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Documentary features UIndy aging studies center

UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community played a prominent role in the creation and the content of a documentary premiering at 9 p.m. today (Nov. 19) on WFYI-TV20.
“When Did I Get Old? Reflections on Aging Today” uses examples from across Indiana to explore four key areas for individuals and communities to consider in regard to [...]

Student newspaper claims national awards

University of Indianapolis student newspaper The Reflector claimed its first national Newspaper Pacemaker award at the recent National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas.
The Reflector also won Best of Show in the four-year college nonweekly category. The Associated Collegiate Press competition requires the submission of five issues of the newspaper published during specified periods throughout [...]

Faculty violinist shines in Indy Star spotlight

Ariana Kim, assistant professor of music, is the cover story of the Indianapolis Star’s Sunday arts section this week, previewing tonight’s “Ariana and Friends” Faculty Artist Series concert at the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
In the full-page Q&A with arts critic Jay Harvey, the Juilliard-schooled violinist – who still has ongoing engagements in New York City, [...]

National interfaith activist to speak Nov. 11

A top White House adviser on faith issues will speak Nov. 11 at the University of Indianapolis.
 
Interfaith activist Eboo Patel, recently named among “America’s Best Leaders 2009” by U.S. News & World Report, will deliver a 4:30 p.m. lecture and lead a 6 p.m. dinner discussion as part of the University Series and the Indianapolis [...]

Statewide conference to tackle hot-button issues in school improvement, workforce development

Annual CELL event Nov. 16-17 offers more than 60 sessions for educators, community leaders
 
As state and federal governments press for fundamental change in our education system, Indiana’s premier school reform conference will gather key players from across the nation to discuss the latest thinking and the issues involved.
 
Hosted by the University of Indianapolis’ Center of [...]

College Mentors chapter gets nod from ‘Martha’

UIndy’s chapter of College Mentors for Kids figured prominently on the Friday episode of Martha Stewart’s daytime talk show.
“Martha” presented its Dreamers Into Doers Award to Erin Slater, CEO of the Indiana-based organization that pairs at-risk kids with college students for weekly on-campus activities, with the intent of inspiring the younger students to pursue higher [...]

MBA information sessions Oct. 14 and 21

Working adults who want to advance their careers can learn more about the University of Indianapolis master of business administration program at two upcoming information sessions.
UIndy’s School of Business offers high-quality MBA courses in flexible formats that include on-campus evening study, an executive MBA with Saturday classes, and off-campus instruction at sites throughout central Indiana, [...]

Enrollment closing in on 5,000 mark

Grad students and full-time undergrads have more than doubled since 1990

The University of Indianapolis is surpassing its enrollment projections this fall with an official headcount of 4,978 students at the home campus.

University officials have been managing growth by making admissions more selective and limiting the size of incoming freshman classes, but the number of [...]

Aging studies center assisting in Indiana Chamber’s workforce initiative

UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community is part of a new Indiana Chamber of Commerce initiative to study the aging of the workforce and the impact on employers when experienced people retire.
The Workforce Wise initiative is based in part on CAC’s Gray Matters study of workplace trends in Indiana, which found that most employers expect [...]

Sept. 9 information session to explore Woodrow Wilson teaching fellowship program

College graduates considering careers in teaching can learn more about a unique master’s degree program in a meeting Sept. 9 at the University of Indianapolis.
Ideal for career-changers with science and technology backgrounds, the Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowships offer a $30,000 stipend to complete an intensive one-year program that includes education studies and hands-on work [...]