As we round out the academic year, we want to congratulate several faculty, staff and students who have recently received awards for their engagement with the community. Herron School of Art and Design professor Youngbok Hong received the Indiana University Thomas Ehrlich Award for Excellence in Service Learning. Hong actively engages with Indianapolis organizations using… Read more »
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Be a part of IU Day 2021!
IU Day will be April 21, 2021. It is an opportunity to show support for Indiana University, IUPUI, and the Office of Community Engagement. Here are multiple ways you can participate in IU Day. Share what you love about IUPUI and/or how you have partnered with IUPUI and the Office of Community engagement on social… Read more »
Research will inform programs to address needs of Black, Latinx and immigrant youth
There is little question that many Black, Latinx and immigrant youth are experiencing socio-emotional trauma caused, in part, by racism and other systemic ills. But are there programs in place that address their needs? That is the question that a research project recently funded by the IU Racial Justice Research Fund seeks to answer. The… Read more »
The symbiotic relationship between IUPUI and Indianapolis’s focus on sports and tourism
Indianapolis’ unprecedented task of hosting the entire NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament provides the opportunity to reflect on the interconnected relationship between the IUPUI campus and the City of Indianapolis in their pursuit of an economy advanced by sports and tourism. Decades ago Indianapolis community leaders came together to develop a strategy for the… Read more »
Transportation to the polls options
For those who need transportation to get to the polls, check out these options: https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/transportation/2020/10/29/election-day-rides-free-discounted-travel-polls-indygo-uber-lyft/3751540001/ IndyGo IndyGo services will be fare-free on Nov. 3 from the start of service until 10 p.m. Find what route works best for you at indygo.net/plan-your-trip Bikes – Pacers Bikeshare Free, unlimited 60-minute bike rides on Election Day Download the… Read more »
Relieving election stress through exercise, yoga and meditation
For those who are experiencing stress during the election season, look into these resources for virtual exercise, yoga and meditation. Mindfulness Meditations Regular mindfulness meditations are on going Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 30 minute live sessions. Mondays at 12:30 pm with Leslie Flowers https://iu.zoom.us/j/4827247576 Meeting ID: 482 724 7576 Mondays, 7:00 pm on Facebook… Read more »
What’s on your ballot?
Now that you’re registered to vote and know when and how you will vote, do you know what will be on your ballot? One good place to start is BallotReady or vote411.org. Simply enter your address and select the November 3, 2020 election and it will show you the candidates, and sometimes questions, that will… Read more »
Voter Engagement Resources Available
IUPUI was recently recognized by Washington Monthly as a Best College for Student Voting 2020. In preparation for the upcoming election season, several resources are available for faculty, staff and students to promote voter registration and voting across the campus. For some context, IUPUI participates in the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE)… Read more »