By Marisa Juarez, Communications Specialist Caleb Sutton is the new Executive Director at the Hawthorne Community Center. Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself. A. Caleb has been working in the nonprofit sector for over 16 years and began his career at the Hawthorne Community Center in 2003. He was there for 13 years… Read more »
Building Strong Communities
Research aims to address water quality, environmental restoration
Drones fly over the Eagle Creek Reservoir monitoring algal blooms; researchers work with a farmer to improve agricultural practices; a 20-year study aims to address forest restoration in degraded riparian landscapes. These are some of the ways the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at IUPUI is engaging with the community in research. The Center… Read more »
IUPUI partnership helps with collecting, assessing impact of IndyEast Promise Zone
In 2015, Indianapolis’ east side was named as a federal Promise Zone, and multiple partnerships were formed, including with IUPUI. With that 10-year designation and other resources it brings, the east side area has been able to get 60 grants so far, totaling $182 million, and another 10 grants totaling $23.6 million are pending. Those… Read more »
Program provides training for health care field
Without a high school diploma and no specific career training, Sherice Jenkins was becoming frustrated with her life. She was often the person family and friends turned to for support, which led to her caring for relatives, including her husband until his death. Sherice was struggling financially and unhappy. Then, she visited the John Boner… Read more »
IUPUI and SOURCE River West Entrepreneurship Center Bringing the PopUp Business School to Indianapolis
Do you have a special skill or talent that your friends and family tell you would make a great business? Have you always had the passion to start a business? What if you could make money part-time or full-time — doing what you love? Traditional methods tell you to write a business plan and get… Read more »
The Diabetes Impact Project at IUPUI partners with Eskenazi Health Centers and three community organizations to embed Community Health Workers in Indy Neighborhoods
One aspect of the Diabetes Impact Project at IUPUI – Indianapolis Neighborhoods (DIP-IN) is partnering with three Eskenazi Health Centers (Blackburn, Forest Manor, and Westside) and three community organizations (Flanner House, United Northeast Community Development Corporation, and Westside Community Development Corporation) to hire, train, and support nine Community Health Workers (CHWs). The… Read more »
Hanging Out Loud: How art speaks
By Laurie Hargrove, Guest Contributor When reflecting upon school and community partnerships, I can see how my thinking has evolved. I once viewed community partnerships in a narrow lens or similar to a one-way street — only seeking support for many initiatives. However, I neglected the term partnership and its meaning completely — only Shallowly… Read more »
ENGAGE! Journal focuses on community-engaged research
From community centers, to local neighborhoods, to a historic downtown church, IUPUI researchers are working collaboratively with different communities to study the issues impacting the well-being of everyday people. This is the focus of IUPUI’s newest research journal, ENGAGE!. The first issue celebrates the campus’ 50th anniversary, highlighting the how and why of a distinctive… Read more »