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4th Annual IUPUI Regatta - 2012
A canoe race on the downtown canal
Dogs were also a huge hit at the Regatta! The event planning committee hosted a dog costume contest and all dogs were welcome throughout the day.
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Jinx and Jaws came out to support the event! They spent the day playing around the canal.
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Fraternities and sororities came out with their letters for the 2012 Regatta.
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Eight teams paddled in the preliminary heats. The committee used buoys to line up each team.
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Teams participating in the Regatta often dress up and enter in a costume competition. This particular team dressed as superheroes!
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The winning team, the Dental School Kavity Killas, cherished their win at the end of the day!
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The IUPUI Regatta is the largest event that takes place on the downtown canal in Indianapolis.
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Sunglasses were a HUGE hit at the 2012 Regatta! Spectators enjoyed the sunshine while watching the competition.
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The Herron School of Art and Design Alumni Association hosted the “en Plein Aire” Art Contest, where participants create art the day of the Regatta to compete for cash prizes.
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Over 4,000 people attended the Regatta. What a crowd!
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The Regatta featured the presentation of the flags by ROTC, which brought everyone to their feet.
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The canal brought together people from all over the city of Indianapolis for the Regatta: IUPUI students, faculty, staff, and even families and community members.
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The IUPUI Regatta had 112 teams participate in the race. Look at them go!
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This year, the race sported a new timing system, which also lined up the teams before starting the race.
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Dr. Nasser Paydar and IU student trustee Cora Griffin got the race started. Off they go!
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Student organizations had the opportunity to participate in the Regatta as well by providing activities for the families.