One aspect of the Diabetes Impact Project at IUPUI – Indianapolis Neighborhoods (DIP-IN) is partnering with three Eskenazi Health Centers (Blackburn, Forest Manor, and Westside) and three community organizations (Flanner House, United Northeast Community Development Corporation, and Westside Community Development Corporation) to hire, train, and support nine Community Health Workers (CHWs). The… Read more »
Building Strong Communities
Hanging Out Loud: How art speaks
By Laurie Hargrove, Guest Contributor When reflecting upon school and community partnerships, I can see how my thinking has evolved. I once viewed community partnerships in a narrow lens or similar to a one-way street — only seeking support for many initiatives. However, I neglected the term partnership and its meaning completely — only Shallowly… Read more »
ENGAGE! Journal focuses on community-engaged research
From community centers, to local neighborhoods, to a historic downtown church, IUPUI researchers are working collaboratively with different communities to study the issues impacting the well-being of everyday people. This is the focus of IUPUI’s newest research journal, ENGAGE!. The first issue celebrates the campus’ 50th anniversary, highlighting the how and why of a distinctive… Read more »
Students learn about neighborhoods that predated IUPUI
The Digital History and Community Change in Indianapolis course explores the rich history of the neighborhoods affected by IUPUI’s establishment and expansion. A digital map from 1908 was created from the research performed in the class. Users can click on the houses to learn more about the structures and families who once inhabited them. Source:… Read more »
Improving the health of a community is an important, but monumental task
By Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor for the IUPUI Office of Community Engagement Health, or the lack thereof, has wide-ranging impacts on a community, from quality of life to the local economy and the workforce. As an anchor institution, IUPUI is working with local communities to address issues that impact residents’ health. But in order… Read more »
Program offering more options to help buy, fix homes
After decades of renting, Anita Hedrick never thought she would have the chance to own a home. She simply didn’t think she could afford it. But that changed when she found out about a program between the Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership®(INHP) and IUPUI, where Hedrick works. Under the IUPUI Anchor Housing program, qualified employees can… Read more »
IU Southeast reached 200+ middle and high school students through free workshops and discussions
IU Indiana Kids program Teachers, principals and parents know the looks they get when they talk to their teens about college or other serious topics. But when IU Southeast has tried those same discussions with college students, they have found the teens are suddenly listening, program coordinator Emily Seay said. The information is no different… Read more »
IU Northwest builds relationships with schools in the Gary area
IU Indiana Kids program Over the last year, mentors and staff at IU Northwest have grown a relationship with a student transitioning from high school to college. And that is exactly what the IU Indiana Kids program seeks to recreate. Program coordinator James Wallace first met the student as a high school senior last year…. Read more »