Portico

Portico is the Alumni Magazine of the University of Indianapolis. It is mailed quarterly to alumni, parents and families of enrolled students, second-semester seniors, and friends of the University. It serves as a gateway to understanding; a colonnade from which to gain a clearer perspective of the University of Indianapolis.

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Portico Summer 2006

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In this issue

Upcoming alumni events
Check out Alumni Day at the Indianapolis Zoo in August, Homecoming in September, and the trip to Switzerland & Northern Italy in October.

Recent alumni events
Lots of UIndy alumni stopped by the Indy 500 Festival Mini-Marathon tent on May 6. Senior Salute honored the Class of ’06, and Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day honored Cheryl Larson ’66 ’71.

Alumni Central
Your UIndy alumni online connection is up and running. Get registered!

Meet your new Alumni Association president
Brian Martin ’88 begins his two-year term.

President’s forum
“Passport to Possibilities” lets select students “step out of the classroom and explore.”

The Campaign for UIndy—there’s still time!
The most ambitious campaign in University history is nearing completion, but it’s not too late to become a part of it.

The department beat
Catch up on the news of our schools and departments, and meet the University’s new provost.

Conference shows state is ‘poised for economic miracle’
SupplyNet was organized by the School of Business to focus on one of Indiana’s most promising growth industries.

Inauguration 2006: Pageantry, paint, possibilities
The inauguration of President Pitts was built on the theme “Passport to Possibilities,” and featured opportunities for service and for student travel. These six pages offer photos of the day, a description of the service projects, an introduction to the 10 travel grant winners, and a heartwarming essay from one of the winners.

Sports Update
Andrea Horban became a national champion, and the swimming and wrestling teams turned out 14 All-Americans between them.

Portfolio
Follow these “avenues to planned giving” to find the method of charitable giving that suits your situation best.

Class Notes
Catch up on former classmates and some of our more than 20,000 other alumni, including Chris Reynolds ’94 and Christina Gartelos ’00.