IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Members of IUPUI's Staff Council got the 2011-12 school year off to a good start in July during a retreat at Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Aug 08, 2011 — photo credit: John Gentry
Council members used the retreat to get to know one another better.
Sue Herrell came dressed for the occasion.
In a digital age, everything MUST be recorded for posterity.
Council members mimicked John Wayne in full western form.
The riders and horses enjoyed one the of rustic areas of Fort Ben.
A council member gets some instruction from an expert.
Margot Foreman enjoyed her time in the saddle.
When riding time ended, it was time for a new 'attraction.'
Terry Wilson ponders the challenge of creativity ...
... and produced this masterpiece.
Painting was serious business ...
... but Cortnee Martin had fun with it.
Meanwhile, Cindy Gilbert (L) and Amanda Shumaker (R) get help from artist Paula Scott-Frantz.
Concentration is essential for any artist ...
... and so is perspective ...
... but nothing beats a steady hand and a sense of color!
IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.