Student Life

Today in 1963: JFK assassination leaves campus in shock

By Charles Scudder · Thursday, Nov. 21,2013 10:48 p.m.

Fifty years ago today, news of President John F. Kennedy's assassination shocked the nation.

Forum raises typhoon funds

By Amanda Marino · Wednesday, Nov. 20,2013 11:52 p.m.

IU’s Asian Culture Center organized a panel of speakers for a forum and fundraiser for victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan Wednesday.

Center provides online workshops

Tuesday, Nov. 19,2013 11:27 p.m.

The Student Academic center is now providing online help courses to assist students in a variety of subjects outside the classroom.

Union Board elections begin

By Torie Schumacher · Monday, Nov. 18,2013 10:43 p.m.

Voting begins today for the 105th Union Board elections. Students can choose from 30 candidates. Polling begins at 8 p.m. Tuesday and will close 8 p.m. Wednesday.

IU selects December commencement speaker

By Alison Graham · Sunday, Nov. 17,2013 10:37 p.m.

Mary Sue Coleman, president of the University of Michigan, has been selected to address students at this year’s winter commencement on Dec. 21.

Students gather for Model U.N. conference

By Hannah Alani · Sunday, Nov. 17,2013 10:27 p.m.

Students took their diplomacy skills outside the classroom Saturday as they participated in the first IU Model United Nations regional conference. Delegates from IU, Earlham College and Indiana Wesleyan University acted as representatives of over 30 countries.

Female WWI veterans honored in ceremony

By Sarah Zinn · Tuesday, Nov. 12,2013 1:22 a.m.

IU doctoral candidate John Summerlot discovered the 29 women were missing from the Golden Book, which lists the names of more than 14,000 IU veterans. He said it was an unfortunate clerical error that denied the women recognition of their service.

IFC trains students in bystander intervention

By Tori Lawhorn · Monday, Nov. 11,2013 11:13 p.m.

Interfraternity Council members are learning techniques to prevent, recognize and intervene in situations of sexual assault.

Fraternity plans annual scholarship pageant

By Tori Lawhorn · Monday, Nov. 11,2013 11:11 p.m.

The annual Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant will have its call-out meeting at 7:30 p.m. today in the Neal-Marshall Grand Hall.

Group messaging app donates to IUDM

By Angela Hawkins · Monday, Nov. 11,2013 10:46 p.m.

The group texting app is similar to GroupMe but was created specifically for college students. Quad representatives will be donating $4,000 to IUDM in the name of the top three groups who create quads and get the most points.

Mural dedicated to Hudson and Holland program unveiled

By Aaricka Washington · Sunday, Nov. 10,2013 11 p.m.

Hudson and Holland director Marsha McGriff unveiled a dedication mural to the audience of Hudson and Holland students, alumni and administrators during the 25th anniversary celebration of the Hudson and Holland Scholarship Program.

Alumni donations benefit Disability Services funds

Thursday, Nov. 7,2013 10:31 p.m.

The IU Office of Disability Services for Students recently received two donations totaling more than $500,000 for scholarship money.

BANGS nonprofit founder visits IU for college tour

By Grayson Harbour · Thursday, Nov. 7,2013 7:27 p.m.

Philanthropist Hannah Davis, founder of non-profit organization BANGS, visited campus this week to build support for her company, which sells shoes to benefit six charities around the world.

Students expand ‘The Swiss List’

By Alli Friedman · Wednesday, Nov. 6,2013 10:54 p.m.

Since "The Swiss List" began in 2010, the texting service has expanded its presence to seven campuses in the state.

Website helps students evaluate courses, grades

Tuesday, Nov. 5,2013 11:55 p.m.

Two IU students have launched a website evaluating potential courses through grade distribution.

Students create 'stigma free zone'

By Holly Hays · Monday, Nov. 4,2013 10:28 p.m.

Students in the IU Sociology club and the School of Public Health have been working to eliminate mental illness stigma. The effort coincides with a visit by actress and advocate Glenn Close, who will visit classrooms and deliver a lecture at 3 p.m. today at the Whittenberger Auditorium.

Union Board passes new resolutions

By Torie Schumacher · Monday, Nov. 4,2013 10:21 p.m.

The board proposed some changes to its constitution that will be ready for a student body vote Nov. 19 and 20.

Students march in memory of prof.

By Anicka Slachta · Sunday, Nov. 3,2013 10:36 p.m.

Amid dozens of marching soldiers, spirited cheerleaders and a sea of cream and crimson, one group of students was quieter than the rest.

Sober tailgate program begins

By Alison Graham · Sunday, Nov. 3,2013 10:13 p.m.

The Union Board, the Office of Alternative Screening and Intervention Services, the IU Health Center and the Student Alumni Association co-sponsored a sober tailgate to offer students free food, drinks, games and prizes before the IU football homecoming game on Saturday.

IUDM and Riley event draws patients, parents

By Angela Hawkins · Sunday, Nov. 3,2013 10:05 p.m.

The Riley Hospital for Children patients gathered for Riley at the Rock, an event organized by IU Athletics and IU Dance Marathon. The event, which is in its sixth year, took place during IU’s Homecoming football game against Minnesota.

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