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   MBA ranked 9th in nation

   Chart your path at the fall 2009 IU Southeast Open House

   IU Southeast honors veterans with week of events

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

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

   Economists provide 2010 Outlook at IU Southeast

   IU Southeast to host benefits seminar and counseling for veterans

   Grammy nominated duo start off the Global Village Series

   Find a fountain of youth at IU Southeast

   Gov. Mitch Daniels to present economic update at IU Southeast

   IU Southeast reaches highest enrollment in campus history

   School of Business seeking players and sponsors for annual golf scramble

   Visit the IU Southeast Fall Festival for family fun, food, and a fire eater

   IU Southeast fraternity sponsors Bike-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

   Small Business Innovation Research grant seminar to be held at IU Southeast

   Forum to discuss healthcare to be held at IU Southeast

   Mix and mingle with local employers at Accounting Career Day at IU Southeast

   Chase Children's Series begins 14th year of free entertainment at IU Southeast

   Falls of the Ohio partners with IU Southeast for fossil exhibit

   Protect your business with tips from the 12th Annual HR Series kickoff at IU Southeast

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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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 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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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 13th 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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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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School of Business seeking players and sponsors for annual golf scramble

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Sept. 14, 2009) – The Indiana University Southeast School of Business will host its annual golf scramble Sept. 25 at Valley View Golf Club in Floyds Knobs. 

All proceeds will go to scholarships and to promote the recruitment and retention of quality faculty and students for the IU Southeast School of Business.

The four-person scramble is open to teams and individuals. Fees are $400 per team or $100 for individual players. The fee includes greens fees, cart, and lunch at the conclusion of play.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams and for longest drive and closest to the pin competitions. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and a shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. Team registration deadline is Sept. 21.

“In addition to raising much needed funds for scholarships and student awards, the scramble is a wonderful networking opportunity for our students and recruiting opportunity for area organizations. In fact, some organizations specifically ask us to have their representatives paired with some of our students and faculty,” said Jay White, Dean of the School of Business.

Several levels of sponsorship are still available. Sponsorship packages start at $200. We would like to take this opportunity to again thank our sponsors:

Platinum Level Sponsor

Monroe Shine

Gold Level Sponsors

APICS

Ron Dunlop

MPC Promotions

Jones, Nale, & Mattingly, PLC

Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc.

Silver Level Sponsors

The Data Vault

Ivy Tech Foundation/Community College of Southern Indiana

Judge Carlton and Sue Sanders

Wall Street Journal

In-Kind Donations from:   

Harrah’s Operating Company (Horseshoe Casino)

Office Equipment Company

Tuckers American Favorites

Sam’s Food & Spirits

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

Wall Street Journal

Thomas P. Maled

 

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Visit the IU Southeast Fall Festival for family fun, food, and a fire eater

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Sept. 28, 2009) – The Indiana University Southeast Fall Festival comes to campus this Sunday with more events than ever before. 

The annual festival, from 4 to 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, is the kick off to Harvest Homecoming, and features fun for the whole family. This promises to be the biggest and best year yet with more food, more games, and more entertainment! 

The fun begins at 4 p.m. when the midway and food court open. At 5 p.m., the Harvest Homecoming Hot Air Balloon Launch – a crowd favorite – takes off.

This year’s midway features inflatable slides and jumpers, games, and a rock wall.

Various performers including the Red Edition Dance Team and other student groups will take the stage every 30 minutes, plus there’s face painting, pumpkin painting, and appearances by a stilt walker, fire eater, and clowns.

Hot dogs, barbecue, corn on the cob, cotton candy, nachos, sodas, and more are available all afternoon.

The fall festival is family-friendly and the entire community is invited for the fun. Tickets for food and games will be on sale for 50 cents each. Most games and food require just one or two tickets. For more information, visit www.ius.edu

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IU Southeast fraternity sponsors Bike-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

NEW ALBANY, IN (Sept. 9, 2009) – Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity is asking the community to take a bike ride to stop childhood cancer.

On Saturday, Sept. 19, the Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter at Indiana University Southeast will present the organization’s first Bike-A-Thon to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The event begins with registration from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Community Park on Grant Line Road in New Albany. A donation of $20 is suggested per rider.

After registration, the rest of the day will consist of games occurring during the race from 11 a.m. - noon followed by carnival games sponsored by IU Southeast Organizations. Prizes offered for participants with quantified donations include a St. Jude’s T-Shirt ($20), a St. Jude’s Sports Bag ($35), a St. Jude’s BBQ Set ($75), or all three ($150).

The Omicron Sigma Chapter of IU Southeast has been in existence since 1975. One of the group’s goals is to contribute to the advancement of society through the personal growth of their members and service to others.

If you are unable to attend but still interested in donating to the cause, please contact Josh Kornberg at joshkornberg@yahoo.com. Or make checks payable to Tau Kappa Epsilon, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150.

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Small Business Innovation Research grant seminar to be held at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Sept. 8, 2009) – Utilize federal grant funds to develop your technically innovative idea.

The Indiana University Southeast School of Business will host the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s “Small Business Innovation Research Seminar” Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., in University Center North, room 127 on the IU Southeast campus, 4201 Grant Line Road, New Albany, IN 47150. 

The SBIR grant program is set-aside federal funding for small businesses to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector.

The seminar at IU Southeast will include an overview from each of the participating federal agencies, proposal preparation tips, and Indiana success stories. The seminar is an opportunity to meet others who have technology interests and to explore applying for grant funding for a project.

The event is sponsored by IU Southeast, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center, and the Purdue Technology Center in New Albany. Cost (including lunch) is $15. 

For reservations call (812) 384-3530 and mail payment to: IEDC SBIR Office, 16 South Franklin Street, Bloomfield, IN 47424.  For local New Albany campus information please contact Brenda Swartz at bswartz@ius.edu or (812) 941-2494.

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Forum to discuss healthcare to be held at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN, (Sept. 10, 2009) – The School of Social Sciences at Indiana University Southeast will hold the panel discussion “Healthcare in the US” during the next session of the Social Science Forum.

The forum will be held from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, in the IU Southeast Library.

Several faculty members, including a psychologist, sociologist, and political scientist, will share their input on one of the country’s hot topics – healthcare in America today. Panelists include:

  • Dr. Robin Morgan – Department of Psychology
  • Dr. Sam Sloss – Department of Sociology
  • Dr. Tom Kotulak – Department of Political Science

 The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the School of Social Sciences at (812) 941-2391.

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Mix and mingle with local employers at Accounting Career Day at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Sept. 8, 2009) – Future accounting experts can get a jump-start on networking with local corporations and public accounting firms at Indiana University Southeast.

The IU Southeast School of Business and IU Southeast Career Services are partnering to present “Accounting Career Day” from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 19, in University Center North, room 127. 

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by speakers at 9 a.m. Twelve local companies will mix and mingle with students during the networking fair that begins at 10:30 a.m. Local organizations in attendance will be:

  • BKD, LLP
  • Blue & Co, LLC
  • Chilton and Medley PLC
  • Cotton and Allen
  • Harding Shymanski & Company, P.S.C.
  • McCauley, Nicolas & Co, LLC
  • Monroe Shine
  • Rodefer Moss & Co.
  • Strothman and Company PSC
  • First Savings Bank, F.S.B
  • E.On U.S.
  • Papa John’s

The event is free and open to all college accounting students. Those interested in attending should RSVP to jkanning@ius.edu or call (812) 841-2430.

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Chase Children's Series begins 14th year of free entertainment at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Aug. 31, 2009) – The Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast is proud to announce the 14th Annual Chase Children’s Series.  

With programs focused on science, reading, history, art, music, performance, and cross-cultural experiences, this free series helps educators fulfill their core requirements in an entertaining way.

The 2009-2010 Chase Children’s Series features eight artists representing a diverse range of entertainment.

  • The series begins with the Quitumbe Andean Ballet Dancers and Symphony, a group of young dancers and musicians who will introduce their audience to the rich multi-cultural history of their native Ecuador.
  • Using music to involve and teach children the fun and the power of imagination, Thaddeus Rex has created concerts that are center pieces for reading promotion. 
  • Doktor Kaboom combines the two passions in his life - science and performing — into an exciting and interactive Science Comedy extravaganza! 
  • Awarding-winning a cappella group Moosebutter delivers side-splittingly funny send-ups of pop icons like Star Wars and Harry Potter while bringing attention to their unique singing style.
  • Pantomime virtuoso Dan Kamin will showcase his craft for students to imitate - the same craft he taught Johnny Depp and Robert Downey, Jr. 
  • For Black History Month – storyteller Mama Yaa celebrates the African-American story of freedom and shares African instruments with students on stage in an impromptu music lesson. 
  • Mark Kistler demonstrates his world famous “how to draw in 3-D” hands-on program while spreading positive messages about self-esteem, goal setting and the power of reading. 
  • Mr. Stinky Feet’s interactive concerts are both educational and entertaining for all age groups.  

The Ogle Center is one of only a few arts centers in the nation to offer this type of children’s program. The series brings high-quality, nationally-known performances free of charge to school children throughout our 13 county service region. The only cost to the school is transportation.

Advanced reservations are required for all performances in the Chase Children’s Series. To secure reservations, please contact Tracy Heightchew, Box Office Manager, at (812) 941-2525 or by e-mail at theightc@ius.edu. Visit oglecenter.ius.edu for more information, including show times and study guides.

All performances are held at 10 a.m. and noon.

Quitumbe Andean Ballet & Symphony – Sept. 9-11, 2009

Thaddeus Rex – Oct. 8-9, 2009

Doktor Kaboom – Nov. 2-6, 2009

Moosebutter – Nov. 19-20, 2009

Dan Kamin “The Pantomime Man” – Jan. 12, 13, 15, 2010

Mama Yaa – Feb. 3-5, 2010

Mark Kistler – Feb. 17-19, 2010

Jim Cosgrove “Mr. Stinky Feet” – April 14-16, 2010

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Falls of the Ohio partners with IU Southeast for fossil exhibit

CLARKSVILLE, IN (Sept. 4, 2009) – The Indiana University Southeast Department of Biology has partnered with the Falls of the Ohio for Green Planet: The History of Plants, an exhibit shown through November and during the 2009 Falls Fossil Festival.

The temporary exhibit runs from now through Nov. 29 at the Falls of the Ohio State Park Interpretive Center in Clarksville, Ind. But mark your calendars, because the 2009 Falls Fossil Festival will only be around for one weekend, Sept. 19 and 20, also at the State Park. All ages are welcome to attend both events.

As plant life is a major part of the world’s ecosystems, The History of Plants exhibit was developed by David W. Taylor, Professor and Head of Biology at IU Southeast, and Interpretive Naturalist Alan Goldstein. Taylor has collected and published articles on fossils and flowering plants from Australia, China, Jordan, and the United States. The current exhibit focuses on the rise and evolution of land plants in the fossil record. Discover answers to questions such as: When were the first trees? When did land plants first appear and how have they changed? 

The Falls Fossil Festival’s 15th annual event includes fossil bed tours, outdoor vendors, children’s activities, fossil and mineral digs, guest speakers presenting on a variety of topics, and door prizes. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Green Planet: The History of Plants exhibit is free with paid admission to the Interpretive Center. Admission Monday through Thursday is $4 for adults, $1 for ages 2-18, and children under 2 are free. Admission Friday through Sunday is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

For a detailed list of speakers please check out www.fallsoftheohio.org. For more information about Green Planet: The History of Plants please contact Alan Goldstein at AGoldstein@dnr.IN.gov, or David W. Taylor at dwtaylo2@ius.edu.

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Protect your business with tips from the 12th Annual HR Series kickoff at IU Southeast

NEW ALBANY, IN (Aug. 31, 2009) – Learn how to protect your organization in a post-9/11 business world with help from Indiana University Southeast Career Services and the Kentuckiana Student Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Chapter.

The 12th Annual Human Resource Series kicks off on Friday, Sept. 11, at Indiana University Southeast with “Emergency Preparedness: A Post 9/11 Perspective on Protecting Employees and Business” presented by Barry Spurlock.

The program will provide a prime example of emergency plans and discuss integrating emergency plans into a business organization.

Tickets are free for students and faculty from any local school or $20 for HR professionals. Parking is $1 or metered parking is available. A light continental breakfast will be provided before the session. 

Registration, check-in, breakfast, and networking start at 7:30 a.m. The presentation follows from 8 – 9:15 a.m.

Spurlock is a loss control consultant with Midwestern Insurance Alliance and an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University where he teaches undergraduate courses in safety management and science. He is owner of and consultant for Spurlock & Higgins, LLC, an occupational safety and risk management consulting firm. 

“Emergency Preparedness: A Post 9/11 Perspective on Protecting Employees and Business” is the first in a series of breakfasts. Upcoming programs include “Cross-Training for Business Continuity and Knowledge Management” presented by Laurie Donnelly Levine on Oct. 9, and “Ideas for Competing for Talent during a Recession” presented by Steve Kraus and Elizabeth Gross on Nov. 13.

For more information contact Shelly Trent at (502) 412-8390 or shelly.trent@shrm.org, or Jim Kanning at (812) 941-2275 or jkanning@ius.edu.

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