IU News: Residence Halls http://newsinfo.iu.edu/cat/page/normal/205.html en-us Copyright 2009, Indiana University iuinfo@indiana.edu iuinfo@indiana.edu Tue, 9 Sep 2003 01:04:00 EST Tue, 9 Sep 2003 01:04:00 EST Indiana University's Union Board presents Campus MovieFest, the world's largest student film festival http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/10249.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:03:00 EST Aspiring filmmakers, make note: Indiana University students will have an opportunity to create their own five-minute movies -- and win prizes ranging from cash grants to a MacBook Air laptop -- through participation in Campus MovieFest, the world's largest student film festival.

Aspiring filmmakers, make note: Indiana University students will have an opportunity to create their own five-minute movies -- and win prizes ranging from cash grants to a MacBook Air laptop -- through participation in Campus MovieFest, the world's largest student film festival.

]]> Indiana University Outspoken Jamaican poet to offer workshops for students, public at IU Bloomington http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9106.html Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:31:00 EST In a continued effort to "bring the world to the students," Indiana University Residential Programs and Services, Foster International Living-Learning Center and Collins Living-Learning Center will co-sponsor a series of workshops by Cherry Natural (aka Marcia A. Wedderburn) -- one of Jamaica's leading poets and women's rights activists -- from Oct. 28-30.

In a continued effort to "bring the world to the students," Indiana University Residential Programs and Services, Foster International Living-Learning Center and Collins Living-Learning Center will co-sponsor a series of workshops by Cherry Natural (aka Marcia A. Wedderburn) -- one of Jamaica's leading poets and women's rights activists -- from Oct. 28-30.

]]> Indiana University IU’s Foster Living Learning Center celebrates 25 years http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8841.html Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:22:00 EST Foster International Living Learning Center, the second such center at IU and one of seven at Indiana University, will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Friday (Sept. 19) at Foster-Shea (1000 N. Fee Lane). The event will commence with comments from John Galuska, director of Foster International; Bruce Jacobs, IU's vice chancellor for auxiliary services and programs; Patrick Connor, executive director of IU's Residential Programs and Services, and Diana Jacobs, director of academic initiatives and services at IU.

Foster International Living Learning Center, the second such center at IU and one of seven at Indiana University, will kick off its 25th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. Friday (Sept. 19) at Foster-Shea (1000 N. Fee Lane). The event will commence with comments from John Galuska, director of Foster International; Bruce Jacobs, IU's vice chancellor for auxiliary services and programs; Patrick Connor, executive director of IU's Residential Programs and Services, and Diana Jacobs, director of academic initiatives and services at IU.

]]> Indiana University Indiana University Bloomington expects another record-setting freshman class http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8641.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:45:00 EST Although final numbers won't be available for several weeks, officials say Indiana University Bloomington's 2008-09 freshman class will be the campus' largest and most academically talented ever, and one of its most diverse. The number of first-year students will top the previous record of 7,259 set in the fall of 2006. Average SAT scores are higher, and the number of minority and international students in the freshman class also appears to have increased.

Although final numbers won't be available for several weeks, officials say Indiana University Bloomington's 2008-09 freshman class will be the campus' largest and most academically talented ever, and one of its most diverse. The number of first-year students will top the previous record of 7,259 set in the fall of 2006. Average SAT scores are higher, and the number of minority and international students in the freshman class also appears to have increased.

]]> Indiana University IU trustees approve site plan for new student housing http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/7390.html Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:51:00 EST The Indiana University Board of Trustees today (Jan. 31) approved the site plan for construction of the 803-bed Ashton student housing complex, the first step in a multi-stage plan to upgrade campus housing at IU Bloomington. Located on the east side of campus, the complex will provide apartment-style units comparable to popular off-campus student housing in Bloomington.

The Indiana University Board of Trustees today (Jan. 31) approved the site plan for construction of the 803-bed Ashton student housing complex, the first step in a multi-stage plan to upgrade campus housing at IU Bloomington. Located on the east side of campus, the complex will provide apartment-style units comparable to popular off-campus student housing in Bloomington.

]]> Indiana University Tim Wise, anti-racism activist, to speak at IU on Oct. 10 http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/6446.html Tue, 2 Oct 2007 08:35:00 EST The Indiana University Division of Residential Programs and Services and Union Board will present Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer and activist, in a series of campus events Oct. 10 and 11. The public is invited to a free lecture, "'White Privilege' and Social Activism," at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10.

The Indiana University Division of Residential Programs and Services and Union Board will present Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer and activist, in a series of campus events Oct. 10 and 11. The public is invited to a free lecture, "'White Privilege' and Social Activism," at 8 p.m. on Oct. 10.

]]> Indiana University IU Bloomington housing rates to increase by 3.22 percent http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/2900.html Fri, 3 Feb 2006 01:30:00 EST Indiana University Trustees approved today (Feb. 3) a 3.22 percent increase to the room and board rate in IU Bloomington residence halls for 2006-07. Under the new plan, the Bloomington campus will have the fourth-lowest room-and-board rates among Big Ten universities.

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Indiana University Trustees approved today (Feb. 3) a 3.22 percent increase to the room and board rate in IU Bloomington residence halls for 2006-07. Under the new plan, the Bloomington campus will have the fourth-lowest room-and-board rates among Big Ten universities.

]]> Indiana University Welcome Week designed to help students feel at home, connect with Indiana University http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/2362.html Mon, 22 Aug 2005 10:00:00 EST Welcome Week, a series of activities designed to connect students with the people, places and resources of Indiana University Bloomington, will be highlighted by events such as Freshman Induction Ceremonies on Wednesday (Aug. 24) and CultureFest on Thursday (Aug. 25). The theme for the week is "Proud Traditions: Welcome Week 2005."

Welcome Week, a series of activities designed to connect students with the people, places and resources of Indiana University Bloomington, will be highlighted by events such as Freshman Induction Ceremonies on Wednesday (Aug. 24) and CultureFest on Thursday (Aug. 25). The theme for the week is "Proud Traditions: Welcome Week 2005."

]]> Indiana University IU Bloomington housing rates to increase by 3.55 percent http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/1971.html Fri, 4 Mar 2005 05:00:00 EST Indiana University's Bloomington campus will remain the third-lowest for room-and-board rates among Big Ten universities. IU trustees today (March 4) approved a package of housing and meal rates for the 2005-06 academic year with an overall average increase of 3.55 percent.

Indiana University's Bloomington campus will remain the third-lowest for room-and-board rates among Big Ten universities. IU trustees today (March 4) approved a package of housing and meal rates for the 2005-06 academic year with an overall average increase of 3.55 percent.

]]> Indiana University Trustees hear proposed rates for room and board costs http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/810.html Thu, 27 Feb 2003 05:00:00 EST Indiana University officials proposed a 3.45 percent increase in IU Bloomington room and board rates for the 2003-04 academic year at a meeting of the Board of Trustees Finance and Audit Committee on Thursday (Feb. 27). Indiana University officials proposed a 3.45 percent increase in IU Bloomington room and board rates for the 2003-04 academic year at a meeting of the Board of Trustees Finance and Audit Committee on Thursday (Feb. 27).

]]> Indiana University Trustees approve housing plan for first-year students http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/561.html Fri, 20 Sep 2002 05:00:00 EST The Indiana University Board of Trustees agreed Friday (Sept. 20) to initiate a plan that would require nearly all first-year students enrolled at Indiana University Bloomington to live on campus during their first year. The policy would begin with the entering class in the fall of 2003. The Indiana University Board of Trustees agreed Friday (Sept. 20) to initiate a plan that would require nearly all first-year students enrolled at Indiana University Bloomington to live on campus during their first year. The policy would begin with the entering class in the fall of 2003.

]]> Indiana University Media advisory http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/515.html Fri, 23 Aug 2002 09:00:00 EST The Division of Residential Programs & Services has announced the completion of the first phase of a $12 million renovation project at Eigenmann Residence Hall. On Aug. 27 it will be open for media to tour, one day before it reopens to the public. The Division of Residential Programs & Services has announced the completion of the first phase of a $12 million renovation project at Eigenmann Residence Hall. On Aug. 27 it will be open for media to tour, one day before it reopens to the public.

]]> Indiana University Media advisory http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/516.html Thu, 22 Aug 2002 12:00:00 EST Residence halls at IU Bloomington will open for the academic year on Aug. 28. Arrangements have been made to help media who will cover the students' return. Residence halls at IU Bloomington will open for the academic year on Aug. 28. Arrangements have been made to help media who will cover the students' return.

]]> Indiana University IU Trustees approve increases in tuition and fees http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/321.html Fri, 5 Apr 2002 06:30:00 EST The Indiana University Trustees approved a 9 percent increase in tuition at the Bloomington and IUPUI campuses, an 8 percent tuition increase at the regional campuses, and a doubling of the student technology fee at each campus during a meeting Friday (April 5) at IU East. The Indiana University Trustees approved a 9 percent increase in tuition at the Bloomington and IUPUI campuses, an 8 percent tuition increase at the regional campuses, and a doubling of the student technology fee at each campus during a meeting Friday (April 5) at IU East.

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