Evolutionary biologist enters Royal Society
The Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s largest academy of sciences, appointed IU evolutionary biologist Loren Rieseberg as a 2010 fellow Friday.
The Royal Society, the United Kingdom’s largest academy of sciences, appointed IU evolutionary biologist Loren Rieseberg as a 2010 fellow Friday.
Many courses at IU are taught by professors with sections taught by associate instructors. However, professors teaching the courses have authority over the students’ grades, and there are different steps the professors can take in setting a fair, even standard.
When Brooke Dorsett was crowned 2010 500 Festival Queen on Saturday, May 22, instead of crying, she had to hold in her laughter. She was in a state of shock.
Art is in the eye of the beholder. At least, that’s what graffiti artist Michael Burchfield believes. Burchfield is trying to change the public perception of graffiti artists by working with businesses and community members to create large-scale pieces.
While the Kinsey Institute for Research in Gender, Sexuality and Reproduction is more than condom studies, degrees in sexology and the advice column “Kinsey Confidential,” it is well-known for its vast collection of erotic art — portions of which are often on display in the Kinsey Gallery — and library materials. Besides the about 7,000 pieces of art in the official collection, the Institute will once again organize its annual Juried Art Show, kicking off with an opening reception Friday.
The Museum of Broken Relationships, which originated in Croatia and has spread around the world, is coming to the School of Fine Arts Gallery, beginning with an opening reception Friday.
The IDS spoke with a 500 Festival Princess Court member to find out what it is like to be Indiana royalty.
Many taxi drivers find other job opportunities during the summer months.
Former Hoosier linebacker Jammie Kirlew has signed a contract with the Denver Broncos after being picked in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Kirlew is the first of three Hoosiers drafted to sign a contract. His four-year deal is worth $1.84 million and contained a $50,000 signing bonus.
The sixth-seeded Hoosiers recorded a first-round tournament win over the third-seeded Northwestern Wildcats 5-0 . IU will now face top-seed Minnesota on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
But the hectic two-week schedule at the famed racing venue has provided plenty of storylines to follow when the green flag waves for the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Nineteen-year-old Saavedra, driving for William Rast racing — a team Justin Timberlake sponsors — posted the slowest speed and was in 33rd place with only about an hour left of quals. But after a crash resulted in back pain, Saavedra was taken to get an MRI, and it looked as if his hope of qualifying was over.
The Bloomington Community Band performed at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Tuesday, celebrating the beginning of the group’s 2010 summer concert season.
Through an IU Outdoor Adventures class that will take place Saturday, students will become certified in wilderness first aid and learn all the techniques to take care of an injury or ailment, should one occur.
The IU board of trustees made history with its recent approval of the 2010-11 budget, which does not provide for staff and faculty pay increases for the second consecutive year.
The first-time kick-off event was planned to get new and returning participants of Step Into Fitness excited for the program, said Megan Amadeo, associate director of personal training at IU Recreational Sports. The nine-week program from June 1 through July 31 is free to all IU faculty and staff members. Participants can register online throughout the program and will receive a pedometer, a nutrition tracker and maps of walking routes on campus.
"American Idol" is in need of a makeover says Brett Eppley.
Brian Marks has some thoughts concerning Marvel's new promotion strategy.
Amanda Jacobson's column, Fashion House, explores the effects of the green movement on the fashion industry.
"Shrek Forever After" continues franchise's success and quality.