Friday, November 30, 2007

Production Internship with the National Council for the Traditional Arts

A production internship is available with the National Council for the Traditional Arts. A CMCL alum held the position this fall, and she asked me to let you all know about this opportunity. Please contact the director of production, Dennis Blackledge, for more info (dblckldg@ncta.net). Also visit http://www.ncta.net.

Production interns play a key role in producing major festivals, tours and events, and gain valuable experience in areas such as production/technical coordination, travel arrangements, artist and staff communications by working directly with the Production Management Team. Prior experience in music, concert production, theatre production or festival organization preferred.

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Qualified applicants for all positions will be energetic, highly organized, hard working, detail oriented, computer literate and team players. Internships with stipend are generally limited to two to three positions annually, and generally require a multi-month commitment. No housing provided. Some evenings, weekends and travel required.

The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the presentation and documentation of folk and traditional arts in the United States. Founded in 1933, it is the nation’s oldest multi-cultural producing and presenting organization. The programs of the Council celebrate and honor those arts that are deeply traditional - music, crafts, stories and dance passed down through time by families, communities, tribal, ethnic and occupational groups. NCTA stresses quality and authenticity in presenting folk artists to the public in concerts, national and international tours, festivals, radio and television programs, recordings, films and other programs.

Great Courses in Criminal Justice Have Openings

From the Criminal Justice advisor:

Do you have students who still need S&H courses, or who are at loose ends for filling out their schedules or for finding just the “right” minor? Please let them know about these stimulating course offerings, that still have seats available:

CJUS-P 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice (2 sections)
This course is an introduction to the administration of criminal
justice. Its focus is the structure, functions, and processes of the
criminal justice system. The principle components of the justice
system – the police, courts, and correctional systems – as well as
the complex interrelationships among these organizational components and tensions between them will be examined.

We will explore the processes that constitute each step of the
criminal justice system from decision to arrest, to sentencing,
through reentry as well as definitions of crime and law, the nature
and extent of crime, and the constitutional foundations of law and
justice. The impact of external influences – such as politics and
the media - on the goals and functioning of the criminal justice
system will be analyzed along with historical and international
perspectives on the administration of justice.

Issues of theory versus practice will be illuminated in the criminal
justice system at each step of the process, and our considerations
of the criminal justice system will be contextualized within models
of the criminal justice system such as due process versus crime
control.

Finally, contemporary issues and trends such as sentencing policies,
emerging issues in prisons, terrorism, and the death penalty will be
explored.

6045 MW 2:30-3:20 lecture, Friday discussion sections
6058 TR 12:20-1:10 lecture, Friday discussion sections


CJUS-P 300 Law and Global Corporations
Who should care about the role of the multinational corporations
(MNCs) in a globalizing world? Many people. As future policy-makers,
lawyers, or managers, it is important for you to understand the role
of large multinational business enterprises. Whether you are a labor
lawyer concerned about global trade issues or labor standards, an
environmental activist concerned about the role of MNCs with respect
to environmental policy, or you work as a manager or in-house
counsel for a major MNC, it is important for you to understand the
impact of MNCs on their stakeholders and the society in a
globalizing world, and the various attempts to regulate MNCs.

This course will start with cases illustrating MNCs’ globalizing
strategies, and the implications of this globalizing process. What
responsibilities do the more and more powerful and outreaching MNCs
have to its stakeholders: consumers, employees, governments, the
environment, and the public in general? We will use specific cases
to examine the role of MNCs in perpetuating or alleviating some of
the negative consequences of globalization. Further, we will study
and compare various proposals to define the social responsibilities
of MNCs. Finally, through an evaluation report, you will choose a
publicly-held MNC to examine and incorporate your own research with
the reading below to address the role your firm plays in a
globalizing world.

25937 Thursdays 5:45-8:15 p.m.

Krystie L. Herndon
Undergraduate Academic Advisor,
College of Arts and Sciences:
Criminal Justice, Sycamore 301
M 1-4:30 p.m., RF 9-11:30 a.m., R 1-4:30 p.m.
F 1:30-5 p.m.
Folklore and Ethnomusicology, 501 N. Park 107
T 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Linguistics, Memorial 220
W 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Student Survey: Views on Family

From the Religious Studies advisor:

I have a former student who is doing an honors thesis. She says: “I am currently studying IU students’ views of the family, specifically gay, lesbian, and co-habiting straight couples and their children. I have authored a 5 minute online survey attempting to gather these opinions from students. It has been IRB approved, is completely confidential, and literally takes less than five minutes to complete.

This survey is completely confidential and that there are no identifiers that can be traced back to respondents.”

Take the survey here:
http://www.collegestudentsattitudesaboutfamily.blogspot.com/

Thanks,
MaryLou

MaryLou Kennedy Hosek
Religious Studies Advisor
Sycamore Hall 230
mhosek@indiana.edu

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Two New Courses on Israel - Spring 2008

Two new courses on Israel in the Spring. No permission required to register for these courses.

JSTU-J 204 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies (3 cr.) Daphne Tsimhoni
Topic: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
TR 4:00-5:30

Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.

Since its inception, the Arab-Israeli conflict has dominated the political agenda and many aspects of life in Israel, the Middle East, and beyond. This course will introduce the students to the origins of the conflict in the late nineteenth century, the British pledge for a Jewish national home and the British mandate for Palestine, the development of the conflict from a local to a regional one, involving the Arab states. We will study the establishment of the State of Israel, the 1948 war and the creation of the Palestinian problem in its various aspects; both the 1956 Suez war and the Six Days 1967 war and their impact on Israel and the Middle East.

We will discuss the emergence of the PLO and the Palestinian organizations, the first Lebanon war, the road to the first Palestinian uprising (intifada), and to the peace accords. We will conclude by discussing the wars and the prospects for peace.

The course will be based on historical studies, various documentation, documentary films, and websites.

Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay.


JSTU-J 304 Social & Historical Topics in Jewish Studies/3 cr./ Daphne Tsimhoni
Topic: Jews, Muslims, & Christians in Israel #25561
TR 6:30-8:00

Important note: This course will begin on Tuesday, January 29 so there will be no free drop period.

Established as the nation state of the Jewish people, Israel has an ethno-religious, socioculturally diverse population. This course will introduce students to this diversity and its impact on Israeli politics and society. We will explore the historical origins of this complexity: The religious significance of the Holy Land, the preservation of Ottoman and British mandatory traditions, the 1948 war and the mass immigration to Israel from Europe and the Middle East. We will examine the socio-cultural and religious diversity within the Jewish majority that extends far beyond the common division between western European (Ashkenazim) and Middle Eastern (Mizrahim) and the Palestinian Arab minority that is no less complex and includes Muslims, Christians, Druze and smaller communities.

Based on socio-historical research and documentaries, we will discuss the following issues: Is the breach between the Jewish majority and the Palestinian Arab minority in Israel bridgeable? Is there a 'demographic issue' in Israel? and if so, what is its impact on Israeli politics? Who are the 'Arab Jews'? Can they form a bridge between Jews and Arabs? Is there an Israeli identity? What are its components?

Course requirements: two midterm take-home exams and a final essay.
Fulfills: Jewish Studies History & Society course or Religion & Thought course; S&H

Upcoming Events & Opportunities at the Career Development Center

PEACE CORPS-- FINAL INFORMATION SESSION OF THE SEMESTER!

The IU Peace Corps Campus Representative is looking for skilled workers, professionals, and college graduates to fill positions in the United States Peace Corps. Come find out how you can serve your country and improve the relationships between the United States and the people of other countries!

Thursday, December 6th, 2007
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
School of Education, Room 1225

Peace Corps needs Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to fill positions in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT, community services, and other areas. Come and learn how your skills can be put to use helping people overseas in one of over 70 developing countries across the world. Friends and family are welcome to attend.

For more information, please contact Brett Kuhnert at (812) 856-1864 or e-mail at: peace@indiana.edu

Brett’s office is located at the IU Career Development Center, 625 North Jordan Avenue; please feel free to stop in and make an appointment to see Brett during his office hours.
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THE WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS with DISABILITIES is coming to the IU CAMPUS this year!

This program is an excellent way for current students and recent graduates to find internships and full-time jobs across the country.

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE WITH THE WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

What is the Workforce Recruitment Program?
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a resource to connect public and private sector employers nationwide with students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workforce. Employers seek to fill both temporary and permanent positions in a variety of fields.

How Does the Program Work?
The WRP operates on the following timeline:
• In January and February, a recruiter will come to IU to interview students.
• By late March, a database composed of your resume and other information is made available to employers in the public and private sectors.
• Once the data base is released, interested employers make direct contact with you about temporary and permanent job offers. The data base is active for one year.

Join the Career Development Center and Disability Services for Students in our effort to increase career opportunities for students like yourself. Sign up immediately to get an interview slot! Students will be required to attend preparatory sessions on interviewing skills, resume writing, and other helpful topics before their interviews.

Questions?

Want to sign up?
Contact Laura Barnes Paley in the Career Development Center at laubarne@indiana.edu/812-855-0577, or Elaine Kuhns at eekuhns@indiana.edu/812.855.7578.

The WRP is co-sponsored by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Department of Defense, with support from other federal agencies.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

United Way Fundraiser (with Ice Cream!)

From Jennifer Heusel, an instructor for CMCL-C 223 Business and Professional Communication:

One of my C223 classes is having a fundraiser TONIGHT that includes ice cream! They are raising money for the adopt-a-family program of the United Way, so several students will be serving ice cream at Coldstone Creamery in Bloomington Wednesday Nov. 28 between 6 and 9 pm. All you have to do is order your favorite ice cream and tell the cashier "FUNDRAISER" when you purchase your delicious dessert.

See their Facebook Event for more information:
http://indiana.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7685771478

Thank you for your support!

Jennifer Heusel
Graduate Student
Department of Communication and Culture
Indiana University, Bloomington

New JOUR-J 200 and J 210 Classes Added for Spring

From the School of Journalism (this is of special interest for CMCL majors pursuing a certificate in Journalism):

We have added several new classes of JOUR-J 200 and a few new discussion sections for JOUR-J 210. If you are interested in any of these, log into the registration system and add them to your spring schedule. See details below:

J 200 8819, 11:15-12:45, MW
J 200 8822, 11:15-12:45, MW
J 200 15071, 2:45-4:15, MW
J 200 27854, 5:30-7:00, MW
J 200 27856, 2:45-4:15, TR

J 210 29056, 9:30-11:00, F
J 210 29057, 2:00-3:30, F
J 210 29059, 2:45-4:15, F

(Remember, in order to get into the lecture portion of J 210, you need to enroll in a discussion section.)

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

Smiles!

Lauren Kinzer
Director of Advising Services
IU School of Journalism
855-1714, lkinzer@indiana.edu

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Mock Interviews with Sigma-Aldrich

This mock interviewing event is now open to all students and are a first come, first served sign-up basis via www.IUCareers.com. If you have any questions please contact ebolyard@indiana.edu.

Top executives from Sigma-Aldrich will be at the Career Development Center/Arts & Sciences Career Services Dec 3 and Dec 4 as an Employer in Residence to help students sharpen their interview skills. This generous employer is not conducting interviews for positions with Sigma-Aldrich, but will be here to share their career wisdom and professional expertise with interested students who would like to practice their interview technique. They will conduct 30 minute, one-on-one interviews to provide constructive feedback which can improve your skills. Since there is no job description involved, students are asked to bring a copy of their resume to the session and indicate which career field(s) they are interested in. Sigma-Aldrich will do their best to customize the experience to benefit your individual needs. Practice makes perfect and this is a great way to rehearse for your upcoming job and internship interviews!

Monday, November 26, 2007

Volunteer Opportunity: People and Animal Learning Services

Are you looking for a fun and very rewarding volunteer experience? Then come to People and Animal Learning Services, Inc. (PALS). Volunteers help children and adults with disabilities learn how to ride horses.

Responsibilities include leading horses & side-walking riders during riding lessons. Volunteers also help groom, saddle, train, care for horses and help with barn chores. No horse experience necessary! A commitment of 3-4 hours per week is requested.

PALS is offering a new volunteer training on Saturday January 12th from 1- 4pm for anyone interested in becoming involved in PALS or therapeutic riding.

Please RSVP for the training and to request a volunteer packet to Fern Bonchek at 812-336-2798 or pals@indiana.edu.

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Internship Opportunities with the Natural Resources Conservation Service

Note to CMCL majors: pay close attention to the Public Affairs job description. For this position, the NRCS is most interested in communication students with an interest in environmental issues, agriculture or conservation. The position could continue for the next couple summers and eventually be a full time opportunity.

Questions can be directed to Jill Reinhart:
Asst. State Conservationist, Outreach & Communications
USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service
6013 Lakeside Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
317/290-3200, ext. 383
jill.reinhart@in.usda.gov

Department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Job Announcement Number: NRCS-IN-08-01

Student Trainee

Salary Range: $10.06 to $13.36 USD Per Hour
Open Period: 11/14/2007 to 12/14/2007
Series & Grade: GS-0499, 0899, 1099-02/04
Position Information: Full-Time Student Career Experience Program
Promotion Potential: 11 Duty Location: 9 vacancies - Throughout Indiana, IN

Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.

Job Summary:
These positions will be under the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) which provides work experience for students that is directly related to their academic program and career goals. Up to 9 student trainee positions (in soil conservation, soil science, agricultural engineering and public affairs) will be available in various locations throughout Indiana. Most placements will begin in the spring 2008.

For information concerning natural resources conservation in Indiana please visit http://www.in.nrcs.usda.gov.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov).


Major Duties:

Soil Conservation work includes:
- Accompanying soil conservationists to observe methods used in meeting resource conservation need.
- Gathering and assembling data for use in basic conservation plans.
- Performing surveys used for design and preliminary layout work, participating in inspection of construction and making field notes.
- Attending meetings of soil and water conservation district boards.

Agricultural Engineer work includes:
- Operates transit and level in obtaining survey information.
- Performs field survey work including topographic, cross section, profile or other surveys for use in the development of engineering plans by the professional engineer.
- Maintains accurate notes of surveys conducted.
- Helps with standard designs of simple drainage, erosion control or other engineering practices.

Soil Scientist work includes:
- Accompanying soil scientists to observe methods used in providing technical assistance for soil interpretations and special requests.
- Participating in soil surveys and field reviews and gathering data for defining map units.
- Collecting, tabulating and analyzing soil survey data.
- Collecting soil samples.

Public Affairs work includes:
- Writes news releases and feature stories for distribution through farm and non-farm media outlets in Indiana.
- Participates in layouts and design of text and images in publications, exhibits or presentations for use in delivering agency messages.
- Assists with setup of audio-visual equipment and provides orientation or instruction to users.
- Reviews and edits text prepared by other employees for clarity and understanding by internal and external audiences.

Qualifications:

Applicants at the GS-2 level must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants at the GS-3 level must have completed 1 academic year of post high school study (1 academic year equals 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours).

Applicants at the GS-4 level must have completed 2 academic years of post high school study or have completed their Associates degree.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You may need to work outdoors, often under adverse weather conditions.

- Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree seeking student in an accredited college or university and be taking at least a half-time academic course load in a curriculum that leads to a position as a soil conservationist, soil scientist, public affairs specialist or agricultural engineer. Students must be pursuing a course of study related to the position they are applying for, i.e., soil conservation, natural resources and/or other agriculture disciplines such as agronomy, forestry, biological sciences, soil sciences, public affairs/information arts or agricultural engineering.

- Posses and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.

- Have and maintain a valid state driver's license.

- A background security investigation and credit check will be required for all new appointments. Your continued employment will be subject to your successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

- If you are a male over age l8 who was born after December 3l, l959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job.

- You must be a United States Citizen or National (resident of American Samoa and Swains Island) to be considered for this job.

- Your Social Security Number is requested to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. Failure to provide your SSN in your application package will result in your application not being processed.

- Applicants must be mobile to all locations throughout Indiana upon initial placement and subsequent summers as well as upon graduation.


How Will You Be Evaluated:

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the information provided in their application package. Your opportunity for consideration will depend on how thoroughly you have prepared your application. Please read all instructions carefully. Incomplete applications will not be referred for consideration.

Benefits:

The Student Career Experience Program provides work experience that is directly related to the student's academic program and career goals. This allows NRCS to discover first hand the abilities of a potential employee and gives managers the ability to evaluate the student's performance in real work situations. The benefit to the student is exposure to public service while enhancing their educational goals and shaping their career choices. Typically students work full-time during the summer and then are placed in a non-pay status to return to school during the fall. Students under the SCEP may be non-competitively converted to career-conditional appointments following completion of their academic and work experience requirements.

Students appointed under the SCEP are eligible for both health and life insurance coverage as long as they are expected to be employed under this appointment authority for at least one year and are expected to be in a pay status for at least one third of the total period of time from the date of their initial appointment to the date of the completion of the program. Costs of the premiums are split between the employee and the agency.

Students are also eligible for federal retirement benefits, Thrift Savings Plan, paid leave, flexible work schedules and other federal benefits.

Housing subsidies and/or transportation costs may be offered on a case-by-case basis.

SALARY RANGE BASED ON LOCALITY PAY AREA OF DUTY STATION OF POSITION:

• GS-2 $10.09 - $10.91 per hour

• GS-3 $11.01 - $11.91 per hour

• GS-4 $12.36 - $13.36 per hour

How to Apply:
You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Be sure your application includes the following: a resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

All applicants must submit the following information to be considered.

1. OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment or a resume. If using a resume it must include the following information:

- Announcement number, title and grade applying for.
- Your full name, mailing address and phone number
- Social Security Number
- Country of citizenship. U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Work experience (both paid and unpaid experience). List job title, duties, employer's name and address; starting and ending dates; hours worked per week. Indicate if we can contact your current supervisor.

2. Copy of your current college transcript that includes hours and grades.

3. Written responses to the following questions.

* What knowledge and experience do you have in Agricultural and Natural Resources?
* What are your long range career goals and interests?
* Working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service often requires working outdoors in all types of weather. Please explain your willingness to work in this type of environment.
* Working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service often requires working with individuals and groups. Please explain your ability to communicate with others in these types of situations.
* Natural Resources Conservation Service positions are often located in small towns and rural areas, does working in this type situation appeal to you and why?
* Explain your ability to use computer software such as ESRI GIS programs, Excel, Power Point, Access, CAD, engineering design programs etc.
* Working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, you will have many demands on your time, please explain your ability to organize and prioritize your work.
* Working for the Natural Resources Conservation Service often requires employees to be mobile. Please characterize your willingness to be mobile, i.e., any location in the Midwest U.S.; any location in Indiana.

Applications may be submitted either by mailing your application package to the address listed on the last page of the announcement or by fax (317) 290-3225. Applications and attached materials will not be returned. Applications must be received by close of business on December 14, 2007.

Applicants may or may not be contacted for interviews or for more information if needed to help determine continuing eligibility for the SCEP program and possible placement in our agency.

NRCS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.


Contact Information:
Connie Givens
Phone: 317-290-3200 ext. 335
Fax: 317-290-3225

Or Write:
Natural Resources Conservation Service
6013 Lakeside Boulevard
Indianapolis IN 46278

What to Expect Next:
You will be contacted regarding the status of your application. Selections normally take approximately eight weeks after the closing date of the announcement.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited basis apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Beinecke Scholarship Program for Graduate Study in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

If you plan graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences, see below for a possible scholarship! To be considered for selection as IUB’s candidate for this scholarship, eligible students must complete and submit a nomination package. The materials are attached below.

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The Beinecke Scholarship Program
A Program of the Sperry Fund
IU Deadline: January 21, 2008
National Deadline: March 1, 2008

The Beinecke Scholarship is for graduate study in the arts, humanities and social sciences. This program encourages highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them and to be courageous in the selection of a graduate course of study. Each scholar receives $4,000 immediately prior to entering graduate school and an additional $30,000 while attending graduate school. There are no geographic restrictions on the use of the scholarship, and recipients are allowed to supplement the award with other scholarships, assistantships and research grants. Award recipients are encouraged to begin graduate study immediately following the undergraduate studies. However, the award may be utilized within 5 years of completion of undergraduate studies. (For additional information and scholarship conditions see http://www.beineckescholarship.org)

To be eligible for consideration:
* A student must be enrolled full-time as a junior with plans to receive a baccalaureate degree the following year and be nominated by the student’s university
* A student plans to enter a masters or doctoral program in the arts, humanities or social sciences
* A student has demonstrated superior standards of intellectual ability, scholastic achievement and personal promise during his or her undergraduate career
* Be a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
* Have a documented history of receiving need-based financial aid during his or her undergraduate years. The student will need to complete a Financial Data Sheet certifying the student meets the need criteria

Each college or university may nominate only one candidate for the national competition. To be considered for selection as IU-B’s candidate, eligible students must complete and submit a nomination package. The nomination package is available at the Hutton Honors College, 324 N. Jordan. Ask for Elaine Hehner or email Mrs. Hehner at ehehner@indiana.edu.

The candidate should submit:
* Financial Data Sheet to be completed by the student and certified by a financial aid officer stating that the student qualifies for need-based financial aid
* Application Form
* Personal Statement of 1000 words or less
* Three letters of recommendation
* An official copy of the nominee’s transcript
* A current resume
* Other material considered directly relevant to the nominee’s application

Smoking Ban Survey

From the Religious Studies advisor:

A former student of mine, Anna Kostrzweski, is an undergraduate doing an honors research project. She wants to collect surveys on attitudes regarding the upcoming IU smoking ban.

There is NO identifying information (i.e., no name is asked) and all responses will be merged together. So, there is no risk of anyone completing the form being specified.

For people to complete the survey, they should go to the following link on the web:

http://www.iutobacco.blogspot.com/

MaryLou Kennedy Hosek
Religious Studies Advisor
Sycamore Hall 230
mhosek@indiana.edu

Monday, November 19, 2007

Open Source Center (CIA): Back on Campus

The Open Source Center will return to campus on Nov. 29th for an exclusive Information Session from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Career Development Center (10th and Jordan). Qualified students will be offered an interview the following day. The job description is below. If you are interested and would like your resume viewed before the session, please send it to Elizabeth Bolyard at ebolyard@indiana.edu, otherwise please bring your resume with you for the Information Session.

Open Source Officer
Work Schedule: Full Time
Salary: $46,262 to $85,086
Location: Washington, DC metropolitan area

Open Source Officers (OSOs) are the Intelligence Community's experts in collecting and analyzing publicly available information in support of national security. They use foreign language and area knowledge to review and assess foreign public information media (radio, television, and press), Internet sites, and specialized publications to deliver high-impact products to the U.S. foreign affairs community. OSOs develop and apply in-depth knowledge of a broad range of publicly available information to identify trends and patterns and write analytical products. They may also manage the collection and analysis of open sources by foreign national staff and contractors in the Washington metropolitan area, as well as overseas. In managing and producing intelligence based on open sources, OSOs strive to identify patterns, trends, and often subtle relationships that provide unique insights into issues of national security.

We seek creative candidates who possess a keen interest in foreign affairs; strong writing and analytical skills; a well-developed facility for reading, writing and understanding one or more of a broad range of foreign languages; and experience using the Internet. Many OSOs have lived in their region of interest and/or have formally studied the politics and history of a particular country or region. Experience in journalism is also applicable.

Positions are in the metropolitan Washington, DC area, with opportunities for overseas travel and assignments. In addition to salary and benefits, Officers may qualify for the CIA’s Corporate Language Hiring Bonus Program and may receive additional language incentive pay and awards under the CIA’s Corporate Language Program. OSOs may also have the opportunity for further language and area studies, as well as other relevant training.

As a part of the screening process, selected applicants will be sent a language proficiency test and an analytic writing exercise. The following languages, or language combinations, with relevant area knowledge are sought: Central Asian languages, Ukrainian, Belorussian and Russian.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in area studies, international relations, political science, economics, journalism, communications, history, sociology, anthropology, counterproliferation, language or other liberal arts discipline. Advanced level foreign language reading and comprehension skills, excellent English language skills, strong critical thinking/analytic skills, and well-developed Internet searching skills are also needed.

All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview and an extensive background investigation. U.S. citizenship is required.

Please apply to the Open Source Officer job posting on the CIA website:

http://www.cia.gov

Free Student Academic Center workshops for the weeks of 11/26/07 through 12/5/07

Please plan to attend any of the following Student Academic Center workshops that will occur during the final two weeks of the semester.

You need not sign up in advance to attend as many or as few as you wish. However, if you arrive 5 minutes past the starting time you will not be admitted. In addition, Monday and Tuesday evening workshops have limited seating and you may not gain admittance once room capacity is reached.

Questions and/or concerns can be addressed to Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D., Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator, SAC, 855-7313

Monday, November 26, “Beating Test Anxiety”, Briscoe Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, November 27, “Preparing Now For Success After College”, Teter TEF258, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, November 28, “Preparing Now For Success After College”, Ballantine Hall 310, 7:00-8:00pm

Monday, December 3, “Catching Up in a Course When All Hope Seems Gone”, Forest Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, December 4, “Making the Most of Final Week”, Teter TEF258, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, December 5, “Making the Most of Final Week”, Ballantine Hall 310, 7:00-8:00pm

Friday, November 16, 2007

CJSA Holiday Gift Drive

The Criminal Justice Student Association
Presents a holiday gift drive benefiting

The Villages’ Kids
Foster Care* Adoption* Family Services
November 26th – December 5th

Drop off on IUB campus, Sycamore Hall 336 (Andi Gitelson’s office)
8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday

The Villages ask that you do not give clothing, as the children are anticipating a toy. Please, no war, violent or gruesome toys. We ask that you do not give dolls as we have many children from different ethnic backgrounds and we want them to feel comfortable with the gift they receive. Please, only new toys.

The following are suggestions for items that would make wonderful gifts for the children:

For our teens 13-18, we would like to suggest a $10-$15 gift card from Wal-Mart.
Lego
Dupo Ages 2-5
Mega Blocks
Lincoln Logs
Play Mobil
Light Brites
Play-Doh
Doodle Pro
National Geographic learning toys & kits
Tomas the Tank ages 3-7
Nerf Balls
Dora the Explorer
Curious George
Veggie Tales
Board Games – age appropriate
Dress-up Clothes - e.g. princess dress and crown
Bob the Builder ages 3-7
Interactive toys
Musical Instruments
Jewelry Making Kits
Craft Kits – age appropriate
Cooking toys
Match Box Kits
Puzzles

Thank you for caring for The Villages’ Foster children!

www.villageskids.org

Childhood should be a period filled with hope and joy for EVERY young person…yet daily in Indiana, an average of 140 children are reported as abused or neglected! Even more shocking is the reality that weekly, at least one child dies as a result of that abuse or neglect---nearly three classrooms of children every year!

The Villages, Indiana’s largest private, not-for-profit family services agency champions every child’s right to flourish in a caring, safe and nurturing family! We are relentless in our dedication to help heal and nurture the children who are victims of these horrific acts! How?? By tirelessly working with their families of origin to assure that abuse will never again occur, the vast majority of these children are able to safely return to their home and family! For other children, The Villages is supporting and sustaining a grandparent or relative in the important role of raising a child! When family ties can’t be honored, The Villages is intensely engaged in recruiting, screening, training and supporting heroic foster and adoptive families who rekindle the sense of hope and energy in the resilient abused children they so unselfishly serve!

The Villages’ wide array of services includes:

* Child Development and Education Centers
* Family Preservation and Reunification
* Healthy Families Parent Support
* Kinship Care
* Special Needs Adoption
* Therapeutic Foster Care
* Transitional and Independent Living Services
* Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

Interesting Culture Studies Course for Spring: CLAS-C 491 Topics in Classical Studies: The Roman Family

CLAS-C 491 TOPICS IN CLASSICAL STUDIES: THE ROMAN FAMILY

Professor Cynthia Bannon
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:45
Section number 25147/ Honors section number 28383

What was family life like in ancient Rome? Who could get married? How were children cared for? Where did Grandma live? How did slaves fit in?

In this class, we study literature, art, and law, to investigate these questions and many others about Roman kinship, in theory and in practice, with comparisons to modern ideas about the family. We consider changes in the family over time, public and private perspectives on kinship, and changes in Roman society that affected the family.

Class requirements include quizzes and four six-page analytical papers.

C491 carries S&H and CSA distribution. No knowledge of Latin is required, and the course is appropriate for students interested in history, gender studies, religious studies, anthropology, sociology, and psychology.

Please contact Professor Bannon at cbannon@indiana.edu with any questions.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Africa Careers Night

Interested in working or interning in Africa? Network with Panelists:

Brett Kuhnert- Peace Corps as a gateway to an International Career
Diane Pelrine- Careers in African Art
Rachel Kenis- Journalism Internship experience in Senegal
Elana Habib- Volunteer Kenya
Laura Arntson- Senior Global Health Fellow with USAID Nigeria
Beth Kreitl- Career Development Center Resources

November 27, 2007 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Career Development Center

Visit IUCareers.com to register. Business attire required.

SPEA Walk-in Advising Hours

Considering a SPEA minor or certificate? Minors offered by SPEA include Public and Environmental Affairs, Environmental Management, Environmental Science and Health, Human Resources, and Management.

Visit SPEA 240 during special walk-in advising hours:

Tues, Nov 27, 1:30-4:00
Weds, Nov 28, 1:30-4:00
Thurs, Nov 29, 1:30-4:00

These walk-ins are specifically for non-SPEA and pre-SPEA students who want information about SPEA majors, minors and certificates.

If you prefer an appointment, call 855-0635.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

MemberCorps

MemberCorps is a program that allows students to explore themselves, IU, and the Student Alumni Association (SAA) as well as other student organizations to help make IU a little smaller by finding "their place". It is a great way to meet people, learn about yourself and learn about opportunities to get involved and find your niche. The program consists of 4 classes, a retreat, and a graduation ceremony. It can be taken for credit as HPER-R 100, but that is not required. More information, as well as the application, is located online at http://www.alumni.indiana.edu/saa/membercorps/.

Quotes from past Member Corps participants:
It is a great way to get involved quickly, learn more about yourself and leadership skills. ~Margherite Brucci

A life altering experience. You learn to think outside the box and gain a whole new understanding of yourself. It can only enhance your experience at IU. ~Christina Duff

You'll find out a lot about yourself while being involved on campus.
~Rafael Costa

Member Corps made me so proud to be an IU student. I have learned a lot about myself. ~Rebecca Brozio

Questions? Contact Claudia Rhye at crhye@indiana.edu.

LeaderShape Retreat

LeaderShape is a week long leadership retreat that provides students the opportunity to participant is a nationally renowned leadership institute for free!

It takes place at Waycross conference center, just 30 minutes from Bloomington January 1-6. Interested people must apply online at http://www.alumni.indiana.edu/saa/activities/leadership.shtml.

Questions? Contact Claudia Rhye at crhye@indiana.edu.

An Evening with Luis Alberto Urrea

Luis Alberto Urrea
2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist

Magical Realism, Immigration, and Life on the Border
Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m.
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
114 East Kirkwood

This is hosted by The Friends of the Library as a fundraiser for Monroe County Public Library.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day of performance.

$65 for premium seating at the event, a signed bookplate and elegant champagne, hor d'ouevres, and dessert after hours reception to meet the author in the Monroe County Public Library Atrium.

Tickets are available in the Sunrise Box Office
BUY TICKETS ONLINE http://www.buskirkchumley.org/ or visit The Friends of the Library Bookstore.
INFO: 349-3050.
www.mcpl.info
www.luisurrea.com

* 2005 Pulitzer Prize finalist and American Book Award winner for The Devil's Highway, a nonfiction account of Mexican immigrants lost in the Arizona desert
* Christopher Award winner for his first book, Across the Wire, also named a New York
Times Notable Book
* Inductee into the Latino Literary Hall of Fame
* First finalist to be chosen for the Kiriyama Prize for both nonfiction (2005) and for fiction (2006), winning the fiction award in 2006 for The Hummingbird's Daughter, an epic novel 20 years in the making: the fictionalized biography of Urrea's own great-aunt set during Mexico's Civil War

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

C445 Special Film Screenings

The CMCL-C 445 class, Film, Fascism and Psychoanalysis, is sponsoring a weekend series of special film screenings the weekend before Thanksgiving (Nov 17-18).

Most of these films deal with WWII Italian and German fascism, but SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE is a beautiful meditation on the effects of the Spanish Civil War and Franco's subsequent fascist government in Spain. All screenings are free and open to the public. Screenings will take place in Radio-TV 251.

Saturday Nov 17

10 a.m.- noon Michael Verhoeven, The White Rose (Germany 1982, 123 min)
12:15 p.m. Ingmar Bergman, The Serpent’s Egg (Sweden, U.S.A, W. Germany, 1977, 120 min)
2:30 p.m. Margarethe von Trotta, Marianne and Julianne (W Germany, 1981, 106 min)
4:30 p.m. Lina Wertmüller, Seven Beauties (Italy 1975, 115 min)
6:30 p.m. Vittorio de Sica, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
(Italy, W. Germany 1970, 94 min)
8:15 p.m Jean-Pierre Melville, Army of Shadows (France, Italy 1969, 145 min)


Sunday Nov 18

10:30 a.m. Istvan Szabo, Mephisto (Hungary, Germany, Austria, 1982, 144 min)
1 p.m. Fons Rademakers, The Assault (Netherlands 1986, 144 min)
3:45 p.m. Victor Erice, Spirit of the Beehive (Spain 1973, 97 min)
5:30 p.m. Louis Malle, Lacombe Lucien (France, W Germany,Italy, 1974 130 min)
8 p.m Louis Malle, Au revoir les enfants (France, WGermany 1987, 104 min)

Looking for an Upper-Level Elective in the College of Arts and Sciences?

CHORAL MASTERWORKS
MUS-Z 320 Section 27436
Spring 2008

Find out why nearly 30 million people in our country sing in choruses! This class will introduce you to the masterpieces of choral music through musical, historical, and cultural contexts. Experience live music through concerts and performances of various groups including traditional choruses, a cappella groups, and show choirs. Learn about these different types of choral groups and the music they sing, and explore the role of the chorus in our society and throughout the world.

2008 Hutton Honors College Symposium & Research Fair

The Hutton Honors College presents
the 2008 Annual IUB Undergraduate
Symposium and Research Fair
April 6th & 9th

Deadline for abstracts & proposals Feb 1st, 2008
Submit to Assistant Dean Lynn Cochran(lcochran@indiana.edu)

The Hutton Honors College invites proposals and abstracts for our annual symposium and research fair. The symposium is to be held on Sunday, April 5th, at the Indiana Memorial Union from 9-5. Students who choose to present papers at the symposium will be asked to speak for ten minutes on their work, with a five minute Q&A to follow. Each presenter will be included on a panel of other students working in a similar field of study. Last year the topics included sociology, international issues, business & economics, science, the humanities & social sciences, and medicine & psychology. Every year the topics vary somewhat according to the abstracts submitted. A schedule of sessions will be forthcoming in March. The research fair poster session will be held Wednesday, April 9th, in the Frangipani Room from 7-9 pm. Students will present posters describing the projects they have been working on. This year we hope to have judges for the first time for the poster fair. All IU undergraduates are invited to participate in these two events, and all IU faculty and students will be invited to attend. The Hutton Honors College will hold workshops for students who would like to know more about paper or poster presentations.

Whether you choose to present a paper at the symposium or a poster at the fair, or would like to participate in both events, we welcome one page abstracts by Feb 1st; please be sure to indicate whether you are interested in presenting a paper and/or a poster. If you choose to participate in both events, you will just submit one abstract. Please let me know at your earliest convenience if you will be submitting an abstract this year and we will send you an abstract template to make your submission easier. Also, be sure you have a faculty mentor for your project, as they will be asked to sign off on your abstract.

The symposium and fair are open to all disciplines, including (but not limited to): visual and performing arts, humanities, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, business and economics, education, and nursing. This is a great opportunity to let others see the valuable work you have been doing during the past year, and to see what other students in a variety of fields are exploring here at IU. It is also a great chance for you to perfect your presentation skills and receive valuable feedback from faculty and interested colleagues. Don’t miss this opportunity for professional experience!

We look forward to hearing from you, and more importantly, to seeing the results of your efforts!

Lynn Cochran
Assistant Dean
Hutton Honors College
Indiana University
324 N. Jordan
Bloomington, IN, 47405
(812) 855-3550
lcochran@indiana.edu

"The European Union in the 21st Century" Summer Seminar/Study Trip Information Sessions

The European Union Center of Excellence at Indiana University is pleased to announce that its 2008 summer seminar/study-trip "The European Union in the 21st Century" will take place from May 12 to June 4, 2008. Focus will be on the opportunities and challenges faced by the evolving European Union and its member states.

Information Session
The EU Center will be holding open information sessions for interested students on
Tuesday, November 13 and
Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 pm in Woodburn Hall 116.

The course prepares approximately 20 graduate and upper-level undergraduate students for advanced studies or professional careers in the international arena. Students benefit from hands-on experience with real policy issues in seminars with high-profile public and private executives, policy makers, and academicians.

Past topics have included:

* The role of the courts in shaping European societal, economic, and political life
* NATO and transatlantic relations in a strategic context
* Enlargement to East and Central Europe
* Managing environmental policy in the context of globalization and regionalization
* Economic development initiatives and monetary and fiscal policy issues

This EU seminar/study-trip is a multi-disciplinary program open to graduate* and upper-level undergraduate students** in any field of study with an interest in EU studies. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required. The cost of the 2008 program is $3950. Fees cover the cost of tuition (4 credit hours in Overseas Study, West European Studies, or Russian and East European Institute), accommodations in Europe, and intra-European rail travel (Brussels-Paris-Berlin-Warsaw). Airfare, meals, and daily personal expenses are not included.

*Graduate students with a summer fee remission from the IU Bloomington College of Arts & Sciences may apply up to 4 credit hours of their summer fee remission to the cost of the program.

**Undergraduates at IU Bloomington may be eligible for Edward L. Hutton International Experiences Program Grants.

Program information can also be found at http://www.iub.edu/~eucenter/studytrip.shtml or contact Jeffrey Pennington, Assistant Director, EU Center of Excellence, Ballantine Hall 542, E-mail: japennin@indiana.edu; tel. 812-856-3832.

Automatic-W Deadline for Second Eight Week Classes

The deadline for dropping second eight-week classes with an automatic grade of W is Tuesday, November 20th.

See below for drop/add procedures.

DROP ONLY (for students who only want to drop a course and not add another course) – students may drop courses on-line in OneStart through the Auto “W” deadline for the specified period (1st 8 weeks, full semester, or 2nd 8 weeks). For directions on how to use eDrop, please go to the following link http://www.indiana.edu/~registra/pdfs/eDrop.pdf.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Juniors and Seniors: Share Your Experiences with Q294 Students

Get Your 30 Minutes of Fame!

The Career Development Center is looking for experienced juniors and seniors to share their advice with freshmen and sophomores in our Q294 (Basic Career Development) course. If you've had experience with student organizations, volunteer work, internships, and/or study abroad programs, this is a great chance to inspire other students! The dates and times of the Q294 student panel sessions are:


Section # Date Time Location
22082 11/19/2007 11:15am CDC
22088 11/19/2007 2:30pm BU313
22089 11/19/2007 4:00pm CDC
22084 11/20/2007 11:15am CDC
22085 11/20/2007 2:30pm CDC
22086 11/20/2007 4:00pm CDC


(Please note that all sessions except for 22088, located in BU313, will take place at the Career Development Center.)

If you would like to participate in a 30-minute panel session, please choose a class section(s) that will work for you and contact Crystal Smith at smith838@indiana.edu. A confirmation email will follow.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Information Sessions for European Union 2008 Summer Seminar/Study Trip

The European Union Center of Excellence at Indiana University is pleased to announce that its 2008 summer seminar/study-trip "The European Union in the 21st Century" will take place from May 12 to June 4, 2008. Focus will be on the opportunities and challenges faced by the evolving European Union and its member states, with seminars held in Brussels, Paris, Berlin, and Warsaw. The 2008 program will be led by Professor John McCormick, chair of the Department of Political Science at IUPUI and noted EU specialist.

This program is open to all graduate and upper-level undergraduate students with an interest in European affairs or European Union studies. The course prepares approximately 20 graduate and upper-level undergraduate students for advanced studies or professional careers in the international arena. Students benefit from hands-on experience with real policy issues in seminars with high-profile public and private executives, policy makers, and academicians.

The EU Center will be holding a series of information sessions for students interested in the seminar/study-trip. These will be held Tuesday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m. in Woodburn Hall 116. All students are welcome to attend, and we would greatly appreciate it if you could spread the word to your graduate and upper-level undergraduate students who may be interested in this unique opportunity.

More detailed information can be found on the seminar/study-trip website at http://www.indiana.edu/~eucenter/studytrip.shtml or can be obtained by contacting the EU Center directly at (812) 856-3832 or by e-mail at eucenter@indiana.edu.

Spring 2008 Internships - Graphic Design and Multimedia Development

Spring 2008 Graphic Design Internship – Job Description
3 credit hours (approximately 10 hours per week)
Dates: January 7 – April 25, 2008 (excluding spring break)

The Career Development Center is looking for a highly motivated Graphic Design Intern interested in hands-on work experience. This position will include concept generation, artwork refinement, and creation of final art.

Intern will be responsible for fulfilling requests to produce various print projects including: logos, brochures, advertisements, flyers, posters, signage, etc. Other tasks may include distribution of marketing materials to appropriate audiences, performing broad searches for images, photographing various events, and other projects as assigned.

Intern will be supervised by a professional staff member at the Career Development Center who coordinates each project. The Graphic Design Intern will also be a core member of the Marketing Team.

Desired skills for the position are creativity, excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, attention to detail, independence within a team, ability to take direction, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Intern must possess strong technical skills in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/PPT). Photography skills a plus.

Intern must be available for approximately 10 hours per week throughout the Spring semester for a total of 150 hours. Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible. This is an unpaid internship. The Career Development Center is willing to work with academic departments so the intern may earn 3 credits for this experiential opportunity.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and work samples* to:

Sara Pennington-Busick, pennings@indiana.edu, Career Development Center, 625 North Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405 by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2007. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview during the we­­­­ek of December 3-7.

* Please submit five work samples electronically either by sending an enclosure (single PDF or PPT strongly preferred) or by sending a URL where it can be viewed. Samples may also be sent as printouts to the above address.



Spring 2008 Multimedia Development Internship – Job Description
3 credit hours (approximately 10 hours per week)
Dates: January 7 – April 25, 2008 (excluding spring break)

The Multimedia Development Intern will work the Career Development Center’s Information Officer and Technology & Information Systems Team to design and develop multimedia products to support the Center’s mission. More specifically, the internship will focus on the development of podcasts and streaming video. Other projects, such as graphic design and web development, may be assigned based on intern’s interests and skill set.

Major aspects of the internship include generating ideas for topics, developing scripts, setting up equipment, recording and editing audio/video, mixing sound, and converting and compressing files. The intern will collaborate with other Center staff, students, and employers who recruit IU students in the production of media.

The intern will be supervised by the Center’s Information Officer and will work on a team with professional and student staff members. Desired skills for the position are a high standard of excellence, creativity, independence within a team, flexibility, and academic or hands-on experience with multimedia development, video production, and/or communications technology. A working knowledge of Flash and Audacity is helpful.

Intern should be available to work approximately 10 hours per week throughout the spring semester. Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible. This is an unpaid internship. Intern is encouraged to seek academic credit for this experience; the Career Development Center is willing to work with academic departments to make the opportunity credit-eligible. If the intern’s department does not offer credit or the intern is not eligible through their department, the intern may be able to earn academic credit for the experience through ASCS Q398, the Career Development Center’s internship course.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, list of media applications/programs (i.e., video/sound editing, graphic design) with which applicant has experience, and a link to work samples (if available) to: Sara Pennington-Busick, pennings@indiana.edu, Career Development Center, 625 North Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405 by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2007. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview during the we­­­­ek of December 3-7.

Underground/City Lights Film Series

Hello all, this week underground is pleased to present Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait, a meditative and rapturous document of the soccer star in action.

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Zidane, A 21st Century Portrait (2006, 97m) The film was made by training 17 cameras, under the supervision of acclaimed cinematographer Darius Khondji, solely on footballer Zinedine Zidane over the course of a single match between Real Madrid and Villareal. Zidane himself recounts, in voice-over, what he can and cannot remember from his matches. Magnificently edited and accompanied by a majestic score from Scottish rock heroes Mogwai, this is not only the greatest football movie ever made, but also one of the finest studies of man in the workplace, an ode to the loneliness of the athlete and the poise and resilience of the human body. The film will be introduced by three very short films by Stan Brakhage.
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The underground film series is sponsored by Indiana University's Department of Communication and Culture. All screenings are on alternating Fridays at 7 p.m. in room 251 of the Radio-TV building on the IU campus. All screenings are free and open to the public, and free parking is ample in the lot adjacent to the building, provided you clearly display an underground flyer on the dashboard of your vehicle.

Planning to Graduate in May 2008 or August 2008? You Must Apply to Graduate!

Attention all May 2008 and August 2008 Graduates:

You must file for graduation with the College of Arts and Sciences Recorder’s Office. Simply go to http://www.college.indiana.edu/recorder/, log in with your username and password, and click on the Apply to Graduate link from the menu on the left.

If you have already applied to graduate but you have realized that you will be unable to complete all degree requirements by your stated graduation date, you will need to go online to re-submit the graduation application, specifying your new graduation date. Keep in mind that August graduates can still take part in the May commencement ceremony, so don’t apply for May graduation just because you plan to walk in the May ceremony. The date you specify should be the date by which you will have completed all degree requirements.

Please note that minors need to be on your degree before you graduate; they cannot be added once the degree has been finalized. To declare a minor, you will need to go to the department or school in which you are earning the minor. Let me know if you are unsure about who you need to contact, and I will direct you to the right person.

The exception to this is the Minor in Business and the Minor in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. These minors can be declared on the Recorder’s website (http://www.college.indiana.edu/recorder/ - the same place you go to apply to graduate).

If you have filed for graduation and will be using any transfer credit, it is your responsibility to have an official transcript sent from that institution to our Office of Admissions. You must then check to make sure that the credits appear on your online degree progress report and that they meet the requirement(s) you want them to fulfill. To access your degree progress report, log in to OneStart and click on Degree Progress Report (this should be located under the Academic Services heading on the self-service page). If you need any help reading the degree progress report, just let me know and we can go over it together.

Should there be an exception needed for your degree plan or if you have any questions about transfer credits, they need to be addressed well before the deadline for certifying your degree. If all your course work is not completed by the end of the month in which you plan to graduate (May, August, or December), you will not graduate and will have to wait until the next graduation date.

For more information about commencement, see http://www.indiana.edu/~ceremony/commencement/.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Spring 2008 Course! CJUS P300, Topics in Criminal Justice: Law and Global Corporations

Criminal Justice-CJUS Law and Global Corporations P300 | 25937| Liu H| S2008

Who should care about the role of the multinational corporations (MNCs) in a globalizing world? Many people. As future policy-makers, lawyers, managers or governmental agents, it is important for you to understand the role of large multinational business enterprises. Whether you are a labor lawyer concerned about global trade issues or labor standards, an environmental activist concerned about the role of MNCs with respect to environmental policy, an administrative governmental agent regulating MNCs, or you work as a manager or in-house counsel for a major MNC, it is important for you to understand the impact of MNCs on their stakeholders and the society in a globalizing world, and the various attempts to regulate MNCs.

This course will start with cases illustrating MNCs’ globalizing strategies, and the implications of this globalizing process. What responsibilities do the more and more powerful and outreaching MNCs have to its stakeholders: consumers, employees, governments, the environment, and the public in general? We will use specific cases to examine the role of MNCs in perpetuating or alleviating some of the negative consequences of globalization. Further, we will study and compare various proposals to define the social responsibilities of MNCs. Finally, through an evaluation report, you will choose a publicly-held MNC to examine and incorporate your own research with the reading below to address the role your firm plays in a globalizing world.

Class meeting: R 05:45P-08:15P BH 006
Instructor: Haiyan Liu, Criminal Justice
This is a full semester course in spring 2008!
Please note: students can take a CJUS P300 course up to 3 times with varying topics

Event Planning Internships at the Career Development Center

Need an internship? Are you interested in event planning? Are you energetic, organized, professional and hard-working? Please apply for one of the Career Development Center’s Internship positions below. The deadline is Friday, November 9th.

Spring 2008 Global Careers Event Planner Internship – Job Description
3 credit hours (approximately 10 hours per week)
Dates: January 7 – April 25, 2008 (excluding spring break)

The Global Careers Event Planner Intern will assist in all aspects of planning, implementation, and on-site coordination for the Global Careers series scheduled throughout the Spring 2008 semester at Indiana University – dates TBA.

Major aspects of the job include: writing marketing materials, raising awareness about the events on campus, compiling RSVP event responses, collaborating with various university and community vendors and sponsors, serving as an on-location resource person at the events, and preparing post event evaluation results and correspondence supporting the mission of the Career Development Center/Arts & Sciences Career Services.

The intern will be supervised by a professional staff member at the Career Development Center who coordinates each of these events and will work on a team with additional professional staff members. Desired skills for the position are a high standard of excellence, attention to detail, flexibility, independence within a team, academic or hands-on experience with event planning/public relations, and a positive attitude. Interest in the above listed career fields is helpful but not required.

Intern must be available for event dates in addition to approximately 10 hours per week throughout the spring semester for a total of 150 hours. Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible. This is an unpaid internship. The Career Development Center is willing to work with academic departments so the intern may earn 3 credits for this experiential opportunity.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Sara Pennington-Busick, pennings@indiana.edu, Career Development Center, 625 North Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405 by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 9, 2007. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview during the we­­­­ek of November 12-16.


Spring 2008 Networking Nights Event Planner Internship – Job Description
3 credit hours (approximately 10 hours per week)
Dates: January 7 – April 25, 2008 (excluding spring break)

The Networking Nights Event Planner Intern will assist in all aspects of planning, implementation, and on-site coordination for the Spring 2008 Networking Nights series. There will be 6 scheduled events on weeknights from approximately 5:00-9:00 pm at the Indiana University DeVault Alumni Center.

Major aspects of the job include: writing marketing materials, raising awareness about the events on campus, compiling RSVP event responses, collaborating with various university and community vendors and sponsors, serving as an on-location resource person at the events, and preparing post event evaluation results and correspondence supporting the mission of the Career Development Center/Arts & Sciences Career Services. The intern will collaborate with a student team from the Indiana Student Alumni Association to co-produce these events.

The intern will be supervised by a professional staff member at the Career Development Center who coordinates each of these events and works on a team with additional professional staff members. Desired skills for the position are a high standard of excellence, attention to detail, flexibility, independence within a team, academic or hands-on experience with event planning/public relations, and a positive attitude. Interest in the above listed career fields is helpful but not required.

Intern must be available for event dates (Jan. 23, 29, and Feb. 5, 13, 19, 26) in addition to approximately 10 hours per week throughout the Spring semester for a total of 150 hours. Time-span and weekly workload of the internship is negotiable and flexible. This is an unpaid internship. The Career Development Center is willing to work with academic departments so the intern may earn 3 credits for this experiential opportunity.

Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Sara Pennington-Busick, pennings@indiana.edu, Career Development Center, 625 North Jordan Ave., Bloomington, IN 47405 by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 9, 2007. Selected candidates will be chosen to interview during the we­­­­ek of November 12-16.

Monday, November 5, 2007

IU Student Foundation Announces Availability of $30,000 in Scholarships

The Indiana University Student Foundation is announcing the availability of more than $30,000 in scholarships for students during the spring semester.

The scholarships available include those for Little 50 relay race participants, Little 500 riders, working students and IU Student Foundation members. Applications are now available on the IU Student Foundation Web site -- www.iusf.indiana.edu. Applications are due March 7, 2008, which is the last day before IU's spring break.

Scholarships will be funded through money raised from ticket sales at IU Sing, Little 50 and Little 500. Since 1951, the IU Student Foundation has used the Little 500 bicycle race and other student activities to raise money for working student scholarships. Today, the organization annually awards more than $70,000 in scholarships.

Over the past 57 years, the IU Student Foundation has given more than $1.4 million in scholarships to IU students. It also creates leadership opportunities for about 500 student volunteers who are led by a 23-member steering committee.

If you have any questions regarding the IUSF scholarships please contact Matthew Ewing, IUSF assistant director, at mnewing@indiana.edu or 812-855-9152.

Friday, November 2, 2007

Hebrew Placement Exam

Interested in taking a Modern Hebrew language course?

The Borns Jewish Studies Program’s Modern Hebrew Program will be offering the Hebrew Placement Exam on Thursday, November 15th at 2:30 p.m.

This exam is mainly for students interested in enrolling in Hebrew courses for the first time, in the spring semester. If you wish to take this exam on November 15, you must register by contacting ayweiss@indiana.edu.

When you register Ayelet will send you the location of the placement exam.

Free Student Academic Center Workshops for the Weeks of 11/5/07 through 11/14/07

Listed below are the Student Academic Center free workshops for the weeks of 11/5/07 through 11/14/07. Please plan to attend those that you feel would be of benefit to you as a learner here at Indiana University. You need not sign up in advance to attend as many or as few as you wish. However, if you arrive 5 minutes past the starting time you will not be admitted. In addition, Monday and Tuesday evening workshops have limited seating and you may not gain admittance once room capacity is reached. Questions and/or concerns can be addressed to Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D., Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator, SAC, 855-7313

Monday, November 5, “Regrouping After Midterms: Multiplying Your Time”, Briscoe Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, November 6, “Adapting Your Learning Preferences to Meet Course Demands”, Teter TEF258, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, November 7, “Adapting Your Learning Preferences to Meet Course Demands”, Ballantine Hall 310, 7:00-8:00pm

Monday, November 12, “Using Memory in Mastering Course Material”, Forest Academic Support Center, 7:00-8:00pm

Tuesday, November 13, “Managing Stress: Prevention & Reduction”, Teter TEF258, 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, November 14, “Managing Stress: Prevention & Reduction”, Ballantine Hall 310, 7:00-8:00pm

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Upcoming Events and Opportunities at the Career Development Center

Q&A SESSION WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING VIOLINIST HILARY HAHN Part of the artWORKS Series

Sponsored by IU Auditorium and the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services.

Friday, Nov. 2
4:00 - 5:00 pm
IU Auditorium Lobby

During this session you will have the opportunity to interact with Hilary Hahn, named "America's Best" young classical musician by Time magazine.

All students are welcome. RSVP to IUcareers.com
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NETWORKING NIGHT: ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT NETWORKING NIGHT Tuesday, Nov. 6 6:30 - 8:30 pm DeVault Alumni Center 100 E 17th Street

Hear from a panel of professionals in the field Learn the art of networking Participate in a catered networking reception

Panelists:
Randy White, Cardinal Stage Co.
Monika Herzig, Jazz Recording Artist and IU Faculty member Chuck Duke, Caboose Productions Terry Followell, Fine Light

Students can register at IUCareers.com
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INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE WITH THE WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT PROGRAM

The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities is coming to the IU campus this year! This program is an excellent way for current students and recent graduates to find internships and full-time jobs across the country.

What is the Workforce Recruitment Program?
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a resource to connect public and private sector employers nationwide with students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workforce. Employers seek to fill both temporary and permanent positions in a variety of fields.

How Does the Program Work?
The WRP operates on the following timeline:
• In January and February, a recruiter will come to IU to interview students.
• By late March, a database composed of your resume and other information is made available to employers in the public and private sectors.
• Once the data base is released, interested employers make direct contact with you about temporary and permanent job offers. The data base is active for one year.

Join the Career Development Center and Disability Services for Students in our effort to increase career opportunities for students like yourself. Sign up immediately to get an interview slot! Students will be required to attend preparatory sessions on interviewing skills, resume writing, and other helpful topics before their interviews.
Questions? Want to sign up? Contact Laura Barnes Paley in the Career Development Center at laubarne@indiana.edu/812-855-0577, or Elaine Kuhns at eekuhns@indiana.edu/812.855.7578.
The WRP is co-sponsored by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Department of Defense, with support from other federal agencies.
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GLOBAL CAREERS
See. Experience. Live. ABROAD

AFRICA CAREER NIGHT
Tuesday, Nov. 27
6:30 p.m.
Career Development Center
625 North Jordan.

Registration required and seating is limited; visit IUCareers.com to sign up.

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BIG TEN CONFERENCE CAREER EXPO
Friday, March 14
9 am to 4 pm
Union Station, Indianapolis

Internships as well as permanent jobs available at the Expo. The event will feature 100 employers (including the 11 Big Ten universities) with a focus on marketing, media and sports-related industries while still allowing for participation by traditional employers of national stature and/or importance to the Big Ten universities.

Interested students and alumni should visit www.bigtencareerexpo.com to register.
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When you’re looking for jobs, be sure to check both the “Job Board” for job listings (by using the “search jobs” feature) and the “Interview and Events” tab to find jobs that will have on-campus interviews.

Benefits of IUCareers.com:
• Participate in on-campus interviews for internships and full-time post-graduation employment • Access online postings of part-time, internships, fellowships, and permanent positions 24/7.
• View the IU Career Development Center/Arts and Sciences Career Services calendar of interview and events and RSVP for workshops and employer presentations • Publish your resume to IUCareers.com “Resume Book”
• Obtain contact information for employers actively partnered with the Career Development Center/Arts and Sciences Career Services • Subscribe and unsubscribe to the Career Development Center and Arts and Sciences Career Services listserve.
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Looking for an Independent Study Project?

The Office for the Vice President for Research is looking for a student to do a project about art and democracy.

If you are interested please call Amy Cornell at 855-2367 or email her at acornell@indiana.edu

There are possibilities to turn this project into an Independent Study for CMCL credit.

So You Like Music? Try an Ethnomusicology Course!

DEPARTMENT OF FOLKLORE & ETHNOMUSICOLOGY

Spring 2008 Courses:
F111 World Music & Cultures
F252 Survey of Hip-Hop: Socio-Cultural Perspectives of African American Music
F252 Global Pop Music
F301 Mbira Performance & Culture
F305 Chinese Film & Music
F312 European Folk Musics
F315 South American Performance & Culture
F389 Hip-Hop Music & Culture

Interested in a major (30 crs.), double major (30 crs.), or minor (15 crs.)?
Contact the following:

Krystie Herndon
Undergraduate Advisor
504 N. Fess Ave.
(812) 855-1027
kherndon@indiana.edu

Dr. Mellonee V. Burnim
Director of Undergraduate Studies
504 N. Fess Ave.
(812) 855-1027
burnim@indiana.edu