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Professor uses Twitter to predict economy

By Joe Weber · Monday, Feb. 25,2013 11:17 p.m.

When associate professor of informatics Johan Bollen began research on predicting trends in economic markets using Twitter in 2010, he was driven by curiosity and a passion for learning.

Faculty diversity considered IU goal

By Nick Sobecki · Monday, Feb. 25,2013 11:15 p.m.

Last week, Provost and Executive Vice President Lauren Robel said in her State of the Campus address that the percentage of minority faculty has grown to 31 percent.However, minorities comprise 18.6 percent of the Bloomington faculty, according to the IU Fact Book.

More graffiti marks campus

Monday, Feb. 25,2013 11:12 p.m.

More AIDS-related chalk graffiti was found on campus Monday morning. It was written on the side of the Chemistry Building near Ballantine Hall and again mentioned the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house.

Graduate students revive Black Market

By Aaricka Washington · Monday, Feb. 25,2013 12:53 a.m.

The Black Market, originally burned down on Dec. 26, 1968, recently reopened Friday.

SPEA partners with Peace Corps

By Laura Schulte · Sunday, Feb. 24,2013 1:41 p.m.

For about a decade, the School of Public and Environmental Affairs has provided a place for returning Peace Corps volunteers to get a graduate education.

Deans, Provost: Merger ‘easy’ for SLIS, SoIC

By Nick Sobecki · Friday, Feb. 22,2013 12:23 a.m.

The work of merging the School of Library and Information Science with the School of Informatics and Computing will come to fruition in July 2013.

EveryBODY week promotes positive body image

By Alyssa Schor · Friday, Feb. 22,2013 12:06 a.m.

Andy Fry has 900 purple T-shirts in his office, ready for giveaways next week at the Student Recreational Sports Center and Wildermuth Intramural Center.

Week-long campus event to promote healthy body image

By Alyssa Schor · Thursday, Feb. 21,2013 4:16 p.m.

The message of positive body image is the focus of “Celebrate EveryBODY Week,” an event sponsored by the IU Health Center’s Coalition for Overcoming Problem Eating/Exercise, Campus Recreational Sports, Crimson CORPS, Herman B Wells Library, Center for Human Growth, Psi Chi, Reflections/PanHellenic Council and IU School of Fine Arts.

FAFSA season coming to a close

By Molly Morgan · Wednesday, Feb. 20,2013 11:58 p.m.

With the priority deadline of March 10 fast approaching, college students across the nation are encouraged to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to receive maximum financial assistance.

Fundraisers brave cold for sake of charity

By Sarah Whaley · Wednesday, Feb. 20,2013 10:56 p.m.

After registering, signing a waiver and raising funds through the Special Olympics of Indiana website, fundraisers can take the plunge into the freezing above-ground pool to demonstrate their support of Special Olympics athletes in Indiana.

Freezing fundraiser to support Special Olympics

By Sarah Whaley · Wednesday, Feb. 20,2013 5:08 p.m.

IU Student Foundation’s first Bloomington Polar Plunge will raise money for Special Olympics athletes in Indiana.

Oxfam discusses effects of mining on rural communities

By Joe Weber · Tuesday, Feb. 19,2013 10:35 p.m.

The Oxfam club at IU will promote awareness of rural and impoverished community rights at a 7 p.m. panel discussion Wednesday in the Georgian Room of the Indiana Memorial Union.

Black Non-Believers discuss atheism

By Aaricka Washington · Monday, Feb. 18,2013 11:21 p.m.

In her seminar, Thomas presented the common misconception in America that it is impossible to be a black atheist.

Fencing club prepares to compete throughout state

By Zach Falcone · Monday, Feb. 18,2013 11:19 p.m.

The IU Fencing Club is training to compete as an underdog once again, club faculty advisor Stephen Andrews said.

Students easily find jobs in cyber-security field

By Kathryn Moody · Monday, Feb. 18,2013 11:10 p.m.

Director of the MSSI program L. Jean Camp said the job market for Internet and information security is notably expanding. Citigal, a security services program, just opened another branch in Bloomington.

To do on campus

By IDS staff · Monday, Feb. 18,2013 3:16 p.m.

Whether it's music, art or a conversation club, try something new this week on campus.

IU opens first global office in India

By Laura Schulte · Monday, Feb. 18,2013 12:28 a.m.

IU administration has announced the opening of its first international office that will serve as a home base for activities in India operating through IU.

IUPUI Dean testifies on donation tax breaks

By Laura Schulte · Sunday, Feb. 17,2013 11:01 p.m.

Eugene Tempel testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday on the topic of charitable giving.

Residence halls begin spring Energy Challenge

By Alli Friedman · Sunday, Feb. 17,2013 10:54 p.m.

Beginning today and continuing through March 11, IU students in 10 residential halls will compete to conserve the most amount of energy.

IU opens administrative office in India

By Laura Schulte · Sunday, Feb. 17,2013 4:30 p.m.

Located in Gurgaon, the international gateway office will serve as a home base for activities in India running through IU.

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