On December 12, faculty, students, and alumni from the IU Indianapolis History Department participated in the “topping out” ceremony for the future Indiana State Archives building. The event was hosted by S. Chandler Lighty, Executive Director of the Indiana Archives and Records Administration, (IARA). The Honorable Eric Holcomb, Governor of the State of Indiana was …
Read MoreThe 2024 International Festival, commonly known as iFEST, took place in the Taylor Courtyard on October 3rd. It was a beautiful sunny day and over 1,200 attendees from the campus and community came to visit the over 50 displays representing international programs and activities hosted at IU Indianapolis and a few of our community partners. …
Read MoreStill looking for that perfect course to fill out your semester? Check out late-start Classical Studies courses, still available for enrollment in Fall 2024! All late-start classes are Online Asynchronous and can be applied to the Classical Studies Minor. 2nd 5-week session (Sep 30 – Nov 01) CLAS-B 311 Sex and Gender in the Ancient World …
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This post was originally published on the Classical Studies Program website, so if you want you can hop through this time portal to read it there. If there is one thing we know about undergraduate students, it is that they are enthralled by the administrative minutia of the university system. So we are happy to …
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Episode 79: In which a British tourist decides to carve up an ancient wall, and the Roman gods consider carving up the tourist. This episode of Real Housewives of Mt. Olympus brought to you by the latest archaeological news on CNN.com – and by CLAS-B 312 Plague, Disasters and Death in the Ancient World. This …
Read MoreStudents in the Master of Arts in History program in the IU School of Liberal Arts recently had the opportunity to dig into the IU Indianapolis archives to learn more about the origins of the campus and its unique history. Part one in this blog series looks the IU Natatorium’s role in bolstering Indianapolis’s reputation …
Read MoreAre you considering adding a minor to your degree? Have you ever thought about exploring the depths of the past while shaping your future? A minor in history could be the perfect choice for you. History isn’t just about memorizing dates and events; it’s about understanding the context, decisions made, and their impact on the …
Read MoreExplore the rich tapestry of Indiana’s past with Professor Thomas Mason. Are you fascinated by the stories woven into the fabric of Indiana’s history? Do you want to uncover the unique regional traits and challenges that have shaped the Hoosier state over time? Look no further than HIST-A 363 Survey of Indiana History, a captivating …
Read MoreThe 2024 Bennett-Tinsley Award for Undergraduate History Research and Writing This award encourages undergraduate research in a broad range of subjects related to Indiana and the Midwest, and rewards excellence in history research and writing. Many aspects of the region’s past, especially related to the history of women, minorities (including race, ethnicity, and gender/sexuality), refugees, …
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