State authorizes new building on campus

NEW ALBANY, IN, (July 1, 2009) – The General Assembly approved authorization for $22 million in bonding for a new classroom building on the Indiana University Southeast campus. The proposed Education and Technology Building would provide much needed space for both the IU Southeast School of Education and the Purdue College of Technology.

“IU Southeast is delighted that the General Assembly approved the bonding necessary for this project,” said IU Southeast Chancellor Sandra R. Patterson-Randles. “I am incredibly grateful for the bipartisan support this project has received, and I am especially appreciative of Rep. Ed Clere’s perseverance in getting this building the attention it deserved.”

The new Education and Technology Building will be constructed on the 177-acre IU Southeast campus and will house classrooms, labs, and specialized technology. Among the more advanced classrooms, the Elementary/ Secondary Science Lab will train new science teachers in the latest methods, and specialized teaching labs will be developed for Purdue’s engineering technology programs.

“The building just makes sense,” said Clere. “Especially in tough economic times, it’s good to see two public universities working together.”

Andy Schaffer, director of the Southern Indiana region of Purdue University College of Technology, agrees. “This is another example of the great partnership between IU Southeast and the Purdue College of Technology.”

Purdue’s Engineering Technology bachelor degree programs are laboratory intensive, and the lab equipment necessary for the specialized courses requires space. “Our students need room to work, and the new building will help us accommodate our rapid enrollment growth,” said Schaffer.

 “Teaching teachers is one of the most important roles a University can fill, and at IU Southeast, we need more classroom and lab space to do that job,” said Chancellor Patterson-Randles.

With more than 5,500 School of Education graduates living or working in the Louisville area or in the state of Indiana, IU Southeast alumni impact the lives of students in every local school district.

“This was definitely the right building for right now,” said Rep. Clere “The construction of the building will create jobs, and the education that takes place inside the building will impact generations of Hoosiers.”

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Cornerstone rocks IU Southeast on July 18

NEW ALBANY, IN, (June 30, 2009) – Austrian rock band Cornerstone embarks on their first official U.S. tour this summer and it includes a stop at Indiana University Southeast.

Cornerstone will share the stage with singer/songwriter Jeffrey Gaines at 8 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at IU Southeast. Tickets are $10 for the general public and $8 for IU Southeast students.

After winning the “Next Big Thing” contest sponsored by Alternative Addiction in 2008, Cornerstone is touring in both the United Kingdom and the United States.  

Donald Thrasher, of the Dayton Daily News says Cornerstone traffics in a no-frills brand of music that draws from both classic late '60s rock and modern indie rock without showing full allegiance to either era. 

Gaines has been releasing critically acclaimed music since 1992, when Rolling Stone magazine raved about his self-titled debut CD.  Through the years he has performed on World Cafe Live, The Mountain Stage, Good Morning America and Late Night with Conan O'Brien and has done nationwide tours opening for Sting, Stevie Nicks and Melissa Etheridge.  A soulful and stirring singer, Gaines is known for his acoustic version of Peter Gabriel's “In Your Eyes,” as well as the songs “Hero In Me,” “Always Be,” and “Falling Apart.” 

 In preparation for the tour, Cornerstone’s 2008 release “Head Over Heels” has been granted airplay on several U.S. stations, and the band will appear on television in some of the markets they are playing. Cornerstone is labeled by ATOM Records in Dayton, OH. 

 “The chance to play in America makes us, as an Austrian band, proud and we’re certainly all very excited,” said Cornerstone vocalist Carina Sethaler. “A lot of bands are famous in Austria but haven’t yet toured the US. This is huge!”   

To learn more about Cornerstone, please visit www.cornerstone.co.at  Additional information on Jeffrey Gaines can be found at www.jeffreygaines.com. For additional information contact: Shirley Kennedy, Publicist with SJK Public Relations, LLC at www.sjkpublicrelations.com or (678) 557-2174.

To purchase tickets contact Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.  For more information on this or other events, call the Ogle Center Ticket Office at (812) 941-2525 or visit the Web site at oglecenter.ius.edu. 

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New official athletic Web site launched at Indiana University Southeast

IUSAthletics.com will serve as new online home of Grenadier Intercollegiate Athletics and Intramurals

NEW ALBANY, Ind. (May 28, 2009) – The Indiana University Southeast Athletic Department has launched a new athletic department Web site, www.iusathletics.com. The new site will be managed by Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Joe Glover, with assistance and support from the University Communications office and the Media Services department at IU Southeast.

"I am very proud of our new site," said Glover. "It really allows us to better showcase the success of our student-athletes in a format that is up-to-date with modern web standards and design. Many people helped make this endeavor possible through a lot of work and effort. We are all excited that this new site is going live."

The new site is being hosted and powered by eSolution Architects and their product SIDHelp.

SIDHelp is a content management and web development system built specifically for college athletic departments. The SIDHelp network currently includes more than 20 conference sites and more than 50 institutional sites.

“Working with the IU Southeast Athletic Department to get this Web site launched was great,” said eSolution Architect Vice President of Commercial Development and SIDHelp creator Greg Black. “The launch of the new Web site for IU Southeast will take one of the best athletic programs in the KIAC to a new level in the conference and give them an upper hand in recruiting and releasing information out to the public.”

IU Southeast currently fields seven varsity teams within the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and is a member of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). IU Southeast also sponsors the Red Edition Dance Team and Cheerleaders. The new Web site will serve as official home for all IU Southeast athletic and intramural events.

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IU Southeast graduate Jerry Wayne joins staff to head Alumni Affairs

NEW ALBANY, IN, (June 5, 2009) – Indiana University Southeast is pleased to announce that alumnus Jerry Wayne has joined the staff as Interim Director of Alumni Affairs.

He will begin at IU Southeast on Aug. 17 after most recently serving as the vice president of sales and marketing at the legendary Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.

Wayne is one of IU Southeast’s most honored alumni, winning the 2005 Distinguished Alumni Award. He graduated from IU Southeast in 1979 with a B.S. in Business and has remained involved with his alma mater, including helping to craft the University’s most recent strategic plan.

“The campus is lucky to have such a distinguished member of the IU Southeast community heading our Office of Alumni Affairs,” said Chancellor Sandra R. Patterson-Randles. “Jerry’s long list of achievements and honors speak for themselves, and I have no doubt he is the person we need to engage our current alumni and plan for our future graduates.”

Wayne has previously served as executive director of sales and marketing at the Gaylord Entertainment Company in Nashville, Tenn., and as executive director of sales and marketing at the Galt House in Louisville.

He was recognized as one of the 25 most influential people by Meeting News Magazine on three occasions and one of the top 100 marketers in America in 1996 by Advertising Age Magazine.

As the interim director of Alumni Affairs, Wayne will be responsible for planning programs and events that engage IU Southeast alumni. His position also includes membership development for the IU Southeast Alumni Association and management of the IU Southeast Alumni Board.

“I am thrilled to be back on campus working with our alumni,” Wayne said. “My fellow IU Southeast alums are truly a family and I want as many of them as possible to stay involved – or get back in touch – with our alma mater. As the campus continues its growth, I believe our alumni association needs to grow in tandem. My goal is to make all alumni share the same pride that I have for IU Southeast.”

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Mix and match your master's at Indiana University Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (June 18, 2009) – Join us for an open house so you can learn how to mix and match your own master’s degree with the Master of Liberal Studies program at Indiana University Southeast.

The MLS program is hosting an open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, in University Center North.

The Master of Liberal Studies is designed to allow students the flexibility to create their own master’s program. Students choose graduate courses and seminars in a variety of disciplines from three arts and science schools. Students graduating from the MLS program receive an IU master’s degree. This is a master’s program designed exclusively for you, by you.

The MLS Open House is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information on the MLS Open House, visit the MLS Web site at www.ius.edu/mls.

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Teens explore business ideas with IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (June 5, 2009) – Local teens can get a head start in the business arena with help from area leaders during a six-week program called “Teen Business.”

Indiana University Southeast’s School of Business, the New Albany Enterprise Zone, and the YMCA of Southern Indiana in New Albany have teamed up to help young people identify and develop business ideas.  

The program will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays from June 24 to July 29 at the YMCA of Southern Indiana in New Albany.   The cost including materials is $70 per person.

“Our youth is the future of our community,” said Jay White, Dean of the School of Business.  “We want to create opportunities for youth to explore possibly starting their own business.  With the guidance of area small business owners this workshop will help young people channel their thoughts and take a step toward making a business dream a reality.”

Frank Wadsworth, Marketing Professor, will facilitate the workshop.  “People have different strengths,” Wadsworth said, “and this workshop is an opportunity for youth to discover and develop a budding idea.  I have worked with young participants in this type of workshop who have found it to be a life-changing event.”

Deadline for registration is June 12.  For further information contact Cheryl Young 812-941-2325, young24@ius.edu or Brenda Swartz 812-941-2494 bswartz@ius.edu. Additional information and an online registration form can be found at ius.edu/business.

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Place your bets with IU Southeast in Millionaire's Row

NEW ALBANY, IN, (June 5, 2009) – And the Grenadiers are off!

Indiana University Southeast is hosting the annual IU Southeast Alumni Day at the Races on Saturday, June 13, from Millionaire’s Row at Churchill Downs.

The gates to the world’s most legendary racetrack open at 11:30 a.m. and the first post is at 1:15 p.m.

Reserve your seats now. Tickets are first come, first served and are available to the public. The $35 ticket price includes a full lunch buffet. A cash bar also is available. One lucky ticket holder and his or her table will present the 4^th race winner with a trophy in the winner’s circle on the track.

To get your tickets contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at IU Southeast at (812) 941-2415 or e-mail sealumni@ius.edu.

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IU Southeast alum honored for advertising work

NEW ALBANY, IN, (May 19, 2009) – An Indiana University Southeast alumnus has been honored as one of the best new talents in the advertising industry.

Gavin Camp, the 2007 outstanding advertising graduate from IU Southeast, received first and second place honors in the Visual Effects category for the First Boards Awards, a prestigious international award for the best new talent in the advertising industry.  The awards were handed out at a ceremony in April.

Camp currently works for the Academy Award-winning ad agency, The Mill (www.the-mill.com), in Los Angeles. His first place ad was a 30-second spot for Playstation 3. He was awarded second place for a 30-second spot for Xbox.

Camps award-winning ads can be viewed at the following Web site: http://studio.adbeast.com/MediaViewer/?eRG=4FC4D2B7-4F0E-41A0-9D6F-086AD5FC68BC.

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Accreditation open session scheduled at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (May 15, 2009) - All members of the IU Southeast community are invited to an open session with Dr. John Taylor, who is the staff liaison from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, our regional accrediting body. 

The open session will be from 11 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 21, in UC-127.

Dr. Taylor will make a presentation about the accreditation process, and there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. 

Please note that as staff liaison, Dr. Taylor’s role is not to evaluate institutions for accreditation.  His visit is an opportunity for him to learn more about IU Southeast and for us to learn more about the accreditation process.

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IU Southeast honors seven outstanding alumni

NEW ALBANY, IN, (April 30, 2009) – Seven Indiana University Southeast alumni will be honored Tuesday for their efforts after graduation.

Bob Lane, executive director of the New Albany Housing Authority, is the 2009 IU Southeast Distinguished Alumni of the Year. Six others received the Alumni Award of Excellence.

Lane graduated twice from IU Southeast, earning a bachelor’s degree in education in 1976 and a master’s degree in education in 1981. During his time at IU Southeast, Lane served as assistant men’s basketball coach, the head women’s basketball coach, and the intramural coordinator — all while he was a student. He later served as the head coach for the men’s and women’s tennis teams.

After graduating from IU Southeast, Lane became the superintendent of parks and recreation for New Albany before moving to his current position. In 2007, he was named the Indiana National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) Executive Director of the Year.

Lane remains involved with IU Southeast as an adjunct professor of recreation and leisure. He is a board member of LifeSpan Resources, Head Start, Dare to Care Food Bank, Indiana NAHRO, and the New Albany Rotary Club. He volunteers for the Salvation Army and is active in his church.

Each school at IU Southeast nominates an alumnus for the Alumni Award of Excellence. This year’s honorees are:

• Craig Dunaway – School of Business
• Tiffany Fults – School of Arts & Letters
• Terry McCooe – School of Natural Sciences
• Michael Naville – School of Social Sciences
• Debbie Schweitzer – School of Education
• Pat Sisloff – School of Nursing

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Get an economic update from IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (May 13, 2009) - Join Indiana University Southeast business professor Uric Dufrene, the Sanders Chair in Business, for an online update of the 2009 Economic Outlook.

Dufrene will provide the 2009 Mid-Year Economic Update at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 14, at IU Southeast. His presentation will focus on national trends and the implications for the local economy, as well as provide the latest data for the Greater Louisville Metropolitan area.

The update will be streaming live on the Web at http://www.indiana.edu/~video/stream/liveflash.html?filename=uric_defrene_presentation and will be archived at http://www.indiana.edu/~video/stream/launchflash.html?format=FLV&folder=vic&filename=uric_defrene_presentation_20090514.flv.

Dufrene teaches corporate finance at IU Southeast. As Sanders Chair, he researches regional economic trends and provides commentary to local media.

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2009 IU Southeast Commencement to be held May 11

NEW ALBANY, IN, (May 6, 2009) – Indiana University Southeast’s largest graduating class will become the school’s newest alumni at the 41^st Commencement next week.

Commencement ceremonies will be held at 4 p.m., Monday, May 11 at the IU Southeast Amphitheater. The Class of 2009 is made up of 1,086 students, including 1,042 from IU who will receive their degrees Monday and 44 from Purdue who will receive their degrees at a ceremony held by Purdue.

In case of rain the event will move to the IU Southeast Activities Building, and Commencement will be held in two separate ceremonies:

• 1 p.m. – Rain Site Commencement for the following schools:
  • Arts & Letters
  • Continuing Studies
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences

• 4 p.m. – Rain Site Commencement for the following schools:
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing

 If the ceremony is moved to the rain site, media outlets will be notified by 7 a.m. Monday.

Twenty-two Indiana counties are represented in the Class of 2009, which also includes Kentucky students participating in Indiana-Kentucky tuition reciprocity.

More than 23,000 students have received degrees from IU Southeast since 1968. Nearly 90 percent of graduates remain in Indiana and the Greater Louisville Metropolitan region.

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IU Southeast taking swine flu precautions

NEW ALBANY, IN, (April 28, 2009) – Indiana University Southeast, like all IU campuses, is monitoring the human swine flu situation. Campus preparations include the development and distribution of educational materials that provide guidance on how to prevent the spread of the flu virus and instructions on what individuals should do if they experience flu-like symptoms.

Both residential and commuter students are being urged to make an extra effort to follow common infection control measures, including frequent hand washing and shielding others from a cough by using a tissue, handkerchief, or sleeve.

"We will be intensively monitoring all our campuses for any evidence of an outbreak, and we will be closely in touch with state and federal health agencies for updated guidance on the situation," said Diana Ebling, M.D., medical director of the IU Health Center in Bloomington.

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to other seasonal influenza illnesses and include high fever, sore throat, cough, body aches, and, occasionally, vomiting and diarrhea.

Students at IU Southeast who experience flu-like symptoms are urged to immediately visit their primary care provider or an immediate care center for evaluation. All IU employees have been notified that if they experience symptoms consistent with the flu, they should stay home and minimize contact with other people.

IU Southeast has been actively preparing for potential campus emergencies for many years. Prevention and response planning to the current concern is only one piece of a proactive approach to emergency preparedness that includes emergency exercises, emergency communications systems, and business continuity planning.

Although the swine flu has not been declared a pandemic, IU takes seriously all threats and has plans and procedures in place to ensure the safety and well-being of its students, faculty, and staff.

Detailed information about swine flu and IU's response to the situation can be found at IU’s Emergency Preparedness Web site, which is located at http://www.indianauniversity.info. The site will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Information is also available at the following Web sites:

Floyd County Health Department: http://www.floydcountyhealthdept-in.com/ 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu 

IU Southeast Emergency Preparedness http://www.ius.edu/EmergencyPrep.cfm 

IU Health Center Bloomington: http://www.indiana.edu/~health/ 

IU Bloomington: http://www.iub.edu/~prepare/flu.shtml 

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IU Southeast students showcase research projects

NEW ALBANY, IN, (April 21, 2009) – If you’ve ever wondered what songs would be on the soundtrack to the civil rights movement, Indiana University Southeast student Cody Foster could tell you.

Or if you wanted to know the mating behavior of the potato leafhopper, IU Southeast student Lasha Halsey could explain.

Or if you’ve often questioned this history of aphrodisiacs, IU Southeast student Marilou Warner has some insight.

Foster, Halsey, and Warner are just three of the students who will be showcasing their research and projects at the Fifth Annual IU Southeast Student Conference, held April 23rd and 24th at IU Southeast.

The Student Conference allows students, faculty, and visitors to celebrate the achievements of the research and creative projects that are undertaken at IU Southeast.

Student participation is at an all time high again this year with 187 students presenting at the conference. Themes range from Culture/Reality and Sex/Gender to Order/Disorder and Big/Little. Students can present papers or posters and will be judged by a panel of IU Southeast faculty.

Among some of the most unique presentations are The Politics of James Bond in Western Society; One Device to Rule Them All: Controlling Household Devices with a Mobile Phone; and Building My Dreams on the Foundation of Fairytales: Revelations on the Danger of Fairytales for Young Girls.

Graduate student presentations run from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 23. Undergraduate student presentations run from 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 24. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

“The quantity and quality of student research and creative work represented here mark IU Southeast as a particularly strong academic institution,” said IU Southeast Dean for Research Walter Ryan, chairman of the conference committee. “We are pleased to be able to celebrate these achievements for the campus and the community.”

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The Dirt Bags show off fine arts at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (April 17, 2009) – The Dirt Bags have arrived on the Indiana University Southeast campus, and they’ve brought their dirty work with them. 

The Dirt Bags is the new name for the newly formed IU Southeast Ceramics Club. The club is hosting a Fine Arts Open House from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 24, in Knobview Hall.

The Open House will include a showcase of students art in mediums including ceramics, drawing, printmaking, and painting. Live music will feature a jazz ensemble, solo violinist, and acoustic guitarist.

The Fine Arts Open House is free and open to the public. Donations to IU Southeast Ceramics are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

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School of Nursing celebrates simulation lab

NEW ALBANY, IN, (April 10, 2009) – Nursing students need as much practical experience as possible. At IU Southeast, they are learning their practical skills in one of the most modern labs in the region.

The Indiana University Southeast School of Nursing boasts a high-tech nursing simulation lab thanks to the support of generous donors.

The School of Nursing recently held a reception to thank one of those donors, the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County, for their $20,000 grant toward the simulation lab.

“We are pleased that the community, particularly the Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County, has been so generous towards our students,” said Dean of Nursing Mimi McKay. “This lab allows our students the opportunity to get hands-on experience in an environment that allows them to learn from their mistakes.”

The simulation lab includes two rooms, one for adult patients and the second for pediatric patients. It also includes a simulated patient, SimMan.

The Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County is one of several donors who have supported the lab.

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