The faculty and staff of the IU South Bend Libraries hope you will join us on Zoom, Thursday December 10 at 2 p.m. for a virtual retirement party for Dean Vicki Bloom. During Dean Bloom’s tenure here, the IU South Bend Libraries have made great progress in many different areas; most notably, in technology, digital archives, scholarly… Read more »
Faculty & Staff
UCET Colleague Connections
FRIDAY! Are you missing hallway conversations with colleagues? Join UCET for some conversation and commiseration at our Colleague Connections Zoom hours. Drop in when you can and catch up with colleagues, talk about what’s working and what’s not with your classes, and share how you’re coping with this crazy semester. Friday, Oct 9, 3 –… Read more »
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Please join us throughout the month of October, to increase Domestic Violence Awareness, and show caring support for survivors of abuse! CHECK OUT our campaign to help raise awareness. CREATE & POST hope-filled art in support of survivors of abuse, using the hashtag: #IUSBSupportsSurvivors2020. DONATE personal hygiene products for survivors. PARTICIPATE in online campus programs… Read more »
IUSB Ratio Christi’s weekly club meeting
Ratio Christi is a club devoted to discussing big questions: Is there objective right and wrong? Does God exist? Who was/is Jesus, and why does it matter? …and many others just like them. This week, we’ll be discussing the historical reliability of the Biblical gospels. Join us on Zoom this Thursday at 5:30 P.M.. For… Read more »
Know Your 21st Century Scholarship Success Plan Workshop
Come join us to ask questions about: understanding your eligibility; knowing what is required; and learn what ScholarTrack is. Featuring: IU South Bend 21st Century Scholar Academic Success Coach: KATHY MILLER Meet our specialist and learn how we are here to help you succeed. Visit our website for workshop information times and a link to… Read more »
Veterans Book Club, Oct. 28: Slaughterhouse Five
The IUSB Schurz Library sponsors a veterans book club that meets periodically throughout the semester. This fall it will be a Zoom event. For the kickoff, on October 28th, we have rescheduled a discussion originally slated for last March. The featured book will be Slaughterhouse Five, by Indiana author Kurt Vonnegut. This is a fun… Read more »
IT Notice: How To Avoid Being Phished
Phishing attacks require continued diligence. Phishing emails trying to exploit COVID are on the rise. These are stressful times and UITS is here to give you some pointers to help you from being phished. Nefarious senders of phishing emails are stepping up their efforts to con you. Please remember to take the time to assess… Read more »
SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program
SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program (https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart?utm_source=MDRe1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SMART2021) is an opportunity for students pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to receive a full scholarship and guaranteed civilian employment with the Department of Defense upon degree completion. SMART Benefits: Full tuition Summer… Read more »
Free Digital Learning Day, October 24
IU South Bend Libraries in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and Informatics will be hosting a FREE Digital Learning Day on campus on Saturday, October 24 from 10-3 in Wiekamp Hall. The aim of this program is to expose middle and high-school students to digital skills needed in the 21st century, with a focus on computer science, coding, and… Read more »
IT Notice: October Is Cyber Security Awareness Month: Safe Handling of Critical Data
October is National Cyber Security Awareness month, an opportunity to remind everyone of the need to protect critical data and the provisions associated with the handling of such data. Critical data requires special care and handling, especially when inappropriate handling of the information could result in: Criminal or civil penalties Identity theft or personal financial loss Invasion of privacy,… Read more »