This Sunday marks a historic holiday. On top of the many reasons to come together and celebrate thanks to Father’s Day, June 19th also observes Juneteenth which commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. While only recognized officially as a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth is considered the oldest national celebration of African… Read more »
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Do you need a comprehensive talent strategy to achieve your organizational goals?
Written by Terra Doyle, Integrated Workforce Strategies Practice Lead, Recruiting Americas, Roche Diagnostics Corporation The simple answer is YES. In order to achieve short and long-term company ambitions – it takes people. People with the right skills, mindsets, and behaviors are the difference between organizations that “do ok” and those that operate at the top… Read more »
OnyxFest Announces Playwright Selections And Festival Expansion!
After receiving a record number of scripts for consideration, organizers of OnyxFest Indianapolis announced today that for the first time, there will be both fall and spring festivals for the state’s only theatrical showcase exclusively for Black playwrights. Sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in conjunction with IndyFringe, OnyxFest Fall 2022 is… Read more »
Tackling Drugs and Diversity at the Engaged Learning Showcase 2022
IUPUI’s mission since the very beginning has been to advance the intellectual growth of its students through teaching, research, and civic engagement. While such a goal makes itself known through many of the day-to-day actions and activities of its staff and faculty, there is no better showing of this statement in action than the annual… Read more »
Dates for OnyxFest 2022 announced in the wake of record script entries
After receiving a record number of scripts for consideration, organizers are announcing performance dates for the 12th annual OnyxFest – sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) in cooperation with IndyFringe Indianapolis. The first of two consecutive weekends of OnyxFest 2022 performances will be staged from November 3rd through November 6th at the… Read more »
Celebrate IU Day with the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI
Join the virtual celebration of IU Day with the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (A.R.T.I.) on Wednesday, April 20, 2022! Follow OnyxFest – the first and only theater festival in the state exclusively designed to showcase the works of Indiana Black playwrights- on their social media accounts all day, as A.R.T.I. highlights the purpose of… Read more »
Celebrating National Disability Awareness Month With IU Student Success Corps
Wedged between the frostbitten days of February in which we champion Black History Month and scorching summer nights that make up Pride Month in June, March finds us coming together in support of National Disability Awareness Month. Though often overshadowed in the public eye by the equally important Women’s History Month, National Disability Awareness Month… Read more »
Deadline for OnyxFest play submissions extended to March 31st
As a result of interest expressed during the recent CENTERSTAGE theater workshop sponsored by the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI (ARTI), the deadline for playwrights to submit their work for consideration of OnyxFest 2022 has been extended to Thursday, March 31 at midnight. No entries will be accepted under any circumstances after March 31. For… Read more »