On October 27, 2018, a gunman took the lives of 11 people worshipping inside the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. It was the deadliest attack on the American Jewish community. It was also the latest in a series of antisemetic events and growing antisemtic sentiment around the country and the world. Antisemitism is similar… Read more »
Entries by Leslie Wells
New options make O’Neill study abroad more accessible
Studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime for college students. Yet the cost and the length of these programs may make some students question whether it’s a realistic option. Jessie Silguero was almost one of them. Almost. “I currently work two jobs and I’m the oldest in my family,” he says. “I… Read more »
Connect with careers in public safety
From helicopters thundering above Taylor Courtyard to heavy-duty equipment rolling through the breezeway and the sound of sirens blaring at noon, it’s hard to miss the O’Neill School’s annual Public Safety Career Day. This year, the sights and sounds of public safety will arrive on campus on Wednesday, September 25, from noon to 3 p.m…. Read more »
Course provides candid conversations about corrections
As students in Eric Grommon’s Corrections course wait for class to begin, a group of guests walks into the room. They’re here to pull back the curtain on corrections for students. “It’s rare for students to gain direct access to correctional experts,” Grommon says. One by one, people at the front of the room introduce… Read more »
HobNob internship provides next step for students interested in policy
For those who have walked the halls of the Indiana Statehouse as interns, it can be a career-shaping experience, providing guidance and clarity for students considering a future in policy or politics. Each year, the Indy Chamber selects one O’Neill School graduate student interested in policy development and political action as its HobNob intern, named… Read more »
