The Horizon

Students experience culture in coffee

IUS Horizon • December 2, 2012

Students struggling to stay awake or complete assignments before finals week found rejuvenation in the taste of Bunna, a strong Ethiopian coffee brought directly from Africa to IU Southeast. The Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony took place at the Adult Student Center on Nov. 14, hosted by Senait Mareligne, a close friend of Kim Pelle, coordinator for the Adult Student Center. “Senait and I met through a mutual friend at World Fest,” Pelle said. “Since then, we have worked together to help the UniKids foundation.”

Grenadiers chop down St. Mary-of-the-Woods

IUS Horizon • November 25, 2012

The IUS women’s basketball team set multiple records in the first game of the women’s Thanksgiving Tournament hosted by IU Southeast. The Grenadiers dominated St. Mary-of-the-Woods with a final score of 148-101 to set personal and national records. The Grenadiers came close to securing the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Conference Record Award for most points scored in a single game and in a single half.

Student zombies infected with dancing fever

IUS Horizon • November 9, 2012

Zombified prom kings and queens filled the Hoosier Room for the first ever Zombie Prom, hosted by the English Club on Nov. 2. Students engaged in an open-mic reading session to start the night, snacked on food and danced the night away, zombie style. The open mic reading session included poems and fiction pieces written by students. Karyl Anne Geary, English senior and president of the English Club, said they hosted the event to do something fun and try to attract some new members for the English Club.

Students expose alter egos

IUS Horizon • November 5, 2012

Glitter, wigs, costumes, fake beards and more could be found in the Ogle Center Oct. 27 for the Gay Straight Alliance’s Drag Show. This was the first drag show of the school year, with the second to follow in March 2013. Dylan Kidwell, secondary education sophomore and GSA president, said he thought the show went well. “We didn’t have as big of a crowd as I would have liked, but the turnout was great,” Kidwell said. “It gives us something to push harder for in the spring.”

IUS set to host KIAC championship

IUS Horizon • October 28, 2012

The Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selected IU Southeast to host the semifinal and championship games this year. “I’m very honored to host the KIAC this year,” Joe Glover, athletic director, said. Previously, the KIAC was a Kentucky-school conference only, but it has now expanded to Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania, adding more teams to the competition throughout the years.

Tigers caged by Grenadiers in rematch

IUS Horizon • October 21, 2012

The Grenadiers hosted the Campbellsville Tigers on Oct. 11. The game was close during all five sets. When the Tigers and Grenadiers met at the beginning of the season, IU Southeast fell to Campbellsville in fair sets. The Grenadiers previously played the Tigers on Aug. 28, where they were defeated 25-16, 23-25, 25-15, 25-19. Going into the rematch, Sara Schum, sophomore middle blocker, said the team was more prepared to face off against the Tigers.

IUS organizations harvest fun for local children

IUS Horizon • October 14, 2012

Amid inflatables, roasted corn stands, several strollers and attendees dressed in sweatshirts and jeans, there was a princess walking around IU Southeast’s Fall Festival on Oct. 7. Little did she know her validity was about to be tested by an inquisitive young girl. “Are you a real princess?” the girl asked.

Students experience Asian culture

IUS Horizon • October 7, 2012

Recently, a group of IUS students were able to visit Asia by simply riding a bus. Valerie Scott, senior lecturer in psychology, took her Psychology 451 class to the Crane House in Louisville where they immersed themselves in Asian culture. Also known as the Asia Institute, the Crane House provided the class with their first trip of the year. “It’s nice to get out of the classroom,” Emily Merk, nursing junior, said. “It’s nice to actually see what we are learning about.”

Vice chancellor wishes fond farewell

IUS Horizon • September 30, 2012

Gilbert Atnip, former vice chancellor of Academic Affairs, retired on Sept. 30 after working 37 years at IU Southeast. Atnip held the vice chancellor position for 22 years. “I decided to retire as soon as I became eligible,” Atnip said. Chancellor Sandra Patterson-Randles said Atnip’s position made him second in command.

Family involvement stretches beyond campus

IUS Horizon • September 23, 2012

A group of nearly 100 non-traditional students, including their family members, gathered at the Louisville Zoo on Sept. 15 for a day of learning, fun and to share memories among exotic animals from around the world. Each attendee picked up their free ticket at the IU Southeast welcome table from Kimberly Pelle, coordinator for Non-traditional Student Programs, with her assistant, Yvonne Bagshaw, general studies sophomore and non-traditional student. “Coming to the zoo is not cheap,” Pelle said. “We can give them a free ticket, so it cuts down on costs, and they can bring their families.”

IUS flags academic performance

IUS Horizon • September 16, 2012

IUS faculty have implemented a new program, FLAGS, in order to help students stay on the track to graduate and, more importantly, to keep them in school. FLAGS stands for “Fostering Learning, Achievement, and Graduation Success.” Faculty now has the ability within their student roster to make note of a student’s attendance. They can also note how regularly they participate and to show if the student has suddenly started slipping academically. The reason for this new program is due to the elimination of the mid-term grade.

Pancakes fly at Chancellor’s Breakfast

IUS Horizon • September 9, 2012

Pancakes were served up circus-style at the third annual Chancellor’s Pancake Breakfast on Wednesday, Aug. 29. In the early morning hours, faculty, staff and students lined up on the breezeway for a chance to catch, snag and dive for pancakes being flipped, tossed and flung by John Young, owner of Chris Cakes, who catered the event. The pancake breakfast, hosted by Chancellor Sandra Patterson-Randles, was put together to welcome back returning students and give new students an introduction to the campus, as part of the campus-wide Week of Welcome.