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The Lilly Endowment is giving the IU Foundation two major gifts, totaling $69 million, to secure the international standing of the IU Jacobs School of Music, provide its world-class music faculty and students with a state-of-the-art studio facility and propel the IU School of Law-Bloomington to the upper echelon of public university law schools.
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Rockapella
Jan. 12, 4 and 8 p.m., Cultural & Community Center, Indiana University Southeast, 4201 Grant Line Rd., New Albany -- This five-man a cappella powerhouse has taken its infectious blend of soul, rock, R&B and jazz across the USA, selling out shows and appearing on radio and television everywhere. They've been regulars on the popular PBS program, "Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego," worked with Spike Lee, recorded instantly recognizable commercials for brands like Folgers, and released a string of well-received recordings of their own, along with collaborations with other artists. Catch them live on one night only.
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Masterpieces and high tech: Modern dance at Indiana University
The contemporary dance faculty at Indiana University decided to "push the envelope" this year by challenging their dancers to learn the works of modern dance icons Paul Taylor, Bella Lewitzky and Anna Sokolow. The result, seen on Jan. 11-12 in the annual guest artist and faculty concert on the Bloomington campus, will be a stimulating combination of modern dance masterpieces and original and high-tech works by faculty.
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The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is now home to a collection of six harps dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. Among these classic instruments is one that Marie Antoinette, former queen of France, played during the 18th century.
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Helping people transcend their fears is the specialty of Jeff Nelsen, associate professor in the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and hornist with international performance group Canadian Brass. He teaches seminars on "Fearlessness," which he describes as "a mental state of complete faith in the moment at hand and any task ahead." In celebration of a new year and new possibilities, we offer 10 tips from Nelsen on becoming fearless -- whether on stage, on a playing field, or in a boardroom.
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For more than 57 years, the Indiana University Press has been publishing books and has been recognized as an internationally leading academic publisher that specializes in the humanities and social sciences. Janet Rabinowitch, director of Indiana University Press, sat down with Live at IU to discuss the role of a university press and the unique challenges a university press faces.
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If the giant art sculptures in front of Indiana University's Musical Arts Center (MAC) and Art Museum look a little brighter these days, it isn't the light playing tricks. The two campus landmarks recently underwent a thorough restoration process revitalizing the statues to their original luster.
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One of America's most prolific and acclaimed essayists, IU Distinguished Professor Scott Russell Sanders is the author of 19 books and the recipient of numerous prestigious award and honors. His most recent book, A Private History of Awe, is a coming-of-age memoir, love story and spiritual testament about which Wendell Berry wrote, "Our poor country needs this book more than it knows." Sanders talked to Live at IU about his recent work and his plans for future creative endeavors.
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A new book co-edited by an IU professor marks the 60th anniversary of India's independence and subsequent transition to democracy. The State of India's Democracy is receiving major recognition.
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The Dec. 6, 2007, issue of Live at IU featured tips on wine tasting and how to develop your palette. Also highlighted in this issue were stories on the three Jacobs School alumni who made their Carnegie Hall debut, a look at Classical Music Hall of Famer Harvey Phillips, a new book by Indiana University Bloomington professor George Hutchinson, a preview to the Bill Peet storybook exhibit at the IUPUI Herron School of Art and Design, a behind the scenes look at the opera "La Bohème," and the conclusion to the Apparel Merchandising and Interior Design series.
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