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Explore Life at IU Welcome! Every day you’ll find dozens—if not hundreds— of things to do on and around campus. And the start of your freshman year is one of the best times to find out what IU and Bloomington have to offer. Whether you’re interested in the whimsical or the helpful, the artsy or the sporty, we’ve got something for you. Read on to find just a small sampling of the essential upcoming events that will give you a taste of life at IU Bloomington.
Need something for your residence hall room? Start at the Hoosier to Hoosier Sale on August 22, where you may be able to furnish your entire room for less than $25. You’ll be shopping for a good cause while helping to keep reusable items out of the landfill. It’s never too early to build your resume. Attend Hoosier First Year Leadership Orientation on August 29, the Student Involvement Fair on September 2, and the Alternative Break Fair on September 3. Then, on September 17, kick off your career with the Fall Career and Internship Fair. Like to eat and sleep? Of course you do! Come to the IU Art Museum on September 10 for Big Red Eats Green, where you can try some local food, enjoy live music and art, and get involved in your local food community. And on September 21, get tips and tricks to increase your concentration and balance your mood when you attend Help Me Sleep!
Hoosier to Hoosier Sale Saturday, August 22 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Warehouse 1525 S. Rogers Street Hoosier First Year Leadership Orientation Saturday, August 29 1–6 p.m. Student Activities Tower, IMU Academic Support Centers Open Sunday, August 30 Evening Briscoe, Teter, Forest Quads
MoneySmarts Tuesday, September 1 6:30 p.m. La Casa/Latino Cultural Center
Big Red Eats Green Thursday, September 10 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Outside of the IU Art Museum
Student Involvement Fair Wednesday, September 2 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Dunn Meadow
Fall Career and Internship Fair Thursday, September 17 4–7 p.m. Alumni Hall, IMU
Alternative Break Fair Thursday, September 3 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Frangipani Room, IMU Open House Wednesday, September 9 9–11 p.m. Kirkwood Observatory
Help Me Sleep! Monday, September 21 3:30–4:30 p.m. Wells Library E159
National Recovery Month Speaker: Tara Conner Tuesday, September 22 6 p.m. IMU Whittenberger Auditorium Conquer Procrastination Monday, September 28 3:30–4:30 p.m. Wells Library E159 Navigating Your IU Experience: Explore Majors & More Tuesday, September 29 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Alumni Hall, IMU
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Just Hang Out Your first weeks of college are a great time for meeting new people and maybe even reconnecting with your high school buddies. Whether you want to make new friends or keep the old, come hang out at some of the social events going on across campus.
Are you good at basketball, lousy at basketball, or somewhere in between? Doesn’t matter. Grab a friend and head to the Wildermuth Intramural Center for the Knockout Challenge on August 26. On September 4, get your glow on and kick off the football season with the Football Glow Run at Memorial Stadium. All new students are invited to participate in the annual Freshman Run-On occurring just before kickoff of the first IU home football game September 5.
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Want to find out what the Indiana Memorial Union has to offer? Check out Late Nite on August 28 (and every Friday night during the semester) for a taste of food, fun, and entertainment. And come to the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 5, where you can get fresh produce straight from the farmer who grew it.
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Semester Kickoff at Recreational Sports Monday, August 24 Various times SRSC and WIC Knockout Challenge Wednesday, August 26 8:30 p.m. WIC Asian Fair and Welcome Reception Thursday, August 27 4:30–6 p.m. Asian Culture Center PRIDE Extravaganza Thursday, August 27 7 p.m. Alumni Hall, IMU
Late Nite Friday, August 28 10 p.m.–2 a.m. IMU
IU Volleyball Game Saturday, September 12 Noon University Gym
Late Nite Friday, September 18 10 p.m.–2 a.m. IMU
Football Glow Run Friday, September 4 9 p.m. Memorial Stadium
IU Women’s Soccer Game Sunday, September 13 2 p.m. Bill Armstrong Stadium
IU Men’s Soccer Game Wednesday, September 23 7:30 p.m. Bill Armstrong Stadium
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market Saturday, September 5 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Downtown Bloomington
Science Café: Game Theory Finch’s Brasserie Tuesday, September 15 6:30 p.m. 514 E. Kirkwood Avenue
IU Field Hockey Game Sunday, September 27 Noon Field Hockey Complex
Freshman Run-On Saturday, September 5 3 p.m. Football Practice Field
National Hispanic Month Reception Tuesday, September 15 4–6 p.m. Mathers Museum
Late Nite Friday, September 11 10 p.m.–2 a.m. IMU
Freshman Outreach Picnic Wednesday, September 16 5:30–6:30 p.m. Asian Culture Center
Latino Games Night Thursday, October 1 6–10 p.m. Mathers Museum Late Nite Friday, October 2 10 p.m.–2 a.m. IMU
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Be Entertained The arts and entertainment scene in Bloomington is huge. Retro movies and cult classics? Check. Live music? Check. Live theatre? Check. Fine art? Check. No matter what you’re into, chances are you’ll find it here.
From movies to plays, from galleries to museum exhibits, you can dabble in a wide range of arts here in Bloomington. Party on at Wayne’s World at the IU Cinema on September 12 or check out some decidedly non-sparkly vampires at Lost Boys on September 25. Live theatre more your speed? See Hedda Gabler on September 30 or The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars on October 3. Plenty of exhibitions open this fall. On September 8, check out Monroe County @ Work, part of fall 2015 Themester. Attend the opening reception of For Love or Money at the Kinsey Institute on September 11. Or check out Coffee House Night at the IU Art Museum on September 17 or October 1—sample coffees from around the world, enjoy live music, and complete a gallery scavenger hunt during extended museum hours. Stroll the Downtown Bloomington Gallery Walk any time of the year. You’ll find a wealth of artwork in nine distinct galleries whose atmospheres range from sophisticated to funky.
Modern Times Monday, August 31 7 p.m. IU Cinema Gallery Walk Friday, September 4 5–7 p.m. Downtown Bloomington Monroe County @ Work Exhibit Tuesday, September 8 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Monroe County History Center For Love or Money Exhibit Opening Reception Friday, September 11 5–7 p.m. Kinsey Institute, Morrison Hall Wayne’s World Saturday, September 12 7 p.m. IU Cinema
Of Mice and Men Monday, September 14 7:30 p.m. Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Lotus in the Park Saturday, September 26 Noon–5 p.m. Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park 331 S. Washington Street
Coffee House Night Thursday, September 17 5–7:30 p.m. IU Art Museum
Hedda Gabler Wednesday, September 30 7:30 p.m. Ruth N. Halls Theatre Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center
The Power of Words Monday, September 21 7:30 p.m. IU Auditorium Special Exhibitions Opening Reception Friday, September 25 6:30–8 p.m. IU Art Museum Lost Boys Friday, September 25 9:30 p.m. IU Cinema
The Bull, the Moon and the Coronet of Stars Saturday, October 3 7:30 p.m. Bloomington Playwrights Project, 107 W. Ninth Street Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra Sunday, October 4 7:30 p.m. IU Auditorium
Coffee House Night Thursday, October 1 5–7:30 p.m. IU Art Museum
Pillow Talk Monday, October 5 3 p.m. IU Cinema
Gallery Walk Friday, October 2 5–7 p.m. Downtown Bloomington
Live from Bloomington Wednesday, October 7 7–9 p.m. Starbucks, IMU
Serial Mom Friday, October 2 10 p.m. IU Cinema
Tremors Friday, October 9 9:30 p.m. IU Cinema
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We could list every event that’s happening at IU Bloomington this fall, but you’ve got enough ginormous books to keep track of, don’t you? If you want more than just this small taste of what’s coming up, check out the FYE website at fye.indiana.edu.
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