Here’s the latest in our 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. From farm to foreign policy: Tabor Walls champions nuclear disarmament When you talk to Tabor Walls, you know he’s going to do big… Read more »
Office of Student Life
Celebrating Careers in Student Affairs Month: Part 4
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 »
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 »
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 »
Student Life Support: Midterms Resources
Midterms are coming up, and we know it can be a stressful time for students. Here are some tips from the Office of Student Life for a successful and safe midterm season! Stressed about an exam? Need a quiet place to study? There are academic resources available to help! Check out student-favorite study spots at… Read more »
Jill Behrman 5K celebrates 25 years of remembrance and resilience
On Saturday, November 1, Indiana University Recreational Sports will host the 25th annual Jill Behrman 5K Walk/Run (JB5K), a vibrant celebration of life, resilience, and student leadership. What began as a heartfelt response to tragedy has grown into one of IU’s most beloved community events, honoring the memory of Jill Behrman, an IU student and… Read more »
Celebrating the inaugural cohort of the Student Life Fellows Program
The Office of Student Life is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the Student Life Fellows Program. This exciting new initiative is designed to foster growth, connection, and leadership among colleagues who are deeply committed to enhancing the student experience. Please join us in congratulating the remarkable colleagues selected for this inaugural class: Erika… Read more »
Introducing the GenAI Challenge
Complete the GenAI 101 Canvas course, win prizes—it’s that easy. The Office of Student Life is excited to introduce the GenAI Challenge! In alignment with Indiana University’s commitment to innovation and student engagement, two campus-wide competitions will be launched to promote course completion and celebrate community spirit: one focused on residence halls, and the other… Read more »
Student Life’s involvement with New Student Orientation grows to new heights
Good news, incoming students: when it comes to getting you ready for Hoosier life, IU definitely understood the assignment. Every summer, IU’s New Student Orientation program gives incoming fall students and their families a chance to learn about IU offices, resources, and services that support student success while meeting other new students and families. This… Read more »
Celebrating our 2025 Student Life Staff Excellence Awards winners
The Office of Student Life hosted its 38th Annual Student Life Staff Excellence Awards on Monday, May 12. Not only does the ceremony recognize the outstanding contributions of our award winners, it’s a time for the team to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible people who make up the heartbeat of Student Life. Nominations were… Read more »