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Read the new issue of IU Home Pages, the IU faculty and staff newsletter, online now.
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Guest Artists present "Images of Processes"
Now-Oct. 23, Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts Gallery, 1720 Ruskin St., South Bend -- Two African American guest artists will bring their works to the IU South Bend campus for an exhibition titled "Images of Processes." The show will feature sculptures by Albert LaVergne and paintings by James C. Palmore. LaVergne and Palmore, both prominent artists in the southwest Michigan region, are explorers who are constantly searching for ways to remind themselves of their connectedness to social and political interactions.
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Cancer and failing marriages
Among unmarried cancer patients, those who are separated at the time of diagnosis do not live as long as widowed, divorced and never-married patients. The authors of the study, to be published in the journal CANCER, say the results suggest the stress associated with marital separation may compromise an individual's immune system and lead to a greater susceptibility to cancer.
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Dogs. Mankind's best friend, child, tool, equal? David Blouin, a cultural sociologist at Indiana University South Bend, said relationships between dogs and their owners generally fall into three distinct categories, with some bestowing more canine benefits than others.
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Sometimes allergies and inclement weather can drive even the most devoted outdoor runners to the "dreaded" treadmill, indoor track or even the pool. While training indoors isn't the same as being outdoors, if done right, it can be just as effective, says Andy Fry, fitness expert at Indiana University's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
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Neuroimaging research from Indiana University has revealed that brain activation in preschool children changes depending on how they learn. "When children look at letters, the activity in parts of their brains becomes more like activity seen in literate adult brains, but only after they have had practice printing letters," said Karin Harman James, assistant professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at IU Bloomington.
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Gay depictions in the media have "exploded" in the last 10 years but rural gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual youth still find it difficult to find people like them on TV or in the movies. Instead, many turn to the Internet to help them come to terms with their sexual identity and rural lifestyle.
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Acting professionally and behaving professionally go hand in hand. Students, faculty and staff at IU East created a store where students can pick up some professional attire at no cost -- so they look the part for their interviews, internships and future jobs.
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The revamped Kinsey Confidential has a new look but offers the same reliable sexual health information. "With all of the sexual content online, it's surprising how little is available that is honest, open and factual," says Jennifer Bass, communications director at The Kinsey Institute. "We're not out to sell a product, or to be the edgiest of advice columnists, but we do expect to be a great source for accurate and up-to-date information on contraception, relationships and sex."
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The Sept. 10, 2009, Active for Life includes articles about weight challenges faced by teenage fall sport athletes, public opinion about brides changing their names, the relationship between movement and serious mental illness, adolescent drug use in Indiana, tips to help kids eat well, and the impact of drug ads on stigma surrounding mental illnesses. In her blog, Carol the Coach helps readers boost self-esteem.
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Current graduate students serve as Emissaries for Graduate Student Diversity by sharing their experiences at Indiana University. Emissaries blog about life in Bloomington and are available to answer prospective students' questions personally via e-mail. Meet the 2009-2010 Emissaries.
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