IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Former chancellor Gerald L. Bepko and other faculty and staff took the spotlight at the 40th Anniversary Faculty/Staff Appreciation Breakfast in the Campus Center.
Sep 24, 2009 — photo credit: John Gentry
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Chancellor Bepko, who led the campus through a significant period of growth, shared some of his thoughts on the campus' development.
During the event, a bust of Bepko was unveiled, drawing the attention of both Bepko and Chancellor Charles Bantz.
Bantz also regaled the audience with stories of IUPUI's emergence as a dynamic urban university.
The audience included deans like Bill Blomquist (left, Liberal Arts) and Jay Gladden (Physical Education and Tourism Management).
It also included a packed house of people who have helped IUPUI become a civic powerhouse.
Faculty, staff and administrators enjoyed the walk down memory lane.
Others were honored for their contributions, as well.
Familiar faces like Becky Porter (admissions) and Executive Vice Chancellor Uday Sukhatme enjoyed mixing breakfast with an IUPUI "history ...
Sandra Petronio, a faculty member and wife of Chancellor Bantz, had a chance to spend time with honored guests.
Before breakfast, catching up was the order of the day.
Festive decorations greeted the guests in the Campus Center's grand hall.
Guests had plenty of choices awaiting them.
Event organizers welcomed each of the guests.
IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.