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Staff member, student honored for exemplifying MLK’s legacy

February 21st, 2023

IU South Bend staff member Cynthia Murphy and student Reagan Ayala were recently named as 2023 Building Bridges award winners. This award honors Indiana University faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners across IU’s campuses who capture King’s spirit, vision, and leadership. Cynthia Murphy Cynthia Murphy currently works in the Titan Success Center as an academic success coach, but has been serving IU South Bend’s students for nearly twenty years…

IU South Bend Invites Campus Community to Celebrate Black History Month

January 31st, 2023

The IU South Bend campus community is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of events and programs throughout February. Please join in the month’s campus events (note: this list will be updated as more events are scheduled, so be sure to check back regularly for more details and opportunities to learn and celebrate): February 1, 6-7:30 p.m., Civil Rights Heritage Center: An Evening with Natasha Trethewey The Pulitzer Prize…

New mental health counselor role specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion

March 31st, 2022

Misel Ramirez Vasoli, diversity, equity, and inclusion counselor at Indiana University South Bend Black and Hispanic communities face health disparities, notably highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disproportionately impact these populations. As a way to address these disparities, Indiana University established the IU Pandemic Health Disparities Fund to provide resources to develop health and safety programs geared toward Black and Hispanic students across campuses. Indiana University South Bend used this…

IU South Bend Marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month

March 29th, 2022

The IU South Bend campus community is honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month with a variety of educational events throughout April as a way to highlight the prevalence of sexual assault, as well as ways to prevent it and support survivors. Please join in the month’s campus events: April 5, 2022, All Day: #SAAM National Day of Action April 5 is a National Day of Action for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.…

Faculty and students recognized for commitment to advancing MLK legacy

February 8th, 2022

IU South Bend faculty and students were recently honored with awards from Indiana University for exemplifying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy. Darryl Heller, director of the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center and women's and gender studies professor Darryl Heller, director of the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center and women's and gender studies professor, and student I'Vory Woods were named as 2022 Building Bridges award winners.…