Campus events sponsored by The Common Experience will focus on sustainability and mindfulness
The Common Experience at IU Southeast is hosting a series of events to educate the public about sustainability and mindfulness. This year’s theme is “Sustainability: Being Mindful & Making a Difference.” As part of its 2020 program, The Common Experience is examining issues raised by the book, “Rooted in the Earth: Reclaiming the African American ...
Math department recalculates for fall success
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–How has the mathematics department adapted to the pandemic? Let us count the ways. The math lab, run by Senior Lecturer Cindy Light, has gone virtual, with free online tutoring via Zoom–extra equipment was purchased to enable student tutors to help their peers without leaving their safe spaces. Instructors Mildred ...
Sumreen Asim recognized as a SITE Emerging Leader for 2020
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–Dr. Sumreen Asim, assistant professor of elementary science and technology education, has been named an Emerging Leader for 2020 by the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE). She is one of only two scholars nationally to be so recognized by the organization, which will hold its annual National ...
IU Southeast to expand campus dining options
In an effort to better serve the IU Southeast campus community, Dining Operations will adjust the outlets beginning Monday, Sept. 14. The Commons Food Court will be closed. Subway will be open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Papa John’s will be open Monday ...
IU Southeast reports increases in graduate student enrollment and diversity
NEW ALBANY, Ind. – Indiana University Southeast reports an increase in graduate students and diversity in the fall 2020 census count. As part of IU Southeast’s initiative to increase graduate degree programs and enrollment, the number of new graduate students enrolled has grown 74.6 percent from 2019. The number of new first-generation graduate students has ...
NEW ALBANY, Ind. (Sept. 2, 2020) – Renowned Indiana bluegrass musicians Jim Smoak and Michael Cleveland will livestream a performance on Monday, Sep. 7, at 4 p.m. from the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center on the IU Southeast campus. While there will be no in-person audience, this free event will be livestreamed on ...
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—For Anne Allen, professor of fine arts, learning begins with unlearning. Through classroom strategies involving exploration, creativity and play, she helps students shed the constrictions of traditional education and become independent lifelong learners and global citizens. A distinguished record Allen joined the IU Southeast faculty as the institution’s first art ...
IU Southeast now offers a Fresh Start to students returning to complete their degrees
By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)–IU Southeast now offers a new way for students to return to college–with a clean academic slate. It’s called Fresh Start, and here’s how it works: Students who got off to a poor start at an IU campus will get to keep the credit for every class in which they ...