Above: UIndy alumnus Orvall McCleary chats with student government president Josh Elijah after the Oct. 24 dedication ceremony for a greyhound sculpture commissioned by McCleary for the university. Dubbed “Ace” in a student naming contest, the 6-foot, 300-pound cast metal depiction of UIndy’s mascot rests in the new rotunda entrance to the expanded Schwitzer Student Center. Florida-based sculptor D.J. Wilkins said he crafted the work to reflect “dignity, power, pride and beauty.” Below: Student-athlete Kara Gill speaks to university trustees and other guests during the ceremony on Homecoming day.