FROM THE VC FOR ADVANCEMENT

From the Vice Chancellor for Advancement BETTY RUSSO

Dear Friends:

We are so thankful to have a great network of IU Southeast supporters that helped us exceed our impressive goal. For All: The Indiana University Bicentennial Campaign was launched publicly in September of 2015, and the collective total of donations over the last five years was an astounding $17,508,847.

These funds, collected from more than 4,047 donors, will go a long way in providing resources for our students, faculty and staff, including the creation of 44 new scholarships. In the final total were more than $9.7 million in gifts from IU Southeast alumni, over $4.8 million from friends of the university, and more than $900,000 in gifts and grants from non-governmental organizations, such as private foundations and corporations.

Once more, let me express our gratitude. Nearly 80 years have gone by in our history, and philanthropic support of our campus is stronger than ever. It is truly amazing how our community of friends, alumni and current and retired faculty and staff have come together to support IU Southeast and our students. The future is truly bright because of the opportunities this campaign has produced, not only for our students but for our community as well, today and in the future.

Though the campaign has concluded, the needs of students continue. Now, more than ever, the challenges students face can seem overwhelming. Our fundraising efforts continue, as well, to help us meet those needs and serve our students and community to the very best of our ability.

Sincerely,

Betty Russo Vice Chancellor for Advancement Indiana University Southeast