Cheri Bauder

I had heard that IUPUI had a “Fee Courtesy” program, which basically provided a course discount to IUPUI staff. I applied for a secretarial job at the Law School, and I GOT THE JOB! $6.00 an hour ... a substantial pay cut for me at the time, but I took the gamble.

I am glad I did! I found my work home as a faculty assistant. I had ZERO experience in the field of law. I had to learn the standards for typing cites, articles, and documents. I must mention we had IBM Selectric typewriters with correction fluid and typed on onion-skin paper with carbon copies!

The group of professors I supported took me under their wing and taught me to be diligent and professional. Jerry Bepko (one of my favorite people!) had just transitioned from dean of the Law School to IUPUI chancellor but was still a presence in our school. I noticed how he took time to greet me and actually await my response to his “How are you today?” query. (Jerry still teaches here!)

Daily I learn from my experience here at this campus and from the people I meet. I am thankful for the people who have supported and believed in me at this school.

Cheri Bauder, McKinney School of Law Staff, Class of 1993

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Cheri Bauder

McKinney School of Law Staff, Class of 1993

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