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Michael McRobbie has been the president of Indiana University since 2007, according to his biography. Courtesy of Indiana University.

IU President Michael McRobbie visits IUS

Joseph Kauffman and Tony Pacheco March 28, 2016

IU President Michael McRobbie stopped at IU Southeast on Wednesday, March 23 as part of his recent journey through the Hoosier state. McRobbie, who has been visiting regional IU campuses for his...

Michelle Clements, office assistant in the Career Development Center, demonstrates some of the Career Olympics activities for the Student Involvement Board.

Student Involvement Board holds March meeting

Lori Mundell, Staff Reporter March 21, 2016

A staff departure, a new arrival and upcoming events were some topics discussed during March’s Student Involvement Board meeting. The meeting took place on Monday, March 7 at 12:30 p.m. in University...

Students talk before the next match of the Triwizard Tournament on Thursday, March 3.

Castle Club and Asian Pop Culture Club hold Triwizard Tournament

Connor Edrington, Staff Reporter March 21, 2016

Some students are on campus late in the evening, but seeing them run around on brooms through the open field may cause people to turn and take a second look. The Castle Club and the Asian Pop Culture...

Cheryl Neal, IUS alumna who received a Bachelor of Science in psychology in 1987 and a Master of Science in education in 1990, won the Mexican sun wall hanging during the silent auction that occurred during the Field Biology programs event, 20 Countries in 20 Years.

Field Biology program holds event celebrating its 20th year of overseas study

Tony Pacheco, Staff Reporter March 21, 2016

The IUS Field Biology program is celebrating 20 years of travel to more than 20 countries. On Saturday, March 5, the program celebrated its 20th year of overseas study with an event called 20 Countries...

A glass cased statue of a Geshi, the name of a performer of traditional Japanese theater, on display.

IU Southeast holds annual International Festival

Brandon Looney, Staff Reporter March 20, 2016

Distinctive booths from numerous cultures lined the walls, splashing the perimeter of the room with an assortment of colors. The smell of culturally diverse cuisine wafted through the air past flags...

Audience members participate in “60-second Drag Queen,” a competition to see who could so the best drag makeup on their partner in 60 seconds. Kelly Howard, psychology junior and production team member, stage-manager Nicholas Moore, and emcee Lucy Panic led the game.

IUS holds Glitter Fever 2016 – Carnaval!

Lori Mundell, Staff Reporter March 20, 2016

Lights, music, lip-sync, dancing and drag performers filled the IU Southeast Hoosier Room during Glitter Fever 2016 -  Carnaval. The annual event took place on Saturday, March 12, in the Hoosier Room...

Brian Sims was the keynote speaker in the Common Experience event “Decision Making and Diversity: Getting Things Done and Bringing People With You.

Diversity advocate Brian Sims speaks in Ogle Center

Kristin Kennedy and Autumn Hockenbury March 20, 2016

Before Brian Sims was a diversity advocate or a Pennsylvania state representative, he had to come to terms with others knowing about his sexuality. While Sims was a captain of his football team during...

IUS to hold Dance Marathon

IUS to hold Dance Marathon

Katie Casper, News Editor March 17, 2016

IU Southeast is holding a dance marathon that will raise money for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. The Indiana University Southeast Dance Marathon will take place Saturday, March 19 at...

Melissa Fry, assistant professor of sociology and director of the Applied Research and Education Center at IU Southeast, tells a story about one of her clients who lost everything as Annell Lough, outreach advisor for the Center for Women and Families, and another attendee listen.

Mental Health and Wellness Series event tackles issues of homelessness and mental illness

Samuel Voyles, Contributing Writer March 13, 2016

Homelessness and mental health are issues that can affect communities. March’s Mental Health and Wellness Series event focused on those issues. The event, called “Disenfranchisement in the U.S.,”...

Candy Crowley speaks to the crowd about the 2016 presidential election and the candidates.

Candy Crowley comes to IUS

Kristin Kennedy and Brandon Looney March 6, 2016

In the midst of the 2016 presidential election season, the candidates are battling to win voters’ support and come out on top. Candy Crowley, former chief political correspondent for CNN, visited...

Jenna Bieker, criminal justice and psychology junior, chats with other Lit @ the Lodges members about “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” and her week.

Lit @ the Lodges book club meets on campus

Katie Casper, News Editor March 4, 2016

Surrounded by a warm and popping fire, the Lit @ the Lodges book club members chatted with each other and discussed the book they were reading. Lit @ the Lodges, sponsored by the IUS Library and the...

Candy Crowley, award-winning journalist and former chief political correspondent for CNN, will speak at IU Southeast on Monday, Feb. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m., as part of the Sanders Speaker Series.

Award-winning journalist Candy Crowley to visit IU Southeast

Kristin Kennedy, News Editor February 27, 2016

Going into its seventh year, the Sanders Speaker Series will feature Candy Crowley, award-winning journalist and former chief political correspondent for CNN. Crowley will speak on Monday, Feb. 29...

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