http://new.ipfw.edu/ News http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/91d8e9fa-bc0e-4ecd-88b6-a60861771f8f/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Three departments within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) recently merged their respective students for a patient care simulation. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:09:37 EDT 91d8e9fa-bc0e-4ecd-88b6-a60861771f8f http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/355505da-6931-4284-8410-83f4289a3978/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne is pleased to announce Joanne Bauman and Sydney Miracle of the Department of Nursing are the 2012–13 Academic Advisors of the Year. The announcement was made today (Thursday, April 11, 2013) at the annual Academic Advising luncheon. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:20:45 EDT 355505da-6931-4284-8410-83f4289a3978 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/6653ca48-9a20-49f9-bfc1-0f3e40c19468/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The two-year Dental Laboratory Technology program at IPFW is continuing its streak of accreditation by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). A recent letter from CODA confirmed the program’s latest accreditation. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:15:31 EDT 6653ca48-9a20-49f9-bfc1-0f3e40c19468 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/10cde607-988d-42f1-a7ca-02045662b361/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—When Tammy Toscos, an assistant professor of health informatics at IPFW, submitted her doctoral dissertation to the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing (SOIC), she had no idea she would gain national recognition for her work. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 09:32:50 EST 10cde607-988d-42f1-a7ca-02045662b361 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/f04211a5-de34-4bc6-9557-91f157cf462e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) and Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic recently signed a five-year extension to the Memorandum of Understanding initially signed by both institutions in 2011. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:23:21 EST f04211a5-de34-4bc6-9557-91f157cf462e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c7ae3c1a-52a3-4f61-81f5-10ae06acd912/69545 Edward C. Weber, D.O., and Joel A. Vilensky, Ph.D., faculty members at Indiana University School of Medicine–Fort Wayne, have co-authored a textbook along with Alysa Fog, P.A.-C, published by F.A. Davis Company. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:51:24 EST c7ae3c1a-52a3-4f61-81f5-10ae06acd912 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/d6fc280d-a897-4b20-a8e6-9f9f5e3906b3/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Jeff Valliere, a senior and Chapman Scholar at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), recently brought smiles back to a dozen people in a community service project with the Matthew 25 Dental Clinic during a Healthy Cities Health Fair. Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:02:48 EST d6fc280d-a897-4b20-a8e6-9f9f5e3906b3 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/b581d894-a383-46dd-aeaa-e845d77f316e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) College of Health and Human Services will hold a “Taste of CHHS Open House,” Friday, November 9, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the lobby of Neff Hall. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:01:05 EST b581d894-a383-46dd-aeaa-e845d77f316e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/856a7ca5-8b89-41f3-9bc9-929e280601cd/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—What does “Obamacare” mean for business and healthcare in Fort Wayne? That’s the question a panel of local professionals will be answering Monday, October 22, at noon in Neff Hall, Room 101. The panel discussion will be moderated by Assistant Professor of Philosophy Abraham P. Schwab. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:52:52 EDT 856a7ca5-8b89-41f3-9bc9-929e280601cd http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/21807926-e3cf-48b9-b2f7-f162fa32c55f/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—How do you cope with the death by suicide of a family member of friend? That’s one of many questions that will be answered Tuesday, Sept. 11, at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) during a conference presented by Frank Campbell, an internationally known expert in the field of loss due to suicide. Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:06:42 EDT 21807926-e3cf-48b9-b2f7-f162fa32c55f http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/293d5d68-8608-4f4f-8977-99de1605a607/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW has been awarded a $285,393 grant funded through the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act, with Jeannie DiClementi, associate professor of psychology, as its principal investigator. The grant is managed by the Suicide Prevention Branch within the Center for Mental Health Services in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:33:38 EDT 293d5d68-8608-4f4f-8977-99de1605a607 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/0184efce-0fdb-4e98-8845-7399752ce4b5/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Women of all ages are invited to take the next step in improving their health by joining a “Tapestry Walk the Talk” weekly walking group to connect and socialize through fitness. Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:12:02 EDT 0184efce-0fdb-4e98-8845-7399752ce4b5 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c43cda92-7e95-46ec-b096-2d2fbcf89952/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Department of Professional Studies in the College of Education and Public Policy and the Division of Continuing Studies are hosting two free workshops, Monday, May 14, and Tuesday, May 15. Thu, 10 May 2012 13:16:37 EDT c43cda92-7e95-46ec-b096-2d2fbcf89952 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/2d905824-c0ac-43e1-8e31-0eb62d529cf0/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—In an effort to educate the public about the dangers of HPV and how it can be prevented, the IPFW Department of Nursing and the Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic are sponsoring two information sessions for middle and high school students and their parents. Mon, 07 May 2012 09:52:09 EDT 2d905824-c0ac-43e1-8e31-0eb62d529cf0 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/e62a9508-1d91-4dc1-8034-704ed0cad326/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW's Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs is partnering with the Indiana Commission on the Social Status of Black Males to launch the 2012 Indiana Black Barbershop Health Initiative. The goal is to educate males—particularly African American males—about the importance of regular testing and disease prevention. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:49:20 EDT e62a9508-1d91-4dc1-8034-704ed0cad326 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/8cc0bf43-213a-4c0c-b840-80d73b82007b/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW's Division of Continuing Studies, Department of Nursing, and College of Health and Human Services announce all four areas of specialization of the Master of Science with a Major in Nursing program are moving to an online format, beginning with the fall 2012 semester. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:59:32 EDT 8cc0bf43-213a-4c0c-b840-80d73b82007b http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/d70aeb47-b135-430d-b93c-70f1bd3289b0/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Lunch with an IPFW Scientist at Science Central, Saturday, April 14, will examine the science of both bones and radiography when Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiography Amanda Brown presents “Name that Bone.” Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:55:17 EDT d70aeb47-b135-430d-b93c-70f1bd3289b0 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/3038851b-3738-4663-8dd8-5df5504874e0/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Department of Nursing at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will host an Interprofessional Education (IPE) session in Health Profession Education, Thursday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Center, Room 123. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:16:44 EDT 3038851b-3738-4663-8dd8-5df5504874e0 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/1dec92b2-f1d6-44f7-a159-f45e96627398/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is offering its next Freedom from Smoking class to the public, free of charge. The seven-week course begins Wednesday, April 4, and continues each Wednesday through May 16. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:58:05 EDT 1dec92b2-f1d6-44f7-a159-f45e96627398 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c54b61db-2e3a-473d-954b-8472e83df965/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Come to the IPFW Health Fair, Wednesday, March 21, and learn how to become a healthier and happier you! Use the fair to create your own happiness project: take advantage of health screenings; learn the latest about health; identify what brings you joy; try out fitness exercises; taste nutritious recipes; enjoy a free massage; and much more! Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:19:01 EST c54b61db-2e3a-473d-954b-8472e83df965 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/9e717d46-558d-44bb-96ab-63d5cab74487/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—IPFW has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra in the Dominican Republic that will allow the university to create a sustainable healthcare program for the underserved population of Cienfuegos, a small area just outside Santiago. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:32:47 EST 9e717d46-558d-44bb-96ab-63d5cab74487 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/66591f74-96d8-44e4-9ccf-380a0f9ce7d7/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Members of the media are invited to attend the fifth annual Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Nursing Fall Spectacular, Friday, November 18, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Walb Union Ballroom. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:51:07 EST 66591f74-96d8-44e4-9ccf-380a0f9ce7d7 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/a560033b-c89d-4890-bc9e-6c4244ed7246/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Alcohol remains the number one abused drug among college students. Each year, hundreds of students face negative consequences due to intoxication. In an effort to educate its students and the community,IPFW presents “The Right Mix,” with special guest Bobby Gordon. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:07:19 EDT a560033b-c89d-4890-bc9e-6c4244ed7246 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/146d404e-8688-435f-b9b8-cfa58435098a/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is hosting its third annual IPFW Poss-Abilities Augmentative/Alternative Communication Theatre Camp this weekend, October 7 through 9. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:04:40 EDT 146d404e-8688-435f-b9b8-cfa58435098a http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/c55610eb-5d29-4382-8202-54f910926daa/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Bob and Donna Jesse have been strong supporters of Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) for many years. Their latest generosity will be recognized tomorrow, Thursday, September 29, in a special dedication ceremony at 3 p.m. in Liberal Arts Building, Room 312. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:30:15 EDT c55610eb-5d29-4382-8202-54f910926daa http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/8979479e-7079-4c25-843e-e3c87c56c200/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Three years ago, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) began several concentrations in its graduate level nursing program. One hundred percent of the students in two of the programs recently passed their certification tests on their first attempts. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:27:28 EDT 8979479e-7079-4c25-843e-e3c87c56c200 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/3e700d08-671f-47e7-acdb-f2b82a538555/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—A free workshop for mental health providers will be held Friday, September 23, at the Greater Progressive Family Life Center in Fort Wayne, Ind. The workshop, “Tools for Working with Highly Spiritual Clients During Mental Health Crises,” will feature Rev. Sherry Davis Molock, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at George Washington University and co-pastor of Beloved Community Church in Fort Washington, Md. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:04:31 EDT 3e700d08-671f-47e7-acdb-f2b82a538555 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/33f8298f-d9c6-48b3-bf5f-017324782e76/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—“Extend a Hand: Preventing and Responding to Suicide” is the title of a day-long forum to be held Saturday, September 24, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Walb Student Union on the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) campus. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:54:42 EDT 33f8298f-d9c6-48b3-bf5f-017324782e76 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/e93ea5d4-eadc-41b1-8ca6-fdc83fbf133d/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death for our youth? In an effort to educate the public about resources for mental health and suicide, the Youth and Parents Revival will be held Thursday, August 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parkview Field in downtown Fort Wayne. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:23:28 EST e93ea5d4-eadc-41b1-8ca6-fdc83fbf133d http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/0eb8b45a-f10f-42b4-b08d-1926ea63a3db/69545 The Dental Education programs at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will be visited by an accreditation team from the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (ADA CODA) Oct. 18–20, 2011. Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:31:16 EDT 0eb8b45a-f10f-42b4-b08d-1926ea63a3db http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/f197e565-8b6c-4fca-9582-ca01db9f269a/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) has granted the associate degree radiography program at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) accreditation for a period of eight years. Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:45:19 EDT f197e565-8b6c-4fca-9582-ca01db9f269a http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/42da6f88-748d-461b-8054-437f766f081e/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—A record-breaking six Tapestry Parkview Health Sciences Scholarships were awarded this morning at Tapestry—A Day for You to Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) students. Tue, 03 May 2011 12:50:42 EDT 42da6f88-748d-461b-8054-437f766f081e http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/115f6e5e-b0e6-4b70-8821-53991a6b6187/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will celebrate National Women’s Health Week with an Open House at the IPFW Family Health Clinic at the Lafayette Medical Center. Mon, 02 May 2011 13:40:16 EDT 115f6e5e-b0e6-4b70-8821-53991a6b6187 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/cbd06232-5287-480c-b1b5-b03426378394/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW) Department of Education, in collaboration with the Division of Continuing Studies, is inviting the public to attend two workshops on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:48:21 EDT cbd06232-5287-480c-b1b5-b03426378394 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/262370/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Proposed federal budget cuts could close local health services in less than two weeks. On February 9, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers released a list of proposed cuts to 2011 funding, including zeroing out the Title X program. The Indiana IPFW Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic could close if funding is cut. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:01:51 EST 262370 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/234067/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Twelve members of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Nursing will take a variety of donated medical supplies to Santiago, Dominican Republic this month. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:20:48 EST 234067 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/232974/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—A team from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) will visit Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) to review the IPFW Masters of Science with a major in nursing program for initial accreditation. Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:29:52 EST 232974 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/191289/69545 FORT WAYNE, IPFW has received a grant that will help better prepare its nursing students for the rapid changes in today’s technology-rich healthcare industry. The grant, totaling almost $300,000, was announced by Chancellor Michael A. Wartell at a news conference today Tue, 05 Oct 2010 10:30:05 EDT 191289 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/189614/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) invites members of the media to a news conference Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 9 a.m., in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 308, to announce the receipt of a major grant awarded to the Department of Nursing. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:47:34 EDT 189614 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/188245/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Following an active summer of renovations, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) has re-opened its Lafayette Street Dental Clinic in downtown Fort Wayne. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:13:40 EDT 188245 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/187753/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) invites the media to attend the dedication of the IPFW Lafayette Street Dental Clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:24:53 EDT 187753 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/137672/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Chancellor Michael Wartell and Parkview Health’s Sue Ehinger announced today (June 15, 2010) that more than $74,000 was raised for the Tapestry Parkview Health Sciences Scholarships at this year’s Tapestry—A Day for Women. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:59:06 EDT 137672 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/129465/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.— It will be a fit-filled morning beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the IPFW RiverFest RiverWalk/Run. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:53:06 EDT 129465 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/121658/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Robert J. Visalli, associate professor of biology at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), has been awarded a $220,500 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for his research project Varicella-zoster virus DNA encapsidation proteins. Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:16:59 EDT 121658 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/114662/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—A record-breaking five Tapestry Parkview Health Sciences Scholarships were awarded this morning at Tapestry—A Day for Women to Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) students. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:33:04 EDT 114662 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/112388/69545 The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) chapter of the Omicron Psi National Honorary Society will honor non-traditional students who combine academic achievement with community service at a ceremony Monday April 19. The induction ceremony takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. Members of the media are invited to attend to cover the event. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:23:45 EDT 112388 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/112380/69545 IPFW Psychology Professor Jeannie DiClementi will participate on a panel discussing "AIDS Then and Now: A Conversation of the Last 25 years" Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art Lincoln Auditorium. This event is one of many celebrating the 2009-2010 25th Anniversary of the Fort Wayne AIDS Task Force. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:30:41 EDT 112380 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/112328/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Center for Economic Education is offering a free workshop, “Economics Perspective on Health Care by Robin Hanson,” Monday, April 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Walb Union, Room 222. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:49:22 EDT 112328 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106170/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Interns for Indiana program wants to lessen the brain drain by keeping Hoosier college graduates in Indiana. One way the program is seeking to do that is to place high quality student interns with start-up companies. That, in turn, helps accelerate company growth, while providing students with valuable educational experiences. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:54:09 EDT 106170 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/98414/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Celebrated in March in Indiana, Disability Awareness Month is observed to increase awareness and promote independence, integration, and inclusion of all people with disabilities. Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will honor the month with “The Unspoken Epidemic,” where two speakers will share their experiences with mental illness. The event is Tuesday, March 30, at noon in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:38:31 EDT 98414 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/98408/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—Are the days of higher education students carrying around heavy textbooks soon to be gone? David W. Lewis will speak about “The Future of the Textbook: Will E-texts be the Death of the Hard-bound?” at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Wednesday, March 24, at 2 p.m. in Neff Hall, Room 101. The lecture is free and open to the public. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:28:19 EDT 98408 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/97374/69545 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—“I can choose to skip the vending machine soda." "I can brush my teeth every day.” “I can plan for regular fitness, make nutritious food choices, and get rid of bad habits to prevent a costly disease." There are dozens of "I CAN" choices that can save money and "fit" into life for better overall health and well being. Living well is a cost effective investment! Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:07:21 EDT 97374 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95409/69545 Justin C. Sanchez, Ph.D., leading expert in the development of brain machine interfaces—that is, computers operated with brain waves, will be the guest speaker at the 7th Annual Opportunity Banquet sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). The banquet will be Friday, March 26, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. in the IPFW Walb Student Union Ballroom. A job fair featuring several northeast Indiana engineering companies will precede the banquet from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:56:11 EST 95409 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95261/69545 What’s everyday life like for those with hearing impairments? The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Communications Sciences and Disorders will host “Deaf, Deaf World” to offer an evening of immersion into the Deaf culture. The event takes place Thursday, March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:59:30 EST 95261 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/92766/69545 Every 4½ hours an African American dies by suicide in the United States. In Indiana, suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for African Americans ages 15–24. Indiana Cares Youth Suicide Prevention Project will sponsor a round-table discussion on suicide in the African-American community on Tuesday, March 2, at the Downtown Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza, in the Globe Room. The discussion is free and open to the public. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:24:28 EDT 92766 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95323/69545 “It’s Time to Talk About IT” is the theme of this year’s National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW), which is Feb. 21 to 27. Indiana University-Purdue University (IPFW) is partnering with Parkview Health to present two programs about eating disorder education and awareness. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:14:16 EST 95323 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100637/69545 Thursday, Nov. 19, is the national Great American Smokeout. At Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) there will be a “stop smoking block party” from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Kettler Hall lobby. In addition, free alcohol and drug screening will be offered from 1 to 6 p.m. on the first floor of Walb Student Union.¬¬ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:04:13 EDT 100637 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100632/69545 Joining just 16 other universities around the world, the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW) Department of Nursing has become a member of the Academic Education Solution (AES) Consortium. By joining AES, the department will make healthcare information technology, including electronic health records (EHR), part of its curriculum. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:08:48 EDT 100632 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100804/69545 Worried about the new semester? Need someone to talk to? The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)/Parkview Student Assistance Program (SAP) is here for you. The program offers a variety of brief counseling and consultation services by professional counselors to address student needs. The services are free and confidential. Call 260-373-8060 or 800-721-8809 to make an appointment. Learn more at www.ipfw.edu/counseling. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:46:24 EDT 100804 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100723/69545 Live and learn as Mary Jo Todoran, counselor with the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)/Parkview Student Assistance Program, presents “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Tuesday, Nov. 10. The session will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in Walb Student Union, Rooms 114-116. The session is part of the Live ‘n Learn Series and is provided to IPFW students, but open to the public. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:16:52 EDT 100723 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/100867/69545 April 2, 2004, just over five and a half years ago, the Indiana University Board of Trustees gave its approval for the construction of a Medical Education Center at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW.) That approval was just the beginning: Indiana’s Commission for Higher Education approved the project in December 2004, and in July 2005 the State Budget Committee approved giving $12 million to IU to fund the construction. Construction on the building began in 2007 and was finished earlier this year. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:16:16 EDT 100867 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/102342/69545 Put on your walking shoes and make a 5K trek around the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) campus at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Walk Saturday, Oct. 10. The day begins at 9 a.m. with sign in and a mental health civil rights rally. The walk begins at 11 a.m. at the Venderly Family Bridge and will be followed by a 1 p.m. celebration. Participants can join as a team, join an existing team, or enter individually. Visit http://nami.org/namiwalks/IN/FW to register. Donors can support a team or individual by visiting the Web site and making a donation. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:29:01 EDT 102342 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/102367/69545 At the starting line, we have a mother of three, a military medic, and a university professor. These three very different individuals have not one, but two passions in common. They are part of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Nursing and make health a part of their lives outside the classroom. The three runners, varying in experience, will lace up their shoes and take on the Fort 4 Fitness Saturday, Sept. 26. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:19:39 EDT 102367 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/104512/69545 Don’t let the dog days of summer keep you from getting fit! The 2009 Fall Fitness Classes at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) begin the week of Aug. 31 and continue for eight weeks. The classes are open to the public and to people of all fitness levels. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:33:49 EDT 104512 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/105341/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne is pleased to announce the Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute has received a second year of funding of almost a half million dollars to continue youth suicide prevention measures in Indiana. The Institute remains eligible to receive funding for one more year at the same level. The grant, totaling nearly $1.5 million, is from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The Institute is recognized by the Indiana Department of Health and FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction as the center of expertise for suicide prevention in Indiana. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:23:17 EDT 105341 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106058/69545 How do colleges respond when their students gamble? How do they respond when the Las Vegas line is more important than grades? Who gets hurt when gambling happens on campus? These and many other questions will be discussed at “Play or Fold? College’s Response to Student Gambling,” a two-day conference sponsored by the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute, Thursday and Friday, May 21 and 22, at the Holiday Inn at IPFW. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:49:08 EDT 106058 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106055/69545 WWBD...What Would Betty Do? Most of us don’t know who Betty is, let alone what she would do. But Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) student nurses know who she is and have made the nursing theorist a symbol in their quest to help a fellow student. Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:49:46 EDT 106055 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103732/69545 Experts on children and families will convene at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) to discuss the timely topic of “Children and Families: Crisis Issues and Modern Mental Health” at the seventh annual Indiana Purdue University Counseling Honor Society (IPCHS) Conference. The conference will take place Saturday, May 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Walb Student Union Ballroom. It is free and open to the public; CRUs and CEUs are available for an additional cost. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:17:20 EDT 103732 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103443/69545 Stressed about upcoming finals? Need someone to talk to? The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW)/Parkview Student Assistance Program (SAP) offers a variety of brief counseling and consultation services by professional counselors to address student needs. The services are free and confidential. Call 260-373-8060 or 800-721-8809 to make an appointment. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:56:26 EDT 103443 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/106053/69545 It’s no secret that the medical needs of many aren’t being met, especially with the current economic situation. But what many don’t know is that a community minded class of senior baccalaureate nursing students from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is playing a big role in countering this problem by offering services to the medically underserved in east-central Indiana. The outreach program, which is part of a community/public health nursing class led by Michelle Katterheinrich, EdD, MSN, RN, emphasizes health promotion and offers free health screenings. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:52:25 EDT 106053 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103361/69545 “Stress no longer controls me.” “My body balance is better than ever!” “I’m a cancer survivor and I feel great.” “I can now walk a 5K event.” For the past 20 years Judy Tillapaugh, director of health and wellness programs, has heard remarks like these from people who have attended Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW’s) Health Fair. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:46:17 EDT 103361 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/103220/69545 Taking classes at the new Holiday Inn at IPFW and the Coliseum isn’t the only change for Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) hospitality management students. John Niser, chair of the IPFW consumer and family sciences department, has put a twist on a standard hospitality management class. This twist not only gives students experience and expertise, but also offers Fort Wayne new and exciting cuisine to tempt the taste buds. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:54:19 EDT 103220 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/102884/69545 The new chair of the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Department of Consumer and Family Sciences, John Niser, has traveled all over the world and landed in Fort Wayne to share his hospitality knowledge and experience with the students of IPFW. The spring semester not only marks the first time the hospitality students will use the new Holiday Inn at IPFW and the Coliseum, but also the beginning of the refocused program, which provides a career-focused, industry-driven, and student-centered program that prepares students for the world’s largest and fastest growing industry based on Niser’s international expertise. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:39:39 EDT 102884 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/95666/69545 Add some sparkle to your pearly whites at the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Dental Clinics. The two clinics, located on the IPFW campus in Neff Hall, room 109 and 2700 S. Lafayette Street, are now open for the spring semester and accepting appointments. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:49:42 EDT 95666 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/119990/69545 The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs is making health and community resources easier to find for members of the Latino Community with its Living Healthy Fair and Community Resources Expo, Friday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Walb Union Ballroom. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:41:08 EDT 119990 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/120372/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW) College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to present Gary W. Harper, professor of psychology at DePaul University, as the Fall 2008 Distinguished Lecturer. Harper’s presentation, “Developing Culturally and Developmentally Appropriate HIV Prevention Intervention for Youth,” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Neff Hall, Room 101. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by IPFW’s Department of Psychology and supported by the Addison Locke Roache Memorial Lecture Fund. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:55:56 EDT 120372 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/121476/69545 Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne’s (IPFW) Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI–AHEC) will offer a workshop for K–12 educators, “Engaging Students Today for Healthy Careers Tomorrow.” The one-credit workshop will be Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 11–13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Parkview Hospital North and NEI–AHEC, part of IPFW’s College of Health and Human Services. Wed, 12 May 2010 11:36:32 EDT 121476 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/122217/69545 The annual Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Dental Hygiene Awards and Recognition Ceremony were held earlier this month. Sponsored by the Department of Dental Education in the College of Health and Human Services, more than 400 guests attended the event where each dental education student was recognized. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:17:15 EDT 122217 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/121376/69545 Being green is the new skinny. Learn how to slim your carbon waist at the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Earth Day Celebration, “i’m on a carbon diet.” The event takes place Wednesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Plaza; it will be moved inside Walb Student Union in case of rain. The celebration is free and open to the public. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:50:59 EDT 121376 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/121361/69545 The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute will offer a one-day conference, “Suicide Prevention: Are You Gambling with Your Life?”, Thursday, April 3, at the Indiana Government Center South, 402 W. Washington, Indianapolis, Ind. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:59:40 EDT 121361 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/119707/69545 ACELINK is a joint project of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Division of Continuing Studies and Invent Tomorrow Education Consortium. Along with the collaborative efforts of Lutheran Health Network, the Health Careers Video Conference is being offered to 7–12 grade students and educators in Allen County on Friday, March 28, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Dr. Kevin Berning of St. Joseph Hospital will focus on careers in the Burn Unit, discussing the role of the disciplines involved in the care of the burn patient. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:25:40 EDT 119707 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/111205/69545 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is hosting two public events designed to increase awareness and prevention of eating disorders the week of Feb. 25, 2008. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:54:01 EDT 111205 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/111201/69545 The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI-AHEC) will host “African-American/Black Healthcare Professionals: Past, Present, and Future” Monday, Feb. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the NEI-AHEC Training Room in the Lafayette Medical Center, 2700 S. Lafayette Street, Suite 100. The session is free and open to the public. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:59:36 EDT 111201 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/110444/69545 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will offer a Master of Science with a major in nursing this fall. The new degree will include three new concentrations of nursing education, women’s health nurse practitioner, and adult health nurse practitioner and will continue the existing concentration of nursing administration. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:09:49 EDT 110444 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/107344/69545 The Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic reopened this week, offering free or low-cost family planning services including screening for cervical and breast cancer, HIV testing, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, birth control, and education to the community. Nurse practitioner Amy Hartman serves as director of the clinic, which is part of the IPFW College of Health and Human Services. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:21:08 EDT 107344 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/124945/69545 Linda Finke, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) professor and dean of the College of Health and Human Services, entered the 28th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards ceremony a nominee and left a winner. Vietnam Nurses with Dana Delaney, a documentary for which Finke served as consultant, won the Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in a Craft: Editing. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:35:05 EDT 124945 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/125155/69545 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) wants to make sure people know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression and how to help a friend with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 17 million Americans each year develop depression and one out of every five adults may experience depression at some point in their lives. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:23:56 EDT 125155 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/127117/69545 The Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) Northeast Indiana Area Health Education Center (NEI-AHEC) and the IPFW Physics department have joined forces to teach middle school students the correlation and importance of math and science and the health care field. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:24:05 EDT 127117 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/125020/69545 Summer is just around the corner and that means fitness classes to help you get into or keep in shape will start very soon. Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) is offering a wide variety of classes for every fitness level. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:55:15 EDT 125020 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/124922/69545 Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to take part in the 12th annual IPFW Mastodon Stomp, Saturday, April 28, on the university’s campus. The events include a 5K run/walk; a one-mile Kids’ Stomp for children 7-12 years of age, and a 100 meter dash for children age 6 and under. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:15:12 EDT 124922 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/124890/69545 How do you think you would function in a world of silence—and the silence wasn’t your choice? Hearing persons will have the opportunity to learn what it’s like to live and communicate in that silent world Monday, March 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom as part of the Deaf Deaf Deaf World event. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:42:55 EDT 124890 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/124888/69545 How healthy are you? You can find out by coming to the 18th annual IPFW Health Fair Wednesday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. More than 40 health screenings will be available, many at no cost. There will also be more than 100 information displays staffed by highly qualified professionals. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:44:42 EDT 124888 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/122358/69545 Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) with join with fundors to celebrate the IPFW Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 2:30 p.m. Collaborators will offer remarks at 3 p.m. Thu, 13 May 2010 13:32:04 EDT 122358 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/122251/69545 The IPFW Lafayette Street Family Health Clinic is now accepting new clients. The clinic is funded through Indiana Family Health Council by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Title X Family Planning Project. Thu, 13 May 2010 13:03:05 EDT 122251 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/129804/69545 Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will host its annual Alcohol Awareness and Screening Day Thursday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Walb Student Union. The event is free and open to the public. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:28:04 EDT 129804 http://new.ipfw.edu/permalink/129677/69545 The 17th annual IPFW Health Fair will be March 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Walb Student Union Ballroom. The fair is open to the public; most activities and screenings are free. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:39:58 EDT 129677