Remembering 8-8-88

Jaded fans? An 8-8-88 uprising: IU experts discuss Olympics topics

Indiana University experts talk about jaded Olympics fans as well as 8-8-08 -- the opening day of the Olympics, but also the 20th anniversary of the 8-8-88 uprising in Burma and the beginning of a nationwide pro-democracy movement.   Full Story >>

Indiana University tip sheet: 20th anniversary of Burma’s 8/8/88 uprising

Friday, Aug. 8, marks the 20th anniversary of the 8/8/88 protests that were the beginning of a nationwide pro-democracy movement in Burma. Ngun Cung "Andrew" Lian, a Burmese exile since 1988 and now a research associate at the Center for Constitutional Democracy in Plural Societies at the Indiana University School of Law--Bloomington, and law professor David C. Williams, founder and director of the CCDPS, are available to discuss the anniversary.   Full Story >>

Indiana University named National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research

The National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security recently named Indiana University a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Research for the years 2008-2013.   Full Story >>

In Memoriam: Sylvan Tackitt, LLB'33

For the majority of his astounding 75-year legal career, Sylvan W. Tackitt could be found in a small office in downtown Bloomington, poring over cases next to the Monroe County Courthouse.   Full Story >>

Indiana Law Shatters Fundraising Goals

Bloomington has set new records in fundraising. Both its capital campaign (Matching the Promise) and its annual fund (Fund for Excellence) have surpassed their targets and, with tremendous support from alumni and friends, are still growing.   Full Story >>