are available: a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in English (Technical and Professional Writing). School of Natural Science & Mathematics The School of Natural Science & Mathematics at Indiana University East hosts the following areas of academic study: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. School of Nursing and Health Sciences School of Social Work Special programs Honors Program Award-winning Supplemental Instruction (SI) Internships Service-Learning Study Abroad Purdue Polytechnic Richmond Indiana University East hosts a branch of Purdue Polytechnic Richmond. Certificates and degrees for the following programs at IU East are awarded by Purdue Polytechnic Richmond: Computer Graphics Technology (B.S., A.S.) Engineering Technology (B.S) Industrial Technology (B.S., Certificate) Mechanical Engineering Technology (A.S.) Organizational Leadership and Supervision (B.S., A.S., Certificate) Athletics The Indiana–East (IUE or IU East) athletic teams are called the Red Wolves (formerly known as the "Pioneers"). The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the River States Conference (RSC; formerly known as the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) until after the 2015–16 school year) since the 2007–08 academic year (when the school began its athletic program and joined the NAIA). IU East competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball; and co-ed sports include eSports. Campus IU East's campus lies on (0.704 km²) of land on the northern edge of Richmond, Indiana, near Interstate 70. IU East, Ivy Tech, and Earlham College are the immediate area's largest colleges. IU East has five academic buildings, Springwood, Whitewater, Tom Raper, Hayes Halls and the Student Events and Activities Center, with more planned over coming years. There are no student housing dormitories on campus. Whitewater Hall hosts Vivian Auditorium, the Campus Bookstore, and the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar and Registrar, English Department, The School of Natural Science and Mathematics, administration, and the Den, the campuses cafe. Hayes Hall opened in 1992 and houses the Campus Library, Information Technology, School of Nursing, School of Business and Economics, Center for Teaching & Learning, and Center for Health Promotion. Middlefork Hall houses the School of Humanities and Social Sciences including the art studios, the School of Education, School of Social Work and the Purdue University