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WTIU continues its exploration of the Hoosier state with a new series, Journey Indiana.

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January 21, 2016

 

Jazz Crossroads of America: Road to Stardust

Host of WFIU's "Night Lights," David Brent Johnson explores the story behind Bloomington's Hoagy Carmichael friendship with famed trumpeter Bix Beiderbecke.

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November 19, 2015

 

The OSIRIS Camera

In 2015, the IU Art Museum acquired an infrared camera, OSIRIS, an indispensable conservation tool that allows a painting's "underdrawing" to become visible.

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September 17, 2015

 

IU Glass Shop

Tucked away among the offices of IU's chemistry building, craftsman Don Garvin is busy creating one-of-a-kind glassware where creativity and science merge.

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July 9, 2015

 

Martina Celerin

After receiving a doctorate in plant sciences, Martina Celerin worked as a molecular geneticist at IU before re-discovering here artistic roots in 2002.

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December 11, 2014

 

James H. Madison

Celebrated historian, James H. Madison, discusses his most recent book, "Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana," as well as Indiana's upcoming bicentennial.

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April 10, 2014

 

Jiangmei Wu

After learning the delicate art of origami as a child, Jiangmei Wu set upon a path of combining folded paper with extraordinary interior design.

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May 9, 2013

 

Joe Goes Breakdancing

Joe joins the IU Breakdancing Club to learn some beginning steps to becoming a B-boy! Beyond beats, Joe learns about the culture, artistry, and athleticism.

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April 11, 2013

 

Vigée Le Brun

IU Art Museum Director, Heidi Gealt, joins us to provide details on the "Three Remarkable Women" exhibit, featuring Le Brun's "Portrait of Mrs. Chinnery."

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November 8, 2012

 

Singing Hoosiers – “Georgia on My Mind”

From Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music, the Singing Hoosiers perform "Georgia on My Mind," during their visit to Studio 6!

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November 8, 2012

 

Singing Hoosiers

Director Dr. Steve Zegree explains the tradition behind Indiana University's Singing Hoosiers, and what audience members can expect in the years to come.

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