The Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center is home to the University's Art and Design and Music departments and is a signature architectural landmark of the campus. Among its many features are the elegant Ruth Lilly Performance Hall and adjoining Art Gallery, fully equipped practice and lecture rooms, and two computer labs containing state-of-the-art technology tailored to the needs of art and music students. The DeHaan Center is the site of many entertaining and informative programs designed for students and serves as a significant focal point for the larger Indianapolis cultural community by attracting frequent visits from well-known musicians, artists, lecturers, and writers.
Esch Hall, an administrative and classroom building that was greatly expanded and renovated in 2005, houses the offices of the vice president for Business and Finance and the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as the administrative offices of Accounting, Admissions, Business, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Noncredit Programs, Printing and Mailing, and the Registrar. It also houses the faculty and administrative offices for the academic schools and departments of Adult Learning, Business, Communication, Education, English, Philosophy and Religion, and Theatre. Esch Hall is home to the studios of WICR (the radio station owned and operated by the University), and several classrooms and teaching labs. The 800-seat Ransburg Auditorium, on the east side of the building, is used for campus and community activities. The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning, or CELL, can also be found in Esch Hall. CELL's mission is to have a positive impact on student learning at all levels. CELL collaborates with associations, schools, and programs across the nation.
Good Hall, an administrative and classroom building, houses the offices of the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the faculty and administrative offices of the departments of Anthropology, Graduate Business and the School of Business (including the offices of the the school's dean and assistant dean), History and Political Science, Social Sciences, Community Programs Center, and the School of Psychological Sciences. It also houses the Honors College. The Archeology and Forensics Laboratory, the Indiana Prehistory Laboratory, and an art gallery/conference room are located in Good Hall.
The Krannert Memorial Library building houses the library, Media Services, and the Writing Lab. The Frederick D. Hill Archives can be found on the second floor. The administrative wing of the building, named the Sease Wing in honor of Gene E. Sease, the fifth president of the University, houses the offices of the president and senior vice president/provost, the Smith Board Room, Modern Languages, the University switchboard, Administrative Computing Services, Client Services, and the Help Desk, as well as the Center for Instructional Technologies, are all located in Krannert Memorial Library.
The Krannert Memorial Library has an excellent collection of books, periodicals and audiovisual media. Access to these materials and to electronic databases is available at http://kml.uindy.edu.
Lilly Science Hall, a classroom and office building, houses the administrative and faculty offices for the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Physics and Earth-Space Sciences. Numerous computer, mathematics, and science laboratories are located throughout the building. The H. Merrill Underwood geological museum also is housed in Lilly Science Hall.
Martin Hall, a classroom building dedicated to the health sciences, houses the administrative and faculty offices for the Krannert School of Physical Therapy, the School of Nursing, and the School of Occupational Therapy. The building includes state-of-the-art classrooms and health science laboratories equipped with the latest computer technology. Martin Hall was designed to complement Lilly Science Hall, to which it is connected by way of a second-floor passageway.
The Ruth Lilly Center for Health and Fitness and Nicoson Hall, a recreational, intercollegiate competition, office, and classroom complex, houses a 4,000-seat gymnasium, a smaller activities gymnasium, racquetball courts, weight training and exercise equipment rooms, dance studio, competition-sized swimming pool, and other physical activity facilities. Offices of the director of Athletics, administrative and faculty offices of the departments of Health and Physical Education and Athletic Training, and athletic coaches are located in this complex.
The multipurpose Schwitzer Student Center houses the office of the associate vice president for Community Relations, the headquarters of Indianapolis Student Government, and a number of other offices offering direct services to the students of the University: the Academic Success Center, the Bridge Program, the BUILD Program, Career Services and Employer Relations, Cocurricular Programs, Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs and the Crossings Project, Student Health Services, International Programs, Residence Life, and the University Police Department. The building is also the home of the Lantz Center for Christian Vocations and Formation, named in honor of G. Benjamin Lantz, the sixth president of the University. The University chaplains are housed in Schwitzer Student Center, as are the University's main dining hall, the Ober side dining rooms, the President's and Trustees dining rooms, and a chapel. The bookstore and mailroom, a large recreational lounge, the Perk coffee shop, and the Streets Corner grill and snack center can be found on the main floor of Schwitzer. Conference rooms are located in the lower level, which houses the Master Au Ho-nien Museum, replete with scores of works by the renowned Chinese painter.
Each of these facilities has been designed to serve traditional and nontraditional student classroom, laboratory, studio, and study area needs. Facilities are equipped with curricular and audiovisual material, microcomputers, and campus communication access. All facilities are accessible to those who are physically challenged.
The Richard E. Stierwalt Alumni House, which opened its doors in 2001, houses the vice president for Institutional Advancement and the offices of Advancement Services, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving, Capital Gift Programs, Planned Giving, Publications, and University Communications. The Stierwalt Alumni House also includes spacious and attractive meeting space for meetings of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and small alumni functions, plus a parlor — which features a fireplace made of bricks salvaged from Buxton Hall, the residence hall that preceded the alumni house on the site — as an informal gathering place for alumni events.
The Fountain Square Center, located at 901 South Shelby Street, is the result of a collaboration between the University of Indianapolis, the Southeast Health Center of HealthNet Inc., and Southeast Community Services. The Community Programs Center, in conjunction with the Center for Aging and Community, coordinates the dynamic, long-term partnership between Southeast Community Services, Southeast Health Center, and the University to enhance the social and health services provided by the agencies to the residents of the Southeast Neighborhoods of Indianapolis. Together, the partners provide comprehensive services to residents while providing valuable service learning and professional practice opportunities to University of Indianapolis students, staff, and faculty. Participating academic disciplines include Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, and Applied Sociology.
The Center for Aging & Community is located in the Fountain Square Center. The mission of this center of excellence is to implement a unique combination of interdisciplinary coursework, research, consulting, and service to improve the quality of life for older adults.
The Wheeler Arts Community, located three miles north of campus in historic Fountain Square, houses a University of Indianapolis community theatre, student painting studio, classroom, and satellite Community Programs office.
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