SACNAS (devoted to advancing Hispanics, Chicanos, and Native Americans in science) national research conference for STEM fields Oct. 11-14 in Seattle
Indiana Latino Higher Education Council (ILHEC) Summit May 18; call for proposals deadline Mar. 30
FYE conference Mar. 26 at IMU to present strategies for increasing success of first-year IU students
Call for nominations or applications for the P.J. and Hilda W. Hill Award deadline Mar. 9
14th Annual Women in Science Research Conference at IU Mar. 2
African American Dance Company 14th Annual Dance Workshop Feb. 24 and 25
In celebration of Black History Month, IU to host high school students on the Bloomington campus for a day of activities Feb. 24
Latino Studies Program 2012-13 Dissertation Year Fellowship application deadline Feb. 24
The Indiana Space Grant Consortium (INSGC) offering funding for students majoring in STEM disciplines; deadline Feb. 24
Women in Science Program (WISP) resume workshop Feb. 23
This Is Not the Career I Ordered: a discussion with Caroline Dowd-Higgins Feb. 23
Test your knowledge regarding African American history, geography, science, philosophy, and politics at the IU student Black Knowledge Bowl Feb. 22
Memorial service for Opera Star and Professor Emeritus Camilla Williams, Feb. 18
13th Annual Indiana Latino Leadership Conference Feb. 25; registration deadline Feb. 17
WISP "Showcase Your Research" poster workshops Feb. 15 and 21
Recent PhDs from the humanities or social sciences invited to apply for an Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship; deadline Feb. 15
Global Village Living-Learning Center seeks proposals for courses to be taught through Global Village in Spring 2013; proposal deadline Feb. 15, 2012
Enjoy food, music, and cultural presentations at "Bolivian Carnivale!" Feb. 15
Music professor Andre Watts receives 2011 National Medal of Arts
Dominos tournament at La Casa/Latino Cultural Center Feb. 13
14th Annual Women in Science Research Conference at IU Mar. 2; registration deadline Feb. 10
Area high school students attend IU's 10th annual African American Read-In
KODI Kandid diversity programming series to host panel Feb. 8 to discuss experiences being multi-racial and multi-ethnic
Nominations sought for annual Outstanding Black Male Leaders of Tomorrow Award, deadline Feb. 7
Director of University of Montana Native American Research Lab to present "From Extremophile Virus-Host Interactions to Biofuels Enhancement: The Story of an Archaeon, its Viruses, and its Proteins" Feb. 6
Living Traditions: Native American art exhibition through Feb. 5
Bloomington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to host fundraising pancake breakfast Feb. 4 to commemorate Black History Month
Evidence, A Dance Company, to perform at IU Auditorium Feb. 4, host workshops on campus
Learn the history of and how to play Loteria–the fun and competitive Mexican bingo–Feb. 2
India's ambassador to the U.S. to speak at Indiana University Feb. 2
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Indian Ambassador Rao to present "Indo-U.S. Relations: Where We Stand, Where Are We Headed?" Feb. 2
Presentation "Black in Latin America: Haiti & the Dominican Republic" Feb. 1
IU Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Graduate Student Conference (Apr. 13-14) call for papers; deadline Feb. 1
Fulbright Program offers new public-policy fellowship; applications due Feb. 1
Define Black: IU Chapter of the NAACP to host a panel and audience discussion Jan. 31 about American society's definitions of being Black
Camilla Williams–opera star, retired IU professor–died Jan. 29
IU Office of First-Year Experience (FYE) announces highlighted programs for first-year IU students, faculty, and staff
ArtsWeek 2012 call for creative projects; proposals due Jan. 27
David Baker receives President's Medal at 80th birthday celebration
Paid summer research positions:
IU Distinguished Professor of Jazz Studies David N. Baker to be honored in 80th birthday celebration Jan. 21
Free diabetes and blood screenings Jan. 21 at Barbershop Health Fair
Year of the Dragon: Lunar new year celebration Jan. 21
AGEP "Not a Retreat But a Forward … to Funding" interactive grant writing workshop for graduate students and postdocs Jan. 20 at IUPUI
Connect with the Latino community; volunteer call-out Jan. 18
City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males announces 2012 meeting schedule; first meeting Jan. 18
King Day message: 'Everyone is connected in one way or another'
Inter-American Foundation (IAF) Grassroots Development Fellowship Program 2012-13 taking applications through Jan. 17, 2012
American Psychological Association (APA) Minority Fellowship Program call for fellowship applications; deadline Jan. 15
White House Fellows Program accepting applications through Jan. 13
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund advanced education and graduate study grants institutional submission deadline Jan. 11
Indiana Latino Leadership Conference workshop proposals due Jan. 10
IU Cinema to present 6th native film series: Contemporary Indigenous Voices Jan. 8 & 15, Feb. 12, and Mar. 3
Nominations due Jan. 6 for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Legacy Award
Party yourself into shape through Zumba fitness classes!
69th Joint Annual Meeting of the National Institute of Science (NIS) and Beta Kappa Chi (BKX) Scientific Honor Society (Mar. 21-25) call for abstracts deadlines Dec. 16 and Jan. 16
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IU to host STEM Summer Science Camp for middle school students
Summer Science Camp
at Indiana University
July 8-20, 2012
Indiana University is proud to host Adventures in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)–a two-week, academic, residential camp that provides activities and field experiences for students who will be entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the fall of 2012. Student applications are due April 6, 2012. Instructors, counselors, and nurse are needed to assist with the camp. Visit the summer science camp site for information and applications.
A Celebration of the Arts–
An Arts Showcase and Gala
Thu., Feb. 23, from 7:30-10:30pm
Hutton Honors College
811 E. 7th St., Bloomington
To feature undergraduate student artwork, created by students from any major using any medium. Share your visual, performing, written, or spoken art and/or volunteer to serve on planning committees for the event! IU students of any major are invited to participate. Sponsored by Hutton Honors College, Hudson & Holland Scholars Program. For additional information, contact Anna Duquaine at aduquain@indiana.edu.
February is
Black History Month
IU joins the Bloomington community each February in celebrating Black History Month. This year's theme is "African American Women in U.S. History and Culture."
IU DEMA calendar of events
IU celebrates Black History Month 2012
"A Time to Remember–A Time to Learn" calendar of events
Community-wide calendar of Black History Month events
Black History Month: Bloomington Style 2012
IU kicks off Black History Month activities Feb. 6
Upcoming Black History Month Events
All events are free and open to the public.
Monday, February 6, 2012
National African American Read-In: The African American Read-In, is a national event that was started in
1989 by the Black Caucus of the National Council for Teachers of English.
10:00-2:00 p.m.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
Grand Hall, 275 N. Jordan Ave.
IU 2012 Black History Month Celebration Kick-Off
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
Grand Hall, 275 N. Jordan Ave.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Why I Sing Amazing Grace: The African-American Worship Experience: A panel discussion with local leaders and clergy; moderated by
WTIU's Shameka Neely, and musical performance by the MLK Chorus.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Second Baptist Church
321 N. Rogers St.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Black in Latin America: Cuba: The Next Revolution (film):
In Cuba, Henry Louis Gates finds out how the culture, religion,
politics, and music of this island are inextricably linked.
8:00 p.m.
La Casa, Latino Cultural Center
715 E. 7th St.
Reading Feb. 9 by Nikky Finney, poet and professor of English and creative writing
Friday, February 10, 2012
Family Dinner at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center:
Join us for a family dinner and family-friendly activities.
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center
Grand Hall, 275 N. Jordan Ave.
Join Provocate-Haiti in welcoming California IMAX filmmakers of Rescue 3D to Indianapolis Feb. 15
Memorial service for Opera Star and Professor Emeritus Camilla Williams, Feb. 18; more about Camilla Williams
Test your knowledge regarding African American history, geography, science, philosophy, and politics at the IU student Black Knowledge Bowl Feb. 22
This Is Not the Career I Ordered: a discussion with Caroline Dowd-Higgins Feb. 23
In celebration of Black History Month, IU to host high school students on the Bloomington campus for a day of activities Feb. 24
African American Dance Company 14th Annual Dance Workshop Feb. 24 and 25
Black History Month Profiles
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 2012
Theatrical production, concert among week of activities marking Martin Luther King's legacy
IU Vice President Edwin Marshall calls upon the IU community to encourage student participation, consider hosting an event, or sponsor a movie night in honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during Bloomington's annual MLK Day celebration in January 2012. The campus-wide programming celebrates the life of Dr. King and provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to rally together in demonstration of the ideals and aspirations of Dr. King.
Please notify the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs of any events planned for the celebration in January. View Vice President Marshall's letter for details as well as contact information.
Events Calendars
Talent showcase:
"Expressions of Dr. King's Dream: A Legacy of Arts"
Thu., Jan. 12, 2012, at 7pm
IMU Alumni Hall
The Meeting
a play by Jeff Stetson (1987)
Sun., Jan. 15, at 4pm
IMU Whittenberger Auditorium
Reception and actor-talk-back to follow in the University Club.
The play is a fictional dialogue between Dr. King and Malcolm X just before the bombing of Malcolm X's home in February 1965. Find more information about the play and clips of original news footage.
WFHB Community Radio seeks volunteers to help produce programs exploring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Projects will occur Jan. 2-17. Needed volunteers include chaperones for kids acting as reporters on location, stagehand for city celebration live broadcast, and collectors of oral histories from local African American elders. Kids 8 years and older may participate as a "reporter for a day." All training provided. Contact Chad Carrothers at manager@wfhb.org.
City of Bloomington's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission meetings open to public; 2012 meeting schedule posted
Asian Culture Center Community Engagement Fund submission deadlines Dec. 15 and Jan. 23
Nominations due Jan. 6 for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service volunteer opportunities
Sailes receives distinguished service award from the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
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