We do many things just because we think it is good for us. We take vitamins, exercise and drink plenty of water. Sometimes we do things that are uncomfortable or challenging because they provide a benefit to us or others. We might make a blood donation to a local drive. Or we go to see our dentist twice a year to keep our teeth healthy. No one makes us do these things, but we do them. I want to tell you about one of those “good for you” things I have been doing.
The Eighth edition of the Ivy Tech Literary magazine mê tis was launched Tuesday April 21st at the Waldron Arts Center. Competition winners who were published read creative written work to a full house and many shared their creative process. Along with the authors, artists who won in a parallel competition shared slides of their work.
The Ivy Student Voice is two years old. Two of our editors provided essays on their experiences over the past year.
Ivy Tech student productions presented "Eurydice" written by Sarah Ruhl for two weekends in April. Directed by Paul Daily, the play was a modern version of a classic greek myth.
Would you be interested in an opportunity to discover your passion and strengths? Would you want to be apart of opportunities that will let you meet new people? Check out the student involvement opportunities at our campus, via the Student Life portal in Campus Connect or Blackboard, or by stopping by the Student Life Office! You can join a club, start a club, and even participate in service learning or leadership development opportunities.
At last spring is here and summer fast approaches. This is the time of year we enjoy hours of fun in the sun, swimming at the lake, hiking through the vast Indiana trails, camping in the woods and many a barbeque with family and friends. When given the task to bring a dish to share, impress the crowd with these delicious sweet and tangy lemon bars. These lemon bars are not to heavy and make a great dessert for the warm sumer months.
Most people would not take our neighbor’s car without asking. Many people would return a mislaid wallet. Countless are aghast at the thought of stealing from the elderly. I would say overall everyone agrees taking what is not ours is wrong. But, I daresay, is taking credit for someone else’s words or intellectual property really the same as taking someone’s tangible property. Affirmative, my friends. It is.
Illinois State University hosted the Midwest Bisexual Lesbian Gay Transgender Ally College Conference in Normal, Illinois February 13th through the 15th. With the generous help of the Office of Student Life, Ivy Tech Bloomington’s very own Campus Pride was able to send their three officers and one lucky member to attend the conference, accompanied by Beth Warner from the Office of Student Life. Officers Katelyn Spencer (Vice President), Walt Walters (Secretary/Treasurer), and myself (President) had been looking forward to the event since we started seeking funding in November of 2014.
Are you looking for your next good read? Faculty member Colleen Wells has her first published book, “Dinner With Dopplegangers, - A True Story of Madness and Recovery”, being released April 11, 2015. In her book she chronicles her 22 struggle with depression and bipolar disorder. In the press release she answers questions about the book and gives advice to readers about writing.
There was no question that Vice chancellor Sam DeWeese would end up working in higher education. He told me that “I literally grew up in a house that was across the street from the Ball State campus. My parents were both involved at Ball State in different capacities.” The K-12 school DeWeese attended was even operated by Ball State, and served as a training ground for Ball State student teachers. “I spent my entire adolescence on a college campus and I loved the idea of getting to be around people who were pursuing an education. I really can’t imagine doing anything else.”
Spring is in the air here at Ivy Tech Bloomington. The weather is warming up and the outdoors beckons to us to come and play. As the sun starts to shine sometimes we crave a lighter fare at our dinner table. This savory salad can be served as side dish but shines as an entre with some crusty bread and your favorite wine. This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
The Student Government is our representative; our voice. They are waiting to hear from you and pass along what you have to say. Your concerns, interest or whatever it might be. We are expanding on last semester’s interview with our Student Government and getting up-close to see what it is all about.
Dubbed the “Student Village Meeting,” Chancellor Jennie Vaughan and her administration spoke directly with students during Welcome Week.
Transferring is stressful: submitting transcripts, exploring new degree programs, learning a new campus and new classroom dynamics - it can all be overwhelming.
Joining a student club could be a great way to meet other students with similar interests. We received information from a few different group organizers to help you build our local community at Ivy Tech Bloomington.
I asked Dr. Brad Thurmond, the vice chancellor of academic affairs, what was it that caused him to become an educator.
Aaaah, welcome February the month of amour. A time to show love to your family, friends, and of course your Sweetheart. One great way to say I love you is with rich, creamy, decadent, chocolate. My favorite Valentines Day desert has always been Julia Child’s Chocolate mousse. This recipe takes a little time but is well worth the effort. Bon appetit.