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University events listed by department.

October 2008

Academic Affairs

For information, call 260-481-6805.

  • October 13-14 — Fall recess
  • October 15 — Classes resume

Campus Connection Week

For information, call 260-481-6749.

  • October 1 — Open houses, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: A&S, Classroom-Medical Building, Room 153; Business, Neff Hall, Room 366; Education, Neff Hall, Room 243; General Studies, Kettler Hall, Room 144; SPEA, Neff Hall, Room 260.
  • October 1 — The Co-op Advantage, Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, noon–1 p.m.
  • October 2 — Open houses, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.: ETCS, Engineering Building, Room 105; HHS, Neff Hall, Room 120; OLS, Neff Hall, Room 288; Fine Arts, Visual Arts Building, Room 117; Music Rhinehart Center, Room 144; Theatre, Williams Theatre, Room 128; VCD, Visual Arts Building, Room 213.
  • October 2 — Put on Your Thinking CAPP, Walb Student Union, Room 227, 11–11:45 a.m. or 1:30–2:15 p.m. Learn about the IPFW online degree evaluation program.

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Academic Ceremonies

For information, call 260-481-6460.

  • October 5 — Honors Convocation, Rhinehart Center, 2 p.m.

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Alumni Relations

For information, call 260-481-6807.

  • October 14 — 10th Annual Mastodon Roast and Alumni Fountain Dedication, Alumni Plaza, 5:30–8 p.m.

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Anthropology

Anthropology Luncheon Series

Kettler Hall, Room G46, noon. Free pizza for students, $1 for faculty and staff. For information, call 260-481-6272.

  • October 1 — Elaine Blakemore, topic TBD.
  • October 8 — TBA
  • October 15 — Craig Hadley, Emory University.
  • October 22 — Eve Mokotoff, HIV Research, University of Michigan.
  • October 29 — TBA

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Arts and Sciences

For information, call 260-481-6833.

  • October 8 — Distinguished Lecture Series, “Developing Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate HIV Prevention Interventions for Youth,” Professor Gary W. Harper, DePaul University; Neff Hall, Room 101, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

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Athletics

For information, call 260-481-0729.

Women's Soccer

Hefner Soccer Complex

  • October 3 — IUPUI, 7:30 p.m.
  • October 5 — Youngstown State, 1 p.m.
  • October 12 — Oakland, 1 p.m.

Men's Soccer

Hefner Soccer Complex

  • October 11 — Oral Roberts, 7 p.m.
  • October 17 — Oakland, 7 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

Gates Sports Center

  • October 3 — South Dakota State, 7 p.m.
  • October 4 — North Dakota State, 7 p.m.
  • October 14 — Xavier, 7 p.m.

Women's Tennis

Kachmann Tennis Courts

  • October 4 — Mastodon Invitational; also Oct. 5.

Men's Golf

  • October 13 — IPFW Fall Classic.; also Oct. 14.

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Campus Ministry

For information, call 260-481-6992.

  • October 9 — University Religious Forum, “Alcohol and the College Campus: Can the Two Mix Responsibly?” Walb Student Union, Room 222-226, noon–1:15 p.m. Free simple lunch.

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Career Services

For information, call 260-481-0689.

  • October 1 — Express Lane Drop-in Résumé Critiques, Kettler Hall, Room 109, every Wednesday 11 a.m.–1 p.m., every Thursday noon–2 p.m.
  • October 22 — Dining Etiquette and Networking Dinner, Summit Club, 6–9 p.m.

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Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT)

Register at http://www.ipfw.edu/celt/

Workshops

  • October 3 — “What’s it Like to Teach Online?” Kettler Hall, Room 119, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • October 3 — “Getting Started with SoTL, Pt. 1,” Kettler Hall, Room 234, 1:30–2:45 p.m.
  • October 17 — “Creating Interactive Learning Environments with Matchware ScreenCorder, Pt. 1,” Kettler Hall, Room 214 (Studio T2), 10 a.m.–noon.
  • October 24 — “Developing Digital Game-based Self-assessments,” Kettler Hall, Room 214 (Studio T2), 10 a.m.–noon.
  • October 24 — Faculty Showcase, “Success with Service Learning,” Kettler Hall, Room 119, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • October 31 — “Creating Interactive Learning Environments with Matchware ScreenCorder, Pt. 2,” 10 a.m.–noon.
  • October 31 — “Getting Started with SoTL, Pt. 2,” Kettler Hall, Room 234, noon–1:15 p.m.

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Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

  • October 23 — Safe Zone training, Neff Hall, Room 139, 2:30–4:30 p.m.; also Nov. 6. Call 260-481-6921.

Hispanic Heritage Month

For information, call 260-481-6847.

  • October 1 — “The Latino Community’s Role in the 2008 Presidential Election,” Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, 7 p.m.
  • October 4 — 3rd Annual Noche de Gala, Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington Ctr. Rd., 6:30 p.m.–midnight; $50/person.
  • October 10 — Living Healthy Fair, Walb Student Union Ballroom, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Degree Possible Workshops

Noon–1:15 p.m. For information, call 260-481-6608.

  • October 8 — “Great Leaders,” Walb Student Union, Room 114.
  • October 22 — “Making the Connection,” student panel; Walb Student Union, Room G08.

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Division of Continuing Studies

  • October 7 — PTK Honors Seminar Series, “Pathways out of Poverty through Green Collar Jobs,” Walb Student Union, Room G21/21A, 7:30 p.m. Call 260-481-5449.
  • October 8 — Free class, “Introduction to the Remnant Trust at IPFW: The Architecture of Democracy,” 6–7:30 p.m.; also offered Oct. 22. Call 260-481-6619 to register.
  • October 17 — Weekend College Mid-term Celebration, Kettler Hall Lobby; also Oct. 18.

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Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

  • October 14 — ETCS Outreach Future City help session for students and teachers of registered schools, Engineering Building, Room 315, 4:30–5:30 p.m. For information, call 260-481-5756.
  • October 17 — Systems Engineering Symposium: “Software Defined Radio,” with Prof. Cooklev; Kettler Hall, Room G46, 8–11:30 a.m. Free. For information, call 260-481-4130.

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English and Linguistics

For information, call 260-481-6772.

  • October 18 — Chicago Shakespeare Theatre trip, Amadeus by Peter Shaffer, 8 a.m.–11 p.m.; adults $69, students $49, alumni and staff $59.

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International Language and Culture Studies

For information, call 260-481-6860.

  • October 6 — Spanish Table, Walb Student Union Fireside Lounge, noon; also Oct. 20 and 27. Contact confortm@ipfw.edu.

International Film Series 2008

Classroom-Medical Building, Room 159, 7:30 p.m.; free pizza.

  • October 1 — Lost Boys of Sudan
  • October 22 — Walking the Line

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International Programs

For information, call 260-481-6494.

Study Abroad Information Sessions

For information, call 260-481-6494. All are held in Kettler Hall, Room 119.

  • October 1 — Noon; also Oct. 15, and 29.
  • October 9 — 4 p.m.; also Oct. 23.

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IPFW/Parkview Health and Wellness Center

For information, call 260-481-6647 or 260-481-5748.

  • October 1 — “Eternal High, a Teenager’s Experience with Depression and Suicide,” Bryce Mackie, speaker; Walb Student Union Ballroom, noon–1 p.m.
  • October 6 — Eating Disorder Support Group, Walb Student Union, Room234, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; also Oct. 13, 20, and 27.
  • October 7 — IPFW/Parkview Student Assistance Program (personal counseling) Open House, Walb Student Union, Room 210, 2–4 p.m.
  • October 15 — Cholesterol and wellness screenings, Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, 7–10 a.m.; also Oct. 21, WU 222-224. Free to IPFW employees/spouses, IPFW retirees/spouses, and first 100 students. Fees apply to community members. Register online at www.ipfw.edu/health.
  • October 15 — “Medical Aid and Social Services,” Walb Student Union Ballroom, 12–1:30 p.m.
  • October 20 — Free fitness screenings, Gates Center, 4:45–6:45 p.m.
  • October 22 — Free flu shots for IPFW employees/spouses, IPFW retirees/spouses, and first 150 IPFW students; Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • October 29 — Weight Watchers open house for faculty and staff, Kettler Hall, Room 118, noon–1 p.m.

Mental Health Day

Walb Student Union, 1st floor, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

  • October 9 — “An Introduction to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health for Parents and Caregivers,” Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, 10–11 a.m.
  • October 9 — “Caring for Aging Family and Friends,” Walb Student Union Ballroom., 12–1:30 p.m.
  • October 9 — “Alcohol and the College Campus,” Walb Student Union, Room 222-224, noon–1:15 p.m.

Healthy Purdue Workshops

  • October 16 — Cooking demonstration, “Energize the Soul, Eating Mindfully,” Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, noon–1 p.m.

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Office of Academic Internships, Cooperative Education, and Service Learning (OACS)

  • October 6 — Learn and Serve Week; through Oct. 12.
  • October 22 — OACS open house, Neff Hall, Room 337, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Call 260-481-5471.
  • October 25 — National Make-A-Difference Day.

National Cooperative Education Month

  • October 1 — The Co-op Advantage, Walb Student Union, noon. Call 260-481-5471.
  • October 22 — Co-op Open House, Neff Hall, Room 337, 1–3 p.m. Call 260-481-6959.
  • October 29 — The Co-op Connection, Walb Student Union Ballroom, noon–1:30 p.m. Call 260-481-5471.

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Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics

For information, call 260-481-6691.

American Democracy Project

Neff Hall, Room 101, 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.

  • October 1 — “Money and Politics: What Would it Cost to Publicly Finance Federal Elections?” with Dan Weeks and Rob Werner, Americans for Campaign Reform.
  • October 2 — “The Path to Citizenship.”
  • October 9 — “Immigration: Economic Boom or Bust?”
  • October 16 — “Immigration and Welfare: Who Gets What?”
  • October 23 — “The ABCs of Immigration and Education Policy.”
  • October 30 — “Immigration and the 2008 Election.”

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Psychology

For information, call 260-481-6403.

  • October 8 — “The Voices of Immigration,” Neff Hall, Room 101, 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics and the Department of History. Free and open to the public.
  • October 20 — Graduate school seminar, Kettler Hall, Room 146, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • October 27 — Student/faculty open house, Walb Student Union, Room G-08, noon–1:15 p.m.

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Student Life

For information, call 260-481-6283.

  • October 2 — Leadership 101, Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, noon–1 p.m.; also Oct. 30.
  • October 12 — New Student Leadership Retreat, Camp Mack; also Oct. 13.

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University Relations

For information, call 260-481-6808.

  • October 11 — Lunch with an IPFW Scientist at Science Central, “It’s Not Magic, It’s Chemistry!” with Art Friedel, professor emeritus of chemistry; 11 a.m.–1 p.m. For reservations, call 260-424-2400, ext. 451.
  • October 21 — Omnibus Lecture Series, “Politics and the Nation,” Eugene Robinson; Rhinehart Music Center, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., free admission.

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Visual and Performing Arts

Theatre

For ticket information, call 260-481-6555.

  • October 3 — How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, Williams Theatre, 8 p.m.; also  Oct. 4, 9, 10, and 11 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.

Visual Communication and Design

For information, call 260-481-6709.

  • October 8 — Presentation and book signing, “Douglas Kirkland—A Fifty-Year Love Affair with Photography,” Classroom-Medical Building, Room 159, 6 p.m.
  • October 10 — Exhibition, “Shirley Henderson: Courtroom Illustrations,” Visual Arts Gallery; continues through Nov. 6. Artists’ lecture, Visual Arts Building, Room 204, 6 p.m., followed by reception.

Music

All in Rhinehart Center, 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. For information, call 260-481-6714.

  • October 9 — Symphonic Wind Ensemble.
  • October 12 — Faculty and guest artist recital: Hamilton Tescarollo, piano, and Carlos Audi, cello, 2:30 p.m.
  • October 15 — Faculty recital featuring Farrell Vernon, saxophone.
  • October 15 — Lecture on Pitch, Temperament, and Tuning with Ulrich Giese; Rhinehart Center, Room 154, 9 a.m.
  • October 17 — An Early Music Evening with guests Ulrich Giese and Ted Conner.
  • October 18 — Faculty Recital featuring Jeffrey Manns, tenor.
  • October 24 — University Singers Fall Concert.
  • October 27 — IPFW Community Orchestra.

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Women and Returning Adults, Center of

For information, call 260-481-4140 or 260-481-6029.

  • October 24 — Students with Families program, Walb Student Union Ballroom, 6–8 p.m.

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Miscellany

  • October 1 — Highlights of IPFW trip to London and Washington, D.C. associated with The Remnant Trust exhibit; Neff Hall, Room 333, 12:15 p.m.; also Oct. 22. Speakers are Matthew Kubik and Patrick Ashton. Call 260-481-6790.

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Upcoming Monthly Events

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