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10 IU is filled with iconic landmarks. Here are some:
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Then-IU sophomores Joseph Dweck and Jana Smilowitz share a kiss in the Rose Well House on Valentine’s Day 2017. The structure was completed in 1908. For decades, it’s been a Valentine’s Day stop for students.
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Peau Rouge Indiana was created by famed sculptor Alexander Calder for the Jacobs School of Music’s Musical Arts Center in the 1970s and is located in front of the center on Jordan Avenue.
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Showalter Fountain was created by IU’s Robert Laurent. The fountain, depicting the birth of Venus, was dedicated in 1961.
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The four iconic red clocks around campus chime songs including, “Lady of Spain,”“Maria” from “West Side Story” and “Hail to Old IU.”
Names to know Learn more about some of IU’s key figures Learning the people of IU can be pretty hard when there are hundreds of offices and organizations to keep track of. By the end of your four years, many will change and it’ll be difficult to keep track of them on your own. Here’s just a brief introduction to a few of the names you’ll run into more than once during your time here. Written by Suzanne Grossman.
Michael McRobbie, president McRobbie’s job as president is to oversee all of IU’s eight campuses. This requires him to manage a budget of more than $3 billion. McRobbie is a native of Australia and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Queensland and his doctoral degree from the Australian National University. He is IU’s 18th president, appointed July 1, 2007. To contact the Office of the President, call 812-855-4613 or email iupres@indiana.edu or visit Indiana.edu/~pres/.
Dave O’Guinn, vice provost for student affairs and dean of students O’Guinn was selected as the new vice provost for student affairs and dean of students May 15, 2018, following Lori Reesor’s appointment as vice chancellor for student affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was the chief litigation counsel at IU’s Office of the Vice President and General Counsel. The dean of students office is located in the Indiana Memorial Union M088. His email address is vpsa@indiana.edu and his phone number is 812-855-8187.
Denise Hayes, director of Counseling and Psychological Services Hayes graduated from IU in 1991. She is licensed as a Health Service Provider in Psychology and has a Ph.D in counseling psychology. As director, Hayes has a wide range of responsibilities that range from clinical work to consulting activities. She has published and presented on topics such as clinical approaches for students of color and the perceived support of single student mothers. CAPS is located on the fourth floor of the IU Health Center and can be reached at 812-8555711.
Lauren Robel, provost and executive vice president As provost, Robel serves as the University’s Chief Academic Officer. Robel oversees and advances the interests of undergraduate, graduate and professional education. Before she was officially appointed July 1, 2012, Robel served as the dean of the Maurer School of Law from 2003-2011. Robel graduated from Maurer summa cum laude. She received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University. The provost office is located in Bryan Hall Room 100. Her email address is provost@ indiana.edu.
Bruce Smail, interim director of the LGBTQ+ Culture Center Smail was appointed to the interim director position this year. Before coming to IU, Smail served in organizations focused on equity, diversity and inclusion including as deputy director of the Black AIDS Institute in Los Angeles. The IU center supports and advocates for LGBTQ+ students and issues at IU. The center is located at 705 E. Seventh St. Smail can be contacted at 812-855-4252 or by emailing bsmail@iu.edu.
