This year, the United States of America is celebrating 244 years as a sovereign nation of the free world. During these two centuries, many things have changed... some things for the better and others have not seemed to change at all. In the words of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th American President, "America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." It is important to be reminded of how far we've come as a nation, but there's still further to go in the road to freedom and equality for all.
Let Freedom Ring - IUPUI Center for TRIP
IUPUI TRIP Scholar of the Month, Philip Cochran
COVID-25: Preparing for the Next Black Swan
Philip Cochran is a Professor of Management at the Kelley School of Business. His current research focuses on how organizations can and should respond to major crises that are often referred to as “Black Swans.” Black Swans are extremely rare events that have severe consequences. Examples include earthquakes, nuclear wars, and the COVID-19 pandemic that we are experiencing today, major supply chain disruptions such as the recent Suez Canal blockage, nuclear accidents such as the Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown, major weather events such as Hurricane Katrina, major volcanic events such as the explosion of Mt. Tambora in 1815 which led to a year without a summer, major solar flares such as the Carrington Event of 1859 which happens about every 100 years. Professor Cochran will discuss how organizations, universities,
businesses, and not-for-profits can respond to these types of events. Learn More
IUPUI TRIP Scholars in the News
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IUPUI Researchers Team Up with Churches to Address Lead in Water
Jason Kelly, Gabriel Filippelli, and Gregory Druschel are working with local Indianapolis church organizations to help inform, empower, and protect residents from household lead contamination.
Biden's Infrastructure Plan Targets Lead Pipes that Threaten American's Public Health
Dr. Gabriel Filippelli explains the situation of lead pipes in American and the potential impact of President Biden's new infrastructure plan to remedy the problem.
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library Radical Reads Join this monthly reading circle which is open to all and offers a space to explore, discuss, and exchange critical, transformative ideas. This month's topic is "Mike Davis' The Case for Letting Malibu Burn". Click to learn more and register. (Free Event)
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - Thursday, July 15 2021
The 2021 Indiana University Education Conference at Indiana Black Expo Attend the most comprehensive educational summit in the United States. Leading experts will address equity in the education system and provide professional development to K-12 educators and higher education leaders across the country. Click to learn more and register. (Free Event)
Friday, July 16, 2021 at All Day
Indiana CTSI / IU School of Medicine Regional Campuses Retreat
The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) will host a virtual regional campuses retreat, "Building Collaborations in Health." This event will provide an in-depth look at clinical and translational research opportunities provided by the Indiana Indiana CTSI and across Indiana. Register.
(Free Event)
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 9:30pm (EST)
People Leaders: How to Navigate the Return to Normal Operations This virtual event will focus on how leaders can have productive conversations, better understand employee needs, address potential conflict and support team members as IU employees return from working at home to working in the office. Click to register. (Free Event)
News from Our Partners
Do you plan to be on campus this summer? If so, check out the updated health and safety recommendation. Learn more.
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Gabriel Filippelli and Sarah Mincey are the newly appointed executive and managing directors of the Prepared for Environmental Change Grand Challenge initiative for the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University. Learn more.
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A new tool created by Indiana University researchers is helping local Indiana governments maximize the benefits of urban trees and other green infrastructure to become more resilient against the impact of climate change. Learn more.
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Check out the Thrive Indianapolis Annual Report 2020. This is the first sustainability and resilience action plan in our city's history. The report details the notable progress that has been made as well as areas of improvement. Learn more.
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IUPUI is ranked #2 in the United States and #28 in the world in the 2021 Impact Rankings for Sustainability. The rankings are based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which target the 17 biggest issues affecting the world. Learn more.
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In an effort to improve efficiency, the IUPUI Paws’ Closet now has a donation request form available online through the Help Me Roar website. Make a Donation
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Discover the 2021 Indianapolis Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Program! The event begins on June 7 and goes through July 31. Children, teens, and adults are encouraged to participate in the FREE program. Any Marion county resident us eligible to participate. Learn more.
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Newfields art museum now offers free admission to all guests for the entire day on the first Thursday of each month throughout the year. Advance tickets are required. To reserve tickets online, click here.
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Achievements of IUPUI Center for TRIP Scholars
Dr. Peter Schubert Received the Alvin S. Bynum Award
Congratulations to Dr. Peter Schubert on being awarded the 2021 Alvin S. Bynum Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Mentoring.
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ynum Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Mentoring.