Original article written by Steve Martin, News at IUPUI Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI co-produces the annual event, which will include recorded performances Print OnyxFest 2020 Flyer The importance of Black lives, Black stories and Black theater is the foundation for the Africana Repertory Theatre of IUPUI, or ARTI, a campus-to-community initiative. Vernon A…. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »