Undergraduate Research Conference submissions due soon
By: Claire McKenna
Staff-Writer
This year’s Undergraduate Research Conference will be held April 18. Conference abstract submissions are due by 11:59 p.m., March 28. Students in any academic program at IU South Bend or another undergraduate institution can submit their work, which may include independent work or an assignment for a class, as well as creative projects. Students can also organize a panel. For more information, contact Brett Labbe or A.J. Schmitz, URC co-chairs or visit academics.iusb.edu/research-office/undergraduate-research-conference.
Menstrual product drive will benefit women in need
By: Evelyn Kowalski
Staff-Writer
The Honors Club is hosting a menstrual product drive to help young women in Malawi access the supplies they need to stay in school while menstruating. Some donations will also go to local centers like St. Margaret’s House and the YWCA. Donation boxes can be found in all campus buildings and the Honors Lounge through March 14. Honors students can earn one service hour by donating five packages of menstrual products (place donations in a bag with your name to ensure credit).
Real ID requirement starts soon; check your ID for compliance
By: Ashley Bergeron
Staff-Writer
Starting May 7, a Real ID will be required to board commercial planes and enter certain facilities. This can be a compliant driver license, permit or identification card. The Indiana requirements are to present the following original documents: one to establish identity, at least one to establish lawful status, one with your name and full Social Security number and two with your name and Indiana residential address (P.O. box addresses not accepted). If your current name doesn’t match the name on your documents, you will need government-issued documentation to verify your identity. You can see if your ID is a Real ID by looking for a star in the corner.
SMART summer fellowship accepting applications
By: Ashley Bergeron
Staff-Writer
Student-Mentor Academic Research Teams (SMART) summer fellowship applications are open now through March 24 at 5 p.m. Students can receive $2250 for five weeks (200 hours) or $4500 for 10 weeks (400 hours) of research or creative activity. Student-mentor teams can also apply for grants up to $2000. Fellowship winners will qualify to travel to a conference or equivalent event to present their project. Depending on the budgets proposed, the SMART committee can fund up to 10 students. For more information, scan the QR code or contact SMART Chair Andy Schnabel ([email protected]) or Grant Coordinator Erika Zynda ([email protected]).
