Inside UIndy fall 2008

Cover story: UIndy’s NFL connection Student intern Stephen Jones (above) has spent 2+ years with the Colts. It’s just one of a number of UIndy / NFL ties. Also: A radio internship leads to a job before graduation, and an alumna answers the show-biz call. Serving as news director and then operations manager for UIndy TV, communication major Katie Stam is more than comfortable in front of lights and cameras. She led UIndy to numerous broadcast awards in 2008 and completed internships at both the NBC and CBS affiliates in Indianapolis. That should prove helpful later this year when she heads to Las Vegas, where, hav- ing recently been crowned Miss Indiana, she’ll com- pete in the televised Miss America pageant. Plus, she’ll make a stop in Los Angeles first to tape “Miss America Reality Check,” a reality TV series about the contest. queenscreen

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The inside scoop No holding her back Choices & numbers There’s always something happening Amanda Williams may have had the These numbers tell only a small at UIndy. Here’s some of the latest odds against her after growing up in part of the story of the University news—including a hot new British an assortment of foster homes. But of Indianapolis, but they’re numbers band with a Greyhound connection. she’s put all that behind her, and now you should consider in your college she’s majoring in nursing, volunteer- search. You’ll also find a list of the ing—and flourishing. majors & academic programs avail- able at the undergraduate level. table of contents

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Q & A with experts 12 You have questions, and who better 17 to answer them than our students. A career move What are the professors like? What’s Communication major Ira Maher Campus test-drive there to do in Indianapolis? What’s asked a professor one day whether Admissions counselor (and alumna) the most exciting change on campus he knew of any internships. Later Marylynne Winslow tells you what this fall? If you have a question for that day, his prof learned of one; Ira you can expect when you make your our students, e-mail Inside UIndy! got it and has parlayed that intern- campus visit—and assures you that ship into a job with the Indianapolis- yes, a visit is definitely a smart move. based firm Emmis Communications.

6 18 Goal-oriented 14 Our namesake city is also the home Nuts & bolts of the Indianapolis Colts, Super Bowl Running the show After you read the list of important XLI champions. But what does the Amber Martin graduated from dates on page 17, check out page 18 NFL have to do with UIndy? A lot, UIndy with a major in theatre, and for information on UIndy scholar- it turns out. Here are four examples she’s putting her degree to good use ships and awards. And be sure to that demonstrate the value of while working behind the scenes. follow up with us to learn how to hands-on experience, as well as the Today she’s working in Las Vegas qualify! We’ve also provided some University’s Indianapolis location. with some of the biggest names in nuts-and-bolts info for prospective the entertainment business. UIndy students who are exploring their options.

3 the inside scoop For up-to-the-minute campus news ibility through our branch campus from UIndy, visit www.uindy.edu/news in Athens, Greece, and affiliations with campuses in Belize and China, a record number of international students enrolled this fall.

Cultural diversity has reached new heights, too, with 20 percent multi- cultural representation on campus. International students make up over 5 percent of the undergraduate day ‘Hoosiers’ top charts division. African-American students Former UIndy students and RCA represent 11 percent, followed by recording artists Al Sharland Hispanics (2 percent). and Irwin Sparkes, two-thirds of the popular UK trio the Hoosiers, appeared on the Sundance Chan- nel’s music series “Live from Abbey Road.” The band made sure the viewing audience knew they’ll always be UIndy Greyhounds and played hits from their debut album, The Trick to Life. The effect Indiana and UIndy had on the former soccer players is obvious, given the band’s name. Visit A matter of taste www.sundancechannel.com/series/ As our students returned to campus live_from_abbey_road_season2 for this fall, they had their first taste of performance clips and interviews. UIndy’s ongoing multimillion- dollar expansion to Schwitzer We’ve got class Student Center, with its enhanced UIndy’s fall enrollment continued dining hall (UIndy Marketplace), a its record-breaking pace with larger coffee shop (the Perk), and a 927 new students for the fall, includ- greater variety of takeout options ing 746 freshmen. The largest class (Streets Grill). Students are enjoying in our history, it represents the 17th additions to the food options, too: record enrollment since 1990 and Fiesta Mexican Grill and Sub Hub. the sixth in a row. Total undergrad enrollment tops 2,600. Real ‘A’ teams The freshman class includes a record UIndy had 173 student-athletes 32 valedictorians and salutatorians named to conference all-aca- and 8 Lilly Foundation Scholars, and demic teams. The GLVC named 60 percent were ranked in the top 133 Greyhounds to its All-Academic 30 percent of their class. Team from men’s and women’s track & field, tennis, golf, cross country, and Geographically, this class has greater men’s soccer. GLIAC team sports, diversity, hailing from 22 states. And, football and women’s swimming, thanks to greater international vis- added 40 All-Academic performers.

4 Social Work Social Sports Marketing Nichelle Curtis Nichelle Curtis Zachary Rodgers Zachary Rodgers Exclusive access: Q&A with the experts Q: and knowing every week we have Nichelle: Whenever I get free How would you describe a shot of winning. The students and time, which is not very much, I love the UIndy faculty? fans really get into the games, which to hang out with my teammates on makes them even more fun. As a the track team. We love to go to Zach: The faculty is awesome at sports marketing major, it’s a great the malls in Indianapolis, have movie UIndy! My sports marketing profes- school, not only because of the nights and team dinners, or just hang sor is highly respected and is always academic side, but also because out. UIndy’s location is so good on TV and radio being interviewed. the sports here are fantastic! because we’re so close to everything. It’s really helpful to have a professor who can be insightful and helpful and Nichelle: I like to cheer for them teach through real-world experiences. all. As an athlete myself, I think it’s Q: good to support my fellow athletes. What change to UIndy’s Nichelle: I love the faculty. I have also made friends who play on campus are you most They’re very personal. I like how I the UIndy teams. And the fact that excited about? know almost all my professors as UIndy gives out a lot of free stuff at people and teachers. As a social the games is a bonus, too. Zach: I think the new residence work major I have three professors hall is going to be really cool, but I see on a regular basis, and the best seeing the renovated Schwitzer thing is that I know them on a first- Q: Student Center has me the most name basis. I love the fact I can go to When you’re not studying, excited. I try to schedule at least them for anything. They’ve helped me where in Indy do you hang out? an hour for lunch, and since that’s in more than just the classroom. I’m where my friends and I hang out on Zach: All over, really. My friends looking into grad schools, and they campus, I’m glad I have two hours and I enjoy sports events all around have helped me in so many ways. for lunch this year! the city but we also enjoy the low- key hanging out at Starbucks just as Nichelle: The one thing I’m most Q: much. There’s so much to do in the excited about would have to be the What is your favorite athletic city that even after three years here student center. I work in Admissions team to cheer for at UIndy? I still am finding new and exciting all summer and get to see firsthand places to visit. We also go to a lot of how the campus is growing. I saw Zach: I love going to the football the on-campus events that Campus all the new things done to the stu- games. It’s a blast to be out there Program Board puts on. Free food, dent union every day, and I think it facing some amazing competition drinks, T-shirts, and door prizes— looks so good. what more can you ask for?

Have questions for our students? Write admissions–[email protected] 5 Celebrating the UIndy / NFL Connection

Goal-orientedColts gig a ‘dream come true’

Stephen Jones has spent the past “After two and a half years of intern- “Working with our athletes is much two and a half years of his time at ing during training camp, the regular easier because I’ve learned to deal UIndy working as an intern with the season, and the off-season, I think I with high-pressure situations during Indianapolis Colts, an experience he have a strong grasp of what it takes Colts games and practices. I know describes as a “dream come true.” to be a professional athletic trainer I’m a better athletic trainer because at this level,” Stephen says. of the experience I’ve gotten from “I attended UIndy because I wanted this internship. a small school that would provide “The 12- to 14-hour days at train- me with big opportunities. Working ing camp are tough, but well worth “Game days are the most exciting for the Colts has been an unbeliev- it when I sit back and think, ‘Hey, I day of the week for me. Watching able experience and will look great work for one of the best profes- the games is so much better now on my résumé,” Stephen says. sional football teams in the NFL.’” that I know the guys on the team. I’m a huge Colts fan, but now I Stephen has aspired to be an athletic Healing the horses watch the games with a personal trainer at a Division I college or as well as the Hounds interest in the health of the players. for a professional football team for Working for the Colts also has made some time, and his experience with Stephen a better athletic trainer “It’s been great getting to know the Colts confirmed his passion when he works with the UIndy them, and I’ve spent so much time for the profession. He believes his Greyhound sports teams as well. with them they know me as well. The internship definitely will help him experience is truly unforgettable.” reach his professional goals.

6 Goal-orientedColts gig a ‘dream come true’ Bengals gig a ‘surreal job’

It’s pretty easy to sum up Nick few years later, the head trainer here athletic training area, such as a joint- Cosgray’s job in one word: sweet. in Cincinnati called the head trainer friendly underwater treadmill. Nick (UIndy ’00 ’02) is director of with the Colts, who gave him my rehabilitation and assistant athletic name. I interviewed, and here I am.” “If anyone gets hurt, I play a part trainer for the Cincinnati Bengals. in what they do to get back on the He owes his position to his college Of the 32 NFL teams, only 10 of the field,” he says. “I evaluate them from internship with the Colts. athletic trainers have both physical a PT standpoint by looking at range therapy and athletic training degrees. of motion and strength deficits and “I was pinching myself when I got this flexibility issues, and then I set up an job,” says Nick with a grin. “Getting in “That’s the reason I chose UIndy for exercise program for the player.” the NFL was an ultimate goal and it’s my undergrad study—because of the definitely a surreal job to have.” PT doctoral program. It turned out When quarterback Carson Palmer that the athletic training program was recovering from a knee injury, Nick didn’t become interested in was great and prepared me well for for example, Nick modified Palmer’s professional football until 1999, his what I am doing now.” workout routine to make sure he junior year at UIndy, but when he did wasn’t doing too much too soon. he was hooked. As an athletic train- He tries to make them go to ing student, Nick secured a summer rehab—he says ‘go, go, go’ “A lot of players were excited when internship with the Indianapolis Colts. As director of rehabilitation, Nick I was hired because they were hoping evaluates each injured player. He for someone with a rehab back- “That internship really helped me get has the latest technology at his ground. These guys expect a lot and to where I am now,” says Nick. “A fingertips in the Bengals’ spacious deserve a lot, so that’s kind of my job.”

7 Who’s got the players’ back? UIndy’s QB

Take one look at UIndy president Dr. Beverley Pitts, and you immediately think “There has to be an NFL connection here.” Right? No? Still, it’s true.

Dr. Pitts’s academic background is in communication, and her expertise in the discipline led to what might be called a professional internship as a staff writer, researcher, and communications consultant for the NFLPA, the National Football League Players Association, in Washington, D.C. She worked with the national wire services, wrote TV scripts, and designed publications.

It all led to a research opportunity over several years with a faculty colleague. They developed player surveys on life after football to learn more about how professional football players contend with long-term injuries, the stress that comes from suddenly being cut from teams, and the difficulties of coping with second careers.

Results of her research with the NFLPA have appeared in more than 50 newspapers and magazines, including USA Today, Newsday, Football Digest, and Sports Medicine. Because of her work with the NFLPA, she was named to the Professional Athletes Foundation board. She’s also prepared and administered a Professional Athletes Trust Scholarship program, which provides funds for deserving high school scholar-athletes in NFLPA chapter cities. And at the NFLPA annual convention, Dr. Pitts led seminars on “Life After Football” for more than a decade.

For her efforts, Dr. Pitts received the Year 2000 Award of Excellence from the NFL Players Association for her efforts on behalf of retired players—an award that’s been bestowed on the likes of legendary broadcast- er Howard Cosell and Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis.

Photo: UIndy President Beverley Pitts, an avowed sports fan, holds the football autographed for her by Green Bay Packers great Bart Starr, a Hall of Fame quarterback and MVP of the first two Super Bowls. She keeps the football in her home in sports memorabilia cabinets that include, among other things, a signed photo of Hoosier baseball giant Carl Erskine of the Dodgers and another of legendary Colts QB Peyton Manning.

8 Super city Indianapolis is home to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” but soon it will host the Greatest Spectacle in Football: the 2012 Super Bowl. The huge event will include a fabulous Super Bowl Village downtown and give every Hoosier and every visitor the opportunity to participate in the legendary Super Bowl celebration.

ESPN.com gives much of the credit for Indy land- ing the game to respected owner Jim Irsay and head coach Tony Dungy, who is the first black head coach to win a Super Bowl and the author of the New York Times best-seller Quiet Strength. Big time Home team dreams Colts fans, of course, are dreaming especially big: Colts’ muscle man now giving new stadium a lift that the home team will represent the AFC in Tom Zupancic’s name is on the Wall of Champions in the the big game. After all, the Colts boast big-time weight room at the UIndy health and fitness center. In fact, his playmakers Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison, is the only name, because to get their own names on the Wall of Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, and Bob Sanders, to name a few. They’re the first team ever to Champions, students have to achieve goals and standards estab- record five straight 12-win seasons and are the lished by Tom. No athlete’s made it yet—or really come close. winners of Super Bowl XLI in the 2006 season. That’s fitting, because Zup (say “zoop”) has made a career out of surpassing goals that others are unable to achieve. A 1978 grad, his Of course, it’s next to impossible to get the determination has taken him from a blue-collar Indianapolis neigh- expensive tickets to the game, but there’s a way to get there: volunteer. “It takes thousands of borhood to athletic fame at the University and beyond, all the way people to make things run smoothly at a Super to the upper echelons of the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts organization, Bowl, from parking attendants to vendors,” where he’s recognized for his business savvy as well as his muscles. eHow.com says. “Many of these are volunteer One glance at his physique and you’re not surprised to learn he had positions.” Here are some tips from eHow.com: spent 15 years as the strength and conditioning coach of the Colts —and earned National Football League Strength and Conditioning Join a Super Bowl team: Volunteer! Coach of the Year honors—before being promoted to his current Complete the Super Bowl Host Committee position as vice president of sales and marketing for the team. volunteer application, which you can find online. Sign up early to help ensure a spot; That meant that when the 2006 Super Bowl champion Colts set volunteer positions fill up quickly. about building the huge $720-million facility now known as Lucas Agree to a background check and sign Oil Stadium, they turned to Zup. It was his job to negotiate a volunteer release, an indemnification naming rights to the stadium—a $122-million, 20-year deal—and agreement, and a waiver of liability. sell all the 140 suites and the 7,000 club seats. Well in advance of Attend a mandatory weekend or evening the stadium’s opening in August, the amazing building had a new information session and training session. name, and the corporate suites and club seats were sold out. Also, attend the general pep rally and Zup continues to be heavily involved at UIndy, too, only today it’s volunteer orientation. as a member of the Board of Trustees. “Once you join the Univer- Prepare to work at least two four-hour shifts, in hospitality, transportation, office sity of Indianapolis family—and I say it’s a family because it’s a very operations, or hotel services. close-knit network of folks from all over the country and all over the world—you enjoy a very diverse education. It’s something that So mark your calendars for February 5, 2012, and I enjoy being a part of. I believe my success has a lot to do with the help put a Greyhound stamp on the Super Bowl! education I received at the University of Indianapolis.”

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10 Many people would say Amanda “Those people encouraged me, Williams is lucky to have gradu- motivated me, and helped keep the ated high school. The UIndy senior Amanda they know alive,” she says. attended five different high schools “I am not a quitter, but at times while bouncing from foster home to when I had a financial hardship or foster home, so being on the verge sickness, I felt like quitting. They of graduating from college is quite stepped up and helped a student an accomplishment. But for Aman- who wanted to succeed do so.” da, that’s just one in a list of many. Dabbling in politics Besides being a full-time nursing Now a senior, Amanda has a lot to Casa calls major with a business minor, Aman- da’s a frequent volunteer, is active in be proud of and look forward to. Health care heads south her church, just finished an impres- She recently completed an intern- Like Amanda (opposite), UIndy’s Nursing sive internship, and holds down a ship with Indiana Senator Evan Bayh—who was on the short list students often can be found helping out part-time job (and one that’s related in the community, even other parts of the for Democratic vice presidential to her career, at that). And did we world, to aid others in need. Last spring, candidate—where she worked mention she’s Indiana’s reigning Miss two groups of students traveled on Black and Gold (a pageant that pro- on a number of issues, including medical mission trips to South America, motes diversity)—and does all this health care policy. That experience providing basic health care for the poor while maintaining a 3.3 GPA? left her politically charged. Thanks in the Dominican Republic and Ecuador. to Amanda’s work for the Barack On the Dominican Republic trip, led by Dancing, speaking, serving Obama campaign and her role as president of the campus College prof Susan Oliver, the group served about 500 people in three days of clinics set up Amanda’s faith and attitude are the Democrats, former U.S. Secretary of in sugarcane fields. In Ecuador, the group driving forces behind her inspiring State Madeleine Albright (inset led by prof Rebecca Cartledge saw more story. “I was determined not to be photo) visited UIndy in September a statistic,” she says. In high school, than 600 patients and filled about 1,500 to speak about foreign policy and its prescriptions in four days of clinics. she stayed focused on school and impact on the November election. volunteering, leading the dance ministry at her church, serving as a In addition to political activism, Going the extra mile peer educator on abstinence, and Amanda is honing her skills as a Both groups found other ways to bright- speaking to numerous boards about student nurse at the VA Medical en the lives of the people there. One foster care issues—activities she Center in Indianapolis, and as she raised money for a local orphanage; the other took along a digital camera and still participates in today. prepares to graduate, she’s hoping photo printer to take patients’ family to continue her education by earn- When it came time for college, photos. One patient was so touched by ing dual master’s degrees in law and the care she received that she renamed Amanda was accepted to all seven either public health administration her baby after one of UIndy’s students! schools to which she applied. But or nursing administration. she felt led to UIndy and became Professors Oliver and Cartledge agree its first Center for Leadership Though she has overcome many the trips provide invaluable experiences Development scholar. hardships to get where she is while for students that they could never create finding time to give back to her in a classroom. Students practice medical Though college life hasn’t always community, Amanda isn’t consider- and communication skills, helping them been easy, Amanda credits her ing slowing down any time soon. learn and grow and often confirming for them that they have chosen the right success in part to the support Her dreams for the future? “To be career path—one that might even lead of several UIndy faculty and staff a dancing, political, registered nurse them south of the equator, for example. members, who, she says, “really who does motivational speaking.” made an impact on my life! Plans are in the works to revisit both locations next year. Is your passport ready?

11 Emmis internship is a career move

Ira Maher (above), is not the only Greyhound gracing Emmis headquarters. Alumna Amber Stearns ’95 (left) is news director at legendary news station WIBC. Amber, also president of the University’s Alumni Association, says the Web has come to radio. “Whenever I talk to students at UIndy,” she says, “I tell them to get Web experience.”

Sometimes it’s all about being Scott received a phone call that very “I’ve been able to meet lots of in the right place at the right time. day from Emmis, asking if he knew well-respected people and have For senior communication major of any potential interns. By week’s some fun along the way as well, Ira Maher, the right place was end, Ira had his dream internship. such as getting to kick field goals Emmis Communications, on the on the Colts’ field last year.” Ira He started working with WIBC 93.1 famous Circle in downtown India- planned to graduate early, but FM as a part-time board operator. napolis. The right time was in 2007 Emmis couldn’t wait that long and “When I started school,” Ira says, “I during his sophomore and junior offered him a full-time job in his wanted to be a radio star. As I got years when he held two internships junior year. Ira couldn’t be happier. into my internship, however, I with the company. realized my life goals were changing “It’s actually easier now to work And the result couldn’t be better. because I saw what opportunities and go to school,” Ira says, “even Ira’s now a senior, with a full-time were available and how I could fit with a full-time job!” As associate job at Emmis. Finding a great job into the marketplace.” brand manager for IHSAASports.org, with a nationally respected company Ira is taking a couple of classes this after graduation? He can check The man at ‘the Fan’ semester and next. He’ll graduate in that goal off his list. Ira began to work with a new brand May but won’t have to job-search. When Ira stopped by professor developed by Emmis, IHSAASports. “I realized how valuable it was Scott Uecker’s office in 2007, he org, the official Web site of Indiana to become involved early with the didn’t realize how it would change high school sports and a division of internships and on-the-job training his life. Scott is the general manager Emmis’s sports station 1070, “the that everyone talks about,” he says. of 88.7 FM WICR, the on-campus Fan.” In his internship, Ira helped “I learned a lot of leadership skills, radio station, and Ira was student decide how the site should look and even as a freshman working with operations manager at the time. what the content should be. He also WICR, that prepared me to got to be involved with the high go out and try new things. “I told Scott that I’d like to work school state finals in such sports in a similar position for a radio as football and basketball. “My job is great, and I’m so station here in town,” Ira says, fortunate to be where I am.” “and I mentioned that working at Emmis would be great because I respected them and what they’ve When I started school,’ Ira says, done throughout the world.” ‘I wanted to be a radio star 12 ‘ ’ Indy Downtown During the fall, you’ll find the heart Peyton Manning calling plays for the Colts. After a stop at Circle Centre Mall, you of our city splashed with blue and white. At Conseco they can see the Pacers’ Jeff might pass a free concert or art exhibit in And if there’s a home game, you can smell Foster and Danny Granger or the Fever’s the striking Artsgarden, the seven-story- the hotdogs and burgers the tailgaters are Tamika Catchings—an Olympic gold tall glass dome above Washington Street grilling—and even hear the shouts and medalist—shooting layups. At beautiful that offers one of the best views of the cheers of fans six blocks away from the Victory Field, fans can enjoy America’s city. Downtown is also host to innovative recently opened Lucas Oil Stadium, the favorite pastime under the fireworks fare ranging from great coffee to authen- new home of the Indianapolis Colts. during an evening Indians baseball game. tic Spanish cuisine.

Welcome to downtown Indianapolis, Downtown offers plenty of concerts and “I love shopping at Circle Centre. H&M is where life and culture seem to radi- music venues, too. “My summer wouldn’t probably my favorite store.” says Shayna ate from Monument Circle. Sports fans be complete without going to at least Smith, a psychology major from Michi- split time a few blocks from the Circle, one concert,” said Brittany Fleenor, gan City. “My friends and I really like to between Conseco Fieldhouse, Lucas Oil a senior studying elementary education. grab dinner at Alcatraz and we like going Stadium, and Victory Field. At “the Luke,” “I saw Jason Mraz and One Republic. to Crackers Comedy Club, too!” they can take in future Hall of Famer There’s nothing like great live music.” 13 running the show

by S ara Z ic k uhr P hotos It’s the kind of job that most people only dream about— with bright lights, exotic travels, celebrities, music, screaming fans, and more. For UIndy alumna Amber Martin—the redhead with Barry Manilow at left—it’s just another day at the office, proving that you don’t have to command center stage to be a part of the show.

How does a girl from a small town in Indiana end up running the show for Manilow, one of the biggest recording artists in history? (You may have caught him on last season’s “American Idol.”) She says, “It’s about being in the right place at the right time.” Originally from Mooresville, Indiana, Amber came to UIndy to study nursing. It didn’t take long for her to realize that nursing wasn’t her passion. She changed her major and found her calling: stage management.

14 running the show Hands on, lights up As the stage manager, Amber is Actors Theatre of Louisville, the UIndy’s Theatre program is big on responsible for many aspects of the Portland Stage Company in Maine, offering hands-on experience. Stu- show. She maintains the daily schedule, the Madame Walker Theatre in dents have many opportunities to runs the sound check before the show, Indianapolis, and the Chautauqua work both onstage and backstage. calls the light changes and set changes Conservatory Theater in New York. For example, a student might work during the show, and works with both It was in Louisville that she made as a production assistant on a show the director and producer on any the move from theatre to music or as an assistant lighting designer adjustments or changes after the show. after getting a gig as a production alongside an adjunct faculty member coordinator. From there, she “There are no typical days,” says who’s designing at a local theatre. continued to make connections Amber. “Every day is different, and that took her all over the country “Once I joined up with the theatre it all depends on what changes we with acts including music icons department it became clear that I are making to the show, what city Bette Midler and Simon and was meant to be behind the scenes. we are in, and if it’s a show day or Garfunkel before her work with I loved everything about it,” said a rehearsal day.” Barry Manilow. She’s rubbed elbows Amber. “I thought I’d work in the- “This job is absolutely critical. The with incredible people, including atre forever, but I kept wondering stage manager is literally running Mötley Crüe front man Vince Neil how to combine my love of music the show,” said Brad Wright, and legendary music producer and and the concert industry with associate professor and director industry exec Clive Davis. stage management.” of theatre at UIndy. “Amber was a While her career ambitions may take Amber now splits her time between real student leader when she was her across the world, Amber still Indy and Las Vegas, where she’s in here. I always believed that she’d gives much credit to her alma mater. her fourth year working as Manilow’s be a success, but I had no idea how stage manager for the show “Ulti- quickly she would get there or how “Professors Jim Ream and Brad mate Manilow: The Hits.” The show successful she would be.” Wright were huge influences on my at the Vegas Hilton has seen sellout education and creativity and love Earning theatre chops crowds for the past three years, for the art and craft of my job,” Shortly after graduating, Amber which is no surprise for an artist added Amber. “I met the people worked primarily in theatre with who’s sold more than 75 million I need to know to get me into this groups like Stage One in Louisville, records worldwide and is ranked as field and I learned how to have the the top Adult Contemporary chart confidence in myself to be in charge artist of all time by R&R (Record and of big productions.” Ranking) and Billboard magazines. ‘This job is absolutely critical. The stage manager is literally running the show’

15 UIndy by the numbers 746 new freshman students

927 total new students

60 percentage of the freshman class ranked in the top 30% of their high school class

88 percentage of students receiving financial aid

18 average class size major choices Accounting / CMA Social Studies Music Theory/ 55 number of countries that Accounting / CPA Spanish Composition UIndy students hail from Actuarial Science Theatre Organ & Church Music Anthropology All Grade Teaching Music Performance 18 number of valedictorians Archeology Subject areas: Nursing in the freshman class Art Health/ Operations & Supply Athletic Training Physical Education Chain Management Biology Music Philosophy millions of dollars 11.8 Molecular Biology Visual Arts Physical Therapist Assistant awarded to the 2008 freshman Science and Engineering Physics class in UIndy scholarships Technical Writing (Computer, Electrical Laboratory Business Administration and Mechanical; must Instrumentation 0 classes taught by grad students Chemistry be partially completed Scientific Computing Biochemistry at another institution) Political Science 91number of doctoral degrees Chemical Physics English Psychology awarded to UIndy students in 2007 Environmental Entrepreneurship Occupational Science Chemistry Environmental Geology Occupational Therapy Industrial Chemistry Environmental Science Pre-Physical Therapy 383 number of master’s Communication Exercise Science Pre-Art Therapy degrees awarded to UIndy Electronic Media Experiential Studies Pre-Dentistry students in 2007 Human Applied History Pre-Law Communication Applied Theatre Pre-Medical 803 number of UIndy Journalism Outreach Archeology Pre-Medical Illustration students enrolled at international Public Relations Finance Pre-Occupational Therapy study sites Sports Information French Pre-Optometry Computer Science German Pre-Pharmacy Criminal Justice Global Leadership Pre-Physical Therapy rank among private colleges in 6 Corrections History Pre-Respiratory Therapy Indiana in the number of students Law Enforcement Modern European Pre-Theology going on to medical school at the Earth-Space Science Non-Western Pre-Veterinary Science state’s flagship medical program. Economics Pre-Modern European Religion Education United States History Social Work 2 rank among private colleges Elementary Education Human Biology Sociology Senior High/Junior High/ Information Systems Community Organizing in Indiana in the number of Middle School Teaching International Business Social Gerontology doctoral degrees conferred Subject areas include: International Relations Social Research Business Education Liberal Arts Spanish 43 number of states UIndy Chemistry Management Sport Management students come from Earth-Space Science Human Resource Sports Information English Management Sports Marketing 160 number of individual rooms French Marketing Studio Art in the new (fall ’09) residence hall German Mathematics Theatre History/Government/ Medical Technology Musical Theatre Geography Music Visual Communication hours of service com- 4,500 Life Sciences Music Technology Design pleted by UIndy students in ’08 (Biology) Teaching and Recording Youth Ministry Training Mathematics Jazz Studies Physics = Concentration 16 test-drive your campus

and the quality of food at UIndy can’t be beat. Visit a residence hall. Stay overnight. You’ll spend a lot of time in your new home away from home, so be sure to check it out! Learn about scholarships and financial aid. Many stu- dents can attend a private college for about what it will cost to Is your life crazy busy? You have cross- attend a state school. country practice, basketball, cheerlead- Talk with a professor and ing, band practice, work, volunteer com- ask a lot of hard questions. mitments, AP classes, and tests to study Ask about the curriculum, career for. Can you squeeze one more thing options, internships, and prepara- into your busy schedule? Still, some tion for graduate school. things are so important that you have to make time for them, and visiting Many students visit a campus and college campuses is one of those. walk away feeling it’s the right fit. You wouldn’t buy a car without test- What can you expect driving it—and college education is from a visit to UIndy? a much greater investment. We make it simple to schedule a Meet and talk with current visit. Call us at 866-421-7173 students. Check out the social or go to admissions.uindy.edu/ life and find out what students visit/. We can’t wait to see you! like most about UIndy. Lunch in our new upscale Marylynne Winslow Marketplace. Food is important, Associate Director of Admissions

October ’08 19...... Future Health Professions Day 16...... School of Business Day 23...... Art Portfolio Day: Future Teacher Information Day 4...... Homecoming 2008 Art Majors Only School of Nursing Day 24...... Theatre Audition Day: 30...... Art Portfolio Day: 23–26.... Residence Hall Blitz Week: Theatre Majors Only Art Majors Only Admitted Students 25 ...... High School Day 30...... Music Audition Day: 27...... Theatre Audition Day: Music Majors & Non-Majors Theatre Majors Only November ’08 30...... Theatre Audition Day: 21...... Music Audition Day: Theatre Majors Only March ’09 Music Majors & Non-Majors 1...... Priority Deadline for February ’09 ctober ’08 to May ’09 ’09 May to ’08 ctober Housing & Tuition Deposits. December ’08 1...... Deadline for Departmental Submit FAFSA to ensure 5...... Theatre Audition Day: Scholarship: Admitted Students receipt by March 10 Theatre Majors Only 6...... Music Audition Day: 20–21.... Campus Camp-In: 13...... Lugar Symposium for Music Majors & Non-Majors .Admitted Students Only Tomorrow’s Leaders: High 16...... Music Audition Day: school juniors by invitation only Music Majors & Non-Majors April ’09 20...... Music Audition Day: Music Majors & Non-Majors 24...... Theatre Audition Day: January ’09 7...... FAFSA Help Session Theatre Majors Only 11...... Transfer Student Orientation 7–9...... Art Portfolio Days: for Semester II Art Majors Only May ’09 15...... Priority Scholarship Deadline/ 9...... Presidential Scholarship 1...... National Candidate Reply for Presidential Scholarship Competition Day: Invitation Only Deadline admissions & scholarship timeline admissions & scholarship Consideration 17

O 4...... Spring Term Begins nuts & bolts How to apply to UIndy Visit admissions.uindy.edu/apply to apply to UIndy. Be sure to send your official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. Try us on for size! Experience UIndy firsthand by scheduling your campus visit.You can meet with an admissions counselor, take a campus tour, talk to a professor, and join us for lunch. Schedule it at 1-866-421-7173 or admissions.uindy.edu/visit. Costs, Grants & Scholarships 2008–09 Tuition & Fees = $20,320 Room & Board = $7,790 Total Cost = $28,110 The University’s academic scholarships and grants listed below are awarded to full-time students regardless of financial need. With the exception of the Legacy Award, the highest award will take precedence over lesser awards. Depending on the amount awarded, some departmental and special interest awards may be added to the merit scholarships. Visit admissions.uindy. edu/cost.php to learn the criteria for these grants and scholarships. Addi- tional sources of financial assistance may be available to students who file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and demonstrate need. Questions? Let us hear from you! University of Indianapolis Office of Admissions 1400 East Hanna Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46227 (317) 788-3216 Toll Free: 1-866-421-7173 Fax: (317) 788-3300 admissions.uindy.edu [email protected]

UIndy Academic Faith or Community School of Business Faculty Scholarships & Grants Service Award Scholarship Up to $2,500 annually $1,000 annually Presidential Scholarships Up to full tuition annually State Alliance Grant Bohn Chemistry Scholarships $1,500 annually Up to half tuition scholarships Distinguished Dean’s Scholarships $15,000 Legacy Award Communication Speech $1,500 annually (stackable) Team Scholarships Dean’s Scholarships Six $1,000 annual scholarships $10,300 annually Academic Transfer Scholarship $3,000 annually Music Scholarships Alumni Scholarships From $1,500 to $10,000 annually $6,200 annually Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honors Scholarship LeAlice Briggs Nursing U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar $3,500 annually Scholarships Academic Recognition Award Up to $1,000 per academic year $5,300–$7,600 annually Departmental Scholarships Theology Scholarships Horizon Grant Social Sciences & Psychology Amount varies $3,500–$4,000 annually Scholarships: Marvin & Sylvia Henricks Scholarship Theatre Scholarships United Methodist Award Up to one-quarter tuition $2,500–$5,300 annually $1,000 annually Art Scholarships UIndy Business Scholarships Discovery Award $1,000 annually $5,000–$7,600 annually $1,000–$2,000 annually 18 You can hear him on the weekends between Rihanna and Jason Mraz. Meet Drew Pastorek, also known as “DJ Slater,” weekend deejay for WNOU 100.9, one of Indy’s most popular stations. While becoming an actor is this theatre major’s career goal, Drew enjoys working in radio; he’s also the sports director for UIndy’s campus station WICR 88.7 FM, “the Diamond,” which was the first public radio station in Indiana to launch HD radio. “It’s very similar to acting,” he says of his deejay gig. “I get four hours a day to try to entertain lots of people.” wnou weekenddeejay

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As you can see, there’s no dress code at UIndy. But the games are a lot more fun when you get in the spirit of Greyhound sports. When our opponents see red, it’s because of the student cheering section.

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