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Trevor Boram: An Exceptional Student’s Story of the Power of Service-Learning

Trevor Boram: An Exceptional Student’s Story of the Power of Service-Learning

Ann Tobin, Student Workers
Trevor Boram at Indiana Campus Compact 2017 Awards Gala as a Wood Award nominee Trevor Boram is a senior at Indiana University East double majoring in Biochemistry and Mathematics. When he began his studies at IU East, he had the career aspiration of going to medical school to become a neurologist. “As I progressed through my undergraduate career, I had many great opportunities, such as being a math tutor, Supplemental Instruction Leader (for Physics), mentor for middle school students, teaching assistant, lab prep, and research assistant. These experiences all ended up being roles that I enjoyed spending much of my time doing, and eventually my service and work in tutoring roles led me to pursue going to graduate school to … Continued
What Doors Will Your Degree Open?

What Doors Will Your Degree Open?

, Matt Dilworth
With graduation less than two months away, many of you are probably looking into where you will work and what you will do in your new career. Not to say you haven’t been career focused before – internships, service-learning placements, classes and work-study jobs have probably all helped shape your career goals at one time or another over the past few years. But maybe you need a good contact in your chosen field – and that can be the key piece that helps you obtain the fulfilling job you want. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to get your foot in the door. And this month includes a great prospect – the 4 Colleges Career Fair will be Tuesday, March … Continued
Benefits of Service Engagement for Graduate School and Career

Benefits of Service Engagement for Graduate School and Career

Ann Tobin, Student Workers
By Ann Tobin Campus/Community Service-Learning Liaison IU East Center for Service-Learning iueastsl@iue.edu   In fall 2016, IU East senior Kurtis Bonner tutored middle school students at IU East, and he continues to help students at Hagerstown Elementary (HES), working in math classrooms and doing individual tutoring. The teachers at HES have reported their appreciation for Kurtis’ help in the classroom. “Kurt was very reliable and helpful. He is always willing to jump in and help out students…” – Amanda Corman, Hagerstown Elementary Math Counts! Tutor Kurtis Bonner assists students with math at Hagerstown Elementary Kurtis was recently accepted into Indiana State University’s DPT program (Doctorate of Physical Therapy). He will start at ISU on May 30, 2016, and it is … Continued
Black History Matters

Black History Matters

, Library Resources, Matt Dilworth
Black History Month is a time for both celebration and contemplation. The African American experience is one of real people and real lives, involved in every facet of the social tapestry. This month, it is good to bring that history home – to study and understand, on a personal level, some part of that intricate tapestry. Perhaps you’re a nursing student, and the story of nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney will deepen your experience. Perhaps criminal justice is your calling, and police sergeant Samuel J. Battle’s life can enrich your own. Or perhaps you’re a business student, and the experiences of entrepreneur Madame C. J. Walker will lend you inspiration. You can connect to African American history in a way that … Continued
IU East Math Counts! Tutor Proves Innovation + Teaching = Success

IU East Math Counts! Tutor Proves Innovation + Teaching = Success

, , , , Ann Tobin, outreach
Math has always been one of Ashton Fee’s strong suits. When Ann Tobin, Service-Learning Liaison, asked her to tutor for the Math Counts! program over the summer, she was more than enthusiastic to join. Ashton, a sophomore at Indiana University East with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Education, has been a welcome addition to the program ever since. Math Counts!, which has served over 75 students to date, began in February 2016 after a successful summer tutoring program at IU East in 2015. Recognizing that the community need for tutors would remain even after the end of summer, Tobin applied for and received a Chancellor’s Innovation Grant to pay tutors for sharing their math skills … Continued