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December 2015

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December 16, 2015

Season's Greetings 2015

December 08, 2015

Class Notes: December 2015

Alumna now owns CPA firm named a ‘Firm of the Future’

Notes of Distinction: Dec 2015

Health & Wellness Center offers flu vaccine to campus community

Flu shots remain free to students, employees with IU health insurance

Ramped up recruitment efforts paying off

Events for prospective students have record turnout; retooled orientation promises to make students feel connected, supported

December 07, 2015

Ambitious campaign has IU uniting ‘For All’

IU Northwest intends to raise $8 million by bicentennial year to support students, faculty, learning environments and a healthier region

December 03, 2015

IU President Michael A. McRobbie ‘on the move’ with state, regional campus visits

His stop at IU Northwest Nov. 12 included tour, visits with students

Alumni Association honors those who give back to campus at 2015 Homecoming Breakfast

Alumnus Garry Aloia receives Outstanding Service Award; Dee Dotson receives Student Spirit Award

December 01, 2015

Actuarial science program earns acclaim

Michelle Guan’s associateship status yields $5,000 grant to provide student support

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November 2015

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November 23, 2015

Campus, community asked to share initiatives for IU diversity assessment

Consulting firm to evaluate diversity efforts across IU campuses

November 16, 2015

IU President tours Port of Indiana, watches steel-making process during NWI visit

As part of IU Northwest visit, Michael McRobbie learns about the economic engines unique to region and their impact on state

November 09, 2015

Class Notes: November 2015

Business and pre-law alumna says IU Northwest set her up for success

November 06, 2015

AQIP is Here

Continuous Quality Improvement Open Forum Nov. 9

'Operation Homecoming' selected as campus read for 2016-17

Emotional stories of war, military service to fuel discussions during future events

November 04, 2015

Notes of Distinction: Nov 2015

IU Northwest shows gratitude for one couple’s enduring commitment

Cal and Cathy Bellamy to be honored at Chancellor’s Medallion celebration

Top economics student proudly serves her country

Army National Guard has taught Maria Espana respect, cooperation, and has enriched her education

‘Sometimes, the things you don’t want to do are good for you’

Joining the Navy was at first an act of desperation; now, an IU Northwest nursing student can’t wait to return

‘Coming from the military to college is challenging’

William Dillin, a recent grad and veteran, credits much of his college and career success to military training

After 35 years in U.S. Army, this veteran proves the transition to college is possible, rewarding

SFC Joe Collins to graduate this spring with bachelor’s in business

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October 2015

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October 20, 2015

Students have fun giving back during UAEA's Philanthropy Week

KanJam tournament yields 900+ food items for on-campus food pantry

‘Operation Homecoming’ is IU Northwest campus read for 2015-16

Emotional stories of war, military service to fuel discussion during fall events

October 15, 2015

IU Northwest invites public comment on University

Higher Learning Commission plans visit to campus for upcoming re-accreditation

October 14, 2015

National Science Foundation – Advancing Indiana Math and Science kickoff is Oct. 22 at IU Northwest

Kickoff coincides with Fall Preview Night

October 12, 2015

‘Hedda Gabler' comes to Theatre Northwest Nov. 5-8, 12-14

Reservations recommended; tickets $10

October 06, 2015

IU Northwest Launches ‘Career Connections’ for alumni

Website to connect IU Northwest alumni with resources to advance their careers, opportunities to help current students as they begin theirs

November events bring alumni back home, celebrate student scholarships

Homecoming is Nov. 7; Chancellor's Medallion event Nov. 12

‘Why I Give’

Investing in the future, gratitude for their own opportunities, drives IU Northwest couple to support students

October 05, 2015

Class Notes: October 2015

IU Northwest Celebration to benefit student scholarships set for Nov. 12

Two honorees to be awarded Chancellor’s Medallion

Alumni welcomed back home Nov. 7

Nominations sought for outstanding volunteers to be recognized at annual Homecoming breakfast

A legacy to ensure IU Northwest’s future

Consider a charitable bequest to make a high-impact, long-term gift

‘I want to make a difference’

Third-year medical student Dana Jones returns to Gary to become a doctor, inspire hometown youth

Notes of Distinction: Oct 2015

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September 2015

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September 29, 2015

September's 5k Walk For The Hawks benefits athletic program

$9,000 raised to support the student-athlete experience

September 08, 2015

Karl Besel, Ph.D., named Assistant Dean and Director of School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Besel brings experience in administration, non-profit management

September 02, 2015

IU Northwest professors unveil new regional economic development tool

GIS software that transformed the way police departments address crime can also be used in business

Annual Campus Conversation centers on ‘Closing the Loop’

Chancellor Lowe reminds campus that continuous improvement, and documenting it, needs focused attention for 2015-16

Notes of Distinction: Sept 2015

SPEA professor selected as a policy expert for UNEP’s Global Environmental Outlook

Kalim Shah is the lead expert for environmental policy in Latin America and the Caribbean

‘Being in medicine is a position of leadership’

For MS-II student Rachelle Ford, being a doctor means caring for a whole community

NIPSCO: Committed to IU Northwest, and the region it serves

Supporting the campus is one of a myriad of ways the state’s largest energy company works toward this goal

Meet Mark McPhail, Ph.D., committed to ensuring equity in education

New EVCAA brings experience in teaching, research to new administrative role

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August 2015

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August 25, 2015

IU Northwest opens fall enrollment for Adult Education classes

Offerings include classes in business, arts, health field

August 20, 2015

Meeting the expectations of the Knowledge Economy

One Region Editorial by William J. Lowe, Chancellor

August 13, 2015

‘Operation Homecoming’ selected as novel for campus reading initiative

Kicking off the 2015-16 academic year, campus is gearing up for events to generate discussion about America’s military and their families

August 04, 2015

Join IUNAA for continued professional benefits

Newest members say opportunity to give back, grow professionally are reasons to stay involved

Andrew Kapocius named Executive Director for Facilities and Operations

Kapocius brings to campus 30 years of facilities management, 15 years of personnel management experience

Business major customizes her education with Parisian experience

With plans of becoming a merchandise buyer, Allison Cox seeks out internship in world’s fashion mecca

Obituaries

IU Northwest mourns the loss of two cherished IU Northwest friends

Pursuing a third career, and nailing it

Geology major Cesar Garcia never realized scholarships could support a student like him

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July 2015

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July 23, 2015

RedHawk summer camps a success

Basketball and volleyball camps connect athletics program with community

July 15, 2015

Andrew Kapocius named Executive Director for Facilities and Operations

Kapocius brings to campus 30 years of facilities management, 15 years of personnel management experience

July 14, 2015

Vice Chancellor honored with prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash award

Joseph Pellicciotti retires after 35 years of service to the University

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June 2015

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June 29, 2015

Meet IU Northwest 2015 Grad Jackie Neal: Never too old to learn

Endowment brings unique opportunity to business students

Through his donation, William Nelson helps take investment education to a new level

Notes of Distinction: July 2015

Meet Dorothy Frink, IU Northwest’s new admissions director

Her strategic vision is rooted in targeting the most receptive audience, touting academic strengths

The gift of real-world experience

Alumnus brings a successful career full circle, uses his expertise to strengthen IU Northwest’s criminal justice program

Anja Matwijkiw achieves highest honor in field

Professor of Ethics and Human Rights enjoys three publications with Oxford University Press over three years

June 18, 2015

IU School of Medicine – Northwest announces 2015 International Human Cadaver Prosection Program participants

More than 80 participants from around the world will gather for hands-on anatomy workshops

June 11, 2015

IU Northwest announces Spring 2015 Dean's List

Congrats to all students

June 01, 2015

Summer enrollment opened for adult education

Classes include Pharmacy Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant

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May 2015

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May 28, 2015

Community Hospital Medical/Dental Staff donates $125,000 to IU School of Medicine-Northwest

Generous gift will help Northwest Indiana’s medical school to renovate, expand

May 22, 2015

Third-year IUSM-NW student heads to Harvard

Jennifer Addo to expand her health care focus at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Commencement 2015

Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

Construction nears for new Arts and Sciences building at IU Northwest

Construction bids to be opened June 11; groundbreaking ceremony set for June 18

Academic advising at IU Northwest gets fresh face, ideas

Veronica Williams to head newly formed Student Advising Center

Notes of Distinction: May 2015

Bound for law school and determined to live her dream

At 62, Marla Gee proves it’s never too late to achieve your goals

May 21, 2015

‘It feels good to give back’

Despina Amanatidis says alumni must contribute to help move their university forward

May 12, 2015

Mark McPhail, Ph.D., named IU Northwest Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

McPhail comes from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

May 11, 2015

Celebrating the Class of 2015: Christina Peterson

A returning student with an open mind finds her passion lies in sociology

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April 2015

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April 21, 2015

Three IU Northwest faculty members receive highest IU awards

Subir Bandyopadhyay, Dorothy Ige Campbell and Zoran Kilibarda recognized at Distinguished Teaching Awards

April 16, 2015

Undergrads pursue future career goals at IUSM-NW

Students gain experiential learning from Department of Defense grant to conduct obesity research

IU Northwest Alumni Association mourns the loss of William A. Shields

A pillar of the Gary community and IU Northwest alumni

April 14, 2015

‘Education is the key to everything’

In return for their own success, Tom and Sylvia Collins say it’s their responsibility to give back to bolster people, communities

April 13, 2015

IU Northwest makes strides toward sustainability

Officials hope Big Belly Compactors will spark big appetite for recycling

Celebrating the Class of 2015: Tycen Johnson

A long, round-about journey to graduation, but worth the perseverance

Celebrating the Class of 2015: Sean Liesenfelt

Bound for a career in law enforcement, student says college opened his eyes to opportunities

Celebrating the Class of 2015: Linda Parker

A new career at 54, a mom facing an empty nest to join nursing profession

'My heart belongs to science'

For kids elementary- through college-age, Linda Wozniewski engages young minds through fairs, Olympiads and more

Notes of Distinction: April 2015

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March 2015

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March 20, 2015

Lady RedHawk Nicki Monahan named 2014-15 NAIA Division II Women's Basketball All-American

She is third player in program history to receive All-American recognition

March 17, 2015

Giving, a lifelong commitment

Through his dedication to campus, Matt Lawson reveals his philanthropic spirit

March 16, 2015

Notes of Distinction: March 2015

IU Northwest Marketing professor awarded coveted Fulbright grant

Subir Bandyopadhyay to promote consumerism, competitiveness in India

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ comes to Theatre Northwest April 2

Reservations recommended; tickets $10

March 13, 2015

SPEA student customizes his education

Dima Sergiyenko gains real-world experience while lending his expertise to a local hospital

March 12, 2015

IU Northwest Athletics announces latest Hall of Fame inductees

Athlete Preston Thomas, Coach Tom Bainbridge to be honored at April banquet

Meet the first-years at IUSM-NW

Tight-knit group cites learning model, small classes as keys to their success

March 05, 2015

IU Northwest Spring Preview Night scheduled for March 31

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

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February 2015

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February 26, 2015

IU Northwest secures National Science Foundation grant

Award of more than $600,000 to provide scholarships for students interested in pursuing degrees in STEM fields

February 19, 2015

Safe, Secure Schools: A Necessity for Learning

One Region Editorial by William J. Lowe, Chancellor

February 18, 2015

IU Northwest School of Business and Economics expands degree options

AACSB-accredited program now offering minors in marketing and human resources; minor in business economics on the horizon

February 12, 2015

Donors put the love in IU Northwest

From scholarships to technology, research, and more, donors breathe life into all facets of campus

February 11, 2015

IU Northwest introduces electric vehicle charging stations

Installation is an important move toward environmental sustainability

Political Science major committed to career in serving NWI communities

Sophomore Collin Czilli’s IU Northwest education is giving him the skills, confidence to pursue his dreams

Class Notes: February 2015

February 10, 2015

Economics professor is among experts presenting at American Association for Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference

Surekha Rao is recognized as a national authority on gender inequity and wage gap

February 09, 2015

Notes of Distinction: February 2015

February 06, 2015

Lady RedHawks qualify for A.I.I. postseason tournament

February 03, 2015

IU Northwest announces Fall 2014 Dean's List

Congrats to all students

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January 2015

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January 20, 2015

IU School of Nursing ranks No. 7 out of 50 online RN to BSN programs

Northwest campus is proud to offer its students one of top options in online nursing education

January 12, 2015

IU Northwest’s Margaret Skurka promoted to rank of Chancellor’s Professor

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

IU Northwest to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with ‘Voices of Love’ on Jan. 15

Community choir to feature songs that highlight relevance of King’s message

January 09, 2015

Notes of Distinction: January 2015

IU Northwest introduces three new degree options

K-12 Online Teaching certificate, Weekend MBA Hybrid, Bachelor of Applied Science meet growing needs of students

‘I was able to breathe a little bit’

Business student expresses relief, gratitude after she is awarded scholarship

IU Northwest School of Business and Economics maintains prestigious AACSB accreditation

School remains only public business program in Northwest Indiana to carry accreditation considered the ‘hallmark of excellence’ in business education

Steel mill chemist plans career change after retirement

Johanna Anstak is busy making her mark in archaeology field