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Online career fair streamlines process

By Meredith Reffner · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:59 p.m.

Yesterday was the first day of the Diversity Virtual Career Fair, sponsored by UBM Studios. The event brought 25 companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, IBM and several government agencies, and students from 27 different universities together in one virtual environment.

Cadets earn rare German badge

By Eshley Spitzer · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:57 p.m.

Members of ROTC programs across the Midwest had the opportunity to earn the German Armed Forces Badge For Military Proficiency at a weekend-long event last weekend.

Students celebrate Russian Mardi Gras

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:54 p.m.

The Maslenitsa celebration Wednesday in the Indiana Memorial Union University Club was jointly sponsored by REEI and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures.

Teachers to come to IU for Audubon program

By Claire Aronson · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:50 p.m.

The Picturing John James Audubon Institute will be from July 6 to 30 at IU. The institute is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities’ Picturing America summer seminar series, which is designed for high school teachers, and a $204,000 grant.

Film explores ventriloquist life

By Isabel Dieppa · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:20 p.m.

The word “dummy” can evoke laughter, smiles and sarcasm, but for filmmakers and spouses Lindsay and Mark Goffman, “dummy” is a word of inspiration.

Fannin reveals past at The Venue

By Amy Gartenberg · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:18 p.m.

At 6 p.m. Friday, The Venue Fine Art & Gifts invites Bloomington to an opening reception of artist Timothy W. Fannin’s two-dimensional drawings and paintings. Guests will also have the chance to explore The Venue’s other exhibits and gifts.

Charlie Brown to come to Monroe Civic Theater

By Alen Simic · Thursday, March 3,2011 10:16 p.m.

Kick starting its 25th season, the Monroe County Civic Theater will be presenting Clark Gesner’s four-time Tony award-nominated, and two-time winning, revised musical production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”

City to offer new citizenship course

By Colleen Sikorski · Thursday, March 3,2011 9:36 p.m.

The City of Bloomington and Indiana Legal Services will begin offering a six-week Citizen Preparation Course for those interested in preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam.

Kids read to man’s best friend

By Michela Tindera · Thursday, March 3,2011 9:35 p.m.

Since 2003, Monroe County Humane Association’s VIPaws has brought certified therapy dogs and their owners to participate in Animal Reading Friends at the Monroe County Public Library and the Ellettsville branch once a month.

Solution Tree employee could face conflict of interest

By Michelle Sokol · Thursday, March 3,2011 9:33 p.m.

MCCSC is a client of Solution Tree, which provides it with Professional Learning Communities. And the committee on which Solution Tree Vice President Jane St. John serves searches for candidates for MCCSC superintendent.

Gusan may terminate candidacy

By Michael Auslen · Thursday, March 3,2011 9:30 p.m.

Democratic mayoral candidate John Gusan said he is suspending and will consider terminating his candidacy.

Law professor discusses Ind.-made war drones

By Michela Tindera · Thursday, March 3,2011 9:29 p.m.

The actions of the U.S. military in the Middle East have raised concerns with groups such as the Bloomington Peace Action Coalition.

Ind. deputy attorney general fired for inflammatory remarks

By VINCE ZITO · Thursday, March 3,2011 9:27 p.m.

Jeffrey Cox, a deputy attorney general employed by the state of Indiana, was fired last week for comments made on his Twitter account.

Live chat: IU vs. Wisconsin men's basketball

Thursday, March 3,2011 9:23 p.m.

Join the IDS for a live chat of the IU vs. Wisconsin men's basketball game. Following the game, IU will honor the team's lone senior, Jeremiah Rivers. The chat is live here.

U.S. aid to Israel

By Connor Caudill · Thursday, March 3,2011 4:41 p.m.

However, there was one exception. In the same poll, 51 percent of Americans favored continued U.S. support for military assistance to Israel. And this is for a good reason.

Binge exercising

By Steve Mech · Thursday, March 3,2011 4:39 p.m.

Spring break is just around the corner. Facebook statuses and tweets have begun to beg for the end of next week, and campus conversations have started to focus on who’s going where. However, the advent of the long-awaited hiatus from classes comes with a price: the overcrowding of nearly every exercise facility on campus.

People are more important than politics

By Matthew Showalter · Thursday, March 3,2011 4:38 p.m.

People must remain more important than political games. Let me put it simply. People should never die because of politics.

Live chat: IU vs. Purdue women's basketball

Thursday, March 3,2011 1:40 p.m.

Join the IDS for a live chat of the women's basketball first round game against Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament. The chat is live here.

IUSA changes policy, starts funding religious-based student organizations

By Claire Aronson · Thursday, March 3,2011 12:55 a.m.

Mercedez McDowell, leader of conferences and events of the Impact Movement at IU, applied for IU Student Association funding for the student organization to attend Impact nationals 2010 in Atlanta. Because the group’s mission is religiously based, McDowell said it was denied funding.

Student files protective order against IU football player

By Nick Cusack · Thursday, March 3,2011 12:53 a.m.

An IU student filed a protective order against IU football running back Darius Willis a month after she reported domestic battery to the police.

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