The Digital History and Community Change in Indianapolis course explores the rich history of the neighborhoods affected by IUPUI’s establishment and expansion. A digital map from 1908 was created from the research performed in the class. Users can click on the houses to learn more about the structures and families who once inhabited them. Source:… Read more »
Student Success
Office of Community Engagement scholar receives Top 100 award: Nina Ustymchuk
Congratulations to IUPUI Office of Community Engagement student scholar, Nina Ustymchuk, who is among the 2019 exceptional students who have been honored with the Top 100 award! Nina serves as a Family, School and Neighborhood Scholar, focusing on community-engaged research. Some of her work that is being recognized includes an evaluation of Source River West… Read more »
Recognizing our 2019 student employees in celebration of NSEA week
In honor of the 2019 National Student Employee Appreciation (NSEA) Week (April 15-19), the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement (OCE) is recognizing the hard work of our students that serve as scholars, interns, mentors, tutors, and graduate assistants. “OCE student employees are amazing! Our student interns, scholars, mentors, tutors, and graduate assistants contribute in many ways… Read more »
Fostering student achievement across the community
By Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor for the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement IUPUI’s focus on student success isn’t just about college students on campus; it’s also a promise to the thousands of children in schools across our city. As an anchor institution, one of our key missions is to foster student achievement, and we… 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 »
IUPUI looking to grow partnership with Crispus Attucks High School
Before graduating from Crispus Attucks High School, Kayla Saunders had already earned college credits and taken classes on campus at IUPUI, preparing her for what life as a college student would look like. Kayla participated in the IUPUI SPAN Division, which helps students get a head start on college, by taking classes on campus with… 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 »
IU Southeast reached 200+ middle and high school students through free workshops and discussions
IU Indiana Kids program Teachers, principals and parents know the looks they get when they talk to their teens about college or other serious topics. But when IU Southeast has tried those same discussions with college students, they have found the teens are suddenly listening, program coordinator Emily Seay said. The information is no different… Read more »