Coming up on 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, Master Sergeant (MSG) Stephen Tatar has gained a wealth of experience and accomplishment. He has completed three combat tours in Iraq and one tour in Afghanistan, received numerous awards, and served as senior military science instructor for the IU Indianapolis Army ROTC program over… Read more »
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Culinary creativity takes center stage in SHHS’s new teaching kitchen
As Indianapolis prepares for the World Food Championships competition this weekend at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, students studying food and beverage operations showcased their talent by creating charcuterie boards in the IU Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences’ (SHHS) new 1,000-square-foot state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Designed as a resource for both the campus and the… Read more »
TESM Launches New Majors in Tourism, Event and Hospitality
The Department of Tourism, Event, and Sport Management (TESM) at IU Indianapolis is thrilled to announce the launch of three new majors: tourism, hospitality and event management, in addition to sport management. Each major offers an experience-based education, allowing students the flexibility to earn credit for work experience while building their resumes and professional networks…. Read more »
Teachers lead charge against obesity, inspire fitness culture in Indiana schools
First-year physical education and health teacher Sven Strom already knows the rewards of helping kids be physically active. A teacher at Brownsburg, Indiana, East Middle School, Strom believes that setting a standard for active lifestyles and creating a “culture of fitness” benefits both young people and communities alike. “The most rewarding thing for me is… Read more »
One-of-a-kind college experience strengthens student bonds and cultivates leadership skills
Tucked away in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, is Indiana University’s Camp Brosius, a unique destination filled with opportunities for team building, leadership development and community bonding. Camp Brosius was established in 1921 to provide physical education courses for the Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union, the precursor to IU’s physical education program. College camp brings… Read more »
Bridge Week: Spanning the gap between first-year experience and college success
It’s the first day of classes. You walk into a cavernous lecture hall, with 200 unfamiliar faces that couldn’t be less interested in you. Your professor bustles in, and without so much as a “good morning,” starts droning about the syllabus, expectations, and exam dates. You try to introduce yourself to the person sitting two… Read more »
Dancing Together: Live Laugh Dance empowers youth while forging connections and rewarding students
Live Laugh Dance is a summer enrichment program for adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome. Born out of Clinical Associate Professor of Kinesiology Rachel Swinford’s Ph.D. dissertation, the program combines adapted dance, creative movement, and meaningful connections to bolster participants’ self-confidence while providing opportunities for them to be physically active. “This program began in… Read more »
Student support, clinical excellence distinguish IU Physician Assistant Studies program
When the 44 members of the IU Physician Assistant (PA) Class of 2025 put on their white coats in a time-honored ceremony on August 2, they will be celebrating not only personal achievement, but also the collective success of their entire class. “I recently asked these students what they were most proud of as a… Read more »
Researcher’s one-act play tackles human impact on the planet
Shared on behalf of Sally Wasmuth Reserve your seats now forThe Only Issue, a one-act play born out of a collaboration between occupational therapy and professional theater. The Only Issue: A play about humans, the planet, and our collective way forward is the latest offering from IU occupational therapy (OT) researcher and assistant professor Sally… Read more »
IPREP receives Insight Into Diversity magazine’s 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM award
Indianapolis—Today, the IU School of Health & Human Sciences, on behalf of the IU Indianapolis IPREP program, received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups to enter the fields of science, technology,… Read more »