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The Indianapolis community returns to the canal for the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta

By Indiana University

September 27^th, 2022

Jaguars returned to the Indianapolis canal on Saturday, Sept. 24 to participate in IUPUI's annual Regatta race and festival. The week-long celebration culminated in students, faculty, staff, and alumni competing for awards in the half-mile canoe race that energized the city as visitors cheered on rowers. The celebration continued at Military Park where community members enjoyed games, musical performances, and activities including the Dog Costume Contest and an art and culture fair.

Sink or swim

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students participate in Battleships at the Natatorium on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Flick ‘N Float

IUPUI students watch a movie from the diving well during Flick 'N Float at the Natatorium on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students watch a movie from the diving well during Flick 'N Float at the Natatorium on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students watch a movie from the diving well during Flick 'N Float at the Natatorium on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students watch a movie from the diving well during Flick 'N Float at the Natatorium on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI students watch a movie from the diving well during Flick 'N Float at the Natatorium on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

You Gotta Regatta!

Students compete during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Medals are pictured during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI Interim Chancellor Andy Klein sounds the fog horn during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Fans cheer during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Students compete during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Competitors float in the water after rolling their canoe during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Competitors paddle the canal during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Competitors paddle in close proximity on the canal during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Land and sea

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Faces of the IUPUI Regatta

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI Regatta Director of Public Relations Raegan Romer, left, Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten, IU Trustee Jeremy A. Morris and IUPUI Regatta Coordinator of Social Media Erin Holler pose for a group photo during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatt

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Paddle on

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

IUPUI Regatta champions

Science! Alumni won first place in the Campus Competition category during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Floss Force One came in first place in the co-ed category during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

The Zeta Team 1 came in first place in the women's division during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) came in first place in the men's division during the 14th annual IUPUI Regatta in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Footnotes

Photos by Liz Kaye. Video by Myron Russell.

FootNotes

Photos by Liz Kaye. Video by Myron Russell.

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