Indiana Insight Fall 2009

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Dean of IUPUI University College: Scott E. Evenbeck

Editor: Harriett L. Bennett, Assistant Dean Copy Editor: Lynn Trapp

Cover Design: Dayana RomeroCover Photo: Mike Levitt LAT USA Photography: Peter Stamenov and Victoria Son

Reporters: Alli Cushinberry, Melissa Eltzroth, Bryan Erdmann, Andrea Graf, Elijah Howe, Tonica Johnson, Jessica Morgan, Amanda Nobbe, Dayana Romero, Ryan Smith, Victoria Son, Peter Stamenov, Stormy Thrasher, Linda Trackwell, Kayci Voegerl, and Kim YoderRecycle: For a recycling center near you, visit “Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.” at www.kibi.org for their recycling locations.

Features2 The Symphonic Experience

Is Our Everyday Experience

8 Bring Optimism to Job Search!

12 Benton Central High School’s Green Footprints

18 A Long Recovery: The Woodruff Family’s Experience with Traumatic Brain Injuries

27 Jim Davis: Hoosier Roots Grow Global

33 “To Indiana’s Silent Victors” – A Brief History of Indianapolis’ Monument Circle

38 International Students Give Back

46 Exciting Political Times for IUPUI Students

48 Technological and Social Networking

52 IUPUI Takes a Ride with Sarah Fisher

56 Hidden Gems of Indianapolis

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The Symphonic Experience Is Our Everyday ExperienceBy CAROL BAkERDirector of EducationIndianapolis Symphony Orchestra

For centuries symphonic music has reflected the everyday human experience – celebration, passion, humor, jealousy, heartache, love. you name it and it’s likely been the inspiration for a symphonic work. Arthur Honegger wrote a piece inspired by sports; Johannes Brahms, by the countryside; Beethoven, joy; and Shostakovich wrote music to express political oppression in his homeland. The arts have an incredible way of affirming our identity, increasing our understanding of others, creating dialogues, and resolving conflict.

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The arts also help us develop skills in creativity, adaptability, communication, collaboration, innovation, and leadership – skills that have been identified as those necessary for the twenty-first century workforce. In Daniel H. Pink’s A Whole New Mind, the author tells us “why right-brainers will rule the world,” and if this is in fact true, the arts are an essential component in a young person’s education.

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra believes in the transformative nature of music just as composers have for centuries! The ISO has been a part of the central Indiana community since 1930, and while it’s best known for weekly live symphonic concerts, it’s much more than a concert producer. The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Learning Community, as the educational and community division of the ISO, manages 23 programs serving pre-school age children through adults, and its driving force is to connect people with inspiring musical experiences that meet community needs.

In partnership with the Near Eastside Community Organization and the Great Indy Neighborhood Initiative, the ISO program “Neighborhood Harmony” impacts nearly 900 students, teachers, and families. This umbrella program includes a wide array of other programs including “Character Education through Percussion” and “Early Childhood Music Making” residencies. The “Character Education though Percussion” program uses recreational drumming to provide both students and families an outlet for self-expression. Through ensemble music-making, participants explore life skills and develop and strengthen their self-awareness, self-confidence and interpersonal communication skills. The program is designed to create a safe, nurturing environment for young people to discuss issues surrounding respect, teamwork, self-discipline and conflict resolution while offering a chance for creative expression through music. The “Early Childhood” program incorporates lessons that specifically address critically important developmental and musical skills including listening, following directions, taking turns, interacting positively with other students, matching pitch, keeping a steady beat, and participating with a group.

Another ISO outreach program is the “Metropolitan youth Orchestra,” founded in 1995 by Betty Perry. This youth and family development program uses string instrument instruction as a vehicle to reach Indianapolis inner-city youth in a unique after-school setting. The MyO learning environment provides students with consistent positive influences and support and helps at-risk students navigate challenges and build skills for lifelong success.

“ A man should be just cultured enough to be able to look with suspicion upon culture first-, not second-, hand.”Samuel BuTler

Now serving over 100 classrooms, “Arts Everyday” is an award-winning elementary school partnership program aiding teachers in meeting Indiana’s state education standards by authentically integrating the arts into their classroom practices through program components such as lessons, artist visits, and professional development.

“Neighborhood Harmony,” “MyO,” and “Arts Everyday” are just a sampling of the ISO’s everyday work. Through these and other programs, the ISO strives to facilitate educational opportunities that meet community needs by connecting people through inspiring musical experiences.

Contact: [email protected]

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“The Elegance of Imperfection”: The Art of Vija CelminsBy VICTORIA SONStaff, IUPUI University College

“Experiencing art in Indianapolis” might seem to some to be a mutually exclusive phrase or at the least an incongruous one. True, the metropolitan capital does not have a plethora of art museums within its central, downtown quarters, but instead it holds many galleries nestled within the city’s many art districts. Additionally, when thinking of artists who resided in Indiana or studied in Indianapolis, names of successful well-known artists seem few and far between. However, not to be known as the sole successful artist of the city, Vija Celmins is a name that many artists in the art world – partakers, collectors, and viewers – would recognize throughout the world. And yes, she is a Herron alumna.

Vija Celmins is well-known for her two-dimensional works, having shown in numerous exhibitions throughout the world. A native of Latvia, Celmins moved to

Vija Celmins, Untitled (Web), mezzotint-copper plate 2000

Herron printmaking lab

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Sources: www.metmuseum.org/special/vija_celmins/celmins_more.htmwww.pbs.org/art21/artists/celmins/index.htmlartforum.com/video/mode=large&id=20861

Vija Celmins, Ocean Surface 1, Screen Print 2006

Indianapolis Culture RallyOn April 20, 2009 around noon, hundreds of people

gathered around Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis to show their support for the arts and culture in Indianapolis during the “Indiana Culture Matters Rally.” Organized by the Indianapolis Consortium of Arts Administrators, speakers included cultural destination employees and Indianapolis government representatives who feel strongly about the succession and impact that cultural institutions have on central Indiana’s economy and reputation. The rally was brought on by the constant frustration at the “level of financial support given to the arts in Indianapolis.”

In 2009 the Arts Council of Indianapolis received $1,870,000 from the city budget and the Capital Improvement Board for public funding for the arts, a substantial loss of $673,500 from 2008. However, as stated on the Indy Culture Matters homepage, “the arts generate $468 million in economic activity each year in the city of Indianapolis [and] remit more than $4.5 million in taxes to the State of Indiana.” These facts have consistently been overlooked and the community came together to voice their frustration at the continuous lack of and/or decrease in funding and their support to keep the arts alive in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard took to the podium while donning an Indy Culture Matters t-shirt, asking the crowd the spread the word about the city’s growing cultural institutions. “you need to spread the word… That’s your mission. That’s what I’m asking from you.”

The message was clear: the arts should not be so drastically overlooked when it comes to the importance of its presence in educational curriculums in schools and when it comes to the significant lack of funding from the government. The arts should be appreciated and indulged and not sliced away bit by bit, for what is a city without its culture?

Visit www.indyculturematters.org and www.indyarts.org/whattheartsmean for more information.

Sources: www.indyculturematters.org www.indystar.com/article/20090420/LOCAL/90420047

Indianapolis with her family at the age of ten. Celmins later attended the John Herron Institute/Herron School of Art (now the Herron School of Art and Design) where she received her BFA (1962) and UCLA where she received her MFA in Painting (1965).

As detailed on the PBS Web resource, Art 21, “Celmins has a highly attuned sense for organic detail and the elegance of imperfection;… A master of several mediums, including oil painting, charcoal, and multiple printmaking processes, Celmins matches a tangible sense of space with sensuous detail in each work.” Her works range from many mezzotints which hold stunning soft qualities to screen prints of endless ocean ripples to oil on canvas paintings of commonplace objects.

Each of her pieces bears witness to the artist’s intention of work being about the process, not the subject matter. “The subject matter, in fact, is secondary to Celmins, whose primary interest is an ongoing investigation of the formal aspects of art making, particularly the representation of three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface.”

In the following description of her works, as written by the Carnegie Museum of Art in New york, you can read the praise that is given over and over again to her talent: “Characteristically rendered in muted tones, blacks, and whites, Vija Celmins’ paintings and drawings explore the farthest reaches of restraint and representation. Her art seeks to understand the limits of human experience through imagery that points toward uninhabitable, desolate, and unbound beauty…”.

Although Indianapolis can claim its share of successful artists and its range of talent, one must admit that such outstanding talent comes from hard work and not geographic location.

“ There’s no retirement for an artist; it’s your way of living so there’s no end to it.”Henry moore

Photography: courtesy of Vija Celmins 5

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5 Things You Can Do!1. Instead of going to the fast-paced malls

and department stores, head downtown to Massachusetts Avenue (a.k.a. Mass Ave) and do some window shopping there. Not only will you pass by unique clothing and accessory boutiques, but instead of taking a break in a crowded food court, you can relax at one of the many small downtown restaurants and bistros with a nice tea, coffee, sandwich, or sweet treat. Not only will you find more unique, one-of-a-kind items, you’ll be supporting Indianapolis’ local businesses and find more deals than you would in the shopping malls.

2. Branch out from your usual eating out routine and try a new menu of dishes. There are many downtown retreats where you can indulge your taste buds such as a nice Cajun change at yATS which is bursting with New Orleans flavor and color! It’s a nice, affordable change from your everyday work lunch, and it will definitely leave you coming back for more.

3. For those 21 and older, try one of Indianapolis’ downtown evening hangouts. There’s Nicky Blaine’s, a cocktail and cigar lounge, which is a nice change from your average bar if that’s what you’re looking for. Or try the somewhat newly-opened hangouts such as the Buda Lounge and Forty-Five Degrees, both on Massachusetts Avenue. Places like these add to the style and variety of Indianapolis’ downtown nightlife.

4. Check out Indiana’s local parks in your area. There are always places you can locate, whether it be a short bike ride away, or a reasonable distance for a day outing. In Fort Wayne the Lakeside Park and Rose Gardens are perfect for a picnic, daily stroll or bike ride, or location for scenic photographs. More south, you’ll find Brown County with its abundance of nature hikes and gorgeous views, especially in the fall. Check out Indiana’s park Web sites for many more choices for a weekend of camping or a stroll in the sun.

5. Support Indiana’s art and entertainment scene. There are many galleries and festivals that showcase Indiana’s talent from music to indie films to comedy, and, of course, art. They offer great events to check out with family, friends, or even on your own.

You’ll definitely find that Indiana’s arts and entertainment scene has something for everyone!

Q: Where is the location of this image?

A: Located in downtown Indianapolis, the Shrine Room is a sight that stuns many visitors to the Indiana War Memorial Museum.

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Bring Optimism to Job Search!By TIM BENNETTDirector of kelley School of Business Indianapolis, Career Planning Office

Believe it or not, Indianapolis enjoys some unique economic attributes that can be advantageous to those searching for employment. Indianapolis is not experiencing the same downturn as other metropolitan areas like Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, or other east coast urban areas.

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RESUME

“ Take bullet points and don’t just mention what you did, but what you accomplished as you did them.”

“Format your resume to stand out in a way that makes the reader notice it as he skims.”KIrBy Glada chief information officer for Western Wats, a marketing research company, on stating how to improve a resume.

BUSINESS

The Indianapolis economy is largely made up of small- to medium-sized firms that have managed to stay viable – and even expand – despite the economic crunch. Consequently, there are jobs in central Indiana for those who are prepared and know how to look for them. Students who engage in serious comprehensive job search strategies will experience success and, in some cases, may even have the opportunity to choose between multiple job offers from local firms. Not only are many business majors being rewarded for their perseverance, but so too are psychology, sociology, history, and English majors who apply the most basic job search strategies and take advantage of Indiana’s economy.

Additionally, those who do not find the position they are seeking might consider the option of taking a year off of the search to gain more experience. “Gap year” experiences can be as enriching as finding professional employment after graduation. Organizations such as Teach for America, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Public Allies, and other national and international organizations provide excellent exposure to a wide variety of experiences, skill sets, cultures, and personal growth.

Who’s hiring? The federal government. There has been an explosion of hiring at the federal level in almost all sectors of the government. All federal law enforcement agencies have stepped up hiring, as have the IRS, compliance agencies, and other agencies that deal with oversight and regulatory issues. As an added plus, federal positions are virtually recession proof. Additional areas of growing employment include the healthcare industry, computer programming and technology fields, consulting (all major areas of the field), engineering (electrical and mechanical), business administration, and education (all areas including elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education).

What should be in a student’s toolbox? Some graduates are surprised to find that soft skills are sometimes as important as degrees and credentials. Soft skills must include sound examples of leadership, communication skills, and success in team-oriented projects and quality group work. A portfolio also should include examples that point to strong critical-thinking skills, customer service skills, strategic planning, and an ability to adapt to new organizational cultures. Incidentally, these are the basic areas behavioral-based interview questions cover in the first round of

screening interviews. Students often think these examples are hard to come by, but undergraduates can gain these valuable career tools from part-time/full-time positions, classroom group projects, service learning opportunities, field placements, internships, and volunteer experiences. Developing and enhancing these and other skill sets can improve a candidate’s chances of securing and successfully interviewing in a behavior-based format.

What about practical application? Let’s take Suzie, for instance – a recent graduate. Suzie was “downsized” from a great internship with a Fortune 500 company. Even though her internship was cut short, using what she had learned and the professional contacts she had acquired, Suzie was able to leverage that experience into a position with a local marketing firm at a better-than-average starting salary.

Successfully finding a position is a competitive process. A job search, like anything else, requires persistence, dedication, and confidence. Candidates who recognize and seize opportunities for valuable experiences, who know how to position themselves and their skill sets, and who leverage and build professional networks can weather this difficult job market.

Be optimistic. Finding a job can be done!

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What Now?!An interview with Ryan Smith, alumnus IU Kelley School of BusinessBy VICTORIA SONStaff, IUPUI University College

With the past year’s continuing economic downfall, college graduates of 2009 are definitely entering a crowded battlefield of job seekers! However, there is hope even, if at first it doesn’t seem like it. In a brief interview, Ryan Smith – a recent IU kelley School of Business alumnus – gives us his perspective about his new venture and how his experiences and choices at IUPUI will help him move forward.

VS: Has having a job while being a full-time student benefited your chance of finding a job now? Why or why not?

RS: Having a job (Staff Assistant in the Office of Development, Operations, and Employee Relations at University College) has benefited me with my job search. Networking is a core component of our everyday job whether it’s through an event we’re planning or going out into the community and to local businesses to secure sponsorships and advertisements for our publication and events – it has been extremely beneficial to me when searching for a job. Not only has it increased my contacts but also interacting with CEO’s and managers will help me in the long run.

VS: Do you feel confident in your pursuit to land a job now? Why or why not?

RS: A little of both. I feel confident because I feel the experience that the job has provided has allowed me to see what the business world is like. My lack of confidence is due to the economy as thousands of applicants are applying for the same positions I am. Along with that, there are fewer jobs to apply to, so improving my resume as much as possible is to my benefit and will increase my chances of landing a job I want.

VS: Do you feel as if you could have been helped with more preparation entering the job market during the present economic circumstances? If yes, how so? If no, what were you supplied with (specific classes, projects, etc.)?

RS: I feel that I was well prepared. Of course, I cannot say exactly if I was or was not because I am not in a job in my profession yet, but I feel as though I am. I think all senior-level courses played a critical part because we engaged in real world problems and situations such as our J411 class in which you run a simulation company in which you have to do the production, human resources, finance, marketing and such which gets you involved in all areas of a business. Experiential learning classes such as I-Core make you come up with a real product for a real business with which you communicate daily. All of this, along with continually doing analyses of real case studies, helps prepare you for situations that could occur in the business world.

VS: What kind of job search preparation did you receive?

RS: We had to take a class that provides information on how to fill out resumes properly, how to answer interview questions, and provides other information to help you land a job.

VS: What are your future plans as an IU kelley School of Business alumnus?

RS: My future plans are to continue networking with kelley alumni in order to land a dream job and to extend my contacts as well as keep in touch with schoolmates. The networking system that we use is like Facebook – only for jobs.

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• Gotoaworkshop!Visituc.iupui.edu/students/careerformoreinformationonresumeandinterviewingworkshopsaroundthecampus.

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Business Facts • Just 20 percent of 2009 graduates who applied for a

job have one.

• A Bloomberg report dated May 4, 2009 stated that the U.S. economy had lost more than 5.1 million jobs since December 2007 and that the unemployment rate was expected to reach 8.9 percent by the end of May, the country’s worst jobless level in 25 years.

• The average candidate uses up to four different sources in his or her search according to the survey.

• Thirty-eight percent of recruiters say they spend one to two minutes reviewing a resume. Some spend less than a minute, according to the survey conducted by careerbuilder.com.

• According to the Job Outlook 2005 survey, the following are the top five most in-demand college majors: accounting, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration and management, and economics.

SOURCES:www.sltrib.com/business/ci_12399059www.ecampustours.com/careerexploration/choosingamajor/fivehotcollegemajors.htmwww.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-1090-Who-is-Hiring-30-Hot-Jobs-Recruiters-are-Hiring-for-Now/?ArticleID=1090&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=204a4a7eb28848559752bd414839c306-296316833-x4-6&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_Types_of_jobs_that_ar_

Tips to Being Hired in Today’s Economy

Here are a few recommended tips from Career Bright that a recent graduate can follow to help land a job.

1. ConsiderInternships

Internships are a key tool in understanding how an organization works. Gaining experience is a great opportunity that should not be taken lightly. If given a choice between a graduate with no intern experience and one with intern experience, most companies would choose the individual with intern experience.

2. College/UniversityCareerCenters

This should be your first stop when looking for open positions and seeking guidance on your career path. you may also want to see a career counselor and coach to help guide you to a well chosen career.

3. TapIntoParents’Network

The number one method in obtaining an interview with a company is networking. Look to your parents and their friends’ network to find a position. Prepare a resume and ask your parents or their friends to go over it before sending it.

4. Relocate

Apply nationwide and look for opportunities that match your skills and offer you the best launching pad. There is a good chance in our economy that you might not land a job in your resident city.

SOURCE: CAREER BRIGHT Posted by Shweta khare at careerbright.blogspot.com on January 6th, 2009.careerbright.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-graduates-will-you-get-hired-this.html

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Benton Central High School’s Green FootprintsAn interview with Destin Haas, Principal Benton Central High SchoolBy VICTORIA SONStaff, IUPUI University College

Hybrid cars, solar-paneled roof tops, energy star-rated appliances, recycled materials – it seems as if energy-conserving lifestyles are growing more and more in abundance. We are all taking steps to cut down on our carbon emissions or at the least save on electric and gas bills!

“ Living simply has resulted in us becoming more aware of the environment and the impact we have on it.”

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If you drive north of Indianapolis on I-52 into northern Indiana’s small Benton County, you will see a big change on the cornfield horizons – they are filled with large, spinning wind turbines. Benton County has gained a lot of attention for these turbines, but even more so Benton Central High School because it is fully powered by the wind turbines, a giant step toward an environmentally friendly means of living. An interview with Benton Central High School’s principal, Destin Haas, tells their story and proves the impact these turbines are having.

Fowler Ridge Wind Farm in Benton County spans 90 miles of 222 windmills with the possibility of more being added in the future. In an effort to provide economic and environmental development, the county made the decision to have Fowler Ridge Wind Farm’s turbines power the high school.

Haas has been interested in the wind farm venture from the very beginning, acknowledging that “the more energy we save on a daily basis, the better it is for the environment and economy.” Haas considers this opportunity for the school a real honor. “I believe that any positive attention for Benton Community Schools is a real positive for our entire community… Our students see the direct impact this will have on the environment for years to come.”

In addition to the wind farm’s contribution to the environment, Benton Central High School is reducing its carbon footprint in other everyday practices. “We recycle 100 percent of our paper products within each classroom,” states Haas. “Our FFA organization collects the paper each week and sets up pick-up times with

our local county government. We have been recycling cans and plastic for years. We are also hiring an Energy Education Specialist so that we can conserve even more energy for the future.”

As for any general concerns regarding the safety aspect of the wind turbines, Haas reassures that basic precautions have been made. “The companies involved have really taken several steps to ensure the safety. There are certain distances [the wind turbines] must be away from the schools, they shut down if the wind gets very strong,… red blinkers on them [show] at dusk… [they’re] very safe.”

Also, as detailed by BP, co-producer of the wind farm, the impressive output of the turbines is quite huge. Fowler Ridge Wind Farm delivers “more than one billion kilowatt hours of clean, renewable electricity every year and brings new revenue streams to rural communities without impact on traditional farming and grazing practices.”

All in all, Benton Central High School is a large part of a significant eco-friendly movement that is receiving national attention. The experience has been one with positive outcomes for the high school and Haas. “It has been a great working relationship with all those involved in the process. The collaboration that has occurred has been/is outstanding.”

The high school and county are taking great strides toward more “green” living in the modern era. you, too, can follow suit at home, even without a wind turbine.

SOURCES:Principal Destin Haas, Benton Central High School, Benton County Indiana

www.indianaeconomicdigest.com/main.asp?SectionID=31&SubSectionID=83&ArticleID=47310

Gitte Laasby, Post-Tribune staff writer, 2009 Digital Chicago Inc.

Benton Central High School – fully powered by the wind turbines.

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ENVIRONMENTThe Crimson and Cream, Old Gold and Black GO GREEN An interview with Colleen McCormick, Compliance Facilitator Department of Environmental Health and SafetyBy AMANDA NOBBEStaff, IUPUI University College

Recently bike lanes and signs on automatic doors saying “Only Use if Necessary, Conserve Energy” seem to be appearing everywhere on the IUPUI campus. Some people may stop and wonder what this is all about? Others may walk by and think nothing of it. However, it is something to take notice of because IUPUI is going green, and there are many ways that the campus is trying to protect the environment.

IUPUI has begun a Campus Sustainability Initiative consisting of several subcommittees that are designing projects to keep the IUPUI environment friendly such as a new student group called “Go Green IUPUI.” The committee also formulated the Principles of Sustainability that the campus adopted in 2008 (www.sustainable.iupui.edu). Additionally, there are student groups affiliated with Herron, SPEA, law, geography, biology, and earth sciences that are also participating in projects with an environmental focus. Anyone can get involved in these groups or join one of the Campus Sustainability Initiative committees. Also, schools or departments can start researching ways they can recycle, save energy, or otherwise impact IUPUI’s environment.

Much has been accomplished on campus by various environmental groups during the 2008-2009 school year thanks to funds provided by the Greening IUPUI Grant (newscenter.iupui.edu/3766/IUPUI-Launches-Greening-IUPUI-Grant-Fund).

Environmental Impact by Numbers received $19,000 to fund six interns to collect baseline data and further sustainability projects, one intern to set protocol and data collection design, and five interns to collect additional data and report to/work with committees. As part of the Common Theme Project, the Common Green Contest initiative received $3,800 to award the winning student or staff with the best idea in one of two categories: the best sustainability project idea and the best logo/slogan – both to be used in 2009-2010 to help bring environmental awareness and education to students, faculty, and staff. Orientation received $2,000 for reusable bags with an IUPUI Recycles logo for orientation materials that are passed out to new students. A potentially new project that is coming into play is Campus Rain Garden at Glick Building. Overall, many things have been accomplished

this past school year to build environmental awareness. Try to

get involved in these clubs to see what you can do to help IUPUI become a better place for everyone!“ When we heal the earth,

we heal ourselves.”

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Green I.Q. Test

1.Rainforestsarehometoapproximately whatpercentageofallthelivingplantand animalspeciesontheplanet?

a. 80% b. 24% c. 65% d. 12%

2.Whichoftheseproductstakesmorethan30yearstobiodegrade?

a. Paper b. Leather shoes c. Nylon fabric d. Cigarette filters

3.Whichofthefollowingsubstancesisnotbiodegradable?

a. Paper b. Food refuse c. Styrofoam d. Sawdust

4.Isgoingvegetarianbetterfortheearth? Meat-eaterswhoswitchtoplant-baseddietssave:

a. A few animals’ lives, but not much else b. Over 100 acres of land per ton of food c. Over 1,000 acres of land per ton of food

5.Americansaccountfor5percentoftheworld’spopulationand:

a. About 50% of the world’s energy consumption b. About 25% of the world’s energy consumption c. About 10% of the world’s energy consumption

6.Whatisthepercentageofearth’swaterthatisfreshwater?

a. 3% b. 20% c. 75%

7.Americanscurrentlyrecyclewhatpercentageofwaste, onaverage?

a. 16% b. 32% c. 64%

SOURCES:www.123facts.com/play-quiz/The-Rainforest-619.html

www.123facts.com/play-quiz/Environmental-Trivia-429.html

funtrivia-com/playquiz/quiz9151e1f0.html

www.lifescience.com/php/trivia/?quiz=environment-general-quiz

Answers: 1. c; 2. c; 3. c; 4. b; 5. b; 6. a; 7. b

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3. Recycling can save money and create jobs.

4. Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

5. The United States is the number one trash-producing entity in the world at 1,609 pounds per person, per year.

6. To create one kilogram of consumer goods manufacturers create 5 kilograms of waste.

7. Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, 3 cubic yards of landfill space, 4 kilowatts of energy, and 7,000 gallons of water.

SOURCES:www.edf.org/article.cfm?ContentID=5816&source=ggad&gclid=COKx7fiYy5oCFWVM5QodMjsy2g

www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/services/home/environ/ed/funfacts2.htm

www.alltrivia.net./facts/recycling/htm

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A Long Recovery: The Woodruff Family’s Experience with Traumatic Brain InjuriesFrom an interview with and thanks to Lee Woodruff, author and wife of ABC News reporter Bob WoodruffBy LINDA TRACkWELLStaff, IUPUI University College

On January 28, 2006, Lee Woodruff and her four children were at Disney World in Orlando, Florida where she had come to shoot a pilot TV show for “FamilyFun.” The children couldn’t wait to visit the rest of Epcot Center the following day as well as have their news-reporting father return from the Middle East so they could be together again as a family.

“ You can’t know how you would behave in a crisis until it drops out of the sky and knocks you down like a bandit: stealing your future, robbing you of your dreams, and mocking anything that resembles certainty. Sudden tragic events and even slow-burning disasters teach us more about ourselves than most of us care to know.”leeWOODRUFFIn an Instant

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However, early that Sunday morning Woodruff received a phone call that would change their lives forever. David Westin, the president of ABC News, was calling to inform her that her husband had been wounded in Iraq and may have taken shrapnel to the brain. Apart from that, he had very few details to share with her.

In 2006 Bob Woodruff had just been appointed as the co-anchor of “ABC’s World News Tonight,” and he was in Iraq covering the Palestinian elections before flying to Baghdad in advance of President George Bush’s State of the Union address and finalizing an interview with the King of Jordan in Amman, the Jordanian capital. On January 28 in Taji, Iraq, Woodruff and his three crew members had spent the night at Camp Taji, embedded with troops at one of the largest military staging areas in Iraq. They were preparing to go out with part of the army’s Fourth Infantry Division for a day of observation as Woodruff believed that in order to cover such a story he had to get out in the field and experience it, see it with his own eyes.

Part of their journey on that Sunday morning would lead Woodruff and his crew down a dual carriageway road toward the town of Taji, one of the success stories for the military, as this had formerly been a major IED (improvised explosive device) attack area, but it was now considered much safer. An advance team had just swept the road minutes earlier for IEDs. Woodruff and his crew were granted permission to ride in a smaller armored personnel carrier, a holdover from Cold War days, so they could get a view of what was happening through the eyes of Iraqi troops on patrol.

Woodruff decided to stand up in the top of the hatch, while his cameraman, Doug Vogt, would do the filming. After traveling about three miles, there was a horrific, deafening blast that rocked the tank. Hidden behind some trees, a band of Iraqi insurgents had detonated a crude roadside bomb with a remote-controlled device. The IED was a 155-millimeter shell – one of the largest artillery shells available, and the bomb itself had rocks and stones packed around the shell in the dirt to magnify the damage.

Woodruff took a direct hit to the left side of his head and upper body. More than a hundred little rocks and countless fragments of black dirt were blasted into his face; peppered around his eyes, nose, and ear; and shot into his jaw and under the helmet. One marble-sized rock sheared off the bottom of his jawbone, cracked two teeth, and entered the soft flesh of his neck. A second marble-sized rock ripped into his cheek and up into his sinus cavity, coming to rest up against the eggshell-thin bone of the eye socket. Another rock tore into the chinstrap of his helmet, blowing it off his head and into the sand several yards away. The force of the blast was so strong that it crushed his skull bone over the left temporal lobe of his brain and his left eyeball was slightly displaced in the socket. Small shards of his cranium were driven into the outer surface of his brain. More large rocks shot under his flak jacket coming to rest just a millimeter from his chest wall, heart, and lungs. Woodruff was

immediately flown by military helicopter from Baghdad to nearby military medical facilities in the middle of the Iraqi desert.

The doctors were uncertain if he would regain mental function or be able to walk and talk again. The hardest part of his recovery was regaining his speech and language because of the part of his brain that was damaged by the shrapnel. His recovery was difficult, but a little over a year later he made an appearance on “Good Morning America” feeling very lucky to be alive and realizing how miraculous his recovery was.

The Woodruffs have been married for 20 years and have four children. One of their sons started college this fall and will be of age to enter the military. Together Woodruff and his wife wrote a book titled In An Instant describing the events of his trauma, a therapeutic endeavor for Lee Woodruff and a journal of sorts for her husband.

Woodruff felt that it was very important for him to return to Afghanistan and Iraq, and recently he made the trip back. His return had been scheduled twice before, and twice it was canceled. By the third time the trip was scheduled, Lee Woodruff decided it was going to happen so she just wanted to get it over and done with. This time, however, she knew her husband would be safer because he would be traveling with the Joint Chief of Staff, Admiral Mullen.

Lee Woodruff wrote a feature story for Parade magazine about new breakthroughs for people with traumatic brain injuries. TBI’s have become the signature wound of the Iraqi/Afghan war, and they are more prevalent than one might think. In the Parade article, Lee Woodruff discusses the many ways people around us suffer TBIs and the breakthrough in rehabilitation that is helping many regain their abilities after such a debilitating injury. RESOURCES:In An Instant by Lee and Bob WoodruffPerfectly Imperfect, A Life in Progress by Lee Woodruff“Can Brains Be Saved” by Lee Woodruff, Parade, July 12, 2009Leewoodruff.com/blogReMind.org

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Combat Veterans Returning with Traumatic Brain Injury ByVIRGINIAs.DAGGeTT,PhD(C),RNRoudebush VA Medical CenterIndianapolis, IndianaIndiana University School of Nursing

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is known as the “signature wound” that at least 20 percent of U.S. soldiers have sustained in combat during their deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq, predominantly from blast injuries.1, 2, 3, 4 TBI care is usually complex, requiring specialized services, and is even more challenging when soldiers have experienced concurrent injuries including the loss of limbs, burns, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).5

TBI ranges from mild to severe. Symptoms experienced by TBI survivors are dependent on the severity, type of injury, and the location of the injury in the brain. Typically, TBI symptoms involve cognitive impairments that affect memory, attention, and the ability to execute essential functions to perform everyday tasks independently. Other symptoms of TBI include speech impairments, headaches, irritability, sleep disorders, hearing and visual impairments, balance deficits, and/or depression.6, 7, 8, 9

Treatment for TBI begins with a comprehensive approach that generally includes cognitive, speech, occupational and physical therapies in conjunction with medications to reduce symptoms of pain and anxiety. Comprehensive programs include family participation and may also include therapeutic communities where the veteran has an opportunity to experience life situations in a safe environment prior to being discharged into a community setting.10

A variety of cutting edge treatments have been implemented to assist veterans in their rehabilitation and community reintegration. TBI veterans engage in therapeutic narratives to assist in their management of challenging emotional/aggressive behaviors.11 The Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center has initiated a cognitive didactic approach that assists TBI veterans in relearning thinking skills through computerized tests and a functional-experiential approach that heightens veterans’ practice of everyday tasks.12 Virtual reality has also been initiated to deliver balance exercises and treatment for PTSD.13, 14 In fact, virtual reality is being delivered to some veterans via Telehealth, home-monitoring devices.15 Telemedicine and videoconferencing are enabling veterans/families in rural areas to interact with Veterans Affairs TBI experts around the country and participate in care coordination programs.16, 17 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is also providing TBI veterans with an Electronic Medical Management Assistant, an electronic nurse that dispenses daily medications in unit doses to ensure veterans take the right medications in the correct dosages.16

While these are a few of the cutting edge treatments and care management approaches currently being delivered to veterans with TBI, research is also being conducted to characterize subtle brain changes through new brain-scan images and brain mapping, improve TBI screening and diagnostic tests, develop new medications to treat brain injury immediately post injury, assist with TBI veterans’ community reintegration, and explore the best methods to provide familial support.3, 4, 18

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References1. Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. 2006. Soldiers with traumatic

brain injury (TBI). February. Washington, DC: Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center.

2. Zoroya, G. 2003. Brain injuries range from loss of coordination to loss of self. www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-03-03-brain-injuries (accessed on March 12, 2007).

3. Veterans Health Administration Research & Development. 2008. Traumatic brain injury. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Office of Research & Development.

4. Veterans Health Administration Research & Development. n.d. Brain-injury experts meet to shape agenda for care, research. www.research.va.gov/features/tbi-1208.cfm (accessed on July 7, 2009).

5. Sloane, M. 2006. Recovering at home: Combat-injured soldiers receive the cutting-edge rehabilitation at specially-tailored veterans’ facilities. Nursing Spectrum, Heartland edition, May 1. www.nursingspectrum.com (accessed November 26, 2006).

6. Lehman, C. 2008. Mechanisms of injury in wartime. Rehabilitation Nursing, 33 (5): 192-197.

7. MacLennan, D., S. Clausen, N. Pagel, J. D. Avery, B. Sigford, D. MacLennan, and R. Mahowald. 2008. Developing a polytrauma rehabilitation center: A pioneer experience in building, staffing, and training. Rehabilitation Nursing, 33 (5): 198-205.

8. Rao, V., and C. Lyketsos. 2000. Neuropsychiatric sequelae of traumatic brain injury. Psychosomatics, 41 (2): 95-103.

9. Zeitzer, M. B., and J. M. Brooks. 2008. In the line of fire: Traumatic brain injury among Iraq war veterans. AAOHN Journal, 56 (8): 347-353.

10. Brooks, G. Use of therapeutic narratives in the treatment of neurobehavioral disorders. www.northeastcenter.com/therapeutic_narratives_nuerobehavioral_disorders.htm (accessed on July 7, 2009).

11. Brooks, G. A therapeutic community for traumatic brain injury. www.northeastcenter.com/information-bulletin-therapeutic-community-tbi.htm (accessed on July 7, 2009).

12. Veterans Health Administration Research & Development. 2009. Trial compares methods for brain injury rehab. www.research.va.gov/news/research_highlights/brain-injury-010609.cfm (accessed July 7, 2009).

13. Dallessio, k. M. 2009. Using virtual reality to treat PTSD in veterans. www.usmedicine.com/usm_05_09_comp_ptsd.cfm (accessed July 7, 2009).

14. Thornton, M., S. Marshall, J. McComas, H. Finestone, A. McCormick, and H. Sveistrup. 2005. Benefits of activity and virtual reality-based balance exercise programmes for adults with traumatic brain injury: Perceptions of participants and their caregivers. Brain Injury, 19 (12): 989-1000.

15. Planned Systems International. 2009. Planned Systems International supports DoD and VA Mission to treat soldiers with PTSD and TBI. businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news (accessed July 7, 2009).

16. Samson, k. 2007. Closer to home: VA rolls out telemedicine for TBI veterans. Neurology Today, 7 (10): 1, 12.

17. Girard, P. 2007. Military and VA telemedicine systems for patients with traumatic brain injury. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development, 44 (7): 1017-1026.

18. Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. 1997. Understanding the brain: Watching the brain in action. www.psc.edu/science/goddard.html (accessed July 7, 2009).

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HEALTHThe Zachary Lystedt Law

The State of Washington House of Representatives unanimously passed bill “HB 1824, the Zachary Lystedt Law” into effect, the toughest law ever to protect young athletes from traumatic head injuries. Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington signed the law into effect on May 14, 2009.

This common sense law prohibits youth athletes suspected of sustaining a concussion from returning to play without a licensed health-care provider’s approval. The new law is the most comprehensive return-to-play law in the United States for athletes under 18.

The law is named after an 8th grade student, Zachary Lystedt, who returned to a football game after suffering a concussion. He was returned to the game and then collapsed on the field. He is now disabled, confined to a wheel chair, and needs assistance around the clock. His injuries could have been prevented if a law like this had been in force. Zachary and his family have devoted their time to getting this law passed to prevent this from happening to someone else.

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Facts about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Atraumaticbraininjury(TBI)isdefinedasabloworjolttothehead,orapenetratingheadinjurythatdisruptsthefunctionofthebrain.

Ofthe1.4millionwhosustainaTBIeachyearintheUnitedstates:

• 50,000 die

• 235,000 are hospitalized

• 1.1 million are treated and released from an emergency department

Theleadingcauseoftraumaticbraininjuriesare:

• falls (28%)

• motor vehicle-traffic crashes (20%)

• assaults (11%)

BlastsarealeadingcauseofTBIforactivemilitarypersonnelinwarzones.

Malesareabout1.5timesmorelikelythanfemalestosustainaTBI.

ThetwoagegroupsathighestriskforTBIarenewbornsto4yearsand15to19years.

AfricanAmericanshavethehighestdeathratefromTBI.

TBIcancauseawiderangeoffunctionalchangesaffectingskillssuchasthinking,language,learning,emotions,behavior,and/orsensation.ItcanalsocauseepilepsyandincreasetheriskforconditionssuchasAlzheimer’sdisease,Parkinson’sdisease,andotherbraindisordersthatbecomemoreprevalentwithage.

MarchisheadTraumaAwarenessmonth.

Facts about Sports InjuriesAccordingtotheCentersforDiseaseControlandPreventionabout300,000peopleexperienceconcussionseachyearfromsportsinjuries.

20%ofhighschoolathletessustainbraininjurieseachseason.

Footballisthesourceofthemostconcussions,responsiblefor60%ofthe60,000+concussionscausedbyhighschoolsportseachyear.

Asignificantportionofsports-relatedbraininjuriescouldbeavoidedbyaddressingthemostcommoncausesincluding:

• defective helmets

• disregarding warning signs of brain injury

• allowing a player to return to play too soon after a brain injury, sometimes during the same game

Atthecollegelevel,overone-thirdoffootballplayershavesufferedaconcussion,andabout20percenthavehadmultipleconcussions.

SOURCES:www.chikinandcherman.com/brai-injury-hs-sports.html

www.articlesbase.com/print/261225

www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/tbi.htm

Family Camp to Assist Iraq/Afghanistan and Other Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury

Through a grant by the McCormick Foundation, Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation will be offering an innovative camp to help reunite veterans who suffer from moderate to severe head trauma with their families. The camp will be

designed to learn coping skills, family support skills, [problem-solving skills], and new communication skills. Participants will gain new insight and life skills through Casa Colina’s physicians, neuropsychologists, and therapists.

The first session of 2009 will take place near Big Bear Lake in California’s San Bernardino Mountains from Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20. Additional sessions are planned for spring and fall of 2010. There will be a nominal charge

of $35 per person to participating families.

Interested families should contact the Survive & Thrive office at (909) 596-7733, extension 5577 or toll-free at 1-800-926-5462, extension 5577 or via email at [email protected].

Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation. 2009. Press release, May 14, 2009, finance.yahoo.com/news/Innovative-Family-Camp-bw-15252241.html/print

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Preventionstrategies

do wear a seatbelt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle.

do buckle your child in the car using a properlyinstalled child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt (according to the child’s height, weight, and age).

do wear a helmet and make sure your children wear helmets when:

• Riding a bike, motorcycle, snowmobile, scooter, or all-terrain vehicle.

• Playing a contact sport, such as football, ice hockey, or boxing.

• Using in-line skates or riding a skateboard.

• Batting or running bases in baseball or softball.

• Riding a horse.

• Skiing or snowboarding.

do make living areas safer for seniors by:

• Removing tripping hazards such as throw rugs and clutter in walkways.

• Using nonslip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.

• Installing grab bars next to the toilet and in the tub or shower.

• Installing handrails on both sides of stairways.

• Improving lighting throughout the home.

• Maintaining a regular physical activity program (with a doctor’s permission) to improve lower body strength and balance.

do make living areas safer for children by:

• Installing window guards to keep young children from falling out of open windows.

• Using safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs when young children are around.

• Making sure pull cords of blinds are out of reach of children.

do make sure the surface on your child’s playground is made of shock-absorbing material such as hardwood mulch or sand.SOURCES:www.chikinandcherman.com/brai-injury-hs-sports.html

www.articlesbase.com/print/261225

www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/tbi.htm

Visit ReMind.org to help support our troops.

“The Bob Woodruff Foundation provides resources and support to service members, veterans and their families to successfully reintegrate into their communities so they may thrive physically, psychologically, socially and economically. ReMIND.org is a movement of the Bob Woodruff Foundation that educates the public about the needs of injured service members, veterans and their families as they reintegrate into their communities and empowers people everywhere to take action.”

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“ Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.”JIMDAVIs

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Jim Davis: Hoosier Roots Grow GlobalBy kIM CAMPBELLDirector of Public RelationsPaws, Inc.

you’ve surely heard expressions similar to, “you can take the boy out of Indiana, but you can’t take Indiana out of the boy.” This phrase perfectly describes Jim Davis, the cartoonist behind “Garfield.” Davis has spent his entire 64 years in east central Indiana even though his cat has travelled the world and is, according to Guinness Book of World Records, “the most widely syndicated comic strip in the world.” Indeed, Garfield is known from Lima, Peru, to Lima, Ohio, but most folks wouldn’t know Jim Davis if he showed up for Sunday dinner.

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Davis’ roots are so embedded in the fertile Indiana soil that the city of Fairmount, his birthplace (and incidentally, that of James Dean), has dedicated its water tower to Davis’ cat…and Dean. Raised on a farm near Fairmount, the Davis family could have been inspiration for a Norman Rockwell painting – a simple farm life with homegrown sweet corn and farm-raised beef, two parents, two kids, and about 25 barn cats.

In typical Hoosier fashion, Davis acquired a strong work ethic early on. His dad felt a boy should be able to do regular chores by the time he was ten. Davis and his brother Dave couldn’t wait to be old enough to work with their dad whose motto was, “If you do something, do it right.” If he said, “Take two or three bales of hay to the barn,” he meant four. The manure from the barns was spread on the fields, and, after rotary hoeing, they weeded the corn rows by hand. Their dad was the first farmer in Grant county to get over 100 bushels of corn per acre.

Davis is sincere about his love of Indiana. He asks, “Why on earth would I ever leave Indiana? My friends and family are here. I can’t imagine living anywhere

else.” Though the success of “Garfield” could easily have taken him to New york or Los Angeles, Davis insists he’s a small town boy, even though he did trade the bucolic farm land of Fairmount for the big city metropolis of Muncie. He somewhat seriously believes that there may

be something in the water in Indiana that makes him funny.

And apparently, funny has been the key to Davis’ success. The “Garfield” comic strip became an “overnight sensation,” though Davis himself admits that before United Feature Syndicate finally picked up the strip, he received enough rejection letters to wallpaper a room. But UFS did pick up the strip and it debuted on June 19, 1978 in 41 newspapers.

A year or so passed and sales to newspapers were slow, but when the Chicago Sun Times tried to cancel “Garfield,” they received over 1,300 complaints from readers who insisted the strip be reinstated. The Times put the strip back in and United Feature was able to use the publicity over the flap to sell to more papers.

Today, over 200 million people read “Garfield” each day in over 2,400 newspapers. The strip is translated into nearly 40 languages,

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and the popularity of the character gave birth to two TV series (a new one, “The Garfield Show,” is currently airing on Cartoon Network in Europe and soon will be distributed worldwide), two full-length feature films, three direct-to-DVD movies, video games, licensed products, and books galore. Davis is currently penning a musical for a nationwide theatre tour.

Davis doesn’t take care of all of Garfield’s extracurricular matters on his own. His 30,000 square foot world headquarters – Paws, Incorporated, near Albany, Indiana – staffs nearly 50 people who cater to the cat’s needs be it creative or business concerns. And Davis is notable for providing perks for his staff including an in-house cafeteria, fitness facility, and the right to bring your dog to work.

Davis shrugs off his rather extraordinary hospitality by recounting another life lesson from his father. “When Dad said, ‘We take care of our own,’ he didn’t mean just our family, he meant the community. In a bad crop year, it wasn’t unusual for us to share food with less fortunate neighbors. If a neighbor was injured or fell ill, Dad was always there to help take over their chores and whatever needed to be done in the fields.” With that kind of philosophy, Davis has provided a work environment that’s conscious of the worker and the environment. Davis even went so far as to install the nation’s first water treatment facility (for commercial use) patterned after the way nature cleans water with sunlight, plants, and animals. He has campaigned for the National Arbor Day Foundation and Federal Fish and Wildlife Department advocating the planting of trees and wetlands restoration. Davis won the Indiana Wildlife Federation’s Conservationist of the year award in 1990, in part due to his work with the Arborists and Federal Fish and Wildlife and also for setting an example to the neighborhood by planting 35,000 tree seedlings and restoring four natural prairies and two wetlands on the Paws property.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Davis has established the guiding principles for his leadership at Paws, Inc. with a few mottos of his own: If we take care of the cat, the cat will take care of us; Family comes first; Be nice to people; and Have fun!Author’sNote: I’ve had the privilege of working with Jim Davis for 25 years. His father and mother, who live right across the street from him and his wife Jill, stop by the office twice a week to have lunch and share freshly ripened tomatoes. I know they are proud of his accomplishments and philosophies which are, after all, rooted in the spirit of a true-blue Hoosier.

Garfield Quotes:

“I’ll rise, but I won’t shine.”

“Once again I’m saved by the miracle of… lasagna!”

“I’m not over-weight, I’m under-tall.”

“I hate Mondays.”

“Love me, feed me, never leave me.”

“A little ego goes nowhere.”

“All I do is eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. Eat and sleep. There must be more to a cat’s life than that. But I hope not.”

“Anybody can exercise... But this kind of lethargy takes real discipline.”

“Avoid fruits and nuts; after all, you are what you eat.”

“Eat every meal as though it were your last.”

“Good times are ahead! Or behind. Because they sure aren’t here.”

“I am hungry. Therefore I am.”

“I eat too much because I’m depressed, and I’m depressed because I eat too much. It’s a vicious circle…

that took years to perfect!”

“I shall now attempt to eat a diet lunch consisting of one leaf of lettuce lightly seasoned with… one quart of mayonnaise!”

“I’m not messy. I’m organizationally challenged!”

“If you are patient… and wait long enough… Nothing will happen!

“Never leave your food dish under a bird cage.”

“Odie, let’s talk effort versus return here. You know, you can still lead a pointless life without all that running around.”

“Oh, no! I overslept! I’m late! For my nap.”

“Some people have anxiety attacks, some people have gas attacks… I have nap attacks.”

“This is it. I’ve reached the pinnacle of laziness and glutton… How depressing. There’s no place to go after you’ve

reached the top.”

“When the lasagna content in my blood gets low, I get mean.”

“With due respect to Will Rogers, I never met a lasagna I didn’t like.

“Would you be willing to lead a parade in celebration of the lazy life? If the answer is yes…

you’re all wrong for lazy week.”

“You can bet it wasn’t an exercise freak who invented power steering.”

“You can scratch my chair, you can insult my mother, you can beat up my dog, and you can play with my rubber mousie…

but you don’t eat my food and you don’t sleep in my bed.”

“You know what a ‘diet’ is, don’t you? It’s ‘die’ with a ‘t’ - that’s what it is!”

sOURCewww.toomanyquotes.comwww.workinghumor.com

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Illustration: What Herron Students Are Asking For By NICk WESLEy, STUDENT AND GENERAL FINE ARTS MAJORHerron School of Art and Design

There’s a common suggestion that many Herron students voice each semester: Let’s bring an illustration program to the Herron School of Art and Design. While known as a Fine Arts and Visual Communications school, this writer feels that Herron is missing out on a program that would only further its name across the country. Other premier schools such as Rhode Island School of Design and Savannah College of Art and Design offer such programs, and when those schools receive the top talents, many tend to view our midwestern school as an afterthought.

Illustration as a major can open many facets for our school ranging from concept work that can be used in film, television, and gaming to illustrating children’s,

medical, and technical books. While some great classes are offered for illustration, it’s just not enough for a Herron student to compete against others that have been given several years of the best resources and training in this field.

A top notch illustration program would further advance the reputation that Herron already enjoys. Competing in this arena with other top art institutions by offering such a program and bringing in the best instructors will additionally encourage attendance of the best art students, spread the school’s name, and create an impact in Indiana and the art student world – particularly those art students interested in illustration art.

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The Garfield TrailBy ANDREA GRAF

Take a trip through Grant County to visit various statues of Indiana’s most famous feline. See Garfield dressed as a doctor in Marion, a basketball player in Swayzee, a firefighter in Jonesboro, or impersonating that other “cool cat,” James Dean, in Fairmount.

Those are just some of the towns in which Garfield appears. To plan a trip, visit www.showmegrantcounty.com. A list of the statues and their locations can be viewed at www.grantcounty.com.

Jim Davis Quotes:“I try to keep lines simple and that’s something I learned by watching Charles Schulz. My strip is pretty clean looking, stylistically. I avoid anything that’s not necessary to move the gag forward. Once the strip is reduced to the size you see in the newspaper, anything extra would just be clutter.”

“While I still admire the hand-painted backgrounds and looks of traditional animation, it’s hard not to sit up and take notice of computer animation.”

“There are so many opportunities in life that the loss of two or three capabilities is not necessarily debilitating. A handicap can give you the opportunity to focus more on art, writing, or music.”

“There was a lot of dry, sarcastic wit in my family. Someone had a punch line for just about every situation; it was a race to see who could get the words out first. It kinda lightened up manure hauling.”

“I’d describe myself as someone who works hard and plays hard.”

“I get to do something I love to do for a living, and I don’t have to do anything else which is great. He’s a release, he’s a creative outlet for me, so I get to entertain through him… because tomorrow I’ll go into relative obscurity and he’ll still be out there. He means I have security, he means a lot of good things. At times, he may require feeding and grooming, but not really that often; it’s great work if you can get it.” (Jim Davis talking about Garfield)

“Garfield is a lazy, fat, self-indulgent cat who thinks he’s a human. He is wry and quick-witted and makes no apologies for himself. When he’s not napping or eating, he’s kicking Odie.”SOURCEwww.artquotes.net

Jim Davis Trivia• Jim Davis drew a lot as a child because he

was forced indoors due to bad asthma.

• Davis attended Ball State University where he studied art and business.

• After college, Davis worked for an advertising agency.

• Later Davis became an assistant to Tom Ryan, the creator of the comic strip “Tumbleweeds” – which is where he learned the skills for making comics.

Garfield Trivia• His first appearance was on June 19, 1978.

• His favorite food is lasagna.

• He was born in the kitchen of Mamma Leoni’s Italian Restaurant.

• He hates Mondays.

• He has a teddy bear name Pooky.

• He lives with his owner Jon and a dog named Odie.

• He was named for James A. Garfield Davis, the grandfather of creator Jim Davis.

SOURCEwww.garfield.com

OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES:www.professorgarfield.orgwww.pressroom.garfield.com

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“To Indiana’s Silent Victors” – A Brief History of Indianapolis’ Monument CircleBy CHASE BRAZEL, MUSEUM SPECIALIST IVIndiana War Memorial Museum

Exhibiting architectural eclecticism, Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis is associated more with nineteenth-century Europe than the American midwest. Located in the center of the city, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument has been an iconic structure and symbol of Indianapolis and Indiana since its construction with its rich history spanning back to the capitol’s origins.

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“The Circle” was in Alexander Ralston’s design for the state capitol in 1821. Coined “Governor’s Circle,” Ralston planned it for the Governor’s residence. A mansion was built in 1827 and although no governor ever lived there, it accommodated several state agencies. A hub of community activity, The Circle hosted one of the first public sermons, the first market house, the city’s first firehouse (until it ironically burned down), and after the Governor’s mansion was demolished it became a public park.

A monument was considered for Indiana’s war heroes since the Civil War, and in 1887 a state grant transformed Circle Park into Monument Circle. An international architectural competition was held and “Symbol of Indiana,” the design of Bruno Schmitz of Berlin, Germany was unanimously selected. Construction began in 1888, and nearly 15 years and $600,000 later the monument was officially dedicated in a day-long ceremony in 1902.

The monument consists of a large base and tapering shaft of oölitic limestone from southwestern Indiana. The shaft carries three bronze astragals: two represent the Army and the Navy while the uppermost one displays the dates of the Civil War. Three-tiered cascading fountains flow below the two monumental sculptural groups titled “War” and “Peace.” Crowning

the structure is a bronze Greco-Roman statue of Victory. Facing south and holding a torch in her left hand, Victory towers 284½ feet above street level.

Arguably the greatest monument dedicated to the common soldier, it was planned foremost to honor Hoosier veterans of the Civil War. However, the Monument commemorates all Indiana veterans of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, and the Spanish-American War through inscribed tablets on the north and south sides. An inscription above both tablets reads, “To Indiana’s Silent Victors.”

Since its inception the monument’s purpose was to honor Indiana veterans. It is no surprise that it hosted numerous activities during U.S. involvement in World War I including farewell parades, Armistice celebrations, and a huge homecoming parade on May 7, 1919. It also

hosted parades following World War II, and today parade routes still march around Monument Circle.

Monument Circle has also hosted street festivals, presidential candidates,

and other prominent figures. It has ushered in the Christmas season since 1962 as the

“World’s Largest Christmas Tree.” The Monument has been traditionally used by organizations as an iconic backdrop for group photographs. The basement was converted into a museum housing

Civil War artifacts including Indiana’s regimental battle flags. The flags

were removed for conservation, but currently the Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum combines artifacts with audio-visual displays sending the patron through the

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Hoosier soldier’s Civil War experience. Since 1902 the observation deck has offered a bird’s-eye view of the ever-changing cityscape. Renovations to the deck in 2009 will ensure that the view continues to be enjoyed.

The Circle has been the center of community activity since Indianapolis’ beginning, and it continues in that role today. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument honors our rich military history and stands as a lasting testament to the great pride that Indiana has for its veterans. Monument Circle will be a treasure for the people of Indiana to cherish for years to come.ReferencesHale, H. A. 1987. Indianapolis: The First Century. Indianapolis: Indiana Historical Society.

Hanlin, G. 2006. Historic Photos of Indianapolis. Nashville: Turner Publishing Company.

Hermansen, D. R. (form preparer). 1973. National Register of Historic Places, Inventory- Nomination Form: Nomination of the “State Soldiers and Sailors Monument,” Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana. Washington, DC: United States Department of the Interior/National Park Service.

Indiana Historical Society, Digital Image Library. n.d. images.indianahistory.org/index.php.

Indiana Limestone Institute of America. n.d. A History of the Indiana Limestone Industry. iliai.com/index.php?pageId=44

Indiana War Memorial. n.d. Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum: Soldiers and Sailors Monument. www.in.gov/iwm/2335.htm

Massey, J. C., D. R. Hermansen, W. I. Shank, J. E. Boucher, and H. R. McLaughlin. 1970. Historic American Buildings Survey: State Soldiers and Sailors Monument at Monument Circle, Indianapolis, Indiana: HABS No. IND-61. Washington, DC: Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress.

National Park Service, Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, Statue Statistics Table. n.d. www.nps.gov/archive/stli/prod02.htm#Statue%20of.

Owens, J. 2005. Replacing the stone and rebuilding the Pentagon. Mining Engineering, 57 (2): 21–26.

Rose, E. B. 1971. The Circle: The center of Indianapolis. Indianapolis: Crippin Printing Corporation.

The Indianapolis News. 1902. The Indianapolis News Souvenir: Dedication Ceremonies and History; Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, Thursday, May the fifteenth, Nineteen Hundred Two. Indianapolis: The Indianapolis News, May 15, 1902.

Renovation to Soldiers and Sailors Monument

In October 2009 the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis’ downtown Monument Circle underwent repairs to the supports for “Lady Victory” at the top of the monument and renovations to the observation deck of the over-a-century-old structure. Upgrades to the deck included climate control and expansion to fit more visitors.

The monument occupies the central most point in the state and is the largest Civil War and Spanish American War memorial in the country. It hosts 200,000 visitors annually.

The current renovations cost $450,000.SOURCES:www.in.gov/iwm

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Then & Now Facts• Bruno Schmitz was a burgeoning young

architect quickly gaining renown throughout Europe when his competition design for a symbol of Indiana was selected. Acclaimed throughout Germany, the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument draws German tourists interested in Schmitz’s early work.

• The final cost of the monument totaled $598,318.76. It is estimated that over 500 million dollars would be required to build a comparable structure today.

• The oölitic limestone used to build the monument was quarried from the southwest region of the state. It was used to build many structures during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, most notably the Empire State Building and the Pentagon.

• 7,000 gallons of water per minute flow over the large basins of the three-tiered cascading

fountains on the monuments east and west sides. The fountains add to the monument’s overall aesthetics.

• The bronze statue of Lady Victory atop the monument stands 30 feet tall and weighs over 19,000 pounds. At 284.5 feet above street level, Victory’s torch is the highest point of the monument, just 20.5 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty.

• Although not officially a symbol of the state, Indiana residents have used the monument to symbolize Indiana even before its completion. The silver setting for the battleship USS Indiana includes both an embossed Indiana state seal and a representation of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in its partially completed state. An inscription on the punchbowl reads, “Presented to the Battleship Indiana by the citizens of Indiana: 1896.” The silver setting would later be transferred to the ill-fated USS Indianapolis and is currently on display in both the Indiana War Memorial Museum and the Governor’s Mansion.

• The huge homecoming parade following World War I drew an estimated 175,000 spectators along the parade route. The Hoosier veterans passed under a massive triumphal arch to enter Monument Circle from south Meridian Street.

Indianapolis Memorials

Did you know that Indianapolis is second only to Washington, D. C. in the number of monuments and acreage dedicated to veterans? The Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District in the heart of downtown Indianapolis contains two museums, three parks, and 24 acres of monuments, statues, sculptures, and fountains to commemorate the valor and sacrifice of the United States Armed Forces and especially to honor Hoosier veterans and Indiana’s role in the nation’s conflicts. Indianapolis is also home to the national and state headquarters of the American Legion.

Below is a list of the various structures dedicated to U.S. forces and Hoosier veterans. Take time to visit these sites and pay homage to the men and women who, past and present, secure our freedom.

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UssIndianapolisMemorial

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• contains the national and Indiana headquarters of the American Legion in addition to the korea and Vietnam War Memorials and the Cenotaph Memorial

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CongressionalMedalofhonorMemorial

FirefightersMemorial

IndianalawenforcementandFirefightersMemorial

IndianaWorldWarMemorial

soldiersandsailorsMonument

UniversityPark

• contains Depew Fountain, sculpture of Benjamin Harrison, and statues of Abraham Lincoln and Schuyler Colfax

VeteransMemorialPlaza

SOURCE:www.in.gov/iwm

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International Students Give BackBy SANDRA LEMONSAssistant Director for Student ServicesIUPUI Office of Internal Affairs

One evening a week at a local homeless shelter in Indianapolis, you can find Harikrishna Rajabather serving food to families in need. Other days you might find him tutoring IPS students in mathematics or volunteering with the youth Development Program, which is a part of the National Institute for Fitness and Sports. Communities thrive on their citizens giving back in such ways. However, Rajabather is not an Indianapolis local or even a U.S. citizen; he is one of many IUPUI international students volunteering in the local community, helping Hoosiers improve their quality of life.

“ ...nothing so liberalizes a man and expands the kindly instincts that nature put in him as travel and contact with many kinds of people.”BenjamIn FranKlIn

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International students are motivated for various reasons to volunteer. Rajabather explains that volunteering is the best way to understand American culture. “It really broadened my perspective of what Americans are. It opened up the U.S. to me when I saw all different aspects of life here.” Other international students agree. Volunteering gave them the opportunity to learn about the U.S. in ways the classroom does not allow.

Since not many international students have the opportunity to visit American homes, volunteering is one way to learn more about American people and current social issues. When asked what she gained from the experience of volunteering, Namrita Bendaputi, an IUPUI graduate student, stated that it was a chance “to learn about the underprivileged side of America.” Sung-Tse Wu, a graduate student originally from Taiwan, volunteers with the National kidney Foundation. He says, “It is especially important for international students to get out of their group and meet local people. It’s the whole point of studying abroad.”

In addition to learning about U.S. culture and society, international students gain communication skills, organizational skills, leadership experience, and a true sense of connection with the local community through their volunteer work. Merwyn D’Cruz, a graduate student in the School of Public and Environmental Affairs, cited the “numerous blessings” he gained through his volunteer work such as “an exciting group of friends, acquaintances, and the like; acquiring job leads; improving my public speaking, organization and management skills among many more gains.” Fernanda Agnes, an undergraduate student from Brazil, says that her experiences with the Oaklandon youth Organization helped her learn the importance of commitment along with many other life values. However, for Agnes and many other international students, the volunteer experience was not only about her personal development. Agnes says “Even though this is not the community I grew up in, it is my community now. We have a responsibility to make it better, wherever that community is.”

Perhaps the most compelling instance of an international student giving back to the community was that of Manoj Rana from India. Rana is currently an MBA student at IUPUI, but he previously studied engineering at Purdue University. During his studies there, a tragic fire occurred in which his roommate was killed, and Rana suffered burns over 95 percent of his body. After over a year of hospitalization, 45 surgeries and two and a half years in a nursing home, Rana feels a strong need to give back. He works as a peer supporter for burn patients at Wishard Hospital and talks to them about his experiences. In addition, he volunteers at the front desk of the Wishard Outpatient Clinic as a triage person. Using his engineering skills, he helped to revamp the patient intake process, dramatically cutting waiting times and increasing efficiency. To explain this contribution he says, “Wishard has done so much for me. I am a foreign citizen and have no insurance. Wishard Hospital took care of me during the time of need, and I want to pay back in any manner I can.”

International students who volunteer all encourage their peers to do so as well. In addition to the many benefits to themselves and to the community, international students also want to leave Indianapolis residents with a positive image of their home countries and of the international student population as a whole. Rajabather stressed that international students are not just taking from the local community as many people may assume. They are also contributing and giving back, working to improve the community they live in.

Mujtaba Al-Qudaihi, an undergraduate engineering student from Saudi Arabia, has donated his time at senior care centers and Riley Children’s Hospital in addition to countless programs on the IUPUI campus. To explain the importance of volunteering, he quotes the historical figure Imam Ali: “Do not feel ashamed if the amount of charity is small, because to refuse the needy is an act of greater shame.”

Indianapolis is a fortunate community to host these generous citizens of the world. Although their primary purpose in the United States is to study, they are also fully contributing to the community in which they live.

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Incoming Classmen to IUPUIBy CHRIS J. FOLEyDirector of Undergraduate Admissions

“So, Chris, what’s the class looking like?” That’s the question that we in admissions get this time of the year. “Are we going to have enough students? Are they going to be in the right majors? Will they be more academically prepared? Are we reaching out to enough students?”

Before I answer these questions, I always have to give caveats; and this year, there are two big cautionary warnings that we needed to take into consideration. First, we were unsure how the economy is affecting the decisions our students are making about attending college. In some cases, students chose public universities because they are, in general, less expensive. In other cases, students may shy away from college because of the expense, while some – particularly those who have been displaced from the workplace – are opting to go back to college to improve their chances of getting a better job.

The other complexity in predicting the size of the incoming class is that IUPUI attracted applications from different types of students. In general, the applicant pool was better prepared and came from a larger region than years past, and though these are very good for the campus (see Table), it does mean we are introducing a number of unknowns that made predicting the class size difficult because we have not encountered many of these types of students in the past.

Still, when looking at the numbers of freshman applicants and admits it appeared that the freshman class would be similar in size to last year. Although our applications were up 9 percent over last year, and the offers of admission increased nearly 5 percent, we expected that our “yield” (the percentage of those admitted who actually enroll) would decline. This decrease is due predominantly to the higher academic preparation many of our students have (better prepared students are typically admitted to multiple universities, and, therefore, the competition for them is greater) and because they came from a more diverse number of locations (currently 42 percent of this year’s admits reside within Indianapolis compared to 48 percent two years ago).

While the percentage of our admits from Indianapolis decreased, the actual number of admits from Indianapolis remained similar. This year, we admitted 2,373 students from Indianapolis schools – almost the same number from the past two years. In addition, we identified those “academically at risk” students who could use additional support and offered them the opportunity to come to IUPUI if they would complete the Summer Preparatory Program (SPP) – a 5-week refresher program in mathematics and writing skills. IUPUI covers the costs of tuition for the program, and textbook costs

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Quotes from U.S. LeadersDOUGlAsN.DAFTchairman and chief executive officer of The Coca-Cola Company.

“ I’m a first-generation college student, the first in my family to have the good fortune and opportunity to attend university. That opportunity kindled in me a lifelong passion for learning about other cultures. For almost three decades of my career at The Coca-Cola Company, I lived and worked in Asia… It gave me a profound respect for how people are different, and also for how we are the same.”

“ Those experiences shaped my career in a powerful way – by shaping an appreciation for the cultural and intellectual diversity in our world. I’m fortunate today to have the opportunity to lead a company that is one of the most internationally diverse organizations on earth… Respecting and understanding the fundamental value of diversity is vital to who we are and the way we do business… it’s an absolute imperative for anyone who works at The Coca-Cola Company.”Speaking with the Institute for International Education in 2005 - www.iienetwork.org/page/29253/;jsessionid=gsdog43iljsgg

FRANklINROOseVelTThirty-Second President of the United States, 1933-1945

“ A nation, like a person, has a mind - a mind that must be kept informed and alert, that must know itself, that understands the hopes and needs of its neighbors - all the other nations that live within the narrowing circle of the world.”(Third Inaugural Address, Monday, January 20, 1941)

ANDReWyOUNGChairman, GoodWorks International, an Atlanta-based consulting firm that advises corporations and governments about international commerce, former US Ambassador to the United Nations, former 2 time Mayor of the City of Atlanta, Georgia.

“ We are interdependent and dependent on one another. We have got to find a way to make this whole planet work.” But Young also said we live in a wonderful world. “It is a wonderful world. We have the resources to solve almost any problem. In America, if we can conceive it and believe it, we can achieve it. “Yet, we are never totally self-sufficient. This world was not our creation. We are just a part of it. We have to approach things humbly, and we have to always be open for new things. “My grandmother used to say all the time, ‘The world will make a way out of no way.’” (as quoted by William White of the Opelika Auburn News, January 27, 2006, andrew_young.pdf copy)

Fareed zaKarIaEditor, Newsweek

“ The most important thing that schools can do is to make people aware that understanding the world is very much part of the requirement of being an educated person. There should be some shame attached to not being more aware of the world, not having some mastery of foreign language.”GAsTONCAPeRTONPresident, College Board

“ Americans have been the world’s most successful students and entrepreneurs for the past century. We have to envision a new set of global skills that include understanding world languages and cultures to retain our edge in an increasingly interconnected economy.”

are kept to a minimum to remove as many financial barriers to participation as possible. For the previous two years, the participants in the SPP have had higher GPAs and retention rates than their peer groups. In summer 2009, around 200 students participated in the SPP.

There are certainly more types of students coming to IUPUI than simply new freshmen, and they undoubtedly have impacted our total head count of new admits this fall to the IUPUI campus. Our office also admits students transferring from another university as well as those transferring from another IU campus, and we facilitate the re-admission of students who have not enrolled for the past two semesters.

Table1.FreshmenAdmissionsProfile

2008 2009

Total Admitted 5321 5594

Average SAT (MA+CR) 1011 1021

Average GPA 3.27 3.35

Average Rank 70 72

% Underrepresented Ethnicity 16.5% 16.4%

% with Academic Honors Diploma 55.8% 64.8%

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Studying Abroad:

“ …The time flies by so homesick prone people shouldn’t worry; it’s worth the chance.” studied in Brisbane, Australia

“ …Even a bad experience is a learning experience…” studied in Brisbane, Australia

“ Do not perceive and judge things based on American standards, but instead take things the way they are.” studied in Taiwan, China

“ You might not see it, but I’m totally changed. I can’t look at people the same. I think in another language.” studied in St. Petersburg, Russia

“ This experience made me realize how big the world is, yet how small at the same time. Cultures may be very different, but we still share many similarities as humans. I learned to become much more accepting of all people and opened my mind to many new ideas.” studied in New Zealand

“ I feel more alive! ” studied in Tokyo, Japan

“ The single, best, coolest experience of my life. Everyone should study abroad…! This semester has totally broadened my perspective and caused me to look at issues on a global scale…” studied in Brisbane, Australia

“ …I met some great people from all over the world and have friends in twenty or more countries!”studied in New Zealand

“ I discovered not only a new country outside of myself, but also one inside myself!”studied in Tokyo, Japan

SOURCE:www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/overseas/quotes/gsaq.pdf

Studying Abroad Tips

• Avoid becoming a target. Do not dress so as to mark yourself as a tourist. Try not to wear anything that might draw the wrong kind of attention to yourself.

• Travel light. You can move more quickly, will be more likely to have a free hand, and less likely to set your luggage down.

• Bring travelers’ checks and one or two major credit cards instead of cash.

• Pack an extra set of passport photos along with a photocopy of your passport.

• Carry the minimum number of valuables. Remember that passport, cash, and credit cards are most secure when locked in a hotel safe. When you have to carry them on your person put them in various places rather than all in one location.

• Avoid outside pockets and bags that are easy targets for thieves. The safest places to carry valuables are in a pouch or money belt worn under your clothing.

• If you wear glasses, pack an extra pair. Bring them and any medicines you need in your carry-on luggage.

• Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Bring copies of your prescriptions and the generic names for the drugs.

• Consider getting a telephone calling card. It is a convenient way of keeping in touch.

SOURCE:www.travel.state.gov

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TheOfficeofInternationalAffairs servesasIUPUI’shubofinternationalactivities.

These activities include admitting international students, campus-wide international partnerships, recruiting, advising, and providing visa services for international students and scholars.

The Office of International Affairs also handles IUPUI study abroad activities, internationalizing the curriculum, managing International House, and facilitating international teaching and learning via the Global Crossroads videoconferencing facility.

Studying abroad or at another domestic university is a great opportunity to take advantage of. The Office of International Affairs handles the exchange programs with:

• Canada: College of North Atlantic

• China: Sanjiang University

• France: Université de la Méditerranée

• Germany: University of Applied Sciences Heilbronn

• Iran: University of Tehran

• Korea: Pukyong National University

• Poland: University of Information Technology & Management in Rzeszów

• Turkey: Yeditepe University

• Turkey: Kadir Has University

• Turkey: Sabanci University

• Thailand: Mahasarakham Universit

dual degree

studentswhoareinterestedmustkeepinmindthattheprioritydeadlineisMarch1 for both study abroad applications and domestic applications. Financial aid is also available based on an expanded budget which includes the airfare and the costs of living overseas.

Go and do – live and study in another culture if you have the opportunity. It’s an experience that will mark your academics and your life with new found appreciation, respect, and understanding.

Fun Facts1. The most populated city in the world is Shanghai, China.

2. In Caracas, the capital city of Venezuela, it is customary for the streets to be blocked off on Christmas Eve so that the people can roller skate to church.

3. The Vatican City, as well as being the smallest city in the world, is also one of the

only countries within another country (inside Italy.) The other is San Marino, also inside Italy.

4. A building in Belgium was taxed if there was a street light on it... unless a statue of the Virgin Mary were placed above it. Hence, there are no buildings in the city without a statue of the Virgin Mary.

5. The first city in modern history to reach one million people was London in 1811.

6. We usually think of Montreal, Canada as a cold weather city, and Paris, France as a much warmer city than Montreal, but the fact is that Montreal is south of Paris.

SOURCE: www.comedy-zone.net/triviazone/world/page5.htm

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Exciting Political Times for IUPUI Students By BRADy HARMANIUPUI President of Undergraduate Student Government

As a campus located in the center of downtown Indianapolis, IUPUI has always been active within the community and its politics. Last year’s presidential election was an exciting time for IUPUI students. Many were passionate supporters in the primaries, especially

when Indiana became crucial in the outcome of the Democratic primary. Chelsea Clinton and celebrity Sean Astin made an appearance to support Senator Clinton’s bid for Democratic nomination for president which only heightened the excitement at

that time. The Campus Center was later overwhelmed with tables supporting Barack Obama and John McCain. Leading the voting campaigns were student organizations such as the College Republicans and Student Democrats at IUPUI. Not only were there efforts by each political party, but groups utilized Democracy Plaza to ensure that students were informed about both presidential candidates and their platforms, informed students of voter registration, and were advocates for student voices being heard.

While the excitement has died down since the election of President Obama, many students have maintained a higher level of interest in politics: Democracy Matters, “a nonprofit, non-partisan grassroots student political

organization that is dedicated to deepening democracy by promoting clean elections as a replacement to campaign corruption and campaign finance reform,” has recently been active in informing students about the myths and facts about political funding, and College Republicans has experienced a surge in membership.

This higher level of interest in politics has carried over into other areas as well. Students also have been active in advocating for higher education. Approximately 15 students from IUPUI attended the Hoosiers for Higher Education, “Indiana Innovation Alliance Day,” at the State House in February 2009 where they joined student leaders from around the state to lobby for higher

education. Interest in the Undergraduate Student Government has also experienced enormous growth. Approximately 1,000 students took part in the USG Executive Cabinet elections, and while this represents only about 5 percent of the total undergraduate student body, this number is double that of last year’s elections!

It is an exciting time to be involved with student government. This past year saw the first annual IUPUI Homecoming, and in 2010 IUPUI will have its first fall break, all because of student-led initiatives through USG.

For more information on USG, visit www.usg.iupui.edu.

SOURCE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy-Matters

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• Watch viral videos about current political issues on www.moblogic.tv and www.youtube.com.

• Get information about the Young Republicans and young Democrats on the IUPUI campus.

• Go to politic rallies, speeches, or public conferences.

• Research your county’s Congressman or Senator.

Political Trivia 1.TheBillofRightsconsistsofhowmanyamendments?

a. 1 b. 27 c. 10 d. 15

2.Whichamendmentdealswiththerighttobeararms?

a. 1st b. 2nd c. 6th d. 3rd

3.Whichamendmentoutlawscruelandunusualpunishment?

a. 8th b. 2nd c. 5th d. 7th

4.WhichofthefollowingisNOTapartofthefirstamendment?

a. Trial by jury b. Right to assembly c. Freedom of religion d. Right to petition

5.“TheenumerationintheConstitution,ofcertainrights,shallnotbeconstruedtodenyordisparageothersretainedbythepeople”iswhichamendment?

a. 6th b. 10th c. 9th d. 1st

6.WhichofthefollowingisNOTintheBillofRights?

a. No excessive bail b. No unreasonable search and seizure c. Right to counsel d. Income Tax

7.WhichamendmentsaysthattherightsnotlistedintheBillofRightsarereservedtothestatesortothepeople?

a. 9th b. 10th c. 8th d. 7th

8.OnwhatdatedidtheBillofRightsbecomelaw?

a. December 15, 1791 b. October 5, 1795 c. July 4, 1776 d. March 4, 1799

9.Amendment7listsamonetaryfigureaboutwhichtherighttotrialbyjuryshallbepreserved.Whatisthatamount?

a. 20 dollars b. 100 dollars c. 1 penny d. 5 dollars

10.Whichamendmentsaysthatnosoldiershallbequarteredinahousewithoutpermissionoftheresidents?

a. 6th b. 7th c. 4th d. 3rd

Source: www.funtrivia.com

POlITICAlWeBResOURCes • www.IN.gov• www.moblogic.tv• www.youtube.com• www.barackobama.com

Answers: 1. C; 2. B; 3. A; 4. A; 5. C; 6. D; 7. B; 8. A; 9. A; 10. D

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Technological and Social NetworkingBy ANNE MASSEyDean’s Research ProfessorIU kelley School of Business

Did you grow up with TV as your prime information and entertainment channel? If so, you were probably born between 1946 and 1964, a Baby Boomer, and affectionately considered a member of the “TV Generation.” I’m one and it sets me significantly apart from today’s students, the “y Generation.”

For the y Generation, born between the early 1980s to early 1990s, the Internet is their TV. The big difference, though, is that the Internet isn’t just a one-way channel. I don’t know about you, but while I often talk to my TV, it hasn’t (yet) talked back.

“ The question is no longer IF the Internet can transform learning in powerful ways.” TheWeB-BAseDeDUCATIONCOMMIssION

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At first – we’ll call this Web 1.0 – the Internet was mostly about finding and accessing information on Web sites. While certainly more interactive than TV, this activity was still largely centered on absorbing content. Remember Netscape and the mid-1990s?

Then, around the year 2000 or so, something new and different began to emerge on the Internet – Web 2.0. This generation of the Internet moved us beyond finding and accessing content to sharing, participating, and collaborating with others. “Others” doesn’t just mean immediate friends, family, or colleagues; it means anyone just about anywhere. Social networking sites, video and photo sharing sites, wikis, blogs – they all changed the Internet landscape. Facebook, youTube, Flickr, Wikipedia, and Twitter are just a few Web 2.0 applications that have become part of our vernacular.

The Pew Internet & American Life Project reports, as an example, that over 75 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds use social networks (vs. 35 percent of the TV Generation). If Lucy were on TV today, she would be “tweeting” Ricky and sharing pictures of outings with Fred and Ethel on her Facebook page.

This is the world Generation y has grown up in. They aren’t satisfied with simply absorbing someone else’s content. Google is their friendly filter. They create and control content. They use Wikipedia to contribute and tap the collective knowledge of others. They are connected, they communicate, and they create communities. Through Twitter and Facebook they know what “their communities” are doing 24/7. And, Generation y never moves without a mobile device that puts the Internet in the palm of their hand. They listen to podcasts or watch youTube whenever, wherever they want. Coupled with near anytime, anywhere Internet access, all this has shaped Generation y’s expectations and preferences towards learning.

This is just a sampling of the kinds of communicating Generation y does. Interruptive education’s day – where students come to class and (we hope) they “absorb” lectures – is past. Like TV advertisers trying to get us to watch commercials, getting the attention of Generation y is today’s education challenge. What’s really different is that Web 2.0 has knocked down the wall between “in class/in school” and “at home.” Educators, many of the TV Generation, are responding and take advantaging of the possibilities offered by Web 2.0 to engage Generation y.

But, we’re not done yet. Have you heard of Web 3.0 or the 3D Web? Maybe you’ve heard of online games like “World of Warcraft” or the virtual world “Second Life.” If you haven’t, these 3D virtual spaces extend the 2D Internet by allowing levels of interactivity and immersion not previously possible. Web 3.0 offers simulated environments for us to inhabit and interact with others using visual (digital) personas called avatars.

k-12 and higher education are rapidly integrating virtual worlds into everyday practice, providing access to remote students and providing experiences not possible in the traditional classroom. A field trip used to mean taking a bus ride to a local museum or site – experiences constrained by access, location, and often resources. But, what if I want to visit the Pyramids in Egypt or learn about a tsunami? In a virtual world, your avatar can. Not only that, you can interact with virtual objects such as artifacts set deep in the tomb of the Pharaohs (better than watching a video) and share real-time experiences with other avatars.

For Generation y, Web 2.0 is black and white TV and Web 3.0 is TV in living color!

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People with Disabilities: Second LifeBy BOB VERNON, ACSW, PHD.Professor, Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis

People the world over create thousands of places to visit and explore in the virtual world of “Second Life” (secondlife.com). These worlds range from fantasy “sims” (simulations) to re-creations of real environments such as clinics and service agencies. Participants easily fly or teleport between them and just as easily form friends and join groups “inworld.” This bit of technology has not been lost on people with disabilities and those who support them.

Imagine for a moment that you are bedridden and paralyzed. Through “Second Life” you can dance, run, swim, visit parks and museums, make steadfast friends, and enjoy a social life that would otherwise be impossible. If you visit “Health Information Island” you’ll find the “Path of Support,” a guide to over seventy different groups that offer help for people with ability challenges including physical ability, mental health,

addiction, family, abuse, bereavement, and health concerns. Some groups build their own complete environments in “Second Life” such as the “Autistic Liberation Front” and “Cystic Fibrosis University.” A vast “Nonprofit Commons” hosts many support agencies.

I’ve been teaching social marketing and community leveraging “inworld” to advanced Masters of Social Work students for two years and have learned the following: “Second Life” is extremely engaging. Students interact with real people from many walks of life. Many of the agencies the students collaborate with have similar problems to start-ups in the real world such as forming strategies, generating revenue, keeping volunteers, and similar nonprofit worries. “Second Life” offers a very dynamic platform for these students to practice the skills they are learning and, in the process, helps leverage more services for people with disabilities.

The advantages? “Second Life” is free and available 24/7. you can spend “Linden Dollars” if you like – “Second Life” has an economy – but this isn’t necessary. Distance education becomes much more appealing and interesting than straight text-based online learning.

The problems? “Second Life” has a fairly steep learning curve, especially if you are new to online games and simulations. In addition, it requires a high speed connection and a reasonably good computer. And just as in the real world, not everyone is “disability friendly.”

Created by people with real ability problems, the “Virtual Ability” orientation path can even be navigated by people who are blind! Additionally, volunteers are available who can help people with serious motor-coordination problems adapt to “Second Life.”

Want to explore and learn more? The best place to begin is to enter “Second Life” through “Virtual Ability” (virtualability.org). You’ll get your “avatar” and find yourself “inworld” in a tutorial that helps you develop the skills you’ll need.

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Did You Know?By STORMy THRASHERStaff, IUPUI University College

Most people think distance education started when the Internet propelled us into the digital age, but it actually began in the mid-nineteenth century with the first official recognition taking place in 1883.

For a decade before there was a volunteer effort out of Boston with a mission to educate women of all classes. Over the course of 24 years, over 10,000 students were educated in this program.

The University of Wisconsin later became a pioneer in distance learning, earning it respect and acceptance while boasting 12,000 students participating annually in 1958.

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IUPUI Takes a Ride with Sarah FisherBy LINDSEy O’CONNORIntern, Sarah Fisher Racing

“ The girls are in a position now that when they do well they are going to receive the attention. I think that everything that has been asked is all fair and good. I’m just extremely happy to have the opportunity to work with Richard Childress. He’s first class.”

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It’s a hot Indiana day in May and the smell of warm tire rubber and exhaust ignites the air. A serious-looking man in headphones squints in the afternoon sun as he sits on a warm, concrete wall while his legs dangle over a smooth, black surface. Cracks in the blacktop below are filled in with a thick, dark substance that clings to passing shoes in the melting heat. The man hears a signal through his headphones and his pant legs begin to tremble as the sound of an engine gaining speed glides by him in a flash of yellow.

That flash is professional IndyCar driver, Sarah Fisher, in her yellow No. 67 Dollar General, Honda-powered Dallara. She is not your typical racecar driver, however. Fisher launched the first ever female-owned IndyCar Series team and is a three-time winner of the “Most Popular Driver” award. As a hometown celebrity with a whole nation of racing fans behind her, it is easy to see why people want to support Fisher.

For Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) it was a perfect fit from the start. As the first university in the nation to have a four-year motorsports engineering program, throwing its support behind Fisher made perfect sense. IUPUI announced the partnership in May 2008, and the relationship has grown ever since. Several IUPUI students have had the benefit of interning with Fisher’s team, Sarah Fisher Racing (SFR), both from the motorsports program and from the School of Journalism. In addition, Fisher has made several trips to the campus to speak with students and recently showed them how her race car is tested and analyzed at a leading motorsports testing facility, Auto Research Center (ARC).

IUPUI is one of many sponsors that came to Fisher’s aid when her primary funding was lost at the beginning of her new career as a team owner last season. When Fisher and her team didn’t know where to turn, IUPUI and Dollar General stepped in to lend their support.

“People really rallied behind us,” said Fisher. “I think SFR is like any other small business trying to make it, and people can really relate to us. It is really humbling to have a place like IUPUI on our side. Being a former student there myself, I know the strong belief system they have in place, and it coincides seamlessly with the brand of SFR.”

IUPUI believed in SFR so much, in fact, that they returned for a second season with Fisher in 2009. Funding from returning sponsors has helped SFR to boast 100 percent growth in just its sophomore season as a team.

“The continuation of partnerships like IUPUI is what is enabling us to build a business in a tough economy,” said Fisher. “We are continuing to do everything we can to add value to new and returning sponsors, and those great relationships are allowing us to grow as a team.”

Just when it looked like her small team’s first season would be its last, her community stepped in to help get her goal of being the youngest team owner in the paddock back on track. And while this driver has the ability to bring people together to invest in a business, she will also be ever grateful to a community willing to invest in a woman, her car, and a dream.

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Giving Back – It’s a Simple Task but It Can Carry a Lifetime of MeaningBy ED HOLDAWAySports Information Director, IUPUI Athletics

The IUPUI Athletics Department prides itself on impressing upon our student-athletes the importance of “making a difference.” We have over 200 student-athletes competing in 14 sports and each represents the university both on and off the playing fields. Being an NCAA Division I athlete is a privilege that comes with an equally important responsibility – giving back.

Sometimes, the smallest gestures of giving back can take on the greatest meaning. Simply put, giving back can be the common courtesy of helping a stranger with an everyday task or holding a door open. On a larger scale, our student-athletes will frequently give back by visiting a local hospital or elementary school to talk and read to kids. Giving back can mean teaming to build a house, clean a highway, or participating in a charitable fundraising event. Giving back can be writing a check to someone less fortunate or someone that’s helped you along the way.

Two years ago, IUPUI head basketball coach Ron Hunter made a small decision that made a worldwide splash and inevitably changed the lives of many. The Jaguars’ leader coached a game in his bare feet to help raise awareness for “Samaritan’s Feet,” an Indianapolis-based nonprofit organization providing shoes to those in need worldwide. The organization had set a goal of raising 10 million pairs of shoes in 10 years.

The response was overwhelming as over 40 thousand pairs of shoes were donated in one evening. The total rapidly swelled to 200 thousand in a matter of weeks and grew to nearly a million this past year. Ever since, groups and individuals have sought out Hunter with new and gently used shoes for the cause. Later that summer, Hunter and members of the basketball program traveled to Peru, South America to deliver the shoes to those in need.

The best part? It forever altered the lives of those receiving their first pair of shoes and the lives of coaches and student-athletes that were distributing shoes during the trip.

“It’s something I’ll always remember,” men’s basketball student-athlete John Ashworth said. “The hardest part was not being able to help everyone. I’m really thankful that we had that opportunity though.”

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Hidden Gems of IndianapolisBy SUSAN L. ALVAREZ, MSLecturer, Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event ManagementIUPUI School of Physical Education and Tourism Management

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Most people, when thinking about the attractions that Indianapolis has to offer, think of places like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, The Indianapolis Children’s Museum, The Indianapolis Zoo, and White River State Park. They all are, in part, what makes Indianapolis such an attractive city to host conventions, meetings, and special events. That being said, there are some other lesser known, but equally as fascinating, attractions that truly make Indianapolis unique.

The Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument is at the cornerstone of downtown Indianapolis. Its impressive size, only about 21 feet shorter than the Statue of Liberty, makes it hard to miss. While surrounded by many other buildings, it is still a focal point for downtown Indianapolis. On a typical day both visitors and locals are often seen walking around the monument admiring the sculptures of “War” and “The Dying Soldier” (east side) and “Peace” and “The Return Home” (west side) and the four statues at the corners of the monument which represent the infantry, cavalry, artillery, and Navy. However, many do not realize that the outside sculptures and statues are not all there is to offer. The surprise is that there is a museum housed inside the monument itself.

The 9,000 square foot Colonel Eli Lilly War Museum is an exploration of the effects of the American Civil War on the citizens of Indiana. It hosts photographs, documents, and artifacts dating from 1860 to 1902 which give insight into the life of Hoosiers during that time period. There is also a re-enactment video which engages visitors in real war situations.

Those who are interested in medicine will certainly want to visit the Indiana Medical History Museum (IMHM) located in the Old Pathology Building on the grounds of the former Central State Hospital on the near west side of Indianapolis. The museum represents the beginning of scientific psychiatry and modern medicine while the building itself is the oldest surviving pathology facility in the nation and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum maintains a collection of scientific artifacts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries in a completely authentic setting. Constructed in 1895 and inaugurated in 1896, the nineteen-room Pathological

Department Building, as it was then called, is equipped with three clinical laboratories, a photography lab, teaching amphitheatre, autopsy room, and library (www.imhm.org).

Interested in presidential history? The President Benjamin Harrison Home located in the old north side is a great find. This house was the residence of the twenty-third president of the United States both prior and after his terms in the U.S. Senate and presidency. Construction on the home began in 1874. The sixteen room Italianate-style house includes a carriage house.

Every year the museum has a major exhibit in its third floor ballroom as well as several smaller themed displays throughout the year. The 2009 exhibit is titled “William Henry Harrison: Tippecanoe and History, Too.” This exhibit explores the life of William Henry Harrison who was the grandfather of Benjamin Harrison. William Henry Harrison was the first governor of the Indiana Territory, the commanding general of the War of 1812, and the ninth president of the United States.

The home is beautifully furnished with many of Harrison’s paintings, furniture, and other artifacts including political memorabilia. Ten of the sixteen rooms, plus the carriage house, are available for viewing. On permanent exhibition is a collection of photographs of President Harrison and the family. A must for the gardeners, especially in the summertime, is a tour of the multiple gardens.

Let us not forget the ladies. The President Benjamin Harrison Home houses an exhibit called “Bustles to Ballots” which features displays of the first ladies from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. There is, also, a collection of women’s suffrage artifacts.

Indianapolis has many more of these relatively little known places to visit. A few of the favorites are the Indianapolis Firefighters Museum, the USS Indianapolis National Memorial, the Canal, the Indiana World War Memorial, the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home, and the National Art Museum of Sport.

While all the major attractions are still the cornerstone of any visit to Indianapolis, these “hidden gems” are also real finds and a pleasant surprise.

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In the midst of this recession, there is no need to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on travel…everything that you need is right here in Indianapolis! Take some time to visit one (or all) of the city’s six cultural districts. Become acquainted with Broad Ripple Village, Indiana Avenue, The Canal & White River State Park, the Wholesale District, Mass Ave, and Fountain Square. Each district has its own unique identity and with it a variety of restaurants, shops, and museums, there is sure to be something that will capture your interest.

Some Cultural District Events

FIRsTFRIDAyOFeAChMONThIDADA First FridaysLocation varieswww.idada.org or 317.634.3114

lAsTFRIDAyOFeAChMONThJazz on the AvenueMadame Walker Theatre Centerwww.walkertheatre.com or 317.236.2099

NOV.8AND22 DeCeMBeR13AND27Indy Swing Dance ClubMadame Walker Theatre CenterLessons from 2:00-3:00p.m.Open social dancing 3:00-6:00p.m.Contact: Carpio Robles,[email protected]

Travel Trivia• American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by

eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.

• Commercial airlines usually fly about 500 miles per hour on average.

• The abbreviation ORD for Chicago’s O’Hare airport comes from its original name “Orchard Place Airport/Douglas Field,” more commonly referred to then as Orchard Field.

• KLM is the worlds’ oldest airline, established in 1919.

• According to the Air Transportation Association of America, about 1.8 million passengers are up in the sky over the U.S. on 24,600 flights on an average day.

• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, now the world’s busiest, handled 80.2 million passengers in 2000.

• Istanbul in Turkey has spread to both sides of the Bosporus Straight and thus spans two continents.

• Japanese tourists spend the most money per capita in foreign lands.

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OCT.27,NOV.24,ANDDeC.29Laughin’ on the AvenueMadame Walker Theatre Centerwww.laughinontheavenue.com or 317.236.2099

NOV.10–JAN.15,2010Hansel and Gretel ExhibitionIndianapolis Museum of Contemporary [email protected]

DeC.10TODeC.12Indiana Ballet Company: “The Nutcracker”Madame Walker Theatre Center317.501.9673 tickets317.228.1917Indianaballetcompany.com

DeC.1World Aids DayIndianapolis Urban League317.693.7603www.indplsul.org

IMAXMOVIesIMAX Theater www.imaxindy.com or 317.233.4629

NOWTODeC.31Footprints: Balancing Nature’s DiversityIndiana State Museumwww.indianamuseum.org or 317.232.1637

NOWTODeC.26Community Drumming CircleEiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art317.636.9378

NOV.7Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and Half Marathonmonumentalmarathon.com or317.733.3300

DeC.4,5“The king of Little Things” featuring Bill LeppIndiana History Centerwww.storytellingarts.org or 317.576.9848

NOWTODeC.252nd and 4th Fridays of every monthFriday Night Swing DanceFountain Square Theatre Building317.686.6010 ext. 2www.fountainsquareindy.com

eVeRyFIRsTFRIDAyOFeAChMONThIDADA First FridayVarious Gallerieswww.idada.org/

eVeRyWeDNesDAyDeano’s Vino Wine Tastingwww.deanosvino.com or 317.423.3154

NOWTODeC.25Last Friday of every monthFringeFridayIndyFringe HQ Buildingwww.indyfringe.org

NOWTONOV.15“Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont” (as told by himself)The Phoenix Theatrewww.phoenixtheatre.org or 317.635.PLAy

DeC.04TOJAN.02“Jewtopia”Theatre on the Squarewww.tots.org or 317.685.TOTS

NOWTONOV.21“The Giver” (based on the children’s book)Indiana Repertory Theatrewww.irtlive.com or 317.635.5252

NOV.12-15Music for All Grand NationalsLucas Oil Stadiumwww.bands.org or 317.636.2263

NOV.20-21Florence HendersonThe Hilbert Circle Theatrewww.indianapolissymphony.org or 317.639.4300

NOV.28Circle of Lights Monument Circlewww.qc-indy.com or 317.237.2222

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TRAVELDreaming the ImaginableBy kAyCI VOEGERLIUPUI Student

Have you ever dreamed of teaching children in China, helping families in kenya, or learning about the history of civilization with ancient architecture at your fingertips? If you have, IUPUI has over 40 programs on six continents that can fulfill your dreams! I have had the wonderful opportunity of being included in one of these programs, and it was an experience that I could have never imagined.

I traveled to Italy with the Herron School of Art and Design study abroad program to study the history of Italian art. I was able to savor the delicious taste of Italian lasagna right in front of the Fontaine de Trevi, gaze in wonder at the Sistine Chapel, and lean on the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I also learned a tremendous amount about the culture and the European way of life, and I took many ideas and lessons back home with me.

One of the best parts of my trip was being able to learn about the lives of the people who were traveling alongside of me. Such a trip provides the opportunity to form bonds with fellow travelers, people to share your experiences with fully for the rest of your life. My trip would not have been the same without them.

IUPUI study abroad programs can last anywhere from one week to a whole year. Certain study abroad programs are geared more toward specific majors and interests. The Study Abroad Office staff are always willing to lend their thoughts on the programs

and what might be best for you. There are also many resources

at the Study Abroad Office and on its Web site. These resources include application information, program details, scholarship and financial aid, student testimonials, and travel insurance among others.

Scholarships are numerous at IUPUI for study abroad opportunities and may be general scholarships or specific ones given to students within a certain school. In addition, there are links to non-IU scholarships on the Study Abroad Office Web site.

Students should never just dream of faraway places. They should visit the Study Abroad Office to make that dream a reality.

For more information contact: IUPUI Study Abroad Office, 902 W. New York Street – ES 2126, phone 317-274-2081. Offices hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To learn more about study abroad opportunities and financial information explore the following link: abroad.iupui.edu/.

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