House of Champions Swimfest

Don’t miss the chance to see swimming in the finest facility in the country this weekend when IUPUI hosts its annual House of Champions meet. The Jaguars swim on Friday at 6:30 p.m. and have two sessions on Saturday.

General Assembly Is Resolute in Honoring Indiana University Cancer Physicians

Indiana lawmakers administered a dose of good medicine on Organization Day Nov. 22 by honoring outstanding Indiana University cancer doctors recognized this fall as among the nation’s top specialists.

The concurrent resolution introduced by Sen. Thomas Wyss, R-Fort Wayne, and Rep. Peggy Welch, D-Bloomington, recognized leaders in cancer research and clinical care from Indiana University School of Medicine and Clarian Health Partners who were included in the first edition of America’s Top Doctors for Cancer...
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Goodwill Greenhouse volunteers Anna Gehring and Barb Neville enjoy holiday flowers.

Goodwill Greenhouse Invitation

The Goodwill Greenhouse invites all IUPUI faculty, staff and students to its annual open house on Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3 at the greenhouse, 1635 W. Michigan St.

Open house hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. December 2, and 9 a.m. to noon December 3.

Enjoy refreshments! Select from lovely poinsettias in several sizes and colors, decorated Norfolk pines, cyclamen, amaryllis and many other gift plants.

Goodwill Greenhouse is open to the public. Regular hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For questions, call (317) 524-4302.

Children’s Museum Holiday Night for IUPUI Alumni, Faculty and Staff

IUPUI faculty and staff, and their families, are welcome to attend the IUPUI Alumni Holiday Night at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis from 6:30 to 9 p.m., December 13. The museum is reserved exclusively for the annual IUPUI holiday event. Ride the carousel, take a turn on the Yule Slide and visit Santa Claus. Food and beverage are provided and parking is free. The museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis.

Holiday Night prices, which include entertainment, food and museum admission, are $16 for adults; and $8.50 for children, ages 3 to 12. Children 2 and under will be admitted free of charge.

To register online, visit http://alumni.iupui.edu.

Ron Hunter Radio Show and BBQ - Can't Beat It!

Catch the weekly Ron Hunter Show live each Monday at Judge's BBQ, 2104 W. Michigan St.

IUPUI men's basketball head Coach Ron Hunter discusses all things college basketball with host Greg Rakestraw during the broadcast heard on ESPN 950 from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays.

Join the live audience for lunch at Judge's with the opportunity to meet and greet Coach Hunter and various members of the IUPUI Jaguars all season long.

Survey Shows Indianapolis Residents Believe City Has Arrived

Promotion of Indianapolis as a cultural destination has had a positive impact on how Indianapolis residents view the quality of their lives, according to a survey conducted by the Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management at IUPUI.

The survey measured changes in how Indianapolis residents...
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Pastoral Visits Linked to Better Coping, Recovery among Bypass Patients

As heart disease continues to be a major cause of death in the United States, coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) has become a common and effective treatment for some patients. A recent study suggests that visits from a hospital chaplain can impact coping mechanisms that are linked to better recovery among CABG patients...
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Signed Mellencamp Limited-Edition Fine Art Prints Available for Purchase

John Mellencamp paintings will be on display in the Herron Galleries at the Herron School of Art and Design through January 7, 2006. In addition to viewing the exhibition, the public has the opportunity to purchase limited-edition fine art prints signed by the artist.

Mellencamp selected four paintings from which the prints were made. The paintings are: Skeletons, Cain and Able, Dignity in America and Coast to Coast. There are 50 prints in each edition and all are signed and numbered...
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Indianapolis Tennis Center Director Serves as CITA President

Rick Van Horn, director of the Indianapolis Tennis Center at IUPUI, has been elected president of the Central Indiana Tennis Association. The CITA promotes tennis, maintains player rankings, sanctions tournaments, and manages league play in 61 Central Indiana counties.

The Indianapolis Tennis Center is the site of the annual RCA men’s hard courts championships and serves IUPUI and the central Indiana tennis-playing public with league play, lessons, and court time.

> Nominations/applications for 2006 Excellence in Diversity Awards

> Semester Day of Remembrance Scheduled for December 5

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