Archeology Month highlights the importance of studying human activity and culture through time. The fields of archeology, ethnology, anthropology, and folklore can offer insight to modern problems and context to societal behavior patterns. The state of Indiana’s focus for Archeology Month this year was on the production and use of alcohol in Indiana. The Campus… Read more »
Month: October 2021
National Day on Writing
National Day on Writing is a large-scale event dedicated to recognizing the role of writing in our daily lives. Established by the National Council of Teachers of English, National Day on Writing celebrates writing in all its forms and for all its purposes. IU East has been hosting events and activities related to National Day… Read more »
Electronic Records: Preserve to protect
Electronic records are a major part of our personal and professional lives, from the creative and academic work we publish online via journals, blogs, and social media platforms to the meeting minutes and published policies of individual groups, committees, and organizations. The majority of work is now online and we need to act in order… Read more »
Celebrating family history
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution in 2001 to establish October as Family History Month. In the FamilySearch blog “Why We Need Family History Now More Than Ever” Rachel Coleman explains that “Knowing our cultural background and where we came from can help us develop a strong sense of who we really are. The way… Read more »