Stories from 2015

November 18, 2015 |

Indiana University East has renamed The Gallery in Whitewater Hall in remembrance of Tom Thomas, artist, associate professor of fine arts and founder of the Whitewater Valley Art Competition (WVAC). Thomas (1945-2009) taught fine arts to under-graduate students for over 30 years at IU East. He had an immense impact on his students and the ...

November 16, 2015 |

Faculty member, oncologist research how Complementary and Alternative Medicines are a tool in the arsenal to fight disease When Ange Cooksey was diagnosed with cancer in December 2014, she turned to yoga to help deal with the side effects and stress of treatment. Cooksey had been practicing yoga for 40 years, including as part of ...

November 10, 2015 |

The next Community Engagement Series will be presented by School of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty, Professor of English Alisa Clapp-Itnyre and Assistant Professor of English Steven Petersheim. The presentation will be held on Thursday, November 19, at Morrisson-Reeves Library, 80 N. 6th St. in Richmond. Each presentation in the series begins with a reception ...

November 6, 2015 |

Indiana University East honored six individuals for their service to the university and within the community during the Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner held November 6 at Forest Hills Country Club. The Chancellor’s Medallion Dinner is one of many events scheduled during IU East’s 2015 Homecoming Week, November 2-6. Chancellor’s Medallion Honorees The Chancellor’s Medallion honors individuals ...

November 3, 2015 |

The Indiana University East Alumni Association has announced this year’s inductees to the IU East Alumni Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the outstanding alumni of IU East. Nominated inductees are Anthony L. (Tony) Foster II, Rachel Mullen, and Valerie Shaffer. Foster, of Richmond, Ind., graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor ...

October 30, 2015 |

The annual Whitewater Valley Art Competition awards reception was held October 29 at Indiana University East.  Originating in 1978 with open judging, the event has hosted prestigious artists and art experts of national acclaim for the jurying. Of the 166 entered works, 43 were selected by Juror James Elkins, E.C. Chadbourne Professor in the Department ...

October 29, 2015 |

Indiana University East is pleased to welcome new faculty members to the School of Nursing. Amanda Carmack is a lecturer in nursing. She received her Master of Science in Nursing in Education from IU East and her Master of Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University.  Carmack received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Ivy ...

October 28, 2015 |

Indiana University East and G101.3 radio station announced Kylie Barnes as the High School Volunteer of the Month for September. The program honors area high school students for their service in the community. Barnes of Richmond, Ind., is a junior at Richmond High School. She was nominated for her volunteer service with the Salvation Army. ...

October 22, 2015 |

Indiana University East will host “Homecoming 2015: Students by Day, Red Wolves by Night” November 2-6. Alumni, friends and the campus community are invited to participate in activities and events throughout the week. Homecoming events are sponsored by the Alumni Association, Office of Campus Life, Student Activities Advisory Team, Student Government Association, Students Today Alumni ...

October 20, 2015 |

Indiana University East is pleased to welcome Wes Tobin as the newest faculty member to the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Ryan “Wes” Tobin is a lecturer in physics. He is currently working on his Doctor of Education in Science from Ball State University. He received his M.S. in Astrophysics from Iowa State University ...