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 »
Faculty & Staff
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 »
Catharsis: The Hook Up Reminder
Don’t forget to register as soon as possible! “The Hook Up: What’s Hot and What’s Not!” is an interactive, relevant, and hilarious exploration all about gender, consent, and relationships. Register here today to join us on October 7, 2020 @6pm! Attendance is limited, so sign up now!
R&D Proposals Due October 30
Just a reminder that proposals for the first round of Faculty Research Grant and Curriculum Development Grant programs are due at 4pm on Friday, October 30th. More information on these programs is available here https://academics.iusb.edu/research-off … pment.html If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at ezynda@iusb.edu. Erika
Invitation for Nominations for the Eldon F. Lundquist Award
The Senate Academic Personnel Committee invites nominations for the Eldon F. Lundquist Award. A dossier for the Lundquist Award, including the letter of nomination, supporting letters, the candidate’s C.V., and other documents, should be submitted electronically to the Chair of the Academic Personnel Committee Yi Cheng, ycheng@iusb.edu. The Lundquist Award is the campus’ highest faculty… Read more »
Flu Shot “Fun Fact” #2
Did you know it takes a “healthy” or immunocompetent person (someone who has a health immune system) approximately 2 weeks to gain full immunity after receiving their flu shot? GET YOUR FLU SHOTS NOW!! You MUST make an appointment! Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting in October we will be in Fireside, just off the Grill in… Read more »