News from the Central Indiana Chapter
of the
Indiana University Alumni Association
Winter 2009–10
Six Degrees of IU 1
Retro-Metro Night 2
Game Watch at Kilroy’s 2
HHE Statehouse Visit 3
Chapter Scholarships 3
News from the
Central Indiana Chapter
of the
Indiana University Alumni Association
Six Degrees of IU Jan. 27
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e a part of Central Indiana’s networking event of the year! Join the Central Indiana Chapter as we recognize distinguished alumni who have set the bar for success in both their professions and in our community. Then, take advantage of the networking opportunities to meet and connect with the honorees and fellow attendees. The third annual Six Degrees is Jan. 27, 2010, from 6–8 p.m. at the University Place Conference Center.Registration is required at www.alumni.iu.edu/chapters/indy.
Tickets are $10 for IUAA members and $20 for nonmembers.
2010 Six Degrees of IU Honorees
Tanya Bell
Indiana Black Expo President & CEO JD’00
Bruce Hetrick
Hetrick Communications Chairman & CEO BA’82
Bob Luginbill Eli Lilly
VP Manufacturing Strategy BS’76
Robyn Moberly
Marion Superior Court 5 Judge
BA’75, JD’78 Pat O’Connor City Securities
Executive VP, Insurance Division BS’74
Sandy Searcy
Indiana High School Athletic Association Assistant Commissioner
BS’86, MS’88 Vince Wong Roche Diagnostics
Director of Contract Strategy JD’96
Ways the IU Alumni Association Makes Indiana University Stronger
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Creates a global alumni networkMore than 100 chapters worldwide offer alumni opportunities to network with fellow alumni and to serve Indiana University.
Keeps alumni informed about IU
The Indiana Alumni Magazine; the IUAA e-newsletter and Web site; and school, campus, and chapter communications keep alumni informed about IU.
Provides scholarships for students
The IU Alumni Association has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships to students on all IU campuses.
Connects alumni through programs and services
The IUAA’s continuing education and travel programs, online alumni directory, career services, and events connect alumni and friends to IU and each other.
Supports international outreach
The IUAA assists the university in furthering the international scope of IU and works with IU to assist students with opportunities to travel and study abroad.
Join the IU Alumni Association @ alumni.iu.edu and help keep IU strong!
IUAA membership dues are now 80% tax deductible as a charitable contribution.
Central Indiana Chapter of the IUAA
alumni.indiana.edu/clubs/indy Winter 2009–10 • page 2 alumni.indiana.edu/clubs/indy Central Indiana Chapter of the IUAA Winter 2009–10 • page 3
Retro-Metro Night
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n Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, IUPUI men’s basketball will take on Summit League Conference foe Oral Roberts at Conseco Fieldhouse. In observance of the conclusion of IUPUI’s year-long 40th Anniversary Celebration, this night has been designated “Retro-Metro Night.” IUPUI moved to Division 1 in 1998 and changed the team name from Metros to Jaguars. All former athletes from both eras are being invited to attend and will be recognized during a special half-time program. The current team will wear Metros jerseys for this game, and the jerseys will subsequently be auctioned to support the IUPUI athletics program.Central Indiana
Chapter Scholarships
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or the 2010-11 academic year, the Central Indiana Chapter of the IUAA is awarding a total of four scholarships in the amount of$1,000 each, to undergraduate and/or graduate students from Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, or Hendricks counties.
The chapter is currently accepting applications for these scholarships. Applicants must plan on attending one of Indiana University’s campuses in the fall of 2010. The application deadline is Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
Applications are available on the chapter’s Web site at alumni.indiana.edu/chapters/indy/scholarship.shtml.
For further information, contact Matt Boulton at [email protected].
Members of the scholarship committee and the board of the Central Indiana Chapter are pleased to congratulate the recipients of our chapter’s 2009-10 scholarships.
Kellie Cunningham, Fishers, freshman at IUB Taylre Conrad, Indianapolis, freshman at IUB Mira McKary, Carmel, freshman at IUPUI
Evangeline Hodgson, Indianapolis, junior at IUPUI Darius Sawyers, Indianapolis, freshman at IUB
2010 Annual HHE Statehouse Visit Tuesday, Feb. 2
The 19th annual visit will include a program featuring IU President Mi- chael A. McRobbie, visits with state legislators, and the annual awards reception. On-site registration begins at noon, program begins at 1 p.m.
Register today at gov.indiana.edu/hhe/statehouse/registration.shtml.
Two IU Traditions Come Together in Downtown Indy on Jan. 21
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ome join fellow IU alumni at the newly opened Kilroy’s Bar &Grill in downtown Indianapolis on Thursday, Jan. 21. We will be there at 6 p.m., so come after work and meet local alumni and chapter members while watching the IU vs. Penn State men’s basketball game. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. In addition to the game and networking, there will be an opportunity to win tickets to upcoming IU basketball games.
Kilroy’s Bar & Grill 201 S. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46225 R.S.V.P. to Bob Jarosinski at [email protected].
See you there!
For more information about IU sports teams, please visit www.iupuijags.com and www.iuhoosiers.com.
Join more than 40,000 licensed Hoosier fans and show your pride with an official Indiana University collegiate license plate.
The purchase of each IU plate includes a $25 tax- deductible contribution that supports IU Alumni Association programs, services, and scholarship efforts. Get the IU plate at any Indiana license branch. Or get a $5 discount on each registration by renewing online. For more information, call (800) 824-3044 or visit IUplate.iu.edu.
