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Exploring Campus Life: Resources and Activities for Western European Studies Students

Discover helpful campus resources, events, and volunteer opportunities. Find out about WEST acronyms, library services, tech workshops, health and insurance options, parking tips, and local attractions in Bloomington. Stay informed and engaged throughout your academic journey in West European Studies.

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Exploring Campus Life: Resources and Activities for Western European Studies Students

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  1. West European StudiesOrientation 2009

  2. Campus – Food! • IMU • Ballantine Cafe • They have food at the library? • I’m getting a little sick of Pizza Hut and Burger King…

  3. Acronyms • WEST • NRC – National Resource Center • GPSO – Graduate and Professional Student Organization • FLAS – Foreign Language and Area Studies

  4. Communicate with WEST • WEST website • Video library • GA office • Brownbag • Listservs • Events • Announcements • Jobs & Internships

  5. Volunteer with WEST • Lotus Festival • Multicultural festival • Nursing homes • Elementary schools • Interactive video conference

  6. Franklin Hall • Near the Sample Gates/Kirkwood • Parking Office • International Student Office • Office of the Registrar • Bursar Office

  7. OneStart • Oh, Bursar…where have you been all my life! • What else is this website good for? • Registration & Drop/Add • Make Health Center appointments • Classifieds • Financials • https://onestart.iu.edu/

  8. OnCourse • Where is the reading my professor was talking about? • I wonder what I got on my stats test… • I can’t find my flash drive! • https://oncourse.iu.edu/

  9. Library Resources • What can I do at the library (besides read books)? • Make copies with ID card • IUB Homepage, Libraries • Carrel

  10. Computer Labs • Ballantine Hall first floor • SPEA/Business Library • Wells (Main) Library • Main floor - Group Work Stations • 5th floor • Lindley Hall • IMU • It’s December 15th, do you know where your print quota is?

  11. STEPS • “Simplifying Technology, Enhancing Productivity and Skills” • Award-winning workshops on more than 80 information technology topics, such as word spreadsheets, databases, graphics, presentations, statistics, browsing and publishing on the web • Workshops range from introductory to advanced and last from 90 minutes to 3 hours • To register or for more information, visit http://ittraining.iu.edu

  12. Campus Wireless Access • Every Wireless Computer Needs to be Registered • Need User Name and Password • http://uits.iu.edu/page/ayax • Visit the UITS helpdesk on the main floor of the library • Free assistance

  13. Health Center and Insurance • Corner of 10th and Jordan • Full Range of Health Services • Can be Billed to Your Bursar Account • Pharmacy/Lab Onsite • Open Weekdays 8:00am -4:30pm • 812-855-4011 • www.indiana.edu/~health/ • IU Graduate Health Insurance Program - The Chickering Group/Aetna - Doesn’t cover vision (cheap eye exams at IU School of Optometry); new dental coverage!

  14. Parking • Parking.indiana.edu • E passes • Park at Football Stadium • C passes • Park on other side of railroad tracks • Do Not Park in A zones; they will tow and ticket

  15. Public Transportation • The wheels on the bus… • How in the world do you catch a cab in this town? • Can you take me to the airport? - Bloomington Shuttle - Star of America • bloomingtontransit.com/ • iubus.indiana.edu/

  16. Stuff to Do • www.visitbloomington.com • www.bloomingtonarts.org • IU Art Museum http://www.indiana.edu/~iuam/iuam_home.php • IMU Union Board Films http://www.indiana.edu/~imupromo/things_to_do/union_board/films.shtml • IU School of Music Opera, Ballet and Student Performances www.music.indiana.edu/events • IU Auditorium Shows www.iuauditorium.com

  17. More Stuff to Do Bloomington Farmers Market April – November Saturdays, 8am to noon Corner of 7th and Morton So you like playing outside? • www.Bloomington.in.gov/parks • Frisbee Golf • Plays and Concerts • www.browncountystatepark.org • Lake Griffy, Lake Lemon, Lake Monroe

  18. Still Got Questions? • Come on…hit us with your best shot! • Ask a friendly second year student! • IU Call Center: 855-IUIU

  19. Background image courtesy of: www.uk.or.kr/.../etc/2005/EU%20Flags%2001_1.jpg

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