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If It Weren’t For the Last Minute…

finals, Research December 7, 2015 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth, Research mdilwort

So it’s upon us – Finals Week and the end of the semester. You might be feeling overwhelmed as everything comes due all at once. And that feeling is only made worse if you don’t have your research done. True, it would have been better to get it done earlier. There would have been more options available to you. But it’s not too late, and there’s plenty you can do to ensure that you have a great final paper. Presuming you already have your topic in mind, you’ll want books and articles to support your argument. If you’re doing this the night before it’s due, Interlibrary Loan is no longer an option and the library might already be closed. If … Continued

Peace Studies

peace November 30, 2015 Library Resources, Matt Dilworth mdilwort

Peace studies is a growing movement in higher education, with new programs and courses being created in colleges across the country. Perhaps you’re enrolled in one, or interested in viewing something in another class through the lens of peace studies. Fortunately, the library has plenty of information for you, whether you are interested in learning about the peace movement, the lives of specific nonviolence and peace leaders, or getting involved yourself. Starting with social science databases like SocIndex, ProQuest Social Science, or Opposing Viewpoints, we can obtain articles both scholarly and popular. When it comes to books, we have plenty – from print titles like The Strategy of Peace by John F. Kennedy, Peace and Power: Building Communities for the … Continued

Preparing for the road ahead…

careers, early college, Nancy Schlichte November 23, 2015 outreach, Programs mdilwort

By Nancy Schlichte, undergraduate service engagement scholar The Early College Students from Dennis Intermediate School, Hibberd, and Test Intermediate schools in Richmond are preparing for the road ahead by participating in a career exploration program. Thanks to the Paul Kriese Service Engagement Scholarship, and in coordination with the Early College Director, Dr. Jackie Schlichte, I have the opportunity to facilitate the career exploration program with the seventy-five participating students. When we first began discussing career options, the top choices for careers were those that were known to make a lot of money. While the students agreed money is a good motivator, they also determined it was more important to have a job you enjoy doing! By using the “Drive of … Continued

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

awards, service learning November 16, 2015 Ann Tobin, Frances Yates, outreach mdilwort

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

films, hispanic, latin americans November 9, 2015 Frances Yates, Programs mdilwort

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