International Student Guide 2014

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE 2014

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Welcome to the

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Statistics and tips

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How to get around

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Test yourself with IU trivia

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Cultural centers

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An adjustment

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What is a Hoosier?

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Finding your place

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Advice from campus leaders

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Hoosier spirit and traditions

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Bloomington shopping

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Eating in Bloomington

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STATS

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More than 8,000 international students come from more than 160 countries to attend IU. Curious about where they’re from and what they’re studying? Check out these statistics.

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1. China 2. India 3. South Korea 4. Saudi Arabia 5. Taiwan 6. Canada 7. Mexico 8. Japan 9. Turkey 10. Indonesia

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Culture shock can impact many students, affecting their eating, sleeping and studying. IU’s Counseling and Psychological Services provides tips for international students to help with cultural adjustment.

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Get enough sleep and exercise, and eat well. Maintaining good physical health is essential to balance mental and emotional health.

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Stay active. Keeping busy during times of stress allows your mind to stay positive. Walk to Kirkwood Avenue, attend an athletic event or see a performance on campus.

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Take a minute to appreciate accomplishments. Recognize what is going well in your life, from academics to friendships. Also realize that what you are doing (living in a foreign country) is a remarkable opportunity.

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Create new friendships. Meeting and learning about new people are important steps to acculturation.

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Avoid using alcohol and illicit drugs as a way to cope. Many college students turn to alcohol and drugs to deal with the stress of college life, but using them only hides the problems and can even bring on more. Find healthier alternatives, such as exercise, reading or keeping a diary, to stay positive.

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CULTURAL CENTERS

ASIAN CULTURE CENTER

FIRST NATIONS

A cultural organization might help you find your niche at IU, whether you are ready to learn about other cultures or you want to find a place to feel at home.

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Students introduce themselves during a meeting for those interested in La Casa Latino Cultural Center at the center's location on Seventh Street.

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IU students have a laugh as they plan a skit during a call out meeting at La Casa.

The event served to inform students on how to get involved in Latino related organizations on campus and as a time to socialize.

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A patron receives body paint on her arm at the Asian Culture Center booth during CultureFest outside the IU Auditorium.

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LANGUAGE CONVERSATION CLUBS The Office of International Services offers many opportunities to practice almost any language you want to learn. They’re free, and the schedule is available at ois.iu.edu.

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FINDING YOUR PLACE IU offers opportunities to get involved, make friends

BY MOLLY SCHULTZ

It can be intimidating enough to start at a big school such as IU, but it can be even scarier in a totally new country.

Luckily, IU offers students countless opportunities to get involved and make new friends.

“We see the whole world,” said Sandy Britton, director of Leo R. Dowling International Center.

“Our mission is to give international students a home away from home.”

The International Center puts on workshops that enable students to learn about the U.S. classroom and offers tutoring services and conversation clubs so students may practice new languages or improve their English.

Britton said the center’s staff helps support students and encourages them to get involved with the campus.

The greek system also offers another way to expand a student’s extracurricular activities with fraternity options for men and sororities for women.

“We have students from all different values,” said Ashley Clark, a former IU Panhellenic Association executive officer. “Regardless of where they are from or background, we learn something from our broth-

ers and/or sisters and from every walk of life.”

About 18 percent of IU students go greek, including the on-campus houses, offcampus houses and multicultural organizations.

As a part of engaging in the greek community, a multitude of resources are available both at IU and in Bloomington. Members are involved with volunteering and philanthropy events. It can even provide connections to alumni and access to jobs.

The IU Usher Corp through the IU Auditorium is one of the most popular student organization on campus, and it offers another opportunity to get involved.

With the benefit of seeing at least six shows for free a year, there is a good reason why about 800 students of all backgrounds come out to sign up.

“We have a very inclusive atmosphere,” former Guest Services Manager Jennifer Maddox said. “And if you don’t have a friend, it is easy to make a close network of friends.”

Plus, the organization gives back to the community through Habitat for Humanity and community house kitchens, as well as to its volunteers through formal dances and award ceremonies.

“We see the whole world. Our mission is to give international students a home away from home.”

Sandy Britton, associate director for international student life

Finally, participating in intramural sports allows all students to increase their physical activity and get involved on campus.

Matt Ferdinand, a former graduate assistant of intramural sports, said he liked the exercise component to getting involved.

“I am a big proponent of leading an active and healthy life style, and intramurals does just that,” Ferdinand said.

Getting involved in intramural sports is a fairly popular way students get to know one another.

“Intramural sports is represented proportionally well with the IU population,” said Chance Young, former interim assistant director of intramural sports.

No matter what you choose to get involved with at IU, everyone is connected, Clark said.

“We wouldn’t be here without IU,” she said.

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BTOWN SHOPPING

BY DIANNE OSLAND

CLOTHING CACTUS FLOWER 322 E. Kirkwood Ave. $$ Bloomington’s one-stop shop for vintage clothing lovers, this store has the latest trends on the first floor, while the upstairs looks like a hip grandmother’s attic, just not as dusty.

URBAN OUTFITTERS 530 E. Kirkwood Ave. $$$ The latest trends for men and women are featured in this multilevel store, which is within walking distance of campus. Keep an eye out for the “College Night” sales,

which feature great discounts on clothes, shoes, homegoods and more several times a year.

COLLEGE MALL 2894 E. Third St. Need a new suit for an interview? Try Express or Macy’s. Affordable clothing and accessories?

Old Navy, Charlotte Russe or Aéropostale should do the trick. College Mall features more than 80 specialty stores and restaurants.

HOMEGOODS To furnish that new apartment or decorate your dorm room, check out these selections.

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Not everything fits in a suitcase. We’ve picked out a few of our favorite stores around Bloomington for anything you might need after moving in.

This one-stop shop has everything from kitchenware to dorm room essentials like blankets, lamps and chairs. You can also pick up any necessary appliances like microwaves or mini-fridges here.

The store also has clothing, technology, sporting goods, pharmaceutical and grocery departments.

HOOSIER-TO-HOOSIER SALE 1525 S. Rogers St. (The Warehouse) 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23 and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24 Shop used clothing, furniture, kitchen goods and more at the fifth annual Hoosier-to-Hoosier sale.

Hoosier to Hoosier is a reuse program that collects donations during student move-out every year, as well as from members of the community. All proceeds go to local charities. Be sure to show up early to get the best pick of the selection.

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Read through the OneStart Classifieds for buying and selling among IU students on everything from furniture and electronics to cars and bikes. Job postings, roommate requests, pet-sitting and more also pop up on the pages of OneStart Classifieds.

When you’re buying textbooks from this corner store, pick up an IU t-shirt or hat.

IU GEAR You’ll collect plenty of free t-shirts during Welcome Week and the rest of the year, but if you want to show your Hoosier spirit in the meantime or add another sweatshirt to the collection, check out these locations.

TRACKS 415 E. Kirkwood Ave. $-$$ Tracks doubles as a record/music and IU apparel shop. Come here for some of the best-priced sweatshirts, t-shirts and tanks.

IU BOOKSTORE 900 E. Seventh St. (inside the Indiana Memorial Union) $$$ Here you’ll find a large selection of IU gear from cardigan sweaters and leggings to jerseys and sweatshirts.

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Even though you might not have a car and are in an unfamiliar place, don’t worry — there are plenty of easy and free ways to navigate Bloomington and the areas around it.

Biking and walking The majority of students either bike or walk to class, which are the easiest ways to get around campus.

The city has many easily accessible bike paths.

“It is beautiful around campus, and I walk as my main source of exercise,” IU graduate Meredith Hanrahan said. “I don’t think any distance is too long to walk on campus.”

Buses Both the city and IU offer buses around campus and town. Bloomington Transit provides free transportation on any route to those with an IU student ID. A route commonly used by students is the 9, which goes to College Mall and Kroger, allowing easy access to groceries and shopping.

Visit bloomingtontransit.com to see all the routes.

IU buses also travel almost anywhere you need to go on campus, including Memorial Stadium and Third Street. For complete schedules and information, visit iubus.indiana.edu.

Taxis and other options If you can’t catch a bus and don’t feel like walking, you can always call a cab.

Rates are billed by zone, person and sometimes carry-on items, such as large suitcases.

Bloomington resident Emily Brown said cabs are a nice convenience.

“I don’t often use cabs, but it is good to have another option,” she said.

Local cab companies include Red Tire Taxi (812-2692690), E2 Taxi (812-961-8294) and Yellow Cab (812-3399744).

Zipcar Zipcars are cars parked on campus that can be checked out. After a registration process, you receive a card. You simply reserve a car at a certain time and pick it up.

For more information, visit zipcar.com/iub.

IU safety escort If it’s late at night and you’re not comfortable walking, you can call the IU Safety

Escort. This service will transport you from any campus location to another or from one off-campus location to a campus location, or vice versa, for free. For rules, hours and information, visit safety. indiana.edu. For a ride, call 812-855-SAFE (855-7233).

Travel to other countries or cities If you’re looking to explore Indianapolis or another part of the country and need to get to the airport, there are several options.

Bloomington Shuttle and Star of America both offer shuttle rides to the airport for $15, and they pick up from campus locations.

Bloomington resident Mi Sook Kim said the shuttle is worth it.

“Shuttles to Indianapolis Airport definitely make (it an) easier trip to other states.”

For information or to buy a ticket online, visit bloomingtonshuttle.com or soashuttle.com.

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An Adjustment Programs, services help students adapt to IU

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Census data from fall 2013 reported IU had 8,293 international students in attendance. More than half of all international students come from Asian countries, the most common being China.

Transition for many international students, however, can be difficult. Typical challenges might include loneliness and depression as a result of feeling left out of the domestic body.

The IU Office of International Services works to make students feel at home by offering a variety of programming including Cultural Connections—a new program designed to bring American and international students together to share cultures and form friendships.

“Some people might think the language is the most difficult problem, but the real challenge is the different culture and attitude,” said Jinsoo Cha, a former OIS intern who is from Korea. “Asian students are not used to speaking up in class.

I think a lot of students may be reluctant to changing the cultural attitudes that they are used to.”

Chinese graduate student Catherine Zou agreed.

“We have a different culture, and we live in different societies, so our topics of communication are different,” Zou said. “We aren’t always comfortable talking about topics we do not understand. Americans seem to talk about everything, like if their professor was late for class. We don’t really talk about stuff like this.

We don’t think it’s any of our business.”

Along with the programs offered by OIS, there are other services on campus of which international students can take advantage.

Counseling and Psychological Services is a free program through the IU Health Center where students can meet with professionals to discuss any issues, from academic to familial to emotional.

CAPS Director Dr. Nancy Stockton said many international students use the service.

“They come with concerns ranging from adjusting to a new place, new food, adjusting to the academic environment,” Stockton said. “They also sometimes come with more personal issues, like cop-

ing with a family member back home who might be ill, and we work out how to be supportive to the family member and how to be a student at the same time.”

Stockton also said CAPS works with and consults various centers on campus, such as the Asian Culture Center and OIS, to be informed on different cultures and experiences.

Regardless of where international students are from, the OIS does its best to help them feel welcome, despite challenges that might arise.

“If you look at why international students come here, it’s clearly because they are interested in this specific university and not just American culture,” said Rendy Schrader, OIS director of international student and scholar advising.

Schrader said while it’s easy for students to make friends from their own country, she would encourage them to step outside of that box. “International students need to be comfortable with participating in academic life as it relates to domestic students.”

Have a question?

Need help?

Would you like a conversation partner to help practice English?

Have questions about your visa and travel?

Feeling homesick?

Visit these places for more information.

Office of International Services Poplars 221 400 E. Seventh St. 812-855-9086 9 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday ois.iu.edu Counseling and Psychological Services IU Health Center 600 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-5711 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday healthcenter.indiana.edu/ counseling

MORE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ADJUST Language conversation clubs The Office of International Services offers an opportunity to practice several languages.

Sessions are free and open to all students. For more information, visit ois.iu.edu or email ois@iu.edu.

Cultural Connections This is a new program also initiated by the Office of International Services

to bring international and American students together for the purpose of sharing cultures and making friends.

Schedule will be posted at ois.iu.edu, after the fall semester begins.

Conversation Partners The Conversation Partners program works to provide an opportunity for students to exchange their skills and understanding of their native languages and cultures in an

informal environment.

To fill out the application form, and to get more information, please email ois@iu.edu or call 812-855-9086.

English practice sessions The Practical English Tutorials (P.E.T.) Program and the Conversation Partners Program are great opportunities to practice English with a native speaker. Sessions will start

in September and students should check ois.iu.edu for details after the semester starts.

Freshman seminar This is a seminar series for freshmen students that will focus on academic topics designed to enhance the new students’ experience at IU. Visit ois.iu.edu for more information.

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Words of wisdom Leaders across campus offer advice on how to make the most of your time at IU

“College provides a wonderful opportunity to sample different creative and professional endeavors.

This is the time to find what you are most passionate about. Learn to take care of yourself. For many of you, this will be the first time you are allowed to make every decision regarding your lifestyle. Find out what works for you, and try to live a healthy, productive life.

”Take advantage of all the worldclass cultural resources IU has to offer. IU’s arts scene rivals that of a big city. Your life as a student will be so enhanced and your education as a citizen of the world will be greatly enlarged. Good luck!”

Adelheid Gealt, IU Art Museum director

Doug Bauder, GLBT Student Support Services coordinator

“Back in 1991, when I was a freelance journalist, I interviewed a local philanthropist who was known for always finding the joy in life. I asked him what the secret was to his happiness. I keep his words on a frame on my desk. Here’s what he said.

‘If you want to feel good for an hour, take a nap. If you want to feel good for a day, go shopping. If you want to feel good for a month, take a vacation. If you want to feel good for a lifetime, help someone.’”

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“Reach out and become involved.

There are a number of leadership opportunities, and that is a great way for domestic and international students to be actively involved. Look for opportunities that foster personal and professional growth in a positive way, and utilize the resources available at IU to assist you in being a successful college student.”

Sandy Britton, Office of International Services associate director for international student life

“One, always remember why you are here — to learn and grow. That should be a priority and guide what you do the next four years. Two, surround yourself with people that will support and have a positive influence in your life. Three, never be afraid or embarrassed to ask for help. You are not the only one who will seek help, and that is why faculty and staff are here. Four, never be afraid or embarrassed to go beyond your comfort zone. College is the best place to challenge yourself and explore the unknown.”

Lillian Casillas-Origel, La Casa Latino Cultural Center director

“I would encourage incoming students to take advantage of the diversity on IU’s campus. Meet and interact with people of different ethnicities, faiths and nationalities.

It will help you develop as a person and give you insight into the world we live in.”

Eric Love, Office of Diversity Education director

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EXPLORE BLOOMINGTON

Throw a stone from the Sample Gates and you’re bound to hit at least one restaurant, shop or café on Kirkwood Avenue. Bloomington’s downtown scene is bustling with international flavor, vintage and vinyl.

Here, we point out some of our favorites.

THE BOOK CORNER 100 N. Walnut Ave. Located right on the square, The Book Corner is a cozy shop for book lovers.

The owners are more than willing to help you find what you’re looking for or recommend a good read.

THE POURHOUSE CAFÉ 314 E. Kirkwood Ave.

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IU and Bloomington memorabilia adorns the walls at Nick’s English Hut on Kirkwood Avenue.

The Pourhouse is more than your typical coffeeshop — 100 percent of the tips and profits are given to charities around the world.

Oh, and it also serves killer espresso drinks, pastries and gelato.

TD’S CDS & LPS 322 E. Kirkwood Ave. This is Bloomington’s underground record store, situated in the basement of the same venue that houses Cactus Flower and Soma Coffee House and Juice Bar. It offers an extensive collection of vinyl, tapes and CDs, categorized perfectly for any music buff.

NICK’S ENGLISH HUT 423 E. Kirkwood Ave. Few Hoosiers have left Bloomington without setting foot in this establishment. With old newspaper clippings, IU décor and televisions always set to that day’s big game, Nick’s epitomizes the IU spirit. For those 21 and older, make

sure to play a round of Sink the Biz. BLOOMINGTON BAGEL COMPANY 113 N. Dunn St. This local bagel shop has now been in business for more than 15 years. The bagels are boiled in-house daily, and the selection of spreads and toppings will never bore your taste buds.

BUFFALOUIE’S 114 S. Indiana Ave. Any wings lover should make his or her way to this Bloomington favorite, with its flavorful sauces and IUcentric décor. BuffaLouie’s also has live entertainment, including jazz combos, throughout the week.

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TASTE OF HOME

BY ALLISON BERRY

Being away from home can be difficult. Being away from any kind of food you consider familiar can make it even worse.

Luckily, Bloomington is home to many businesses that offer international options.

Whether you’re staying in to cook a favorite dish or spending the night on the town at a restaurant that offers international cuisine, you can find something to remind you of home.

To prepare you for nights when an American classic like peanut butter and jelly or Easy Mac just isn’t going to cut it, we’ve found some places to help you on your journey.

EATING OUT, ORDERING IN If you’re looking for some home-cooking or just want to try something new, eating out can be a great option.

Fourth Street is a popular place to find just what you’re looking for.

The area features a variety of ethnic eateries such as India Garden, Taste of India, the Turkish restaurant Anatolia and Anyetsang’s

Little Tibet. There are many other international establishments around town and along Fourth Street including Siam House, a local staple with its Thai specialties.

A great resource available to Bloomington residents is btownmenus.com, a website that provides delivery service from some of the best Bloomington restaurants. Mr. Delivery at mrdelivery.com/ browse/bloomington offers a similar service, and both offer dozens of delivery options as well as regular specials.

GROCERY SHOPPING Knowing exactly where to look for hard-to-find ingredients can make a trip to the market much less stressful.

Grocery stores such as Kroger and Marsh have aisles with international ingredients, and both stores have multiple locations in Bloomington.

Kroger has four locations in Bloomington, including a store at 528 S. College Ave. near campus and 1175 S. College Mall Road near the 9 bus route.

Marsh also has two locations around the IU campus

at 1825 N. Kinser Pike and 123 S. Kingston Drive near the mall. It offers a variety of kosher options and Indian, Asian, European and Hispanic products.

Marsh will also sometimes order a specialty item for you if you can’t find what you’re looking for.

Both of these markets offer discount cards, which you can get within the store and can lower the price you pay on select items.

Bloomingfoods offers a large selection of organic products and fresh produce at its stores near campus including 419 E. Kirkwood Ave., 316 W. Sixth St., 614 E. Second St., and 3220 E. Third St. Sahara Mart is also an option for international ingredients at either of its two Bloomington locations, one at 2611 E. Third St. and one at 106 E. Second St. The family-owned store prides itself on providing a wide variety of products, which include organic options, gluten-free products and international products from nearly every part of the world imaginable.

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IU trivia Questions 1 2

What is IU’s motto?

What is the name of IU’s mascot and nickname for students and fans?

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Many buildings on IU’s campus are made with this gray stone. What is it?

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Showalter Fountain is in the center of IU’s Fine Arts Plaza. What moment from Greek mythology does it depict?

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What ChineseAmerican architect designed the IU Art Museum?

There are many libraries on campus. Which one is famous for rare books and manuscripts including the Gutenberg Bible and volumes of Islamic poetry?

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Welcome to IU! To get to know the University better, check out these trivia questions.

How many do you know?

Answers

Elinor Ostrom won the Noble Prize in what area of research?

1. “Lux et Veritas.” This Latin motto translates as “Light and Truth.”

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Who was named IU’s “Man of the Century” before his death in 2000?

2. Hoosier. People cannot agree, however, on what the word Hoosier means. For more information, see p. 13.

6. The museum was designed by I.M. Pei. He also designed the Louvre Pyramid in Paris.

3. Limestone. Southern Indiana is famous for the production of this material, which is used in buildings around the world including the Empire State Building in New York City.

7. The Lilly Library. Want to visit? You can get more info at indiana.edu/~liblilly.

Who is considered to be the most successful collegiate soccer coach in the history of the sport?

What is an Arbutus?

4. The fountain’s sculpture depicts the Birth of Venus.

5. An Arbutus is a flowering tree. It’s also the name of IU’s yearbook. Want to have your

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8. IU’s Jerry Yeagley. The coach’s teams won six NCAA Championships, and he never had a losing season as coach from 1973-2003.

10. Herman B Wells, the University’s 11th president and long-time chancellor.

Wells was a much-beloved and visionary figure on campus.

Want to know more about Herman B Wells and other helpful information? Check out the stories in the Indiana Daily Student’s student guide, the Orienter, at idsnews.com/orienter.

9. Economics. Ostrom was a professor at IU until her death in June 2012.

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What is a Hoosier?

BY LISA TOMCKO

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “Hoosier” as a native or resident of Indiana.

But what does it really mean?

Steve Haller, senior director of Indiana Historical Society’s collections and library, wrote the article “The Meanings of Hoosier — 175 Years and Counting,” which examines the word’s origin and usage. He cautions those searching for a cut-and-dry answer.

“When you boil it all down, you will not find a decisive meaning or origin,” Haller said.

Although the etymology of Hoosier is unknown, several theories still live on.

One of the more likely explanations comes from former IHS secretary Jacob Piatt Dunn. After extensive research, Dunn concluded the word “Hoosier” likely derives from the word “hoozer,” which in the Cumberland dialect of England meant anything large, such as a hill. When Cumberland immigrants came to North America, their descendants applied the word to those who settled in the hills of southern Indiana.

Haller said Dunn’s theory has stood the test of time but isn’t well known.

“There’s a lot of folklore not supported by historical fact,” he said.

IU 2012 graduate Gretchen Krumwiede said she’s heard multiple stories about the word’s origin.

“I think the one I heard most often was that at a basketball game, someone’s ear fell off, and they held it up and said ‘Whose ear?’”

Krumwiede said.

Former Indiana Governor Joseph Wright had another theory. He said “Hoosier” came from a Native American word for corn — “hoosa.” The theory is doubtful, though, as no such

word has been found in any Native American languages.

In any case, Haller said the word’s linguistic origin is not as important as its 1800s usage.

At the time, Indiana was the Western frontier, and Haller said “Hoosier” carried mainly positive connotations. It was a way for Indiana residents to refer to themselves and for others to refer to them.

By the 1840s, Indiana government officials were calling their state the Hoosier state.

IU’s adoption of the Hoosier nickname for its athletic teams has given the word further meaning for those at IU. “From an athletic standpoint, it’s not a tangible thing,” IU Deputy Athletic Director Scott Dolson said.

“It’s more of a feeling and a way that you believe. It’s the way you carry yourself, the way you treat people, the way you show support for your school.”

IU 2013 graduate Ryan Diefenderfer said he agreed.

“Bloomington in general is a great cultural place, so that ties in with the school spirit and what being a Hoosier is for me, at least,” he said.

Krumwiede said being a Hoosier is about taking pride in one’s self and school.

“People are always really proud to say that they’re a Hoosier, that they’re from IU,” she said.

Dolson said that pride extends throughout the whole University.

“In general, whether you’re in IU athletics or the Kelley School of Business or what have you, everyone takes pride in the fact that they’re part of the Hoosier nation and they’re Hoosiers,” Dolson said.

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Welcome to campus. Mark your calendars and check out these IU traditions and events during your stay in Bloomington.

Welcome Week, Aug. 18-22

When students move in or return to Bloomington, Welcome Week begins. IU puts on a series of events during the week including CultureFest, a cultural food fest; Spirits and Traditions of IU, an IU pep rally; and more to welcome students back to campus.

This year’s edition concludes with a concert on Aug. 23 featuring Krewella and Chance the Rapper. Visit fye.indiana.edu/orientation/ welcome-week for more information.

For graduate students

J110 Foundations of Journalism and Mass Communication

J500 Intro to Mass Media Research

J210 Visual Communication J261 Sports Journalism

Every fall across the country, schools and groups organize special activities for their alumni. IU is no different.

The week features a variety of events such as a parade, a “Nearly Naked Mile” run and the Homecoming football game against Michigan State on Oct. 18.

Alumni and students alike participate in tailgating, or small cookouts and parties that take place in the stadium parking lot and nearby fields before the big game.

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J321 Principles of Public Relations J375 Race, Gender and the Media

J502 Data Analysis for Journalists J510 Media and Society

J552 Reporting the Arts

J560 Building an Online Portfolio J560 Video Storytelling

J572 The Press and the Constitution

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Homecoming, Oct. 13-17

Whether you’re a die-hard journalist or a world citizen fascinated by the news, we have a class for you. Here’s just a sample: For undergraduate students

Children, and every fall the 36-hour dance marathon occurs.

The event includes dancing, performances and the sharing of stories from families benefitting from Riley Hospital’s stories. To get involved or learn more about IUDM, visit their website at iudm.org.

Every spring, teams of four make their way around the quarter-mile cinder track at Bill Armstrong Stadium in the country’s largest collegiate cycling race. Men and women ride in separate races, with the men completing 200 laps, or 50 miles, and the women completing 100 laps.

The annual Little 500 race has brought several celebrities to town to watch the race. President Barack Obama made a stop at the 2008 women’s race while on the campaign trail and professional cyclist Lance Armstrong once called it “the coolest event I ever attended.”

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IUDM is IU’s dance marathon, the second largest student-run philanthropic organization in the nation.

Students work year round fundraising and raising awareness for Indianapolisbased Riley Hospital for

IU Fight Song “INDIANA, OUR INDIANA” Learn the words of the song students sing during athletic events to cheer on our teams.

Indiana, our Indiana Indiana, we’re all for you We will fight for the cream and crimson For the glory of old IU Never daunted, we cannot falter In the battle, we’re tried and true Indiana, our Indiana Indiana, we’re all for you!

Lyrics by Russel P. Harker and music from “The Viking March” by Karl L. Kin.

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Need more information? Go to journalism.indiana.edu.

such as IU, it’s all of the spirit and traditions surrounding our athletics. In the fall, go out to a soccer game. IU’s men’s soccer team won the national championship in 2012.

Our football team might not have the best record, but it’s worth going to a game at Memorial Stadium. In the winter and spring, start practicing your cheers for the IU basketball season. The Crimson Guard is the largest basketball student section in the country, and the fans are always yelling loud for our team in cream and crimson at Assembly Hall.

IU has more than 600 student athletes involved in 24 varsity sports. If there’s one thing that’s great about going to a large public university

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Just FYI

Here are a few key terms that are useful to know around campus, so read and memorize. Don’t worry, there will not be a quiz.

A&H Courses categorized as Arts and Humanities by the College of Arts and Sciences.

AI Associate instructor. Usually a graduate student assisting the professor in lecturing and discussion parts of classes.

Big Ten The collegiate athletic conference of which IU is a member. The other schools in the Big Ten are Purdue, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Northwestern, Iowa and Nebraska. Rutgers and Maryland joined in 2014.

Bursar The office that bills tuition and room and board fees. The Bursar’s office is located in Poplars Building W100 at 400 E. Seventh St. Campus Access card In addition to being a photo ID, your campus access card serves as your library card, bus pass, residence hall meal card and debit card.

COAS College of Arts and Sciences.

Sometimes called simply “the College.”

Dead week The final week of classes before final exams.

Greek system The sororities (women) and fraternities (men) that make up about 20 percent of the IU student population.

The houses’ names are combinations of letters from the Greek alphabet.

HPER (pronounced “hyper”) The School of Public Health was formerly called the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

The term is commonly used to refer to classes offered through the school and the recreation and sporting

facilities that are located in the same building.

IDS Indiana Daily Student. The student-run newspaper published daily and available for free around campus.

IMU Indiana Memorial Union.

Often referred to as “the Union,” located at 900 E. Seventh St. IUSA IU Student Association. IU’s student government.

IUSF IU Student Foundation. A nonprofit organization that raises funds for the University.

IUSF sponsors the Little 500 bike race and other events.

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RA Resident assistant. An upperclassman peer leader living on each floor of each residence hall. You can go to them for help with adjusting to college or problems with your roommate and advice on just about anything.

RPS Residential Programs and Services. The division that handles all things related to a student’s living environment, including dorm rooms, meal plans and programming.

S&H Courses categorized as Social and Historical Studies by COAS.

Little Five The famous Little 500 bicycle race and the week of events surrounding it. The women’s and men’s races will take place April 24-25, 2015.

SID Your 10-digit student ID number is used to access transcripts or schedules online. It’s also used at the Health Center and sometimes required by professors when taking tests.

MAC Musical Arts Center, located at 101 N. Jordan Ave. across from Read Center. This venue is the site of the Jacobs School of Music opera performances and Ballet Department shows.

SRSC Student Recreational Sports Center. Located on Law Lane, it is a 204,000 square-foot facility offering more than 400 workout machines in addition to other programs and courts for fitness.

N&M Courses categorized as Natural and Mathematical Sciences by COAS.

UITS University Information Technology Services. Deals with all things computerand technology-related on campus.

Office hours Times your professors set aside each week to be available to answer questions you have about their classes.

ONESTART onestart.iu.edu. A site that gives you access to your student Imail or Umail account, schedules, transcripts, grades and other University services.

ONCOURSE oncourse.iu.edu. An online portal for IU faculty and students to use to keep in contact for classes. Professors and students can post resources, set up message boards and more on pages made for each particular class.

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