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Students in the American Studies class at Bloomington’s Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship were asked to identify their sense of place. Each student made a video to learn about their special place’s “larger connection to our shared home of southern Indiana.” Above, a screenshot from the video by Andjoli C. Badger.

What Is ‘A Sense of Place’? Bloomington Students Explain — and Share Theirs The 2024 “Sense of Place” project by students at the Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship is here!

Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship Students

Students in the American Studies class at Bloomington’s Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship were asked to identify their sense of place. Each student made a video to learn about their special place’s “larger connection to our shared home of southern Indiana.” And as ASE students have done since 2016, they’ve shared their videos with us. Watch their “sense of place” videos here.

December 19, 2024

Mindfulness originated in ancient Buddhism, but the practice has expanded to companies that offer some form of mindfulness training for their workers. Artists and sisters Nina (left) and Sonya Montenegro own The Far Woods, a creative studio that reflects their dedication to mindful living. Other local businesses make it part of their everyday approach, as well, by taking into consideration “the well-being of the environment, the consumer, and the business owner alike.” | Courtesy photo

Mindfulness Widens Its Sphere from Personal Mantra to Business Practice

Shannon Livengood

Though mindfulness originated in Buddhism, the practice has expanded to companies that offer some form of mindfulness for their workers. And, as Shannon Livengood writes, several local businesses have made it part of their everyday approach “in obvious and maybe not-so obvious ways,” taking into consideration “the well-being of the environment, the consumer, and the business owner alike.” Become more mindful here.

December 13, 2024

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U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer, Steve Scalise, Mike Johnson and Richard Hudson (l-r), four prominent GOP lawmakers, descend the U.S. Capitol’s steps on November 12, 2024. | Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

How the US Treasury Could Punish Nonprofits IU scholar Beth Gazley explains the outcry over a measure passed by the US House

The Conversation

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill empowering the Treasury Dept. to eliminate the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems to be supporting terrorism. Without clearly defining key terms, the law “could become a blunt sword that can be used against everybody,” says IU scholar Beth Gazley, who was interviewed by The Conversation for this article. Gazley wrote additional commentary for Limestone Post about how the law could affect Hoosier nonprofits. Click here for the Conversation.

December 10, 2024

Noël Wan (center) won Gold Medal at the 12th USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington in 2022 after performing at the Final Stage and Awards Ceremony at the Musical Arts Center. Watch the video on YouTube.

USA International Harp Competition Returns to B-town in 2025 Get an inside look from the director and past performers of this world-renowned event

Hiromi Yoshida

The triennial USA International Harp Competition returns to the IU Jacobs School of Music for the 13th time in May 2025. Executive Director Francine Marseille, board member Elżbieta Monika Szmyt, and past performers Emmanuel Ceysson and Noël Wan talk about what makes this one of the most prestigious harp competitions in the world. Read Hiromi Yoshida’s article here.