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In this issue...		Fall 2007 credit hours increase 5 percent A new “Discovery” on IUPUC campus IUPUC assists in archiving Columbus architecture Upcoming IUPUC events

		Fall 2007 credit hours increase 5 percent Credit hours taught for the fall 2007 semester at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus have increased 4.9 percent compared to the same period last year, according to unofficial enrollment figures. Student headcount increased 4.7 percent. The current increase follows a 4.2 percent rise in credit hours for the spring 2007 semester and marks three consecutive years of steady growth for IUPUC. Credit hours have grown a total of 23 percent from the fall 2004 semester to the current fall period. Cumulative growth from the summer sessions from 2004 to 2007 was 34.8 percent; spring-over-spring semester growth for the same span was 13.7 percent. “Our fall enrollment numbers are good for our university and for the region,” said Dr. Jay Howard, vice chancellor and dean of IUPUC. “This new group of students will benefit from academic offerings suited to the economic needs of southeast central Indiana, and the region will benefit from more highly skilled employees and more thoughtful, reflective, and committed citizens,” he said. “After receiving our first major state appropriation this year, IUPUC has added several new full-time faculty members to help sustain the growth in the degree programs we created a few years ago,” Howard said. “We are in the process of hiring additional full-time faculty for next year and are evaluating new IU and Purdue degree programs based on the cultural and academic needs of our students as well as the economic development strategies of the region,” he added. IUPUC has worked with the community to design academic programs and implement campus improvements that are attractive to students and responsive to south central Indiana’s educational and economic needs. This includes creating new degree programs, increasing and improving student services through an integrated Enrollment Center, facilitating and promoting student-led organizations, and providing a welcoming campus environment through the creation of a University Park. Enrollment figures are not official until approved by the President of Indiana University.

"Discovery"		A new “Discovery” on IUPUC campus A new permanent sculpture has been installed on the IUPUC campus, courtesy of the generosity of Columbus residents and world travelers Mike and Phyllis Ryan. “Discovery” is a granite sculpture comprised of a one-ton globe that floats and spins from the flow of a fountain emanating from a stack of three books weighing two tons each. The prominent piece is part of IUPUC’s continuing commitment to beautify the campus through public art while engaging the university and broader community. A reception and brief dedication was held Wednesday, September 12, beside the sculpture, between the main IUPUC building and the Learning Center. The piece has already generated positive reaction from the campus community and visitors to campus.

Emily Dill		IUPUC assists in archiving Columbus architecture Emily Dill, IUPUC assistant librarian, is project director of a $10,000 grant to digitize materials documenting five significant design projects in Columbus. The IUPUC Library is partnering with the Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives (CIAA) and the IUPUI University Library to electronically archive documents from Mill Race Park, the Columbus Learning Center, Central Middle School, Columbus Regional Hospital, and the BCSC Administration Building projects. The collection will include a wide range of primary materials, including conceptual drawings, blueprints, planning documents, construction and historical photographs, and newspaper articles. The project will be completed by July 2008. The online collection will be openly accessible to the public. While the primary intended audience of the collection is collegiate-level students of design, it will have appeal to anyone interested in Columbus architecture. A retired architecture professor will be preparing a lesson plan to go along with the part of the collection focusing on Central Middle School. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act administered by the Indiana State Library.

Workers from Waging a Living Funtastic Friday Columbus City Hall Sarah Fisher Possum Trot riders		Upcoming IUPUC events The Human Experience Film Series – Waging A Living The film screening will be immediately followed by complimentary ZwanzigZ pizza and a discussion facilitated by Kathy Compton, IUPUC lecturer in psychology. Presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association, the purpose of the series is to raise awareness of and encourage discussion about a variety of social issues. September 27 Film screening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Discussion from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. IUPUC, Learning Center, Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall More info: www.iupuc.edu/alumni, 812-314-8632, or alumni@iupuc.edu IUPUC Funtastic Fridays This is an informal yet interactive program for prospective students to learn more about IUPUC through a student panel, guided tour, presentation about degree programs, and mini-workshop on financial aid and scholarships. The $50 application fee is waived for high school seniors who apply at these sessions. High school students are encouraged to join the games, gifts, food, and fun! September 28, 10-11:30 a.m. IUPUC, Learning Center October 6, 10-11:30 a.m. IUPUC, Learning Center Contact information: 812-348-7311 or admissions@iupuc.edu IUPUC Downtown: Connecting for Lunch Award-winning economist Dr. David Audretsch of the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs will present “The Entrepreneurial Society as a Strategy in a Flat Business World.” The event is presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association and is sponsored by the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, WCSI Radio, and Bistro 310. Learn more about IUPUC, meet prominent faculty from Indiana University, engage in lifelong learning, and support the downtown. October 4 Noon-1 p.m. Columbus City Hall More info: www.iupuc.edu/alumni, 812-314-8632, or alumni@iupuc.edu Excellence in Leadership Series – IndyCar driver Sarah Fisher The series, presented by the IUPUC Alumni Association, aims to inspire IUPUC students to explore their individual role as leaders in our region, raise their awareness of civic involvement and responsibility, and further enhance their university experience. The series is free and open to the public. October 11 Presentation from 6 to 7 p.m. Reception from 7 to 7:30 p.m. IUPUC, Learning Center, Custer-Nugent Lecture Hall More info: www.iupuc.edu/alumni, 812-314-8632, or alumni@iupuc.edu Possum Trot Bicycle Boogie Find out why the Possum Trot is a “Must-Do Ride.” Join more than 300 riders and enjoy beautiful scenery, great food, and live music. Proceeds benefit the IUPUC Alumni Association Scholarship Program. October 20 Day-of registration and start from 9 to 11 a.m. IUPUC, Learning Center More info: www.iupuc.edu/possumtrot, 812-314-8632, or possum@iupuc.edu