1885Biologist David Starr Jordan becomes school president. At age 34, he was the nation’s youngest university president. Although IU was secular, Jordan was the first non-clergyman president. He later became president of Stanford University. The Jordan River and Jordan Hall are named after him.1889The Hoosiers become a member of the prestigious Big Ten Conference. IU teams have won or shared 157 Big Ten Conference championships. National team titles now total 25 — 24 NCAA, one AIAW.1895Marcellus Neal becomes the first African American to earn a degree from IU. Today, the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center is named after him along with Frances Elizabeth Marshall, the first black female student at IU, who earned an A.B. degree in English. 1920The School of Commerce and Finance, which later became the Kelley School of Business, opens. The school was the 18th ranked business school overall by Business Week in 2011 and 10th by U.S. News & World Report in 2010.1921The IU School of Music opens.Now called the IU Jacobs School of music, it consistently ranks among the best music schools in the nation.1947The controversial Institute for Sex Research, now called the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction, is established.1951IU puts on the first Little 500 bike race. Howdy Wilcox Jr., executive director of the Indiana University Student Foundation, founded the Little 500 bicycle race. Wilcox modeled the race after the Indianapolis 500. Every April, IU puts on the race at the Bill Armstrong Stadium. The 1979 Academy Award-winning film “Breaking Away” featured the race.1976The undefeated men’s basketball team wins the championship under the coaching of Bob Knight. No other team has won undefeated since. Knight’s volatile personality often got him into trouble during his time at IU; he memorably threw a chair across the court. He was fired from his coaching position in 2000 after grabbing the arm of a student who He felt had been disrespectful to him.2007Michael A. McRobbie is named the 18th president of IU.2011Kappa Alpha Psi, the first black fraternity at IU and one of the first of its kind in the country, celebrates its 100th anniversary. It was founded in 1911 in Bloomington. In July, nearly 4,000 members traveled to Bloomington to celebrate to fraternity’s centennial.
(06/12/11 11:33pm)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>The rubber tree’s waxy leaves plaster the steamy glass ceiling. Cacti stand straight against the windowpanes. Outside the glass, cars rush by on Third Street.These plants and their leafy comrades make up a small part of the Jordan Hall Greenhouse’s treasures.The greenhouse is currently featured in IU’s Summer Activities 2011 booklet, and summer’s slower pace may make it the ideal time to explore this treasure. Greenhouse Supervisor John Lemon said he suspects many people don’t think to visit unless they’re already involved with plants. “We probably have one of the best general plant collections in Indiana,” Lemon said.The greenhouse was built in 1955, along with the rest of the hall. The collection is housed in 11 sprawling rooms which branch off Jordan Hall’s east end. The greenhouse’s primary purpose is for teaching and research, but it is open to the public seven days a week. Lemon is just one of a small handful of people who care for the resident flora. Lemon has been there the longest — 39 years. Two other gardeners, John Leichter and Michael O’Connor, have worked at the greenhouse for eight and 13 years, respectively.Leichter said plants require their caretakers to be more visual.“They can’t scream out when they’re in pain, but there are signs that tell you there’s a problem,” he said. “It’s kind of like taking care of a child.” The “children” under the gardeners’ charge are many and varied. There’s the Brunfelsia jamaicensis or lady of the night, a shrub with creamy white flowers that only become fragrant after dusk. Farther back, there’s the Ophioglossum or adder’s tongue, its name deriving from its stalks which look like snake tongues frozen in mid-hiss. “It’s a lot of hard work,” O’Connor said of the staff’s duties, which, in addition to basic watering, include fertilizing, pest control, pruning, re-potting, cleaning and breeding plants.In the tropical section, the Heliconia humilis’ coral-red, pincer-like growths make it obvious why the plant’s common name is lobster’s claw. Less obvious is why the Hura crepitans, a lean and spiny tree, bears the common name of monkey dinner bell. When the tree’s seed capsules are ripe, the pods explode with a loud bang, scattering seeds everywhere. Monkeys in the area hear the noise and come running to eat the seeds.The Mimosa and venus flytraps are labeled “sensitive plants” because they are capable of rapid movement. Mimosa leaves fold up when they are touched or exposed to extreme heat, and the venus flytrap closes on insect prey that ventures within its bright green jaws. “The kids like the sensitive plants, and they want to know if the carnivorous plants like the flytraps eat meat,” O’Connor said.Even though the gardeners see the plants every day, O’Connor said they don’t tire of them. “There’s just something really beautiful about them. And the people that come here too.”