By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—If you read Time, the Washington Post or the Wall Street Journal, you may have heard of Dan Canon. And if you haven’t heard of him, you’ve probably felt his impact in your daily life. And if you haven’t felt his impact, you probably will soon. Let’s say you don’t …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—Flamenco dancers, Celtic bagpipers and food from around the world highlight a rich and varied program for this year’s International Festival at IU Southeast. The Festival takes place Tuesday, March 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Hoosier Room. A fixture of the academic calendar, the International Festival is …
FULL STORYMeghan Kahn Associate Professor of Psychology School of Social Sciences By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—Not long ago, Meghan Kahn, associate professor of psychology, was helping her three-and-a-half year old son put on his shoes. There was a first attempt. It didn’t go well. He looked to her …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)―”Fake news: The Death of Truth?” is the subject of a Social Sciences Forum panel discussion taking place on Wed., March 1 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. in the Third Floor reading room of the IU Southeast Library. Admission is free and the public is welcome. The panel will focus …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—Contrary to popular belief, the Underground Railroad in Floyd County was not led by white abolitionists. It was driven mainly by a vibrant, rooted and well-connected African American community in New Albany, Louisville and Floyds Knobs, with the assistance of anti-slavery whites, including people of faith and German immigrants, many …
FULL STORYCongratulations, you got the date. You’ve asked the girl out. You’ve found a place for dinner. You’ve chosen your best outfit. You’ve stared into the mirror and picked and preened and put every loose hair in the proper place. Now comes the hard part: Keeping the conversation flowing with someone you hardly know. According to …
FULL STORYAdam Maksl Assistant Professor of Journalism School of Social Sciences By Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—It’s a fairly typical session in Journalism C 327: Writing for the Media. The instructor is Adam Maksl, assistant professor of journalism. Most students are either multimedia journalism majors or minors. All of …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—How do you apply for food stamps? Can you open a bank account when you live in your car? How do you prepare for a job interview when you have no place to bathe? If you are a teenager in a family of three, living with a single parent who …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—The holiday season is an incredibly social time, and that makes it a busy time for Prof. Bernardo “Bernie” Carducci, whose research focuses on the psychological and social mechanisms of shyness—and ways to deal effectively with it in order to live a more socially engaged life. The professor of psychology …
FULL STORYBy Steven Krolak (NEW ALBANY, Ind.)—The winners of the 2016 IU Southeast International Photography Contest have been announced, in a selection showcasing wit, compassion and a sense of wonder. This year’s submissions included 62 images from 25 countries, with the winners representing not only cultural diversity but also a wide range of photographic genres and …
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