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IUPUI professor provides retrospective as Rockefeller Foundation turns 100

William H. Schneider Before there was a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation or a Ford Foundation, there was the Rockefeller Foundation, whose philanthropic muscle dominated scientific and medical research for four decades.

The Rockefeller Foundation on May 14 announced its 100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge, a $100 million effort to help 100 cities around the world prepare to weather and rebound from either natural or manmade disasters. The campaign continues a visionary approach to “promoting the well-being of mankind throughout the world” that began with the foundation’s creation 100 years ago this month.

“Rockefeller is a …

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2013 Celebration of Scholarship - Photos, PowerPoint, Program Now Available

Pictured: Mohamad Saltagi (left) and Jennifer Kash (second from right), recipients of the Rowland A. Sherrill Awards in Religious Studies with Joy Sherrill and Professor Peter Thuesen On Friday, April 19, the School of Liberal Arts recognized student excellence at A Celebration of Scholarship: The Liberal Arts Honors Convocation. At the event Liberal Arts faculty and staff celebrated the accomplishments of Liberal Arts students. During the celebration, the School awarded its most prestigious named scholarships and awards. Additionally, departments named the recipients of the year’s awards for academic excellence, and the winner of the School’s highest honor, The …

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IUPUI commencement by the numbers: 6,304 students representing 39 states and 94 countries

May 11 | News Categories: Campus News | Commencement

IUPUI to graduate 6,304 on May 12. If numbers tell a story, here is the story of IUPUI’s 2013 graduates:

- Three sets of twins will be graduating.

- The oldest is 72.

- The youngest is 19.

- The most common degree to be granted is Bachelor of Arts at 709, with psychology (108) being the largest major. The second most frequent degree to be granted is the Bachelor of Science at 546, with psychology (72) being the largest major.

The smallest group of students, by age, are those younger than 23, at 12 percent. Those …

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New Latino studies certificate, minor at IUPUI reflect Indianapolis’ changing demographics

May 10 | News Categories: Campus News | Faculty and Staff | World Languages and Cultures

Latino Studies Certificate Indianapolis’ Hispanic population, which more than doubled between 2000 and 2010 now constitutes 10 percent of the city’s population, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Statewide, the Hispanic population grew 82 percent in the same 10-year period.

Indianapolis’ changing demographics inspired the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis to begin a new 18-credit Latino studies certificate program this academic year; a minor is also available. The program is designed for students interested in studying Latino history and culture and the current role of the Latino community and its contributions …

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Documentary about IUPUI “Cardenio” production earns three Emmy nominations

May 10 | News Categories: Centers | English

The History of Cardenio onstage at IUPUI. “C.S.I. Shakespeare,” which spotlights the IUPUI performances of “The History of Cardenio,” received Emmy nominations in three categories: “Best Historical/Cultural Program,” “Best Program Editor” and “Best Program Writer,” the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Lower Great Lakes Chapter announced recently.

In spring 2012, the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI and Hoosier Bard Productions, under director Terri Bourus, presented the premiere of "The History of Cardenio," a 400-year-old play by William Shakespeare and collaborator John Fletcher. Bourus is a School of Liberal Arts associate professor of English …

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