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31/10/2016

Indiana University School of Dentistry: A History of Innovation

Going to the dentist can be a spooky experience for some, but the Indiana University School of Dentistry has been providing excellent care longer than most. It's one of the oldest dental schools in the U.S. and is credited for developing several groundbreaking research projects, including the development of the Crest toothpaste formula!

Sink your fangs (or, as your dentist might say, 'cuspids') into the full story here!

The Indiana University School of Dentistry is one of the oldest dental schools in the United States, starting in 1879 as the Indiana Dental College. Indiana University acquired it in 1925 and built…

28/10/2016

New rent-a-plant program at IUPUC takes a bite out of pest problems

It bugs us too: when little six-legged visitors get into the office and won't stop buzzing around your desk, light fixtures or food-prep areas. It's the worst! 🙅

Barbara Hass Jacobus, biology program coordinator at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC), has just the solution for this problem – carnivorous plant rental!

Faculty and staff are all abuzz about a new rent-a-plant program at IUPUC that allows employees to borrow a carnivorous plant that eats gnats and fruit flies in their office space.

27/10/2016

New federal law will make some IU employees eligible for overtime pay

Many affected employees received notification from HR this week that their positions now qualify for overtime compensation according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Get the scoop from Inside IU about what this means for eligible employees and their supervisors:

Some IU employees will soon be eligible to earn overtime compensation due to new Fair Labor Standards Act rules from the U.S. Department of Labor. The rules were announced in May and determine what positions are eligible for overtime.

26/10/2016

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The newest issue of Inside IU is hot off the press with all you need to know about Election Day, updated information about how the Fair Labor Standards Act may effect your overtime eligibility, Pride of Indiana messages, a former Hoosier batting for the Cubs in the World Series and plenty more.

This issue's chock-full of weird, wild and wonderful, so don't miss out. Link in the comments!

25/10/2016

From the Desk: How we are making IU an unattractive target for cybercriminals

In an age when we are reliant on digital communication, knowing that our credentials are protected is of the utmost importance.

Check out what Vice President for Information Technology and CIO Brad Wheeler has to say about IU's new security measures that have, so far, been proven 100% effective against cybercriminals.

Brad Wheeler, vice president for information technology and CIO, describes the steps IU is taking to keep personal data secure.

24/10/2016

Chemist Victor Waingeh unlocks secrets of traditional medicine in his native Cameroon

Cold and flu season are just around the corner, and many of us rely on help from medical professionals and prescriptions to overcome illness.

In many places around the world, however, people rely on the ancient wisdom and experience of traditional healers.

Indiana University Southeast associate professor of chemistry Victor Waingeh, born and raised in the Kom region of Cameroon, wanted to examine the links between traditional medical practices and modern scientific methods. What he found was surprising!

Victor Waingeh, associate professor of chemistry from IU Southeast, seeks to understand the chemistry behind traditional medicine practices in his home country of Cameroon.

20/10/2016

IU writers share Indiana’s history in ‘Finding Home,’ a bicentennial stage production

During times of great change, taking a look back at our heritage can help us understand the challenges we have already overcome here in the Hoosier state and make clearer the way forward.

Indiana Repertory Theatre's "Finding Home: Indiana at 200" does just that. Four of the production's Indiana University-affiliated writers sat down with Inside IU to talk about their experiences.

Read more about how these writers unearthed little-known stories about Indiana's past, depicted historic landmarks from new angles and examined scenes of racial and social tension.

Oh, and enter to win tickets to experience it for yourself!

To celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial, the Indiana Repertory Theatre has tapped the talents of Hoosier writers to create an original production: “Finding Home: Indiana at 200.”

19/10/2016

IU to conduct first all-campus disaster-preparedness exercise

Today, Indiana University communicators from across the state are meeting at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) to engage in a tabletop activity. The exercise, designed by IU Emergency Management and Continuity, will be conducted as though a catastrophic earthquake has caused significant damage to various campuses. System-wide earthquake drills scheduled for tomorrow are part of The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut.

Why should we be concerned about an earthquake here in the Midwest and what's been the case historically? Read more to find out.

Indiana University will conduct its first tabletop disaster exercise in which staff from all campuses work together to solve problems. The Oct. 19 activity, centered on a catastrophic earthquake, precedes the IU ShakeOut on Oct. 20 -- brief earthquake drills on each campus as part of the national aw...

17/10/2016

News from around IU

Notice a change in color happening on your campus? Snap a photo and send it to us! It could appear in an upcoming issue of Inside IU. Click the link for additional information and submission guidelines. Smartphone photos are perfectly acceptable, so be on the lookout for some beautiful scenery near you – we want to see your campus in all its fall glory!

IU offers telemedicine, IU is ranked 37th on list of world’s most innovative universities, and more news from around IU.

13/10/2016

Open enrollment: Oct. 31 to Nov. 11 is time to update IU employee benefits

How has life changed for you in the past year? Did you get married? Did you add a kid to your family? Send a kid to college?

These and other life changes can affect the level and type of health care you are eligible for. Learn how to reevaluate your current benefits package and find out what's new for 2017.

Life changes can affect the level and type of health care you want to participate in. Now is the time of year when Indiana University employees have an opportunity to re-evaluate their insurance needs for the upcoming calendar year.

12/10/2016

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The latest edition of Inside IU is in the world! Checkout Brad Wheeler's "From the Desk" column, get information on open enrollment for benefits, learn about upcoming system-wide earthquake drills and much more.

Link in the comments!

10/10/2016

Your vote counts. Learn more about voter registration.

Tomorrow marks the deadline for voter registration, Hoosiers!

By utilizing this easy-to-use portal created by IU Bloomington Office of the Provost, you can make sure you are equipped to participate come November.

Student guide to voting and voter registration in Indiana

07/10/2016

Inside IU Special Edition: IU Board of Trustees

Meeting adjourned! The latest IU Board of Trustees special edition is hot off the press. Get the latest on campus renovation announcements, system-wide diversity and inclusion efforts, and new degree programs.

07/10/2016

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The IU Board of Trustees is continuing into its second day at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC). Follow along on Twitter at for live tweets of the meeting's progression!

(And keep an eye on your inbox later this afternoon for an Inside IU Special Edition! We'll be bringing you an overview of the high points and most prominent news items. 📬)

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