Photo by John Herrin Some of IU's leading scientists were on hand for the IU Life Sciences Day exhibit and reception at the Statehouse in Indianapolis March 1. Pictured here are Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (right) greeting Rick Field of Cabello Associates, while IU President Adam Herbert (center) looks on. Participants joined legislators and other guests in the north atrium for conversation about IU's future plans in life sciences research. IU announced its Life Sciences Strategic Plan last month.

Holla from the Biloxi Humane Society

Austin Carpenter and Andrew Decker were among students who blogged their experiences in Mississippi during IU South Bend's recent Alternative Spring Break. More volunteers from IUPUI, including 15 medical students, are bound for the town of Waveland, Miss., today.

What is your health worth?

Hoosiers are invited to take part in a national conversation on health care at a virtual "town hall meeting" March 22. The live Webcast is being used to assess public sentiment about quality, accessibility and cost for an upcoming congressional report. An onsite gathering spot on the Indianapolis campus will be moderated by IUSM's Dr. Stephen Jay.

IU Founders Day April 2

It all began 186 years ago with a student body of 12.

Filmmaking

Peter Bondanella will focus on Federico Fellini and fantasy in his Distinguished Research Lecture March 22 in Bloomington. In Richmond, the IU East campus is gearing up for a visit from filmmaker Keith Beauchamp March 28.

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