09.18.2024

Today’s Forecast

🏫 Get schooled on the IUPUI split

Breaking down the campus developments for IU and Purdue in Indianapolis

The former IUPUI urban campus spans 536 acres downtown. | Photo by IUPUI

Last month, students went back to the classroom for the first time since IUPUI officially split in July. If you drive through the former IUPUI campus, not much has changed other than signage that now says IU Indianapolis.

IU and Purdue are working to create separate identities in downtown Indianapolis. It might be a little confusing and hard to keep up with — so welcome to “The Split of IU and Purdue 101.”

IU Indianapolis

The campus formerly known as IUPUI has remained in its place + is now fully owned and operated by IU. Although IU Indianapolis inherited many of the old IUPUI facilities, it aims to revamp and grow in its new identity.

Bleachers with signage for IU Indy Athletics — The IU Indianapolis Athletics Center will complement the existing IU Natatorium, Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium, and IU Indianapolis Softball Complex.
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Photo by IU Board of Trustee via @iuindianapolis

Back in June, the IU Board of Trustees approved plans for a $110 million multi-sport arena in downtown Indianapolis. The 134,500-sqft facility will be built on part of a 7-acre green space at the northwest corner of Blackford and Wabash streets.

In addition to that project, IU Indianapolis plans to add a $65 million science building to its campus to make room for lab and research space. The 80,000-sqft space will be built on West New York Street near the other science buildings on campus.

Purdue in Indianapolis

Because IU Indianapolis now owns the downtown campus, Purdue in Indianapolis is left with the challenge of creating a new campus and building up its reputation in the city.

The first new Purdue building will be a $187 million Academic Success Building that will include a student center with dorms, classrooms, and a dining area on 28 acres near the intersection of West and Michigan streets. Construction is scheduled to begin in February 2025 and is expected to be completed in May 2027.

This was a lot, but don’t worry, there’s no final exam.

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Events

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Speed Dating for 21-35 | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7-9 p.m. | The Hangar | $25 | Find love with in-person speed dating and matchmaking events curated by locals.

Thursday, Sept. 19

Local Bites Cooking Class | Thursday, Sept. 19 | A Cut Above Catering, Carmel | $125+ | Cook + eat an authentic Midwest meal during an interactive class where you’ll learn about Chef Amy’s favorite local products.

Friday, Sept. 20

Circle City Irish Fest | Friday, Sept. 20-Saturday, Sept. 21 | 3-11 p.m. | Holy Rosary Church | $15+ | Celebrate Irish heritage through music, dance, culture, and sport.
Community Movie Night | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7 p.m. | Indiana State Museum | $5 | Watch “The Lego Movie” under the stars.
Yoga in the Park | Friday, Sept. 20 | Opti-Park Indianapolis | $15 | Join this hour-long yoga session for all skill levels in support of local animal rescues.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Member Mornings: Early Access | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Newfields | Membership | Soak in the morning sunlight while strolling through The Garden or discover something new in the galleries before Newfields opens to the public.

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News Notes

Traffic

INDOT is rolling out its construction plan for the I-465 interchange for US 31 in Carmel. The project includes a modification to the interchange to increase capacity, efficiency, and safety. There will be a public meeting at the Drury Plaza Hotel (9625 N. Meridian St.) on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. (WISH)

Opening

Solely Wine is getting ready to open at 16th Street and The Monon. The wine bar will feature a curated selection of wines from small producers. City Editor Nicole got a sneak peek of the space and shared it on our Instagram.

Coming Soon

The Toy Pit announced it’s moving to 3827 N. College Ave. — it’s hard to miss the building with its huge character mural. The new 13,000-sqft space will open on Saturday, Oct. 19 with action figures, collectibles, Funko Pops, and records.

Transit

IndyGo launched its second annual Customer Perception Survey and wants the community’s feedback. You can take the survey online or share feedback in person at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center until Saturday. Participants will get a reloadable MyKey card with $4 of transit credit. (WISH)

Sports

The Indiana Fever are the No. 6 seed in the 2024 WNBA Playoffs as the team clinched a spot for the first time since 2016. They will play the No. 3 seed in the first round, which could be Minnesota, Connecticut, or Las Vegas. Games start on Sunday, Sept. 22. Get tickets. (IndyStar)

Jobs

Alamo Drafthouse is getting ready to open its first Indiana location on the northwest side this fall — and it needs to hire ~100 team members. It’s hosting job fairs at the International District Community Center (3540 Commercial Dr.) on Wednesday, Sept. 18 and Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. See job openings.

Plan Ahead

There are more than 73,000 parking spots downtown, but parking is expected to be harder to come by when Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” is in town for three nights in early November. Here’s how to reserve parking in advance. (IndyStar)

Sports

Who had the best individual season in Pacers franchise history? Where do Reggie Miller, Jermaine O’Neal, and Tyrese Haliburton land? Locked On host Tony East dives deep to break it all down and rank the top five (okay, nine).

Festival

Calling all foodies + culture aficionados: The Cuisine Connect Culture Festival is happening on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Junction Plaza in Westfield. Try new foods, learn multicultural games, and see live performances at this free event.*

Biz

Goodbye, long hours. What if we told you that you could be the owner of a new business venture in the Circle City and be home by 4 p.m.? Be the first to bring Scramblers to Indy and join a community of 30+ locations by opening your own franchise.*

Coming Soon

Did this catch your eye? That’s because locals (like you) are excited about new happenings in our city. Spread the word about your business, services, big news, or upcoming event with our 50,000+ readers.

Listen

Picture natural sound all around you — from bustling cafes to quiet parks. With advanced directional microphones, these tiny hearing devices focus on what you want to hear, and soften what you don’t. Hear what all the fuss is about.*

Drink

☕ Pumpkin spice and everything nice

Where to get fall drinks in Indy

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There’s more where this came from — Coffee Haus has a full fall menu coming in October. | Photo by @the.coffeehaus

We’re just a few days away from the official start of fall, but we know for some of you — fall starts when the fall drinks are out. Here are a few more local drink menus to fall in love with.

Black House Cafe
There’s no better spot for spooky season. Try this horror-themed coffee shop’s pumpkin-flavored specials in a Latte, Chai, Horchata, or Cold Brew.

MOTW Coffee & Pastries
Whether you’re craving something sweet, spiced, or refreshing — MOTW has got just the thing to warm up your autumn days. Try the Fall Latte, Biscoff Pumpkin Pie, Monster Matcha, or Marshmallow Chai.

Mansion Society
This coffee shop located at the historically haunted Central State Mansion dropped its fall drink menu on Friday the 13th. It includes Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice, Bx3 Latte, and The Crimson Latte.

The Spark
This Speedway coffee shop dropped a hefty fall menu and we’re here for it. It includes an Apple Chai, Horchata Latte, Pumpkin Spice, and Maple Ginger Cold Foam.

8 more fall drinks to try

The Buy

Decorate your space with this year’s trendiest fall decor. Here are five items we just added to our cart:

🍂 These velvet pumpkins to add festive flair around the house.
🍂 A hand-crafted wreath boasting beautiful autumn hues.
🍂 This welcome mat complete with seasonal adornments.
🍂 A hand-blown glass cup embellished with candy corns.
🍂 This embroidered table runner to elevate your dining space.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole

From the editor

I finally made it to another Fever game last week + would love to make it to my first-ever WNBA Playoff game. Here’s to hoping I can get tickets. I went to the most Pacers games I’ve ever attended last season while the Blue and Gold were in the Playoffs. Can I pull it off for the Fever? We’ll see.

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