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Law school alumnus Patrick Shoulders, ’78 was one of three recipients of this year’s Maynard K. Hine medal, recognizing individuals for their significant contributions to the IUPUI campus. Byron Buhner, Simon McCullough and Patrick Shoulders each received the award February 24, 2005, during a volunteer recognition dinner and reception at the Indiana State Museum . The medal is named in honor of Hine, who was the first chancellor of IUPUI and a former dean of the IU School of Dentistry.

Shoulders, chair of the Indiana University Board of Trustees Finance and Audit Committee, has been a champion for the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and has been involved with the review and development of a new strategic plan for the center which will focus on the expansion of new products and services. In addition, Shoulders has continued to support the School of Law – Indianapolis in several ways, including serving as a strong advocate for initiatives designed to align the law school closely with state economic imperatives. He served on the IU School of Law - Indianapolis Alumni Board of Directors from 1991-1997.

Shoulders is a partner at the Evansville law firm of Ziemer Stayman Weitzel & Shoulders.