Stories tagged with: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

October 10, 2016 |

The Indiana University East School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) will present the Regional Writers Series: An Evening with Poet David Baker, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, in the Whitewater Hall Community Room. The event is free and open to the public. Baker is author of 11 books of poetry, most recently ...

March 8, 2016 |

The next Community Engagement Series will be presented by School of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Mengie Parker and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Stephanie Whitehead. The presentation, “Contemporary Gangs: Culture, Crime and Community,” will be held on Thursday, March 24, at the Wayne County Council Chambers, 401 E. Main ...

January 8, 2016 |

Indiana University East will host “Discovering Central Asia: An Evening of Food and Entertainment” at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, in Vivian Auditorium, located in Whitewater Hall. The event is open to the community. Free tickets are available beginning Monday, January 11, in the Office of the Bursar, located in Whitewater Hall Room 102. ...

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 7, 2015 |

Indiana University East is pleased to welcome new faculty members to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Brian Brodeur, assistant professor of English, Creative Writing/Poetry, received his Ph.D. in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Cincinnati. He received his M.F.A. in Creative Writing from George Mason University and his B.A. in ...

October 7, 2015 |

Master Sgt. Michael Richter has what he thinks are the best jobs in the world. And those jobs will connect in a special way in Vivian Auditorium on Monday, October 19. Richter has served since 2012 as a part-time trumpet instructor at IU East. His full-time job is as a player and master sergeant in ...

September 29, 2015 |

Indiana University East’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is going on now through October 15. Hispanic Heritage Month will have several events and activities offered by the World Languages and Cultures department and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Throughout the month WCTV will air “¡Vida!” on Thursdays at 9 p.m. on WETV Channel 20. ...

September 9, 2015 |

The Indiana University East School of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) will present the Regional Writers Series: An Evening with Elizabeth Berg, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, in Vivian Auditorium, located in Whitewater Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Jean Harper, creative writing coordinator at IU East, said, “Elizabeth ...

February 5, 2015 |

Indiana University East is pleased to welcome its newest faculty member to the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Renee Kaufmann joined the school at the start of the spring 2015 semester. Kaufmann, assistant professor of communication studies, received her Ph.D. in Communication Studies, her Master of Arts in Communication Studies and a Graduate Certificate ...

December 22, 2014 |

Ross Alexander is the new dean of the Indiana University East School of Humanities and Social Sciences, beginning January 1, 2015. “Ross brings with him a wealth of knowledge, leadership and a solution oriented approach to the position of dean. As interim dean and associate vice chancellor, Ross has established a familiarity with the campus, ...