Whatcha Watchin': Coming-of-age movies

By Hannah Carroll (Office of Marketing and Communications)

My daughter is obsessed with Turning Red. It's been on repeat at my house since we watched it during Spring Break (those 4*Town songs can really get stuck in your head)—and I can see why she likes it.

Like all good coming-of-age films, Turning Red digs into the shared experience of growing up. It's is hard. And awkward. And exciting! All of it makes for entertaining, memorable movies. 

Here are a few of my favorites:

My childhood
Now and Then, 1995 (HBO Max)
The Sandlot, 1993 (Disney+, Hulu)

Classics
Almost Famous, 2000 (Amazon Prime)
Lady Bird, 2017 (Netflix)

Comedies
Superbad, 2007 (Hulu)
Easy A, 2010 (Amazon Prime, HBO Max)

Wes Anderson
Rushmore, 1998 (paid, DVD at Monroe County Public Library)
Moonrise Kingdom, 2012 (HBO Max)

Jan's Disney playlist

Expand your listening beyond "We Don't Talk About Bruno" with this Disney playlist by Jan Bents (Undergraduate Program).

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How it works: Do you like board games? Have you ever wanted to try a modern board game? Come join the fun!

Slack chat room: Join the Board Game Club on Slack to arrange times to play games together online.

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How it works: Our staff book club meets the first Wednesday of each month to discuss our current book and choose a book for the following month. If you like to read and wish to explore a variety of texts with colleagues from all over, this is the club for you! If you know anyone interested in joining the staff book club, simply direct them to complete this form.

Current selection: For April, the group will be reading Marie Benedict’s The Only Woman in the Room.

Next meeting: Wednesday, April 6, from 12:15 to 1 p.m. in HH3026. Please email Sarah Storm for more information.

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How it works: We choose a cookbook or website each month to peruse and use, then share a virtual meal together prepared from the cookbook. Participate when you can, prepare some great food, and get to know more of your coworkers!

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How it works: If you’re new to hiking and have questions, join the Hiking Club on IU Kelley Hiking Club - Microsoft Teams Site. We have lots of knowledge about trails in and around Bloomington and we’re happy to share! 

Our hikes as a group will generally follow these guidelines for our events:

  • Hikes are usually once a month, on Sundays at 10 a.m.
  • We try to select hikes roughly two miles in length with mild/moderate conditions.
  • Locations are usually within 30 minutes of Bloomington so we can experience the amazing areas we have so close to us.
  • Family and pets are encouraged! If a trail has a limited pet policy, we'll do our best to share that with you beforehand.

Safety guidelines:

  • In the past, we had the option to carpool from campus due to the small parking lots of some of the trailheads. Until COVID guidelines are changed, we ask that you stick with what is comfortable for you (if someone is in your "pod," for example).
  • We ask that you wear a mask while on the hike with the group. If you feel the need to remove it for a mask break, please socially distance as you are able.
  • If you feel sick, please stay home and we’ll see you on the next one!

Contact: Ryan Craven

How it works: We meet Thursdays during the lunch hour to work on projects, share tips, and get to know each other better. We are looking to attend some events, such as the yarn crawls and fiber arts festivals. We also plan to do a community project, such as making scarves for the homeless.

LEARNERS WELCOME! We can help you get started!

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How it works: Join our private Facebook group to share tips and time-savers, ask questions, offer support, and organize play dates, babysitting exchanges, and clothes swaps. 

Interested in helping lead the club? Email Jeni!

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How it works: Cheers from the Kelley Wine-Tasting Club! All staff are welcome to join us for tastings as we collectively sip toward a greater understanding of how venerable wine is. Want to learn more about wine now? Check out this excellent wine primer.

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  • Paige Thomas, Associate Director of Student Life, Undergraduate Programs
  • Lisa Bell, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, Undergraduate Career Services 

  • Susan Barlow, Administrative Assistant, Operations & Decision Technologies
  • Bryan Melvin, Executive Director of Development and Engagement, Office of Development and Engagement
  • John Spencer, Accounting and Financial Support Specialist, Business Office
  •  Ryan Stringer, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Accounting Programs
  • Maegen Wallaker, Admissions and Student Services Coordinator, Kelley Direct Programs

  • Kristi Brown, Director, Digital Service Catalog, KSBIT
  • Evan Schmidt, Videographer, Office of Marketing and Communications
  • Rachel Fleishman, Assistant Director of Global Programs, Master of Business Administration
  • Travis Vickers, Help Desk Specialist, KSBIT
  • Jacob Scott, Database Programmer/Data Analyst, KSBIT
  • Annie Zielinski, Program Manager, Executive Degree Programs

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Hannah Carroll, Newsletter Editor
Susie Clarke, Undergraduate Career Services
Diane Coon, Human Resources

Amy Foster, Dean's Office
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Colin Brown, Development and Alumni
Andrea Nikolova, Undergraduate Program
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