STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
At IU Auditorium, it is our priority to ensure that students have an outstanding college experience. We strive not only to make our venue accessible to students but to facilitate a deeper engagement with and appreciation for the arts. We achieve this through offering steep discounts to IU Bloomington students, as well as through educational programs and mentorships, allowing us to interact with students and provide relevant experiences outside of the programs themselves.
E DUCATIO N A L P RO G RA M M I NG With each act that we bring to IU Auditorium, we aim to provide Indiana University students with relevant educational programming. These programs range from masterclasses and Q&As to wardrobe walkthroughs and backstage production tours. They frequently allow students the chance of a lifetime to meet and learn from visiting artists and professionals that have experience in their field of study. Not only do students find these interactions informative and inspiring, but artists are also often willing to assist aspiring students who show interest in careers in the arts.
MENTORS HIP Several IU Auditorium staff members and departments serve as mentors for students, both graduate and undergraduate. Last November, with the generous support of Jim and Joyce Grandorf, IU Auditorium hosted the inaugural Grandorf Leadership Summit. All student staff and volunteers were invited to attend this one-day conference aimed at cultivating leadership and professional skills in Auditorium students. Also this year, we aided Union Board with logistics and the financial components of their annual Welcome Week Block Party and for An Evening with Antoni Porowski in December.
L EAR N IN G L ABO RATO RY Although learning for the sake of learning has its intrinsic rewards, participation in real-world situations deepens students’ understanding and experience. IU Auditorium creates opportunities for students to experience the live event industry by training them in roles such as volunteer ushers, box office clerks, and guest services personnel. We also employ student interns in our administrative offices, providing them with real-world skills in marketing, development, event management, and educational outreach. These opportunities allow students to explore career paths and build their resume experience while establishing essential connections with potential employers.
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