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Bid farewell to Dean Michael Dunn in the latest issue of the Informatics magazine.
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Get ready for Mini U with the Mini University Conversations, a series of interviews with instructors from Mini University, Indiana University's award-winning learning vacation. In this conversation, Lesa Lorensen-Huber, assistant clinical professor of applied health science and interim director, Center on Aging and Aged, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, IU Bloomington, discusses creativity and aging.
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IU Day at the Indiana State Fair
Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis -- For the second year in a row, the Indiana State Fair will be all about Indiana University for an entire day. IU makes a big difference in the state, from improving Hoosier health to building a better Hoosier economy. Visit IU on Expo Hall Street at the fair -- we'll offer many RED HOT surprises, from athletics pep rallies to awe-inspiring performances and interactive technology displays. For more information, visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~fair/.
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The power of friendship
Christie Wise was beating her breast cancer, but the journey was taking its toll. Arthritis and lingering pain from treatment kept her out of her beautiful flower gardens and brought her enjoyable walks to a halt. Doted on by her friends, she soon added 50 pounds to her petite frame. Jeanne Johnston, an exercise physiologist at Indiana University Bloomington, thought there had to be a way to bring physical activity back into her friend's life, even though Wise had never been a fan of formal exercise. Cancer rehab programs also were rare (still are) -- but just tell that to Johnston, the Monroe County YMCA and the community funders who brought Working out to Increase Strength and Endurance (WISE) to Bloomington and to the cancer patients and survivors who benefit from it. Wise says the program is wonderful. "I felt so bad for so long. It was nice to get some positive feelings from physical activity," she says. "But even if people can't exercise, they come here to get out of the house and to socialize. If someone doesn't come for several sessions, we track them down and find out how they're doing."
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Are you ready to embark on an overseas adventure? Has the time come to explore destinations outside the United States? If so, here are some simple, but important, tips for you to consider prior to booking your trip.
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No one wants to admit he or she has packed on a few extra pounds, but are more people in denial about their figure? A recent Indiana University study found that the perception of "overweight" differs greatly by gender, race, ethnicity and education level. "Many overweight individuals do not perceive themselves to be overweight," said Terrell W. Zollinger, professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the IU School of Medicine. Zollinger said effective strategies to combat obesity will recognize these differences and tailor the messages accordingly.
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For children and teens, summers can present an increased risk for experimenting with alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Ruth Gassman, director of the Indiana Prevention Resource Center in Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Applied Health Science, offers tips for parents so they can prevent their kids from sipping the wrong drink or trying a cigarette.
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Cancer patients and their families now have a place to go each month that provides them emotional, spiritual and social support. The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center's CompleteLife Program has launched First Mondays, a monthly event for patients and families coping with cancer. "Cancer affects so much more than individuals' physical being," said Jane Powers, an oncology social worker with the First Mondays group. "It impacts every aspect of a person's life from spiritual to social, and to not attend to those issues is only treating the patients partially."
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Each month, Carol the Coach, a.k.a. Carol Juergensen Sheets, offers tips for readers. This month, Carol examines self-esteem. "To be a truly successful person, you must have a positive self-concept. People with good self-esteem see themselves in a very positive light. They don't view the world in negatives -- they look at life's circumstances with a positive spin, instead."
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The May 17, 2007, issue of Active for Life features Leila Vaziri, a 2007 Indiana University graduate, who has set an inspiring goal for the next year -- swim for the U.S. in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. Meet Vaziri and learn the obstacles she has overcome. Also in this issue, read a story about a study that indicated that young children actually got fatter during their summer breaks than while in school, learn about the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize-nominated program associated with IU, learn how a conception date can impact a baby's future academic achievement, and read about garden themes so you can dig in the dirt with your kids. IU blogger Lesa Lorenzen-Huber looks forward to a summer of chocolate and ice cream cones -- in moderation.
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Remembering Coach Hep
He taught us to "Defend The Rock," that 3-ton piece of Indiana limestone behind the north end zone. He created new traditions and instilled confidence, hope, and a new spirit that telegraphed itself throughout the university and to every corner of the state. He brought new excitement to Indiana football, and a renewed sense of pride and hope that went far beyond the game.
The university community grieves the loss of Coach Terry Hoeppner, who leaves a legacy that is not only set in limestone, but also in our hearts. He passed away at Bloomington Hospital June 19, 2007, following a lengthy illness.
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