On Oct. 3 and 4 Purdue’s Board of Trustees held their October executive meeting for the first time in Indianapolis. This meeting was held at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis. While the first session was closed to the public, the session on Oct. 4 was open to the public beginning at 8:30 a.m.
It marked the first Regatta as IU Indianapolis (IUI), infusing anticipation with fresh energy that set the stage for a celebration like no other. Regatta, originally an alumni-led event, was primarily centered on raising scholarship funds. While this was an admirable goal, the event found its true purpose when it transitioned under the Division of Student Affairs by shifting its focus from solely alumni-driven to a student-centered initiative. This transition allowed students to connect with the event on a deeper level and fostered a sense of responsibility and ownership for a broader campus community.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was written in collaboration with Indiana Daily Student, Indiana University Bloomington's student newspaper, as part of a collaboration to better cover the Indiana University system and the Board of Trustees. The IU Board of Trustees met on Sept. 12 and 13 at the ...
The Cultural Connections organization held its first Cultural Fusion Fest on Sept. 3 as a complimentary event for IUI's Weeks of Welcome. Keaun Brown, the organization's co-founder, and Maya El Chal, the Vice President of the Middle Eastern Student Association, spoke about the event's planning process and what it means to them and students.
Bridge has existed since 2001 incorporating a variety of events, presentations and activities in order to help incoming freshmen acclimate to the college experience at IUI. While it originally only included a portion of freshmen students, it was later expanded in 2022 to include all incoming freshmen. This year’s Bridge on Aug. 19-23 was the first Bridge post IUPUI divorce incorporating new, and old, traditions into the experience.
Post-IUPUI split, the first cohort of Purdue University in Indianapolis (PUI) students have been welcomed onto campus, with first-year students participating in a decades old tradition: Boiler Gold Rush (BGR). BGR was created in 1993 and was originally titled the Collegians Orientating Residential ...
On July 1, the IUPUI split was finalized. As the two universities, now Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) and Purdue University in Indianapolis (PUI), launch into an unprecedented era, information on these changes becomes more important than ever. Although The Campus Citizen exists as an organization under IUI, we are still an independent news organization, and pledge to cover news that is relevant to both IUI and PUI students, as well as news that is relevant to the wider Indianapolis community.
Editor’s Note: This article will be updated following the July 29 meeting.On June 26, Indiana University’s Board of Trustees released a draft of a new “Expressive Activity” policy, which would apply to all those within the “IU Community.” According to The Herald-Times, Trustee Jeremy Morris ...
Ahead of the launch party of IUPUI’s transition to IU Indianapolis (IUI) on July 1, Chancellor Latha Ramchand, Faculty Council President Philip Golf and student Nolan Campbell spoke with local press and offered a preview of what to expect for the launch and the university’s future.
In the last several weeks, students at universities across the U.S. have been setting up pro-Palestinian divestment encampments, and IUPUI is no exception. On April 26, IUPUI students set up their divestment encampment in Democracy Plaza below the Kelley School of Business building by Taylor Hall following the establishment of an encampment on IU Bloomington campus.
The Jaguar Performing Arts Club (JPAC) held its signature "Jag Voices" performance this past March.
The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Fashion (APIDA) Show will held on Wednesday, April 24, in Campus Center Room 450B and 450C at 6 p.m. Ahead of the show, committee members Katherine Shr and Hang Doan discussed the planning process behind the show and the message behind this year's event to present cultural backgrounds authentically.
On April 16, a vote of no confidence presented by Bloomington’s Faculty Council will be held against IU’s current president, Pamela Whitten, provost, Rahul Shrivastav and vice provost of faculty and academic affairs, Carrie Docherty. As IUPUI approaches a pivotal point in its history with the split, the unrest within leadership could disturb the continued cultivation of IUPUI’s campus.
Editor’s Note: This article highlights only a few of the bills being presented in Indiana courts and does not address any bills impacting other states. The research and information presented is accurate to the time of publication and does not reflect developments after the publication date. The views ...
Since 2004, Herron School of Art and Design has put on the Wearable Art Show. This event gives interested students a chance to test their creativity and transform their art from a stationary work to a piece of clothing. This year’s 20th anniversary show will take place on March 28 at the EFAC building.
For IUPUI students who are interested in creating meaningful change within their community, the 2024 Nonprofit Expo is an advantageous opportunity to explore internships, employment openings and volunteer positions with nonprofit organizations. This event will take place on Wednesday, March 27 from ...
Students in the interior design program gathered for this year’s Student Design Organization (SDO) Show held at the Campus Center on Feb. 26 as students got to connect with professionals in the interior design industry while the show also featured several activities.
To encourage healthy habits and self-love, IUPUI Health and Wellness Promotion hosted this year’s Healthy Relationships Week from Feb. 12-16. Health and Wellness Promotion is an educational office under the Division of Student Affairs that seeks to promote healthy behaviors and educate IUPUI students ...
On July 1, 2024, IUPUI will cease to exist as a merged campus, and it will split to become Indiana University Indianapolis (IU Indianapolis/IUI) and Purdue University in Indianapolis. This has caused a whirlwind of confusion among both IU and Purdue students, faculty and staff. Although there are still ...
On Feb. 12, Latha Ramchand officially took her place as the inaugural chancellor of IU Indianapolis. She met with students, faculty and staff at a welcome reception, and had meetings with various groups on campus. Among her other activities, The Campus Citizen was invited to interview Ramchand on her ...
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