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Continuing to write an extraordinary story: IU and seven decades of engagement in Southeast Asia

Posted March 1, 2019 by Ryan Piurek

Central to Indiana University’s nearly 200-year history has been a rich tradition of engagement with the world that dates back more than a century. As illustrated in the previous blog post, IU’s now seven decades of friendship and collaboration with Thailand – which IU delegation members are here in Bangkok to honor and celebrate this week –… Read more »

Beginning a new chapter in IU’s storied history of engagement in Southeast Asia

Posted February 26, 2019 by Ryan Piurek

In the book “Herman Wells Stories,” published by Indiana University Press in 1992 to commemorate the 90th birthday of IU’s legendary 11th president, Charles F. Bonser – the founding dean of IU’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs – shares an anecdote about Wells’ uniquely close-knit relationship with Thailand. The story begins when the late… Read more »

Ryan Piurek

A veteran member of IU’s news and strategic communications team, Piurek currently serves as IU assistant vice president for presidential communications and special projects. He oversees the development of a broad range of executive communications and public relations activities to advance the strategic priorities of IU and the IU Office of the President.

He also manages all communications for the IU president’s major international trips, spotlighting their impact on strengthening IU’s mission of increased international engagement.

Piurek is a Connecticut native who has been living in Bloomington, Indiana, for more than two decades, with past experience in newspaper reporting, public relations, marketing, advertising and copywriting. He received a master’s degree from IU’s Media School.