Portico

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

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Portico Winter 2007

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In this issue

Recent Alumni Events
In September, Hanna Avenue's Largest Tailgate Party Ever hit Key Stadium, and the Greyhounds topped St. Joseph's on the Gridiron. A week late, the campus celebrated Homecoming and another football victory.

Cool Career Connections
The Alumni Office and University Career Services team up to provide great career help for alumni. Whether you're looking for a job yourself or need to hire an employee, you'll find help here.

It's all about the "U"
Meet Gretchen Craft '93 who talks about her connection to her alma mater.

President's Forum
Dr. Beverley Pitts spoke at the Celebration of the Flags, an annual event that salutes UIndy's international population. This year's theme was "Imagine."

Mar Elias compelled to halt enrollment
You've read about the University's relationship with Mar Elias in Israel often in Portico. Now, a summer of conflict has taken its toll.

New dean for Health Sciences brings international reputation
Dr. Mary Blake Huer has been named to a new post at the University, combining two individual dean positions in the schools of occupational and physical therapy.

If you're not having fun, what are you doing?
You'll never find Ryan Hupfer '98 bored with his job. He already has a book deal, did a cross-country tour with nine friends, and -- well, he's definitely living up to his personal motto.

Schaad is serious about playing with clay
Gracing the cover of this Portico or "literature professor" on page 3 , Professor Dee Schaad's art is hard to ignore.

Sports Update
Check out the fall season highlights. And if you live in Central, Indiana, see why it's now easier than ever to catch the Greyhounds on television.

Classnotes
Catch up on former classmates and other alumni, including Megan Shurn '03, whose chemistry degree and track background prepared her for an unusual job.