By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern New this year, IU Volunteer Corps hosted a Fall Day of Service. On November 22 and 23, members of Volunteer Corps volunteered at Pantry 279 to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes. This year, Pantry 279 was able to distribute 2,711 meal boxes to the Monroe County community. These boxes fed… Read more »
Jamartae Jackson named Director of First Generation and Limited-Low Income Student Programs
The Office of Student Life is excited to announce Jamartae Jackson as the inaugural Director of First-Generation and Limited-Low Income Student Programs. Jackson joined the IU community on January 13. “I’m extremely excited to be a member of the Hoosier family,” Jackson said. “Participating in the journey and development of first-generation college students gives me… Read more »
Providing Ample Resources All Year Round – The Story of Pantry 279
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern Pantry 279 is a permanent food pantry that was built by ten Girl Scouts from Troop 69-279 in 2015. Based out of Ellettsville, IN, the pantry serves over 1,800 families a month. The girls started the pantry for those in need from their community and the surrounding areas. What… Read more »
American Red Cross: Disaster Team Relief Volunteers
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern Every 8 minutes, the American Red Cross responds to an emergency. But what happens after the initial emergency response? After the emergency phase of a response has been completed by the Red Cross, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers help to provide recovery and address lingering community needs. These teams… Read more »
Counseling and Psychological Services re-accredited by IACS
Counseling and Psychological Services has recently been fully re-accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses worldwide. IACS’ rigorous accreditation process involves detailed documentation, a comprehensive site visit evaluation, and multiple peer reviews in… Read more »
Samantha Smith named AVP for Health and Well-Being
Samantha Smith, director of health promotion at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, has been named Associate Vice Provost for Health and Well-Being in the Office of Student Life, effective January 13, 2025. “As we work toward our vision of a premier and thriving student experience at IU Bloomington, health and well-being plays a critical… Read more »
IU students making significant impact at Riley Hospital for Children
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Intern Each year, students in IU Dance Marathon get to meet children at Riley Hospital for Children and make an impact on their lives. IU Dance Marathon is the second-largest student-run philanthropy in the world that has raised more than $53 million in total for Riley Hospital for Children in… Read more »
Alpha Phi Omega’s Annual Rubber Duck Formal
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps Student Intern Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a co-ed international service fraternity at Indiana University founded on the principles of Scouting America, a youth program that provides character development and leadership training. APO is rooted in the cardinal principles of leadership, fellowship, and service. Put into action, this manifests as… Read more »
Careers in Student Affairs Month Staff Spotlights 2024: Part 4
October is Careers in Student Affairs Month! To celebrate, the Office of Student Life is highlighting staff members from different teams and departments. Learn more about each staff member and their Student Life journey by reading the spotlights below. Missy Godsey Office of Student Life Finance Missy is a Finance Specialist for Office of Student… Read more »
Pre-election and post-election events at IU
The upcoming election is likely producing questions, curiosities, and emotions for students. We are fortunate to have a campus made up of many micro-communities where students will be able to engage in thoughtful conversations about the upcoming election and associated results. Check out opportunities to participate in election-related events and discussions from Student Life and… Read more »