Indiana University Bloomington
Summer Events & Activities
for Summer Undergraduate Researchers
2010
Sponsored by the University Graduate School in collaboration with
HBCU-STEM, REU, TRACCS, SROP, McNair and summer programs
Indiana University:
Graduate studies in science, math and technology
EXCELLENT FACILITIES, EXCELLENT PROGRAMS
$477 million in external research funding each year
18 libraries with subscriptions to more than 43,000 journals
Emphasis on integrative research and bridging disciplines
across the sciences
Generous financial support for graduate studies
Outstanding cultural, living and outdoor environments
Extensive informal training and mentoring resources available
to ensure retention
Science, technology and math graduate degree programs at IU:
http://graduate.indiana.edu/agep/degrees.php
Outdoor Preserves - http://www.indiana.edu/~preserve
DNA sequencing, genomics and proteomics facilities
Mass & NMR Spectrometry and Crystallography facilities
Cyclotron - http://www.iucf.indiana.edu
WIYN telescope
Two supercomputers, Abilene high-speed internet and a massive data storage system
BLOOMINGTON: A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
Bloomington is listed as the “Big 10 of College Towns” by the New York Times
The charm of small town life with many big city pleasures like a world-class opera, touring
Broadway shows, and Big Ten athletic events
Indiana University is considered one of the five most beautiful college campuses in the
nation by author Thomas Gaines
It's a good place to raise children and has two of the best K-12 school systems in the state
Bloomington is surrounded by state parks and nature reserves, and is located 20 minutes
from the Monroe County Reservoir, the largest lake in Indiana
YOU WON'T BE ALONE
IU has more than 35 doctoral degree programs, and nearly 1000 doctoral students in
science, mathematics and technology disciplines
Diverse community – about 40% of our doctoral students in the sciences are women
Graduate student organizations and other services to help you get connected
African American, Latino/a American or Native American students:
IU is part of a National Science Foundation initiative to increase diversity. To be a part of
this national initiative email agep@indiana.edu or visit http://graduate.indiana.edu/agep.
To apply to IU Graduate programs: http://graduate.indiana.edu/admissions.php
Summer Event List and Descriptions 2010
To register: email jdurnal@indiana.edu your name, program and events you’d like to attend.
1 GRE Preparation Course, June 7 – July 26th Monday and Wednesday evenings; encouraged
for juniors and seniors. (25 student maximum; first-come -- first-served) Juniors and seniors are
encouraged to participate in this 8-week GRE preparation [M/W, 5:30 – 7p.m., Ballantine Hall
214] course. All books/materials and the $160 fee to take the GRE General Exam at the
BEST testing center on the IUB campus are paid by the SUR program. All students
registering for the course must have good attendance; turn in weekly assignments, take 2
practice exams, and register to take the computerized GRE General Exam the last week
of July after the course ends.
2. Tour of French Lick/West Baden, June 19
Details Pending – check our website for updates
3. Kings Island July 9-10 2010
Details Pending – check our website for updates
4. Faculty Mentor/Mentee Reception, Friday, June 25, 4:00 p.m.
* ATTENDANCE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED: RSVP by June 4th *
Meet Provost Karen Hanson, Vice Provost Sonya Stephens, UGS Dean James Wimbush, McNair
Scholars students and other REU students and their mentors; IMU University Club-President’s
Room.
5. CIC SROP (Summer Research) Conference
The Ohio State University - Columbus, OH
Friday, July 23 – Sunday, July 25, 2010
African American, Latino/ a American, Asian or Native American students (U.S. citizens) only
Contact your REU Director or Summer Program Coordinator for more information on this conference if you
are not one of the above ethnicities and would like to attend.
Plus other events that will be available soon!
How to Register For Summer 2009 Events
Send an email to jdurnal@indiana.edu with the following information:
Your name
Your summer program (and faculty research mentor’s name)
Which events you’d like to attend
Registration is required by:
Wednesday, May 19th for the 8-week GRE course
For all other events, please be courteous and when possible, let us know if you plan on
attending so we can procure enough food and tickets for everyone involved.
For directions, updates and more details visit:
http://graduate.indiana.edu/sur OR http://graduate.indiana.edu/sur/sur_schedule.php
To Register for the GRE Prep Course (1)
June 7 – July 26; M/W, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. in Ballantine Hall 214.
To sign up for the GRE Prep Course, email jdurnal@indiana.edu.
Cool/Yummy Things to Do in the Summer
See www.visitbloomington.com for more information on the area, restaurants and activities.
Some of the listed “things to do” are ongoing, some are one-time events. Events listed in no
particular order. Also, take advantage of the numerous parks and trails in this area (see website).
1 IU Outdoor Swimming Pool, cost: $2-3
Lanes, diving well, kiddie pool and inexpensive freeze-pops. (812) 855-9584 for directions & hours.
2 Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Showers Plaza, 7th and Morton Streets; Bloomington
Fresh veggies, live music, local sausage and cheese, flowers, honey, adoptable pets and more!
http://bloomington.in.gov/
3 Oliver Winery (for those over 21),
Taste wines, take a tour or take a picnic and hang out by their lake. A 20-min drive north on Hwy 37.
http://www.oliverwinery.com/main.html
4 Arts Fair on the Square, Courthouse Square, Bloomington.
Eat everywhere in town all at once. Live music. Admission fee and a few bucks per taste, but a fun
event.
5 Taste of Bloomington, Saturday, June 19; cost: $5 entrance
Showers Commons. 7th & Morton St., Bloomington. Eat everywhere in town all at once. Live
music. Bring money. http://www.tasteofbloomington.com/
BLOOMINGTON RESTAURANTS
We’ve listed a few reasonably priced favorites, but e-mail jdurnal@indiana.edu for more
recommendations. Bloomington has a lot of great places to eat!
Bucceto’s (by the Best Buy near the mall) – Great pizza, big portions, discount after 9pm
Peach Garden (Chinese food) – 332-3437, http://www.thepeachgarden.com/
Bloomington Bagel Company – yummy bagels
Nick’s English Hut – classic IU bar, but will serve lunch for those under 21.
Turquaz (on 3rd and Lincoln) – inexpensive, filling, unusual. Try a table where you sit on rugs.
Runcible Spoon (6th Street) – another local coffee shop, good brunches, cozy atmosphere
Roots (6th St, on the square) – vegetarian, great fruit and veggie juice drinks.
On Fourth Street:
Little Tibet – try the Tibetan dishes!
Bombay House – Indiana lunch buffet is a good deal
On Kirkwood Ave:
Irish Lion (just west of the downtown square) – “pub grub,” can eat upstairs if not 21.
Esan Thai (near public library) – great for lunch, try the “miang esan” or “larb”!
Soma (near pubic library) – local coffee shop, good atmosphere, great coffee & smoothies.
Village Deli – sandwiches, but also a great Sunday brunch spot
Laughing Planet – California-style burritos, quesadillas. (above Soma)