On Tuesday, March 2, the 15th annual International Festival took place in the Hoosier Room. The room was decorated with cultural paraphernalia and tables scattered between the entertainment and booths of various countries.

Rachel Kynhoff, financial aid counselor, recently transferred from her position in Academic Affairs, where she had been employed since May of 2008.

The IUS baseball team is beginning a new season. This will also be the last season for Kyle Lenn, general studies senior. Lenn plays left field and designated hitter for the Grenadiers.

"Sapere aude" is a Latin phrase which means "dare to discern" or dare to know. It means to be enlightened, learn things and to make decisions based on rational knowledge. Marty Rosen, director of Library Services, said he is a strong believer in this. Rosen’s career paths reflect this Latin phrase. As a writer for the Courier Journal and his position at IU Southeast, Rosen said he learns things on a daily basis.

Larry Mand, vice chancellor for Information Technology and Community Engagement, will be retiring from IU Southeast after working on IU grounds since 1976.

Brenda Hackett , lecturer in nursing and academic adviser for the School of Nursing, mother of two and grandmother to seven, could be described by her favorite quote, “Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you.” Hackett received the IU Southeast Outstanding Adviser of the Year award for 2009. Hackett att ended and received her Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Kentucky and later received her Master of Science in nursing from Bellarmine University in 1993.