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Catch up with the students, faculty and alumni of IU's College of Arts and Sciences in The College magazine.
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The riotously funny Marisol takes to the stage
Dec. 11-13, Wells-Metz Theatre, Bloomington -- Written well before the tragic events of Sept. 11, the chaos and destruction in award-winning José Rivera's compelling play Marisol keenly focus our memories on that terrible day. Rivera's Oscar-nominated The Motorcycle Diaries -- a film adaptation of Ernesto "Che" Guevara de la Serna's memoirs from a motorcycle journey across South America in the 1950s -- inspired a cult following. With Marisol, Rivera's most frequently staged play, he inspires theatergoers with a message that hope is possible for humanity, even in a broken, disjointed world.
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Toning down consumerism in tight economic times
For many Americans staying within budget this holiday season is more important than ever, despite the barrage of advertisements and full-scale consumerism aimed at their wallets -- and their children. Maria Schmidt, a family studies expert in Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, offers suggestions to help families enjoy the holidays while remaining financially healthy.
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The hustle and bustle of the holidays provide ample opportunity for absent-minded or stress-induced mishaps and injuries. Trent Applegate, lecturer in Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, offers tips for a safer holiday season.
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Let loved ones know you care by helping them protect themselves from skin cancer. Lawrence A. Mark, M.D., dermatology professor at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a researcher with the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center, said people often forget to protect their skin and lips during the winter because the sun's rays are not as direct.
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Kevin Rand, assistant professor of psychology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, offers readers some words of wisdom for weathering trying times. Rand, whose research focuses on the influences of hopeful and optimistic thinking on people's behaviors, and mental and physical health, discusses in this article how we can alter our outlook with a little work.
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Law Professor James P. Nehf, chair of the consumer subcommittee of the Cyberspace Committee of the American Bar Association's business law section, offers readers online shopping safety tips that are good all year round.
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Fitness equipment can be a nice gift if it's compatible with the recipient's skills and motivation. Otherwise, it can be money down the drain. Fitness consultant Antonio Williams offers insights into some potential gifts, ranging from high-tech gear to basic hardware.
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Has your tendency toward perfectionism become a problem for you and people around you? Carol the Coach offers insights into perfectionism and tips for taming its stressful ways.
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The Nov. 13, 2008, issue of Active for Life includes holiday topics about eating well and gifts, tips for choosing the right personal trainer and cell phones for kids. Also in this issue are articles about redefining "patient" when it comes to Alzheimer's disease and caregivers, and IU's annual adolescent drug use survey. Blogger Debby Herbenick discusses how and when people should consider talking to their healthcare provider about sex.
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IU President Michael A. McRobbie delivered his first State of the University address on Oct. 14, 2008, in the University Place Conference Center Auditorium on the IUPUI campus. In the address, McRobbie, who became IU's 18th president in July 2007, provided an update on the strategic priorities he announced during his 2007 inaugural address. McRobbie reviewed faculty and staff accomplishments and laid out a course for achieving continued and growing excellence in IU's two core missions, education and research. The speech is now available on the Internet in text and video formats.
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