Welcome Week and the renewal of IU traditions
Four years can go by before you know it, which makes tomorrow, the official start of “Welcome Week” at IU Bloomington, especially meaningful for those of us who’ve experienced past iterations of this time-honored tradition and appreciate just how special a day it is for our students, their families and their loved ones.
A big Btown welcome!
It’s hard to believe it’s back-to-school time in Bloomington – that time of year when those of us who stick around during the quiet summer months start to gear up for the impending onslaught of students arriving on campus, busier streets and sidewalks, louder, more crowded restaurants and, yes, fewer parking spaces. I admit, this […]
Hot town, summer in the city
Just over a week into summer at IU Bloomington, and the dog days are already upon us. But don’t let the current sultry, muggy, 100-degree heat fool you — this campus and the surrounding community are anything but sleepy. The significant foot traffic around Kirkwood Avenue, busy eateries, coffee shops and hotels, and a steady […]
Remembering Lauren
This Sunday, June 3, marks the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of IU Bloomington student Lauren Spierer. Though it’s been a year since this sad and unfortunate event, Lauren remains in the hearts and minds of everyone at IU Bloomington, including the thousands of volunteers who have committed themselves to helping find her and the […]
