For Immediate Release October 6, 2006

For More Information Contact: Jennifer Boehm, 317-278-2664

United Way Campaign Funds at $132,000; Fund Raising Continues with Collections at Jaguars Jamboree, Change for a Change Boxes

INDIANAPOLIS – The IUPUI United Way Campaign is off to a strong start.

More than $132,000 of the $360,000 goal has already been received. The campaign, which jumpstarted its efforts with Dunk the Deans and the United Way Day of Caring, will run through Oct. 18.

Upcoming opportunities to contribute to the United Way include the Jaguars Jamboree from 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2006, in The Jungle. This will be the first official basketball practice for the season and will include men's and women's scrimmages, a shooting contest, prizes, giveaways and performances by the cheerleaders, dance team and the band. During the event, donations to the United Way will be collected.

Chartwells is also helping to raise funds by placing “Change for a Change” boxes at their checkout stands starting next week. These locations include the Union, University College , Cavanaugh Hall, Jag Connection at the Business School and the Sub Generation at Inlow Hall. Patrons are invited to drop their change into the boxes to help make a change in the community.

The Dunk the Deans event raised $1,000 for the campaign. Deans and others who participated included Bill Heller of the IU Foundation, Scott Evenbeck of University College, Greg Lindsey of SPEA, Marion Broome of Nursing, Darrell Bailey of Informatics, Karen Whitney of Student Life and Diversity, Coach Steve Franklin, Coach Chris Johnson, Coach Maggie Calcaterra, and Joan Isaacs of United Way.

On Friday, September 22, more than 454 students, staff and faculty registered as volunteers for the United Way Day of Caring. These volunteers helped out on 16 projects around the city including Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, the Julian Center , Rebuilding the Wall, and the White River State Park . The award for largest team went to the School of Education .

A campaign wrap-up event is being planned for Oct. 18. For additional details and to make donations, visit the IUPUI United Way Campaign website, www.iupui.edu/~uwaycamp/. ###