Celebrating Excellence

Marc Adams: UIndy’s "I" Person of the Year

In February, Marc Adams was recognized as UIndy’s “I” Person of the Year—an honor celebrating individuals who have made a lasting impact beyond their time at the University of Indianapolis.

"And the reason that I think Herman scouted me out was because he knew that I was a sound runner, and he also knew that I was no threat to him."

~ From Marc’s speech at the UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

"Those are very important things, but I don't think that those are the most important things in life. I think the most important decision that a young person makes is the person that they marry."

~ From Marc’s speech at the UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Use the links below to relive moments from the event:

🎥 Watch the Event Video
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📜 Read the Speech Transcript

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Johnson County Museum of History: Crafting a Dream, Three Decades of the Marc Adams School of Woodworking

Johnson County Museum of History
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Franklin, IN 46131

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The exhibit is open through mid-April and is approximately 13 minutes from the school.

Who Gets What? Woodworking in Indiana, with Marc Adams

Marc shares insights into the school’s history, its role in preserving traditional craftsmanship, and the diverse learning opportunities it offers.

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 Who Gets What? Podcast posted on December 18, 2024. 

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Marc’s Speech from the UIndy Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

“I” Person of the Year

“I’m a very blessed man. The good Lord has put a lot of doors in front of me in my life, and sometimes I didn’t go through those doors like I should have, but He always directed me back. One of those doors was here, and I’m so thankful for that. I’m thankful for the athletic department. I’m thankful for the Hall of Fame. I’m thankful for Matt and this incredible honor.

I will say this, though. As a young person, as you’re looking for what you’re going to do in your life—18, 19 years old—you’re trying to decide if you should go into some kind of vocation, where you’re going to live, what university you’re going to go to. Those are very important things, but I don’t think that those are the most important things in life. I think the most important decision that a young person makes is the person that they marry.

For me, I married my wife, Susie. This was the second time at this university where I met her in my life. We met in 1978. I graduated in ’81, and she graduated from here in ’82. Now, I mention that it was the second time that I had met her because she went to my mother’s nursery school when she was three years old. So, we have been together for a long time, and I couldn’t be where I am today without my lovely wife.

The other thing is that the other part of the path that led me here was faith. I wanted to come here because it was a Methodist college. My youth pastor was a student here at that time. I came here with FCA at one point, so I knew about this university. But it was Herman Bueno, who was mentioned earlier, who scouted me out while I was in high school, and he recruited me very highly. I thought the world of Herman. And the reason that I think Herman scouted me out was because he knew that I was a sound runner, and he also knew that I was no threat to him.

But I am so incredibly thankful for this award. I’m thankful for my opportunity to be here, and I’m so thankful for my faith in Jesus Christ.

Thank you very much.”