Good morning, Bloomington.

Bloomington Animal Care and Control only has two open kennels and is calling on residents to adopt or foster pets because the shelter is full.

Staff say summer usually brings more animals and that incentives—like lower fees and special events—help encourage community members to care for them.

On Thursday night, Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti spoke at the Boys & Girls Clubs fundraiser in Bloomington, where nearly 400 people attended and the event aimed to raise up to $200k to support youth programs.

He shared leadership lessons learned from his mentors and called for consistent rules in collegiate athletics — noting that finishing what is started is essential — while addressing challenges with name, image, and likeness deals.

Indiana University launched the CoDesign Commons in a 5000 square foot space at Endwright East Active Living Community Center to let older adults co-design research and public services.

The new initiative—part of IU’s Aging Research Network—has spurred projects with Dementia Friendly Bloomington, Luddy School students and local artists and will expand its design teams over the coming year.

Attorney Michelle Simpson Tuegel said former IU basketball players suing the university remain disappointed after an 874-page report found that ex-team doctor Brad Bomba Sr’s rectal exams were clinically appropriate — she argues a jury in Indiana should decide if IU knew the touching happened.

Three ICE detainees from Bloomington—Jose Gomez-Iras, Neville Mayorga Rosales and Manuel Sente-Tevelan—were booked into Hopkins County Jail in Kentucky on April 30 and are being held as officials review their immigration status.

Bloomington-based artist and entrepreneur Nicholas Hall creates mixed media paintings and recycled necktie pocket squares called Pockties while hosting monthly house concerts at his Bryan Park mid-century ranch home and renting a high-rated studio on Airbnb.

He also founded Graham’s Foundation to support parents of premature babies —an effort that has helped 175,000 families—.

Over 260 IU Bloomington faculty and staff signed a letter on Friday urging Provost Shrivastav to reverse the termination of tenured Luddy School professor Xiaofeng Wang, who was fired without the required notice during the week the FBI searched his and his wife’s homes on March 28. The letter also asked that the Faculty Board of Review hear his case—faculty groups claim due process was not followed.

Bloomington South High School won the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition with a $100,000 prize and a $25,000 Rising Entrepreneurship Award.

The eight students worked for six months to develop Stormshield—a headband that helps hearing aid users join sports—and presented their idea in Washington, D.C. last week.

Meditation Mondays: Sound Bath Experience

7-8 p.m. — Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center Library — Cost unknown — Immerse yourself in a relaxing meditative sound bath experience.

Taylor Hollingsworth Live

6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Enjoy an evening of folk music with Taylor Hollingsworth and opening act The Hammer & The Hatchet.

Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025

7 PM - 1 AM — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Ticket information available — Experience a unique four-night event of original music as artists collaborate and share their stories.

IU Founders and Funders Network Venture Summit 2025

12 AM - 12 AM — Indiana Memorial Union Bldg — $100 — Connect with innovators and investors within IU’s startup ecosystem at this exclusive venture summit.

Rodney Crowell Concert

7-11 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience the music of a Grammy-winning country artist with decades of hits.

Spring Prospect Camp

10 AM - 4 PM — Bill Armstrong Stadium — Registration required — An exclusive soccer camp for female athletes looking to develop their skills.

Artisan Bread Workshop

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Muddy Fork Bakery — $95 per person — Learn the art of sourdough bread making in an intimate, hands-on workshop.

Composition Forum at 13th USA International Harp Competition

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Free entry — Engage in a discussion of the winning piece and performances at the acclaimed harp competition.

Stand-Up Comedy Workshop Graduation Show

8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Free entry — Watch fresh talent take the stage for their first comedy performance after a five-week workshop.

Bloomington Comedy Night

9-11 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — $16 – $20 — Enjoy an evening filled with laughter at a local comedy venue.