Recently, our Director of Assessment Kristin Norris was featured in a webinar and a Q&A about operationalizing reciprocity in community engagement and public service activities. In the new blog post by The Collaboratory, Presenter Q&A: Operationalizing Reciprocity in Community Engagement and Public Service Activities, a team of researchers was asked questions about the work they… Read more »
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Somebody Listening: Hearing HIP Members’ Wisdom
By David Craig, Religious Studies professor and chair “Sometimes you need to be heard. We need to know there’s somebody listening.” A man, who was formerly homeless, spoke these words in praise of three women, a nurse, a counselor, and a care coordinator, who “would listen. They would listen.” Together they helped him through his… Read more »
IUPUI faculty member earns honor for her work with the community
An assistant professor with the Urban Teacher Education program at the IU School of Education at IUPUI was honored for her work with Latinx immigrant families of children with dis/abilities in family-centered projects. Cristina Santamaría Graff, Ph.D., was honored with the 2019 Ernest A. Lynton Award for the Scholarship of Engagement by Campus Compact. The… Read more »
JPMorgan Chase Donates Former Bank Branch and Commits $500,000 to Expand Economic Growth in Indianapolis’ Great Places 2020 Neighborhoods
Investment to LISC Indianapolis to support Great Places 2020 and IUPUI to support SOURCE River West for the expansion of services and resources for small business owners and entrepreneurs of color, and creation of co-working space October 15, 2019 (Indianapolis, IN) – JPMorgan Chase & Co. today announced the donation of a former bank branch… Read more »
Congratulations to Dr. Anubhuti Shukla on her new role leading the IU School of Dentistry’s community based dental education
Indiana University School of Dentistry Congratulates Dr. Anubhuti Shukla on her new role leading the dental school’s community based dental education program. Dr. Shukla joined the IU School of Dentistry’s Department of Cariology, Operative Dentistry and Dental Public Health on October 7, 2019 as a clinical assistant professor and the director of Community-Based Dental Education…. Read more »
Ditch your car this Friday!
The idea started 25 years ago, when he routinely saw a co-worker biking to work. But the logistics seemed unworkable. How do you get to meetings? What if you have to go to another office? What do you do if you need to shower? At the time, his thought was: “I can’t,” said Manochehr Allaei,… Read more »
Neal-Marshall Alumni Club Reunion XXIV is coming to Indy October 11-13
Indiana University African American graduates from every campus in the state will converge on The Circle City, October 11-13, for the biennial Neal-Marshall Alumni Club Reunion. Friday, October 11 will start with a Fish Fry at the Indianapolis Urban League. That evening will include a choice of live jazz, comedy club or dancing. The weekend… 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 »