One hundred years ago, nine newspapers got together to sponsor a spelling competition for middle school students at the national level. While the words and the spellers have changed, the National Spelling Bee celebrated its 100th anniversary on May 31. This year’s winner, Faizan Zaki, is from Allen, TX and took second place last year. … Read more »
Library Resources
Mindful May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of mental well-being. While conversations around mental health are becoming more common, it can still be difficult to know where to start when caring for your own mental health. Fortunately, many national organizations offer valuable resources to help guide you: Mental Health… Read more »
Women Who Serve
IU East is fortunate to have over 100 veterans as part of our student body, 52 of them women, including this year’s stirring commencement speaker, Brea Hunter. The perspectives and lived experiences of veterans and active-duty servicemembers adds immeasurably to the discussion in any classroom, from nursing to history to criminal justice. IU East seeks… Read more »
May is Zombie Awareness Month
Although the term “zombie” dates to the late 18th century, Western depictions of zombies are fairly recent, although myriad in interpretation. Zombies are generally associated with Haiti, a connection fostered through literature at least since the early 20th century. While Wade Davis’ examination of zombies in 1986 became a bestseller and led to a movie… Read more »
Ace Your Finals with Pop-Up Research: Your Library’s Secret Weapon!
It’s that time of the semester. Final projects are coming due. Final exams are next week. Graduation is in a couple weeks. Have last minute questions about your research? Stop by the Library for Pop-Up Research at the Library! Mark your calendars! Tuesday, April 29th. Don’t have time on Tuesday? Reach out to your IU… Read more »
Here’s the (Lib)Key to Quick Article Access
The IU East Campus Library subscribes to an excellent service that brings students and faculty straight to the articles they want by providing instant access and eliminating paywalls. LibKey is a suite of tools that help researchers locate and view research articles with fewer clicks. There are three LibKey features that IU East researchers can… Read more »
New year, new habits: How to make the best of 2025 on campus
It’s a whole new semester and the start of a new year. Why not take advantage of all this newness and do some new things on campus? There’s many opportunities to engage with other students, find new places to study and take in some of the work that your fellow students and community members have… Read more »
Navigating Mental Health During the Holidays and Winter Season
The holiday season and winter months can be a challenging time for people. While this period often brings joy and celebration, it is also the coldest and darkest time of the year, and it can lead to feelings of stress, loneliness, and depression. Here are some tips to help you maintain your mental health during… Read more »
The End (of the semester) is Nigh!
As the end of the semester approaches, it’s the perfect time to gather all the research resources you need for your final projects and exams. The IU East Campus Library is here to support you with a wealth of materials, from academic journals and books to online databases and a quiet place to study. Make… Read more »
International Education Week
The benefits gained from international education – from brief study abroad trips to full semesters spent in other countries – include enhanced perspective, communication, and a level of ‘big picture’ thinking that is hard to replicate with any other experience. Not only does international education expand student horizons, it also increases future employment options; building… Read more »