Schedule of Events
All events are free and open to the public.
Fall Semester
The President’s Challenge: Active Lifestyle Teams
September 14 - October 25, 2009
IU Southeast invites you to take on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports' Active Lifestyle Challenge. Team together with others to be active 30 minutes per day, five days per week. A healthy, active lifestyle provides you with a healthy heart, strong bones, sense of well-being, improved social life and better physical appearance. You will also receive presidential recognition for completing the National Active Lifestyle six-week program. Start to look and feel better today! For more information, contact the Office of Campus Life, UC 010, or call (812) 941-2316.
September
Movie: "Sicko"
Tuesday, September 1: Recital Hall, Ogle Center, 7:00 – 9:00pm
In this movie, filmmaker and documentarian Michael Moore investigates the American healthcare system. Moore illuminates how the health care system and insurance system impacts individuals and communities across the nation. A discussion follows the movie.
"Social Science Forum on Health Care in the United States."
Thursday, September 17: IU Southeast Library, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Come join IU Southeast Professors Robin Morgan (Psychology) and Sam Sloss (Sociology) who will discuss the health care system in the United States.
"Single Payer Health Insurance: What it is and What it is Not"
Wednesday, September 23: IU Southeast Library, 2:45 - 4:00pm
The Reverend David Bos from the Indiana Single Payer Health Insurance Group will present on the complex topic of single payer health care insurance in the United States.
October
The Fall Festival: Farmers' Market
Sunday, October 4: Parking Lot behind Crestview, 4:00 - 8:00pm
"Healing the Children"
Tuesday, October 6: IU Southeast Library, 7:30-9:00pm
Healing the Children is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to healing children around the world. Steve Diamond, head of Strategic Development for Healing the Children, will discuss the evolving state of advocacy. Steve will outline how the changing global economy and needs of the emerging countries are prompting new types of involvements to complement existing programs.
"Integrative Medicine: The Best of Both Worlds"
Friday, October 16: Robinson Theater, Ogle Center, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Kim Evans ARNP, CNAT of the Institute for Integrative Medicine in Louisville will present a lecture and answer questions on the importance of integrative medicine in today’s world.
"Read Aloud": Children's Event
Saturday, October 17: IU Southeast Library, 11:00 am - 12:30pm
Children of all ages are encouraged to attend as education students, under the direction of Dr. Barbara Thompson-Book (Education), read books related to our theme including Gregory the Terrible Eater and Everybody Bakes Bread for younger children. Free copies of the books will be provided. The readings will be followed by age-appropriate activities designed for the children.
Chris Crowley Event: "Younger Next Year"
Wednesday, October 21: Stem, Ogle Center, 7:30 - 9:00pm
Chris Crowley:
Could this by the year you discover the fountain of youth? Do you want to grow younger, not older every year? Whether you are baby booming, past the middle-aged bounce, or still young at the beginning of your health routine, Chris Crowley, author of the wildly popular bestseller Younger Next Year will give you life-changing tips on maintaining your physical and mental health throughout your life. This retired attorney travels the country inspiring sold-out audiences with dynamic lectures on his greatest passion; the Revolution in Aging.
November
"Health and Housing: Homelessness as a National and Local Community Health Issue"
Tuesday, November 10: Robinson Theater, Ogle Center, 10:00 - 11:30am
Come hear Dr. Andy Patterson, Director of the Phoenix Health Center, talk about the relationship between health and housing; specifically homelessness as a national and local community health issue. Discussion to follow.
"Health Fair"
Tuesday, November 10: IU Southeast University Center, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Want to find out more about health issues and a healthy life? Visit the IU Southeast Health Fair taking place in the University Center for more details.
Student-led Discussion of Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan.
Tuesday, November 10: IU Southeast Library, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Honors Program students will lead a discussion of this Common Experience book.
December
"Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health and Humanity in the New Millennium"
Wednesday, December 2: IU Southeast Library, 6:00 - 7:30pm
Graduate Students in the Liberal Studies Program will present a program exploring the common experience theme from multiple perspectives: natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
January
Sick Around the World
Tuesday, January 19: Recital Hall, Ogle Center, 7:00 - 9:00pm
This Frontline documentary examining the strengths and weaknesses of five health care systems from Europe and Asia provides the basis for reflecting on the U.S. health care system and for a discussion about the menu of options for crafting a health care system in the United States that provides high quality, affordable health care to all Americans. One question to ponder is, "Why does the United States spend about twice as much per person per year on health care than these other systems, yet Americans have poorer overall health and arguably less access to health care?" A discussion led by Professors Jean Abshire (Political Science) and Brigitte LeNormand (History) follows.
February
"Financial Wellness: How to avoid your own Financial Meltdown"
Tuesday, February 2: IU Southeast Library, 2:45 to 4:00pm
Money problems can impact your overall stress level and well-being. With this Program, financial experts from the IU Southeast Business School and the local community will discuss strategies to avoid financial pitfalls and help you become "fiscally healthy."
Dr. Phil Brown: "The Pollution in Us: Biomonitoring and Household Exposure"
Tuesday, February 23: Stem Theater, Ogle Center, 7:30 to 9:00pm
Come and hear a leading expert and academic on Health and the Environment discuss pollution inside people. Dr. Brown is Professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies Interim Director, at Brown University, Rhode Island.
March
"Read Aloud"
Saturday, March 13: IU Southeast Library, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Children of all ages are encouraged to attend as education students, under the direction of Dr. Barbara Thompson-Book (Education), read books related to our theme including Gregory the Terrible Eater and Everybody Bakes Bread for younger children. Free copies of the books will be provided. The readings will be followed by age-appropriate activities designed for the children.
"Doc Talk"
Wednesday, March 17: IU Southeast Library, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Communicating with healthcare practitioners can be a challenge. Often the language is technical, the issue is emotional or sensitive, or the dialogue seems hurried or even incomplete. DocTalk is a brief seminar led by Professor Tammy Voight (Communication) that will provide easy-to-use tips on how to communicate effectively with your healthcare practitioner on your next visit.
April
Student-led Discussion of My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.
Wednesday, April 7: IU Southeast Library, 2:45 - 4:00pm
Honors Program students will lead a discussion of this Common Experience book.
"Interdisciplinary Approaches to Health and Humanity in the New Millennium"
Tuesday, April 20: IU Southeast Library, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Graduate Students in the Liberal Studies Program will present a program exploring the common experience theme from multiple perspectives: natural sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
"Recognition Event and Prizes"
Wednesday, April 21: IU Southeast Library, 2:45 - 4:00pm
The Common Experience Committee will host a recognition event to thank all those who participated in the Program over the year and also to reflect on the issues discussed and the books read throughout the academic year. The Committee will also award the student prizes in the Common Experience Student Contest and announce the theme for the next academic year.
If you have questions concerning the IU Southeast Common Experience, please contact Dr. James M. Beeby at jbeeby@ius.edu or (812) 941-2163 or Kim Pelle at kpelle@ius.edu or (812) 941-2650.
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