National STEM Career and Academic Fair to be held in Indianapolis Oct. 2

Free African Drumming and Dance Workshop Jun. 17-28

Nomination deadline Jun. 10 for Charlie Nelms Alumni Award

Women in science organizational meeting May 22

City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission meeting May 22

Governor Pence signs resident tuition bill

City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males Meeting May 8

Mills College President and IU commencement speaker Alecia DeCoudreaux (photo: right): Read article | View video

Latino Congratulatory Ceremony May 4 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center

Deanna Allbrittin (above left) and Sonia Phadke to be student speakers at 2013 IU Bloomington commencement exercises

David Brooks, Alecia DeCoudreaux (photo: right) to serve as IU Bloomington commencement speakers

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Essay Contest Awards Ceremony and Reception May 2

IU's first lady, provost to unveil exhibit featuring 'Women of Indiana University'

DEMA Diversity Education Director Eric Love receives 2013 Trevor Brown Award

The honor is given annually by IU Student Media to a member of the IU or Bloomington community who believes in student journalists and who contributes to the valuable experience of student journalists and the long-term success of student media at Indiana University. Read more.

Director of Diversity Education Eric Love featured in Inside IU

IU students rally at Purdue

Transformative power of music focus of IU Soul Revue's spring concert Apr. 27

MFA Thesis Exhibition by Rosalie López: opening reception Apr. 26/closing reception May 3

Latino community honors achievements Apr. 26

Latino Faculty and Staff Council End-of-the-Year Reception Apr. 26

Applications accepted through Apr. 26 for Groups Scholars Program director position

Student leader Diamond Malone (photo: left) featured in Inside IU

City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Meeting Schedule; next meeting Apr. 24

DREAMGIRLS–Thomas I. Atkins LLC and Neal Marshall Black Culture Centers Night at the IU Auditorium Apr. 23

Documentaries Rainbow Black: Poet Sarah W. Fabio and In Motion: Amiri Baraka take intimate looks at the daily struggles and revelations of these two iconic Black poets at IU Cinema screening Apr. 22

LaCasa's Latina Little 500 team "MEZCLA" to participate in IUSF Cycling for Scholarships campaign

IU Old School Family Reunion Apr. 20

Embracing Community Change through the Arts with Eduardo Díaz, Director, Smithsonian Latino Center, Apr. 18 and 19

IU Hoosiers stress teamwork to address bullying

Ross Gay (photo:left) among five IU professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships

IU earns $4.2 million federal grant to promote higher education for women in South Sudan

Former IU faculty Eric Deggans Bloomington talk featured on BookTV

Diversity coalition rallies at Sample Gates

Celebrate Life suicide prevention film and theatre festival Apr. 13

African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert Apr. 13

Third Annual Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative free health screenings Apr. 13

City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males seeks applicants to fill commission vacancy

"Reading and Maneuvering within A Beka: First and Second Grade Students Share" Apr. 12 at 12noon in Ballantine 242

Activist Judy Shepard to speak about prevention of hate crimes Apr. 10

City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males meeting schedule; next meeting Apr. 10

Alicia Nieves (photo: left) receives Herman B Wells Senior Recognition Award

Bassist James Strong Jr. (photo: right) to receive IU Bloomington's Herman C. Hudson Alumni Award

IU combats hate with messages of love

New program to bring under-represented students to IU, support college careers

IU maintains real commitment to diversified campus

Women in Science career panel to discuss advantages and challenges of being a female scientist Apr. 9 from 7-8:30pm in IMU Walnut Room

Voices of Hope concert Apr. 6

Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development Spring Recognition Ceremony Apr. 11 (Please RSVP by Fri., Apr. 5 )

Commission on Multicultural Understanding honors individuals who promote diversity at 25th annual awards ceremony

Descriptions of Fall 2013 Latino Studies courses now available

Nomination deadline Apr. 1 for Latino Faculty and Staff Council (LFASC) Latino Recognition Awards

Curtis Named to Congressional Black Caucus Institute

Ortiz Named Dean of College of Health Sciences at IU South Bend

Judge blocks 2 key provisions in Indiana's immigration law

IU's Burnell Grimes, Jr. wins the Black Male Leader of Tomorrow award

City of Bloomington Council for Community Accessibility to observe Disability and Accessibility Awareness Months, March and April

Adelante Internship in Honduras for bilingual Spanish and English speakers

Daniel Desormeaux, University of Chicago Toussaint Louverture, to present "The First Black Memorialist of French Literature" Mar. 29 at 4pm in IMU State Room West

Free Lotus Blossoms concert by Andes Manta Mar. 28 at IU Mathers Museum of World Cultures

Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs receives $300,000 for study abroad

Three Bloomington women honored during Women's History Month luncheon

Diversity Coalition plans for April rally

IU Asian Culture Center receives its largest gift: Will create the Joon Park Student Leadership Experience Scholarship Awards

Second Annual MUJERES LATINAS Brown Bag Series Presents: "Standard Language and Mexican Radio Broadcasting" Mar. 22 at 12:30pm in Ballantine 340

César E. Chávez Undergraduate Research Symposium in Latino Studies to be held at IU Bloomington Mar. 21 and 22

Roberto Gonzales (photo right) to present keynote address "Lives in Limbo: Undocumented Young Adults and the Conflicting Experiences of Belonging and Exclusion" at the symposium

The adventures of Ron English, world traveler, now physical plant group leader

President Obama picks IU to win NCAA title

Latin American Music Center to present second chamber concert in "Salón Latino" series Mar. 21 at 8pm in Auer Hall

Student speakers sought for IU Bloomington commencement; application deadline Mar. 21

"Latino Muslim by Design: Religion, Race and Media in American Minority Discourse" Mar. 21 at 4pm in IMU Oak Room

Lecture Mar. 19 by co-founder of microfinance organization Kiva.org

Screening of Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years–1984-1992 with director Dagmar Schultz and Marion Kraft in attendance, Mar. 18

Application deadline Mar. 15 for summer research internship at the University of Missouri School of Medicine

Nomination deadline Mar. 8 for Commission on Multicultural Understanding awards

Submissions deadline for Latino Studies Program student essay competition extended to Mar. 8

Talk reveals 'healthy' masculinity

Survey on Latino health discussed

IU professional staff invited to discuss diversity and "Healthy Masculinity" Mar. 7

An Evening with Maria Hinojosa, award-winning journalist and author, Mar. 5

New Groups STEM Program Initiative to mentor peers

14th Annual Indiana Latino Leadership Conference Mar. 2 at IUPUI: About conference | Indiana Latino Leadership Conference YouTube video, produced by Prisma Lopez-Marin and Victor Rojas

Faculty diversity considered IU goal

A queen comes home: 54 years after being crowned Miss IU, one woman returns to the campus that ignored her place in history

Black Knowledge Bowl promotes black history

Peter Davis's unique film records of South Africa before the end of apartheid among holdings of IU Black Film Center/Archive

FASE Advisory Board (FAB) career dinner symposium Feb. 28

Graduate and Professional Student Organization to present African American Art in the IU Art Museum's Collection Feb. 28 (pieces by Renee Stout also to be presented)

Senate bill could aid undocumented students

Indiana Space Grant Consortium accepting scholarship applications now through Feb. 24

Taliaferro to visiting Tuskegee Airmen: 'You guys were our heroes'

Daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Keeping the Dream Alive Youth Rally Feb. 23 in Gary, IN

African American Dance Company, 15th Annual Dance Workshop-Dance Showcase, Feb. 23

Join law professors and students from 10 US schools on Feb. 23 for Minority Law Day

African American Dance Company 15th Annual Dance Workshop Feb. 22 and 23

DEMA 2013 organizational chart: Who we are and what we do

Bloomington prepares to finish month-long Black History Month celebration

African American Dance Company, 15th Annual Dance Workshop-Panel Discussion, Feb. 22

Nonprofit career forum Feb. 22

Tuskegee Airmen visiting Bloomington Feb. 21 and 22

WTIU to air documentary Feb. 21, 22, and 24 about Mary Bateman Clark, Indiana pioneer in black rights

FAFSA help sessions Feb. 20 and 21

IU McKinney's Chasity Q. Thompson named to IBJ's Forty Under 40 List

Who was Benjamin Banneker?

A Recital of Hispanic Ballads featuring Tomás Lozano Feb. 19

Report suggests black men receive longer prison sentences

First Nations Education and Cultural Center health fair educates

Alicia Nieves (photo right), 2013 recipient of the Herman B Wells Senior Recognition Award

March seeks to highlight Native American rights

A poetry and charity art auction event Feb. 17: Long Days and Poetic Nights–"The Rebirth of Love"

Native American Health and Wellness Community Dance Feb. 16

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana seek Hispanic women for 2013 Latinas Taking the Lead program; registration deadline Feb. 15

Marvin Lynn named new dean of education at IU South Bend

Latin American valentine concert Feb. 14

Growing Up Black in Bloomington

Outstanding Black Male Leaders of Tomorrow nominations due Feb. 12

RAAS Royalty to perform Feb. 9

Bring the children to celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Monroe County Public Library Feb. 9

Asian Market Fair Feb. 8

Indiana Daily Student on Decoding Diversity: Do numbers accurately portray race?

ACC's Over a Cup of Tea Program to present "The Creative Art of Coping in the Japanese-American Internment" Feb. 7

Groups Program seeks new director
Janice Wiggins recently retired as director of the Groups Program. DEMA will be launching a search and screen process for the next director with a target date of completion of July 1. Until then, Vice President Marshall has asked Roger Gildersleeve, and he has agreed, to serve as the interim director of the Groups Program, effective February 1, 2013. Gildersleeve was most recently associate director for Student Support in the Groups program.

IU community featured in Black History Month Profiles

Logan Westbrooks, pioneering music industry executive at CBS Records, to lecture Feb. 4 and 5

Local students share talents, honor black authors at IU's African American Read-In

IU Bloomington doctoral student Davina Two Bears (photo left) awarded Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship

Hudson and Holland Scholars Program LEAD conference to feature IU alumni and former NFL player Shawn Harper (photo right) Feb. 2

IU Theatre presents award-winner "Intimate Apparel" by Lynn Nottage starting Feb. 1

Proposals due Feb. 1 for César E. Chávez Undergraduate Research Symposium in Latino Studies

Students from 15 universities compete in Midwest Diversity Case Competition at IU's Kelley School

Inside IUB Editor's Pick: DEMA Office of Diversity Education receives 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award

Martin Luther King, Jr. panel discussion Jan. 31

IU Kokomo's first African American faculty member honored at MLK celebration

Black Student Union fosters discussion

First Nations Educational and Cultural Center to hold craft night and potluck dinner Jan. 30

Student group RAISE (Raising Awareness in Interactions of Sexual Encounters) to present The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men movie Jan. 29 followed by panel discussion

"For Girls in Science" website launched

H. Timothy Lovelace Jr. Lecture: "The World is on Our Side: The Black Freedom Movement and the U.S. Origins of the U.N. Race Convention" Jan. 28

Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program to offer screenings Jan. 26

Scholarly conference at IUPUI looks at complexities of art, race, and public space Jan. 25

DEMA MLK Day events Inside IU

Alicia Nieves (photo right), 2013 Martin Luther King Jr. undergraduate essay award winner and Truman Scholar. Her essay linked Dr. King's civil rights movement to the current movement of undocumented immigrants.

DEMA Office of Diversity Education receives 2013 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award

Eric Love (photo left) displays Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award

Office of Diversity Education Eighth Annual Unity Summit sparks discussion on equality

Fighting, instability in Mali reverberates in Bloomington

Carlotta LaNier of the Little Rock Nine recalls meeting Martin Luther King Jr.

WonderLab offers King program highlighting diversity of people in science Jan. 21

IU alum Tavis Smiley on Obama and MLK's legacy on CBS Sunday Morning

Black Panther Party architect Bobby Seale to be keynote speaker for IUPUI King Day dinner Jan. 20

Bloomington community gears up for MLK Day

Presidential inauguration events begin on the weekend

IU Northwest joins President Obama's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge

MLK Day Film Festival to honor civil rights filmmaker Madeline Anderson during screening of "I Am Somebody" Jan. 18

Booker T. Jones featured on WFIU ArtWorks

El Centro Comunal Latino volunteer call-out meeting Jan. 16

2013 Gates Millennium Scholars Program application deadline Jan. 16

DEMA MLK events featured in IDS

Local King Day-related events include talks by Little Rock Nine member, filmmaker

IU Cinema to host films/speaker during Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration

IU Dean James Wimbush named chair-elect of Council of Graduate Schools
James Wimbush has been named chair-elect of the Council of Graduate Schools for 2013. Wimbush is dean of the University Graduate School at IU and professor of business administration in the IU Kelley School of Business.

Scott to leave Hudson and Holland Scholarship position

MLK day video contest: vote for your favorite!

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Building Bridges Awards" nominations deadline extended to Jan. 11

Asian Culture Center welcome back reception and open house for new and returning IU students Jan. 11

City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award nominations due Jan. 11.

2013 Region V MAPS (Minority Association of Premedical Students) Conference Jan. 11-13 at Indiana Memorial Union

Martin Luther King's legacy being celebrated at IU campuses statewide

Julia Carson, James Sidney Hinton to be honored at Statehouse

South Sudan activist, Bloomington family patriarch Wal 'Mike' Duany dies

David Baker overcomes obstacles to build renowned jazz program

IU Soul Revue auditions Jan. 10

IU again named A Best Value by Kiplinger's

African American Arts Institute Spring 2013 Auditions Jan. 8 and 9

IU grad's video goes viral

Conversations on First-Year Student Success is a series of panels and roundtable discussions engaging IU Bloomington faculty and staff in dialogue about issues impacting first-year students. The series strives to empower faculty and staff to support and cultivate skills within first-year students that will increase their success. View the session topics and schedule.

Newsletters:

News from the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission, May 2013

City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males newsletter, May 2013

The Mentor–the IU Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence (FASE) Mentoring Program newsletter, May 2013

The Mentor–the IU Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence (FASE) Mentoring Program newsletter, Apr. 2013

News from the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission, Apr. 2013

IU Asian Culture Center Newsletter, Mar. 20, 2013

The Mentor–the IU Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence (FASE) Mentoring Program newsletter, Mar. 2013

The Mentor–the IU Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence (FASE) Mentoring Program newsletter, Feb. 2013

City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males newsletter, Feb. 2013

IU Asian Culture Center Newsletter, Jan. 25, 2013

City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Black Males newsletter, Jan. 2013

IU Asian Culture Center Newsletter, Jan. 2013

Updates from the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission, Jan. 2013

The Mentor–the IU Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence (FASE) Mentoring Program newsletter, Jan. 2013

Updates from the City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission, Jan. 2013

Subscribe to the Asian Culture Center's e-mail newsletter

Nominations for the Charlie Nelms Award accepted until June 10


Letter of Invitation/Call for Nominations

Broaden Your Horizons: Apply for DEMA's New Study Abroad Scholarship.
Application deadline is May 31 for fall semester programs.

New post at IU Bloomington to focus on student diversity
DEMA welcomes Kelly School of Business professor Martin McCrory as associate vice president in DEMA and vice provost for educational inclusion and diversity at IU Bloomington.
"Professor McCrory's appointment reflects the high priority that Indiana University places on meeting the needs of underrepresented students," Vice President Marshall said. "His experience as chair of the Kelley School of Business undergraduate honors program will be particularly constructive to advancing initiatives in support of Hudson and Holland, Groups, and 21st Century Scholars."

Broaden Your Horizons: Apply for DEMA's New Study Abroad Scholarship. Application deadline is Apr. 30

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Schedule of events

The IU community will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from March 26-April 27. This year's theme is "Examining the Meanings of Home."

IU kicks off 2013 observance of Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month on Mar. 26


Mr. and Miss Asia competition spreads culture

Highlighted upcoming events:
(download a calendar of events)

Anna May Wong: In Her Own Words
Tue., Mar. 26, at 2:30pm
IMU Dogwood Room
This documentary presents a vivid picture of the first Chinese American movie star (1905-1961)–both an architect and a victim of her times. The filmmaker, Yunah Hong, will introduce the film be available for a Q&A session after the showing.

Holi Festival
Wed., Mar. 27, from 4-6pm
Collins Living-Learning Center Courtyard
Holi, one of the most festive holidays in India, is commonly known as a festival of colors. It is a day to dance, eat delicious food, and throw colored powder to symbolize the coming of spring and the bringing of good harvests. Holi typically falls on the day after the first full moon in the month of March and is an occasion for celebration and fun! This free event will feature ethnic cuisines, live performances, henna, and a color fight! Be sure to wear something you don't mind getting color on. If there is inclement weather, check the Asian Culture Center Facebook page or call (812) 856-5361 for updates.

Screening of "Danny in North Korea"
Thu., Apr. 4, from 4:30-5:30pm
IU Cinema (1213 E. 7th St.)
In 2007, with the help of LiNK, Danny arrived in the United States and began his new life. This is a documentary about Danny's story–from his challenging life in North Korea, his brave escape to China, and his resettlement journey in the US. An informal discussion will follow the screening.

Culture of Care Week Event: Discussion on Mental Health
Mon., Apr. 8, from 5:30-6:30pm
Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St.)
Learn how to evaluate your feelings and find constructive ways of dealing with issues such as stress and anxiety.

Art and Storytelling: Showcasing Representations of Ganesh, Buddha, and Shotoku Taishi
Tue., Apr. 9, from 4-6pm
IU Art Museum (1133 E. 7th St.)
A viewing of the religious/cultural pieces will be followed by storytelling by a Bloomington Storytellers' Guild member at the atrium.

Panel Discussion with US-Born and Vietnamese-Born Americans
Hosted by Professor Phan, Jacobs School of Music
Thu., Apr. 11, from 7-8:30pm
Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St.)
A panel of multi-generational US-Born and Vietnamese-Born Americans will share their family stories.

Who are Asian Pacific Americans? Luncheon Talk Series: Intelligence vs. Industriousness: Standardized Tests and Asian Americans
Fri., Apr. 12, from 12noon-1:00pm
Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St.)
Free lunch at this informal roundtable lunch discussion, referencing New York Times article: For Asians, School Tests Are Vital Steppingstones.

Taste of Asia
Fri., Apr. 12, from 5:30-7:30pm
IU Auditorium
Highlights include a showcase of cultural and modern Asian American performances from students and local talents in addition to a sampling of Bloomington's finest Asian cuisine.

Art Exhibit and Reception: Zhua Jin Shijian/Grasp Tight Time
Wed., Apr. 17, at 5pm
Asian Culture Center Lounge (807 E. 10th St.)
Born in Hong Kong and raised in New Jersey, Shu-Mei Chan is a clay-based installation artist who thinks of herself as a gatherer of moments. She has exhibited works in major cities across the U.S. and abroad.

Asian Graduate Student Association concert and lunch, featuring Los Musicos de Alfonso
Fri., Apr. 19, from 12noon-1:30pm
Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St.)
Los Musicos de Alfonso is made up of former and current students of the IU Jacobs School of Music. Come for lunch and a chance to hear rarely-performed medieval music! RSVP at acc@indiana.edu subject line: "AGSA."

Asianfest
Sat., Apr. 27, from 10am-12noon
Bloomington Farmers Market (401 N. Morton St., Showers City Hall Atrium and Outdoor Stage area)
Enjoy the diversity within Asian cultures through cultural performances, art crafts, and activities including a chopstick challenge, calligraphy, henna, and many more. Taste traditional Asian dishes at the cooking demonstration. For more information, e-mail acc@indiana.edu. In case of rain, the event will be held indoors at the Showers City Hall Atrium.

A message from Vice President Marshall

In her state of the campus address, Provost Lauren Robel said, "Our commitment to diversity is not an afterthought or an add-on. It is central to our mission." The provost outlined the campus' commitment to diversity in three critical areas: funding of programs and services; recruitment of underrepresented students; and the hiring of minority faculty. Read Vice President Marshall's statement discussing these issues.

March is Women in History Month


(larger view of women in history photos)

Women and jazz: Talk by Monika Herzig
Tue., Mar. 5, at 5:30pm
The Venue, 114 S. Grant St., Bloomington

Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years–1984-1992
Mon., Mar. 18

Jorgensen lecture with Dr. Marion Craft
3pm at IU Cinema

Coffee hour with guests
4pm at Black Film Center/Archive

Screening of Audre Lorde: The Berlin Years‐1984-1992 with director Dagmar Schultz and Marion Kraft in attendance
7pm at IU Cinema

Lecture by Jessica Jackley, co-founder of microfinance organization Kiva.org
Tue., Mar. 19, at 7pm
Neal Marshall Grand Hall

"For Girls in Science" website launched

Who Are Asian Pacific Americans? Luncheon Talk Series
Asian American Women in Politics
Fri., Mar. 22, from 12noon-1pm
Asian Culture Center (807 E. 10th St.)
This past election produced a couple of firsts: Tulsi Gabbard was the first Hindu-American female congresswoman to be sworn in the U.S. Congress, and Mazie Hirono was the first Asian American female senator. At this informal roundtable lunch discussion, the challenges that Asian American women have experienced and/or continue to experience as they take on roles perceived as "non-traditional" will be discussed.

Hudson & Holland Scholar André Sampson featured in IU Scholar Spotlights

IU joins the Bloomington community each February in celebrating Black History Month. This year's theme is "At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: Honoring the Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington."

Lecture by music industry pioneer Logan Westbrooks (photo left) highlights Black History Month at IU Bloomington

IU DEMA calendar of events

Black History Month: Bloomington Style 2013

Upcoming Black History Month Events

11th annual African American Read-In
Mon., Feb. 4, from 10am-5pm
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center

IU Black Film Center/Archive screening of A. Philip Randolph: For Jobs and Freedom
Wed., Feb. 6, at 7pm
Herman B Wells Library Rm. 044B
Randolph was the driving force behind the 1963 March on Washington and the pre-eminent black labor leader of the 20th century. The documentary chronicles his efforts to build a more equitable society.

Bloomington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's third annual pancake breakfast
Sat., Feb. 9, from 8-10:30am
Longhorn Restaurant (721 S. College Mall Rd.) Tickets, which cost $5, must be purchased in advance. Proceeds support scholarships, public service initiatives, and community programming. Children younger than 5 are admitted free.

Women of Color Book Club discussion of Home by Toni Morrison
Sat., Feb. 10, at 2pm
Monroe County Public Library (303 E. Kirkwood Ave.)

Screening of This Is the Life, Ava DuVernay's documentary chronicling a West Coast hip-hop movement that stemmed from an anti-violence community event in Los Angeles in the 1990s
Sat., Feb. 10, at 3pm
Monroe County Public Library (303 E. Kirkwood Ave.)
Presented by IU Black Film Center/Archive and Delta Sigma Theta

The State of Black Art: Poetry Reading/Panel Discussion
Mon., Feb. 11, at 7pm
Neal Marshall Grand Hall
Poetry of Black MFA students, alum, and faculty members will be highlighted. The state of black poetry as it relates to the overall decline of real issues in mainstream music, film, television shows, etc. will be discussed. Food and music.

Screening of At the River I Stand
Wed., Feb. 13, at 7pm
Wells Library Rm. 044B
This documentary reconstructs two eventful months that transformed a strike by Memphis sanitation workers and disentangles the complex historical forces that came together after the death of Martin Luther King Jr.

Presentation by Lois Leveen
Mon., Feb. 18, at 4pm
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall
Lois Leveen is author of the historical novel The Secrets of Mary Bowser about the former slave who became a spy for the Union army during the Civil War.

"Don't Just Talk About it, Be About It: How You Can Do Your Part in Increasing Secular Efforts in the Black Community," a presentation by Mandisa Thomas, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers Inc.
Mon., Feb. 18, at 6pm
Fine Arts Bldg. Rm. 102

Screening of The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords
Wed., Feb. 20, at 7pm
Wells Library Rm. 044B
A recounting of the largely forgotten stories of generations of black journalists who risked their lives and livelihood so African Americans could represent themselves in their own words and images.

WTIU to air documentary on Mary Bateman Clark, Indiana pioneer in black rights
Story of trailblazer in ending forced labor focus of AIT documentary
Feb. 21 at 10pm, Feb. 22 at 1pm, and Feb. 24 at 4pm

African American Dance Company 15th Annual Dance Workshop
Fri. and Sat., Feb. 22 and 23
Registration required.
West Indian folk, Afro-Cuban traditional, modern dance explored at workshop

Annual Black Knowledge Bowl
Wed., Feb. 27, from 6-8pm
Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center

Screening of Struggles in Steel
Wed., Feb. 27, at 7pm
Wells Library Rm. 044B
Black steelworker Ray Henderson and independent filmmaker Tony Buba interviewed more than 70 retired black steelworkers who tell heart-rending tales of struggle.

IU to host summer science camp for middle school students

Adventures in STEM Camp at Indiana University
June 16-28, 2013

The IU Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs invites students currently in grades 5, 6, and 7 to apply for the "Adventures in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)" Camp to be held from June 16-28, 2013. The camp promotes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education, and historically supports underserved and underrepresented students. Students selected for the program will engage in highly structured STEM-focused precollegiate curriculum. The Adventures in STEM Camp includes experiments and field experiences which encourage the development of each student's academic and communication skills. Classes are taught by IU faculty and affiliates. Students attend the camp free of charge.

At the time of application, students must be current 5th, 6th, or 7th graders who are Indiana residents attending school in the state of Indiana and must be recommended by their science and math teacher(s). It is extremely important to the students' success that they be mature, self-reliant, and able to work effectively in teams. Students should have a sincere interest in science and mathematics and at least a B average in science and a B average in math to be eligible.

Application and flyer are at www.indiana.edu/~demastem/. Please share this exciting opportunity with parents/guardians of eligible students. The deadline for applications is March 29, 2013. Early submission is strongly advised.

Herbert Presidential Scholar Philip Asamoah featured in IU Scholar Spotlight

IU Vice President Edwin Marshall calls upon the IU community to encourage student participation or consider hosting an event in honor of the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during Bloomington's annual MLK Day celebration. The campus-wide programming provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to rally together in demonstration of the ideals and aspirations of Dr. King. Please notify the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs of events planned for the celebration.

IU Bloomington MLK, Jr. Celebration calendar

IU Bloomington MLK, Jr. Celebration information and events

Martin Luther King's legacy being celebrated at IU campuses statewide

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. "Building Bridges Awards" recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership and passion fulfill Dr. King's dreams and ideas; nominations deadline extended to Jan. 11.

Expressions:
Dr. King's Dream for Humanity
Thu., Jan. 17, at 7pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theatre
Students creatively interpret Dr. King's dream for humanity through acting, dancing, music, and art.

IU Cinema to host films/speaker during celebration

• I Am Somebody
  Fri., Jan. 18, at 4pm
  Film to be followed by a lecture from Madeline Anderson, director. Reception to be held in Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Grand Hall at 5:45pm.
• Once Upon a Time... When We Were Colored
  Sat., Jan. 19, at 3pm
• Boycott
  Sat., Jan. 19, at 9:30pm

IU Women's Basketball vs. Michigan State
Sun., Jan. 20, at 2pm
IU Athletics will honor and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with video presentations celebrating the achievements of historical IU student-athletes such as Bill Garrett, Milt Campbell, Denise Jackson, and George Taliaferro. Fans will receive materials that highlight these IU notables.

"Catalyst" Emergent Theater Project Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sun., Jan 20, at 4pm
IMU Whittenberger Auditorium
Free and open to the public

Black Panther Party architect Bobby Seale to be keynote speaker for IUPUI King Day dinner
Sun., Jan. 20, at 6pm
Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis

"True Colors"–Realizing the Dream Through Spoken Word!
Mon., Jan. 21, at 11:45am
Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center
This one-act play is comprised of powerful vignettes that examine themes of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion.

Unity Summit
Mon., Jan. 21, at 12noon
Willkie Auditorium
This annual event addresses issues of diversity, discrimination, and advocacy in small, facilitated group discussions.

Race and Ethnic Relations Film Night: "Shattering the Silences: The Case of Minority Faculty"
Mon., Jan. 21, at 6:30pm
La Casa Latino Cultural Center

Real Life Science: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Mon., Jan. 21, from 11am-3pm
WonderLab Museum, 308 W. 4th St., Bloomington
Members: free; non-members: $3.50
Read more: WonderLab offers King program highlighting diversity of people in science

City of Bloomington Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Mon., Jan. 21, at 7pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Carlotta LaNier of 1957 "Little Rock Nine" to give keynote address

A Day ON! Not a Day Off Day of Service

Free documentary screening: The Road to Brown
Tue., Jan. 22, at 7pm
Black Film Center/Archive, Wells Library, Room 044B

Who Are Asian Pacific Americans? Luncheon Talk Series
Topic: Asian Americans + Sports = Equality?
Fri., Jan. 25, from 12noon-1:15pm
Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th St.
During a free lunch, discuss equality in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. An avid sports fan, Dr. King wanted to achieve equality in all American culture, including sports. This discussion is inspired by a Sports Illustrated article.

Language Learning

Bloomington Spanish/English Club
Sundays, 2-4:30pm
Monroe County Public Library Room C
This brown bag lunch event provides a friendly setting for basic conversation skills. Practice Spanish and English with native speakers of both languages. For more information, visit the Spanish Conversation Club's website.

Hola Bloomington
Spanish-Language News & Public Affairs
Fridays, 6-7pm
91.3FM in Bloomington
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Asian Language Learning Program
Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th St.
The Asian Culture Center offers classes in Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Bahas (Indonesian), Vietnamese, Tagalog (Filipino), and Korean. Check the Spring 2013 Schedule for days and times.

English Tutoring Service
Asian Culture Center, 807 E. 10th St.
The Asian Culture Center offers free English tutorials and assistance with written homework, basic grammar, business language, or short research papers.