As the nation reeled from news of shootings—Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Dreasjon Reed and George Floyd—Chancellor Nasser Paydar issued a statement confirming his support of the Black Lives Matter movement and commissioned an IUPUI Action Committee. Charged with developing additional initiatives to enhance its anti-racism programs, the Action Committee includes students, staff, faculty and administrators…. Read more »
Health of a Diverse Community
Bantz awardees partner with community on projects
Two projects led by IUPUI faculty members are being recognized for their work with the community and given funding to expand and continue their engaged research. The 2020 Charles Bantz Community Fellowship was awarded to Co-Awardees David M. Craig, professor of religious studies and chair of the Religious Studies Department for the IU School of… Read more »
Meet Ben Rose, Near West Community Health Worker
A recent story by the Diabetes Impact Project: Indianapolis Neighborhoods (DIP-IN) introduced Ben Rose, Near West Community Health Worker. Ben is one of three community health workers in the Near West community, based out of the Westside Community Development Corporation. DIP-IN asked Ben a few questions about his work in the community and his background…. Read more »
The Diabetes Impact Project at IUPUI partners with Eskenazi Health Centers and three community organizations to embed Community Health Workers in Indy Neighborhoods
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 »
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 »
You can support our efforts in the community
You can support programs that focus on improving community members’ lives. IU Day is a day to celebrate and support the multitude of connections between IU and the world, including the impact of community engagement. Students from all IU campuses are actively engaging with their communities every day. At IUPUI, this is a key focus… 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 »
“Voice of Hope in Turbulent Times,” A Profile of the Second Latinx Community-University Research Coalition Conference
Written by Cindy Gil Over 90 Latino community members, university stakeholders, and organizational partners gathered for the second Latinx Community-University Research Coalition conference on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. The conference provided opportunities for discussing, networking, collaborating and advancing future research, programming and advocacy on the well-being of Latino populations across Indiana. To start the day,… Read more »