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 »
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The Annual Cancer Support Community Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K
By Charlotte Murphy This Saturday, October 5 at Assembly Hall, Cancer Support Community of South-Central Indiana (CSC) will host its annual Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K Run and Walk to celebrate the life and survivorship of those affected by cancer. Day in and day out, CSC works to support those who have faced hopelessness and social… Read more »
Careers in Student Affairs Month Staff Spotlights 2024: Part 1
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. Molly Weiler Office for Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim Advocacy Molly Weiler is the Assistant Director… Read more »
IU Corps: Breaking Barriers in Bloomington: A Habitat for Humanity at Indiana University Speaker Series
By Charlotte Murphy, IU Corps On April 10, 2024, Habitat for Humanity at Indiana University hosted a speaker panel, Breaking Barriers in Bloomington: A Solution to Shelter. The panel featured four speakers from various nonprofit organizations in the local Bloomington community. During this event, students were able to learn more about the diverse spectrum of… Read more »
IU Corps: Protective Order Project
By Christy Avery The Protective Order Project (POP) is a law student-directed project at the Indiana University Maurer School of Law that utilizes the skills and knowledge of law school students, volunteers and resources from Middle Way House and volunteer attorneys. Working with a volunteer attorney and a professor, law students help victims of domestic… Read more »
IU Volunteer Corps: Increasing Access to Locally Grown Food
By IU Corps On Feb. 10th, 2024, members of IU Corps student organization, Volunteer Corps, volunteered their time at a local lettuce greenhouse. The greenhouse is owned by Lauren McCalister and her family. This locally-owned greenhouse provides space to grow lettuce sold at the People’s Cooperative Market of Bloomington. People’s Cooperative Market, a community-driven market… Read more »
Making the Arts More Accessible with Design: 4 Questions with Shriyash Shete
By IU Corps During his time as a graduate student at IU, Shriyash volunteered with IU Corps Student Agile Response Team (START) from March to August 2021 with the Martinsville Arts Council, where he combined his passion for design with the community’s need to increase accessibility to the arts. Shete, who currently works as a… Read more »
5 Questions With… Ninjia Miles, Director of Development for The Black Philanthropy Circle
By IU Corps The Black Philanthropy Circle works with Indiana University and the Indiana University Foundation to formulate programs for engagement and philanthropy in higher education to support Black alumni, faculty, staff, students, donors, and allies. Learn more with IU alum Ninjia Miles, director of development for the group. Q: What does the Black Philanthropy… Read more »
4 Questions With… Aissatou Mbengue, President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
By IU Corps As president of the IU student chapter of the NAACP, sophomore and anthropology major, Aissatou Mbengue, connects underrepresented minority students and student groups with service and advocacy opportunities for civil rights and social justice causes. Nationally, more than 2 million activists work through the NAACP to foster inclusiveness and provide issues education…. Read more »
4 Questions With… Nia Henry, President of Alpha Kappa Alpha
By IU Corps IU’s Too Tuff Tau chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., strives to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women, alleviate issues that women face, and provide service. Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted a Blankets for a Kause event Jan. 23, at which members handmade… Read more »