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55. It's been a good run.
OTD 25 years ago, I taught my 1st class here--U.S. History II.
Today, I start my last semester--w/ the same class!
Love the symmetry.
It's also Women's Equality Day & I end the thread with t-shirts in suffrage colors.
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54. Its history and its historians
This marker was result of a project by Ian Harmon BA '22 for
Dr. Anita Morgan's Indiana History class.
Blog by @JillSimins (MA '21) on woman suffrage in IN.
blog.history.in.gov/a-silent-roa...
Red shirt which says: Jaguar Leadership Network IUPUI and shows th skyline of Indianapolis
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53. Embrace of its urban identity.
I know memory is fallible, but as I recall, when I got here, it was described as a "comprehensive urban university."
It's something else now, but I enjoy seeing an urban skyline on so many shirts recently.
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51. Cavanaugh Hall--my physical space on campus.
The "stories" are endless: Completed in 1971, Cavanaugh has no windows on 1st & 2nd floors, allegedly to prevent student bldg takeovers.
Who knew there was a wikipedia page!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...
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50. History in t-shirts.
Years of history. Years of stories. Years of urban legends (in all meanings of that phrase). Years of myths. I have been able to include only the tip of the iceberg.
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49. The Tree Wardens of the Campus.
That's not their actual title--but the folks who protect the trees, work to get more of them, etc.
Enough work for us to be a Tree Campus.
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48. History in t-shirts.
One of my highlights has been to be on the hall w/ English Dept. colleagues---their good cheer & commitment to working with students on writing is a joy to behold,
A screen shot of "A Special Message to IUPUI's Diverse Graduates" with a word cloud of various groups of people mentioned
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47. The traditions including
The Affinity Graduation Celebrations
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46. History in t-shirts.
and another home base:
The the events of 1973-75 must have caused consternation to those who gave a name to a school that could be abbreviated as SLA. I assume that's why always used the longer "Liberal Arts."
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45. The IUPUI History Department.
Shout out to so many colleagues past and present (though I am not finding them on Blue Sky (yet).
front of t-shirt reads IUPUI PRIDE in rainbow colors (IU is in red and PU includes gold)
back of of t-shirt reads IUPUI LGBT Faculty Staff Council IUPUILGBTQ+ Center LGBTQ Student Alliance @ IUPUI
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44. History in t-shirts.
I remember when IFC voted for domestic partner benefits the deciding case was made by (straight) economists who bored everyone to death with the economic reasons for them.
Now:
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43. Never underestimate the power of University librarians and their wicked sense of humor:
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40. The traditions
Since its first year, the celebration of Dr. King through a dinner (now organized by the Black Student Union).
diversity.indianapolis.iu.edu/offices/mc/d...
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38. Talking Wall by Bernard William
indyculturaltrail.org/2018/02/08/a...
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37. The Public History Program--an amazing arena for students, faculty, staff, community members, alums, scholars, and so forth to engage.
And the students--did I sat the students!!
liberalarts.indianapolis.iu.edu/departments/...
#EverythinghasAhistory!!
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36. The Traditions
The International Festival--performances and cuisines from around the world
Go Global 🌎🌍🌏
events.iu.edu/internationa....
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35. This one's personal:
25 years ago today, I arrived in Indianapolis to start a new job. Hard not to appreciate the place that hired me.
😉
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34. The traditions
Jagapalooza
studentaffairs.indianapolis.iu.edu/get-involved...
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33. The traditions
#YouGottaRegatta
studentaffairs.indianapolis.iu.edu/get-involved...
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32. The amazing cluster of people and programs committed to assisting our students:
Here's looking at you 🥂
Charlie Johnson, Cory Clark, Chris Maroldo, Phyllis Washington, Eric Williams....
DEAP, 21st C, Nina, THRIVE, TRIO, & now GROUPS SCHOLARS
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31. Always worth checking out what is showing at the Cultural Arts Gallery in the Campus Center
studentaffairs.indianapolis.iu.edu/campus-cente...
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30. The amazing staff members who kept (and keep) the place running.
Two who left/retired that I lift up are Amy Jones Richardson and Dana Ward. Each offered incredible support to both students and faculty. I miss each!!
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29. A shoutout to my colleague, Sue Hyatt and her projects on Indianapolis with both students and community members, including "The Neighborhood of Saturdays"
The past is never past.
library.indianapolis.iu.edu/digitalcolle...
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28. Social Justice Education scholars and their various
#DemocracyPlaza efforts for thoughtful engagement with tough issues
diversity.indianapolis.iu.edu/offices/mc/s...
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I lost a few days--so now to catch up.
27. Exhibits of student art that take full advantage of the atrium space in the University Library
Here's "Academics Without Borders"
news.iu.edu/live/news/27...
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26. The student-run Jagathon Dance Marathon to support Riley Children's Hospital:
sf.indianapolis.iu.edu/jagathon/ind...
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25. Exam time traditions like Paws and Relax with Therapy Dogs.
🐕🐕
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24. My colleague, Sheila Seuss Kennedy.
How can one resist reading a memoir entitled, "What's a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU?"!!
For her take on current politics--esp. in Indiana--check out her blog
sheilakennedy.net
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23. Location Location Location - II
The Central Canal to the East.
The White River to the West.
The Cultural Trail throughout.
always places to walk or bike
(check out the @Pacersbikeshare)
🚶🚴
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22. The student government leader/s who persuaded faculty & the administration to add a "Fall Break" in October to the calendar.
I'm sorry I don't know their name/s.
I am not even sure they were still enrolled when it when it was implemented to benefit from it!
