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What the press is saying about IU

The headline:  “IU Council Considering Background Checks Policy”

The story: The Bloomington Faculty Council is considering background checks for faculty who deal with children and faculty who handle university funds.

The quote: “We are trying to develop the highest-quality faculty that we can. The people we want to hire, they have options.” —Ted Miller, an IU public and environmental affairs professor and chairman of the council’s faculty affairs committee

The source: Bloomington Herald-Times, Nov. 17, 2004


The headline: “Donor Leaves Legacy of Championing Justice”

The story: Sam Masarachia, who died Nov. 13 at 97, donated more than $1 million for scholarships at IUPUI.

The quote: “He wanted to help young people with their education, but in ways that would contribute to organizing and presenting workers and seniors and communities of ordinary people.” —James Wallihan, a professor of political science and labor studies at IUPUI

The source: The Indianapolis Star, Nov. 17, 2004


The headline: “IUPUI Law Dean Accepts Fiji Post”

The story: Anthony A. Tarr, dean of the Indiana University School of Law at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis for more than two years, is resigning to become vice chancellor of the University of South Pacific in Fiji.

The quote: “He has been extremely innovative, creative and a very capable fund-raiser. His influence is going to be felt long after his departure.” —William Bradford, law professor

The source: The Indianapolis Star, Nov. 20, 2004


The headline: “IU East Business Honorary Group Visits Texas”

The story: Four representatives from an Indiana University East honor society for business administration students attended the organization’s triennial meeting in Fort Worth, Texas.

The quote: “In attending the triennial meeting, we were able to represent Indiana University East at a national level, as well as gain valuable insight from the many conferences, speakers and activities.” —Shelley Brown, Delta Mu Delta, Theta Chi chapter president

The source: Richmond Palladium-Item, Nov. 16, 2004