IUPUI researcher looks to texts to increase empathy among physicians
“Do no harm” are words often associated with the oath taken by physicians when they become practitioners. Amber Comer’s research may add another phrase: Be nice. As an assistant professor with the Department of Health Sciences in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at IUPUI, Comer is conducting research into a new way for […]
IUPUI professor helps PBS series ‘Mercy Street’ accurately portray Civil War hospital drama
Like millions of other viewers, English professor Jane Schultz couldn’t wait to watch the second season of “Mercy Street,” the PBS Civil War-era hospital drama, beginning Jan. 22. Inspired by real events in Alexandria, Virginia, and based on diaries and letters of hospital staff, the series has the ring of authority. As one of four […]
A welcoming campus in historic Melaka, Malaysia
By Becky Wood, Assistant to the Chancellor for Communications: Although business in the United States took David Russomanno, dean of the School of Engineering and Techology, back to the United States, the last day for the rest of the IUPUI delegation was truly remarkable. We traveled to the University Technical Malaysia Melaka, known as UTeM, […]
IUPUI delegation to Malaysia meets with IUPUI, IU Bloomington alumni
Post by Becky Wood, Assistant to the Chancellor for Communications: Monday evening found the IUPUI delegation to Malaysia at the beautiful Royale Chulan Hotel. A curving, wide marble staircase took us to the second floor where 25-30 alumni from IUPUI and IU Bloomington welcomed us to an incredible evening of memories, laughter and conversation. It was […]
IUPUI delegation visits UNITEN, a long-time educational partner
Post by Becky Wood, Assistant to the Chancellor for Communications: Monday, Jan. 16, 2016 Picture this: traffic at a standstill in one direction, and barely tapping the brakes going the other. This was the road to Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) this morning, and the IUPUI delegation was traveling the right direction, barely needing the brakes […]
IUPUI delegation begins visit in Malaysia
Post by Becky Wood, Assistant to the Chancellor for Communications: Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 After traveling for up to 33 hours and over 11,000 miles, the IUPUI delegation to Malaysia arrived in Kuala Lumpur to begin visits with Malaysian universities, IUPUI alumni and future Jaguars. The goals: To strengthen existing partnerships and forge foundations for […]
Jennifer Bute has unique opportunity to help shape food allergy research
Since last August, Jennifer Bute, a health communication expert in the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, has had a seat on a new national board that was formed to help Food Allergy Research and Education prioritize its research initiatives. FARE is the leading U.S. organization dedicated to advocacy for research and education about life-threatening […]
IUPUI student joins Indiana Bicentennial Torch on inspirational odyssey
By Rich Schneider, IU Communications Specialist: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch traveled more than 3,000 miles as it completed a five-week journey across Indiana, leaving thousands of Hoosiers inspired by one of the major commemorative events of the state’s 2016 bicentennial celebration. And for one week, Sari Swinehart, a School of Physical Education, Tourism and Event […]
Nursing alumna reflects on rededicated Ball Nurses Sunken Garden
By Rich Schneider, IU Communications Specialist: Ruth Rodefeld turned around in her chair under the white tent on the lawn behind Ball Hall to watch students strolling through Ball Nurses Sunken Garden, just like she had done more than 50 years ago. There were the brick walks, grassy areas and sparkling water spraying from a […]
Theme of art exhibit by Herron faculty member and other artists tied to Indianapolis 500
By Rich Schneider, IU Communications Specialist: Several artists, including Herron School of Art and Design faculty member Danielle Riede, have their work on display at an exhibit in Indianapolis that takes as its theme the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. The name of the show, “Asphaltum,” makes the connection between these two very different […]
