The Horizon

Thanks, but then again, no thanks

IUS Horizon • November 10, 2009

The vast majority of students, faculty and administrators at IU Southeast are motivated and enthusiastic about what they do.

Choose the right door

IUS Horizon • October 26, 2009

In my life I’ve witnessed the arrival of microwave ovens, VCRs, CDs and DVDs, cell phones and the Internet.

An expectation is the outcome one hopes for in a given situation. A lot has been said about unrealistic expectations and the pitfalls of having them, and I agree we should spend time examining our expectations to ensure they are in the realm of the possible.

A water story

IUS Horizon • September 21, 2009

I only drink steam distilled water. I buy it by the gallon and at home I pour it into a pitcher fitted with a charcoal filter, further purifying it.

Student activity fee distributed

IUS Horizon • August 26, 2009

Along with tuition, parking and technology fees, all IUS students pay a Student Activity Fee. The fee is calculated at $5 per credit hour, up to 12 hours, so the maximum any student pays per semester is about $60.

New parking permits

IUS Horizon • August 26, 2009

IU Southeast has implemented a new parking permit program this year. Beginning with the fall semester, all students parking on campus must display the new parking permit on their car’s windshield.

Heart walk

IUS Horizon • April 11, 2009

A group of more than 50 people, comprised of Alpha Phi members and alumni, IUS students, parents, siblings and members of the community, gathered in McCullough Plaza to participate in the Alpha Phi-sponsored, three-mile Heart Walk on Saturday, April 4.

Mailboxes provide security

IUS Horizon • February 21, 2009

New, locked mailboxes were installed in Crestview Hall in time for the spring semester. These replaced the former, cubby-style mailboxes.

Ice Storm 2009

IUS Horizon • February 4, 2009

An ice storm hit the IUS campus Jan. 27.

Couple gets help from community, friends

IUS Horizon • November 22, 2008

“I was talking with my friend Jana about the situation, my son in the hospital and my husband out of work. I was talking about how the only thing to do would be to drop out of school. I’m not the best student and I didn’t think anyone would miss me.”

Honors literature at higher level

IUS Horizon • November 8, 2008

The college experience is different for everyone, but there are three things every student can count on in every class. There’s the curriculum, the classroom and the instructor. One class offered at IU Southeast this semester has those three things, at a slightly higher level.

Speaking for the trees

IUS Horizon • October 25, 2008

On Saturday, Oct. 18, children and their caregivers gathered on the second floor of the IUS Library to participate in a community outreach program titled, “Who Speaks for the Trees?” Barbara Thompson-Book,...