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IU East Chancellor Redirects Ceremony Funds Toward Campus Initiative

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Chancellor Nasser Paydar
Chancellor Nasser Paydar

Release Date: 6/18/2009

RICHMOND, Ind. — Tuesday, June 16th, Indiana University East held their Celebration of Campus and Community, a public event which replaced a traditional chancellor's 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. Plans include the creation of a sculpture garden with works from student, faculty, regional and national artists.

During the ceremony, Chancellor Paydar received exciting news. IU President Michael A. McRobbie announced that the University would match contributions to IU East's campus beautification initiative up to $50,000.

“We have received tremendous support from President McRobbie and Indiana University as we have worked to grow this campus and have an even greater impact in this region,” Paydar said. “This is yet another example. Now, donations made by community members and alumni will have double the impact thanks to the match from IU.”

IU East is well underway with the initiative. With nearly 100 contributions to date, the project has provided for the planting of more than 90 new trees throughout the inner campus. Paydar, students, faculty and staff also recently broke ground on the IU East Community Garden to promote environmental sustainability.

Join IU East in supporting this initiative. Give now.

For more information, visit www.iue.edu/celebrate.