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read moreEsri features Polis storymap
You may recall our post last summer that introduced the scholars who participated in the National Endowment for the Humanities intensive workshop hosted at The Polis Center and IUPUI. In that blog, we experimented with Esri’s new storymap templates that allow ArcGIS users to creatively visualize a tale by attaching spatial attributes to photographs, narrative, and more. Esri is now highlighting our Spatial Narratives & Deep Maps storymap as one of its feature partner stories. Check it out and tell us what you think! (And stayed tuned...
read moreJanuary News and Events
Check out the latest information and news about Polis, our staff, new projects, and this month’s events. Spatial Humanities Workshop in Israel Risk MAP Community Resiliency Meetings Sign up for a free SAVI class! Hazard Mitigation in Ohio Collaborative Silver Jackets Project Kick-off Multihazard Mitigation Council Symposium January 16-17 Historical Geographic Information Systems (HGIS) for reconstructing the past The National...
read moreNew Book in Polis Center Series on Religion and Urban Culture
Ecologies of Faith in New York City The Evolution of Religious Institutions Edited by Richard Cimino, Nadia A. Mian, and Weishan Huang Foreword by Nancy T. Ammerman “A great resource for students in congregational, religious, and urban studies [and] a valuable installment in the resurrection of urban religious ecology.” —Omar McRoberts, University of Chicago Ecologies of Faith in New York City examines patterns of interreligious cooperation and conflict in New York City. It explores how representative congregations in this...
read more2012 State of Our Black Youth Report Released
Local media is buzzing about the release of Indiana Black Expo’s State of Our Black Youth (SOBY) report. The 2012 SOBY report, the third installment of the report since 2005, presents statewide data on the health and well-being of Indiana’s Black youth, as well as local data for 16 communities (pictured below). Indiana Black Expo released the report on its website this morning. Download the SOBY Report The question on everyone’s mind: What’s the prognosis? Indiana Black Expo’s President & CEO Tanya Bell explained in this...
read moreCreating a Disaster Resistant University
In the past decade, disasters have affected universities and college campuses more frequently and with sometimes devastating results. (Recall the massive floods of 2008 that particularly impacted the Bloomington and Northwest campuses.) Damage to university buildings can result in significant monetary losses, not just in terms of infrastructure, but also in disruption of the institution’s teaching, research, and public service. But through comprehensive planning and mitigation efforts, universities can reduce or eliminate these...
read moreGIS Day
On November 14, Indiana University will host its annual GIS Day in Bloomington to showcase the exciting work that the Indiana community is doing with Geographic Information Systems. The event includes informational booths and exciting activities including an earthquake simulator unit, a display of interactive election maps, and an inspiring keynote address from John Steinmetz, state geologist of Indiana and director of the Indiana Geological Survey. Be sure to stop by The Polis Center’s booth to learn more about some of our current...
read moreDon’t Miss Out!
The award-winning Spirit & Place Festival may be halfway through, but you still have time to catch some incredible events. Whatever your interests – from silly to thought-provoking to utterly audacious – there’s an event for you! Browse through our program and register today. Here are some events you may be interested in. Faith, Fasting, and Football An Evening with Amy Sedaris Gender Bender! The Great Pumpkin Fling Thing How does an...
read moreCountdown to Spirit & Place Festival
The 2012 Spirit & Place Festival is just weeks away! Join us November 2-11 as we explore the silly and serious dimensions of PLAY. Visit the Spirit & Place Festival website to browse the festival guide and register for events. There’s something for all ages and interests and 75% of programs are FREE!
read moreCheck out Fox 59′s Coverage of the Governor’s Conference
The 2012 Governor’s Conference on Service and Nonprofit Capacity Building, held on October 2, was a great success. Nearly 300 people attended the event at Marten House to exchange best practices, engage in meaningful training, network with colleagues and establish new collaborations, and celebrate success stories through the Governor’s Service Awards. Check out these clips from Fox 59′s live coverage of the...
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