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February 3, 2012

Get tech support over Super Bowl weekend

Most of the IUPUI campus will shut down over Super Bowl weekend (Feb. 3-5), but tech support and services in the ICTC will be available through Saturday.

IT 131 Student Technology Center (STC)
Friday, February 3: 9am-5pm
Saturday, February 4: 9am-5pm
Sunday, February 5: Closed

ICTC Support Center walk-in location
Friday, February 3: 8am-5pm
Saturday, February 4: Closed
Sunday, February 5: Closed

January 30, 2012

University Place Conference Center & Hotel Restaurant Hours of Operation

Due to Super Bowl activities, the Restaurants of University Place –– Our Den Sports Bar & Chancellor's Restaurant –– will be closed Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5. Regular hours of operation will return on Monday, February 6. For regular hours of operation and more information on the Restaurants of University Place, please visit http://www.universityplace.iupui.edu/dining.

January 26, 2012

Personal Safety Tips While Attending the Super Bowl

Avoid taking unnecessary valuables with you - only take what you really need. Take a note with you of your credit card numbers and the numbers to call if they are lost or stolen.

If you are parking a car during the Super Bowl, empty it of any valuables you don't actually need and leave the glove compartment open and conspicuously empty and always remember to lock the car. IUPUI will be providing event parking in several lots on the eastside of campus during Super Bowl Week. Go to www.iupui.edu/superbowl/parking for more information on daily parking rates as well as the shuttle bus schedule.

Always carry your wallet in a front pocket or secret pocket. Make sure it's not sticking out of your pocket(s) either. Pickpockets can easily blend in and snatch wallets without anyone noticing. Especially in very large crowds.

While around the event site, look after your things. Keep your phone, bag, wallet, camera, etc. out of sight as much as possible - don't draw attention to your stuff - and don't put it down anywhere, even if it's close to you. Most thieves are opportunists, so don't make it easy for them.

Look after yourself: know your limits, and those of your friends. You'll have a much better time if you avoid over-doing it and remember that you are much more likely to be a victim of crime if you are drunk. Look after your drink, whatever it is. Don't give anyone the chance to put anything in it - drink spiking causes misery. Drug and alcohol cocktails can be lethal and watch out for so-called 'legal highs' - you can't be sure what you are buying and they have been found to contain illegal drugs.

Look after yourself and each other. Stay with your family / friends and pre-arrange a meeting place in case you become separated. If you take your phone with you, make sure it's charged but most importantly look after it and keep it out of sight unless you need it.

Don't go anywhere alone. At the very least bring a buddy, but a group of about 4 or 5 people is probably the safest bet. Exercise common sense and good judgment while walking around the city.A

January 19, 2012

Adjusted University Library hours

Due to concerns about campus access the weekend of Super Bowl XLVI, University Library will operate on a special schedule. The library will close early at noon on Friday, February 3 and will reopen at noon on Monday, February 6th. The library will be closed Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th due to large amounts of traffic expected on campus. Operating hours are subject to change February 2-7, 2012, based on traffic conditions and campus access. The library's electronic resources, including thousands of journals, ebooks and databases, are always available via our website.

January 19, 2012

No Campus Tours During the Week of the Super Bowl

January 30 through February 7: Please be aware that due to the proximity of Super Bowl XLVI being held to campus, and expected congestion in and around campus the Office of Campus Visits will not be holding any tours between January 30 and February 7. The Admissions Center will be open during this time for any visitors with questions about campus.

December 21, 2011

Dear IUPUI Colleagues:

We are getting close to Super Bowl time! As you know, a number of arrangements have been made so as to reduce the disruption of campus activities. Many of you have responded to the message below and have made suitable adjustments to your teaching activities for Friday February 3rd and Monday February 6th. The original message is being re-sent, in case some of you missed it during the holidays. There is still time to make alternative arrangements. Please review how this will impact campus on our website www.iupui.edu/superbowl. Original Message

To help prepare your curricula and schedules for next semester's classes, please consider attending one of the upcoming workshops hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning: Super Bowl Teaching Support Strategies http://ctl.iupui.edu/Events/eventsCalendar.asp

January 12, 2012 12:00pm-1:30pm
January 17, 2012 12:00pm-1:30pm
January 18, 2012 2:00pm-3:30pm
January 30, 2012 10:00am-11:30am

Please monitor the IUPUI homepage for weather updates www.iupui.edu, and check for travel updates on the official "Know Before You Go" Super Bowl website: http://www.indianapolissuperbowl.com/general-information

Best wishes.

Uday Sukhatme
Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties

IUPUI Participates in Indianapolis Super Bowl Event Parking

December 20, 2011

In support of the City of Indianapolis in the hosting of the 2012 Super Bowl, IUPUI will provide parking and transportation services for Super Bowl activities.

IUPUI Parking Services will make approximately 4,000 campus parking spaces available for Super Bowl parking in Park and Ride lots on the east side of the campus. The spaces will be available for paid parking for Super Bowl activities on Jan. 28, 29 and Feb. 3, 4 and 5, 2012. The cost, $25 per space, will include shuttle service on Jan. 28, 29 and Feb. 3 and 4.

The remaining 12,000 parking spots on campus will be available as usual to IUPUI permit holders and campus visitors. Regular campus shuttle routes will operate as normal.

Super Bowl parking on campus will be available in the following areas east of Blackford Street and along Michigan Street and New York Street:

Along Michigan and Blackford: parking lots 73, and 92; and parking garages Gateway (XL) and Blackford (XF)
Between Blackford Street and California Street from West Michigan Street south to West New York Street: parking lots 83 and 85, both lots are directly west of the Informatics & Communications Technology Complex and Inlow Hall.

Super Bowl Shuttle service will run approximately every 30 minutes between the IUPUI Park and Ride lots and the drop-off/ load zone on West Maryland near the Indiana Convention Center, the NFL Experience and the Super Bowl Village. IUPUI will not provide shuttle services on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

Shuttle services will be provided on the following dates and times from the IUPUI campus:

Saturday, Jan. 28 - 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 29 - 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 3 - 2 to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 4 - 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Volunteers needed for Indy's Super Cure Jan. 28 & 29

December 16, 2011

Volunteers are needed during Indy's Super Cure to help ensure everything runs smoothly for the 700 women who are expected to donate breast tissue.

Indy's Super Cure, a partnership between the Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Tissue Bank at the IU Simon Cancer Center ("Komen Tissue Bank") and the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee, is Jan. 28 and 29, the weekend before the Super Bowl, at the IU Simon Cancer Center, 1030 W. Michigan St.

The volunteer shifts are 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. both days. You can sign up and view a listing of volunteer job descriptions at The Komen Tissue Bank. Go to the "volunteers" tab.

Training will be required for all volunteers who have not previously volunteered for the Komen Tissue Bank. The volunteer orientation sessions will be offered throughout January at various times and locations. Volunteers will receive an Indy's Super Cure volunteer T-shirt, and during their shift, they will receive a meal, refreshments, and free parking.

Questions? Contact Liz Way at komentb@iupui.edu or 274-2366.

The Komen Tissue Bank is the world's first and only healthy breast tissue bank. By collecting samples from women without breast cancer, researchers may be able to determine the differences between healthy and cancerous tissues, which could lead to a better understanding of the disease.

December 15, 2011

The University Place Conference Center & Hotel is extremely excited to host the AFC champion team during the week of January 30, 2012-February 6, 2012! Here is an updated list of services affected during that week:

Monday January 20th - February 6th

North Street garage will remain open
University Place Conference Center and Hotel garage and valet will be closed to private access
The first and second floor of the Conference Center will be closed to the public. However, the Blake street skywalk will be open for access to the Alumni Relations office and the IU President's Office only
Faculty Club will be closed
The hotel first floor will be open to the public, except Sunday February 5th
Dining operations at Our Den and Chancellor's will remain open for normal business hours, except Sunday February 5th when all are closed
Artisans Boutique and Coffee will be closed and replaced with an official NFL Merchandise store open January 31st - February 2nd 10am-10pm, February 3rd and February 4th 8am-Midnight, February 6th 7am-noon
University Blvd skywalk access to the hotel will be closed
All other areas will be restricted to private access
A private access tent will be erected in the courtyard from the breezeway south to Michigan Street
Blake Street, along the side of the UPCC, will be closed to all traffic except the NFL sanctioned busses
The north lane of Michigan Street will be closed from Blake Street to University Blvd.
Temporary cellular services are being erected on University Place Conference Center & Hotel property

Indianapolis Super Bowl Committee Announces Downtown Traffic Plans, Launches Online Traffic Info Site

December 15, 2011

The 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee announced today (Dec. 15, 2011) a comprehensive transportation and parking plan for the safe and efficient movement of traffic and pedestrians during the upcoming Super Bowl events. In addition to the game itself, downtown will host more than 100 public and private events beginning Jan. 27, 2012, including the NFL Experience and the Super Bowl Village on Georgia Street extending from Conseco Fieldhouse to the Indiana Convention Center. The Super Bowl Village will feature live entertainment on two outdoor stages. On Capitol Avenue, a four-line ZipLine - 80 feet tall and 650 feet long - will run tandem to the street.

With the volume of indoor and outdoor activities, thousands of additional visitors and the security measures in place for the game itself, traffic restrictions are required in and around Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center, and the Super Bowl Village, according to Lori Miser, volunteer co-chair of the Host Committee's Transportation and Parking Committee.

"The pedestrian-friendly plan will provide safe and efficient access to downtown for local workers and residents, while ensuring the safe and orderly flow of traffic and pedestrians around the events for all visitors," said Miser. "We're committed to providing all the information needed to go downtown to enjoy Super Bowl XLVI and encourage everyone to visit the Transportation & Parking section of the website so you can 'Know Before You Go.'"

The committee launched today the specially-designed Web portal called "Know Before You Go" under the Transportation and Parking section of the Indianapolis Super Bowl site. It includes detailed instructions about road restrictions, recommended travel routes, downloadable maps, and event parking in support of the NFL Experience and Super Bowl Village, and Park & Ride options. It will include real-time updates accessible directly on the site or by signing up for e-alerts. The Know Before You Go site will assist local residents and out-of-town visitors with the information necessary to best navigate downtown for work and various Super Bowl events.

Two special traffic routes have been recommended to help motorists easily move around downtown to avoid the streets that are closed. One route is labeled "Super" and the other "Bowl." Both routes allow motorists to cross over to parking destinations on local streets that are not restricted. Signage will be posted along the routes to help direct motorists. "Your usual direct route into the heart of downtown may not be the best choice during the Super Bowl period," said Miser. "To expedite traffic flow, these routes were designed to move motorists around the edges of downtown, efficiently and effectively."

For complete information on the Super Bowl transportation and parking plan, including details on the special routes, street restrictions, downtown parking and alternatives to driving downtown, go to the Know Before You Go site.

November 28, 2011

Due to concerns about campus access the weekend of Super Bowl XLVI, University Library will operate on a special schedule. The library will close early at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, and will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 6th. The library will be closed Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 6th due to large amounts of traffic expected on campus. Operating hours are subject to change February 2-7, 2012, based on traffic conditions and campus access. The library's electronic resources, including thousands of journals, ebooks and databases, are always available via our website. http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/node/12209

November 11, 2011

Dear IUPUI Staff Members,

As you know the city of Indianapolis has the wonderful opportunity to host Super Bowl XLVI. The Super Bowl is expected to draw about 150,000 visitors to Indianapolis and engage thousands of volunteers. A working group involving representatives from several campus units was formed to consider the implications of Super Bowl 2012 on campus operations and a website has been established to keep you informed of events and activities that may affect your travel plans to and from campus.

The Super Bowl will be played on the evening of Sunday, February 5th. The campus will be open on the weekend, but classes will be cancelled on Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th with the exception of classes in Medicine and Dentistry. Keep in mind that some administrative and academic offices will be closed on the weekend. In addition, it is expected that there will be difficulties encountered by people trying to reach IUPUI on Friday, February 3rd and on Monday, February 6th until about 2 pm.

Faculty members have been encouraged to consider alternative methods and locations for instruction on both Friday and Monday to ease traffic congestion and reduce stress on our students. Staff members should work with their supervisors to consider the following options to help reduce the level of activity on campus for those two days:

Flex start/stop times to avoid periods of heavy traffic/activity
Work a compressed work week, i.e. , four 10-hour days, three 12-hour days and one 4-hour day
Work from an alternate location (another campus location or home)
Work a different schedule within the same work week, e.g., Sunday-Thursday rather than Monday-Friday

Remember that these options and alternative work arrangements must be approved by the supervisor and not every option will be appropriate for every position on campus. As always, some employees will be required during this time and alternative work arrangements may not be appropriate.

Since supervisors were asked to prepare business continuity plans in the event of an emergency on campus preventing us from conducting business as usual, this is a good time to review the plan and educate your staff. The Super Bowl does present a great opportunity to test those plans by implementing them on Friday and Monday.

Please review the Frequently Asked Questions section on the IUPUI Super Bowl information website and contact Human Resources 274-7614 to learn more about specific workplace policies that can make the week run smoothly for IUPUI.

Thank you for planning ahead and for helping to make our visitors' experience to Indianapolis exceptional this year.

Dawn M. Rhodes
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

November 8, 2011

Colleagues:

As we plan for the spring semester, I encourage you to consider potential downtown traffic problems during the week of the Super Bowl. Over 150,000 guests are expected to visit downtown Indianapolis from Monday, January 30th through Monday, February 6th. The majority of our visitors will arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday, February 3rd and remain through the football game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, leaving town throughout the day on Monday, February 6th.

The campus will be open, but classes will be cancelled on Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th with the exception of classes in Medicine and Dentistry. Keep in mind that some administrative and academic offices will be closed on the weekend. Throughout the week, students should give themselves plenty of time to get to class and to other events on campus and be thoughtful about planning special events and meetings that may be difficult for people to attend. Faculty have been asked to carefully consider the timing of quizzes and exams to anticipate problems getting to and from campus smoothly. Students should keep a close eye on adjustments to their class schedule and announcements from their faculty this spring semester.

To learn more about the impact the Super Bowl may have on our campus, please review the IUPUI Super Bowl information website. We hope you will plan ahead and help make our visitors' experience to Indianapolis exceptional this year.

Sincerely,
Zebulun Davenport
Vice Chancellor, IUPUI Division of Student Life

November 3, 2011

Dear IUPUI colleagues,

You may have seen the announcement in Inside IUPUI on October 25, 2011 [provided below] regarding classes during Super Bowl week—Monday, January 30, 2012 through Monday, February 6, 2012. The Super Bowl is expected to draw about 150,000 visitors to Indianapolis and engage thousands of volunteers. A working group involving representatives from several campus units was formed to consider the implications of Super Bowl 2012 on campus operations.

Since the Super Bowl will be played on the evening of Sunday, February 5, 2012, classes will not meet on campus on Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5 with the exception of Medicine and Dentistry. In addition, it is expected that there will be difficulties encountered by people trying to reach IUPUI on Friday, February 3rd and on Monday, February 6th until about 2 pm. Given these circumstances, faculty are requested to make certain adjustments for their classes, especially for Monday morning. There are far fewer classes held on Friday, and weekend offerings were re-scheduled in preparing the campus calendar. Of course, if there is an essential class or laboratory session on Monday, you should continue to have it as planned. However, the reason for sending this memo so far in advance is to help as you prepare your curricula and schedules for next semester' classes.

You may wish to cancel the face-to-face class on Monday morning, February 6th, and make arrangements to cover the missed material at other times during the semester.
If you decide not to cancel classes, please do not schedule any class exams, quizzes or other activities which are used to determine the course grade. Take home exams and homework assignments are fine.
You have the option of using technology to deliver the Monday class in order to avoid having students come to campus. To assist you, the Center for Teaching and Learning, in partnership with the new UITS Collaboration Technologies team, will develop a series of workshops designed to introduce faculty to the variety of technology options available for conducting classes online. Workshop topics will likely include:
Holding real-time online class sessions with web-conferencing software
Creating and publishing narrated PowerPoint lectures
Online alternatives for submitting course work
Online communication methods for courses
Creating and posting an online video or lecture for your class

These workshops—to be held at the end of November/early December—will be geared toward users who are new to tools and methods for delivering online course content. Focusing on the easiest and most efficient way to publish content online, the workshops will be delivered using the various collaboration technologies supported by IU. Individual consultations can also be arranged with CTL consultants for faculty. More workshops will be offered in early January to help faculty finalize plans for holding classes online should they choose that option.

In addition, interested faculty may also want to visit http://keepteaching.iu.edu for more information on how to best adapt their face-to-face class for online delivery.

If you need help with any of the technology options above, please refer to the Center for Teaching and Learning website at http://ctl.iupui.edu for information on upcoming workshops and/or to schedule a consultation.

Regardless of the Super Bowl, there are other reasons like a pandemic (recall H1N1), or severe weather (recall last winter's ice storm) which might lead to unexpected emergency closures. So, taking this opportunity to learn something about alternative course delivery methods is a good idea.

Please monitor the IUPUI homepage for weather updates and the campus Super Bowl website for information that could affect your travel plans to campus.

Best wishes,
Uday Sukhatme

October 24, 2011

As you prepare for classes this spring semester, please consider potential downtown traffic problems during the week of the Super Bowl.

Over 150,000 guests are expected to visit downtown Indianapolis from Monday, Jan. 30 through Monday, February 6, 2012. The majority of the city's visitors will arrive in Indianapolis on Thursday, Feb. 3, and remain through the football game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday and leaving town throughout the day on Monday, Feb. 6.

While classes will not be held on Saturday, February 4, and Sunday, February 5, the campus will be open as usual and all other classes will be conducted as scheduled for the spring. Faculty should carefully consider the timing of quizzes and exams, students should give themselves plenty of time to get to campus, and staff should work with their supervisors to identify opportunities to relieve traffic congestion during rush hour.

Visit the IUPUI Super Bowl information website to keep you informed of events and activities that may affect your travel plans to and from campus. Please plan ahead and help make our visitors' experience to Indianapolis exceptional this year.