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IU South Bend’s celebration of women in leadership

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer    IU South Bend is home to remarkable leaders, past, present and future. Several notable community members, alumni, and a former employee will be welcomed to campus on March 30 in honor of Women’s History Month. All of these distinguished guests are women in leadership roles, and they will participate in a […]

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Angels along the way

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer    When meeting Dr. Monica Porter, vice-chancellor of student affairs and diversity, dean of students, the adjectives “well versed,” “elegant” and “social advocate” come to mind. At the forefront of Porter’s professional mission is to appear approachable to students. As she pays forward respect for experiences she had with “angels along the […]

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From scientist to leader: getting to know Chancellor Susan Elrod

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer    Looking back on her ten years of experience in leadership, IU South Bend Chancellor Susan Elrod shares her motivations, inspirations, and advice for students in celebration of women in leadership during Women’s History Month.     From working as a faculty member to stepping into leadership positions, Elrod has a passion for making […]

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From Students to Playwrights: Mya Piccione and Dan Klimczak

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer    Senior Theater majors Mya Piccione and Dan Klimczak take audiences back to the trauma of the pandemic’s onset in March 2020 through the eyes of 22 year old Eve living in New York City, in their loose adaptation of “Everyman” from the 16th century. That’s right, Piccione and Klimczak are playwrights.  […]

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Get Your Tickets Now to Stream Michele’s Little Hearts Theatre production at IU South Bend, “Tortoise vs. Hare 2: This Time It’s Personal!”

By: Connie Klimek Staff-writer    Curious as to the whereabouts of the Tortoise and the Hare? They certainly left a legacy, which their grandchildren expand upon in the Michele’s Little Hearts Theatre production at IU South Bend. Stream and support the show IU South Bend students and staff have spent months working on, to bring you […]

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Meet Director, Hannah Freeto

By: Connie Klimek Staff-writer Meet the Director for the Michele’s Little Hearts Theatre production at IU South Bend, Hannah Freeto. Freeto is a junior theatre performance major with a minor in marketing at IU South Bend, graduating in Spring 2023. Freeto is directing “Tortoise vs. Hare 2: This Time It’s Personal!” This show is a […]

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“Boo to You” brings tricks and treats to IU South Bend

By: Emily Hinds and Connie Klimek Staff-Writers    Friends and family of all ages came together to join IU South Bend`s Halloween Festival, “Boo to You,” on Oct. 28th.     Located on two of the basketball courts in the Student Activities Center, IU South Bend hosted a Halloween themed festival consisting of trick-or-treating, carnival games, halloween themed […]

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Active Minds opens conversation regarding Derek Chauvin’s verdict

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer IU South Bend Chapter of Active Minds hosted a discussion via zoom exploring thoughts and feelings on Derek Chauvin’s trial and guilty verdict.  Nicole Haas, co-president of Active Minds, greeted attendees and gave Kevin Griffith, executive director of Student Advocacy and Community Engagement, an introduction. Griffith welcomed participants and said, “This […]

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Share a piece of your culture in the International Student Organization’s Cookbook

By: Connie Klimek Staff-Writer The International Student Organization at IU South Bend is in the midst of creating a cookbook for all students to share cultural recipes with the university community.  The hope for this cookbook is to evolve into a tradition for future Titans to participate in while continuing to expand the amount and […]

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Titans Mentoring Titans looking to expand in the next year

Connie Klimek Staff-Writer After celebrating a successful first year, IU South Bend’s peer mentor program, Titans Mentoring Titans, is looking to expand with new mentors, as many as possible.  Involvement in Titans Mentoring Titans benefits mentors just as much as mentees. As the program’s sponsor, Mentor Collective, provides mentors with information regarding networking and how […]