Indiana University Bloomington professors Erik Bucy and Russell Hanson are available to discuss the State of the Union address on Tuesday (Jan. 23). Their contact information is listed below along with their perspectives on the president's annual message to Congress and what viewers might look and listen for.
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In this edition of Lecture Notes, find events that allow you to look at portraits by Joyce Wilson and war photos by James Nachtwey, confer with 'CSI' consultant Gary Telgenhoff and dedicate new artwork to the IU Art Museum.
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In the January edition of Learning Matters, Indiana University researchers discuss engaging the five senses in university learning, race and whether it can be considered in K-12 student assignment plans, and the chilling effect a court case may have on public school teachers' opinions.
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Naomi Tutu and Lani Guinier, and explore human sexuality through photographs in this edition of Lecture Notes.
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Tips from Indiana University professors on key issues related to tobacco policy in Indiana: factors in Indiana's high smoking rate, top three ways to prevent kids from smoking, how smoking can lead to blindness, tobacco outspending public health 44 to one in Indiana, why messages matter in youth smoking decisions and how tobacco covers its assets.
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January's Living Well discusses financial stress and violence at youth sporting events, helicopter parenting and active-themed parties.
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Indiana University's Eye Care Community Outreach Program, a joint project of the IU School of Optometry and the IU School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, received an Outstanding Project Award from the American Public Health Association last month. ECCO co-directors Dewana Allen and Kelli Barker oversee the program, which provides access to vision health care for uninsured and low-income individuals in central Indiana. The American Public Health Association is the oldest and largest public health association in the world, representing public health organizations and professionals throughout the country. The Outstanding Project Award recognizes a person, group or institution that has contributed significantly to the advancement of vision care in the public health field.
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Living Well for December discusses insights into the brain and stroke recovery, helping children achieve a healthy weight, suicide myths and facts, and helping youth behave safely and sensibly in cyberspace.
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In the December issue of Learning Matters, find out why learning about economic and financial principles is just as important for students as learning about language arts, math and science. Hear from an IU expert about how the proposed new ISTEP will impact Indiana's students. Also, learn what makes first generation Latino students more likely to remain at their institute of higher education.
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This issue of Lecture Notes features speakers on the Bloomington campus discussing a variety of topics, including sexual risk taking, the foundations of physics and the beauty of Roman women.
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