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Killing the Sexually Transmitted Microbes: German Scientists’ Research into the Sexual Cause of Neonatal Conjunctivitis

The IUPUI School of Liberal Arts Dept. of Medical Humanities and Health Studies has announced that Teresa Hoard-Jackson, a doctoral student at IU, Bloomington, will present a history lecture, ‘Killing the Sexually Transmitted Microbes: German Scientists’ Research into the Sexual Cause of Neonatal Conjunctivitis’, co-sponsored by the John Shaw Billings History of Medicine Society, Ruth […]

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New Africana Studies Center and Scholarship Affirm IUPUI’s Commitment to Community and History

Originally appeared in News at IUPUI As part of its long-standing efforts to create a diverse and inclusive campus and combat systemic racism, IUPUI is announcing two new initiatives designed to support and strengthen the Black community in Indianapolis. The university is establishing the Center for Africana Studies and Culture through the School of Liberal Arts […]

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Tamela Eitle Named Dean of the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI

Tamela Eitle has been named dean of the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI effective Jan. 1, subject to approval by the IU Board of Trustees. Eitle most recently served as vice provost for curriculum, accreditation and assessment at Montana State University, providing strategic contributions to the leadership of academic, faculty and student affairs while […]

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Kathryn H. Ross: Pivoting in the State of the World and Seeing Goodness out of that

Ross will delivered the 2020 Ray Bradbury Visiting Writer Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 29. This essay has simultaneously been published in NUVO. Ray Bradbury, for Kathryn H. Ross, is no ordinary science fiction writer. Of his short stories involving African Americans, she says “He writes, not about us but for us; he sees us as […]

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Madame C.J. Walker’s Gospel of Giving

On Monday, October 27 at 7 pm EST, Rutgers University’s distinguished historian and Africana Studies scholar Tiffany M. Gill, Ph.D. and Tyrone Freeman will be in conversation on Black women’s generosity and common themes between Africana Studies, Black Women’s History, and Philanthropic Studies. Register here: http://bit.ly/FreemanEvent Assistant Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Lilly School of Philanthropy, Tyrone […]

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IU Delivers $9.9 Billion Impact on State, High Return on Investment for Students and Taxpayers

From News at IU Indiana University added $9.9 billion in income to Indiana’s economy in FY 2018-19 through its investments in the educational success of its students, research and innovation, and engagement in the economic development, health and well-being of Hoosier communities across the state. Expressed in terms of employment, IU’s impact supported 151,015 jobs, […]

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Public Scholarship in an Age of Social Distancing (Panel Discussion)

IUPUI Arts & Humanities Institute HASS Research Working Group.

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Having Difficult Conversations in the Classroom: Helpful Hints

Compiled and edited by Sue Hyatt, Professor of Anthropology in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI  Set the tone early in terms of etiquette. Constantly remind people of the spirit of inquiry in which we come together to talk about these issues. Acknowledge from the beginning that these conversations can be challenging. Emphasize the importance […]

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Jumping At the Sun: Envisioning Community and the Freedom Dreams of Black Youth

This post continues our series of guest posts from IAHI Summer Academy Fellows in which they describe their current research projects. Today, professors from the School of Education and School of Liberal Arts (Dr. Cleveland Hayes, Dr. Lasana Kazembe, Dr. Les Etienne, Dr. Kara Taylor, and Dr. Joseph Tucker-Edmonds) and Ms. Keesha Dixon (Executive Director, […]

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A Virtual Reception with Elizabeth M. Claffey, Rania Matar, David Plunkert and Herron’s 2020 M.F.A. graduates

Originally published in the events section of the Herron School of Art & Design webpage. Join Joseph Mella, Director and Curator of the Herron Galleries, for a virtual reception as we celebrate our newest exhibitions with artists Elizabeth M. Claffey, Rania Matar, David Plunkert and recent M.F.A. graduates. Herron’s 2020 M.F.A. graduates are Kennedy Conner, […]