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Lori Swazuk Memorial Scholarship

By Ivy Tech Community College

This scholarship is offered in memory of Lori Swazuk, a kind and beautiful woman who passed well before her time but not before raising her four children into hard working and compassionate adults. As her son, I want to continue her legacy further than she could have ever imagined and this scholarship is aimed to do just that. As a Sonography student a decade ago and now an adjunct instructor, I have seen many students struggle to make ends meet financially while they strive to succeed in the classroom as well as in their clinical rotations. This scholarship is designed to give those students a little help and a little piece of mind while they focus on their studies and their patients. Lori was a patient herself, needing around the clock care for over two years. She was blessed with professionals to care for her who were as hard working and as compassionate as she was. Although she was cared for in a facility miles away in another state, this scholarship is, in many ways, a thank you for their hard work. The Sonography program seeks people in the community who hold these same values. It is with gratitude that Lori’s legacy will live on through this scholarship to help those who want to help others. Lori was a hard-working, loving and nurturing soul. She left this world a much better place just by being a part of it. She is greatly missed by many. For those who loved her dearly, as well as those who never got the chance to meet her, this scholarship is one way we are able to keep her legacy alive. Thank you for taking the time to visit this page and for your generosity. Sincerely, Brian Swazuk (Lori's youngest and fourth favorite child)

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2026 Association of Surgical Technologists Conference.

By Ivy Tech Community College

Help Ivy Tech Terre Haute Surg Tech students attend the 2026 Association of Surgical Technologists Conference.

Help Ivy Tech Terre Haute Surg Tech students attend the 2026 Association of Surgical Technologists Conference. Annually, Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute Surgical Technology students raise funds to attend professional development and networking conferences. Attending these conferences provides students with an invaluable opportunity to expand their understanding of the profession, engage with thousands of CSTs and industry leaders, and build connections that can directly support their future careers. Through lectures, networking, and dedicated student sessions, they gain exposure to current practices, legislation, exam preparation, and the broader professional community beyond their local environment. Most importantly, students see diverse professionals in influential roles, which inspires confidence, strengthens their sense of belonging, and motivates them to pursue their own career aspirations.Help 2025-2026 Ivy Tech Terre Haute Surgical Technology students raise funds by attending one of the upcoming events or making an online gift today. Upcoming EventWednesday, February 18 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Wings Etc. Brazil 915 E. National Ave. Brazil, IN 47834The fundraiser applies to dine-in and carry-out orders. If you make a purchase on this date during the scheduled fundraising time, Wings ETC. will donate 15% of your food or soft drink subtotal to Ivy Tech surgical students. You can also show your server or bartender the flyer listed at the top of the page to get credit for your visit.

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Holiday Helpers 2025

By Ivy Tech Community College

The holidays can be a joyful time, but for many Ivy Tech students, they can also bring added stress as they work hard to balance school, family, and financial responsibilities. Our Holiday Helpers program is all about supporting those students and their families by bringing a little light during a busy season. With the help of our campus and community, we provide gifts, essentials, and a few holiday surprises to families who could use an extra hand. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference, whether it’s helping a student wrap gifts for their children or easing the pressure of buying essential needs like a winter coat. Together, we can make this season a little brighter for Ivy Tech students who give so much of themselves to pursue their goals.

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Gratitude Tuesday 2025

By Ivy Tech Community College

Event Details: Time: 11am - 1pm (or until we run out of soup) Location: 1st Floor, Fisher Lobby Suggested Donation: $5 per bowl of soup We’ll be serving three soups this year: Broccoli Cheddar, Pasta Fagioli, and Baked Potato. We will also have a fixings bar featuring bacon bits, oyster crackers, and cheese. Come say hello to your Student Advocacy Team! They’ll be joining the Foundation to help serve soup this year. All proceeds will support Student Advocacy at Ivy Tech. The Student Advocacy team walks beside Ivy Tech students by offering support when life gets complicated. Whether it’s connecting students to community resources, helping them navigate accommodations through Disability Services, or making sure they have access to mental health counseling, our work centers on one thing: helping students stay in school and succeed. Your gift supports the people behind the scenes who make that possible, the ones who listen, guide, and help students find a way forward when things feel heavy. Every dollar helps us build a stronger network of care for our students.

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Thanksgiving Food Basket Project - Ivy Tech Marion

By Ivy Tech Community College

Support Ivy Tech Marion! On behalf of the Ivy Tech Marion Chancellor, Executive Cabinet, and Campus Employees, we are coming together to provide Thanksgiving Holiday Food Baskets for students in need, which will be distributed on Friday, November 21. With SNAP benefits no longer available for many, we know that some students may be struggling. Here’s how you can help:Please consider donating to this cause—no amount is too small. Supporting our students both in and outside the classroom is one of the most rewarding parts of our mission. The baskets will be given to students confidentially—no personal information will be requested. Each basket will include a turkey breast, pie, and sides to provide a full holiday meal for their families. And because we like to have a little fun around here, if you donate a minimum of $10, you get a special perk: you can wear jeans—not just on Friday, but for the entire month of December. Integrity Fulfillment Services is proud to partner with Ivy Tech Marion for the 2025 Thanksgiving Food Basket Project. To inspire generosity across our campus and community, Integrity Fulfillment Services has generously contributed $500 as a matching gift, doubling the impact of employee donations and helping ensure every student in need receives a full Thanksgiving meal. We are deeply grateful for their partnership and commitment to making this holiday season brighter for our students and their families. This initiative is a meaningful way for our campus community to come together and support our students during the holiday season. Thank you for your generosity, kindness, and commitment to making a difference.

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Diann Brickley Balaguras Nursing Scholarship

By Ivy Tech Community College

Double Your Impact! All gifts will be matched up to $100,000 for a nursing scholarship at Ivy Tech Bloomington.

Double Your Impact! All gifts will be matched up to $100,000 for a nursing scholarship at Ivy Tech Bloomington. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! Every dollar given will be matched up to $100,000 for a nursing scholarship endowment at Ivy Tech Bloomington —amplifying every donor’s impact and directly supporting the training of urgently needed nurses in our healthcare system. Ivy Tech Remains Committed To Growing the Nursing Workforce in Indiana Indiana is projected to face a shortage of 14,000 nurses by 2030 Ivy Tech graduates the highest number of Associate-level nurses in the nation Ivy Tech Bloomington made improvements to provide hands-on training and greater opportunities for student success. Launched the first evening nursing program at Ivy Tech Expanded our facilities with a new skills lab Opened a new simulation lab in our main building Your support helps our students in the Lee J. Marchant School of Nursing pursue their dreams and strengthens healthcare in our community. Double the impact of your gift today!

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Stanford Tyler Memorial Scholarship

By Ivy Tech Community College

This fundraiser is in loving memory of Stanford Ray Tyler, a truly cherished and impactful individual who passed away on May 28, 2025. Stan was known for his infectious laughter, warm smile, and joyful spirit, touching the lives of all who knew him. For over 50 years, Stan dedicated his career as a Certified Cardiographic Technician, where he not only provided compassionate patient care but also passionately trained and mentored countless others, leaving a profound legacy of knowledge. His kindness, generosity, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all those whose lives he enriched. Throughout his distinguished career, Stan served as a preceptor for many Ivy Tech students. It's therefore fitting to create a legacy where his passion continues to impact future graduates in a field he loved. Many aspiring sonography students face significant financial barriers to completing their education and entering this vital healthcare profession. The funds raised will directly support fees for professional certification exams (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography - ARDMS, or Cardiovascular Credentialing International - CCI) for deserving students in the Sonography program, specifically those on the Cardiac and Vascular tracks, helping them overcome these hurdles and launch their careers.

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South Bend Campus Black Student Union

By Ivy Tech Community College

When you give, all donations will go toward BSU Alpha Omega Scholarship program

When you give, all donations will go toward BSU Alpha Omega Scholarship program Please donate today! All donations will go toward BSU Alpha Omega Scholarship program with the goal of creating a scholarship at $2,000.

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Sheila K. Johnson Fund

By Ivy Tech Community College

We invite you to join us in honoring an extraordinary individual who has dedicated an incredible five decades of her life to Ivy Tech Community College. Sheila K. Johnson, a true pillar of our institution, has tirelessly championed education, community, and the pursuit of excellence. Now, it's our turn to give back and show our heartfelt appreciation. About Sheila K. Johnson: Sheila has been an invaluable member of our college community, touching the lives of countless students, faculty, and staff throughout her illustrious career. Her unwavering commitment to education and unparalleled dedication to Ivy Tech has left an indelible mark on our institution. Why Donate? Express Your Gratitude: This is a unique opportunity to express your heartfelt appreciation for Sheila's outstanding service. Your contribution will let her know how much she is valued and admired by the Ivy Tech community. Leave a Legacy: Sheila's 50-year milestone deserves a lasting tribute. By donating, you can become a part of this momentous occasion and help create a legacy that will inspire future generations. Make a Difference: Your generous support will go beyond the event itself. Donations will directly benefit Ivy Tech Community College, helping to provide scholarships, educational resources, and innovative programs that enhance the learning experience for all our students.

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Kimberly “Kim” Butts Veteran Scholarship

By Veteran's Affairs

Donations in support of the Kimberly “Kim” Butts Veteran Scholarship, which is planned to be an endowed scholarship fund.

Donations in support of the Kimberly “Kim” Butts Veteran Scholarship, which is planned to be an endowed scholarship fund. In memory of her dedication to veterans at Ivy Tech Richmond, the Kimberly "Kim" Butts Veteran Scholarship has been established. Your contributions will help support this endowed fund to continue Kim's commitment to veterans. Veteran's Affairs In memory of her dedication to veterans at Ivy Tech Richmond, the Kimberly "Kim" Butts Veteran Scholarship has been established. Your contributions will help support this fund to continue Kim's commitment to veterans in perpetuity. About Kim An alumna of Ivy Tech, Kim always had a passion for veterans and active military service men and women. Her brother, Michael, is a U.S. Navy Veteran, Retired, E7 Chief. To this day, his fatigues are still in Kim’s former office. She has several other family members who served as well. Kim was viewed by the statewide Ivy Tech VA community as a leader in the field. She often gave training sessions and presentations to VA staff members from around the state of Indiana. Born Kimberly Susann Pendergrass in Fullerton, California, Kim arrived in the Richmond area when she relocated to be closer to her mother. Her relationship with Ivy Tech began in May 2004 when she arrived on campus through a position with a local temp agency. Kim soon became the part-time Financial Aid Assistant and eventually moved to full-time in April 2007. In July 2012, Kim became Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Veteran’s Affairs. In this role, she was the School Certifying Official (VA) and the advisor for the Student Veterans Organization (SVO). While under her leadership, the organization received a significant grant, written and submitted by Kim. In the words of Chancellor Chad Bolser, “Kim always took pride in ensuring that we honored our veterans and made their experience with Ivy Tech Community College the absolute best it could be.” Perhaps what her co-workers remember the most about Kim is the other side of her story. We knew she was special and unlike any other employee we ever had. Her eyes were always happy. She had a smile and laugh which was contagious, but more than that, Kim had a natural and sincere way of making YOU feel special -- YOU as her child, family, students, and colleagues. She treated “her” VA students as if they were her own family! YOU were her priority. She didn’t know a stranger and everyone was her friend. Kim had a true giving heart filled with spirit, faith and love that was ready to give the second you walked into the room. Her hugs were generous, her talks were non-judgmental, and she had a gentle, kind, and humorous soul. Kim always put others before herself, working tirelessly as a single mother of five children (Kayla, Rebecca, Maurice, Michael, and Taj’ae) and even supporting other children that needed her help, love, and affection. Chad Bolser, Chancellor at Ivy Tech Richmond, said, "Kim was one of a kind when it came to her love for our students and specifically students who were Veterans of Military Service. She dedicated her time and her treasure to supporting the students that were in front of her and those who will be here in the future. Kim's legacy lives on here at this campus and her scholarship is just another way to honor her memory and say thank you to those who have served." Kim was well-deserving of her many awards as staff member of the year and advisor of the year. Her dedication to all who knew her went above and beyond as she cared to fight for what was right all while being self-confident and professional. Those who knew Kim were most blessed. To know a person that had all the qualities people strive to be is a rarity. Kim was taken from us way too soon on June 8, 2019, just 5 days after her 45th birthday. She had more to give to her family and especially to her grandchildren. But also, to us, her Ivy Tech family and all the students that would get to know and love her as we have. Cancer stole her life. Throughout her years with cancer, she still managed to remain the same Kim we knew and loved. On days that Kim didn’t think she was going to make it, she pushed through and always came to work. Kim fought hard and worked for students right up to the end. Her courage was contagious and an inspiration to us all. She will forever be missed in our hearts and she left a legacy we will cherish endlessly. This scholarship is a token of gratitude for having had the privilege to be touched by Kimberly "Kim" Butts. Kim would want you to know: “YOU CAN DO THIS!"

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Transcending Boundaries Scholarship

By Joe & Linda Calvin

Transcending Boundaries Scholarship is established by Joe & Linda Calvin to support educational opportunities of black and brown students in the IT industry.

Transcending Boundaries Scholarship is established by Joe & Linda Calvin to support educational opportunities of black and brown students in the IT industry. Joe & Linda Calvin Transcending Boundaries According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. About 377,500 openings are projected each year, on average, in these occupations due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave the occupations permanently. In 2022, statista.com reported that the US tech sector contributed nearly two trillion U.S. dollars to the country's overall gross domestic product (GDP), making up approximately 9.3 percent of total GDP. BUT: 1. While women make up 47% of all employed adults in the US, as of 2022, they hold only 28% of computing and mathematical roles. (Women in Tech Network). 2. Black and Hispanic women account for 3% and 2% of the computing workforce. Black, Latina and Native American women (BLNA) representation in the tech workforce has declined by 10% from 2018 – 2022. (Reboot Representation) 3. The percentage of women in tech leadership roles has fallen to 28% in 2023. (Women in Tech Network) 4. Thirty-two (32%) percent of women in technical and engineering roles are often the only woman in the room at work. (Zippia) 5. According to the American Association for University Women, girls have fewer role models to inspire their interest in these fields, seeing limited examples of female scientists and engineers in books, media, and popular culture. There are even fewer Black women role models in math and science. We must disrupt the trend now. We must employ multiple tactics to increase the number of girls and women pursuing tech education, attract and retain more women in tech, increase female leadership in tech and ensure, with the emergence of AI, we do not take steps backward in a representative workforce. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin created the Transcending Boundaries scholarship to address the deficit in Black, Latina and Indigenous women in tech. However, they also know that tech enables economic mobility and can address issues of poverty and underemployment endured by our most vulnerable populations. The name - Transcending Boundaries – reflects the scholarship vision, which is to enable education to transcend the challenges of poverty, marginalization and the constructs of racism – the boundaries. The Scholarship enables Black, Latina and Indigenous women throughout the state of Indiana to pursue a tech education in the school of IT at Ivy Tech Community College. Through the enablement of education, we can intentionally create a representative talent pipeline for the tech ecosystem. The Calvins are hopeful that this scholarship motivates the tech industry to take real measurable action to flip the script on racism and bias in tech – in hiring, in retention and with a ferocity! The artwork for Transcending Boundaries Scholarship, funding Black, Latina and Native American women in Indiana to pursue tech credentials, was created by artist Rakshita Modugu. It is representative of how tech can indeed help students transcend the boundaries of bias and racism.

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