Frances Yates

Frances Yates

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, Frances Yates, outreach, Programs
Celebrating Indiana University, education, and reading were the goals of the “Red Wolves Read Out” hosted by the IU East Campus Library for the first IU Day on April 12, 2016. We accomplished those goals with the participation of more than 300 adult readers and 400 youth readers, and more than 4000 listeners. “Read aloud for 15 minutes to anyone, anywhere, on IU Day!” The idea is simple: read aloud to anyone, anywhere, on IU Day. The response of readers was amazing, and we had participation in every school in Wayne County, and several businesses and community groups, with readers who are IU East students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members. The variety of readings included children’s books, poetry, short … Continued
Red Wolves Read and Celebrate IU Day!

Red Wolves Read and Celebrate IU Day!

, Frances Yates, outreach, Programs
Red Wolves Read is a “community read out” on April 12. The goal is for Indiana University East students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans to celebrate IU Day by promoting reading and the importance of education in a fun way. You can read anything, anywhere, anytime that day…while wearing your special edition “Red Wolves Read” t-shirt! We want to see you in action reading! You can post photos on social media, with #IUday or email to liblearn@iue.edu Where can you read? Anywhere! Schools, parks, day care, clubs, events, senior centers, clubs, work etc. Where will YOU read?!? Register your read and get your free Red Wolves Read t-shirt: http://iue.libsurveys.com/IU-Day-Community-Read-Out Our goal was 196 readers, for each year since IU began, but we … Continued
Alliance: connecting people and information to enhance understanding

Alliance: connecting people and information to enhance understanding

, Frances Yates, Library Resources, outreach
As a diverse and inclusive campus, Indiana University East is dedicated to ensuring a safe and enriching environment for all its students. We also want to support students involved in educational events that present new information in interesting and engaging ways. IU East is fortunate to have an Alliance student organization that is hosting a variety of activities March 21-24: March 21 discussion boards in all buildings March 22 3:00 pm panel discussion in Vivian, preceded by reception at 2:30 in Meijer Artway March 23 8:00-11:00 pm DJ & pizza for Gender Bender dance, in the Graf March 24 8:00 pm – Annual Drag Show, Vivian auditorium   The LGBTQS Alliance helps create awareness on campus about lesbian, gay, bisexual, … Continued
Communities in School and IU East Center for Service-Learning: Partners in Serving Youth

Communities in School and IU East Center for Service-Learning: Partners in Serving Youth

, Ann Tobin, Frances Yates, outreach
The mission of the Center for Service-Learning at Indiana University East is to promote service engagement as an integral component of a student’s civic education and to facilitate Campus connections with the regional and online communities we serve. The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. These compatible missions have produced partnerships that benefit all involved. Since 2010, the IU East CSL has continuously increased service connections with CIS programs. In 2015, we are honored to have received the Communities in Schools of Wayne County “Champion of Education” Community Organization award. Ann Tobin is the Campus/Community Liaison for the IU East Center for Service-Learning … Continued
War, Peace, and the New Latinos

War, Peace, and the New Latinos

, , Frances Yates, Programs
IU East hosts two film screenings in November, as part of the Latino Americans: 500 Years of History series. The November 10 discussion will be led by Dr. Katherine Miller, Assistant Professor of Anthropology. On November 17, discussion will be facilitated by IU East students Nate Pendergraft, president of the history club, and Katelyn Brown, of the World Languages and Cultures Club Both screenings are in the “Back Stacks” area of the Campus Library and begin at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome! November 10 – War and Peace (1942-1954) http://iue.libguides.com/latinoamericans/episode3 Throughout World War II Latino Americans fought alongside Anglos. In the Pacific, East Los Angelos’ Guy Gabaldon became a Marine Corps legend when he singlehandedly captured more enemy soldiers than anyone … Continued