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7 things you didn’t know about @IUPUI intramural sports

Need a way to get involved on campus? Sign up for an intramural sport! Here are just a few things you probably didn’t know about IUPUI’s intramurals:

1. Teams made up of thousands A total of 2,278 unique individuals participated in intramural sports at IUPUI during the 2016-2017 academic year.

2. Intramurals in the city The Campus Recreation basketball championships are hosted at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, on the home court of the Indiana Pacers.

3. So many choices IUPUI offers 16 sports throughout the year for students to participate in.

4. Location, location, location The intramural sports are located all across IUPUI’s campus in four unique locations: the Natatorium and main gym (the Jungle), Carroll Stadium, the intramural softball fields, and the C.R.O.F. (Campus Recreation Outdoor Facility) at Lockefield Green.

5. Work for Campus Rec Campus Recreation on IUPUI’s campus employs over 50 officials and staff, but is always looking to add to their number.

6. Bragging rights IUPUI intramural winners earn a coveted championship shirt, and of course plenty of bragging rights.

7. Frequency Intramural games are played five days a week (Sunday–Thursday), but each individual sport is played anywhere from one to three nights per week.

For more information on intramurals at IUPUI, visit: www.imleagues.com/iupui.

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9 ways the Biology Club can benefit you (and the earth)

The IUPUI Biology Club has a lot to offer, for both individuals and the environment. Learn more about all the benefits of the biology club:

1. Get the creative juices flowing Flowers and plants inspire creativity. In an eight-month study, a Texas A&M University research team explored the link between flowers and plants, and workplace productivity. Both women and men demonstrated more innovative thinking, generating more ideas, and original solutions to problems in an office environment that included flowers and plants.

2. Reduce, reuse, recycle Plants reduce carbon dioxide levels in the air, using the carbon dioxide to produce necessary sugars for the plant to grow.

3. Conditioned air Plants help to naturally cool rooms in the summer and naturally humidify rooms in the winter.  Talk about going green!

4. Less stress Research has been done to prove that plants significantly lower stress and increase productivity in students.

5. Breathe in, breathe out Photosynthesis from plants produces oxygen that humans need to breathe.

6. Green thumb Gardening in general helps connect us to nature and the environment while contributing to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

7. Good for you, good for them In additional to all the benefits plants have on humans, plants are also good for insects and animals like bees.

8. For good causes The Biology Club plant sale profits benefit student scholarships as well as local charities.

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9 of the best @IUPUI Instagram photos

The best of the best – check out IUPUI’s top nine Instagram photos from the 2016-2017 academic year:

1. 1,239 likes

The Campus Center on a cold and snowy winter day.

2. 1,180 likes

The downtown Indianapolis canal turns a bright green for St. Patrick’s Day. 

3. 1,148 likes

IUPUI celebrated October and Breast Cancer Awareness month with pink coloring in the wood fountain by University Library.

4. 1,007 likes

Students aren’t the only ones who avoid the cold in the winter by taking the gerbil tubes…

5. 996 likes

The city of Indianapolis in full holiday gear for the downtown Circle of Lights festival.

6. 957 likes

Happy Birthday, IUPUI!  The Campus Center celebrates IUPUI’s 48th birthday.

7. 919 likes

IUPUI has pride, diversity, and inclusion of all.

8. 912 likes

The sun rises to the east of campus in a glow of colors, just beyond the Indy skyline.

9. 897 likes

The downtown Indianapolis canal is turned teal to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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5 IUPUI events @IUPUI to save the date for

Here are five events you will want to be a part of during the 2017-2018 academic year, regardless of whether you are a participant, spectator, or volunteer.  

1. JagVenture A leadership camp for first and second year students that “prepares you for life’s adventures” that takes place August 11-13, 2017. More information can be found here.

2. Weeks of Welcome (WOW) One of the longest traditions at IUPUI, WOW ushers in the new academic year with lots of freebies, events, food, games, and more.  Weeks of Welcome is the first several full weeks of the fall semester.  More information can be found here.

3. Homecoming IUPUI’s homecoming is a weekend of Jaguar pride and celebration with IUPUI faculty, staff, students, and their families.  Save the date for homecoming 2017: October 21-29, 2017.  Details can be found here.

4. Regatta Week Activities on-campus like Battleships and S’mores and Oars will lead up to the 9th annual Regatta on September 23, 2017.  More information can be found here.

5. Jagapalooza A year-end event celebrated with a week of fun leading up to the big event at the end of April each year.  Carnival rides, a petting zoo, and fair food will be at the 2017 event, so be sure to save the date for the annual Jagapalooza at the end of the 2017-2018 academic year.

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7 IUPUI commencement must-knows

Hey, seniors!  Graduation will be here before you know it.  Here are seven important things you must know before commencement rolls around:

1. The basics The official, campus-wide commencement ceremony will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium on May 14, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.

2. Two is better than one! Students can attend two ceremonies:  the main IUPUI Commencement ceremony as well as their individual school’s ceremony. Students may choose to attend both if they’d like.

3. Speakers Senior Amber Kriech will be the student speaker at the ceremony; WNBA star Tamika Catchings will be the keynote speaker.

4. Live-streaming Did you know that the university ceremony would be live-streamed?  The broadcast can be viewed prior to the ceremony beginning on 5/14/107 here.

5. Diploma distribution Graduating students will receive their diploma from their individual schools usually a couple months post-commencement.

6. Tassel color and positioning Each school has a unique tassel color.  Check out what color tassel you will wear here.  Before receiving a degree, the tassel is to be worn on the right side of the graduation cap; once the degree has been given, the tassel can move to the left side.

7. Hotline There is a commencement hotline that can be called to answer additional questions at: 317-278-1700.

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4 ways to maximize summer at IUPUI

Summertime is quickly approaching!  How will you spend your time off? Here are just a few things we suggest to keep you connected to IUPUI during the months off between classes: 

1. Work

Looking to gain some work experience over summer break?  Be sure to check out campus job listings on JagJobs.

2. Campus Recreation

Exercise inside the IU Natatorium, or get some fresh air at the CROF (Campus Recreation Outdoor Facility), located next to The Tower.

3. Classes

What better way to get ahead in academics than taking a summer course?  Classes are offered either the first summer session or second summer session.  Find a list of class options here.

4. Division of Student Affairs

Get involved on campus by checking out all that the Division of Student Affairs at IUPUI has to offer, including volunteer opportunities, Greek life, student organizations, and more.

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7 rare books that can be found at IUPUI

IUPUI is home to many rare books – take a look at these seven pieces of literature that can be found in IUPUI’s collections:

1. Children’s Book about Daniel Boone This book, written in French, dates back to 1931 and is illustrated by Feodor Rojankovsky.

2. Just So Stories for Little Children This is a first edition copy of Kipling’s famous children's book from 1902, which he published three years after the death of his first daughter Josephine, who he told these stories to.

3. Black Beauty This 1915 illustrated edition of Black Beauty is notable for its beautiful color plate illustrations by Lucy Kemp-Welch, a painter who specialized in horses.

4. Show Me! This sexual education book has been translated into eight languages and was a part of the Supreme Court case “New York vs. Ferber” regarding the first amendment legality of non-obscene nude photography of children.

5. Masonry Exposed The publication of this pamphlet led to the author’s unsolved murder and sparked an anti-Masonic movement in the United States.

6. Bible This was the world’s smallest printed Bible when it was created in 1896.

7. Indiana Bulletin of Charities and Correction This bulletin documents Indiana charities at the height of the Progressive era, a local view of a national movement that eventually invented our modern day concept of philanthropy.

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10 things to know about IUPUI’s Paw’s Pantry

Paw’s Pantry is an on-campus food pantry designed to help those within the IUPUI community who face food insecurity.  Read on to learn more about what Paw’s Pantry is doing and how you can get involved in the action:

1. Let’s begin at the beginning…

The idea for Paw’s Pantry began in 2011 and the grand opening of the food pantry was in 2013.

2. Leadership

Paw’s Pantry has a leadership team of seven individuals committed to help fight food insecurity on IUPUI’s campus.  Read more about these leaders here.

3. Volunteer Need volunteer hours for a student organization or scholarship obligation?  Fulfill those requirements by spending time volunteering at Paw’s Pantry, either collecting food from crates located around campus or working check-in and check-out when the pantry is open.  Details can be found here.

4. Donate

Food donations towards the pantry can be dropped off at one of the 21 donation locations positioned across campus.   Monetary donations will also be accepted and gifts can be mailed to the IU Foundation.

5. Host a food drive Food drives are an awesome way to build camaraderie among a student organization or group, and helps keep Paw’s Pantry functioning!  There is a form on the Paw’s Pantry website to fill out in order to make the most of your partnership with them.

6. Location, location, location

Paw’s Pantry is located in room CE220 (on the second floor of the IUPUI Campus Center).

7. Come on in, we’re open! The food pantry is open throughout the academic year on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Paw’s Pantry is open for students on Wednesdays, and is open for anyone with a university-issued ID on Thursdays.

8. Time to shop

After filling out a new client intake form and swiping your ID, it’s time to shop.  All shoppers are able to spend 25 points; each item in the pantry is marked with a colored sticker to indicate the item’s point value.

9. Qualifications Paw’s Pantry is based on the honor system: if an IUPUI member feels the need to use the pantry, he or she will be allowed to – no questions asked.  Paw’s Pantry is just here to help.

10. Questions or concerns

Feel free to direct any questions, comments, or concerns to Paw’s Pantry at: jagsfood@iupui.edu.

To learn more about Paw’s Pantry, visit their website.

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14 quirky things you can find at the IUPUI campus bookstore

You can purchase your textbooks and school supplies at Barnes & Noble, the on-campus bookstore at IUPUI, but did you know that you could buy miscellaneous other items, too?  Here’s a roundup of the many unusual things you can find at the campus bookstore:

1. “100 Reasons to Panic About Getting Old” …in case you couldn’t think of enough reasons on your own!

2. Penguin Bowling

Bored between classes?  Join your friends in a game on penguin bowling, which can be purchased at Barnes & Noble.

3. Basketball Beads

Pick up some basketball beads at the bookstore to show your school pride at the next game.  Go Jags!

4. “Fries Before Guys” Make a bold statement with this black tote bag available at Barnes & Noble.

5. “OMG” notepad Keep track of all your OMG moments on this notepad.  Don’t forget to mark if the OMG moment was one of the following: FYI, IMHO, TMI, or LOL.  TTYL!

6. “65 Things NOT to Do After Age 30” This booklet gives all the in’s and out’s of what NOT to do after your 30th birthday.

7. Pope Francis bobble head Because who doesn’t want a Pope Francis bobble head?  And who knew you could get one at the IUPUI campus bookstore?!

8. “Excuses & Lies” book and “Insults & Comebacks” book These two books are full of “lines for all occasions, so you are never left speechless again.

9. Mini wool felt pennant Be a proud Indiana student by displaying your school pride with this mini felt pennant from the campus bookstore.  A small yet mighty reminder: Go Hoosiers!

10. “100 Reasons to Panic About Being a Cat Lady” This journal is “for the feline-obsessed” and gives plenty of space for writers to journal about their cuddly cat friends.

11. Therapy flashcards These flashcards are unlike your biology or vocabulary flashcards… “Perhaps we’re just running from self-awareness!”

12. Coloring books Barnes & Noble has an entire display just for coloring books, which they consider “a creative activity everyone can enjoy”!  Next time you’re feeling stressed, grab some markers and a coloring book from the bookstore to color the stress away.

13. Bananagrams This fast and fun word game comes in a banana-shaped container from the IUPUI campus bookstore.  Go bananas with your peers over this game!

14. E-coli Want a cute version of the bacteria you’re studying in class?  Look no further than the Barnes & Noble at IUPUI, where you can purchase a friendly, little e-coli.

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5 ways to celebrate IU Day

IU Day is quickly approaching! Regardless of where you are on the planet, join us in celebrating all things IU on April 19, 2017.  Are you ready for the hype?

1. Watch …new and all-IU videos about campus life, alumni stories, and behind-the-scenes of some of IU’s places and spaces.

2. Wear

…IU gear!  Whether it’s a necklace or earrings, a t-shirt or some candy-striper pants, show your school pride with a crimson and cream color scheme.

3. Share

…where you are celebrating from as well as how you are celebrating with #IUDay.  Be sure to join in on the social media photo contests on 4/19 using #IUDay.

4. Give

…specifically to an IU cause that you want to contribute to.  Giving is made easy online through give.iu.edu.

5. Attend

…events in your own community – whether that’s in Indiana, or somewhere around the United States or even the globe.  Be sure to add your IU Day excitement on the map here.

For more information on IU Day, visit: www.iuday.iu.edu.

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8 best places to see the sunset at IUPUI

Indiana has no shortage of beautiful sunsets, especially when the sky is the backdrop to IUPUI’s campus and Indy’s skyline.  Here are some of the best places on campus for you to catch one of Indiana’s grand sunsets:

1.  Gateway garage

The top level Gateway parking garage, located just off of Michigan Street on the east side of campus, is a great place to view the sunset.

2. Cavanaugh Hall

Climb all the way up to the fourth floor of Cavanaugh Hall, and you’ll be sure to find a stunning view of the sky when facing westward at dusk.

3. Vermont Street garage

The highest level of the Vermont Street garage, which is adjacent to the Campus Center, has stunning views of the sky, especially looking west during the time the sun sets.

4. University Library

On the fourth floor of University Library there are several study rooms that have views facing west, perfect for studying and catching an Indiana masterpiece in the sky.

5. Blackford street garage

The Blackford street garage is located – you guessed it – right off Blackford Street near the Gateway garage.  Be sure to head to the top level to catch the sunset.

6. Four corners patio

Known as “the four corners” on campus (the area that connects four unique buildings: Taylor Hall, Kelley/SPEA, University Library, and Education/Social Work), the patio immediately west of the four corners has views of the courtyard down below and the beautiful sky above.

7. Barnhill garage

Another parking garage on campus and another amazing view of the sun setting, when you make your way to the top level of the garage.

8. Campus Center

On the fourth floor of the IUPUI Campus Center, there is a window facing westward that provides stellar views of Indiana’s sunsets. 

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8 signs of spring at IUPUI

Spring has officially sprung on campus!  Farewell winter and hello beautiful, spring flowers.

1. Green grass galore

There’s plenty of green grass everywhere on campus.

2. Less activity in the gerbil tubes

With warmer weather, there is significantly less activity in the skywalks that keep students warm in the winter months.

3. Flowers everywhere

Have you noticed the beautiful blooms popping up all over campus? Look for the pink, yellow, and purple flowers that are covering campus lately.

4. Warm enough to cycle

The warmer weather has caused many to pull their bikes out again in order to get to class faster.  Students have also been taking advantage of the Pacers Bikeshare, which has several stations spread throughout campus.

5. Budding trees

Beautiful buds have become more prevalent on the trees across campus, proving to be a sure sign that spring is in the air!

6. Rain boots

Put your snow boots away and pull out those rain boots, Jags!  Time to splash through the puddles in style while you walk across campus.

7. Iced coffee, iced tea

Trade your hot coffee and warm tea in for a sweet, iced treat.  The weather is warmer, which means that it is time for the coffee and tea to get colder!

8. April showers

…bring May flowers!  Though we already have some flowers popping up on campus, be ready for some rain showers and thunderstorms during the next month.  Don’t forget your umbrella!

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3 times we tricked you on April Fools’ Day

GOTCHA! Here’s a roundup of the past three years’ April Fools’ Day pranks:

1.  Junior Jags (2015)

On-campus delivery services brought to you by Junior Jags?  Getting your Starbucks or candy delivered to you via a snuggly cat was the prank we tricked IUPUI students with on April Fools’ Day in 2015.

2. Nap Pods (2016)

Nap pods scattered around campus for the sleepy?  It sounds a little too good to be true!  …and it was, as the nap pods and complementary cats came to IUPUI on April Fools’ Day in 2016.

3. Jags Cab (2017)

Late to class and need a ride? Rely on Jags Cab and be driven to class in Jaguar-style by a noteworthy IUPUI faculty or staff member.  But remember, this new service was offered only on April Fools’ Day 2017.  

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7 pieces of advice, from seniors to freshmen

We partnered with IUPUI’s Student Organization for Alumni Relations (SOAR) to provide both present and future freshmen of IUPUI advice from senior IUPUI students.  Here’s what senior students are saying to their freshmen peers.

1. Organizational Leadership and Supervision

“Communicate with your professors, and make sure they know your name.”

Haider Alborno

2. Nursing

“College is a balancing act. Don’t dedicate yourself all to one thing, because you’ll go crazy. Learn to balance school and what you want to do in your social life.”

Maranda Buha

3. Chemistry and Spanish

“Find something that you’re passionate about. Make your own fun, whether that is getting involved on campus, or finding a job, or exploring downtown.”

Adam Bogs

4. Mechanical Engineering

“Don’t be afraid to say no! There is a point where you are just too busy.”

Madeline Dement

5. Communication Studies

“It’s okay to make your academics top priority. Once you have that established as a priority, the other things can fall into place. Find a balance in your involvement. It’s important to give back while also knowing you can’t be everything to everyone.”

Hannah Gish

6. Psychology

“Take classes that sound interesting for your electives because you never know, that could be a whole game changer for your major.”

Natasha Blair

7. Sports Management

“Really making the most of your time at IUPUI and getting out of your comfort zone, whether that is academically or socially. You never know who you are in class with and whom you are going to meet, and really hone in on establishing relationships, even with professors or advisors.”

Marcellus Barksdale

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7-day trips to take from Indy over spring break

Staying in the Indianapolis area for spring break?  Round up your friends and plan a road trip to one of these spots that are all within a day’s drive of Indy:

1. Madison, Indiana

Located in southern Indiana, Clifty Falls has a variety of hiking trails and nature walks for all intensity levels.

Travel time from Indianapolis: 1 hour, 45 minutes

2. Nashville, Indiana

Located in Brown County, Nashville has an abundance of cute shops and mouth-watering restaurants strung along its quaint, downtown streets.

Travel time from Indianapolis: 1 hour, 30 minutes

3. Cincinnati, Ohio

So much to do, and so little time! Cincinnati provides opportunities for you and your friends to visit the American Sign Museum, the Taft Museum of Art, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, all within a day’s drive from Indy.

Travel time from Indianapolis: 2 hours, 15 minutes

4. West Chester, Ohio

Until Indianapolis (specifically, Fishers) becomes the closest Ikea, be sure to stop by West Chester, Ohio for a day of furniture shopping and bargain hunting at Ikea.

Travel time from Indianapolis: 2 hours, 15 minutes

5. Newport, Kentucky

Whether you’re enrolled in oceanography this semester or not, everyone can enjoy a trip to the Newport Aquarium and marvel at fascinating underwater creatures (and even have the chance for a penguin meet & greet!).

Travel time from Indianapolis: 1 hour, 45 minutes

6. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Whether you prefer window shopping or are on the hunt to get a good deal, head to Fort Wayne for an abundance of boutiques.  Be ready to shop ‘til you drop!

Travel time from Indianapolis: 2 hours

7. Louisville, Kentucky

Get excited for baseball season as you take a tour of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory just south of the IN/KY boarder.

Travel time from Indianapolis: 1 hour, 45 minutes

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6 stories from PETM’s 150 Days of Impact campaign

2016 marked the 150th anniversary for the School of Physical Education and Tourism Management (PETM).  PETM’s 150 Days of Impact campaign showcases a snippet of all that PETM encompasses.  Here are some of our favorites: 1. Day 139: Event Planning, Global Reach 

“The opportunity to work with industry professionals around the globe is a very special part of my job.  Learning about the culture and ways of doing business in various places around the world has been a remarkable learning experience.”

-Ashley Leavelle Fleener, 2010 graduate, tourism, conventions, and event management

2. Day 101: Sports City

“The opportunity to attend or volunteer at major events such as conference championships, national championships, or professional sports events in the same city is very cool and something that other campuses can’t offer.”

-Kyle Theil, junior, sports management

3.  Day 106: Fitness for All 

“I enjoy making an impact on others’ lives; it is something that gives me joy. I think people of all ages and abilities should be able to discover and experience life through whatever makes them happy, and I like to be a part of that.  One of many things that make me happy is fitness. I think it’s awesome to educate and lead by example for others.”

-Dana Rosenberger, senior, fitness management and personal training

4. Day 26: Indiana Pacers

“The backyard of IUPUI is the whole city of Indianapolis, how perfect. The city is only a block away so there were so many opportunities for me from the very beginning to connect with people and get involved.  I’m soaking in everything and learning all that I can about working in the sports industry. These internships – and my classes at PETM are helping me get ahead of the game in this industry.”

-Alexi Duff, senior, tourism, conventions, and event management

5. Day 36: Monumental Kids

“Our goal with this program is to give these kids a person to look up to.  They see their teachers every day, but having a college ‘kid’ come to their school and show up each week to be with them doesn’t happen very often. So we want to give both our PETM students and the IPS students the idea that lifetime fitness is a positive thing.”

-Allison Plopper, PETM faculty member

6. Day 73: From Professional Athlete to Jaguar Coach

“Life has taken me to many places, but Indianapolis will always be home! I’m a Jaguar!” 

-Jason Quarles, 2012 graduate, exercise science

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8 things you didn’t know about Jagathon

Jagathon is IUPUI’s Dance Marathon, where IUPUI students stand for hours to raise money and awareness for Riley Hospital for Children. Here are just a few things you probably didn’t know about the IUPUI DM:

1.  Large, larger, largest

Jagathon is the largest student-led organization on campus, as well as the largest student-led philanthropic initiative.

2.  A long-standing, long-dancing history

Jagathon is the second longest running program in the state, right behind IU’s dance marathon.

3. $410K

In Jagathon’s 15-year history, IUPUI’s dance marathon has raised over $410,000.00 FTK (for the kids).

4.  Setting records

IUPUI’s dance marathon set a registrant record in 2016 with 950+ individuals registered.   Also in 2016, Jagathon set a program record of fundraising $140,049.94.

5.  Top 25

Jagathon is among the top 25 collegiate dance marathon fundraiser programs across the United States.

6.  Inaugural Day of Miracles

Jagathon had its first Day of Miracles in 2016, and rose over $24,000 in 24 hours.

7.  Miracle Week

During last year’s Miracle Week, over 550 people registered for Jagathon in one day.

8. Dance (half) marathon

Jagathon will be 13.1 hours long in 2017, resembling a half marathon distance.

For more information regarding Jagathon, visit: www.sf.iupui.edu/jagathon.

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