Service-Learning is an active method of learning in which students engage in structured community service and reflect on the meaning of that service. There are numerous service-learning opportunities and events at IU East, often associated with an academic course but always dedicated to helping you develop your spirit of service. (more info: http://www.iue.edu/servicelearning) Almost 1,000… Read more »
Month: March 2013
Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month, and a good time to reflect, not just on pioneering women who have changed the world, from Boudica or Hatshepsut to Hillary Clinton or Condoleezza Rice, but those who have changed our own lives, in big and small ways. Of course, the library stands ready to help you with your… Read more »
Social Workers Unite
March is national Social Work Month, and a great time to recognize the work of all those who are and who are studying to become social workers. From its origins in combating poverty to the modern effort towards equality and justice, social work has been a source of hope to millions. First celebrated in 1964,… Read more »
Finding Peer Reviewed Articles
A common question students have is, “How do I tell if an article has been peer-reviewed?” A peer-reviewed journal is one in which other experts in the field read the articles before they are printed, and verify that the research is sound and that they are suitable for publication. It is a method for improving… Read more »