Alumni - Frederick D. Hill Archives - University of Indianapolis
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<strong>Alumni</strong><br />
News<br />
12<br />
PORTiCO WinTeR 2007<br />
It’s all about the ‘U’<br />
Gretchen Craft Fox ’93<br />
Education<br />
“Undergraduate degree<br />
from Indiana <strong>University</strong>;<br />
master <strong>of</strong> science<br />
degree from UIndy in<br />
Occupational Therapy.”<br />
Occupation<br />
“I’m chief business development<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficer, Rehabilitation Hospital <strong>of</strong> Indiana.”<br />
Family<br />
“My son, Nick, 9, and daughter, Sydney, 6.”<br />
Residence<br />
“Carmel, Indiana.”<br />
Why did you choose UIndy?<br />
“I chose it for the excellent reputation <strong>of</strong> its<br />
outstanding occupational therapy program.”<br />
What do folks not know about you?<br />
“I got the chance to meet and coordinate a visit for<br />
Christopher Reeve for a fundraiser that benefited<br />
RHI and the Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation.”<br />
What’s on campus now that I<br />
wish I had when I was a student<br />
“The beautiful canal area [Smith Mall] versus the<br />
parking lot view we used to have!”<br />
Fondest campus memories?<br />
“The bell tower and watching UIndy baseball and<br />
going with the team to Florida for spring training.”<br />
Favorite campus hangout?<br />
“The Student Commons area.”<br />
Favorite class?<br />
“Physiology.”<br />
Last book read?<br />
“A Nicholas Sparks book—all <strong>of</strong> them!”<br />
How have you been involved as a<br />
<strong>University</strong> volunteer?<br />
“On the UIndy <strong>Alumni</strong> Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and as<br />
chair <strong>of</strong> the Career Connections Subcommittee.”<br />
What motivates you to give<br />
time to your alma mater?<br />
“I think it is important to give back to UIndy. I<br />
have benefited so much from my education and the<br />
connections the <strong>University</strong> has provided for me.”<br />
How has UIndy helped you<br />
achieve your goals?<br />
“The quality education I received was such a<br />
vital base to start my career. After graduation, I<br />
still felt cared for and could easily call for support<br />
from my alma mater as I progressed in my career.<br />
The connection I now have as a UIndy <strong>Alumni</strong><br />
Board member gives me another dimension <strong>of</strong><br />
commitment and access to valuable resources,<br />
which is helpful as I move to another level <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional development.”<br />
Have you done other volunteering?<br />
“I’m a YWCA board member and cochair <strong>of</strong> the<br />
YWCA Mentoring Program; I assist with the Sam<br />
Schmidt Paralysis Foundation’s annual fundraiser;<br />
and I’m past-president and current board member<br />
for RHI Sports Program.”