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Look Up a Red Wolves Write Publication

early college, KT Lowe, red wolves write, Whitney Reeves August 1, 2016 outreach, Programs mdilwort

When was the last time you sat down and had a real conversation with an 8th grader? How about an older adult? Many students and faculty members set out to do just that and the result is a dynamic anthology of poems and memoirs. The Red Wolves Write publication, Look Up, is titled after the opening poem written by Carson Miller, an 8th grader from the Early College program. Carson is begging readers to look up from their screens and participate in the world around them. A sentiment that is carried throughout the publication. Each story and each poem provides a raw, honest look into the lives of those around us. It is easy to get so wrapped up in … Continued

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) – ready for summer!

KT Lowe, Opening Minds Through Art May 9, 2016 Frances Yates, outreach, Programs mdilwort

Are you looking for a summer activity that is creative and inspiring? Consider being an art partner with elders experiencing dementia, in the Opening Minds through Art (OMA) program. After successful sessions in Fall 2015 and Spring 2016, we are excited to again be participants in this program with Friends Fellowship Community. Training is on June 9 and 10, and a six-week OMA program begins on June 14 for Tuesday participants and on June 16 for Thursday participants. If you are interested, you need to complete an application, available here or from the Center for Service Learning office, located in the Library in Hayes Hall. You also must pass a two-step Mantoux TB test, which will be provided by Friends … Continued

Read all about it!

iuday, reading April 18, 2016 Frances Yates, outreach, Programs mdilwort

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

Sexual Assault Prevention

events, scholarly resources April 5, 2016 Matt Dilworth, outreach, Programs, Research mdilwort

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time to rededicate ourselves to protecting all members of our community. This year, the focus is on the ways individuals and communities can take action to promote safety, respect, and equality. IU East is holding events all month – programs include the Clothesline Project from 11-1 each day this week, where students are encouraged to write a message regarding sexual assault awareness. Also this week, on Wednesday from 12-4, Operation Street Smart will provide information on narcotics, including trends, terminology, concealment techniques, and their physiological effects. Later in the month, IU East will offer many events such as Step Up Training and self-defense classes, as well as a Take Back the Night vigil … Continued

Red Wolves Read and Celebrate IU Day!

iuday, read March 28, 2016 Frances Yates, outreach, Programs mdilwort

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