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

Indiana University East will host Legislative Forums from 8-9 a.m. on Friday, January 27, Friday, February 24, and Friday, March 31, in the Springwood Hall Graf Center. The forums are free and open to the public. The forums are an opportunity for the community to have an in-person discussion with Senator Jeff Raatz and Representative Dick Hamm. Each elected official will give opening remarks on the 2017 session of the Indiana General Assembly and any legislation of interest. The forum will then be opened for a question-and-answer period with the audience, moderated by Ross Alexander, dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. For more information, contact Terry Wiesehan, IU East director of Alumni Relations and Campus Events, at … Continued

Gene Cruz-Uribe Professor of History Gene Cruz-Uribe will lead a trip, “Legends of the Nile,” to Egypt March 15-25, 2017. The trip is offered through the Indiana University Alumni Association’s (IUAA) Travel IU program. Cruz-Uribe, an Egyptologist, is the first IU East faculty member to serve as a travel director for a trip abroad with the IUAA. From Cairo to cities along the banks of the Nile River guests will travel through ancient Egypt. Participants will explore the Egyptian Museum’s remarkable antiquities; discover the enigmatic Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza; travel to Luxor, the site of the ancient capital of Thebes; journey to the intriguing Valleys of the Kings and Queens; and visit the Oriental Institute’s Chicago House … Continued