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Month at a Glance

University events listed by department.

January 2009

Academic Affairs

For information, call 260-481-6805.

  • January 1 — New Year holiday; also Jan. 2.
  • January 5 — Winter Inter-Session classes resume.
  • January 11 — Classes and final exams end.

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Athletics

For information, call 260-481-0729.

Women's Basketball

Gates Center

  • January 3 — South Dakota State, Gates Center (GC), 5 p.m.
  • January 5 — North Dakota State, Gates Center (GC), 7 p.m.
  • January 17 — Oakland, Memorial Coliseum (MC), 4:30 p.m.
  • January 24 — IUPUI, Gates Center (GC), 1:30 p.m.
  • January 30 — Western Illinois, Gates Center (GC), 7 p.m.

Men's Basketball

  • January 2 — South Dakota State, Memorial Coliseum (MC), 7 p.m.
  • January 17 — Oakland, Memorial Coliseum (MC), 7 p.m.
  • January 22 — Western Illinois, Gates Center (GC), 7 p.m.
  • January 24 — IUPUI, Gates Center (GC), 4 p.m.

Men's Volleyball

  • January 9 — Puerto Rico-San Juan.
  • January 10 — Puerto Rico-San Juan.
  • January 30 — Loyola, Gates Center (GC), 7 p.m.
  • January 31 — Ohio State, Gates Center (GC), 7 p.m.

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Campus Ministry

For information, call 260-481-6992.

  • January 15 — University Religious Forum, “The Power of a ‘Worldview’: The Significance of Our Belief System,” Dr. Tim Warner, former president, Fort Wayne Bible College; Walb Student Union, Room G-21, noon–1:15 p.m.

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Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching

Register on the CELT Web site.

  • January 16 — “Overview of Instructional Technologies at IPFW,” Kettler Hall (KT), Room 119, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • January 23 — “Facilitating Student Presentations Online,” KT 205B, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • January 23 — Faculty showcase: “Teaching a Fundamental Clinical Skill with Video and Increasing Practice with Statistics Using Interactive Learning Modules,” KT 119, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • January 26 — 12 O’clock Scholars Brown Bag series: “Introducing Rubrics,” KT 234, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • January 30 — “Working with Digital Images for the Classroom and the Web,” KT 214 (Studio T2), 10 a.m.–noon.
  • January 30 — Faculty showcase: “Transforming Chemistry and Art Lab Experiments and Authentic Online Assessment in College Math,” KT 119, noon–1:15 p.m.
  • January 30 — SoTL Reading Circle, KT 234, 1:30–2:45 p.m.

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Continuing Studies

  • January 12 — “The Spirit of Budo,” exhibit and history of Japanese Martial Arts, WU Ballroom, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Opening ceremony, 11:15 a.m.; exhibit continues through Jan. 15.

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Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

For information, call 260-481-5756.

  • January 17 — Indiana Regional Future City Competition, WU Ballroom. Public viewing of models 9–11 a.m., finalist presentations 1–3 p.m., awards ceremony follows. Held in conjunction with National Engineers Week.

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International Language and Culture Studies

  • January 12 — Spanish Table, WU fireside lounge, noon; also Jan. 26. Contact confortm@ipfw.edu.

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International Programs

For information, call 260-481-6494.

Study Abroad Information Sessions

  • January 14 — Kettler Hall (KT), Room 128, noon-1 p.m.
  • January 22 — Kettler Hall (KT), Room 245, 4-5 p.m.
  • January 28 — Kettler Hall (KT), Room 128, noon-1 p.m.

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IPFW/Parkview Health and Wellness Center

For information, call 260-481-6647 or 260-481-5748.

  • January 12 — Eight-week IPFW fitness classes begin this week. Choose from Morning Combo Fitness, Morning Movement for Life, Mid-day Yoga Stress Break, Light-n Up, Dyno-Mix Fitness, Strengthen and Stretch, and Saturday A.M. Cardio Express.
  • January 12 — Free fitness screenings, Gates Center, 4:45–6:45 p.m.
  • January 21 — Free cholesterol and wellness screenings (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglyceride, glucose, height, weight, and blood pressure), Walb Student Union, Room 114, 7–10 a.m.; also Jan. 29, WU G21. Twelve-hour fast required; free for IPFW employees, retirees, spouses, and the first 100 IPFW students. Visit the Health and Wellness Web site to schedule an appointment.
  • January 27 — “Healthier You” series begins, Kettler Hall, Room G46, noon–1 p.m.; Dr. Gladd of ParkviewPMG, speaker.

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Mastodon Advising Center

National Student Exchange Sessions

For information, call 260-481-6595 or visit the National Student Exchange Web site.

  • January 23 — Kettler Hall (KT), Room 101, noon; also Jan. 29 and 30.
  • January 23 — Kettler Hall (KT), Room 101, 7 p.m.

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Student Affairs

For information, call 260-373-8060 or 1-800-721-8809.

  • January 20 — “Financial Survival Guide: An IPFW student financial wellness workshop,” Walb Student Union, Room 114, 12:15–1 p.m.

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Student Life

For information, call 260-481-6283.

  • January 21 — Orientation assistant information session, Walb Student Union, Room 114-116, 4–5 p.m.; also Jan. 23, noon–1 p.m.
  • January 27 — Leadership 101, WU 227, noon–1 p.m.
  • January 30 — Orientation assistant applications due, WU 115, 5 p.m.

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University Relations

For information, call 260-481-6808.

  • January 10 — Lunch with an IPFW Scientist at Science Central, “Where Are All the Martians?” Steve Walter, professor of systems engineering; 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Open to the public; for reservations, call 260-424-2400, ext. 451.
  • January 29 — Omnibus Lecture Series, Mark Twain Tonight!, with Hal Holbrook; Rhinehart Center, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. Free admission, open to the public; tickets not necessary. (Note time change for this event.)

The Remnant Trust at IPFW

  • January 8 — “Words of Change,” the overview show; WFWA PBS39, 7:30 p.m.; also Jan. 15.
  • January 16 — Exhibit opens in the Helmke Library. IPFW faculty can arrange for class visits or check out documents at the library service desk for classroom use when the exhibit is closed. External groups wishing to schedule a private tour or reception should call 260-481-6105 or e-mail shanksk@ipfw.edu.
    • Campus and general public hours:
      • Tuesday: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
      • Wednesday: 1-3 p.m.
      • Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
      • Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon
    • K-12 RT school field trips only:
      • Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • January 16 — “United We Read”; community read at Allen County Courthouse, noon; campus read, Neff Hall, Room 101, 3 p.m.
  • January 21 — Film series, To Kill a Mockingbird, Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry, 6:30 p.m.
  • January 29 — Omnibus Lecture Series, see above.
  • January 31 — American Identity Conference, Walb Student Union, Room 222, 10 a.m.

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Upward Bound

For U.B. students only. For information, call 260-481-4188.

  • January 17 — Academic theme Saturday, Kettler Hall, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • January 19 — College visit to IUPUI.

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