Indiana University graduate student chosen as official poet of the Indianapolis 500
Post courtesy of newsroom intern Annie Brackemyre: In a game of word association, the Indianapolis 500 and poetry and are not obvious counterparts. And yet for the 100th running of the race May 29, an official poet has been selected: Indiana University student and instructor Adam Henze. The race-day program will feature his poem “For Those […]
Shakespeare expert Ellen MacKay to appear on ‘The Wonder of Will Live’ program on CSPAN-2
Ellen MacKay, an associate professor in Indiana University’s Department of English, has spent much of her professional life celebrating William Shakespeare. Now, MacKay will help the Folger Shakespeare Library bring that celebration to the public in a televised and live-streamed event Saturday, April 23 that marks 400 years since Shakespeare’s death. Scholars believe his birthday fell […]
Newly formed Art and Design Association brings art, business students together
Post courtesy of newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino: Sophomore Rachel Taylor has a passion for business, but, she said, it’s not her only love. While in high school, Taylor said she loved art as well. Since she came to IU, though, she had been missing that part of her life. While exploring the possibility of getting an […]
Spring concert series showcases ensembles of IU’s African American Arts Institute
Post courtesy of newsroom intern Amanda N. Marino: Throughout the month of April, the three ensembles of Indiana University’s African American Arts Institute will host their annual spring concerts. The central mission of the institute is the preservation and celebration of African American culture. IU students across many areas of study participate in its performance groups […]
Recent IU graduates take on technology and cinema as their film heads to Cannes festival
Last May, Joyce “Eli” and Jean “Lu” Bevins had graduation on their minds. Both earned master’s degrees from the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University Bloomington. Fast forward to just one year later: Their film “My Dear Arthur” will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. It is one of 30 titles Campus […]
‘Intersectionality: IU Latina Film Festival and Conference’ brings rich perspectives to campus
Guest post courtesy of IU Communications colleague April Toler: The third biannual Latino Film Festival will take place this week, and this year it focuses on Latina directors, actresses and film scholars. The Latina Film Festival and Conference, hosted April 7-9 by IU’s Latino Studies Program, will include numerous film screenings and panel discussions at […]
