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IUSB lecturer looks at what cemeteries have to say, if we are willing to listen.

By MEAGEN THOMPSON Staff Writer

“Remember me as you pass by.As you are now, so once was I.As I am now, so you shall be.Prepare for death and follow me.”

This is the epitaph that sparked the life-long curiosity of Kevin Gil-len at the age of five.

“When I read it, I jumped back off the grave, because I felt like the guy in the grave was talking directly to me,” explained Gillen.

Just a few of days before Hallow-een seems like the ideal time to dis-cuss cemeteries and burial customs.

“Communication from the Cemetery: What do Burial Customs Tell Us” was the topic at the IUSB Forum presented on Oct. 29 by Kevin Gillen, lecturer in the com-munication arts department and di-rector of the S121 speech program.

The presentation was based on his years of research on the commu-nicative aspects and design elements of burial customs.

When looked at with a commu-nication studies perspective, Gillen explained that cemeteries contain many communicative processes.

“The dead don’t read their own tombstones,” explained Gillen. “The epitaph is speaking directly to

you, the reader.” In this way, tombstones leave

asynchronous messages. This means that epitaphs can still communicate to viewers for years after the de-ceased one’s date of death.

Even looking at the uniform de-sign elements of gravestones that are consistent across graveyards, people can often interpret epitaphs in dif-ferent languages.

“The names are all in block capi-tal letters, as if to stand out. Then the biographical information is in a small-case, italicized, different kind of format,” Gillen explained. Epi-taphs have also been used to com-municate protest. Gillen gave the example of a gay Vietnam veteran whose epitaph read “when I was in the military they gave me a medal

for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.”

Gillen found this epitaph on a website where someone had posted it after they found it to be humor-ous. But if you look deeper, “this is a protest against government,” he explained.

Nonverbally, Gillen explained there is much to interpret about grave sites.

“Where are things situated? What does it look like from differ-ent angles? There is a lot of nonver-bal communication if you are recep-tive to the message,” said Gillen.

Things like the symbolism of the skull and crossbones are nonverbal elements of cemeteries. The simple element of many gravestones being

From beyond the grave

IUSB lecturer looks at what cemeteries have to say, if we are willing to listen.

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Work study program still has funding availableEarn money while going to school. The Federal Work Study Program still has funding available for qualified students./SEE PAGE 4

Affordable child care available on campusLocated just around the corner from The Grille is The Child Development Center.. The CDC offers discounted rates to students and staff./SEE PAGE 5

IUSB’s student apartments recognized and battery recycling programThe River Crossing Apartments was recently recognized as one of the best new Green projects in the Midwest. There is also a battery recycling program. /SEE PAGE 8

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Lecturer Kevin Gillen notes that tombstones can leave messages that speak to the reader in different ways. In one case, Gillen notes that a gay Vietnam veteran had “when I was in the military, they gave me a medal for killing two men and a discharge for loving one.” Such epitaphs as these, Gillen notes, often have meanings that are not always present at first.

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THE PREFACEMedia Commons opens

In a few short weeks, students will be able to cheer on the Titans as they begin the quest in the new season. A pep rally was held Oct. 20 in the SAC to showcase this year’s men’s and women’s teams to the IUSB community and public. �e event night was capped o­ with a magician hosted by Titan Productions./

Filling out �nancial aid next year got a little bit easier. An initiative by the Obama Administration to get more students into college has lead to simplifying the �nancial aid forms. One of the changes allows �lers to import tax information directly from the Internal Revenue Service into the form.

Green columnist Kristine Bailey o­ers some tips on how to celebrate Halloween, while helping save the environment by going green.

We fall back this weekend. Before you go to bed on Saturday, set all your clocks back an hour. Especially your alarm clock. �at would be bad.

IU South Bend students and their community supporters came out last Wednesday for the Media Commons dedication ceremony for the Dorene Dwyer Hammes Media Commons and Café located in the Franklin D. Schurz Library.

�e new Commons will help boost IUSB students’ class and school club presentations.

“�e typing room was a special feature with the electric one always in demand,” said Michele Russo, the dean of library services. “�e Internet was still pretty much un-known to most of the world and so, this building was designed for the print world that dominated at the time.”

�e new facility will give stu-dents the opportunity to com-munication through images and sound, giving students the tools for the future.

“Today we have real-world fa-cilities for our students and with our outstanding Instructional Me-dia sta­, our students also have ex-pert consultation and production assistance,” Russo said during her dedication address. “�e goal is to merge all technology and informa-tion into one area.”

“�e Media Commons and Café are the perfect complement to the Information Commons lo-cated just across the lobby,” said Chancellor Una Mae Reck.

Both were made possible by the generous lead donation of Dorene and Jerry Hammes.

“I think that everyone who lives in this area is aware of the great impact that Dorene and

Jerry Hammes have made on this community through their many generous gifts to civic, educational and charitable organizations,” said Russo. “We deeply appreciate that they have included IU South Bend, and particularly the Schurz Library as one of their bene�ciaries.”

In the space, students can �nd such things as self-service co­ee bar; an eco-friendly LED TV; a variety of current newspapers and news magazines; and full wire-less connectivity. �ere is also an area in back where individuals and small groups can watch videos, DVDs or Blu-ray and listen to CDs.

“It is a place where students can come and make an informed choice,” said Vice Chancellor of Academic A­airs Alfred J. Guil-

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Campus Cuisine By BRANDI MILLER Editor

This recipe shows you how much I actually cook. It was given to me by my grandma. Sure beats those expensive three minute desserts you get at the store! Perfect amount for one person.

DANGEROUS CHOCOLATE CAKE-IN-A-MUG1 coffee mug4 Tbsp. cake flour (plain, not self-rising)4 Tbsp. sugar2 Tbsp. cocoa1 egg3 Tbsp. milk3 Tbsp. oilSmall splash of vanilla

Add dry ingredients to mug, mix well with a fork.Add egg, mix thoroughly.Pour in milk, oil and vanilla, mix well.Put mug in microwave, and cook for three minutes on 1000 watts.Cake will rise over top of mug—don’t panic!Allow to cool a little; tip onto a plate if desired—but why dirty another dish? Eat!You can also add different things to “enhance” your cake. Some suggestions are peanut butter chips, mint chips, m&m’s, caramel, etc. Or you can add your favorite frosting. Be creative!  

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4 ACADEMICS

A student’s guide for CLAS undergrads

By REBECCA GIBSON Staff Writer

Now halfway through the fall se-mester, undergraduates’ minds turn to thoughts of advising for next se-mester.

Advising notices for the Col-lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) are being sent out, and soon Wiekamp will be filled with professors and students planning their next semester, and sometimes making sense of the general educa-tion requirements can be difficult.

At 122 credits required to gradu-ate, CLAS students need to aver-age 30 credits each for both fall and spring semesters. If 15 credit hours is just too much, then sum-mer classes are needed, and are also a great way to get rid of 100 level required classes.

The first necessary step is to meet with your advisor before your first semester. Each major has some requirement at the 100 level, so in your first fall semester you should take A106, Q110, and one 100 level class applicable to your major.

If you have decided on a minor, a requirement of CLAS, take one class that applies to that as well. If you get your math requirement out of the way in your first semester, you will not have to think about it for the rest of your time at IU South Bend. Then throw in one class for pure enjoyment.

How to get through IUSB in four years

This will be important later on if you decide to change your major or minor. That gets you to 15 credit hours.

In your second semester, first take S121. Even the speech teach-ers will tell you that everyone dreads speech class, but when you reach up-per level classes you will be required to make speeches and presentations as part of your course work.

Next look at your major’s re-quirements, certain majors require more 100 level work while oth-ers move straight to 200 level and above.

Choose one course from your major, and one from your minor.

Make sure that these fit into the requirements for the degree, you should also see what interests you most in your major field and keep that in mind for future semesters.

To these three classes, add your requirements for visual literacy and if you have not taken it yet, W131, the basic writing course. This takes you to 15 credit hours for a total of 30.

Now that you have settled your-self in your major and minor and gotten a few requirements out of the way, it is time to think about two things; where you want to take your major, and science. The Natu-ral World component of general

education gives you a wide range of choices when completing your sci-ence credits. These classes will have a separate laboratory component, which will complement the course and should be taken at the same time.

Your advisor will also have some good tips about directing your ma-jor toward a specific interest you have. This will give you an indica-tion of what type of classes you will take later on.

Some majors and minors have special requirements, such as differ-ent topics within the field. However they will also have a certain number of credit hours which you can fill

Work on or off campus and earn money through work study

with topics that apply to your inter-est. Your advisor will have a copy of the current bulletin, which will tell you if there are enough classes on a certain topic to form a trend in your major.

In your second year you should also begin thinking about taking your foreign language requirements. It is possible to test out of a certain number of foreign language credits, and this is a wonderful option as it allows you to have a few semesters where you do not have to take 15 credits.

In your third and fourth years think about the 300 level require-ment. Most classes at IU South Bend are three credit hours, and for a Bachelors degree you need 30 credits worth of 300 level classes, or ten classes. Be careful to look at the course catalog carefully as some classes are one or two credits, and this can mess up your overall credit count.

A further way to beef up your credit count without overdosing on class time is to apply for intern-ships and do independent studies with your professors. Internships allow you to gain experience in your field, possibly earn a little money, and gain credit at the same time. Independent studies give credit for outside research with a professor, involving little class time.

Remember to keep your eyes on your major, and your credit sheet handy, and move straight on toward graduation.

By TERRIE PHILLIPSStaff Writer

As a student, it is often hard to find a way to juggle work and class obligations at the same time. An option that may work for many students could be a work study pro-gram.

Work study is a program that al-lows students to work through the university and earn money while in school.

“Students need to have requested it on their FAFSA,” said Cynthia Lang, interim director and senior financial aid administrator.

A student can apply for work-study when they fill out their Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA). Once eligibility is determined, a student will receive a

sum amount. The amount is then paid through working either on campus or certain off campus posi-tions.

“Departments like to hire work study students,” said Lang.

When working for a department on campus 75% of the student’s wages are paid by the work-study program. The department then pays the other 25%.

“We usually award up to $2,800 initially,” said Lang, “students can appeal for additional funds.”

The school is usually allocated

$200,000 to go towards work-study students, but the amount can vary. If a student runs out of money they have the option of appealing for additional funds. They must show they have unmeet financial needs and there also has to be available funds.

To appeal, a student can either go to the financial aid office or go online and download an appeal form. Students should receive an answer within a week, according to

Financial aid contact informationEmail: finaid@iusb.eduPhone: (574) 520-4357

Website: www.iusb.edu/~sbfinaid

see WORK STUDY/8

Preface photo/JENN ZELLERSStudents are encouraged to meet with their advisors to discuss class scheduling. In some schools, it is required to meet with your advisor before scheduling. Students who have questions about certain classes are encouraged to contact their advisor. If you wait-list a class, be sure to check it prior to the start of class. Some advisors encour-age students to attend the first class to see if the instructor will let them in.

There is still money available for work study. To find jobs available, there is a bulletin board located near the Child Development Center in the hall-way near The Grille. If students don’t see a job posting, the Financial Aid Office encourages students to check with the department to see if their is a position available.

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Master’s programs offered on campus• Master of Music in Performance• Master of Music in Composition• Master of Music in Studio Teaching• Masters of Business Administration• Master of Science in Accounting• Master of Science in Management of Information

Technologies• Master of Science in Education, Counseling and

Human Services• Master of Science in Education, Elementary

Education• Master of Science in Education, Secondary

Education• Master of Science in Education, Special Education• Master of Science in Elementary/Secondary

Leadership• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and

Computer Science• Master of Arts in English• Master of Arts in Teaching English • Master of Liberal Arts• Master of Public Affairs in Health Systems

Administration• Master of Public Affairs in Governmental

Administration• Master of Public Affairs in Non-Profit Administration• Master of Social Work• Master of Science in Nursing

For more information on these programs, visit www.iusb.edu/~graduate/.

ACADEMICS

By REBECCA GIBSON Staff Writer

If you are considering gradu-ate school, there is a reason to look close to home: IU South Bend’s Masters of Liberal Studies Degree.

An interdisciplinary degree, the MLS requires 13 credit hours of core classes in the sciences, humani-ties and social sciences, in addition to 12 credit hours of electives which can be in any field of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, provided they are master’s level courses. The final nine credit hours of this 34 credit degree must be a capstone course, which is designed by the student and advisor.

Recent graduates have chosen many different concentrations for their capstones, including chimp be-havior studies with the Potawatomi Zoo, editing and publishing Indi-ana native diaries from the pioneer and gold rush periods, and a look at how immigration challenges people, with data collected in Greece.

“In many fields, the breadth of

A look at graduate work in MLSexperience and problem solving skills, and diversity of perspective are a virtue, and having your final project related to your eventual ca-reer path can be a very distinctive credential,” said program director Ken Smith.

To receive early admission to the MLS program, students should apply by March 31, with the final admission deadline being Aug. 1. Candidates must fill out a simple application, write a two-page essay, provide their official transcripts and gather three letters of recommenda-tion from faculty.

Smith is also enthusiastic about the upcoming publication of On Their Shoulders, a book published by Wolfson Press, which is part of the MLS department. The book is a history of race relations and civil rights in South Bend, and has an in-troduction written by former MLS student David Healy.

A book launch ceremony will be on Friday Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Franklin D. Schurz Library.

Editor’s note: Over the next several weeks, we’ll be highlighting the graduate programs available at IU South Bend. This is part of an academic informational series that we kicked off this week.

By TERRIE PHILLIPSStaff Writer

Tucked in a corner of the Ad-ministration Building, U120, is a space just for kids. The IU South Bend’s Child Development Center (CDC) cares for kids from one to five years old.

The CDC divides children up into five rooms by age. From a grant through Family Connections, all the CDC workers have gone through High Scope training. High Scope is a way of teaching children problem solving skills and self regu-lation.

“We want to help children de-velop their fine motor skills,” said Mary Wilham-Countway. When a child starts with a teacher they re-main with that teacher throughout their enrollment. This is to help children develop relationships.

The CDC does plan-do-and re-

view. When children arrive they tell their teachers what they plan to do. They are then free to play, also called “work time.” Then they are asked to reflect when they are done.

There is a $40 registration fee when enrolling a child. There is a contract and enrollment form to be filled out when enrolling and a copy of the child’s birth certificate, and if you are a student, a copy of your schedule will be needed. The CDC is open to the public, not just IUSB affiliates.

“We are licensed to service 84,” said Wilham-Countway, “But 74 per day max.”

Children must be walking and using a Sippy-cup in order to be en-rolled. The CDC is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Children are fed breakfast and two snacks that are prepackaged, and a lunch that is ca-tered by The Grille.

IUSB is not just for adults, but for kids as wellToddler Child Care (1-2 yrs old) Weekly Total

Student Staff CommunityMTWTF $145 $150 $165MTWT $132 $136 $148MWF $99 $102 $111MW $66 $68 $74TRF $99 $102 $111TR $66 $68 $74

Preschool Program (3-5 yrs old) Weekly TotalStudent Staff Community

MTWTF $135 $140 $150MTWT $124 $128 $136MWF $93 $96 $102MW $62 $64 $68TRF $93 $96 $102TR $62 $64 $68

For more information visit www.iusb.edu/~sbchild or call (574) 520-4485

On credits and staying full-timeBy DANIELLE MOLNAR Staff Writer

For many students, dropping classes is a risky issue. Dropping classes can cause issues in financial aid, insurance, and grade point av-erages.

But this semester, IU South Bend has made an effort to make taking and dropping classes less complicated for their students.

The deadline for dropping cours-es this semester has been pushed back to Nov. 10. While students who drop classes during this time will not receive any refund money, they will also not receive a failing grade in the course. As long as the student is full-time, the aid stays the same too.

At IUSB, 12 credit hours is considered full-time. Meaning, if a student drops from 15 credits to 12 credits, they will still be full-time. But if they drop from 12 to 9, they become part-time. Jeff Jones, vice chancellor of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, encour-ages students to be full-time if pos-sible.

According to Jones, part-time freshman only hold a 47.1% reten-tion rate, while an overall retention rate for IUSB is at 65.6%. Accord-ing to Jones, finishing school fast is key.

If students take five or six years to graduate or more than that, they are more likely to drop out and start a family or let their career to get in the way. By being full-time and taking those few extra classes, Jones thinks student will really benefit themselves.

Every year students drop or fail classes because they’re too hard or not what they expected. Jones sug-gests mixing the hard classes with the easy. If students develop rela-tionships with their advisors, the advisors can help them schedule classes that are better suited for their own personal needs.

As for the full-time flat rate, it’s still being discussed. Students still have to pay for every credit they take, but the hope is that, eventu-ally credit charging will top off after a certain number of credits.

“I’d like to see us charge for 13 credits as an incentive,” Jones said. With 13 credits paid for, many students, instead of only taking 12 credit hours, would take 15 or 18 credits because they were free.

“We’re really encouraging stu-dents to take 15 [credit] hours,” Jones said.

6 NEWS

By APRIL BUCKStaff Writer

Local dignitaries and the IU South Bend community came out in support of the awarding of the 2009 Chancellor’s Medal to Frank-lin D. Schurz, Jr. last week during a reception held Oct. 28.

The Chancellor’s Medal was founded on the principles of char-acter, ethics and public service, and is awarded by the chancellor. It is given to groups or individuals who have distinguished themselves through their support and dedica-tion to IUSB by advancing the cam-pus and its mission.

“Recipients demonstrate out-standing support for IUSB and serve as exceptional advocates who personify the attributes of leader-ship, trust, respect, dignity, and teamwork,” said Chancellor Una Mae Reck “Those words describe exactly Frank Schurz, Jr.”

Reck went on to say that Schurz has provided her and past chancel-lors with wise counsel during his service on the campus advisory board and played a leading role in several campus fund-raising cam-paigns.

In addition, he created the Op-portunity Scholarship Fund to aid students at IUSB with a preference given to qualified minority students. Since the inception of the scholar-ship fund in 2004, 54 awards have

been made to 42 students. Reck has seen the impact Sch-

urz has had on students attending IUSB.

“Every year IUSB holds a schol-arship luncheon that brings togeth-er benefactors and the students who received their scholarships,” said Reck. “Frank always has the largest number at his table, the students privately thank him and many of them speak to the audience about how this opportunity made possible by Frank’s generosity has changed their lives.”

The Chancellor’s Medal is one of many awards Schurz has been, but Reck stated that this award symbol-izes the special place he will always have here at IUSB.

“One of the great things about being at IUSB is that you’re the easiest and greatest group of people to work with,” said Schurz. “The senior staff, faculty and staff have made this a marvelous place to be. I am honored and thanks to you all.”

Schurz recalled two specific in-cidents with scholarship recipients.

One recipient was a Latino stu-dent who not only succeeded in the classroom but joined a group of people going in to high school class-rooms to encourage young Latinos to attend college. Another recipient, an African American woman, was so excited by her college experience that her enthusiasm encouraged her mother to continue her education

Medal awarded to Franklin Schurz, Jr.

as well. Currently residing in Bozeman,

Montana, Schurz was born in South Bend. He graduated from Harvard University and served in the Ko-rean War. He is chairman of the board of Schurz Communications, Inc. Throughout a 30-year career in newspapers, he was editor and publisher of the South Bend Tribune

and the Morning Herald and Daily Mail in Hagerstown, Md. He was active with the Hoosier State Press Association, the National Newspa-per Association, the Inland Press Association, American Society of Newspaper Editors, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Na-tional Press Club and American Newspaper Publishers Association.

Schurz also served as president for four television stations.

Schurz recently added an addi-tional $200,000 to the Opportu-nity Scholarship fund. This schol-arship gives his generosity a living legacy through the lives it impacts through positive change and hope for a brighter future.

Preface photo/APRIL BUCK

Franklin D. Schurz, Jr. delivers his acceptance speech at an Oct. 28 reception. Schurz has worked in newspapers for over 30 years and was editor and publisher of the South Bend Tribune. Schurz recently added $200,000 to the Opportunity Scholarship Fund. Schurz founded the scholarship in 2004.

By JEFF TATAY Staff Writer

The Multimedia Production Stu-dio located in The Dorene Dwyer Media Commons and Café of the Franklin D. Schurz Library is a new addition to campus that provides students with the technology and assistance necessary for creating multimedia productions.

“It’s a very resourceful room and it’s nice because there is always someone there if you need assis-tance,” said Heather Bokhart.

Bokhart used the production studio to work on a group project for Jessica Chalmers A190 Art, Aes-thetics and Creativity class.

The studio has been designed ex-clusively for the production of class projects and university related clubs and organizations. Studio time and assistance is provided by appoint-ment with multi-media consultant

Joel Langston through Instructional Media Services (IMS). “The room is designed for students to create mul-timedia projects,” said Langston. “Some of the projects that students can create are podcasts, videos and also 2D media.”

The studio features some of the latest high quality technology in-corporated in a state-of-the-art and innovative studio design. The walls are semi sound-proofed for a less distorted acoustical recording environment. This provides a pro-duction with a professional quality audio recording.

The studio also has a green screen, which allows users to ma-nipulate chroma key technology.

Multimedia production studio brings endless possibilities

Chroma key is the technique com-monly used by meteorologists to allow them to stand in front of an animated weather map. The cre-ative possibilities of the chroma key technique are endless. For example, one could set up a scene where in-tergalactic beings make contact with each other in a surreal outer space environment.

Students on campus are already beginning to explore the many cre-ative possibilities of the production studio. Jake Jones, president and founder of the new Titan Radio Club, has set forth with a tenacious effort to put the studio to use.

For more information visit: http://www.iusb.edu/~libg/ims/. Student must contact IMS multi-media consultant Joel Langston to make an appointment if they want to use the studio.

Preface photo/JEFF TATAY

Three students work on a project in the new multimedia production studio located in the library. The facility offers a chroma key, A/V editing equip-ment, including software for creating multimedia projects such as Final Cut Express and Adobe Premiere Pro. In addition to the video editing, students can also create podcasts for group projects. IUSB’s Titan Radio Club plans on using the room to launch the radio station. see PRODUCTION/8

7NEWS/LIFE

The SGA will hold a third town hall meeting

By TERRIE PHILLIPS Staff Writer

Students voiced concerns and complaints about on campus is-sues the second of three town hall meetings held by the Student Gov-ernment Association (SGA) last Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Students brought up issues rang-ing from slow computers on cam-pus to extending library and grille hours. Parking was addressed but there is no immediate solution. The university is planning to expand westwards some student housing will be demolished. In these areas, there will be a temporary gravel parking lot.

“We encourage you all to use the Hildreth parking,” said Joel Bazzell, senator. “You can also park in resi-dential life.”

The university is currently plan-ning on renovating The Grille and making it more like the Dorene Dwyer Hammes Media Commons located on the first floor of the Sch-urz Library.

There are also plans to renovate the quiet lounge in Northside Hall. These changes are in order to help students have more spaces to study. The lack of wireless service in the student apartments and in some class rooms in Northside was an-other issue discussed at the meeting.

The SGA is working with IT to fix repair this problem. The writ-ing center and learning lab were also discussed. Some students feel there is not enough tutors to fit their needs. Some computers in the writ-ing center and around campus seem to be broken as well. Students dis-cussed issues with advisors not ad-vising or incorrectly advising them as well. Some students said they were being pushed to take 12 credit hours instead of 15.

“Right now this is a state school,” said Bazzell, “As of right now we’ll get paid by how many people grad-uate on time.”

No Smoking enforcement was brought up. Many are concerned the ban on smoking has not been enforced on campus.

“Right now the committee origi-

Computers, WiFi among complaints at town hall

By DANIELLE MOLNAR Staff Writer

After working at IU South Bend for only two years, Jeff Jones has be-come a regular at school functions.

As the Vice Chancellor of Stu-dent Affairs and Enrollment Man-agement it is a wonder he has time for anything else other than work. Jones is however, involved in not only the community, but school events, music and family as well.

By taking night classes at St. Jo-seph College, Jones got his Bach-elor’s degree in English. He now holds a Master’s in Communica-tions from Purdue North Central and a Ph.D. from Purdue in West Lafayette in Higher Education Ad-ministration.

Before coming to IUSB, he spent 23 years as a staff and faculty mem-ber at Purdue North Central. He transferred to IUSB as an Associate Vice Chancellor for the job of Vice Chancellor two years ago.

“I find it an exciting place to be,” Jones said. “I really enjoy working with the faculty. They are really en-

A man of many interestsgaged in student success.”

According to Jones, IUSB is go-ing through a lot of changes right now and he is excited to be involved in the school’s growth. He really en-joys attending school events, which are growing in number every semes-ter.

“After a long day of meetings and work, he is great with the students and attends many late night student programs and events,” said Sam Centellas, Director of Student Life.

Jones has been and is currently involved in many community boards. He is now a member of the Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees and commissioner and vice president of Sanitary District of School Trustees.

“I’ve stayed very active in my community,” Jones said.

He has also worked as a cor-respondent for the Michigan City News-Dispatch, free lance writer and owns a real-estate corporation in Michigan City called Sunrise Prop-erties Group, Inc.

Jones loves music. He plays with blues bands around the area and

feels he is a fairly accomplished mu-sician.

“I’ve gotten the chance to play with some good musicians,” Jones said. Last August, he had the oppor-tunity to perform with Dan Toller, of the Allman Brothers.

Aside from his career and ex-tracurricular, he is very close to his family.

“Most of my memories revolve around my family,” Jones said. He has three daughters and a wife who is a grade school teacher.

“Dr. Jones is a good mentor and role model,” Centellas said. “He cares passionately about student needs and wants his staff to succeed at supporting our students.”

Photo courtesy IU South Bend

By ANDREW SHENEMANStaff Writer

Credit cards are useful, conve-nient, yet potentially dangerous for a college student to use. Not physi-cally dangerous, but if misused can be very dangerous to a person’s fi-nancial future and security.

Credit cards are, basically lines of credit extended by a bank or other

financial institution. These lines of credit are generally unsecured, meaning they do not require collat-eral that can be taken in the event that the borrower does not pay. Because credit cards are unsecured, they usually carry higher inter-est rates than other types of loans. However, when a high interest rate is combined with the ease of use, there is a danger.

“I think credit cards are being used in a way very different from what they were originally intended for,” explains Kim Wooden, profes-sor of business.

Wooden is teaching a course on personal finance and feels that cred-it cards no longer serve much of a purpose anymore.

“Debit cards offer the conve-nience and ability to do a lot of things credit cards used to be neces-sary for.”

Students need to realize that whenever they use a credit card, they are borrowing the money they spend, and what’s more, they are borrowing the money at interest. If they do not pay it completely off at the end of the month, they will actually owe more money, and in the long run will pay the credit card company more than they initially spent.

“You’re actually borrowing from you future income, said Wooden. “By keeping a balance on your cred-it card, a portion of your income every month is going to be spent.”

That’s not to say there are no

benefits of keeping a small balance on your credit card. It is a good way to improve your credit score. How-ever, if you do not keep a balance on your card, your credit score will not be affected.

“If you’re going to use a credit card to build your credit score, have a plan and budget for exactly how you’re going to do it,” said Wooden.

The key is to not use it to spend more than you can afford to pay off at the end of the month. If you do not know whether you can pay it off, that is a bad sign. Avoid using it to buy things like clothes, movies, or download games to your X-box 360 or Play Station 3. Use cash or a debit card for these things, and if you cannot afford it, is a sign you are living beyond your means.

Finally if you do get in over your head, do not lose hope, you can get out.

“It’s a long slow process, and requires a lot of discipline,” said Wooden. “But the first step is to stop using your credit cards imme-diately.”

Being credit smart in college

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Preface photo/BRANDI MILLERUsing credit cards and keeping a balance is borrowing from your future, according to Professor Kim Wooden.

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nally formed to enforce it has been reformed,” said Bazzell.

One student brought up the is-sues of difficulty when wanted to host an event on campus. Bazzell told the students the university is big on liability so vendors are re-quired to have $1 million liability insurance.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Grille. Pizza and pop will be pro-vided. The SGA encourages stu-dents to either stop by the office or visit their website if they have any questions or concerns.

shaped like a head and shoulders speaks to us.

Using a mix of humor and thought-provoking rhetoric, Gil-len concluded his presentation with some examples of eccentric ways people have been memorialized.

“I couldn’t leave you without a ghost story,” he said.

In the mid-17th century, Colo-nel John Buck of Maine ordered a woman to be hanged for witchcraft. When his gravestone monument was built, the outline of a woman’s leg and foot appeared on the stone, as if she were hanging over his grave. The outline has never been success-fully removed- it always comes back.

“Is it really a witch’s messages from beyond?” Gillen asked. “I’ll let you decide.”

“The IUSB radio project has been and will be utilizing the pro-duction studio as a means of record-ing content,” said Jones. “Basically anyone with an idea sends a request to the people in charge of the pro-duction studio including the kind of equipment they will need, and then they go in for a recording ses-sion.”

Among the many innovative technologies of the production studio are a 24” iMac, A/V editing equipment, a large screen monitor for viewing projects and a green screen. The studio also features “prosumer” and professional video editing software such as Final Cut Express and Adobe Premier Pro.

Lang. Students interested in the work

study program still have time. “We do [currently] still have

some work study funds available,” said Lang.

”Just because there is no posi-tion listed, doesn’t mean they are not available.”Students can find work study jobs listed on the bulle-tin board in the hallway connecting The Grille to Administration [by the day care center], on the career service’s website, in addition to the financial aid office’s website.

If a student cannot find a job posted, Lang encourages students to contact the person in charge of the desired department and ask.

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The greening of future projects on campus has been solidified.

Chancellor Reck announced Oct. 21 that the River Crossing Apartments and Community Build-ing have been selected as one of the best new green projects in the Mid-west region.

It was selected by the editorial board of Real Estate & Construc-tion Review to receive a Green Building of America Award. It was submitted for review by The Troyer Group, Inc., a local architecture and design firm which worked on the project.

The project followed guidelines for LEED (Leadership in Energy

IUSB recognized for Green projectsand Environmental Design) certi-fication.

“At first we were hoping for the most basic level, the certified level,” said Mike Keen, campus Director for the Center for a Sustainable Fu-ture. “Now, we are awaiting word from the review process about Gold certification. The award is an excit-ing announcement”

Following news of the award, Reck announced late last week that all new buildings and renovation projects will see LEED certification of a Silver level or above. This would presumably include upcoming ren-ovations to the Associates Building.

IU South Bend student Denisse Hernandez feels that a positive re-lationship with the student govern-ment is vital to a unified voice on

campus. “This is very exciting news,” said

Hernandez. “I think the campus should be trying to be as green as possible. I hope that students will take an active role in voicing their ideas for green projects.” Caitlin Worm, a senior at IUSB, agrees that campus should be continuing with green projects.

“When I graduate, I want to be able to point to my school as one that is doing good things. I want to be proud that we are taking sustain-ability seriously, ” said Worm.

The River Crossing Apartments will be featured in the upcoming 2010 edition of Real Estate & Con-struction Review’s Midwest Green Success Stories. 

By KRISTINE BAILEY Staff Writer

Are you recharging your batter-ies? Not your figurative ones, but your actual batteries used to power small electronics. If not, consider the following.

Initial cost may be a bit higher, but rechargeables can be re-ener-gized up to 1,000 times. Because of this, they can soon save hundreds of dollars in battery costs.

The downside is that recharge-able batteries contain lead, cad-mium and lithium. Once they are all “charged out,” they need to be recycled instead of just pitched in the trash. Thanks in large part to efforts by Jake Jones, a senator and member of The Student Govern-ment Association Environmental

Recharge, recharge, recycleCommittee, who worked with the Environmental Justice League on the project, students, faculty and staff have a place to drop off their rechargeable batteries on the com-munity information table inside the Schurz Library.

“We needed this on campus, and it was not available,” said Jones. “I did a lot of asking around on cam-pus about how to do it. I researched what company could provide the service and was able to set up a cen-tral drop off place.”

The drop off is located next to a new ink jet recycling collection box. Both services are free.

Questions or suggestions re-garding environmental issues on campus can be sent to Jake Jones at Jones367@iusb.edu.

Why Use Rechargeables?

• They use less than 5% of the non-renewable natural resources

• Consumed by non-rechargeable batteries

• The contribute only 1/20 the amount of CO2 versus non-rechargeables

• Contribute at least ten times less water pollution and thirty times less air pollution

• Contribute less packaging waste: one pack of rechargeables equals 93 packs of disposables

• They save money and natural resources!

Information gathered in part from the Regional Recycling Coordinating Committee in Lansing, MI, and from www.aboutmyplanet.com. Do you have a story idea?

Send an email to preface@iusb.edu.