To meet the candidate just click the zoom link during the hours posted!

SOFIA GLADUN – SENATOR AT LARGE
https://iu.zoom.us/j/3602624692
● Tuesdays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
● Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

BENSON JENGELA – SENATOR AT LARGE
https://iu.zoom.us/j/6589265437
● Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
● Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
● Saturdays 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

AMANDA PARKINSON – SENATOR AT LARGE
https://iu.zoom.us/s/84687061060
● Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
● Thursdays 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
● Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
BRENT NEWCOMB – VICE PRESIDENT

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/5930447456?pwd=Q1lPTG9YTm41a1JXanQrZzlCOTA1Zz09
● Tuesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
● Thursdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vAFcXdmGBYY3yyqOD1B4fc5CefYeyD4b/view?usp=sharing

For Women’s History Month, the SGA Philanthropy Committee is hosting a donation drive for the YWCA! We are asking primarily for women’s hygiene products, including new pads, tampons, panty liners, etc. Other types of hygiene products are also being accepted, such as body wash, soaps, deodorant, and toothpaste.

The donation boxes are located in various places throughout campus from March 22-26th, including in Northside in front of Joshi Hall, in the EA lobby, by the parking garage entrance in Weikamp, in the Honors Lounge in the Admin building, and in the SGA Office in SAC 202.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the philanthropy chair, Sara McMahon, at mcmahons@iu.edu.

https://titanatlas.iusb.edu/event/7000564

Please join us for a virtual Coffee with the Chancellor

Wednesday, March 31 | 3:30 p.m.

Join Chancellor Elrod and your IU South Bend colleagues for a virtual coffee with the chancellor. This coffee event will share information on campus climate and prevention efforts in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness month, as well as updates on COVID response, strategic planning, and more. As always, bring questions as well as stories of achievements. Instructions for joining the meeting will be available at https://iusb.edu/chancellor/coffee-with-the-chancellor.html by 2:30 p.m. the afternoon of the event.

Financial Aid Team

This week’s COVID Superstars is our Financial Aid & Scholarship team: Lorie Williams, Emily Hoover, Tabitha Kingsbury, Cyndi Lang, Melissa Pace, Matt Perry, Zach Snider, Kylie Thomison, and our committed work-study students Cass Ryder, Josie Pyke, and Gabby Gabrielson.

Here is what their nominators had to say:

“Words cannot express the magnitude and amazing service commitment of the Financial Aid & Scholarships (FA&S) Office to maintain timely and efficient service to our students and others before, during, and I am confident to say, after COVID. Though COVID created some obstacles for our students; FA&S removed those obstacles by providing a secure website to upload required documents; they conducted class presentations via zoom; they hosted zoom calls with students and/or parents; they joined other department student zoom meetings to provide help; they provided students with an option for in-person meetings (following social distances requirements…of course!).

The FA&S team is incredible educators, helping others to understand the complex world of federal and state aid; scholarships; and other resources available. They participated in events throughout the campus and state to assist students with processing requirements to receive their aid eligibility. During our peak enrollment periods, the office received over 900 calls and emails per week; and stayed committed to keeping time with processing requirements so all students could receive their aid eligibility timely. Also, the office continued to show its commitment to our students with mailed/emailed communication to over 5000 potential and active students weekly.

The FA&S Office displayed their stronger cohesive team committed to our University. May they be proud of the work they do and the difference they make to all who come in contact with the office.”

We also received a few individual recognitions for Financial Aid that we’d like to highlight:

 “Melissa Pace helps students in-person or on the phone, offering her help so students and parents can resolve any processing delays. She processes documentation within 24 hours of receipt so our office can serve the student timely and efficiently for the students to receive their aid which allows students less stress and more time to focus on their studies. Melissa has been a team player working extra hours to service our students, always making them her priority.”

“Emily Hoover is my go-to person when I have questions about financial aid and like most of us who aren’t financial aid experts, I have a LOT of questions! She is quick to assist and routinely goes above and beyond to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. Recently, my calls to her have started with “so here’s the story…” Not only does she not hang up immediately, but rather she transforms from financial aid counselor to detective as she helps me sort out what is going on with a student’s aid and what next steps should be. She is an invaluable asset to this University’s students and staff.”

“Cyndi Lang provides fast, reliable, knowledgeable service that opens a wide range of opportunities for students and faculty alike. She finds innovative ways to work within the legal guidelines while providing students the support they need to continue their educations and take advantage of the work-study program to gain access to learning experiences and develop new skills. Hiring student employees was especially complicated during the pandemic, but Cyndi answered all of my questions, helped students access their records, and provided me with the information I needed to complete the hiring process. Cyndi was already a Pre-Covid Superstar, but has also notably excelled in helping others to get the information and aid they need to survive, and sometimes even thrive, during these difficult times.”

Interested in nominating someone you know? Follow the link provided:

A COVID Superstar is an IU South Bend campus employee that has been recognized for their efforts in making the campus safer, assisting departments in transitioning to remote work, or has shown extraordinary patience and problem-solving skills during the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to learn more about our past COVID Superstars? Visit our new COVID Superstar Webpage. You may also submit a COVID Superstar nomination here.

Mobile Device Security Standard IT 12.1 

IMPORTANT: IU Mobile Device Security Standard 

This notice is to serve as a reminder of Indiana University’s mobile device security standard, otherwise known as IT Policy 12.1. In summary, the policy states that all IU employees (faculty, staff, affiliates and student-workers) who use a mobile device, regardless of who owns the device, to access, store or manipulate institutional data, including accessing their IU email, must meet the following requirements on the mobile device: 

• Require a minimum 4-character passcode using at least two unique characters;
• Require your device to auto lock after a maximum of 15 minutes of inactivity;
• Require your device to lockout or wipe after 10 incorrect access attempts.

Mobile devices should never be used to access, store, or manipulate critical information.  

Employees must notify it-incident@iu.edu if the device is lost, stolen or otherwise compromised. Additionally, the device must be wiped (i.e., factory reset) to ensure all data has been erased before transferring ownership (sales, trade-in, etc.). 

You can view IT policy 12.1 in its entirety at the following link: https://protect.iu.edu/online-safety/policies/it121.html  

You can get more information on IU’s classification levels of institutional data at the following link: http://policies.iu.edu/policies/categories/information-it/data-management/DM-01.shtml#definitions   

If you have any questions, or would like assistance with device configuration, please contact the UITS Support Center at (574) 520-5555 or helpdesk@iusb.edu

University Information Technology Services
IU South Bend

Phishing attacks require continued diligence. Phishing emails 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 the validity of every email message before clicking links, downloading attachments or providing information to an unknown third-party.

Here are a few pointers to help you avoid being phished:

• It is very important to validate that the from address is actually the sender’s legitimate address.
• Emails from outside our organization will contain the [External] flag in the subject line. Pay special attention to these messages as phishing attempts will most likely occur outside of IU.
• Never email passphrases, personal or financial information.
• Be cautious about opening any attachment or downloading any files from emails you receive, regardless of who sent them.
• Never click on a link in an email whose author you do not know.
• Look for digital signatures on email messages from within IU, this provides an easy mechanism to validate the actual sender.

Find out more about phishing education and training at IU – https://phishing.iu.edu

If you have any questions, please contact the UITS Support Center at (574) 520-5555 or helpdesk@iusb.edu

University Information Technology Services
IU South Bend

Join us on Wednesday at 5:30 PM on Zoom as we continue to talk about justice! For our Zoom link, please email us at iusb@ratiochristi.org.

What is “justice”? If atheism is true, is it possible? What about the Bible? Is there justice in Christianity? Students of all backgrounds are welcome to join us.

The arts are a pivotal force for healing through artistic expression, therapeutic work, and a language framework for exchanging ideas and emotions. This engaging panel discussion will highlight this critical work and the artists and healthcare providers making it happen in Michiana.

Speakers will include Jeff Horwat (Assistant Professor of Fine Arts, Art Education, IU South Bend), David Labrum, MFA, MS, LMHC (Art Counselor for Center for Hospice Care and Riverbend Cancer Services), Sharon Pape, OTD, MS, OTR, FNAP (Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director, IU South Bend), and Meganne Masko (Music Therapist and Assistant Professor, Music and Arts Technology, IUPUI).

Registration is open now for Raclin Represents: Healing and the Arts. This second webinar in the series will occur on Monday, March 29, 2021, at 12 pm. Register for this webinar in advance at https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HMxaEgAzQzKQ99p3afenew

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing specific information about joining the webinar. To access these webinars, audience members will enter a web address in their computer or mobile internet browsers, which will prompt them to register and download the software. Viewing these webinars requires installing a free app by Zoom. Registrants will receive instructions for downloading and using this app through the webinar sign-up process.