In examining the current news environment, it can be disheartening to see the vast divide in political perspective that colors or slants vital reporting. While partisan reporting allows consumers to feel more comfortable, having their own biases reinforced, it makes searching for the facts that inform opinions more difficult. It also complicates finding common ground… Read more »
Month: January 2021
Academic Video Online: Selected Films, from Counseling to Continents Bicycle Tours
IU East subscribes to Academic Video Online and through the “Build by Choice” program we gain perpetual ownership to the titles most used during the previous year. Selections include group psychotherapy for survivors of sexual abuse, legal interviewing, and the five-year journey of a Swiss endurance athlete. In this blog we highlight several interesting offerings…. Read more »
American protest music: a brief history
While Americans have always performed music, serious study of American musical forms only begins in the 20th century. John Lomax, beginning as a graduate student at Harvard, was among the very first to take interest in traditional American music, and he began his work with “cowboy” songs, which detailed the lives of what he felt… Read more »
Beginning … again: Academic resources for a successful Spring semester
With 2020 behind us (whew!) it’s time to look forward to a new year and new opportunities. A new semester is a fresh start, and we want to share useful and reliable resources, culled from past Campus Library blogs, that can benefit your academic work. Just a few clicks and you’re on your way to… Read more »