Wednesday, March 26, 2025 

See which employees will be celebrated today for their years of service; find Sean McDaniel’s advice for success in college; and more

Hundreds of students will help local agencies and organizations—the Alice Paul House, Friends of White’s Woods, the Indiana Community Garden, and more—on Saturday, April 5, during Into the Streets, a biannual day of service. Find a list of locations, and sign up by Tuesday to participate.

AN EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION EVENT ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, WILL FEATURE FOOD STATIONS, CHAIR MASSAGES, A PAINT AND SIP WITH MOCKTAILS, THERAPY DOGS, AND MORE. REGISTER BY FRIDAY, APRIL 4.

When Sean McDaniel graduated from college, he didn’t know what he didn’t know. But a chance to teach English in Spain led him down a path he never expected to travel. Learn more about him in this week’s Meet Our Faculty feature.

Today’s Service Awards brunch in the Blue Room will celebrate those who have completed 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service to the university. See the list of employees being recognized.

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