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(09/07/09 3:39am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>To ease the flow of information to a large audience on campus, IU launched a 30-channel digital signage network last spring, with a variety of LCD monitors installed around campus.This semester, the network is functional and the monitors can be seen in all residence halls, various cafeterias and throughout the Indiana Memorial Union. While the screens worked in the spring, networks now allow marketing directors for RPS and the IMU to control the content.The monitors were placed strategically, said Pamela Sprong, a marketing director for Residential Programs and Services.“We have 24 signs located across the residence halls, on-campus apartments and our administration building,” Sprong said. “They are in heavy traffic areas like lobbies.”The network gives each monitor its own channel, allowing each screen to have different messages.Auxiliary Information Technology oversaw installation of the project and manages the servers and network that run the screens, said Aaron Sudduth, a senior systems administrator for Auxiliary IT. But the information posted comes from the marketing departments of the IMU and RPS. “The marketing department in both RPS and the Union can put information into a template and post it on the signs in about three minutes,” Sudduth said. “If they want to put a message out, let’s say during an emergency, they could in about five minutes. And it would look good because it would be on predesigned templates.”Although Sudduth mentioned an emergency, he said the University has not yet decided to integrate an emergency alert function into the system. The signs are also not available for students to post information, but both are options for the future.For now, the messages are limited to RPS and RHA activities, information and announcements, Sprong said.Sudduth said he believes the content has changed dramatically since the spring semester, when the monitors played the same ads continuously. “We feel that the signs are an effective and fast way to get information in front of hundreds of people,” Sprong said. “We want students to be more aware of the events and activities available to them and to remind them of important RPS-related deadlines.”
(09/03/09 1:22am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>I am ambivalent about Ingrid Michaelson’s newest offering, “Everyday.” There are catchy and sweet melodies, and Michaelson does not disappoint in offering plentiful heartfelt lyrics. But nothing on this album jumps out at me. It is, in simple terms, more of the same.You could compare it to Coldplay’s third album, “X&Y,” which received criticism for not being original or new.There is nothing particularly wrong with sticking to the same winning formula. It is, after all, what made Michaelson famous in the first place. Her song “The Way I Am” from the 2007 album “Girls and Boys” was used in an Old Navy commercial and rocketed the independent, pop-indie artist to stardom.There is one song that is perhaps off Ingrid’s usual beat-and-track, titled “Incredible Love.” The song has a jazzy, Sara Bareilles-sound. But that’s essentially it.
(04/20/09 1:05am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>On a balmy Saturday, Collins Living-Learning Center played host to its annual CollinsFest, a day-long event that featured live bands, free food and a chance to enjoy the beautiful weather.Along with other events around campus that day, CollinsFest was lucky to have the sunny weather. A large crowd gathered outside on the main quad to eat snow cones and cotton candy, enjoy live bands and even jump in a Moonbounce. The coordinators of the event also made a large ice cream sundae.Junior Jez Senden said she believes CollinsFest is a great way to reconnect with people and relax before Little 500 and finals. Senden was previously a resident of Collins but moved out last semester.“It’s great to hang out with people who’ve left Collins, people you’ve lost touch with,” she said.Senden was a body painter at CollinsFest. She gave free temporary tattoos, just another fun activity students could enjoy.“We had body painting at CollinsFest in the past, but I have never been assigned to it until this year,” she said.CollinsFest was also a great place to promote a cause. Collins resident and freshman Rebecca Frank set up a table for the Bloomington Animal Shelter to help raise awareness. A few dogs were also brought in from the shelter for students to meet, but Frank said she did not expect anyone to adopt on the spot.“The dogs are here more to promote the importance of when you decide to get a dog, you adopt from a shelter,” she said.Frank said she was pleased with the reaction by the students regarding the dogs and thought her first CollinsFest was an awesome experience.Other activities at CollinsFest included a belly-dancing lesson that was held at 4 p.m. and s’more-making around a bonfire at 8 p.m. During the day, students also played Frisbee and volleyball and tie-dyed T-shirts.Alex Lahmeyer, freshman and vice president of the Board of Programmers at Collins, helped organize and plan the main events. He said he was happy with how CollinsFest turned out after about three months of planning.“This was fantastic,” he said. “We had some setbacks, but everything went flawlessly in the end.”Lahmeyer expressed how pleased he was that non-residents of Collins came to enjoy the event, usually by just walking by and seeing what was happening.“It wasn’t really advertised around campus, but everyone was invited,” he said.
(03/30/09 4:17am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>On one of the colder, drearier days since spring has arrived, IU’s Habitat for Humanity chapter held its 11th annual 5K run/walk in Bloomington.The run, which started Saturday at Lower Cascades Park, brought in more than 100 runners of varying ages and abilities to help raise money and awareness for Habitat for Humanity. Awards were given to the overall male and female winners, age-group winners and largest IU group, greek organization, community group and local school group. The organization is still unsure how much total money was raised.Meghann Horton, co-major events director, said the race had quite a good turnout, although she was still nervous about it a few weeks ago.“Originally, three weeks before the race, we were getting nervous because there were not very many participants registered,” she said. “But in the last week before the race, people kept on registering and we had quite a few more people register the morning of the race.”About 150 people ended up participating, said Savreen Kaur, co-major events director.“People of all ages participated, from 1-year-olds to 64, 65-year-olds,” she said.Both Horton and Kaur said they believe the race was not just about raising money, but also raising awareness concerning what Habitat does.“Other than helping to raise money for Habitat for Humanity, this race brings out the awareness of substandard housing in our very own community that people oftentimes are unaware of,” Horton said.Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976, but the Monroe County chapter, which IU supports, was not founded until 1988. The organization helps build houses in low-income communities.According to IU’s Habitat Web site, the houses are sold at no profit, and financial support comes from donations and events such as this one.Major events publicity director and sophomore Amanda Sorrentino said she believes there are many ways for students to get involved, and a major way is participating in the events Habitat puts on, such as the fall Rake-a-Thon and Bucket 100 Bike Tour.“Anyone can participate,” she said. “You don’t need to be a previous member, and you don’t need to build houses.”
(03/27/09 4:07am)
____simple_html_dom__voku__html_wrapper____>Voices and Visions, an IU organization focused on promoting a dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims, will be sponsoring a workshop for journalists in Bloomington and the surrounding area.“Uncovering Islam: Representing, Reporting, and Responsibilities” is free and for working journalists, journalism students and communication scholars. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Bloomington Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave. The workshop is meant to give journalists a better understanding of Muslim culture and to focus on how the media portray Muslims and their culture for the public. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with the programs and speakers starting at 10 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Guest speakers include Faiz Rahman, Islamic Center of Bloomington president, Robert King, a religion reporter at the Indianapolis Star, and keynote speaker Jamie Tarabay, a National Public Radio correspondent. Tarabay reported from Iraq for two years and is now working on a project reporting on America’s Muslims, according to NPR’s Web site. Rosemary Pennington, Voices and Visions program coordinator and second-year graduate student, said she believes the media play a big role in how Muslims and Muslim culture are portrayed, and said she hopes the workshop will prevent some stereotypes and misconceptions. “We are hoping to knock down stereotypes,” she said. “The media can perpetuate stereotypes, and we have been hoping to break that cycle.”Pennington also said this workshop will help the journalists and students who attend gain a level of understanding so when they are confronted with a story or situation regarding Muslims, they are better prepared. “It’s always good to have a starting point,” she said. “This workshop is going to give the basics on Muslims, and what you get are some tools to help you better gauge the situation.”Voices and Visions was established with a grant from the Social Science Research Council, which hopes to organize groups regarding Islam on campuses across America. Voices and Visions uses podcasts, events, workshops and blogs to help promote a better understanding of Islam on campus and in the community. The organization also has ties to areas throughout America and worldwide with its podcasts and art exhibits.The organization is partnered with various IU organizations along with community organizations such as the Islamic Center of Bloomington.Hilary Kahn, Voices and Visions co-director, said she believes Friday’s workshop will help encompass everything for which the organization stands.“The workshop is to provide information about Islam and an opportunity to understand the complexities of Islam, as well as create a dialogue about Muslims and Islam,” she said.