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December 2013

December 23, 2013

IU Northwest mourns the loss of physical plant employee Alex Mitic

After 32 years of service, Mitic had recently been honored at the campus’s retirement reception

Educational Leadership student says rigor of program led to her success

Dawn Swanson earned highest score IU Northwest has seen on state exam

December 19, 2013

IU Northwest honors retirees

Staff, faculty come together to recount memories, contributions of seven retiring individuals

December 17, 2013

Video Commentary

Students challenged to make complex arguments about social issues

IU Northwest summer course gives students opportunity to study abroad

‘Urbanization and Transformation in China’ includes weeklong trip to Shanghai July 25-31

December 16, 2013

IU Northwest campus closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 1

UITS support center, cafeteria and library reduce hours leading up to holiday, between semesters

December 13, 2013

IU Northwest to celebrate Homecoming Week Jan. 21-23

Festivities include alumni reception, men’s and women’s basketball games, guest speaker and more

December 12, 2013

IU Northwest to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with one-man play ‘Incognito’ on Jan. 22

Writer and actor Michael Fosberg to perform his story of finding his biological father, discovering he is African-American

December 10, 2013

Indiana University Scholarship applications open

All returning IU Northwest students eligible to apply

IU Northwest’s Charles Gallmeier promoted to rank of ‘Chancellor’s Professor’

High honor bestowed to faculty who contribute ‘highly meritorious performance’ in teaching, research, service

December 09, 2013

Apply now for the 2014 International Human Cadaver Prosection Program at IU School of Medicine – Northwest

Volunteers assist in preparing gross-anatomy donors as part of unique medical education program; application deadline March 30

December 04, 2013

IU seeking public input for multi-hazard mitigation plan for Northwest campus

Plan designed to reduce or eliminate impacts from disaster

December 03, 2013

Recognition shows that student athletes and coaches display integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship and servant leadership

November 2013

November 26, 2013

Alumna discovers her life’s work: helping veterans

Annemarie Goodman-Piekarczyk launches a new non-profit after getting degrees in psychology, anthropology

November 20, 2013

‘It’s all about giving back so others can have the tools to achieve what they can achieve’

In making a legacy live on, a Chicago lawyer gives to the urban campus he’s come to respect

November 19, 2013

Winter weather test set for November 21

Emergency test notification messages will be sent to students, faculty and staff

November 15, 2013

IU Northwest: A community of gratitude

Students, faculty, staff and alumni tell us what they are most thankful for

IU Northwest celebrates student scholarship at annual event

Chancellor bestows highest honor to campus supporters; students share inspiring stories of gratitude and success

November 12, 2013

Women's Basketball Coach Ryan Shelton Reaches 100th Victory Milestone

In 2007-08, Coach Shelton took over a failing program with just six student-athletes and battled through a difficult 0-24 season

November 07, 2013

IU Northwest's Winter Weather Policy

November 04, 2013

The Clothesline Project delivers intended message, gets folks talking at IU Northwest

Campus organizers of T-shirt exhibit observe trends, ponder future research on openness after victimization

November 01, 2013

21st Century Scholars get support to ‘finish in four’ at IU Northwest

Gary native sponsored by AmeriCorps to support first generation students

October 2013

October 31, 2013

IU Northwest to host wellness fair, blood drive on Nov. 19

Campus and community members may donate blood and obtain lab tests, health screenings and information on healthy living

October 25, 2013

Editorial

A Diverse Community: Recognizing our demographic facts as assets

October 23, 2013

Paying bills for your IU student?

New IU Bursar Pay system will streamline third-party access to bursar accounts

October 21, 2013

A philanthropic spirit rewarded

IUSM-NW student makes leap of faith to pursue his true calling; anonymous donor steps up to make a dream a reality

Office of Counseling Services supports a healthy student body

Free and confidential counseling helps students manage personal struggles for a better academic experience

October 10, 2013

IU Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Association kicks off nation’s first GLBT scholarship campaign with $500,000 challenge gift

Students enrolled at any IU campus may apply

October 08, 2013

‘Dracula’ comes to Theatre Northwest Oct. 30 – Nov. 9

IU Northwest’s Mark Baer to draw on recent stage combat training

October 04, 2013

Alumnus jumpstarts his IU medical education with mission trip

Neal Shah travels to remote Indian villages to provide care, gain physician skills

IU Northwest seniors present tool they created at ACS national meeting

October 03, 2013

IU Police Department – Northwest hosts ‘Coffee with a Cop’

Officers discuss issues with campus and community

October 02, 2013

IU Northwest students to offer free health screenings on Gleason path Oct. 3, 24, Nov. 14

‘Healthy Path’ program is public service provided by health services

October 01, 2013

IU Northwest diversity programming is fun, but also ensures acceptance, student success

IU Northwest announces October Diversity Programming events

Upcoming events to explore culture, education and ethics

September 2013

September 20, 2013

‘You have to give back’

IU Northwest emeritus professor Mark Reshkin dedicates scholarship to honor his late wife, assisting women following her career path

September 18, 2013

IU Northwest announces Board of Advisors

Diverse group of business, civic, nonprofit and education leaders to advise Northwest campus

IU Police Department – Northwest invites campus, community to have ‘Coffee with a Cop’ on Oct. 1

Meet campus officers, discuss community issues

September 12, 2013

IU Northwest, Ivy Tech select ‘The House on Mango Street’ as novel for reading initiative

Initiative kicks-off at IU Northwest with salsa dancing class, Latino youth discussion on Sept. 25

September 11, 2013

IU Northwest Writing Center works to make stronger writers

Free tutoring and workshops available to help students succeed

September 10, 2013

IU Northwest named a 2014 Military Friendly School® by G.I. Jobs

Northwest campus ranked in the top 20 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide

September 05, 2013

Get MORE out of your education with paid research with faculty mentors

Deadline to apply for Minority Opportunity for Research Experience program is Oct. 4

September 04, 2013

IBLC announces topics for annual legislative symposium

Event takes place Friday, Sept. 6 at IU Northwest

IU Northwest fall enrollment tops 6,300 students

Sixth consecutive record enrollment is the result of strong recruitment and retention efforts

September 03, 2013

IU Northwest welcomes latest faculty to their new posts

Seventeen faculty members are taking new jobs or are new to Gary campus

August 2013

August 26, 2013

IU Northwest colleagues look toward a productive year with a steadfast focus that ‘Every Student Matters’

In inaugural campus address, Chancellor Lowe discusses priorities, plans, impact for students, surrounding community

IU Northwest welcomes students with games, food, and entertainment

Fall semester kicks off with exciting campus events

Dr. William J. Lowe's Welcome Message

Academic Year 2013-14

August 23, 2013

Campus and traffic safety tips, parking reminders for the new semester

Meet some of IU Northwest’s newest students

Anxious to begin anew, students have plenty of resources to ensure their success

Campus and traffic safety tips, parking reminders for the new semester

August 20, 2013

Open public auditions for Theatre Northwest’s fall production of ‘Dracula’ begin Sept. 3

IU Northwest director seeks actors of all skill levels

August 15, 2013

Actors have it tough: Realistic fighting no easy feat

IU Northwest performing arts professor to introduce students to nuances of stage combat in fall class, upcoming production

August 05, 2013

IU Northwest opens fall enrollment for Adult Education classes

Career development, business, computers, and even line dancing among courses available

July 2013

July 24, 2013

IU Northwest senior launches drive to provide dental supplies, education to local underprivileged

Chemistry/pre-dental major seeking donations to distribute early next year

July 10, 2013

Alumna takes opportunity to new heights

Field experience in South Africa solidifies career goals for geology major

June 2013

June 28, 2013

2013 RedHawks Summer Basketball Camp July 15-18 is now sold out

Information for parents of registered campers

June 18, 2013

Lora Bailey named IU Northwest Dean of the School of Education

Wigle, current dean, to retire from post while remaining on faculty

IU School of Medicine – Northwest announces 2013 International Human Cadaver Prosection Program participants

More than 50 participants from around the world will gather for a three-day, hands-on anatomy workshop

June 17, 2013

IU supporters ‘since Day One’

Alums David and Louise Allard view higher education as building blocks for a strong society

June 14, 2013

IU Northwest announces Spring 2013 Dean's List

May 2013

May 31, 2013

Summer Orientation for New Students

May 28, 2013

A Healthy Community

A Comprehensive View of Healthcare

May 22, 2013

IU Northwest Kids College sessions planned in July

Citizenship camp, Police academy planned for July 15-26; basketball/leadership camp is July 22-26

IU Northwest Weekend MBA students travel to Thailand for lessons in international business

Trip abroad is highlight of AACSB-accredited program; past cohorts have been to Chile, Israel

IU Northwest alumna proves it is never too late to go to college

Linda Eyermann's career is going strong at South Shore Arts

May 15, 2013

IU Northwest mourns the loss of Garrett Cope, Sr.

Longtime Gary resident and IU alumnus, Cope served campus for nearly 50 years

May 08, 2013

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Michelle Velez

‘With hard work, persistence and a positive attitude, everything you want to accomplish can be possible.’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Michelle Velez

‘With hard work, persistence and a positive attitude, everything you want to accomplish can be possible.’

May 06, 2013

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Brittin Bailey

‘You have to put your mind to it and see through what you set out to do’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Sophia Olazaba

‘If you try really hard and you work really hard and you are really kind, anything is possible.’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: David Dimitroff

‘If you’ve thought it out well, and it’s something you truly desire to do, you can make it.’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Thaddis Jackson

Looking forward to being an agent of change

May 03, 2013

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Kris Taylor

‘I had a lot of setbacks, but I was determined that I was going to graduate.’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Kae Griffith

‘I am still amazed that I am here and that I’m going to graduate and I did it.’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Eden Strange

'It was time to reinvent myself'

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Roshini Selladurai

‘I know what my ultimate goal is, and one way or another, I am going to get there.’

Celebrating the Class of 2013: Brittin Bailey

‘You have to put your mind to it and see through what you set out to do’

May 01, 2013

IU Northwest voted as region’s best for MBA, online degree programs

Readers of Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly magazine chose favorites in many categories

April 2013

April 23, 2013

Sigma Alpha Pi Chapter of NSLS to induct 178 at ceremony April 26

Number of inductees sets new record for IU Northwest chapter

April 19, 2013

Want to learn how to build your own App? Come to Professor Kini’s garage

By introducing App creation skills, professor is bringing innovation to IU Northwest’s business education

April 16, 2013

Portage hoops star Nicki Monahan to attend IU Northwest

Indians’ All-Time Scoring Leader joins RedHawks backcourt

April 09, 2013

IU Northwest to host Adult Learner Preview Night May 29

Prospective students invited to tour campus, meet faculty, learn about college life

April 08, 2013

IU Northwest recognizes outstanding staff members, those celebrating service milestones

Recognition luncheon planned in April

April 05, 2013

IU, IU Northwest to provide summer tuition discount

Undergraduate students registering for Summer 2013 sessions to pay 25 percent less for summer courses

April 04, 2013

IU Northwest celebrates Communication Week April 15 - 20

Campus communicators to share insight on variety of topics

April 03, 2013

Renovation of RedHawk Café will result in summer closure of cafeteria

Little RedHawk Café will be open with limited service and menu items

April 02, 2013

IU Northwest forum to discuss immigration reform April 10

‘Shattering of Silences’ annual symposium aims to increase tolerance, tackle sensitive issues

April 01, 2013

IU, IU Northwest align with Gary city leaders in inaugural ‘Leadership IU’ program

Partnership hailed as an unprecedented way to drive positive change in communities

IU Northwest to host 23rd annual Forum on Child Abuse and Neglect April 26

Conference to focus on trauma-informed care in child welfare settings

March 2013

March 27, 2013

IU Northwest to host student research conference April 4

Students to present research on topics in arts and sciences

March 26, 2013

It's a Salad-bration!

IU Northwest Wellness Team advocates health with April 2 salad bar

March 22, 2013

Transportation: A need for an accessible, comprehensive regional transportation system

One Region Editorial by William J. Lowe, Chancellor

IU Northwest to hold blood drive April 18 at Portage University Center

Sign-up now; save up to three lives

March 21, 2013

IU Northwest to host Money Smart Resource Fair April 27

Money Smart Week press conference on April 18 announces finalists of Money Smart Kid contest

IU Northwest’s online student newspaper, The Redhawk Review, launches

Student-run newspaper covers campus and community news

March 20, 2013

IU alumni in Northwest Indiana to hold book drive as part of IU Cares Month

Donations can be made from March 25 through April 8

IU Northwest’s Amnesty International Club to celebrate ‘Eye on The Arab World’ Week March 26-28

‘Tunnel of Oppression’ interactive tour will shed light on issues of oppression

IU Northwest Office of Career Services helps students land jobs, create a rewarding career

Assessment tools, job databases, career counseling among the many services

March 15, 2013

IU Northwest student groups to host Oxfam Hunger Banquet on March 27

Event planned by SGA and Sigma Alpha Pi chapter of NSLS to highlight World Hunger Issues

March 14, 2013

IU School of Medicine – Northwest plans medical school admissions conference April 13

Event is geared toward new students as well as those applying to med school

IU Northwest alumni group encourages ‘Lifelong Learning’ during seminar April 10

Lee Botts, Great Lakes environmentalist, to discuss upcoming documentary

Closure of Purdue University Calumet's Academic Learning Center

Closure to affect IU Northwest course offerings

IU Northwest to host admissions and financial aid night at University Center in Portage on April 18

Prospective students can apply for admission, tour new facility

March 11, 2013

IU Northwest announces SPEA Public Affairs Month events

Topics covered from March 25 to April 24 include criminal justice, health, government policy, civic engagement

Officers, EMS taking IU Northwest’s academic research to the streets

Analysis by criminal justice professor leads to innovative evidence-based decision-making to help agencies better allocate services

IU Northwest announces Fall 2012 Dean's List

Congrats to all students

March 08, 2013

IU Northwest Geology Club to host Walk for Water April 13

Information session planned for April 9 on campus; walk to signify the struggle to obtain clean water in Africa

Garrison Wynn, motivational speaker and author, to headline IU Northwest Business Speakers Series Luncheon

April 25 event hosted by School of Business and Economics

IU Northwest marketing professor to present lecture on March 26

Talk will center on trade imbalance in U.S. and its influence on national, state, regional economies

IU Northwest undergraduates analyze historical implications of two Gary monuments

Revelations praised, to be published in South Shore Journal

March 07, 2013

IU Northwest offers new and future grads etiquette, networking, job search assistance

Career Week events scheduled for April 2 - 5

February 2013

February 25, 2013

Who needs test tubes? Chemistry students devise a new tool

IU Northwest students recognized by web site Mathematica for their creative use of mathematics software to demonstrate chemistry concepts

February 21, 2013

IU Northwest names Diane White as its new RedHawk volleyball coach

Westfield, Ind. resident brings no-nonsense approach to volleyball program

February 19, 2013

IU Northwest research forum delivers public affairs research to professionals

Student to discuss internship at final session on May 1

Acclaimed Chicana author to conduct writer’s workshop at IU Northwest

Lucha Corpi to answer questions, autograph books at March 21 event

February 18, 2013

The Big One-Dollar Book Sale returns to IU Northwest the week of March 18

Anthropology Club uses money raised to fund scholarships, stock classroom labs

IU Northwest to host 57th Annual Calumet Regional Science Fair and Associated Art Exhibit on March 9

Lake County students vie for advancement to state level competition

February 14, 2013

IU Northwest to host Women’s and Gender Studies student research conference ‘Celebrating Our Students’ on March 7

Musician Magdalen Hsu-Li to provide entertainment following presentations

IU Northwest kicks off RecycleMania collegiate recycling competition

Campus urged to use blue bins for recyclables; tournament taps campus rivalries to promote conservation

February 12, 2013

IU Northwest to participate in a University Center college fair in Portage on March 7

Prospective students invited to tour new facility

IU Northwest gallery features Bonnie Zimmer exhibit; reception planned for Feb. 21

Artist creates sculptures from disposed items, providing commentary on environmental issues

February 07, 2013

IU Northwest opens spring enrollment for Adult Education classes

Dental Office Administration, Event Planning and Photoshop among courses available

February 05, 2013

Wes Moore, a NY Times & Wall Street Journal best-selling author, to visit IU Northwest March 6

Author to discuss The Other Wes Moore as part of One Book…One Campus…One Community reading initiative

February 01, 2013

Lady RedHawks to make their case for postseason at home this Saturday vs. Rochester

Showdown has playoff implications for both teams

January 2013

January 31, 2013

IU, IU Northwest to host ‘Keeping the Dream Alive’ Dream Symposium on Feb. 23

Event follows the Dr. Bernice A. King Youth Rally

January 28, 2013

IU Northwest celebrates Black History Month with panel discussions, workshops, music, food and more

Events take place on and off campus during the month of February

January 24, 2013

Indiana University alumni groups launch food drive

Collections taken through Feb. 15

Don’t miss Grad Fair: Order your cap, gown and more

Grad Fair to take place on campus February 27. 28

January 23, 2013

College-bound students to get free help filing for financial aid through IU Northwest

College Goal Sunday set for Feb. 24

January 22, 2013

IU Northwest to host 2013 Science Olympiad

Regional Tournament scheduled for Feb. 23

IU Northwest observes Darwin Day Feb. 13

Evolutionary theories serve as foundation for a variety of faculty presentations exploring topics in science, humanities

January 18, 2013

IU Northwest invites community to ‘No Child’ performance on Feb. 20

One-woman show reflects themes of The Other Wes Moore, chosen book of campus’s reading initiative

January 17, 2013

IU Northwest proud to claim connection to acclaimed local documentary

Two alumni make up half of production crew on Grand Kankakee Marsh story, ‘Everglades of the North,’ now scheduled for a run at The Field Museum

IU Northwest Spring Preview Night scheduled for March 20

Prospective students invited to tour campus, meet faculty, learn about college life

January 16, 2013

IU Northwest School of Business offers free tax preparation

Families making under $50K annually are eligible for service

January 15, 2013

IU Northwest joins President Obama’s Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge

More than 250 institutions of higher education make campus pledge to emphasize interfaith cooperation, community service

January 14, 2013

IU Northwest students can track degree progress, compare academic scenarios and more online

For those who have enrolled since 2010, the degree audit function in OneStart is like having 24/7 access to advisors

January 09, 2013

IU Northwest geosciences professor heads to Montenegro on Fulbright Scholarship

Academic pursuits come full circle for Zoran Kilibarda, Ph.D. who will return to his hometown to teach for Spring 2013 semester

IU Northwest gallery features Blanca Lopez Legacy exhibit; reception planned for Jan. 16

Exhibit brings work of alumna home as fitting tribute to late artist

January 08, 2013

IU Northwest to hold blood drive Jan. 28

Student Alumni Association recruiting donors Jan. 14, 17, 23

January 02, 2013

IU Northwest to launch One Book…One Campus…One Community reading initiative January 17

The Other Wes Moore, a story of two boys with astonishingly different destinies, selected as this year’s read; author to visit campus March 6

IU Northwest expands library hours for Spring 2013 semester

Beginning January 7, library will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday

August 2012

August 27, 2012

Meet some of IU Northwest’s newest students

Anxious to begin anew, students have plenty of resources to ensure their success