http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom.html Maximizing private support for Indiana University en-us Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/vera-bradley.html The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer is committing $10 million to breast cancer research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/vera-bradley.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/research-chair.html Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie today (Oct. 28) will announce a campaign to create an endowed faculty chair in cancer research in commemoration of the late Myles Brand, the university's 16th president. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/research-chair.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/mtp-passes-billion.html Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today (Oct. 13) that the "Matching the Promise" fundraising campaign for the IU Bloomington campus has surpassed the $1 billion threshold on the way to its $1.1 billion goal. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/mtp-passes-billion.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/partners-in-philanthropy.html Recognizing the key role played by volunteer leaders in service and philanthropy, the Indiana University Foundation is honoring three individuals as outstanding "Partners in Philanthropy" for Indiana University. http://iufoundation.iu.eu/newsroom/archive/2009/partners-in-philanthropy.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/greening-imu.html Dozens of experts will join Indiana University students, faculty and staff this fall for an intensive planning exercise to improve sustainability practices at one of IU Bloomington's best-known buildings: the Indiana Memorial Union. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/greening-imu.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/brand-myles.html The Indiana University family mourns the loss of President Emeritus Myles Brand. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/brand-myles.html Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu:8000/newsroom/archive/tempel-honored.html Indiana University Foundation President Gene Tempel is this year’s recipient of the Robert H. Shaffer Distinguished Alumnus Award given by the IU School of Education. http://iufoundation.iu.edu:8000/newsroom/archive/tempel-honored.html Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/board.html Michael A. McRobbie, president of Indiana University and chair of the IU Foundation board, announced that the Foundation has elected two IU trustees to its board of directors and elected Harry Gonso as vice chair. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/board.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/middlefork-hall.html Indiana University East Chancellor Nasser Paydar announced today the naming of IU East's Middlefork Hall in honor of former Richmond businessman Tom Raper. The building will be renamed Tom Raper Hall in recognition of Raper's commitment of $2.17 million to support the campus. The gift is the largest in IU East's history. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/middlefork-hall.html Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/svp-announcement.html Indiana University Foundation President Gene Tempel announced today that Marsha (Marti) Heil will join the Foundation as Senior Vice President for Development on October 1. Heil was selected after a nationwide search. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/svp-announcement.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/kelley-scholars-announced.html Nine Kelley Scholars have been selected by the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/kelley-scholars-announced.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/iu-excellence-in-fundraising.html For the fourth time since 1999, Indiana University has received national recognition for excellence in fundraising from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/iu-excellence-in-fundraising.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/iu-east-matching-funds.html Tuesday, June 16th, Indiana University East held their Celebration of Campus and Community, a public event which replaced a traditional chancellor installation. Given the state of the economy, Paydar chose to forgo the pomp and circumstance—and expense—of a traditional ceremony. Instead, Paydar has called for the redirection of these funds to create a lasting impact on the campus and community. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/iu-east-matching-funds.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/watanabe.html On behalf of my Foundation colleagues, I want to express our gratitude and appreciation for the life and good work of Gus Watanabe, vice chair of our Foundation Board of Directors. Not only was Gus a dedicated and tireless worker on behalf of Indiana University, but he was also a man of great character. - Eugene R. Tempel Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/watanabe.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/IPFW-and-parkview-health-fund-student-scholarships.html More than $210,000 has been raised over the past seven years by Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) and Parkview Health at Tapestry: A Day for Women. Proceeds raised support the Tapestry Parkview Endowment Fund and provide IPFW scholarships to select women in the field of health sciences. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/IPFW-and-parkview-health-fund-student-scholarships.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/historic-ball-gardens-rehab.html The rehabilitation of historic Ball Gardens on the IUPUI campus has been bolstered by a $100,000 gift from the Ball Brothers Foundation of Muncie. Tue, 19 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/historic-ball-gardens-rehab.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/cox-graduates-honored.html Graduating students from the Cox Scholars programs at Indiana University Bloomington and IUPUI were honored at commencement ceremonies in Indianapolis, May 7, and Bloomington, May 8. Wed, 13 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/cox-graduates-honored.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/inaugural-onward-scholars.html Five IU students have been chosen as the inaugural recipients of the Onward! Curtis R. Simic Scholarship for Leaders at IU Bloomington. Wed, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/inaugural-onward-scholars.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/william-fry.html Indiana University and its Kelley School of Business today are remembering Indianapolis-area businessman and philanthropist William R. Fry with expressions of condolences and appreciation for his support of IU and his desire to help people who were less fortunate. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/william-fry.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/philanthropic-aspects-little-5.html Organizers of the annual Little 500 bicycle races say they are seeing rising interest in events—both on and off the track—due in part to the current economic downturn. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/philanthropic-aspects-little-5.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/johsi-fellowship.html The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music has received a gift of $1 million from The Georgina Joshi Foundation, Inc. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/johsi-fellowship.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/chronicle-interviews-simic-and-dove.html The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently interviewed Curt Simic and Kent Dove regarding their long-running professional partnership and transformational impact on fundraising. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/chronicle-interviews-simic-and-dove.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/jacobs-school-receives-priceless-gift.html The IU Jacobs School of Music today (March 9) announced the receipt of an unprecedented gift from the family of Leonard Bernstein that contains the contents of the Leonard Bernstein Fairfield, CT, composing studio, including a conducting stool from the Vienna Philharmonic that is said to have been used by Johannes Brahms. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/jacobs-school-receives-priceless-gift.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/Edward-L-Hutton.html Indiana University officials noted the passing of Cincinnati-area business leader and philanthropist Edward L. Hutton with expressions of condolences and appreciation for his longstanding support of IU and passion for helping students. Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/Edward-L-Hutton.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/ernst-young-donates-to-kelley.html James S. Turley, chairman and chief executive officer of Ernst & Young LLP, today (March 3) will visit the IU Kelley School of Business and present a $500,000 gift for a new program that will help the school be more inclusive and attract a more diverse student population. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/ernst-young-donates-to-kelley.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/iu-extras/podcast/HoosiercastEpisode46Feb232009GeneTempel.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/iu-extras/podcast/HoosiercastEpisode46Feb232009GeneTempel.mp3 http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/evan-and-susan-bayh-establish-iub-scholarship.html The Evan and Susan Bayh Foundation has made a gift of $50,000 to Indiana University as part of its Matching the Promise fundraising campaign for the Bloomington campus. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/evan-and-susan-bayh-establish-iub-scholarship.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/iu-raises-fundraising-goal.html Indiana University and its fundraising partner, the IU Foundation, today announced that they are raising the goal of the Matching the Promise fundraising campaign for the Bloomington campus by $100 million, or 10 percent, to $1.1 billion. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/iu-raises-fundraising-goal.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/matching-the-promise.html James T. Morris of Indianapolis, president of Pacer Sports and Entertainment, will serve as a co-chair of the IU Bloomington Matching the Promise fundraising campaign, announced IU President Michael A. McRobbie. Morris is known nationally and internationally as the executive director of the UN World Food Program (WFP) Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/matching-the-promise.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9808.html Two donors who made extraordinary gifts to Indiana University in the last year are being recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as some of the most generous philanthropists in the nation. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9808.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9710.html A $500,000 grant to the Indiana University Art Museum from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will help the museum strengthen its academic programs. The grant will be used over the next three and a half years to broaden curricular engagement with museum collections. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9710.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/IUN-Scholarships.html (GARY, Ind.)—Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter announced $675,000 in assets recovered from the Gary Urban Enterprises Association, Inc. (GUEA) will be used to fund scholarships to Indiana University Northwest for residents of the Emerson neighborhood. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/IUN-Scholarships.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9550.html During his first 18 months, McRobbie has spearheaded a number of key initiatives, each of which might qualify him as the HT Man of the Year. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9550.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/dove-assumes-new-role.html Kent E. Dove has resigned his position as Senior Vice President at the Indiana University Foundation and will become Special Advisor to the President on January 1. The change was announced today (December 22) by Foundation President Gene Tempel. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2009/dove-assumes-new-role.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9453.html?emailID=9453 Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today (Dec. 11) that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded the university $2 million over three years to support the IU Center for Urban Policy and the Environment and its work through the IU Public Policy Institute. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9453.html?emailID=9453 http://www.theindychannel.com/news/18206006/detail.html First-graders at Fairview Elementary are taking violin lessons as part of a joint venture with IU Jacobs School of Music. The students get to pluck and play with 65 violins all paid for by a $15,000 grant to IU made by an anonymous donor. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.theindychannel.com/news/18206006/detail.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/web/page/normal/9337.html Four new Jacobs Scholars and three new Jacobs Fellows began their studies this fall at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Selected from a large pool of incoming students, these students are the recipients of the most prestigious and substantial scholarship awards in the School. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/web/page/normal/9337.html http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081130/LOCAL/811300396/1043/LOCAL07 A legacy of philanthropy and dedication by Richard and Harriett Inskeep could not be ignored by Indiana University. The school this month honored the couple with the Herman B Wells Visionary Award, which recognizes contributions of volunteers to the success of philanthropic efforts by Indiana University. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081130/LOCAL/811300396/1043/LOCAL07 http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9332.html 11/21/2008 - The V. William and Nancy B. Hunt Scholarship will be given to Indiana residents who attended IU for their undergraduate work. Further preference will be given to students pursuing a joint JD/MBA degree from both Indiana Law and the Kelley School of Business. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9332.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9329.html Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today that Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded the university $2.75 million to support initiatives that provide internships and job placement, promote economic development and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9329.html http://www.iue.edu/mediarelations/?p=146 Heather Wheatley of Hagerstown and Ryan Doughty of Richmond have been chosen as the 2008 Lingle Scholars. The Honors Program scholarship award will continue throughout their pursuit of a four-year degree at Indiana University East. http://www.iue.edu/mediarelations/?p=146 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081114/News01/811140326/0/SPORTS Longtime community philanthropist Darwin L. Wiekamp died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at his Mishawaka residence. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081114/News01/811140326/0/SPORTS http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9154.html A $15 million gift from an alumnus of IU Kelley School of Business will provide for a new, life-changing undergraduate scholarship program for financially challenged students from underrepresented areas of society. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/9154.html http://www.iufoundation.iu.edu/president/corner.html Every individual and every institution is affected by the uncertainties of the current financial turbulence. At no other time has the true effect of an interdependent and globalized world become as apparent as in the past several weeks. That said, philanthropy has survived many periods of economic volatility over past decades. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.iufoundation.iu.edu/president/corner.html http://www.medicine.indiana.edu/news_releases/viewRelease.php4?art=921 The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation of Indianapolis has awarded the Indiana University School of Medicine $2.4 million dollars over three years to support the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST http://www.medicine.indiana.edu/news_releases/viewRelease.php4?art=921 http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8859.html?emailID=8859 Twenty-one undergraduates at IU Bloomington and IUPUI campuses have been selected as recipients of the prestigious Cox Scholarship for the 2008-09 academic year. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8859.html?emailID=8859 http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8882.html?emailID=8882 The Jesse H. and Beulah Chanley Cox Research Scholars Program was established three years ago with a gift of nearly $47 million from the Coxes. Over their lifetimes, the late Jesse and Beulah Cox contributed a combined sum of $92 million to Indiana University, the largest amount IU has ever received for student support, according to the IU Foundation. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8882.html?emailID=8882 http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/092408aaa.html The largest privately owned telecommunications company in Smithville, I, has made a $250,000 capital contribution to IU, to enhance student-athlete welfare at the University. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://iuhoosiers.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/092408aaa.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8819.html The sum of gifts from donors and non-governmental research grants, called Total Voluntary Support, exceeds the previous record, set in 2005, by $107.6 million. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8819.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8732.html The North Studio Building, to be built north of the current Music Building Addition (also known as the round building) on Third Street, will be designed by Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf (BDMD) Architects of Indianapolis and Flad Architects of Madison, Wis. It will accommodate faculty teaching studios as well as music practice rooms, classrooms, offices and rehearsal rooms. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8732.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2008/Simon-Cancer-Care.html The $150 million building combines the latest in cancer therapies in one location and provides resources designed to make cancer care less stressful for the patient and their loved ones. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2008/Simon-Cancer-Care.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8556.html Indiana University announced today (July 30) that 20 entering freshmen and one current IU student will join the more than 400 others who have been named Wells Scholars since the first class enrolled in 1990. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8556.html http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2008/new-president.html Eugene R. "Gene" Tempel has been chosen to succeed Curtis R. Simic as president of the IU Foundation. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST http://iufoundation.iu.edu/newsroom/archive/2008/new-president.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8367.html The fellowships will enable IU to remain competitive for the most qualified graduate students, who frequently are involved in pioneering research, teaching innovation and creative activity, as well as the faculty who want to work with them. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8367.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8163.html A new $1.3 million scholarship endowment for student leaders at Indiana University Bloomington honors Curt Simic, president of the IU Foundation. Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8163.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8294.html The gift is the largest donation in Hilltop 60-year history and will assist primarily the gardens youth programs. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8294.html http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8072.html?emailID=8072 As of June 30, 2007, the IU endowment totaled $1.6 billion. It received contributions from more than 112,000 donors last year. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/8072.html?emailID=8072 http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/7492.html Steingraber, a 1960 Indiana University graduate is looking to help the Kelley School of Business to fulfill its ambition and to leverage its established international connections and technological resources. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/7492.html