Paul Kriese Paul Kriese has endowed one of the largest gifts from a faculty member to Indiana University East and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). Kriese, professor emeritus of political science, is gifting $625,000 that will be used to fund Honors Program scholarships; Criminal Justice and Social Sciences programs; the Paul Kriese Scholarship for Service Engagement; and the Paul Kriese Humanities and Social Sciences endowed fund. This is in addition to Kriese’s 2005 gift of $70,000 which created the Florence and Richard Kriese Memorial Scholarship in honor of his parents. IU East Chancellor Kathryn Cruz-Uribe said the gift illustrates Krieses’ life-long passion for community, civic engagement and support for students. “Paul has dedicated his professional and personal … Continued

The “Let’s Talk” series returns with discussions focused on the current topics and concerns on cancer. “Let’s Talk” will be broadcast live from 7-8 p.m. on WETV Channel 20 on Tuesday, February 21, and Tuesday, March 7. Each episode the panelists will discuss background information, statistics and the prevalence of cancer in Richmond and Wayne County. Panelists will also provide a general overview and understanding of cancer as well as first steps to prevention, screenings, and community resources for information and help. The discussion will be led by moderator Ange Cooksey, M.A., senior lecturer in Humanities at IU East. “Let’s Talk” is an interactive forum for students, faculty, and members of the community. The series is sponsored by the School … Continued

Indiana University East Fine Arts program is hosting its third national juried exhibition, themed “Histories and Memories,” with the support of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Mindful Explorations. The exhibit is open now through March 3 in the Tom Thomas Gallery, located in Whitewater Hall and online at http://www.iue.edu/gallery/nje/memories/. Joshua Hagler Awards were announced during a reception on January 26. The “Histories and Memories” exhibit includes the 36 works by 28 artists from 19 states chosen by juror Joshua Hagler. The exhibit received over 500 entries from across the country. The exhibit is compiled of diverse media and styles of works. Prior to the Award Ceremony, Hagler presented a lecture. His work has followed a natural evolution … Continued

Indiana University East’s Political Science online program is listed in the top 20 of the 2017 Top Online Colleges for Political Science Degrees list. Top Online Colleges ranked colleges and universities by program based on academic strength and tuition rates. Assistant Professor of Political Science Chera LaForge said students completing the political science program at IU East can take a variety of courses online, regardless of where their interests lie. “We offer electives in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Students gain a broad understanding of politics both in the US and abroad. Our classes are taught by full-time faculty or our highly qualified adjunct faculty, including some who are active political practitioners,” LaForge said. The IU … Continued

Alla Kudryavtseva, center, receives her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies degree from IU East Executive Vice Chancellor Michelle Malott and School of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean Ross Alexander at IU East.(Photo: Supplied photo by Greg Pyle) Richmond’s IU campus has been named one of the Best Value Online Schools in Indiana in a recent ranking, and professional tennis players are among those who might agree with that assessment. The ranking comes from Best Value Schools. To be considered, each school must enroll at least 15 percent of its student body in some or all distance education coursework. Schools were ranked based on average undergraduate graduation rates and in-state tuition rates. Schools then were based on range and variety of online class … Continued