The Campus : Building and Location Namesakes

Boaz House

Campus Apartments on the River Walk

Patricia A. Boaz (1922 - 1993) was an Associate Professor of Chemistry who began her career at IUPUI in 1967. Her contributions to the Chemistry Department and the School of Science were both numerous and pioneering. Through funding from the National Science Foundation, she created and developed the School of Science Learning Center which established the use of visual media, computers and other technologies in science teaching. She had a special interest in helping older non-traditional students succeed. Her office door was always open to students who wanted advice or counseling. Her passion for teaching enriched the lives of many students.