Check out these events and more offered by the Walter Center for Career Achievement:

Eli Lilly Day at IU – 9/9

Career Studio: Career Fair Preparation Workshop – 9/12

Career Fair Kick-Off: Employer Meet and Greet – 9/15

College and O’Neill Career + Internship Fair – 9/16

Are you interested in the possibility of attending law school or medical school in the future?  Attend an upcoming orientation meeting!

PREMED ORIENTATION: Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.  Whittenberger Auditorium, Indiana Memorial Union.

PRELAW ORIENTATION: Wednesday, September 3, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.  IU Maurer School of Law, Lowell E. Baier Hall, Room 123.

Health Professions and Prelaw Advising at IU is devoted to helping you achieve your professional dreams.  These meetings will get you off to a great start.  We hope to see you there!

Questions?  Want more information?  Contact Health Professions and Prelaw Advising at hppla@iu.edu.

You can view  IU Ed Abroad events here: https://events.iu.edu/abroad/all

• Study Abroad in South America Lawn Party: September 2; 11am-2pm; Outside of Ferguson International Center
  Gilman Info Session: September 4; 3-4 pm, register at https://go.iu.edu/8ud8
• Essay Writing Workshop: September 12; 1-2 pm, register at https://go.iu.edu/8uda
• Study Abroad Scholarships: September 17; 3-4 pm, Ferguson 421/423
• How to Afford Study Abroad: October 24; 1-2 pm, register at https://go.iu.edu/8udj

The final two deadlines for Spring 2026 programs are quickly approaching – September 4 and September 18. If students are still considering studying abroad in Spring 2026, there are many programs with open deadlines. Please guide students to our new application platform: https://abroad-iu.via-trm.com/

Here are a few ways students can get support from IU Education Abroad towards their study abroad journey:

• Attend First Steps Info session: https://go.iu.edu/FirstStepsInfoSession
• Meet with an Advisor: https://abroad.iu.edu/planning/meet-with-advisor.html
• Connect with Peer Advisors (IU students who’ve studied abroad) at abroadpa@iu.edu or drop-in hours in the Ferguson International Center, M-F 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

The Purdue University Virtual Visitation Program is an opportunity that includes a waiver of the application fee for prospective students interested in applying to PhD programs.  On September 22, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EST), the Purdue Office of Graduate Admissions will host a virtual Discover Purdue event via Zoom, which includes a “Preparing for Graduate School” information session and other events.

The program requires students to be nominated by specific departmental PhD programs. The Borch Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Purdue University seeks to nominate students with research interests in drug discovery, particularly in the areas of molecular pharmacology and medicinal chemistry. Please forward to students who may be interested in this event.

Students interested in our PhD program can request a nomination via a simple Qualtrics form. Deadline for completing the nomination request is August 26.

The Chemistry Department is looking for someone that would be interested in working 12-16 hours per week to assist around the building.  Tasks such as the following.

• Vacuum and empty trash/recycling in faculty and scientist offices.
• Empty or prepare spaces for construction or new research groups.
• Move research groups into new spaces.
• Move equipment for research groups.
• Move office furniture for various reasons.
• Assist with Shipping/Receiving.

The hourly pay is $15-17 per hour.  Contact crschaef@iu.edu for information.

Water Quality Testing: Hoosier Riverwatch Program

Service-Learning Course: Chemistry X170

Section 34326 – 1 credit hour

• Class meets Thursday 1:55-2:45p.m.
• Learn essential water quality tests
• Discuss water quality and water chemistry
• Learn about analytical instruments used in monitoring

• Water testing in local streams in student groups
• Help our local community!
• No course prerequisites: students of all backgrounds and interests welcome!

For more information, contact Prof. Ben Burlingham (bburling@iu.edu).

This course is a collaboration with the City of Bloomington and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Hoosier Riverwatch program (see http://www.hoosierriverwatch.com/).

Did you do well in BIOL-L 112? Seeking Undergrad Teaching Assistants for BIOL-Q 201 for Fall 2025 

Prof. Pamela Hanratty is seeking enthusiastic UTIN candidates to help teach BIOL-Q 201 (Biology for Elementary Education Majors) during the FALL 2025 semester. BIOL-Q 201 is an introductory-level, combination lecture and lab course for future elementary teachers. This course is taught IN PERSON.

Successful candidates should be available to teach co-teach a lab section meeting IN PERSON on TUESDAYS from 6:45-9:45pm for the entire Fall 2025 semester. You MUST be available at this specific time. If you are interested in teaching this EVENING lab section, you CANNOT have evening exams that conflict with the Tuesday evening lab time. You should also have earned at least an A- in BIOL-L 112 and have an overall GPA of at least 3.25.  Applicants should complete the Biology Department UTA application and personal statement, and also provide an unofficial transcript. See full instructions (with application form link) on THIS PAGE.

Please contact Prof. Pam Hanratty ( phanratt@iu.edu ) for more information and/or to schedule a Zoom interview.

Unlock your potential and launch your research career with the College Office of Undergraduate Research’s (OUR) Summer Experience program!

Are you a rising sophomore, junior, or senior eager to immerse yourself in meaningful, hands-on research? Are you seeking the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor and contribute to scientific discoveries? OUR Summer Experience is your gateway to an unforgettable summer of intellectual growth and professional development.

This intensive eight-week program, running from June 2 – July 25, 2025, provides a select cohort of highly motivated students with a transformative research experience. Drawing from years of successful immersive research programs, OUR Summer Experience is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in research and beyond.

(This program is intended to support students who are just beginning their research journey. Students who have been with a research group for more than three months are ineligible. OUR office will provide mentor matching for students who do not already have mentors.)

Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 30, 2025.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your summer and ignite your passion for discovery! Apply today at https://coaswebs.sitehost.iu.edu/machform/view.php?id=1202498.

For more information, see the attached flyer. Questions? Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research at collugrs@iu.edu.

Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics

• Our Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics program is a professional degree program, which educates and prepares students to enter the workforce as working professionals
• No GRE requirement
• This program has 2 concentration focuses:
  • Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
  • Forensic/Analytical Genetics
• The program curriculum contains two internships, which will provide our students with hand-on experiences necessary to exit the program and be competitive in the job market
• Our graduates are competitive for workforce deployment in the areas of:
  • Drug Testing and Analysis
  • DNA/ Genetic Testing & Analysis
  • Forensic Governmental Divisions
  • Hospital Clinical Labs
  • Cancer Genetics
  • Genealogy
  • Crime Laboratories
  • Research and Developmental Laboratories
• Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/forensic-toxicology-and-analytical-genetics
• Fall 2025 Application Deadline: July 25, 2025. We do review applications on a rolling basis, meaning, once you submit your application we will review it within a few weeks and let you know a decision shortly after.

The School of Public Health-Bloomington will launch a major in Sexual and Reproductive Health in the fall of 2025. This groundbreaking new degree program is the first of its kind in the nation and 1.5 years in the making. An informative webinar will be available for IU Bloomington students on Monday, April 21, at 12:30 p.m. EDT.