Successful screening over, IU biologists release junco documentary for birders, teachers
The world premiere of the film "Ordinary Extraordinary Junco: Remarkable Biology from a Backyard Bird" - a fascinating science documentary developed by biologists at Indiana University about one of North America's most beloved songbirds - was a local success and a box office sell-out. Now the team of scientists and filmmakers says the film, along with a package of complementary educational resources, is ready for distribution to inspire, educate, and entertain public and student audiences worldwide
Full Story »Geologists study mystery of 'eternal flames'
"Eternal flames" fueled by hydrocarbon gas could shine a light on the presence of natural gas in underground rock layers and conditions that let it seep to the surface, according to research by geologists at the Department of Geological Sciences and the Indiana Geological Survey at Indiana University Bloomington.
Full Story »Art, theater, film highlight IU's annual Summer Festival of the Arts
The third annual Summer Festival of the Arts, which is quickly becoming one of Indiana University's most anticipated summer traditions, begins today. The festival began in 2011 as a way to support the creation of new arts events. It also showcases the many cultural offerings that help make the community such a vibrant arts destination for townies and tourists, as well as those attending the various camps, conferences and workshops held over the summer on the Bloomington campus.
Full Story »Journal of American History examines roots of U.S. immigration policy
With the U.S. Congress is debating immigration reform, it's instructive to look back to the beginnings of federal immigration law and enforcement in the late 1800s. Historian Hidetaka Hirota finds re-examines the genesis of the 1882 Immigration Act in the latest Journal of American History.
Full Story »Star Trak: May 2013
Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will have a spectacular series of conjunctions in evening twilight during the last half of May. Skywatchers will need a clear view of the western horizon to see the stately dance of the planets as it unfolds.
Full Story »Jewish Studies Program founder awarded IU Bloomington Provosts Medal
Indiana University Bloomington Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel has presented the Provost's Medal to Alvin Rosenfeld, a distinguished scholar of literature and Holocaust studies who established the university's Jewish Studies program and led it for decades.
Full Story »IU Bloomington junior David Bloom receives 2013 Palmer-Brandon Prize in the Humanities
Indiana University junior David Bloom has received the 2013 Palmer-Brandon Prize in the Humanities, one of the most prestigious awards given by the College of Arts and Sciences. The $20,000 Palmer-Brandon Prize is given annually to outstanding full-time College of Arts and Sciences humanities majors to support their continued academic, scholarly and creative pursuits.
Full Story »Vice President Biden and Sen. Coats help inaugurate IU School of Global and International Studies
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie presided over groundbreaking ceremonies today for the new home of the School of Global and International Studies, which was approved by the IU Board of Trustees in August 2012.
Full Story »Massimo Scalabrini (Editor)
Crise de plume et souveraineté du pinceau
Nicolas Valazza (author)
