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Philanthropy Center's Tempel to head IU Foundation

Temple

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie announced today that he has chosen Eugene R. "Gene" Tempel to succeed Curtis R. Simic as president of the IU Foundation. Tempel will be the seventh leader of the nonprofit organization established in 1936 as Indiana University's fundraising partner.   Full Story >>

IU passes 'Genes' to Fort Wayne science museum

Genes and Health Exhibit

An Indiana University traveling science exhibit that educates children and adults on how genes can affect our risk for particular diseases and disorders, such as alcoholism, cancer, depression, Alzheimer's and osteoporosis, has found a permanent home at the Science Central museum in Fort Wayne, Ind.   Full Story >>

With I-Light 'backbone' completed, Indiana sets stage for high-speed growth

iLight Map

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie today (June 20) announced completion of the "backbone" of a high-speed, fiber-optic network that will provide every public and private college campus in Indiana with digital communications at least 20 times faster than a typical home Internet connection. Known as I-Light, the network involves more than 1,000 miles of fiber-optic cable reaching every corner of the state and is larger, per capita, than similar networks in neighboring states. More than 40 higher education institutions will use the system for educational and research purposes.   Full Story >>

Media advisory: I-Light 'backbone' completion announcement

On Friday (June 20), Indiana University President Michael McRobbie will announce in South Bend, Ind., completion of the I-Light "backbone" system. I-Light will provide high-speed, broadband connectivity through a fiber-optic network to more than 40 higher education campuses -- both public and private -- in Indiana. Campus hook-ups are now under way and are expected to be completed by year's end. The I-Light system involves more than 1,000 miles of fiber-optic cable extending to all four corners of Indiana.   Full Story >>

IU Board of Trustees to meet June 19-20

Indiana University Seal

The Trustees of Indiana University will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday and Friday (June 19-20) in the Student Activities Center at Indiana University South Bend.   Full Story >>

IU campuses open but adverse weather policy in effect

Indiana University Seal

All Indiana University campuses will be open for normal operations on Monday, June 9. However, the university's employee policy for adverse weather will be in effect while flooding conditions remain in existence in the vicinity of university campuses.   Full Story >>