Office of International Services

A Division of the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs

Franklin Hall 306, 601 East Kirkwood Avenue. Bloomington, Indiana 47405
Phone: (812) 855-9086 | Fax: (812) 855-4418 | Email: intlserv@indiana.edu

International Center Programs & Events

Public Speaking Club

Monday, November 30
7:00pm–8:00pm

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Scholar Newsletter: Summer 2009

What’s New?

OIS is announcing our International Student and Scholar Photo Contest! Watch your email for up-coming announcements. You’ll be able to submit photos from your home country and/or from your experience in the US for a chance to win prizes and be featured in OIS publications and website. Winners will be announced during International Education Week in November.

Important Dates

June 18:

Last day of classes for Summer Session I.

June 19:

Classes begin for Summer Session II.

June 23:

Office of International Services closed for annual strategic planning retreat.

July 3:

Independence Day recess (classes do not meet).

July 4:

Independence Day (national holiday).

August 14:

Last day of classes for Summer Session II.

August 31:

Fall Semester Classes begin.

Scholar Profile

Each month, we recognize the activities and accomplishments of one of our visiting scholars. We hope this information will be interesting and help you get to know others on campus. This month, our featured scholar is Ana Eliza Port Lourenço.

Ana is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and arrived at IU in March 2009. She is spending 6 months in the IU Anthropology Department as a short-term exchange visitor, sponsored by the Brazilian Federal Agency for Support and Evaluation of Graduate Education (CAPES). Ana considers this grant to be her greatest honor. She has previously received fellowship awards from the Brazilian National Research Council (CNPq) and from the State of Rio de Janeiro Foundation for Research Support (FAPERJ).

Ana is a nutritionist, and earned a BA Diploma in Nutrition from Federal Fluminense University, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She earned the MSc in Public Health at the Brazilian National School of Public Health—Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, also in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and is currently enrolled in the doctoral program in Public Health. She has worked in epidemiology and public health since beginning her university studies, and has published articles based on her Masters research on health and nutrition among indigenous peoples in the Amazon region of Brazil. For the Ph.D. dissertation, she is studying a rural community in the State of Rio de Janeiro, specifically its nutritional profile and food habits, in order to better understand health and disease processes in Brazilian rural populations. As a visiting scholar here at IU, she is doing further research in nutritional anthropology, particularly in the social and cultural aspects of nutrition and food consumption.

We asked Ana to share more about her experience with Indiana University:

Q: Why did you choose to come to IU?: A: The Brazilian government offers scholarship grants to graduate students, in order to give the Ph.D. candidates the opportunity to discuss their thesis topic with experts and to strengthen academic connections between research centers in Brazil and other countries. After researching online and asking friends for suggestions, a few names came to me. Professor Andrea Wiley, in the IU Anthropology Department, was one of them. She and all the personnel working to make my trip possible were so kind that I felt very welcome at IU even before coming. I felt that IU was the right place for me.
Q: What is one thing you enjoy about IU or the city of Bloomington?: A: I really enjoy the opportunity of being in contact with students and faculty from many different countries. I’ve met people from the US, Angola, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, India, Chile, Argentina, and also from Brazil. It is a remarkable cross-cultural experience, from which I have learned a lot!
Q: Are you involved in any activities or events at IU or in Bloomington?: A: I enjoy riding a bike and going to the SRSC, especially to swim. During the summer I want to try the outdoor pools as well. I also have enjoyed going to the dance parties in Bloomington. It has been great not just to learn different rhythms and share a little of samba, but also to make new friends. The BAIU (Brazilian Association of Indiana University) events are very nice as well.
Q: What are your plans after your program ends?: A: Next September, right after my program ends, I will present a paper about my dissertation at the Society for Medical Anthropology Conference at Yale University. I will then go back to Brazil to finish my degree. Later in the fall, I will have seminars and a national conference to attend in Brazil, when I will have the opportunity to share the experience I had at IU with other Brazilian faculty and students.
Q: What advice do you have for other scholars, especially those new to IU and Bloomington?: A: My advice is “leave your room door open.“ To study abroad, in a totally different environment, without your family and friends around, may be lonely sometimes. Leaving your room door open is a nice way to welcome new friends. Even if you are not living in a dorm, try to leave your “personal door unlocked” by being open to meeting new people, making mistakes (foreigners always make mistakes!), misunderstanding some things, learning about other cultures, and especially sharing your own culture with other “unlocked people.”

J Regulation Reminder

Report Address Change:

If you move or change your address, US federal regulations require you to report the new address to OIS within 10 days of the change. You may report the change by logging into iStart, using your IU network ID and password, and completing the “Change Local Address” e-form. OIS will use this information to report the change of address to immigration in the SEVIS system.

Upcoming Events

The International Center staff are planning a few events for summer, including concerts, a movie night, and a trip within Indiana. More information will be announced during the summer, so keep watch for emails entitled “News from the International Center.”

Things To Do

Bloomington Parks & Recreation

offers many programs in Bloomington, and tours to locations in southern Indiana. The Bryan Park Pool (1100 S. Woodlawn Ave.) and Mills Pool (1100 W 14th Street) will be open May 23‐September 7. Bloomington Parks & Recreation also offers parks, trails, gardens, community events, sports lessons, and outdoor activities. For more information, visit Bloomington Parks and look for the “Summer 2009 Program Guide.”

IU Swing Dance Club:

Weekly social dances will be held on Monday nights (8:30–9:30pm) in the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU). Beginning swing dance lessons will start during 2nd summer session. Everyone is welcome—no partner or experience necessary! For more information on dances or lessons, email iuswing@indiana.edu or visit their website.

Visit a Museum:

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The IU Art Museum (1133 E 7th Street) offers free admission to its regular exhibits, and will host several special events over the summer, including the Jazz in July concert series. The Kinsey Institute will hold the 2009 Juried Art Show May 29–July 31 at the School of Fine Arts Gallery (1201 E. 7th Street). This contemporary art exhibition features a variety of artworks that explore themes related to sex, gender, eroticism, reproduction, sexuality, romantic relationships, and the human figure. The Mathers Museum of World Cultures (416 N Indiana Ave.) offers collections and exhibits from cultures around the world, as well as events for the whole family.

RecSports Family Night:

Come enjoy a night of fun for the whole family on the second Friday of each month. These free events include activities everyone can enjoy, with a different theme each month!

June 12, 7:00–9:00pm at the SRSC (1601 Law Lane)
July 10, 7:00–9:00pm at the SRSC (1601 Law Lane)
August 14, 7:00–9:00pm at the IU Outdoor Pool (Corner of 17th St. and Fee Lane)

For more information, email recsport@indiana.edu or visit www.recsports.indiana.edu.

The Cultural Landscape of Limestone in Southern Indiana

will be presented at the Monroe County History Center (202 E. Sixth Street) on June 18 at 7:00pm. Laurel L. Cornell, Associate Professor at IU’s Department of Sociology, School of Fine Arts and Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, will speak on our region’s limestone history. For more information, contact Lou Malcomb at malcomb@indiana.edu or call (812) 332-2517.

The Taste of Bloomington

takes place 3:00–11:00pm on Saturday, June 20 at the Showers Commons (8th Street & Morton). This annual event brings together dozens of Bloomington’s best restaurants, local wineries and breweries, and live musical entertainment to create the perfect festival atmosphere. Over 30 restaurants are on site with specialties for you to sample. Available items range from down-home Hoosier favorites to International cuisine, with quite a bit in between! Taste of Bloomington also features live performances from local and regional bands throughout the evening.

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The 2009 Summer Garden Walk

will be presented by the Bloomington Garden Club June 20–21, at Hilltop Garden and Nature Center (2367 East 10th Street). For more information, visit their website.

The IU Summer Music Festival

will run from June 21–August 11 and offers over 50 performances, including orchestras, chamber music, recitals, band concerts, and much more. For more information, visit the School of Music website.

Picnic with the Pops

will be held June 27, 2009 on the campus of Ivy Tech Community College (200 Daniels Way). Gates open at 5pm; concert begins at 8pm concluded by the 1812 Overture and a dazzling fireworks display! This is a family-oriented event with fun activities for children. Admission is $10 for adult blanket seating. Tables for up to 8 are available for $150–$200. For more information, email bpops@bloomingtonpops.org or visit BloomingtonPops.org.

Learn New Technology:

University Information Technology Services (UITS) IT Training & Education offers instructor-led computing workshops and provides self-study training resources to the Indiana University community and beyond. Sessions are offered throughout the summer and the academic year. For more information, visit their website.

Downtown Bloomington First Fridays:

Explore downtown on the First Friday of each month to celebrate the collection of downtown shops, services, restaurants and attractions. Many of the downtown businesses are locally owned and provide an experience unique to Bloomington. Many offer First Friday specials including discounts, entertainment, food, and experiences specific to their businesses. For more information, visit the Downtown Bloomington website.

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