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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.”

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