The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, held it second quarterly meeting of 2019 on May 22 on the IUPUI campus. David Gard, assistant vice president for economic engagement shared campus updates since the previous meeting in February. “IU awarded over 21,000 degrees this year, the highest of any institution… Read more »
Engagement
Pinpointing activities: Office of Community Engagement launches engagement map
By John Schwarb, senior communications specialist/content strategist, Indiana University Communications IUPUI faculty and students participate every year in activities that enhance lives in the Indianapolis community and beyond. That’s not just a tagline or a talking point; it’s documentable work that anyone can explore, thanks to a new map launched by the IUPUI Office of Community… Read more »
Lugar Center for Renewable Energy dedicated to advancing cleantech in Indiana
By Peter J. Schubert, director of the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy and professor of electrical and computer engineering, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI In 2007, Sen. Richard G. Lugar launched the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy with these words: “Establishment of a center dedicated to the task of… Read more »
NSWC Crane outlines priorities at annual briefing
By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University More than 400 business and academic leaders attended the annual Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry on April 10 at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park. The theme of the meeting was “Partnering to Expand the Advantage.” Leaders from Crane presented the… Read more »
Impacting the state: IU’s engagement includes supporting economic development, innovation, education
During the April meeting of the Indiana University Board of Trustees, IU Vice President for Engagement Bill Stephan summarized how the university impacts the state with economic development and innovation strategies. “Indiana University’s engagement efforts support our mission to connect with all regions of the state and further develop the statewide economy and workforce,” Stephan… Read more »
IU leaders envision student career pathways during E2E luncheon
Representatives from Indiana University campuses convened at the IUPUI Campus Center in early March for 2019 Education-to-Employment Convergence, the fifth annual E2E event hosted by IU. E2E Convergence was created as an ongoing forum to discuss the challenges, opportunities and strategies associated with strengthening sustainable pathways for students and graduates to secure meaningful work experiences… Read more »
Radius Indiana celebrates 10 years of economic development
By Kirk White, assistant vice president for strategic partnerships, Indiana University Radius Indiana, the regional economic development organization that operates in eight southwest-Indiana counties, celebrated 10 years of achievements at its annual stakeholders meeting Feb. 27. Although Indiana University does not have a campus in the Radius counties, I have represented the university to Radius… Read more »
SOURCE River West receives $200,000 from JPMorgan Chase Foundation, will expand services into five neighborhoods
By Kelsey Cook, associate director of research communications, Indiana University Entrepreneurs and small-business owners in five Indianapolis neighborhoods will soon have additional resources to help them succeed. SOURCE River West Entrepreneurship Center, which offers education, coaching and mentorship to entrepreneurs, startups and established small-business owners in Indianapolis’ River West neighborhood, recently received $200,000 from the… Read more »
Feb. 13 CREED meeting highlighted internet of things, IU Southeast
The Indiana University Council for Regional Engagement and Economic Development, or CREED, hosted its first quarterly meeting of 2019 on Feb. 13 at the Indiana IoT Lab in Fishers. Bill Stephan, IU vice president for engagement and CREED chair, welcomed council members to the space. “The Indiana IoT Lab – Fishers attracts and supports projects… Read more »
Gard, Warner named to national commission on economic, community engagement
Congratulations to David Gard and Amy Conrad Warner. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has named Gard and Warner to the inaugural executive committee of the Commission on Economic and Community Engagement. Gard is assistant vice president for economic engagement at Indiana University; Warner is vice chancellor for community engagement at IUPUI. The commission… Read more »