The Magazine of the University of Indianapolis Fall 2015 The new view When the Krannert Memorial Library was built in 1977, it presided over a central parking lot bounded by Esch Hall, Lilly Hall, Schwitzer Student Center, and the new library. Some years ago, that lot was replaced by the Smith Mall. Now, the library’s summer renovation has transformed its brick face into a wall of windows to provide a verdant campus vista. See the refurbished library, the new health pavilion, and much more at this year’s Homecoming, October 2. Page 24. WWW.UINDY.EDU 1 Portico Table of Contents 4 8 18 22 President’s forum 2015–16 arts season Indians sales exec Healing for There are plenty of new Join us at UIndy this year hits a homerun the heart developments visible on for jazz, theatre, art shows, In the eight years that UIndy After a tragic accident, Lisa campus this summer and writers, musical events, and alumnus Joel Zawacki has Durst found that art was a fall (more good reasons to more. And remember, many been in the sales department way for her to heal, and for come for Homecoming). of them are free. Be sure to at the Indianapolis Indians, others to heal as well. And Meanwhile, we’re focusing check out the full calendar the team has more than because of the dreams of on the entire student at uindy.edu/arts. tripled in sponsorship sales, one of her students, she is experience and helping them and attendance is rising. bringing art to kids at Riley persist to graduation. 10 Hospital for Children. Scholarly pursuits 20 5 Find out what our faculty Easing the impact 24 Making her mark are publishing, presenting, of incarceration Homecoming on the city and researching—such as Rachel Halleck wants to happenings Meet trustee Yvonne the PT prof (featured in help keep families together, It’s been a busy summer! Shaheen, whose $5-million 1400 this summer) whose even when parents are Come back to tour the gift to the University was work will be featured on an behind bars. A national renovated library and the announced during May upcoming CBS Sunday expert on rehabilitation, new UIndy Health Pavilion, Commencement festivities. Morning episode with she is helping former then join in the fun: a 5K Her success is no accident. Lesley Stahl. inmates get back on their run/walk, the zip line, a feet and on the right track. rock wall, a parade, tailgating, and the big game! On the cover Many students have long coveted a seat in the library by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the north side, which offer green views and natural light. This summer’s renovation has created a new east wall of windows—and much more (http://1400.uindy.edu/). 2 PORTICO FALL 2015 Alumni Association Fall features: Dr. Paul Farmer, renowned Board of Directors anthropologist & physician, plus TEDx 2015–16 Amy Burton ’94, President Renowned infectious-disease specialist and anthropologist Dr. Paul Farmer will present Adam Campagna ’07 “Changing the Conversation about Global Health” to the UIndy community on October 6. Andy Hammond ’06 Farmer, a recipient of a MacArthur “genius” grant, is working to bring modern medicine to Anita Samuel ’98, impoverished communities around the globe, from treating the sick and poor in Haiti to President Elect creating a program in Boston’s inner city to combat HIV. Farmer founded Partners in Health Beenu Sikand ’99 in 1987, which has since provided healthcare to more than two million people in need. Bonnie Holdrof ’89 Also, UIndy is a presenting sponsor for David Myers ’95 the fourth annual TEDxIndianapolis Dawn Hay ’10 on October 20, which bears the Jill Davis ’03 theme “Keep It Simple.” Covering Juan Paz ’95 ’96 ’99, such topics as art and design, Past President sustainability, education, technology, Kent Holaday ’92 and entrepreneurship, the speakers Matthew Redshaw ’07 include tech and food innovator Chris Michael Shurn ’71 Baggott; Digital Democracy founder Mike Kenworthy ’09 Emily Jacobi; musician, music producer Mike Solari ’07 and yogi Paul Mahern; Nature Conservancy state director Mary Nick Williams ’10 McConnell; homeless advocate Maurice Young; and Creek Stewart, survival guide author Nikki Grotenhuis ’07 and host of TV’s Fat Guys in the Woods. TEDx has sold out each year since its debut in Allison Pozeznik ’06, ’10 Indianapolis. (Not familiar with the TED phenomenon? Visit https://www.ted.com/.) Ilya Preston ’11 Ryan Russell ’02, ’07 Annmarie Schwarz ’10, ’11 Ryan Scott ’01 Tom Shively ’01 Uche Unogu ’08 28 36 Vicky Swank ’80, ’99 Sports update Meet Class of ’19 Wendy Knapp ’00 Accolades continue to roll legacy scholarship The magazine of the Teresa Voorhees ’05 in for the accomplishments recipients University of Indianapolis of last season. And you’ll This fall’s freshman class Zarah Hileman ’07 find a preview of a number includes a hefty number of Jen Huber ’07 of fall sports. For the latest students whose parent(s) Portico Editor and Nondiscriminatory athletics news, visit http:// and/or grandparent(s) are Assistant Director Policies athletics.uindy.edu. UIndy graduates. There’s for Publications The University of Indianapolis no higher recommendation R. Peter Noot ’77 ’84 does not discriminate on the from our alumni. Thank you! 28 University Editor and basis of race, color, gender, age, Class Notes Director for Publications religion, ethnic or national The latest news from your 37 origin, marital status, sexual fellow alumni, including Alumni events Jeannine Allen ’10 orientation, or gender identity David Wantz, UIndy vice past and future Art Director and expression irrespective of president for government and Your Alumni Association whether the status is legally Scott Hall protected. The University community relations, who is making plans for fall fun, Director of Media Relations was chosen by Indianapolis including Homecoming complies with the Rehab- Mayor Greg Ballard as the festivities on October 3! Jeanette DeDiemar ilitation Act of 1973 and the city’s Public Safety Director And take a look at some Vice President Americans with Disabilities when the previous director recent events (and more Communications & Marketing Act. This policy applies to stepped down months early. photos are available on our applicants and employees and Facebook page). to all aspects of employment. Please send correspondence and address changes to [email protected]. WWW.UINDY.EDU 3 President’s forum The Greyhound Plan Keeping scholars on track The beginning of a new academic year never fails to be an exciting time. That has never been more true than now, as the impact of our Vision 2030 strategic plan begins to become visible all over campus. As I write, the opening of the UIndy Health Pavilion is only days away, transforming the eastern gateway to the University—and promising to transform our health sciences programs as well, promoting as it does a highly collaborative, community-focused, and practical experience-based approach to health education. As you saw on the cover of this issue of Portico (and in our annual report magazine, 1400, this past summer), Krannert Memorial Library has undergone a major renovation that reflects how that space is best used in the 21st century. The campus apartments, built on Shelby Street in the fifties, have been razed; soon the beautiful new Greyhound Village will rise in their place. The new lacrosse field has been installed, and the fifth floor of the Roberts Hall residence facility (left unfinished to accommodate future growth) has been completed. Because of these and many other developments, there is growth and activity virtually everywhere you look on campus. These are some of the physical manifestations of the very deliberate plan that we have crafted with your help. But it’s important that we continue to pay careful attention to their context in the University’s values and heritage and what each of these developments means for our students, both Dr. Robert L. Manuel present and future. UIndy has enjoyed a remarkable run of record and near-record enrollments over University President the past few decades, which tells us that the University and its plans for the future are indeed resonating with prospective students. At the same time, we are making every effort to boost retention of those students from year to year and to ensure that they are graduating on time. The Greyhound Plan—still another crucial element of Vision 2030—aims squarely at that target. The process of centralizing student advising and integrating it with career development started in 2013–14 with the establishment of the Center for Advising and Student Achievement, aka CASA. This integration continues to be refined to provide consistent help to students in melding their curricular and co-curricular activities, including service and travel, to advance their academic and professional goals while ensuring successful, on-time completion of degree programs. The University’s curriculum approach stresses more multidisciplinary coursework and active learning experiences through general education, team teaching, course linking, new majors and minors and concentrations, and student- faculty collaboration. These approaches engage students and prepare them for the workplace. They also spur faculty collaboration, scholarship, and creative expression. The Greyhound Plan is indeed paying dividends, and we expect that the benefits from our newest facilities will be powerful complements to the work being done to boost student achievement as well as retention. I hope you’ll visit campus on Homecoming weekend to tour these new spaces and take the opportunity to chat with the students you encounter. I’m certain you’ll come away with a newfound appreciation for all your alma mater is and can be. 4 PORTICO FALL 2015 Strength, resilience, passion, commitment: Making her mark on her city Yvonne Shaheen loves a good underdog.