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Indiana University Bloomington is one of the best universities in the United States with an international blend in its teaching style and student care. Education here is not only holistic but an accumulative continuum. The University aims at the multi dimensional development of its students preparing them for a better future. This University has come a long way in setting a mark in the field of education. It offers variety of programs to suit the needs of the students from diverse fields and interests. It provides a favorable environment in its campus for both the domestic and international students. It has been in constant focus by the global community and top notch faculty and scholars for its achievements in the field of education.

Brief History & Recognition

Indiana University was founded in the year 1820, on January 20th when the legislative act adopted the establishment of a state seminary. In the same year in the month of July the location for the seminary was chosen by the Board of Trustees. In the year 1823 Baynad Rush Hall was hired as the first professor to teach in the seminary and the classes initially began with a meager ten students in the year 1824.the Indiana college building was built in 1838 and in the same year the legislative act accepted to change the name Indiana College to Indiana University. Arbutus, the campus magazine was for the first time published in the year 1894. In its journey till today the University has also gone through a series of ups and downs, but it has always bounced back becoming stronger and efficient. The awarding of its first honorary doctorate on former student and winner of the Pulitzer award Earnie Pyle was one of its glorious moments. James Watson another alumni of Indiana University became the youngest Nobel laureate for his discovery of the structure of DNA along with two others in the year 1962.another of its aluminums Steve Tesich won an Oscar in 1978 for his screenplay in the movie Breaking Away which was filmed on campus. There are various other examples from the University's history to justify the growth of the Indiana University into an elite educational institution.

Majors and Programs

Indiana University has a diverse set of undergraduate major and minor programs, degree programs etc. The University offers lot of flexibility when it comes to choosing major programs. The programs chosen as a major can in most of the cases can also be studied as a minor program at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The University also has a cell that helps uncertain or confused students on the issues of career concerns like planning and placement after the course. The University offers degrees like the Bachelors of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Science as well as Master of Arts and the doctorate degrees to its students.

Library facilities

Indiana University has an excellent library facility to meet the requirements of its students. Finding any book or information in the library is quite convenient. The students can also access or query the library online through the University's site "www.iub.edu". The library database can be searched alphabetically, by type or by subjects. The online full text journals can also be accessed, books can be renewed, borrowed and requested or the librarian can directly be queried online. Thus it facilitates the convenience of the students.

Arts and Entertainment

Besides excelling in academics, Indiana University also considered to be one of the best music schools in the United States. The University's programs in drama, theatre, dance and fine arts have brought national fame to the college. The University on a regular basis has visiting celebrities and performers to teach the students about the nuances of the trade. The students besides developing their knowledge in their respective fields can also excel in fine arts, music, dance, drama etc. thus getting an all-round development in the University campus.

Sports

The extracurricular activities does not confine to arts and entertainment only. The University also focuses on the physical fitness programs, sports athletics besides the academic curriculum. The sports at Indiana University include everything like big time big ten sports, world class amateur cycle racing, personal fitness programs, extreme sports etc. The annual campus 500 bicycle racing is an all time favorite of Lance Armstrong. Other sports includes swimming, Aikido, water polo, intramural sports, trips and tours, indoor pools, billiards, bowling etc. thus the University also aims at developing a healthy mind in a healthy body.

Conclusion

Indiana University thus is a University par excellence in terms of academics, arts and aesthetics and physical fitness. It provides a global environment for the students where one gets to learn from a diverse cultural conglomeration of people from all over the world. It prepares its students for a better tomorrow at the same time enriching their experience during their stay in the University.

Contact

If you are a current student of Indiana University, then you can use this link: http://www.iub.edu/student to view all the information related to current students of the university or for any other related queries. Any student can access this facility without the need to register University website. If you are a faculty member or a staff member, then you can use the link: Faculty/Stafflocated at the home page for your queries. For further queries regarding the university, the centralized contact no. is 812-855-4848 and can be called for any department or if you wish to pay a visit to the university, you can enter the university through 107 S. Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405-7000. You can also mail your queries to:

107 S. Indiana Ave.

Bloomington, IN 47405-7000

Phone: (812) 855-4848

About the Website

The Indiana University website is very good looking and professional. The home page is easy to access with all the links in front of your eyes. You can easily access the complete A-Z list of all the links offered by the website. But, the Indiana University website lacks a good and professional looking sitemap that helps to provide an easy access to all the links contained within the website. There is a search box on the top of the page that will help you find any information related to the university. One of the best features of the website is that it offers “Campus tour”, that offers interactive maps and pictures of the university campus including the important areas of Indiana University.


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Bloomington IN 47408 US

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