In celebration of IU Day, several IUPUI Office of Community Engagement staff members shared “What IU means to them.” Each has their own unique history at IUPUI that has contributed to their current positions and work within the community. Connie Anoskey, Business Manager at the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement, enjoys that both she… Read more »
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IU School of Education Assistant Professor awarded for outstanding scholarship of engagement by Campus Compact
In February, Indiana Campus Compact awarded Dr. Cristina Santamaría Graff, Assistant Professor of Special Education at the IU School of Education at IUPUI, with the 2019 Douglas Hiltunen Award. Presented at the 9th Annual Service Engagement Summit and Awards Gala, the award, established in 2000 to honor the late Indiana Campus Compact staff member, Brian… Read more »
IU middle and high school program sees growth in third year
In its third year, an IU tutoring and mentoring program continues to grow. Halfway through the 2018-2019 school year, the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement in partnership with six other IU campuses served students from more than forty Indiana counties through the Indiana Kids program, supported by a grant from Serve Indiana. Enrollment of sixth… Read more »
Celebrate OCE staff who are succeeding
Honors, awards and successes in Community Engagement The IUPUI Office of Community Engagement celebrates its staff members, Amy Conrad Warner, Teresa Bennett, Khaula Murtadha, Nicole Oglesby, Vernon Williams, Kristin Norris in partnership with Anne Weiss, and Cierra Venable for their recent recognitions and awards, which contribute to their work in community engagement and their professional… Read more »
Improving the health of a community is an important, but monumental task
By Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor for the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement Health, or the lack thereof, has wide-ranging impacts on a community, from quality of life to the local economy and the workforce. As an anchor institution, IUPUI is working with local communities to address issues that impact residents’ health. But in order… Read more »
IUPUI Latino Studies Program celebrates the Inauguration of the Luis Alberto Ambroggio Center for Latino Studies
On Thursday, November 1, 2018, the Luis Alberto Ambroggio Center for Latino Studies inaugural event welcomed community leaders, state, and local representatives to the IUPUI campus. Representatives from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsetts’s Office, Congressman Carson’s Office, Lawrence Mayor Steve Collier, and the Mexican Consulate Office in Indianapolis along with the IUPUI Executive Vice Chancellor, Chief… Read more »
IUPUI Fugate Scholars help prepare families for college admission
A group of IUPUI students helped local families prepare for college. On October 28, students and families across Indiana received free FAFSA filing help from financial aid experts during the 30th annual College Goal SundaySM presented by Indiana Student Financial Aid Association (ISFAA). George Washington Community High School (GWCHS) served as one of eight Indianapolis… Read more »
IUPUI students joined get out the vote efforts
In 2018, IUPUI was ranked among the best colleges in the nation for student voting. In the same year, IUPUI received a Bronze rating from the All IN Campus Democracy Challenge. For a group of IUPUI students, civic engagement goes beyond Election Day. Twenty IUPUI Latino Student Association (LSA) members joined local community members to take… Read more »