IU Bloomington
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3 Campus Maps From IU’s Past
Ah, the first day of class . . . Asking directions. Wending across campus. Charting a roundabout course to a building you only vaguely remember from orientation. It’s a freshman’s…
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5 Campus Critters Hiding in Plain Sight
You’d expect a campus of IU Bloomington’s size to have ample creature comforts. But actual creatures? It has plenty of those too—and we’re not just talking about squirrels. Take a…
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11 of the Most Unique Gifts Ever Given to IU
The IU family is incredibly generous. And that generosity comes in many different forms: time, talent, and treasure. But “treasures” can be wide-ranging, too—even a little unexpected sometimes. Here are…
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How to Support the Black Community
In response to the death of George Floyd and other people of color, millions worldwide have taken an active stand against racism—participating in protests, funding national initiatives, and speaking out…
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Free Hugs
Hugs, science says, are good for you. That news comes from a 2014 study conducted by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, in which they found that hugging can help our…
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One World, One Table
What does it mean to be a hero? Does is it require a cape and underwear worn on the outside? Must you leap tall buildings in a single bound, or…
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Fostering Hope
Morgan Terry, BSW’14, MSW’15, a middle-school social worker in Bloomington, Ind., has a heart for kids. At work, she spends her days advocating for students who face food insecurity, housing…
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6 Tips for a More Productive At-Home Workday
Long before a global health pandemic changed the workday as many of us know it, remote work was on the rise. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve, the number…
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Patachou Pays it Forward
Since 1989, Martha (Sanders) Hoover, BA’77, JD’80, the founder of Patachou Inc., has been bringing the people of Indianapolis together with cinnamon-sugar toast and homemade granola. In March 2020, her…
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Made in Bloomington
As the news churned out story after story about personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages due to the global pandemic, Bailey (Brand) Pendleton, BA’12, was inspired to pick up her needle…
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Who is Tyler Combs?
Answer: An IU Bloomington senior who finished second in the Jeopardy! 2020 College Championship. In a new spin on this year’s “March Madness,” Tyler Combs, a Greenfield, Ind., native, became the…
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9 Common Phrases for Traveling Abroad
A travel study conducted by Booking.com in 2018 found that 44 percent of travelers hesitate to plan a trip abroad due to the language barrier. Can you relate? If so,…