Get To Know: Sammy Cole-Reardon, Residence Life Community Specialist for University Tower
Sammy Cole-Reardon joined the Housing and Residence Life team in July 2021. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Decrease stress and take a study break during Stress Busters Week
Looking to de-stress before finals? Health and Wellness Promotion has 25 activities planned for Stress Busters Week, an annual event to help students navigate the end of the semester.
Get To Know: Mike Perry, Associate Dean of Students, Director for Housing and Residence Life
Mike Perry began his role in September 2021 as the new director for Housing and Residence Life at IUPUI. Learn more about him in this Q&A.
Join the fight against hunger and homelessness this November
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together to end the stigma around hunger and homelessness among college students. This year’s events will be held Nov. 16-19 and are sponsored by the Office of Student Advocacy and Support.
Get To Know: Lexa Muehlbauer, Communications Specialist
Lexa Muehlbauer joined the Division of Student Affairs in October 2021. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Sign the pledge: IUPUI community is encouraged to take a stance against drunk driving
October highlights National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month, which aims to bring attention to issues posed by excessive drinking among college students. IUPUI students are encouraged to learn about the effects of driving under the influence and sign the pledge to never drink and drive.
Taking a stand: IUPUI raises awareness about Domestic Violence Awareness Month with monthlong events
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Part of prevention is about being aware and knowing the signs of domestic violence. Throughout the month, events will shed light on resources and how to take a stand to help end domestic violence.
New director of Housing and Residence Life joins IUPUI
Get to know more about Perry’s journey to Indianapolis and his plans for IUPUI.
CAPS receives grant to create new online mental health platform for IUPUI students
CAPS is developing an easily accessible online platform for mental health and wellness resources. It will include videos and informational items on a wide range of mental health topics.
2 IUPUI students crowned Regatta Royalty
Regatta Royalty is a tradition at IUPUI where students are crowned based on their campus involvement and leadership qualities. This year, Abbie and Koster and Emily Lesich won out of eight other students.
Recovery student utilizing Collegiate Recovery Community to help those with sobriety
IUPUI student Sarah Stillerman decided to change her life for the better a decade ago and commit to sobriety. Today, she stays connected with the Collegiate Recovery Community on campus to help others on their journeys in recovery.
Get To Know: Ann Schilling, Financial Administration Coordinator
As the Financial Administration Coordinator, Ann Schilling handles Campus Center billing. Get to know her in this Q&A.
IUPUI's Alternative Break program aims to create positive and sustainable change nationwide
There are so many ways to spend your fall, spring and summer breaks. The Alternative Break program offered at IUPUI allows students the ability to create positive and sustainable change.
The 13th annual Regatta returns to the downtown canal
You gotta Regatta. The festival and canoe race are back on the canal for the first time since 2019 for IUPUI students, faculty and staff.
Get to Know: Matthew Jones, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation
Matthew Jones joined the Division of Student Affairs in 2014. As assistant director for Campus Recreation, Jones provides leadership for the division’s intramural and club sports programming. Jones assists with The Jag fitness center, developing content, teaching and training.
Free flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines and more offered at vaccination clinics this fall
To ensure that campus is staying healthy, Campus Health is hosting several vaccination clinics throughout the fall semester, which will include flu, COVID-19, HPV and MenB vaccines.
Health and Wellness Promotion hosting monthlong events to bring awareness to National Recovery Month
As September marks National Recovery Month, the Collegiate Recovery Community is on a mission to bring monthlong awareness to campus and celebrate those who are succeeding in their recovery process.
Get To Know: Chelsea Noble, Associate Program Director for Advocacy and Behavioral Case Management
As the associate program director for advocacy and behavioral case management, Chelsea Noble serves as a resource to students experiencing personal and academic challenges. She advises students, faculty and staff about resources available on campus. Get to know her in this Q&A.
10 WOW events to put on your calendar
Weeks of Welcome is back, in person, and double the fun. This year will feature some of IUPUI’s longest standing traditions, along with some new ones. Here are 10 events to add to your calendar.
Student governments elect new members and plan for upcoming year
As the fall semester is approaching, USG and GPSG have new executive board members who are implementing new plans and events on campus.
Get To Know: Linda Wardhammar, Facility and Assessment Specialist
Linda Wardhammar joined the Division of Student Affairs in 2012. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Get To Know: Shania Lawrence, Associate Program Director for Student Support
Shania Lawrence joined IUPUI in 2011. Get to know her in this Q&A.
A year of impact: Student organizations, leaders recognized
The 2021 Student Organization Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and recognize student organizations, leaders, advisors and programs that make a significant impact on the social, interpersonal and professional development of students, as well as major contributions to IUPUI.
MPC and Herron alum lands dream job at film studio
Growing up watching stop-motion movies, Colleen Deignan knew she wanted to use her design and drawing skills to her advantage. During her time at IUPUI, she was able to learn the ins and outs of laser engravers and 3D printers, which led her to her dream job at a film studio.
Get To Know: Cassie Govert, Residence Life Community Specialist, North Hall
Prior to joining the Division of Student Affairs as a residence life community specialist for North Hall, Cassie Govert attended IUPUI for her undergraduate degree, where she was a resident assistant at the Riverwalk Apartments. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Campus involvement opened up new opportunities for IUPUI senior
Jacob Shircliff took advantage of all that IUPUI had to offer him over the last four years and graduated this May feeling grateful for each opportunity.
Summer 2021 operations in the Division of Student Affairs
Student Affairs offices will remain open throughout the summer, with plenty of services and programs for students to access.
IUPUI senior earns degree more than 7,000 miles away from home
Gauri Nagaraj fulfills life-long dream of pursuing a college education in the U.S. and prepares to graduate with a business degree from IUPUI's Kelley School of Business at IUPUI.
Get To Know: Leesa Foley, Family Nurse Practitioner
Leesa Foley joined IUPUI in 2016 as a family nurse practitioner. Get to know her in this Q&A.
IUPUI senior reflects on life-changing decision to become a Jaguar
Khrisma McMurray has been full of Jaguar pride since middle school, and she made it official when choosing IUPUI as her college destination. After four years of eye-opening experiences, giving back, and representing her peers, she’s graduating this spring, with plans to return to campus to pursue a master’s degree.
Get To Know: Zac Holmes, Senior Associate Director
Zac Holmes joined the Division of Student Affairs in November 2008 as housing manager for Housing and Residence Life. Get to know him in this Q&A.
The best and brightest: IUPUI honors 2021 Elite 50
It’s been a year like none other, but through it all, the best and brightest of IUPUI have still made their mark. This year’s Elite 50 was recently announced by IUPUI.
Get To Know: Meleah Fishburn, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Vice Chancellor
Meleah Fishburn joined the Division of Student Affairs in July 2019. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Women's History Month Leadership Awards honor 12 IUPUI students
There are powerful women at IUPUI, and to cap off Women’s History Month, a dozen of them have recently been recognized.
Press “pause” on habits this April, donate to a worthy cause
In this self-set challenge, participants are asked to calculate their typical spending on alcohol, caffeine, nicotine or another habit and donate that amount to their favorite philanthropy, while pledging to go without.
Peer Health Educators gaining skills to achieve post-graduation goals
As student workers in Health and Wellness Promotion, PHEs strive to promote healthy lifestyle management by raising awareness and knowledge through outreach programs and role modeling. They create change by educating students on a variety of health topics, such as stress management, sexual health, diet and nutrition, physical activity and more.
Get To Know: Mandy Porter, Student Success and Outreach Coordinator
Mandy Porter joined the Division of Student Affairs in August 2017 as the coordinator for student success and outreach. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Get To Know: Stacy McAtee, Assistant Director for Residential Services
Stacy McAtee joined Housing and Residence Life in 2010. In her current role, she oversees the contract and application process for new students and the daily operations and account management for current residents. Get to know her in this Q&A.
Spring WOW 2021 in photos: IUPUI welcomes students back to campus
IUPUI hosted Spring Weeks of Welcome as students returned to campus for the first time since November. See the best of WOW through the camera lens of Liz Kaye.
USG passes MPI, launches Campus Cup initiative
Last June, USG launched the Menstrual Product Initiative, aiming to provide free menstrual products across the IUPUI campus. Now, the group has achieved their goal and the initiative has passed.
Get To Know: Courtney Hittepole, Coordinator for Student Advocacy
Courtney Hittepole joined the Division of Student Affairs in November 2020. Get to know one of our newest members in this Q&A.
Dreamers Alliance group working to help undocumented citizens
The last four years have been nothing but stressful for DACA recipients and undocumented citizens. Students at IUPUI developed Dreamers Alliance: United as One to serve their needs.
IUPUI goes green, introduces composting initiative
IUPUI students in the Riverwalk Apartments and Townhomes have the potential to significantly reduce their carbon footprint thanks to a new composting initiative.
Get To Know: Yves Ambroise, Assistant Director of Outreach and Community Services
Yves Ambroise serves as the assistant director of outreach and community services for CAPS. Get to know him beyond the job in this Q&A.
Spring Weeks of Welcome launches Feb. 8
With the student body’s return to campus, spring Weeks of Welcome is ready to kick off the new semester with a two-week schedule of events.
Spring 2021 operations in the Division of Student Affairs
IUPUI students, staff and faculty are getting ready to return for the in-person portion of the spring 2021 semester and -- much like the fall semester -- will continue to adhere to several safety enhancements as offices prepare to reopen.
10 Key Words for Healthy Relationships in College
Relationships aren’t always easy to maintain, especially when there are barriers outside of your control. To kick off Healthy Relationships Week, here are ten key words for all relationships.
Get To Know: Zach Wadley, Communications Specialist
Zach Wadley joined the IUPUI staff in the spring of 2020 as the communications specialist for IU Studios and the Division of Student Affairs. Get to know him in this Q&A.
IUPUI earns grant to provide harm-reduction education to fraternity, sorority leaders
The IUPUI Division of Student Affairs was recently awarded the Indiana Collegiate Action Network mini-grant and will use it towards the “Fraternity and Sorority Leaders in Harm Reduction” project.
HRL trio earns regional recognition
Despite the changes from COVID-19, IUPUI’s Housing and Residence Life team is thriving and others are taking notice. Zach Cramer, Harrianna Thompson and Cassie Govert were all recently recognized for their work.