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Indy transit from a global perspective
By Provocate
Can Indianapolis hope to be a thriving global city without better transit?
Read More- February 19, 2013
- Global Indy event
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Simulation of educational constraints for undocumented kids
By Provocate
As the state and the US debate immigration reform, it can be helpful to experience what the search for an education is like for the kids who are here without papers
Read More- February 19, 2013
- Global Indy event
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Microfinance strategies for Indy and the world
By Provocate
Learn how microfinance programs from around the world could offer lessons to fight poverty in Indianapolis
Read More- February 19, 2013
- Global Indy event
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Artisanal pathways for women out of poverty
By Provocate
Hands on demonstration and discussion of how crafts and arts can be ways for women to escape poverty, around the world and in Indiana.
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- Global Indy event
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International views & news
Egypt’s Democratic Transition
Milind Thakar seemed well educated on the matter and was able to answer just about everyone’s questions. Defiantly an event to go to especially if someone is wanting to get more information for class discussions.
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- Intergalactic Space-Time Travelers
- Voices from the Margins of Caribbean Culture
- Why the Conflict? Seeking to Understand the Israeli/Palestinian Tension
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make a difference
Organizing for Action
Basically, this is the next step after the re-election, the action part, the part where actual change is made, not just winning an election.
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- The Times (and weather) They are a Changin’
new perspectives
Poverty Manifesto of Tavis Smiley and Cornell West
SPEA Scholar Kelly Wallace is pleasantly surprised that learning about poverty doesn't have to be painfully dull
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- Common @ Clowes Hall
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- JCC poverty simulation
- Scott Stoll falls uphill
- Poverty in America: From Safety Net to Self-Reliance
- JCC poverty simulation
Politics & civics
National Journal Conference at the University of Virginia
The National Journal Conference has the potential to be a haven for discussions on student-led journals and public policy, and as it hosts the right kinds of speakers in the future, the Conference will undoubtedly serve as a fantastic outlet for sharing best practices and insight into running a truly effective policy journal at any university.
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- Civic lessons at the Gamers Guild
- Presidential inauguration
- National Center on Accessibility
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Stage & films
The Best Seven Bucks I Spent All Week
The film focused on telling the stories of multiple, brilliant social entrepreneurs who had devised simple solutions to difficult global issues and enacted them to realize huge social impacts, all while inspiring others to do the same.
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- Dissociative Identity Disorder can bring a happy experience
- The Rashomon Effect
- Jackie and Me
- Post-urban Detroit in “Urban Roots”
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the essential arts
“Black Light” Artist Reception at the Harrison Center for Arts
SPEA Scholar Luke Taylor gets a warm glow at "Black Light"
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- Chuck Klosterman
- Major Jackson
- Chuck Klosterman and his hats
- Cool Nights, Cool Songs with the Meridian Street Project
We Are City — Exchange
Exchanging with We Are City
it would have been nice to see more unfamiliar faces.
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Sen. Lugar
Senator Richard Lugar Global Studies Lecture, Marian University
A testament to the profoundly positive impact one person can make in a community, country, and the world.
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Steven Amstrup
Conversation with Indianapolis Prize winner Steve Amstrup
Amstrup made some very good points about the role of businesses in slowing down climate change. He believes that large corporations have to be the first ones to make significant changes. Once they do, others (including the government) will follow along.
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indy politics & policy
The Platform : Indy’s Neighborhood Development hub
Indianapolis is one of the largest cities in america that currently doesn’t have a design center. To combat this, the City of Indianapolis partnered with the local LISC chapter to repurpose an area of
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conferences
We Are City — Summit
The We Are City conference on Friday, September 31st first and foremost, was located in the most depressing space I have ever been in, the gymnasium at the Harrison Center for the Arts. The
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lectures
Launching research into the Irish Republican Movement
I came in with limited knowledge on the topic and came out with a much different understanding of Ireland’s political history and the political tensions that still exist there. I was, furthermore, propelled to do more background research on the topic.
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Sheryl WuDunn
Sheryl WuDunn, worth ditching class
"I walked away from her discussion thinking, “life shouldn’t be this way for anyone”. WuDunn was optimistic about the future opportunities for women around the world. She remains hopeful despite the many personal stories and women she encountered on her tour of the world to poverty stricken cultures and countries."
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networking
Catalyze X-Change — integrating groups
I talked to numerous people off the street, but the majority of my day was spent talking to people from other tables and getting to know their organizations
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PitchFeast
The First Pitchfeast
Members of the community would come together and listen to the ideas of entrepreneurs and creatives that were seeking funds for their ideas. The community would vote and someone would walk away with a microgrant to support their idea.
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art & culture
First Friday
My first, First Friday outing was a blast. I had a great time taking in the local art and chatting with non-profits who are actively working to make a difference in people’s lives. If you are looking for a fun night out with friends, first date place or family outing – you should definitely check out First Friday. Come out, have drink, relax and see how deep the rabbit holes goes!
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