All May and August 2007 graduates:
Before the official graduation cermony in Assembly Hal, please come to the Biology graduation reception:
Date: THIS SATURDAY, May 5, 2007
Time: 11-1, with a short ceremony at around 12pm
Place: Jordan Hall Atrium
Light refreshments will be served (including lots of bottled water to combat the heat). Please RSVP to Mary Ann at [...]
Archive for April, 2007
Biology Graduation Reception
Posted in Advising Announcements, Graduation Info, Important Stuff! on April 30, 2007 | Comments Off
Regular scheduling resumed!
Posted in Advising Announcements on April 30, 2007 | Comments Off
Now that most people are done with fall registration, we are resuming our normal scheduling procedures.
If you would like a scheduled appointment (usually mornings or early afternoon), please call or visit our office to schedule.
If you would like a walk-in appointment, hours are 2-3:30pm Monday-Thursdaqy and 1-2:30pm Friday.
Office Hours: Starting next week, our office will [...]
Summer job opportunity – personal care assistant in Croatia
Posted in Career on April 30, 2007 | Comments Off
Want to spend your summer on a Mediterranean beach? Want to get paid doing it?
Wheelchair-bound female law student seeks a personal care attendant while she studies abroad in Croatia this summer. Assistance is needed between June 17th and August 7th. No prior experience is necessary, pay is negotiable. Applicants who already have a passport are [...]
Biology undergrad awards ceremony – this afternoon!
Posted in Advising Announcements, Important Stuff! on April 27, 2007 | Comments Off
Come to the Biology Department Undergraduate Scholarships and Awards Ceremony!
Date: TODAY!
Time: 3pm
Place: JHA100
Refreshments will be served afterwards. Come and cheer on your instructors and classmates!
Ethics research stipends from the Poynter Center:
Posted in Research Opportunities on April 27, 2007 | Comments Off
Research stipends for ethics research – download the application below!
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Research Stipends in Practical Ethics for Undergraduates
Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions
The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions announces Research Stipends in Practical Ethics for IUB undergraduates. The stipends of up to $200 each will be awarded to [...]
Environmental sustainability internships
Posted in Career on April 27, 2007 | Comments Off
An opportunity for internship funding for students interested in environmental sustainability:
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To: Members of the Indiana University community
From: Michael Hamburger, Paul Sullivan, co-chairs, Indiana University Task Force on Campus Sustainability
Indiana University has recently undertaken a major initiative to address campus-wide issues of environmental sustainability in campus operations, academic programs, and university-community relations (see http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/5453.html for additional [...]
Hot changes in the UTI program! Stipend is increasing!
Posted in Advising Announcements, Career, Cool Classes, Important Stuff! on April 25, 2007 | Comments Off
Hot changes in the UTI program! Starting in Fall 2007, the stipend for returning UTIs will go up to $900!!!
With that in mind, Undergraduate Teaching Interns are still needed during Fall 2007 for the following classes:
L104 – Introduction to Biology Lectures
1:00P – 2:15P, TR – Dr. Mojonnier
Topic: The Biology of the Senses
L111 – Evolution and [...]
Jobs at Pfizer!
Posted in Career on April 25, 2007 | Comments Off
If you’re looking for a job in the pharmaceutical industry, please read the message below from the Career Development Center.
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We are Pfizer Global Research & Development (PGRD), the largest pharmaceutical R&D organization in the world.
Summer field work in Corydon
Posted in Career on April 25, 2007 | Comments Off
Here is a summer field work job near Corydon; please reply to the contact below. ~Anna
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Allegheny woodrats are listed as a state endangered species in Indiana and some level of conservation status is extended to this species in the majority of states in which they occur. As part of a joint research effort with Indiana [...]
P204 Psychological and Biological Bases of Human Sexuality
Posted in Advising Announcements on April 25, 2007 | Comments Off
Here’s a new Psychology class for fall. If you are completing a Psychology minor, please speak with the advisors there (855-2151) to see if this will count – it is NOT a 3-400 level class. However, it sounds interesting! ~Anna
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P204 Psychological and Biological Bases of Human Sexuality (3 cr.) N & M P: P101, P106, [...]
Anthropology E210 Human Diversity – Fall 2007 S&H course
Posted in Cool Classes on April 25, 2007 | Comments Off
Confused about race, gender, culture?
And what these controversial terms have to do with you?
Come find out more about it!
Anthropology E210 “HUMAN DIVERSITY”
Instructor: Shane Greene
T/R 4-5:15pm
Detailed Course Description:
Global LLC courses – Fall 2007
Posted in Cool Classes on April 25, 2007 | Comments Off
Below courses are being offered by the Global Village in Fall 2007. Open to all IU undergraduates.
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GLLC-S104-22241 Understanding the Cold War (3 cr.) (S&H)
More Biology Department job openings
Posted in Career on April 23, 2007 | Comments Off
Applicants are being sought for the following positions within the Biology Department. Note that the full time research technician position should be applied for on-line; individuals interested in the administrative assistant part-time hourly position may apply directly to Dr. Tom Donahue.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Biology (SS0F)
DONATE YOUR BODY TO SCIENCE: Volunteer at WonderLab!
Posted in Volunteer Opportunities on April 23, 2007 | Comments Off
WonderLab has volunteering opportunities all summer long to fit any schedule.
Museum volunteers make WonderLab “user friendly” for visitors of all ages. Register to attend one of these summer training sessions:
Thursday, May 10
or
Wednesday, June 6
Both are from from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at WonderLab.
BubbleFest volunteers help kids become “bubbleologists” at the 11th Annual BubbleFest on Saturday, [...]
Biology job at IUB!
Posted in Career on April 19, 2007 | Comments Off
Are there any jobs in or around the Biology Department?
Yes! You’re in luck!
The Center for Genomics and Bioinformatics has just posted about an employment opportunity for undergraduates. If you’re interested, you’ll need to go to www.IUCareers.com to read the full job description.
It makes great sense to register at IUCareers.com. You can browse different employers’ postings [...]
Quick chemistry reminders
Posted in Advising Announcements, Bio Courses on April 19, 2007 | Comments Off
Does Chemistry C343 Count as an Upper Level Biology Lab?
No. C343 is a Chemistry lab. Biology majors need to take upper level Biology lectures and labs. The only exception is Biochemistry—and therefore it’s listed as an approved Biology lecture.
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While we’re talking about Chemistry, why can’t I get into C118?
CHEM C118 is closed. If you want [...]
Lectures and labs reminder
Posted in Advising Announcements, Bio Courses, Cool Classes on April 19, 2007 | Comments Off
Biology Lectures and Labs
Are you confused about what classes count for upper level lectures and labs? Be confused no more! The Biology website lists the classes that count for lectures and labs right here.
The following lectures and labs, and lecture/lab combos are closed: L313 Cell Bio Lab, L323 Molecular Biology, and P451 Integrative Human Physiology. [...]
Need IW for the summer?
Posted in Cool Classes on April 19, 2007 | Comments Off
On behalf of the Comparative Literature Department, I’m passing along the news that in Summer I, CMLT C205 12421 Comparative Literary Analysis: Narrating Travel still has seats available.
This course is Intensive Writing and A&H.
CMLT-C 205/12421
Comparative Literary Analysis: Narrating Travel
V. Halloran ~ Summer Session I ~ TWR 11:30-1:30
Intensive Writing and A & H
This is an introductory [...]
Do you like American Idol? Check out the SAPHA meeting on 4/24!
Posted in Student Meetings, Volunteer Opportunities on April 19, 2007 | Comments Off
A message from Student Advocates for Public Health Awareness (SAPHA):
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Attention to all students interested in global health:
For our mass meeting Tuesday, April 24, Student Advocates for Public Health Awareness (SAPHA) in conjunction with Americans for Informed Democracy will be sponsoring an evening dedicated to raising global health awareness.
Need CHEM C103 this summer?
Posted in Advising Announcements, Cool Classes, Important Stuff!, Registration Info on April 19, 2007 | Comments Off
If you need CHEM C103 this summer as preparation for C117 in the fall, please sign up NOW! CHEM C103 is about to be cancelled if enough students don’t sign up.
Remember – CHEM C103 fulfills your MATH prerequisite for CHEM C117. It will also help provide you with the chemistry knowledge to pass the Chemistry [...]
