IU Southeast senior honored at Hoosiers for Higher Education

NEW ALBANY, IN (Feb. 5, 2010) - Indiana University Southeast education major Alison Grover is the recipient of the 2010 Welsh-Bowen Distinguished Public Official Scholarship. Grover, a senior majoring in Secondary Education-English, received the award at the 19th annual Hoosiers for Higher Education (HHE) statehouse visit on Feb. 2. About 45 IU Southeast students attended HHE this year.

Grover is a member of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and has been a member of the Dean's and Chancellor's lists each semester of her college career. She recently received a Recognition of Excellence for her Praxis II test scores.

In addition to her academic honors, she is a supplemental instructor, math tutor, student ambassador, assistant coach for the Scribner Middle School Dance Team, and serves on the Secondary Education Advisory Council. She plans to teach high school English in New Albany while enrolling in graduate school and obtaining her master's degree in education at IU Southeast.

"This is my final semester at IU Southeast, so the scholarship not only assisted financially, but it allowed me to see that all of my hard work did not go unnoticed," Grover said. "Attending IU Southeast has been a great experience for me. The small community has allowed me to establish a family-like relationship with the students and faculty in my program. IU Southeast is so well-respected throughout the community that I will be very proud to say that I graduated from this university."

Also at the HHE statehouse visit, State Sen. Connie Sipes received the Welsh-Bowen Distinguished Public Official Award. The award, given to a public official who has made significant contributions to higher education and Indiana University, is named after former Indiana Govs. Matthew Welsh and Otis "Doc" Bowen, who served as co-chairs of the Hoosiers for Higher Education state advisory committee at the organization's inception in 1991.

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Let the Higher Learning Commission know about IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 13, 2010) - Indiana University Southeast is up for reaccreditation and is seeking public input.

A team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will come to campus March 1-3. IU Southeast is seeking comments about the University in preparation for the site visit.

IU Southeast has been accredited by the Commission since 1969. The team will review the institution's ongoing ability to meet the Commission's Criteria for Accreditation.

The public can submit comments to:

• Public Comment on Indiana University Southeast
• The Higher Learning Commission
• 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
• Chicago, IL 60602

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed; comments cannot be treated as confidential. All comments must be received by Feb. 1, 2010.

For more information or to comment online, visit http://www.ncahlc.org/wrapped/thirdparty.php.

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Meade County, Ky. joins tuition reciprocity agreement with IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 6, 2010) - Meade County residents are the latest Kentucky students to be eligible for in-state tuition at Indiana University Southeast.

As of the spring 2010 semester, Meade County becomes the fifth county in Kentucky to take advantage of the tuition reciprocity program, joining Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Trimble counties.

Tuition reciprocity allows Kentucky students to attend IU Southeast for the same cost as Indiana residents. The in-state tuition rate for the 2009-10 school year is $180.58 per credit hour for undergraduate students.

"Encouraging more students to complete a college degree is critical to our region's success. We hope that an expanded reciprocity agreement between Indiana and Kentucky will lead to more college graduates in the region," said Chancellor Sandra R. Patterson-Randles. "Meade County residents can now earn their IU degree at IU Southeast and pay in-state tuition rates."

Kentucky residents make up a significant portion of IU Southeast's 6,840 students. In fall 2009, IU Southeast set an enrollment record for the largest reciprocity enrollment in school history with 2,052 Kentucky students taking classes at IU Southeast.

"We give Meade County residents a warm welcome," said Patterson-Randles.

The Indiana/Kentucky tuition reciprocity is a partnership between the states that offers students in the region more variety when choosing a college. The agreement also allows certain Indiana students to attend some Kentucky institutions at in-state rates. The latest agreement continues through 2013.

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IU Southeast School of Business offers entrepreneur workshop

NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 26, 2010) - Entrepreneurs interested in learning the essentials can get their training at the latest entrepreneurial workshop sponsored by Indiana University Southeast.

The School of Business and the Regional Economic Development Resource Center at IU Southeast is offering "Planning Essentials for Entrepreneurs" from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, from Feb. 6 to April 10, at the YMCA of Southern Indiana, 33 State Street, New Albany.

The eight-session workshop seminar is designed for newcomers who need to develop a start-up plan and existing business owners who need to break away from their daily routine and plan for the future. The non-credit workshop will help participants prepare a business plan and will include tips on:

• Understanding a business advantage
• Developing a profitable firm
• Building a marketing plan
• Exploring legal issues
• Identifying costs
• Evaluating human resource needs
• Addressing accounting and financial planning needs

The program is geared for current business owners, people considering starting or expanding a business, minority/women-owned businesses, and recently displaced workers seeking to build a business idea based upon their strengths.

Michael Harris, an assistant professor at IU Southeast, will lead the workshop. Michael teaches in the MBA program - recently ranked ninth in the nation - and brings to the classroom 20 years of industry experience as an executive in both multi-national corporations and in small businesses.

Spots are still available. Register before Feb. 1 and the cost is $89 including all materials. The late registration fee is $99. For more information visit www.ius.edu/business or call Brenda Swartz at (812) 941-2494 or bswartz@ius.edu .

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Singer Nick Pitera brings his one-man duet to IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 11, 2010) - A duet usually requires two people. But not when Nick Pitera is singing.

Pitera, a singer and the latest YouTube sensation, will bring his unique style of singing to IU Southeast at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center.

A professional animator by trade, Pitera is proof of the power of the Internet. After posting a clip of himself singing both parts to "A Whole New World" from Disney's Aladdin, his videos went viral.

He has since received over 27 million video views, and has 60,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. He continues to post videos, and perform at venues across the country. He is currently working on original material, and hopes to have a single on iTunes in the near future.

Tickets are $18.50. To purchase tickets contact Ticketmaster at (502) 361-3100. For more information on this or other events, call the Ogle Center Ticket Office at (812) 941-2525 or visit the Web site at oglecenter.ius.edu.

Check out Nick Pitera at http://www.youtube.com/user/goonieman86.

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Tori McClure to visit IU Southeast for National Mentoring Month

NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 8, 2010) - "If I choose not to live an 'every slice wrapped' kind of life, it is because so much of life lies outside the packaging."

Those are the words of Tori McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In honor of National Mentoring Month, the Center of Mentoring at Indiana University Southeast will present an afternoon of inspiration with McClure.

Join McClure at noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in the Hoosier Room at IU Southeast to hear the story of her journey and her perseverance.

In addition to rowing, McClure is active in other outdoor adventure activities, including being among the first group to ski to the South Pole. She also dedicates her time to helping others, including working with troubled teens, homeless adults, and homeless families. She has worked as a hospital chaplain, public policy assistant, and executive director of a shelter for homeless women. She now serves as the vice president for external relations, enrollment management, and student affairs at Spalding University in Louisville.

National Mentoring Month is in its ninth year. Created by the Harvard School of Public Health and MENTOR, National Mentoring Month focuses attention on the need for mentors and the positive effect of mentoring on the lives of youth across the nation.

The presentation is free and open to the public. Copies of McClure's book, "A Pearl in the Storm," will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information contact the Center for Mentoring at (812) 941-2516.

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IU Southeast reviewing tobacco-free enforcement policy

NEW ALBANY, IN (Jan. 6, 2010) - Indiana University Southeast is in the process of reviewing the enforcement of the Tobacco-Free Campus policy.

A Tobacco-Free Policy Task Force has been working to improve the effectiveness of this policy. The task force surveyed the campus community in November 2009 about proposed changes to the tobacco-free policy enforcement.

This task force will review the survey responses shortly and then make a recommendation regarding any enforcement changes to the Chancellor's Cabinet. As such, no enforcement changes have been implemented at this time, and a timeline for finalizing the review has not yet been established.

Policy Statement

In order to promote the health and well-being of employees, students, and other constituents, Indiana University Southeast, by mandate from the Trustees of Indiana University, is a tobacco-free/smoke-free campus. This mandate does not allow IU Southeast to provide a designated smoking area on campus. Instead, the campus has made the use of tobacco products allowable inside personally owned vehicles.

The following is IU Southeast's tobacco-free policy, effective Aug. 1, 2007:

• The use or sale of tobacco or tobacco products is prohibited on university-owned, -operated, or -leased property.
• The use or sale of tobacco or tobacco products is prohibited in university-owned, -leased, or -operated vehicles.
• The use of tobacco or tobacco products in personal vehicles is allowed.

Enforcement of this policy will depend upon all members of the campus community to comply with and encourage others to comply with this policy in order to ensure a healthy environment to work, study, and live.

Violations of the policy will be handled through existing processes already in place for students, faculty, and staff. This policy will be incorporated into the IU Southeast Faculty Manual and Staff Handbook. Student violations will be processed under the Student Code of Conduct. Complaints regarding violations of this policy should be referred to the appropriate office: For faculty, the Office of Academic Affairs; for staff, Human Resources; and for students, Office of Student Affairs.

Smoking cessation programs will be offered to all employees and students at little or no cost to the participants. Continuation of the cessation programs will be evaluated annually to determine if these programs should be continued based on interest and participation.

To stay current on IU Southeast's Tobacco-Free policy and enforcement, please visit tobaccofree.ius.edu.

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2010 spring semester classes begin Jan. 11

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Jan. 4, 2010) - Classes for the 2010 spring semester at Indiana University Southeast begin Jan. 11.

Most offices on the IU Southeast campus are open beginning Jan. 4.

Individual departments may be closed at various points during the winter break. Unless otherwise mentioned below, offices are open regular business hours. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

• Computer Services:
  • Computer Labs CV-112 and KV-207: Closed Dec. 13-Jan. 10
• University Grounds and Library Bistro coffee shops: Closed through Jan. 10  

Please check with individual offices for more information concerning their holiday hours. A directory of office phone numbers is available at www.ius.edu/contacts.cfm.  

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Financial aid workshop at IU Southeast can help 'finance your future'

NEW ALBANY, IN (Dec. 18, 2009) - A college education is within reach at Indiana University Southeast. "Financing Your Future" can help you learn how to pay for it.

The "Financing Your Future" workshop is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center.

The event is free and open to all college-bound students and parents regardless of where they plan to attend. The event will cover several financial aid themes including:

• How to calculate the cost of college
• Tips on receiving and keeping scholarships
• How changes in family finances affect aid eligibility
• How to find and apply for scholarships, grants, and loans

"Financing Your Future" will help students understand their financial aid options and how to manage aid after they receive it. Representatives from 21st Century Scholars will also be available to discuss the 21^st Century state aid program. A tax professional will be on hand to answer questions about taxes and tax preparation.

IU Southeast is committed to higher education and invites all future students — regardless of where they plan to attend college — to join them for this event. Please RSVP to financialaid@ius.edu or call (812)941-2246.

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Series will spotlight artists from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

NEW ALBANY, IN (Dec. 8, 2009) - The Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast is pleased to announce the continuation of the 2010 Discovery Series featuring three classical artists from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

The season will begin on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m., with violinist Rose Armbrust, in the Recital Hall. Armbrust began studying the viola at age two and graduated from The Juilliard School with her Bachelor of Music in 2006. She is currently pursuing her Master's at IU where she holds the merit-based Viola Associate Instructorship.

Pianist Susan Chou, a doctoral student at IU, will perform on March 5. Chou has performed in solo and chamber recitals and with the Good Samaritan Symphony Orchestra and Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra. She also is an Associate Instructor at IU, studying with Menahem Pressler of the Beaux Art Trio.

The youngest performer of the series, violinist Danbi Um, will finish out the season on April 9. Um began playing the violin at age two and a half. At the age of 10, she was the youngest student ever admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. She is currently an Artist Diploma student at the Jacobs School of Music.

Discovery Series subscriptions include all three shows and a parking pass for $27. Single show tickets are $12 each.

To purchase tickets contact Ticketmaster at (502) 361-3100.  For more information on this or other events, call the Ogle Center Ticket Office at (812) 941-2525 or visit the Web site at oglecenter.ius.edu.

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IU Southeast announces 2009 holiday hours

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Dec. 11, 2009) - Indiana University Southeast will be open during winter break, but individual offices will operate on varying hours.

The fall 2009 semester end Dec. 12. Classes for the spring 2010 semester begin Jan. 11.

The IU Southeast campus will be closed Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 and Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.

Individual departments may be closed at various points during the winter break. Unless otherwise mentioned below, offices are open regular business hours. (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

• Academic Success Center: Closed Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1
                                                Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 29 -31
• Accounting Services and Bursar: Closed Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1
                                                           Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 29-31
• Administrative Affairs: Closed Dec. 25- Jan. 3
                                             Open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24
• Admissions: Closed Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1
                        Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 29-31
• Adult Student Center: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan.1
• Alumni Affairs: Closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1
                              Open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 23
                              Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 28-31          
• School of Arts and Letters: Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3
• Athletics: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• School of Business: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
                                    Open 8 to noon Dec. 24
                                    Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 28-31 
• Career Services: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• Office of the Chancellor: Closed Dec. 25- Jan. 3                                           
                                                Open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24
• Children's Center: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• Computer Services:
  • Help Desk: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
                       Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 28-31
                       Open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24. 
  • Registration Computer Lab: Closed Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1
                                                  Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 21-23
                                                  Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 29-31.
  • Library Computer Lab: Closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1
                                           Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21-24.
  • Computer Labs CV-112 and KV-207: Closed Dec. 13-Jan. 10
• Conference and Catering: Closed. Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• Continuing Studies: Closed Dec. 24-25, 31 and Jan. 1-3.
                                     Open 6 a.m. to noon Dec. 28
                                     Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 29-30
• School of Education: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
                                      Open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24 and 31
                                      Open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 28-30
• Equity and Diversity: Closed Dec. 24-27, 31 and Jan. 1-3
                                        Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 28-29
• Financial Aid: Closed Dec. 24-28 and Jan. 1
                           Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 23
                           Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 29-31
• Human Resources: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• IT & Community Engagement: Closed Dec. 23-29 and Jan. 1
                                                         Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 30-31
• Library: Closed Dec. 25-Jan. 3
                  Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24
• Media Services: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
• Natural Science: Closed Dec. 23-27, 31 and Jan. 1-3
• Nursing: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• Ogle Center:
  • Box Office: Closed Dec. 16-Jan. 3
  • Center Office: Closed Dec. 19-Jan. 3
• Physical Plant: Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
                             Open 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24
                             Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 28-31
• Social Sciences: Closed Dec. 23-Jan. 3
• Student Development Center: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3
• University Communications: Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 3

Please check with individual offices for more information concerning their holiday hours. A directory of office phone numbers is available at www.ius.edu/contacts.cfm.  

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MBA ranked 9th in nation

BusinessWeek magazine formally announced its Part-Time MBA Program Rankings. IU Southeast's MBA program ranked 9th in the nation, gaining nine spots since the last rankings were released. IU Southeast was the 3rd highest ranked school in the Midwest and was the only school in Indiana or the Greater Louisville area to achieve a top-10 national ranking from BusinessWeek.

In addition, the BusinessWeek survey revealed other areas of distinction including ranking 2nd in the nation for post-MBA outcomes, 20th in the nation in student satisfaction, and 3rd in the nation for small classes. Finally the IU Southeast Part-Time MBA program received the highest possible score of "A +" for teaching quality and an "A" for curriculum.

BusinessWeek began ranking part-time MBA programs in 2007. This year the list includes  schools accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). IU Southeast's MBA program has made BusinessWeek's list in both 2007 and 2009, the only two years rankings were released.

"We are extremely pleased to have been recognized as a top-tier business program by BusinessWeek and even more pleased to see that we've moved up from 18th to 9th in the nation," said Jay White, dean of the School of Business. "Our Part-Time MBA program is ranked among the most elite business schools in the country.  Although the pursuit of rankings is not an explicit goal of the School of Business we recognize that such rankings provide validation to the quality of our programs and are an important factor for potential students, alumni, and the businesses that hire our graduates."

According to BusinessWeek, rankings are based primarily on three measures. First, a student survey was sent to 12,414 part-time MBA students at 99 different programs to measure student satisfaction. Secondly, the academic quality was scored, including six equally weighted measures: average GMAT score, average work experience, the percentage of all teachers in the part-time MBA program who are tenured faculty, average class size in core business classes, the number of business electives available to part-time MBA students, and the program's completion rate. A third measure of post-MBA outcomes was based on the percentage of survey respondents who say their program was "completely" responsible for them achieving their goals.

To view the BusinessWeek rankings, visit: http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/rankings/ 

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H1N1 vaccine available to IU Southeast students, faculty, and staff

NEW ALBANY, IN (Dec. 3, 2009) - Indiana University Southeast will offer free H1N1 flu vaccines to students, faculty, and staff during a vaccination clinic next week.

The H1N1 (swine flu) vaccine shots will be available from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday, Dec. 8 in University Center North, room 127.

Because of a limited supply of vaccine, shots are only being offered to IU Southeast students, faculty, and staff. Family members of students, faculty, and staff are not eligible to receive the vaccine.

The shots are free of charge and no appointment is necessary. You must show your University ID (U Card) to receive the vaccine.

Indiana health officials announced last week that they would direct more swine flu vaccine to colleges in the state to help prevent or reduce another swine flu outbreak. This is the first time H1N1 vaccines have been available at IU Southeast.

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Chart your path at the fall 2009 IU Southeast Open House

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Nov. 5, 2009) - Want to find your way into one of the leading universities in the region? Just map your course to Indiana University Southeast.

IU Southeast is hosting "Map Your Course" an open house, from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 14, in the University Center Conference Center on campus.

At the open house you'll learn everything you need to become a student at IU Southeast.

Workshops will be held on financial aid. Campus tours will lead you across our beautiful 177-acre campus, including our on-campus housing. Each department will host its own informational sessions and there will be an academic and student services fair.

The schedule of events for the IU Southeast open house is as follows: 

• Welcome sessions every 15 minutes
• Financial Aid workshops at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
• Campus tours every 30 minutes from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
• Department open houses from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Academic and student services fair from 9 a.m. to noon.

 Reservations are welcome, but are not required. To learn more or make a reservation, visit ius.edu/OpenHouse or call (812) 941-2212 or (800) 852-8835.  IU Southeast offers in-state tuition to Kentucky residents in Jefferson, Bullitt, Oldham, and Trimble counties.

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IU Southeast announces start of Concert Band's 13th season

NEW ALBANY, IN (Nov. 4, 2009) -The Indiana University Southeast Concert band is tuned up and pitch perfect as they embark on the ensemble's 13^th season.

The first performance is scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, in the Stem Auditorium at the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center.

Directed by Don McMahel, the IU Southeast Concert Band is known for performing the highest quality literature, from band classics to the latest international contemporary works. The first show will feature pieces by Giacomo Puccini, Philip Sparke, and Leroy Anderson.

Versatility and variety mark the tradition of the band by enriching the cultural climate of the region, and while many members come from within the University, individuals in the local community are also invited to join.

All performances take place in the Richard K. Stem Concert Hall, and admission for all concerts is $8 for adults and $5 for students, seniors, and IU Southeast faculty and staff unless noted otherwise.

Tickets are available at the Ogle Center Box Office or at any Ticketmaster location. To inquire about joining the IU Southeast Concert Band, contact the director at (812) 941-2100, ext. 6513, or e-mail domcmahe@ius.edu.

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IU Southeast honors veterans with week of events

NEW ALBANY, IN (Nov. 4, 2009) - The newly reformed Indiana University Southeast Student Veterans Organization and several IU Southeast musical, theater, and art groups will honor our nation's veterans next week.

The events begin Nov. 11 - Veterans' Day - with an 11 a.m. bell-ringing ceremony in McCullough Plaza. The public is invited to attend the ceremony.

The Chancellor's Veterans luncheon will begin in the Hoosier Room at 11:45 a.m. The lunch is free for student, faculty, and staff veterans and invited guests.  Guest speakers include Brig. Gen. Arnold Gordon-Bray, Fort Knox Deputy Commanding General, and Stacie Hitts, of Operation Diploma.

The Commonwealth Brass Band, featuring concert pianist and IU Southeast professor Joanna Goldstein, will present "Celebrate America: Veterans Day Concert" at 7 p.m. in the Stem Concert Hall in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center.

From Nov. 9 to 13, the Adult Student Center is collecting donations to send care packages to school children and deployed soldiers in Afghanistan. Recommended items for soldiers include cards, board games, books, magazines, Frisbees, footballs, and other lightweight recreational items. For school children, recommended donations include pens, pencils, writing/drawing paper, and chalk.

On Saturday, Nov. 14, IU Southeast presents "Living as a Patriot" at 2 p.m. in the Stem Concert Hall at the Ogle Center. The program includes music from the Commonwealth Brass Band and the IU Southeast Concert Choir. Students from the IU Southeast Communication Department will showcase reader's theatre presentations, and students from the fine arts program will display computer graphics. The program is free and open to the public.

For additional information on the Nov. 11 events, contact Dale Brown at dalebrow@ius.edu or call (502) 291-2872. For additional information on the "Living as a Patriot" program, contact Diane Reid, IU Southeast Communication Department, at (812) 941-2304.

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Limited number of tickets still on sale for 2009 Chancellor's Medallion

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Nov. 4, 2009) - A limited number of tickets remain available for the Indiana University Southeast 2009 Chancellor's Medallion Dinner.

The Chancellor's Medallion Dinner will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at Huber's Orchard and Winery. The silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. This year's dinner will be emceed by Wayne Perkey, former WHAS Radio personality.

Tickets are $100 per person. Corporate table sponsorships are available. For ticket information contact the IU Southeast Office of Development at (812) 941-2464.

This year's event honors two deserving recipients: Jim Keith, executive director of the Clark-Floyd Counties Convention and Tourism Bureau, and the late Lillian Yeager, former Dean of the School of Nursing at IU Southeast.

The Chancellor's Medallion is the highest honor presented by the Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast. It is given to individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the university and to the community, have given their talents in the promotion of human welfare and community well-being, and who - through their integrity, sensitivity, and commitment - serve as models for students and alumni of IU Southeast.

Proceeds from the Chancellor's Medallion Dinner go to the Chancellor's Medallion Leadership Scholarship program. The scholarships recognize students for participation and leadership in academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community volunteerism.

The 2009 scholarship winners are Amanda M. Beamer, Wes Halfacre, and Richele Lindsey.

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Economists provide 2010 Outlook at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Oct. 16, 2009) - As the U.S. economy remains a hot topic nationally and worldwide, the Indiana University Southeast School of Business will share its forecast for recovery or further decline at the annual Economic Outlook breakfast.

The IU Southeast School of Business is hosting the Economic Outlook 2010 breakfast at 7 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at IU Southeast.

The program will feature a panel of economic experts including IUPUI Senior Lecturer James C. Smith, IU Kelley School of Business Professor John A. Boquist, Bill Witte, associate professor emeritus and co-director of the Center for Econometric Model Research, and Uric Dufrene, Sanders Chair in Business at IU Southeast School of Business. IU Southeast Chancellor Sandra R. Patterson-Randles will moderate the event.

This year's speakers will discuss national, state, and local economic conditions, as well as the expectations for the coming year.

The breakfast is sponsored by First Harrison Bank and The Southern Indiana Business Source, and is presented by the IU Southeast School of Business and the IU Kelley School of Business.

Cost is $25 per person, a table for eight is $175. The breakfast begins at 7 a.m., followed by the program at 8 a.m. in the Hoosier Room at IU Southeast. Space is limited.

The reservation deadline is Nov. 9, 2009. To register or for more information, contact Cheryl Young at (812) 941-2325 or young24@ius.edu.

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IU Southeast to host benefits seminar and counseling for veterans

NEW ALBANY, IN (Oct. 16, 2009) - Indiana University Southeast and veterans representatives are joining together to provide support and counseling to local veterans.

IU Southeast will host a benefits seminar and one-on-one counseling sessions for faculty, staff, student, and local veterans and their families on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Hoosier Room at IU Southeast.

Veterans Affairs, WorkOne, Army One Source, and Indiana National Guard Family Programs representatives will be on hand to brief veterans on federal and state benefits including education, medical, and survivor benefits.

Two one-hour seminars are scheduled at noon and 5 p.m. Private, one-on-one counseling will be available from 1 to 4 p.m. Individuals can sign-up for counseling when they arrive at the event.

Refreshments and light snacks will be available and tables will be set up for individuals who bring their own lunches. Two door prizes will be awarded, one per seminar.

The seminars and counseling are free, but participants who do not possess an IU Southeast parking pass must purchase a temporary parking permit for $1. Permits are available at the entrance to campus.

For more information, contact Dale Brown at (502) 291-2872 or by e-mail at dale.a.brown@us.army.mil.

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Grammy nominated duo start off the Global Village Series

NEW ALBANY, IN (Oct. 6, 2009) - The Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast is proud to announce the start of the Global Village: The Best in World and Indie Music Series.

Season subscriptions are still available for The Global Village series, which celebrates the Ogle Center's commitment to diversity and features artists, including Grammy nominees Sam & Ruby, who have played in venues around the world.

Sam Brooker & Ruby Amanfu kick off the series on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Labeled musical soul mates, this duo continues to surprise audiences with lively and uplifting music that is intimate and inspirational.   

Moosebutter is a hilarious four-man comedy a cappella group that tours the country with send-ups of pop culture classics like Star Wars and Harry Potter.  The group has been featured on Dr. Demento's Basement Tapes and will visit IU Southeast on Nov. 21.

A professional animator by trade, singer Nick Pitera is living proof of the power of the Internet. As a bona fide YouTube sensation, he has had over 27 million views of himself singing both parts to "A Whole New World" from Disney's "Aladdin."  See Nick Jan. 20, 2010.

A self-billed "urban folk and jazz artist," KJ Denhert offers a wonderful mix of acoustic guitars, soulful rhythms, and honest vocals. A resident artist at NYC's 55 Bar, this crowd pleaser will deliver a night of impeccable singing on Feb. 20, 2010.

Vishten will close the Global Village Series on March 13, 2010, with a stage show recreating the joy and energy of the "kitchen party." The night will consist of an informal community gathering where all are welcomed to sing, play, and dance.

Series season subscriptions are available on a limited basis of $80 for all 5 shows and include a free parking pass.

To purchase tickets contact Ticketmaster at (502) 361-3100.  For more information on this or other events, call the Ogle Center Ticket Office at (812) 941-2525 or visit the Web site at oglecenter.ius.edu.

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Find a fountain of youth at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Oct. 7, 2009) - Indiana University Southeast's next lesson is sure to be a hit at any age. Learn how to grow younger every year when bestselling author Chris Crowley visits campus to share health tips that will help you find your own fountain of youth. 

Whether you're baby-booming, past the middle-aged bounce, or still young and at the beginning of your health routine, Crowley, author of the wildly popular bestseller Younger Next Year will give you life-changing tips on maintaining your physical and mental health throughout your life.

He's been called 'one of the most inspiring speakers we have ever had' by Simon and Schuster and 'life- changing' by Vital Nation.  Crowley, a retired attorney, travels the country inspiring sold-out audiences with dynamic lectures on his greatest passion, the Revolution in Aging. 

This event is presented as part of the IU Southeast Common Experience "Health and Humanity in the New Millennium: Where Do We Go From Here?" It will be held at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at IU Southeast. The cost is $10. Group rates are available, please call the Ogle Center box office at (812) 941-2525 for details or more information. You can also visit http://oglecenter.ius.edu/serieslist.cfm?series=Common Experience.

Learn more about Chris Crowley at http://www.crowcreative.com/default.php

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Gov. Mitch Daniels to present economic update at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Oct. 13, 2009) - Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels will present an economic update at Indiana University Southeast at 8 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 15.

The presentation is hosted by the Southern Indiana Realtors Association and One Southern Indiana. It will be held in the Hoosier Room at IU Southeast.

A continental breakfast will be served. Reservations are required. E-mail events@sira.org or call (502) 753-5210 to reserve your seat.

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IU Southeast reaches highest enrollment in campus history

NEW ALBANY, IN (Sept. 10, 2009) - Indiana University Southeast set an all-time high for enrollment for the fall 2009 semester.

With 6,840 students enrolled in fall 2009, IU Southeast toppled its previous enrollment record of 6,716 set in 2002. Total enrollment is 358 students higher than 2008's 6,482 for an increase of 5.5 percent.

The University also saw its largest freshman class in history - 1,094 first year beginners - beating last year's record of 1,070.

All of those students are taking more classes, as evidenced by IU Southeast recording the highest number of credit hours ever with 69,323.5 - an 8.2 percent increase over 2008.

Other records set in fall 2009 (enrollment category, total number, percentage increase over 2008) include:

• Largest beginning student enrollment: 1,627 (3 percent)
• Largest minority student enrollment: 673 (13.1 percent)
• Largest African American enrollment: 416 (5.6 percent)
• Largest Native American enrollment: 30 (7.1 percent)
• Largest Asian American enrollment: 108 (27.1 percent)
• Largest Hispanic enrollment: 119 (35.2 percent)
• Largest beginning minority student enrollment: 118 (15.7 percent)
• Largest non-resident enrollment: 2,138 (14.5 percent)
• Largest reciprocity enrollment: 2,052 (14.3 percent)

"The strong growth IU Southeast has experienced during the past two years undoubtedly is due to a number of factors, including the growing reputation of our campus, the student residence halls, our affordability, high-quality programming, and people's need to re-educate themselves for new jobs in recessionary times," Chancellor Sandra R. Patterson-Randles said in her annual state of campus address.

IU Southeast's financial support for students is also increasing. For the 2009-10 school year, disbursed financial aid is up 37 percent to a total of $12,660,423. The number of students receiving financial aid is up 688 students or 30 percent, and the number of FAFSAs received is up 22 percent.

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