More than 900,000 people are expected to visit the Indiana State Fair during the next two weeks, with many lining up to watch this year’s center stage spectacle: the Big Top Circus. Much like what happens under that big top, most visitors will only see the magic of the fair and not the hard… Read more »
SPEA Careers
Pipeline into Policing
“I’ve wanted to work for IMPD my entire life,” Michael Graban says with a smile. “I’ve always felt the need to help the public. That’s just who I am and how I was raised.” The SPEA criminal justice major was indeed raised on the force. Graban’s father and step-father currently serve on the department. His… Read more »
SPEA staffer earns Elite 50 honor as doctoral student
Inside SPEA’s offices, the staff work hard to advise students on the best ways to accomplish their academic goals. At least one member of the team is taking his own advice when it comes to furthering his education. Now, he’s earning a top honor for that commitment: IUPUI’s Elite 50 award. Eugene Pride III is… Read more »
IUPUI Nonprofit Expo: Bringing students and employers together
Now in its sixth year, the IUPUI Nonprofit Expo brings together nonprofit, government and community partners that offer internship, volunteer and job opportunities for IUPUI students and alumni. This year’s event will take place March 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the IUPUI Campus Center. “The Nonprofit Expo at IUPUI is a great way… Read more »
SPEA alumnus Lee Christenson prepares Indiana for emergencies
If Ebola, or any number of natural and manmade disasters, comes to Indiana, the state is prepared, thanks to SPEA alumnus Lee Christenson. Christenson, director of the Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response Division at the Indiana State Department of Health, collaborated with partners throughout the state and country to prepare Indiana for Ebola when… Read more »