Welcome to Part 4 of our ongoing series celebrating October as Careers in Student Affairs Month! (Be sure to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 too!) All month, we are highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Nancy Cross-Harris Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Nancy is the office and programs assistant at the… Read more »
Month: October 2025
First-Gen Week is November 3–7
Celebrate First-Gen Week as we highlight and honor IU’s first-generation community! This year’s theme is “The Future is First Gen: On Our Generational Run.” Join the generational run and help celebrate our first-generation students as they shape the future at IU! Check out opportunities to participate in First-Gen Week below and RSVP on beINvolved… Read more »
Opportunities for one-time volunteering on campus
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern On September 19 at Maxwell Hall, IU Student Government (IUSG) partnered with IU Corps and the Office of Rural Engagement (CRE) to create art kits with Creative Arts for Veterans. Tyler Body is the service coordinator for IUSG and helped coordinate this partnership with IU Corps. In his role,… Read more »
Celebrating Careers in Student Affairs Month: Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our ongoing series celebrating October as Careers in Student Affairs Month! (Be sure to read Part 1 and Part 2 too!) All month, we are highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Heather Bowns Bradford Woods Heather is assistant director of recreation therapy at Bradford Woods, and she has… Read more »
Who-who-who Hoosiers: Hikaru Akiba
Welcome to Student Life’s new monthly student spotlight series, Who-who-who Hoosiers! Read along as we shine a light on the people who make IU Bloomington a vibrant place to learn and grow. Hitting all the right notes When senior Hikaru Akiba joined the Marching Hundred her freshman year, the decision was more like muscle memory…. Read more »
Bloomington’s Out of the Darkness Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern On Sunday, October 19, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting their Bloomington Out of the Darkness Walk. The Out of the Darkness Walk is to raise money for suicide prevention and awareness. It also provides a supportive space for those affected by suicide to share their… Read more »
Complete more, win more!
Attention, Hoosiers! Want to score IU basketball tickets, get early access to housing renewal, or even secure an on-campus apartment for your family to stay in during move-out this May? You’re in luck—just complete two quick surveys and IU’s GenAI course for a chance to win! (This incentive program is sponsored by IU Residence Life.)… Read more »
Get involved and give back during October
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern October is full of opportunities for IU students to get involved, give back, and connect with the Bloomington community! Whether you’re looking to volunteer for a one-time event, support a local organization, or explore ongoing service opportunities, this month offers many ways to make a meaningful impact. IU Corps… Read more »
Celebrating Careers in Student Affairs Month: Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of our ongoing series celebrating October as Careers in Student Affairs Month! (Go here to read Part 1.) All month, we are highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Read on to learn more about each staff member and their Student Life journey. Kim Jenkins Groups Scholars Program Kim is currently… Read more »
Become a leader in the residence halls
Being a Resident Assistant or a CommUNITY Educator is more than just free housing and a line on your resume—it’s a tradition. RAs are leaders within the residence halls, providing personal and academic guidance to students as they navigate their time at IU, while CUEs are focused on shaping the residential environment to be a… Read more »