IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.
Chanellor Charles R. Bantz outlined the status of IUPUI's IMPACT Campaign and where the campus stands as 2011 winds down during his annual address.
Nov 02, 2011 — photo credit: John R. Gentry
The chancellor applauded the rapid approach toward the $1.25 billion goal for the IMPACT campaign.
Ken Durgan, the assistant chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, enjoys a light-hearted moment before the address.
Vice Chancellor Amy Conrad Warner chats with student trustee Cora Griffin, an IUPUI graduate student in SPEA.
Ed Berbari, head of the biomedical engineering program, ponders some of the chancellor's observations.
Bantz talked about IUPUI's role as a major community asset.
Michael Kowolik of Dentistry is one of the many researchers that have helped the campus reach record levels of support.
One highlight of the IMPACT campaign is the $2.4 million donated by IUPUI faculty and staff.
Bantz says the campaign is helping IUPUI bring 'more talent and research dollars to our state.'
The chancellor says campaign contributions often '...make the dream of higher education a reality for many ..."
Griffin was all smiles after the State of the Campus address.
John Williams, the dean of Dentistry, chats with Vice Chancellor for Research Kody Varahramyan.
The chancellor had plenty of reaction from those who attended.
IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban research university. The campus enrolls more than 30,000 students in 21 schools and academic units.