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Service-learning is unifying people and cultures all over the world
English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers from 24 countries, including Ukraine, Fiji, Senegal, Honduras, and Thailand, traveled to Indianapolis for two weeks earlier this spring to experience first-hand how to use service-learning techniques to teach the English language in their own regions.
IUPUI Freedom School readies for summer session
For six weeks this summer, interns from IUPUI will serve as instructors and organizers to host a Freedom School, a free literacy-based summer program to immerse children in the enjoyment of reading and learning, in/for the Indianapolis community. This high-energy, interactive academic and mentoring program is designed to nurture the development of positive Black and Brown identities in students while enhancing children’s reading skills and strengthening their academic performance.
Communication Studies graduate to fulfill an artistic dream at IUPUI Commencement
Congratulations to IU School of Liberal Arts Communication Studies graduate, Myra Kivett, who will celebrate the highest achievement for a graduate when she addresses the Class of 2023 at this year’s undergraduate IUPUI Commencement on May 13. Kivett is a talented, creative artist in the truest sense of the word. She is a singer, songwriter, musician, photographer, and now, orator. We look forward to her inspirational words at graduation!
Ten School of Liberal Arts students recognized as Top 100
INDIANAPOLIS-The Office of Alumni Relations honors IUPUI’s Top 100 students for excellence as the top juniors and seniors for the 2022-2023 academic year. IUPUI’s Top 100 students show strength in scholastic achievement, collegiate and co-curricular activities, and civic/community service.
Five School of Liberal Arts graduate students receive IUPUI's Elite 50 honors
IUPUI has named five IU School of Liberal Arts students as 2023 Elite 50. This honor is presented annually to 50 graduate and professional students who demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom in areas such as campus leadership, scholarly work, and community engagement. These IUPUI Elite 50 represent the best of the best among IUPUI’s graduate and professional students and capture everything that makes IUPUI exceptional.
Liberal Arts Dean Receives Women’s History Month Recognition Award
Dr. Tamela Eitle, dean of the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, has been recognized with a 2023 IUPUI Women’s History Month Recognition Award in the newcomer category that highlights faculty that have been at IUPUI for fewer than five years.
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