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ORIENTER NEW STUDENT GUIDE 2021 AN INDIANA DAILY STUDENT SPECIAL PUBLICATION A LOOK INSIDE+ • Words of wisdom & advice • Navigating the IU Health Center • What to pack for your dorm PERMIT NO. 267 BLOOMINGTON, IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID PRSRT STD
2 Orienter 2021 IDS AN INDIANA DAILY STUDENT SPECIAL PUBLICATION EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Luke Christopher Norton MANAGING EDITOR Izzy Myszak CREATIVE DIRECTOR Madelyn Powers DESIGN CHIEF Donyá Collins NEWS EDITOR Phyllis Cha VISUAL EDITOR Ethan Levy ARTS EDITOR Emma Uber SPORTS EDITOR Evan Gerike Tulips bloom at sunrise April 21, 2020, in front of the Sample Gates. PHOTO BY CARL COTE | IDS ADVERTISING DIRECTOR LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Greg Menkedick CIRCULATION MANAGER LUKE CHRISTOPHER new things. A LOOK INSIDE Matthew Brookshire NORTON There was nothing I wanted more than a Weeks of Welcome – 4 Is a rising senior in journalism proper guide. Sure, returning students can IU STUDENT MEDIA DIRECTOR Campus Safety - 5 help, but one person can only know so much. Jim Rodenbush Going to college was a dream of mine However, I’m happy to say I was able to find Fight song - 7 growing up, and the dream college was al- one–the very publication you’re currently ways IU-Bloomington. I wore IU apparel, holding. Things we wish we knew - 10 watched IU games and occasionally visited Bucket list - 12 Bloomington to see my older brothers, who Here at the IDS, we produce the Orienter CONTACT US were students. New Student Guide on a yearly basis to help Important people to know - 14 idsnews.com new students such as yourself transition to Campus through the seasons – 18 Naturally, you can imagine the disap- their new home. You’ll find words of advice, Newsroom 812-855-0760 pointment that followed my rejection email great places to grab a bite, lessons on IU’s his- How IU started – 20 Business office 812-855-0763 from IU. It didn’t come as a surprise, my aca- tory, campus guides and much more within Fax 812-855-8009 Churches in Bloomington – 21 demic performance didn’t turn the corner these pages. until later on into my time in high school. Relaxation spots on campus – 31 There’s even more information from us Bicentennial bell tower – 38 That did not stop me though. I attended available at idsnews.com, our social media IU-Southeast for my freshman year before pages and in our physical papers found on Words of wisdom – 42 transferring to Bloomington. I packed my newsstands around campus. Terms to know – 45 things and moved here in August 2019. Your freshman year is special, and you’ll Little 5 through the years – 50 Sure, I’d been here before, but I wasn’t only have the one. Here’s to the opportunity nearly as familiar with Bloomington and IU’s to make it one of the best. Welcome to IU! campus as I am now. I wanted to know more, see more and do more in my new home. The first few weeks at IU are among the COVER BY IZZY MYSZAK | IDS most important to a college experience. You’ll meet new people, see new sights, taste LUKE NORTON, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Orienter 2021 5 BY OLIVIA OLIVER Share your location with trusted ooliver@iu.edu friends and family. It can be tempting to put fun first and It’s beneficial to have someone near- safety second, but students can easily protect themselves and others both on by, especially on campus, who can access your location via an app like Life360 or a and off-campus using just a few rules and built-in locator on a phone, Pedigo said. tips. Sometimes, people get separated from their group and those apps become cru- Always charge your phone. cial to locate them quickly. IUPD Deputy Chief Shannon Bunger Walking alone? Take one of your head- said this is one of the most important phones out. pieces of advice he can give. Charging your phone gives students access to any- It’s important to be aware of your sur- one they might need to call. roundings, and removing even just one of your headphones can give you a much Travel in groups of at least two or three better idea of what’s going, especially at people. night, Bunger said. Students, especially at night, should Trust your gut walk with at least a few friends, Bunger said. He said it may seem okay to walk “If it doesn’t feel right, it’s probably back alone, but it’s better to be overly not right,” Bunger said. cautious. He said it’s better to be safe and over- Drinking? Make sure there’s a sober cautious than to risk your safety. friend nearby. Don’t be afraid to call, even if you Bunger said while IUPD is strongly think it’s nothing against underage drinking, it’s always good no matter the circumstances to If a student feels unsafe, Bunger said, have someone sober present. This person it’s always better to call someone like the can help diffuse situations, keep track of campus police, even if they think they those in the group and call emergency may be overreacting. services if something goes wrong. “I just can’t stress enough to just give Captain Ryan Pedigo of the Blooming- us a call and let us determine if there is ton Police Department said that if some- a serious problem,” Bunger said. “We are one is hurt, or if someone isn’t acting trained to handle those problems.” right, students should call even if they are illegally intoxicated. If you see something wrong, say some- thing. Students who call emergency services on behalf of someone’s safety are protect- This kind of thinking and stepping in ed by the Lifeline Law. This law ensures to help is what can make campus safer, that a person is protected from certain said Sally Thomas, Associate Director for alcohol-related offenses if they are call- Sexual Violence Prevention and Victim ing due to a medical emergency, a victim Advocacy. of sexual assault or if they are witnessing a crime. Thomas said if students can help cre- ate a culture of empathy instead of apa- The person must cooperate with au- thy, everyone can be safer because of- thorities, stay at the scene until dismissed fenders will be deterred by the fear of a by emergency responders and give their bystander stepping in. ! name and any other important informa- % tion to be protected. “A quote that I like to live by and a $ quote that I hope to see permeate across campus is that ‘no one has to do every- Ɛ $ thing, but everyone has to do something,’” # ! ! ! Thomas said. "% %
6 Orienter 2021 PHOTO BY EMILIE LIU The IU Student Health Center is pictured May 3. IU students can visit the health center for both basic and specialized health needs. ‘We are here, we are available’: IU Student Health Center offers various services for all IU students BY EMILIE LIU The center has two open doors for non- service, which takes care of lab tests, vacci- students were going through stressful times, yli12@iu.edu sick patients, labeled “door 2” and “door 3,” nations and medications, the wellness ser- they were very helpful to anything you want and a seperate locked “door 1” to access the vice, which provides nutrition consultation to talk about.” The IU Student Health Center specializes sick patients area. Students are screened and counselling and psychological service, The Student Health Center is not affili- in college healthcare. It has numerous ser- when making appointments to determine which provides mental health support. ated with IU Health. vices from basic sick care to specialties like which door they should come in. Students can schedule appointments “We can do minor procedures,” French physical therapy. It is a convenient and af- Susanne French, director of nursing at online or by phone. said. “But if you ever had anything that’s fordable resource for students to get health- the Student Health Center, said she is not Senior Natalie Mayer said she’s been go- concerning life threatening injury or some- care on campus. sure if the screening process will change for ing to the center since freshman year. thing that was too urgent to wait for us to be The center is located at 600 N. Jordan the fall semester, but mask requirements “I feel like it’s very well set up for stu- opened, then you want to go to the hospi- Ave. It is open from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 are likely to stay. dents,” she said. “They are very good at tal.” p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. “We will continue to try to keep sick and working around with your schedule, and Students can either pay at checkout or Free parking is available behind the build- healthy people seperate,” she said. “But to meeting with you quickly.” send the bill to their bursar account. ing off Jordan Avenue. what degree we need to do that at the door Wen Qi is a research faculty member French said some freshmen might not Because of the pandemic, students are versus doing it as part of our regular pro- who also studied at IU as a Ph.D. student. be as aware of the services. She said the de- screened by medical staff members before cess. Because if more and more people get She said she enjoyed the CAPS service as a partment is trying to raise more awareness entering. The staff takes temperatures, of- the vaccine and people are protected, we student, but she wished she’d known it ear- for their services on campus. fers hand sanitizer and asks patients to might be able to do it on a smaller scale.” lier. “What I want students to know is that, change into a surgical mask while they are There are three main parts to the cen- “I didn’t know [about] CAPS until two or yeah, we are here, we are available, and we in the building. ter’s services: the medical and associated three years after I got here.” Qi said. “A lot of really want to take care of them,” she said.
Orienter 2021 7 Want to learn the IU fight song? Indiana, our Indiana Indiana, we're all for you We will fight for the cream and crimson, For the glory of old IU Never daunted, we cannot falter In the battle, we're tried and true Indiana, our Indiana Indiana, we're all for you!
8 Orienter 2021 Traditions return: Welcome Week to be held in person BY IZZY MYSZAK imyszak@iu.edu | @MyszakIzzy Incoming freshmen will be able to partici- pate in in-person activities during Welcome Week. These activities will reflect what the 2019 Welcome Week looked like. Activities coming back in-person for 2021 include the Induction Ceremony, Cul- tureFest, Traditions and Spirit, Late Nite, academic open houses and career fairs. CO- VID-19 regulations for the events are yet to be finalized and will be dependent on local, state and federal guidelines at the time of the events. IDS FILE PHOTO The African American Choral Ensemble performs Participants will be able to stay up to date during the 2018 CultureFest in the Fine Arts Plaza. on the activities through the IU Mobile App. There is not a schedule for Welcome Week event is to encourage students to become PHOTO BY ANNA TIPLICK | IDS online as of now. more familiar with Bloomington and the IU students Shreya Sundaresan and Sydney Kaniuk pose for a photo in the photo booth tent Aug. 22, 2019, Incoming sophomores are encouraged to Bloomington community. at CultureFest. Students sought shelter in tents at the festival due to rain. come join Welcome Week as well, since Wel- “The biggest things about this is exploring come Week 2020 was primarily canceled or your new home and getting outside the cam- online. pus proper and becoming a Bloomington Kelin Silber, an assistant director in the citizen,” said Payne. Get news headlines Office of First Year Experience, said the office Students will also be able to participate is encouraging both incoming freshmen and in the Hoosier Experience, program that will sent to your inbox. sophomores to attend. follow then throughout their first year at IU. “We encourage they attend, we encour- This program will have three tiers, each age they grab friends and have the experience with an incentive for students to move on to they were not able to have last year,” Silber the next. Incentives are not finalized yet, but said. they will be some sort of IU spirit wear that The goal for Welcome Week is to connect will only be available through the Hoosier Ex- students with IU and to one another as well perience program. as connecting incoming freshmen with re- The BeInvolved website will be used to sources said Sarah Nagy, Senior Associate Di- track progress in the program. rector for the Office of First Year Experiences. The tiers will start with students choos- On the Saturday and Sunday before class- ing one activity from each of the following es start students are invited to participate in categories: academic and career, arts and Beyond the Gates, a program that will allow humanities, equity and inclusion, health and students to connect more with the Blooming- wellness, leadership and engagement, and ton community. tradition and community. Numerous restaurants and businesses “Tier one is about introduction, tier two is will be offering deals and discounts to let’s get you involved and tier three is about SUBSCRIBE! participants. Businesses participating in Beyond the Gates will have signage said Melanie Payne, director of the Office of making meaning and reflection,” Nagy said. The purpose of the Hoosier Experience program is to help introduce new resources First Year Experience. and organizations to incoming first year stu- “It’s more than just, hey here’s Blooming- dents. ton, go explore it, it’s really about connecting “These are great paths and places to learn Subscribe for free at with your new home. You are now a citizen of about campus, to start that journey, to start Bloomington even if you did not live here be- making Indiana University feel like your idsnews.com/subscribe fore,” Payne said. home. It helps focus that exploration so it is Payne said one of the main goals of the not so overwhelming,” Nagy said.
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10 Orienter 2021 What we wish we knew Those who work for the IDS are students in addition to being journalists. Here are a few things we wish we would have known before LUKE NORTON IZZY MYSZAK MADELYN POWERS coming to IU. Editor-In-Chief “So, campus is really played up to be big. Managing Editor “I wish someone would have told me Creative Director “I wish someone would have prepared It is, but it gets smaller the more time you it was going to get better. When I came me for all the politics and red tape of Want to join our staff? spend here. Honestly, I wish I had spoken to college I thought I was going to make academia. It’s so important to learn how with more upperclassmen early on to ask zero new friends. I thought I was just go- to vouch for yourself, because in a sea of We are hiring reporters, which classes in our program I should take ing to sit in my dorm room all the time your peers, it’s easy for other people to photographers, copy editors and and when I should take them!” and be miserable. Put yourself out there, make assumptions about you. Do not be more! go to events, join a club or organization. afraid to build relationships with profes- I promise you will not regret the friend- sors and staff!” You can apply at idsnews.com/jobs. ships you will make.” YOUR ACCESS YOUR TEXTBOOKS & TO SAVINGS COURSE MATERIALS Your College Bookstore The place for textbooks RENT BUY DIGITAL Rent your required Buy a new or used Buy digital learning textbook and return textbook and it is content and it at the end of the yours to keep. You access your course term. Save BIG with can also sell it back materials in minutes. rental books. for cash at the end of the term. SAVE WITH USED BOOKS & RENTALS INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION (IMU) ENJOY FREE & CONVENIENT IN-STORE PICKUP Join us on Facebook.com/iubkstore Follow us on Twitter on IUBookstore FEEL CONFIDENT IN YOUR PURCHASE
Orienter 2021 11 ARA COWPER PHYLLIS CHA DONYA COLLINS ETHAN LEVY Social Media Editor News Editor Design Editor Visuals Editor Before coming to IU, I wish I would’ve “I wish I would’ve known that I didn’t “Being uncomfortable means you’re “Things are not going to go right ev- known the importance of taking care of have to know exactly what I wanted to growing and get out there! Meet people, ery day, week, or month. Despite this, it yourself and making mental health a prior- do Freshman, or even Sophomore year. I take risks, try new jobs failure is the best can still be an worthwhile endeavor. Try ity. It’s been a tough and stressful time for spent a lot of time taking different class- path to success. Change is scary but it’s something new that most people may everyone, and those are things I lacked in. es in different schools and have jumped necessary and the only one standing in not have thought of. IU is the perfect Between being a freshman, an athlete in a around a few majors but doing so always your path is you!” place to try something new.” new sport, a virtual student, etc. it wasn’t made me feel behind. Take a lot of class- the easiest time. I’m thankful for the experi- es and make room to take fun classes ences I’ve had and how I’ve grown, but I def- you enjoy or are interested in!” initely wish I would’ve known better ways to deal with the mental side of things.
12 Orienter 2021 IU campus bucket list 20 things to do on campus to make the most of your time in Bloomington Watch “Breaking Away” Create a rec sports team Attend Hoosier Hysteria Go squirrel-watching on campus Enjoy dinner by the IMU firepit Read the Indiana Daily Student Hammock in Dunn’s Woods Have lunch by the Jordan River Visit the Kirkwood Observatory Get a photo by the Sample Gates Attend the Little 500 races Tailgate a football game Take a dip in the Jordan River Catch a movie at the IU Cinema Go to the Jordan Hall greenhouse Visit the culture centers See a show in the IU Auditorium Eat dinner on Kirkwood Avenue Watch a game in Assembly Hall Watch the sunrise at Lake Griffy Visit the Art Museum Go bowling in the IMU Shake Herman B Wells’ hand Visit the Rosewell House Check out the Lilly Library Grab a cookie at Sugar & Spice Watch the Hoosiers play football Dip your toes in the Showalter at Memorial Stadium Fountain
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14 Orienter 2021 Names to know Learn more about some of IU’s key figures Learning the people of IU can be pretty your own. hard when there are hundreds of offices Here’s just a brief introduction to a few of and organizations to keep track of. By the the names you’ll run into more than once end of your four years, many will change during your time here. Written by Suzanne and it’ll be difficult to keep track of them on Grossman. Updated by Izzy Myszak. Dave O’Guinn, vice provost for student Pamela S. Whitten, president affairs and dean of students Whitten’s job as president is to oversee all O’Guinn was selected as the new vice of IU’s eight campuses. provost for student affairs and dean of Whitten previously served as the students May 15, 2018, following Lori Reesor’s president of Kennesaw State University since appointment as vice chancellor for student 2018. She received her bachelor’s degree affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. in management from Tulane University, He was the chief litigation counsel at IU’s her master’s in communications from the Office of the Vice President and General University of Kentucky and her doctoral Counsel. degree from the University of Kansas in The dean of students office is located in communications studies. the Indiana Memorial Union M088. His email She is IU’s 19th president, elected April 16, address is vpsa@indiana.edu and his phone 2021. To contact the Office of the President, number is 812-855-8188. call 812-855-4613 or email iupres@indiana. edu . UITS gives you the 24/7 tech tech tools and support support you need for success Software at no cost
Orienter 2021 15 Chris Viers, associate vice president Bruce Smail, interim director of the for International Services LGBTQ+ Culture Center Viers heads up the Office of International Smail was appointed to the interim Services, which focuses on all matters of director position in 2020. Before coming to international study including visa assistance, IU, Smail served in organizations focused on immigration help, international student equity, diversity and inclusion including as advising and many other matters. deputy director of the Black AIDS Institute in Viers previously worked in the international Los Angeles. studies departments at Wayne State and Ohio The IU center supports and advocates for State. LGBTQ+ students and issues at IU. The center The office is located at 400 E. Seventh St. is located at 705 E. Seventh St. Smail can be in Poplars 221. The office can be contacted at contacted at 812-855-4252 or by emailing 812-855-9086 or emailed at cviers@iu.edu. bsmail@iu.edu. Denise Hayes, director of Counseling James Wimbush, vice president for and Psychological Services diversity, equity and multicultural Hayes graduated from IU in 1991. She affairs is licensed as a Health Service Provider in Wimbush began teaching as a professor Psychology and has a Ph.D in counseling in the Kelley School of Business in 1991 and psychology. was the dean of the graduate school for As director, Hayes has a wide range of seven years. Wimbush was appointed as the responsibilities that range from clinical work successor to Ed Marshall in 2009. to consulting activities. She has published As the vice president for DEMA, Wimbush and presented on topics such as clinical works to foster an inclusive environment that approaches for students of color and the promotes and nurtures diversity across all of perceived support of single student mothers. IU’s campuses. CAPS is located on the fourth floor of the IU Wimbush can be contacted at 812-855- Health Center and can be reached at 812-855- 2739 or emailed at jwimbush@indiana.edu. 5711. From useful apps for finding the nearest bus to class planning software Cloud that will guide you to storage graduation, our job is to options support you while you're here at IU. CAMP REBOOT SUPPORT CENTER Extra security with Two-Step your IT Orientation getaway Login (Duo) uits.iu.edu/studentguide
16 Orienter 2021 IU student writes advice book for students of color BY TIERA HOWLEIT sors and white peers and make them ques- “This idea, especially true for Black wom- “I definitely feel access to mental health thowleit@iu.edu | @officialtieranicole tion themselves,” Zounlome said. “They feel en in academia, of being made to feel as if resources could be better,” Harris said. “Cur- as though they are not credible or smart they had to choose between their Blackness rently, there are not enough. I believe a lot Navigating through academia as a stu- enough to be in academia.” and being women, is a common challenge of minority students go through a lot, espe- dent of color can be a challenging experi- Freshman Desirée Taylor said she often among the group,” he said. cially freshmen, and access could be much ence which can include self-doubt and a feels intimidated in her classes. [Related: IU researcher finds many wom- better.” lack of access to mental health resources “I feel if I ask a question or I don’t under- en feel uncomfortable speaking in class] While there is often stigma surrounding like counseling or therapy, IU graduate stu- stand something, I will be ridiculed by oth- The book includes sets of activities and therapy, Zounlome said therapy is simply dent Nelson Zounlome said. ers,” Taylor said. “In one of my classes, I am coloring pages for self-care and tools for having a conversation with someone about Zounlome wrote about the challenges the only Black person in my class, and I just strengthening mental health. challenges in their life. students of color face in a book titled, “Let- feel intimidated because my peers might be “Each chapter, at the end of it, has an ac- This book is more than just a compila- ters to My Sisters and Brothers: Practical ahead of me or know more than me.” tivity that allows students to engage with the tion of stories and experiences, he said. It Advice to Successfully Navigate Academia When navigating academia as a student book and chapter topic more,” Zounlome is a guided resource to self-care and mental as a Student of Color” which was published of color, Zounlome said it is important to said. “There is a self-love activity that has wellbeing. in the fall. find a group of people who look like you students go through and complete different Zounlome said he wishes he had a simi- Zounlome, who is a counseling psychol- and value you. For Black women in particu- affirmations and questions about what they lar resource growing up and that he believes ogy doctoral candidate, said he began writ- lar, Zounlome said he found it is difficult to love most about their identity, culture and the book will serve as a much needed re- ing his book about two years ago to create bridge the gaps of intersectionality. accomplishments.” source for other students of color, helping a resource for Black, Indiginous and other Freshman Trisheena Harris said coming He also said students of color should lis- address mental health issues and to realize students of color. to IU was a major culture shock for her. ten to their minds and bodies. their value in academia. Zounlome said many students he talked “I am used to having a diverse communi- “It is really about thinking about yourself “There was never a resource I saw and to when conducting his research said they ty around me, and coming here I have faced more holistically. You are more than a stu- said ‘this is a book for me,’ and that is what felt as if they were not good enough to thrive a few challenges with making connections dent,” Zounlome said. “Make sure all of our I wanted to create,” Zounlome said. “I want in academia. with classmates since this is a predominant- buckets are filled, and do not just focus on students who pick up this book to see them- “A lot of issues students of color face ly white school,” Harris said. the academia bucket.” selves reflected in it and realize they can surround being made to feel they are not Harris also said there have been several Students should seek out therapy if overcome anything that stands in their way qualified in interactions with white profes- occasions where she faced racism at IU. needed, Zounlome said. within academia.” Emerging Scholars Research Experience for Undergraduate Women Choose projects from a variety of disciplines using technology. 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18 Orienter 2021 Campus through the seasons IU is known for its lush scenery. It’s ranked among the most beautiful college campuses in the country. Here’s a sneak peek at the seasons to come. ETHAN LEVY / IDS WINTER Freshmen Madeline Herman and Emma Gagnon chat at Herman B Wells in February 2021. Average high temperatures during the winter months are in the upper 30s and lows are in the 20s, but they go lower — and can feel much lower with a wind chill. It’s important to wear hats, gloves and layers of clothes for long walks through campus. ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO SPRING Tulips bloom around the Sample Gates at the entrance of ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO IDS FILE PHOTO campus. They are a colorful sight every spring. At the beginning of May, SUMMER There are an estimated 12,000 trees on the IU campus FALL Senior Wanda Krieger and her friend Rachel Baszynski new graduates are often seen getting their photos taken around the that create a beautiful and changing backdrop for students out for walk down Seventh Street in October 2014. Temperatures can red and white flowers. Landscape Services maintains displays of flowers a walk during the warm weather months. Summer in Bloomington vary substantially during the autumn months from highs in the throughout the campus. During March, April and May, high temperatures can be hot and humid with average highs in the 80s. Average lows 60s-70s and lows in the 40s-50s. can range from the 50s to the 70s. are in the 60s.
Orienter 2021 19 The Department of International Studies offers a B.A./M.A. combined degree. » Only one year of graduate school tuition » No need to take the GRE » Finish in 5 years GLOBAL CHALLENGES, IDS FILE PHOTO Students line up to grab food during the annual Dia de los Muertos celebration in the La Casa Latino Cultural Center. Culture centers promote learning, provide second home for students By Claudia Gonzalez-Diaz awareness of Asian American and Pacific Is- clabgonz@iu.edu | @clabgonz lander culture and history. It has a comfort- The six culture centers and institutions at able lounge, a reading and piano room, kitch- IU are inclusive, educational spaces for IU en, counseling office, conference room and students to participate in and learn about tutoring room for students to use. Its cultural Black, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Na- programs include Lunar New Year and the tive, Latinx and LGBTQ cultures. Asian American Film Series. The ACC, which Each of these culture groups have a place is close to Collins Living-Learning Center on on the IU campus, a predominantly white 10th Street, celebrated its 20th anniversary in institution. These centers provide a home 2018 and also celebrates Asian American & base for students to relax, study, attend pro- Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April. gramming, serve as leaders and connect with AND YOU. other people who identify similarly to them. First Nations Educational and Cultural Center Students of all races, ethnicities and cultures are welcome in each of the culture centers to The First Nations Educational and Cul- promote learning and community. tural Center is a gathering space where Na- tive American students can connect with and African American Arts Institute support each other. Its programming helps The African American Arts Institute uses preserve and promote Native American cul- CONTACT AN » Global Health and Environment performance to preserve Black culture. It ture and includes a lunchtime speaker se- ACADEMIC ADVISOR: » Global Development has three performing ensembles: The Afri- ries, Native film screenings, artist workshops can American Choral Ensemble, the African and the IU annual Traditional Powwow. The Olga Bueva » Human Rights and International Law American Dance Company and the IU Soul FNECC developed a land acknowledgement obueva@iu.edu » Culture and Politics Revue, which performs R&B, soul, funk, and statement, recognizing that IU is built upon (812) 855-5298 contemporary Black popular music. Each land that belonged to the Miami, Delaware, » Peace and Conflict ensemble was formed in the 1970s, and the Potawatomi and Shawnee people. This cul- Emily Williams » Diplomacy, Security, Governance institute marked its 45th anniversary in 2019. ture center, located two blocks away from elwill@indiana.edu The AAAI is located inside the Neal-Marshall Dunn Meadow on Eighth Street, opened in (812) 856-1959 Black Culture Center. 2007. Sarah Lucas The AAAI has put on the Potpourri of the LGBTQ+ Culture Center saraluca@iu.edu Arts, an annual celebration featuring dance (812) 855-9683 and music from each ensemble, since 1993. The LGBTQ+ Culture Center is a safe, in- Musician Bootsy Collins hosted the event to clusive space for students of all races, gen- For more information please visit: celebrate the AAAI’s 45th anniversary in 2019. ders and sexual orientations. The center has intlstudies.indiana.edu/graduate/bama a private counseling office dedicated to the Asian Culture Center The Asian Culture Center promotes SEE CULTURE CENTERS, PAGE 35
20 Orienter 2021 IU has been around for 2 centuries. Here’s how it started. BY SHELBY ANDERSON to Dunn’s Woods, 1820-1885” by Donald anderssk@iu.edu | @ShelbyA04288075 F. Carmony. IU’s first class began attending in 1825 When classes first began at IU in 1825, and included 10 male students, accord- there were only 10 students, all of them ing to the document. Originally students men. They could choose to study either could only study Greek and Latin until Greek or Latin. Today, IU students can Rev. Andrew Wylie became president in choose from up to 1,000 majors and can 1829 and emphasized the importance of even create their own. studying professions such as law, medi- The institution was founded in 1820 as cine, theology and pedagogy, Capshew the State Seminary. The state government said. assigned 6 square miles to be used for a Today students have hundreds of dif- higher education facility. ferent majors to choose from. It was not “The seminary really was not a col- until 1828 that the Seminary became In- lege,” university historian James Capshew diana College. This change required the said. “It wasn’t a university, it was like an school to hire its third staff member, se- in between the high school and the col- lecting Andrew Wylie to be the first presi- PHOTOS COURTESY OF IU ARCHIVES lege.” dent. Top Three of the five buildings on IU’s first campus were photo The delegates who wrote the state In 1838 the name was changed to Indi- printed around 1850. The Seminary Constitution of 1816 wanted to create an ana University. David Starr Jordan became Building was the campus’ first classroom building, and it was built opportunity for higher education for the the university’s president in 1885 and be- in 1825. people of Indiana. gan emphasizing research, Capshew said. Far left Rev. Andrew Wylie became the first president of what was then “They mandated the General Assem- Today IU is ranked as one of the top called the Indiana College. Wylie bly to establish a system of public educa- 50 research universities in the country by graduated from Jefferson College. tion that embraced both secondary and BestCollegeReviews.org. Left In 1820, the Indiana state legislature adopted an act university education and would be equal- In fall 2019, IU had 33,425 freshmen, establishing a state seminary. ly open and free to all,” according to “In- according to a records service supervisor This seminary grew into Indiana University, and was named that in diana University: From Seminary Square from the current IU Registrar. 1838. LEARN THE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE We live in an interconnected world. Prepare for a global career with the Hamilton Lugar School’s Chinese Flagship Program! Chinese (Mandarin), you will: ³ ³ ³ ³ To learn more and apply, visit chinese.indiana.edu.
Orienter 2021 21 Finding your faith at IU Here is a sample of religious organizations Episcopal-Anglican in Bloomington. You can also visit the IDS re- indiana.edu/~canterby ligious services directory for a more extensive Episcopal (Anglican) Campus Ministry selection at guides.idsnews.com/religious. 719 E. Seventh St. Baha’i | bloomingtonbahai.org Islamic | icob.org Baha’i Association of Indiana University The Islamic Center of Bloomington and Baha’i Faith Community Center 1925 E. Atwater Ave. 424 S. College Mall Road Jewish | iuhillel.org Baptist | fxchurch.com Hillel Foundation — Helene G. Simon Foot of the Cross Hillel Center 930 W. Seventh St. 730 E. Third St. Buddhist (Tibetan) | tibetancc.com Korean Methodist Church (KMC) Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Cultural yesarangchurch.org Center and Kumbum Chamtse Ling Temple Church of Jesus Love (Korean) 3655 Snoddy Road 219 E. Fourth St. Looking for a major that can lead to Catholic | hoosiercatholic.org Lutheran | lmciu.net a fulfilling career helping others? Newman Center: Saint Paul Catholic Lutheran Campus Ministry at IU Church 314 S. Rose Ave. Explore Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. 1413 E. 17th St. Unitarian Universalist Church of Jesus Christ of Later-Day Saints uubloomington.org lds.org Unitarian Universalist Church and IU’s graduate programs in Speech, Language & Hearing Bloomington Institute of Religion Campus Ministry Sciences are ranked #10 and #14 in the US — most of 333 S. Highland Ave. 2120 N. Fee Lane these same outstanding graduate faculty teach our undergraduates. Our major is interdisciplinary with considerable coursework in BY psychology, development, anatomy & physiology, linguistics, THE and acoustics. DID YOU KNOW? The US Department of Labor (2019) reports that… • The median annual salary for speech therapists is $79,120 and job growth is projected at 27% from 2019-2029 (“faster than average”). • The median annual salary for audiologists is $77,600 and job growth is projected at 16% from 2019-2029 (“much faster than average”). & • Clearly, an SLHS major offers the opportunity to “do well” for the foreseeable future. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists diagnose and treat communication disorders in people ranging from newborns to older adults — our majors have the chance to enjoy a life-long fulfilling career in which they also “do good” by helping their fellow human beings. TATTOO AND PIERCING PORTFOLIOS CAN BE SEEN ON: To start your journey, register this OUR INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT fall for SLHS S-104 1500 S. WALNUT ST. 812-333-6033 FOLLOW US ON @EVILBYTHENEEDLE Audiology & Speech Therapy: works of the heart
22 Orienter 2021 Student life through the years You’ll study a lot, but there’s much more to being a Hoosier. Here are some experiences of those who came before you. 2018 Homecoming court members Andres Ayala, Maggie Hopkins, Olivia Malone and Angela Perez look at the crowd during the annual Homecoming parade. ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO 1950 Students move on to campus. The beginning and end of the school ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO year is always a busy time of packing and unpacking. IU ARCHIVES 1949 Freshman Betty Wray Adams poses ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO with a phone. Before cell phones, students ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO 2011 The president of the Chabad House Jewish Student Center, took turns on shared landline phones. 1973 Students frolic in the rain in the Jordan River that runs through IU’s campus. Alex Groysman, lights the menorah. 1980 Sophomores Shawn Parks and Mike Duke pose in their Briscoe dorm room. The roommates built “skybeds” to sleep in to free up space in their room. IU ARCHIVES ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO 1939 Before online registration, students stood in long lines to sign up for classes in person.
Orienter 2021 23 START OUT ON TOP. START RAISING THE BAR. START COMMANDING ATTENTION. IU ARCHIVES ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO 1943 During World War II, students are pictured 1996 Junior Sharla Sponhauer and sophomore START HIGHER. in eight different military uniforms. The image Melissa Shikany exchange a tearful embrace was the cover of the March 1943 Indiana Alumni during the Dance Marathon. The annual event Magazine. raises money for Riley Hospital for Children. START ONE STEP AHEAD. START MOVING UP. START LEADING FROM DAY ONE. START STRONG. SM ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO 1969 Casual and formal dances have been a popular social activity for students throughout the years. There’s strong. Then there’s Army Strong. If you want to be a leader in life, joining Army ROTC at Indiana University is the strongest way to start. It provides hands-on leadership development. Plus you can earn a full-tuition, merit-based scholarship up to $113,500. After graduation, you’ll begin your career as an Officer. With a start like that, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. For details, Call (812) 855-9568 or email rrvargas@indiana.edu JOIN OUR NATIONALLY RANKED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. Now Enrolling! Contact us today and ask about our 4-year, Full Tuition Scholarships. IDS FILE PHOTO 2013 Students cover each other in colored powder during the annual Holi Festival, also known as the “Festival of Colors.” The event, hosted by the Asian Culture Center, is a Hindu celebration commemorating ©2021. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. ©20 the triumph of good over evil and the coming of spring.
24 Orienter 2021 Distinguished alumni of IU Today, IU boasts more than 600,000 living is the New Black.” alumni. Some names and faces of IU alums are more familiar than others. Here are a few, Hoagy Carmichael past and present, you might recognize. A famous jazz pianist and composer, Carmichael attended IU’s Maurer School of Law and earned his degree in 1926. Evan Bayh Carmichael worked with the likes of Evan is the son of former United States Louis Armstrong. His most notable works Senator Birch Bayh, and he followed in his are “Stardust” and “Georgia On My Mind.” father’s political footsteps. A statue of the musician can be found near After serving as governor of Indiana from the entrance to the IU Cinema. 1989 to 1997, the 1978 Kelley School of Busi- ness graduate was a U.S. senator from 1999 to Ryan Murphy 2011. Murphy has worked on TV shows such as “Nip/Tuck,” “Glee” and “American Hor- Laverne Cox ror Story.” While at IU, the Emmy winner While actress and transgender rights ac- wrote for the Indiana Daily Student and was tivist Laverne Cox did not graduate from IU, part of the Singing Hoosiers. she did attend for two years before transfer- TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE Laverne Cox arrives for the 66th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Aug. 25, 2014, in Los Angeles. ring to Marymount Manhattan College in Joshua Bell New York City. She became the first openly A Bloomington native, Bell is a Grammy passed by Michael Phelps, who won eight in transgender person to be nominated for a award-winning violinist. In 2007, the Jacobs Mark Spitz 2008. While at IU, Spitz trained with legend- Primetime Emmy Award in an acting catego- School of Music alumnus joined the faculty This Olympic gold medalist swimmer, who ary Coach James “Doc” Counsilman and won ry for her work on the Netflix series “Orange as a senior lecturer. won seven medals in 1972, has only been sur- eight individual NCAA titles. THERE’S A PLACE FOR EVERYONE AT THE JACOBS SCHOOL OF MUSIC! We offer performance and learning opportunities for all students and community members. All IU students are invited to audition for the Singing Hoosiers and the Marching Hundred or sign-up for an All-Campus Ensemble or instrumental lessons. music.indiana.edu/degrees-programs/ensembles And, if you are looking for a terrific course, sign up for a class—ranging from Jazz for Listeners, Music of the Silk Road, and Music for Film, to History of Rock ‘n’ Roll! music.indiana.edu/mgs
Orienter 2021 25 Do you have global vision? Then learn the language and cultural skills to match! IU has one of the top German programs in the nation. Germanic Studies is your passport to a future with the planet Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban speaks to reporters March 11, 2020 in Dallas. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE in mind. Victor Oladipo Mark Cuban Combined BA/MA Become A German Pathway Student Oladipo currently plays with the Miami A member of the IU class of 1981, Cuban is Heat. He left school early for the NBA draft perhaps best-known as the owner of the Dal- The German Studies Pathway toa five-year B.A./M.A. degreewill provide students with after playing for IU for three seasons. Oladipo las Mavericks basketball team. options forcareers inthe private orpublic sector. Advanced competence in the language, history, and culture of German-speaking Europe will make students highly played for the Indiana Pacers where he was In 2015 Cuban donated $5 million to competitive for employment in the global economy, green technology, teaching, the an all-star, having a career season in 2017-18 the athletic department to establish the military or foreign service. Alone or combined with College programs such as LAMP, in which he averaged 23.1 points per game. Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and PACE, or coursework in the School of Global and International Studies, students will He acquired enough credits to earn his degree Technology. bepositioned for jobs in US-based multinationals as well as industries, banks, and in sports communication during those three research and cultural centers in German-speaking Europe. The combined degree is years in Bloomington. Suzanne Collins also an ideal preparation for advanced degrees in international law or schools of public After graduating from IU with a double policy and business. Michael Uslan major in drama and telecommunications, Uslan is a producer of the Batman movies. Collins worked on several Nickelodeon Dutch, Norwegian, Yiddish An avid comic book collector, he donated his shows, including “Clarissa Explains It All.” entire collection of more than 30,000 comics She is the author of “The Hunger Games” We have one of the oldest and largest Dutch programs in the US. As global models for to the Lilly Library in 2005. series. healthcare, education, and economics, Scandinavian countries inspire policy-makers and global leaders. As a major American heritage language, Yiddish is a cornerstone of Jewish Studies and American Cultural Studies. Study Abroad Our overseas programs in Freiburg, Graz, Bayreuth, and Berlin are custom-designed living-learning experiences that change students’ lives. The IU Europe Gateway Office in Berlin opens new opportunities for international education. theatre.indiana.edu @IUTheatreDance Check out our Business German Certificate and our options @IUTheatreDance for minors, certificates, and the German major. IUTheatreDance IUTheatre Want to get involved? IU Theatre & Dance offers opportunities to take classes, audition for mainstage and independent project productions, become part of the behind-the- scenes process, or join our team of volunteer ushers! All IU students, with any level of experience, are invited to audition for any theatre productions. To learn more, visit go.iu.edu/3LyO Relate, Create, Collaborate
26 Orienter 2021 Packing checklist By Abby Carmichael | ajcarmic@iu.edu Bedding COVID-19 safety and medical supplies pillows and pillow cases masks cough drops duvet cover hand sanitizer band-aids sheets headache medicine first aid kit throw blanket underbed storage mattress cover Kitchen Bathroom coffee mug shower caddy plastic bags bath towels Cleaning supplies tupperware washcloths laundry detergent utensils loofah stain remover bowls shower cap and robe dryer sheets plates makeup paper towels cups hand soap disinfecting wipes microwave toilet scrubber trash bags blender bathroom cleaner vacuum toaster toilet paper broom pots and pans shaving supplies School items Room stuff backpack desk lamp trash can tote bag hangers cork board notebook laundry basket thumbtacks planner/bullet journal calendar organization bins binder makeup mirror extension cords folder fan books pens and pencils removable wall hooks full-length mirror stapler shoe organizer room spray index cards sticky notes highlighters Decor Misc. scissors lights umbrella tape pictures luggage/tote bag laptop/tablet posters water bottle charger plants phone charger flash drive rug speaker headphones tapestries sewing kit
Orienter 2021 27 What if we just don’t get along? Solving roommate conflict BY HELEN RUMMEL been going on for more than an hour. hrummel@iu.edu | @HelenRummel Getting into fights with the people you Small acts of kindness: live with is inevitable. Whether that be your Maybe you’re at the grocery store and you parents, siblings or friends, trying to resolve spot one of your roommate’s favorite flavors these issues can be frustrating and time- of ice cream, or you notice that they haven’t consuming. College roommates are no differ- had time to water their plants recently. Try ent. If you’re struggling with the relationship to do small things for your roommates even between you and your roommates, here are if it is just cleaning the table off at the end some things you can try. of the day. This can go a really long way in letting your roommates know that you’re Find time to talk when you’re together: thinking of them and want the best for them. Communication is always essential, but Many times, conflicts arise because one or not all forms should be treated equally. multiple people are feeling neglected. Shooting a quick text can sometimes help with conflict, but will rarely work for larger Spend time together: issues. Find a time where all of your room- Oftentimes, conflicts arise when you or mates are available so everyone can discuss. one of your roommates is stressed. When This allows everyone to give their own per- life gets busy, it can be even more impor- ILLUSTRATION BY JUNO MARTIN | IDS spective and prevents misunderstandings. tant to let the people you live with know time to time. Before you approach the is- that you still have time for them. Maybe sue, be mindful to consider how much it basic guidelines. Some people may prefer plan a small dinner and take time to cook truly changes. Is this something you will care to write out weekly expectations for each Take a break: with them, even if it is just Kraft Mac and about tomorrow? If not, it may be better to roommate. This may sound a little silly, If tempers are running too high, sim- Cheese. let it go for now. but if you find yourself fighting about ply step back. Sometimes it can be easier cleanliness and household responsibili- to leave an issue for tomorrow when ev- Practicing Patience: Set boundaries: ties this can help everyone take responsi- eryone has gotten more sleep and time This step is probably the most difficult When consistent problems continue to bility for an equal number of tasks around to think. This normally helps if a fight has to act on. Everyone gets frustrated from pop up, it might be time to agree on some the house, dorm room or apartment.
28 Orienter 2021 Campus sights IU is filled with iconic art, architecture and landmarks. Here are a few of the things you’ll discover on your walks IDS FILE PHOTO through campus. A statue of Hoagy Carmichael sits outside of the IU Cinema. Passers-by sometimes leave flowers in the hand of the famous composer and IU alumnus. IDS FILE PHOTO The four red clocks around campus chime songs including, “Lady of Spain,”“Maria” from “West Side Story” and “Hail to Old IU.” ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO Sophomores Joseph Dweck and Jana Smilowitz share a kiss in ARBUTUS FILE PHOTO the Rose Well House on Valentine’s Day 2017. The structure was IDS FILE PHOTO Peau Rouge Indiana was created by sculptor Alexander Calder for the Jacobs School of completed in 1908. For decades, it’s been a Valentine’s Day stop for Jean Paul Darriau’s sculpture, “The Space Between: Music’s Musical Arts Center in the 1970s and is located in front of the center on Jordan couples. Adam and Eve,” resides in Dunn Woods. Avenue. STU DENT OP ERATED & U NIVERSITY FU NDED FREE and SAFE rides for students within Bloomington city limits Download the mobile app to request a ride.
Orienter 2021 29 PHOTO BY KATHARINE KHAMHAENGWONG | IDS Wings from BuffaLouie’s sit on a table. Local restaurant options abound in Bloomington BY AIDAN KRAMER They offer an all day breakfast so aikramer@iu.edu | @aidan_kramer_ whether you want one of their signature Everyone wants to support local busi- sandwiches, a burger or breakfast they nesses, especially when so many are strug- have you covered. gling to make ends meet in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is easy to find Siam House great options here in Bloomington, wheth- Siam House has amazing Thai cuisine er you want a small snack or a big meal. at affordable prices, especially if you are Here are some of the best local restaurants in the mood for something spicy. Their you can support in Bloomington. entrees are perfect to split or take home for leftovers to heat up the next day, and BuffaLouie’s they have such a wide variety of options it BuffaLouie’s is known for its amazing can be hard to choose just one dish. wings in particular, but they have so many They have spice levels varying from ARABIC FLAGSHIP amazing options. They have salads, burg- mild all the way to Thai hot, so be care- Indiana University ers, sandwiches, wraps and even some ful choosing just how spicy you want great vegetarian options as well. your food to be. I always love to get their This is the perfect spot to get takeout noodles or fried rice entrees, but they also when you are watching IU basketball. have curry, noodle soup, salads and ap- petizers. Who is eligible? Da Vinci If you just want something small, in- Students at all levels of experience, Da Vinci has the best thin crust pizza stead of a full meal they offer a few side you could ever want. They have amazing options as well. including those without any previous options for any friends with dietary re- strictions and offer vegan pizzas and glu- If you want to try something new, and have a sweet tooth, you can also order coursework in Arabic. ten free cauliflower crust. one of their desserts or sweet beverages. Whether you build your own pizza or go with some of their favorites and clas- Bapu Teahouse Want to learn more or apply? sics, not to mention a plethora of pasta Bapu Teahouse has amazing boba and dishes, you can’t go wrong. They also a wide variety of options to choose from. Visit arabic.indiana.edu have perfect appetizers and snacks if you just want a light meal. This is the perfect place to grab drinks and snacks to go with some friends. or email aflag@indiana.edu They have coffee for the coffee lov- for additional information. Village Deli ers, but also fruity drinks that are amaz- Village Deli is the perfect spot for a ing as well. They have milk teas and fruit Sunday brunch, lunch with friends or teas with toppings such as boba, popping even breakfast for dinner. They have the boba, grass jelly and mixed jelly pudding. biggest and best pancakes, and even of- If you are wanting something a little fer a gluten free option. If pancakes aren’t more filling, they also offer smoothies, or your thing, they also have french toast, you can get cookies or muffins to go along waffles and omelettes. with your coffee or tea.
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