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Read the latest edition of IU HomePages, which features a special section on Homecoming 2006.
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The Department of Kinesiology with the Department of Theatre and Drama premiers "GROW/MOVE/CHANGE," a showcase of innovative, cutting-edge modern dance. Named in part for the 60th anniversary of the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the program will celebrate growth, movement and change in the field of the arts.
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Her stroke was a blessing
Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor experienced a rare form of stroke 10 years ago while working as a brain scientist at Harvard. A congenital malformation of the blood vessels in her brain exploded and for four hours she watched her mind deteriorate through the eyes of a curious scientist. She remembers the morning of the stroke vividly. By the end of the morning, she curled up into a fetal position and said goodbye to life. "I was shocked when I awoke later," said Taylor, who now teaches neuroanatomy to medical students studying on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. "I couldn't talk. I couldn't understand language. By anyone's standard, I was completely disabled. I describe myself as an infant in a woman's body." Taylor's new self-published book, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, describes in lay terms the anatomy underlying her experience of stroke and her commitment during the next eight years to rebuild the left side of her brain, all from the perspective of an insatiably curious scientist who considers her stroke a blessing.
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Sierra Launer is clearly at home on her horse, Chico. Guiding her from walk to trot in a graceful arc around the arena, Sierra rides with the confidence of a seasoned athlete. Her three years of experience have certainly earned her that description; her first-place finish in the Indiana Youth Challenge Equestrian Championships adds on the title of "champion." Sierra, 15, is one of more than 65 riders at People and Animal Learning Services (PALS), a Bloomington-based organization that provides equine-assisted activities for children and adults with physical, cognitive or emotional disabilities.
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Squeezing in a workout during the busy holiday season is a challenging task. Two fitness experts from Indiana University's Division of Recreational Sports offer their advice on fitting in exercise during the festivities. Joellan Muyskens is the assistant director for group exercise, and Bryan Stednitz is the assistant director for strength and conditioning.
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The holidays are a time of high activity for charitable organizations seeking financial donations. "'Tis the season to be charitable, and many charities try to capitalize on the general holiday spirit by including end-of-year appeal letters and special holiday events," said nonprofit management professor Kirsten Grønbjerg, School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Whether you are looking for a gift in the name of a friend or relative (great solution for the person who "has everything") or an end-of-the-year tax incentive, Grønbjerg has advice for would-be contributors.
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One way to "interrupt" the connection between children and television is to bring a family focus back into the equation. Watching TV together can promote healthier television consumption for children, said Maresa Murray, an assistant professor in the Human Development/Family Studies program in Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Applied Health Science. She offers tips on using your TV time to help improve family communication.
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Blogger Nicole Roales writes about her experience with a broken foot and how it made her appreciate working out even more. "I've always been told that you don't miss something until you've lost it. When I broke my foot in late July this year, I learned this lesson the hard way."
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Kelvin Sampson experienced his first win at Indiana on Monday (Nov. 13). Behind strong play from senior guards Earl Calloway and Roderick Wilmont, the Indiana Hoosiers started the Kelvin Sampson Era off with a 91-66 victory over Lafayette at the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) Season Tip-Off. Wilmont and Calloway each tallied career-highs in points on the night, and Wilmont led the team with 24 points, going 6-of-11 from three-point range.
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