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Lori Swazuk Memorial Scholarship
Lori Swazuk Memorial Scholarship
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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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Jeremy 'Big Jay' Davis Memorial Scholarship
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The Jeremy 'Big Jay' Davis Memorial Scholarship was established to support students pursuing careers in manufacturing, machining, and related technical fields.
The Jeremy 'Big Jay' Davis Memorial Scholarship was established to support students pursuing careers in manufacturing, machining, and related technical fields. Jeremy Leo Davis, 45, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2025.Jeremy was born on May 24, 1980, to Jeff and Brenda Davis — their firstborn, and from the start, a natural protector. He grew into the role of big brother to Jason, Jacob, and Jamie with the same quiet steadiness that would define him throughout his life. He grew up in Yorktown, graduated from Yorktown High School in 1998.After high school, Jeremy found his footing at Cast Metal Technologies, where he spent 25 years building something most people spend a lifetime chasing: a reputation. He worked his way up to Lead CMM Operator and Programmer — not by luck, but by showing up, every single day, and doing the job right. He was the kind of coworker you leaned on without thinking twice, because he never let anyone down.In his memory, Jeremy's family has established a scholarship fund at Ivy Tech to support students pursuing careers in manufacturing, machining, and related technical fields — the kind of hands-on, skilled work Jeremy devoted his life to. For those who knew Jeremy, this feels right. He was a man who showed up and did the work. Now, his legacy will help others do the same. Recipients must have completed at least 10 credit hours and be enrolled at the Muncie campus. If you would like to make a donation by check, they can be sent to the address below. Please make a note that it should go towards the Jeremy 'Big Jay' Davis Memorial Scholarship.Ivy Tech Community CollegeAttn: Foundation345 S. High St.Muncie, IN 47305
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Ivy Tech Foundation: Make A Gift Today!
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Education has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities. At <strong>Ivy Tech Foundation</strong>, that mission is at the heart of everything we do. But it doesn’t move forward on its own. It’s fueled by people who believe in the impact education can make. Our students bring resilience, drive, and determination every day. Still, financial barriers can stand in the way of their success.  <strong>Your support helps remove those barriers and gives students the</strong><strong> </strong><strong>opportunity to thrive.</strong> <strong>Will you help power student success with a gift today?</strong> <strong></strong> <em>Thank you for supporting the greatest needs at your local Ivy Tech campus. If you would like to give to a specific designation not listed, please contact your local campus representative.</em>
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Ivy Tech: Where Futures Take Root
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Spring is a season of growth, renewal, and new beginnings.<strong>At Ivy Tech, it’s a reminder that this is where futures take root.</strong> Every day, students across Indiana come to Ivy Tech ready to build better lives for themselves and their families. With the right support, those ambitions grow into meaningful careers, stronger communities, and lasting impact. <strong>You can make a difference right where it’s needed most.</strong> By selecting a campus to support, your <strong>gift</strong> will go toward that location’s area of greatest need, helping remove barriers and keep students on track Your support can provide emergency financial assistance, scholarships, academic resources, and access to essential needs like transportation, childcare, and course materials. These resources make it possible for students to stay enrolled, complete their programs, and take the next step toward a better future. Support Our Students Today. Your generosity helps open doors and create opportunity for students across all 19 campuses. <strong>Will you join us by making a gift today?</strong> <strong></strong> <em>Thank you for supporting the greatest needs at your local Ivy Tech campus! If you wish to give to a designation not listed, </em><em>please contact your local campus representative.</em><em> </em>
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Circle of Ivy - Ivy Tech Madison
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<p>Support Circle of Ivy!</p> <strong>Circle of Ivy</strong> is a philanthropy circle that <strong>creates resources</strong> and raises funds to <strong>diminish barriers</strong> to higher education for Ivy Tech Community College students. Projects funded through Circle of Ivy have had tremendous impact on some of the following areas instructional materials, classroom technology, helping students with emergency needs, and more. <strong>Membership levels:</strong><ul><li>Student (K-12, college enrolled): $15</li><li>Student Sponsorship: $15</li><li>Ivy Team: $25 </li><li>Ivy Supporter: $100 </li><li>Ivy Squad: $250 </li><li>Ivy Crew: $500 </li><li>Ivy Leader: $1,000 </li><li>Ivy Champions: $2,500 </li><li>President’s Circle: $5,000 +</li><li>Lifetime Member Endowment Gift Level: $15,000 +</li></ul> <strong>Join Circle of Ivy today and make a difference in our students’ lives.</strong>
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Give and Go Challenge - Ivy Tech Sellersburg
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<p>Support Ivy Tech Sellersburg Today</p> The Give & Go Challenge at <strong>Ivy Tech Sellersburg</strong> launching on <strong>May 1st</strong> is an opportunity to come together and support students in a meaningful, collective way. Centered around the theme <em>“choose how you move,”</em> this challenge encourages everyone to get involved in a way that works for them while turning that energy into real impact for the students and programs that rely on our support. If you’d like to support the <strong>Give & Go Challenge, you can make a gift today.</strong> Every contribution, no matter the size, helps provide resources, opportunities, and support systems that empower Ivy Tech Sellersburg students to succeed and strengthens our campus community.
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Tyler Hightower Scholarship - Ivy Tech Sellersburg
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The Tyler Hightower Automotive Scholarship honors the life and passion of Tyler, a dedicated automotive student who loved working on cars.
The Tyler Hightower Automotive Scholarship honors the life and passion of Tyler, a dedicated automotive student who loved working on cars. <p>Support The Tyler Hightower Scholarship</p> The Tyler Hightower Automotive Scholarship honors the life and passion of Tyler, a dedicated automotive student who loved working on cars and dreamed of building a career in the industry. Though his life was cut short, his love for the trade continues to open doors for others. Created by Tyler’s family in his memory, this scholarship helps aspiring automotive students at Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg pursue the same opportunities he valued. Many students entering technical careers face financial barriers that traditional aid does not cover. This scholarship provides critical support for tuition, books, fees, and essential tools, helping students stay enrolled, complete their training, and launch meaningful careers.  Your gift does more than provide financial assistance. It carries forward a legacy of passion, perseverance, and opportunity, empowering students who share Tyler’s dedication to turn their dreams into reality.
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Ivy Tech Sellersburg: Art in Motion
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Support Ivy Tech Sellersburg Art Students!
Support Ivy Tech Sellersburg Art Students! Your support helps provide our<strong> art students</strong> with a <strong>meaningful</strong>, <strong>hands-on learning experience beyond the classroom, </strong>one that deepens their creativity and broadens their perspective. This educational trip will expose them to new techniques, ideas, and professional environments that directly support their academic growth. <strong>By donating, you’re investing in their future as artists, thinkers, and contributors to our creative community!</strong>
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In Memory of John Poling
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We are grateful you are considering honoring John’s life and legacy with a gift to Ivy Tech Community College.
We are grateful you are considering honoring John’s life and legacy with a gift to Ivy Tech Community College. <strong>Dr. John Maurice Poling</strong> (1936–2026) was a longtime Bloomington optometrist who served his community with dedication and care for more than five decades. A graduate of Indiana University’s School of Optometry, he built a respected practice while remaining deeply committed to the well-being of others. John and his wife, Joyce, shared a lifelong commitment to their community and to advancing higher education through philanthropy. His generosity and service, including work with local scholarship efforts, reflected his belief in expanding educational opportunities for future generations. <strong>We are grateful you are considering honoring John’s life and legacy with a gift to Ivy Tech Community College.</strong>
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South Bend Elkhart Culinary - Community Events
Supporting our students in the community! 
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Page used for Culinary students when they are out at community events accepting donations. <p>Supporting our students in the community! </p> Thank you for supporting our Culinary students as they demonstrate their abilities out in the community! We are sure that you will enjoy the delicious confections they have to offer!
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2026 Association of Surgical Technologists Conference.
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
Holiday Helpers 2025
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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
Gratitude Tuesday 2025
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<strong>Event Details:</strong> Time: 11am - 1pm (or until we run out of soup) Location: 1st Floor, Fisher Lobby Suggested Donation: $5 per bowl of soup <strong>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.</strong> Come say hello to your Student Advocacy Team! They’ll be joining the Foundation to help serve soup this year. <strong>All proceeds will support Student Advocacy at Ivy Tech.</strong> 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
Thanksgiving Food Basket Project - Ivy Tech Marion
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<p>Support Ivy Tech Marion!</p> <strong>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</strong> <strong>Friday, November 21.</strong> 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, <strong>i</strong><strong>f 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.</strong> <strong>Integrity Fulfillment Services is proud to partner with Ivy Tech Marion for the 2025 Thanksgiving Food Basket Project.</strong> 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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Richmond Campus - Tech the Halls 2025
Help us “Tech the Halls” with holiday joy!
Your gift fills stockings and hearts for the children of Ivy Tech Richmond students.
Help us “Tech the Halls” with holiday joy! Your gift fills stockings and hearts for the children of Ivy Tech Richmond students.
Help us “Tech the Halls” with holiday joy! Your gift fills stockings and hearts for the children of Ivy Tech Richmond students. <p><strong>Help us “Tech the Halls” with holiday joy!</strong><br>Your gift fills stockings and hearts for the children of Ivy Tech Richmond students.</p> This holiday season, you can help Ivy Tech Richmond spread cheer through our <strong>Tech the Halls <em>with Stockings and Smiles</em></strong> event! Your generosity will help us fill stockings with small gifts, treats, and surprises for the children of Ivy Tech students. Many of our students are balancing college, work, and family - and your support brings them a little extra magic during the holidays. Every contribution - big or small - helps us create holiday smiles across our campus community. Together, we can make this season brighter for our student parents and their families. <strong>Give today to share the joy!</strong>
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Diann Brickley Balaguras Nursing Scholarship
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. <strong>DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT!</strong> <strong>Every dollar given will be matched up to $100,000 for a nursing scholarship endowment at Ivy Tech Bloomington </strong><strong>—amplifying every donor’s impact and directly supporting the training of urgently needed nurses in our healthcare system.</strong> <strong>Ivy Tech Remains Committed To Growing the Nursing Workforce in Indiana</strong> 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 <strong>Ivy Tech Bloomington made improvements to provide hands-on training and greater opportunities for student success. </strong><ul><li>Launched the<strong> first <strong>evening nursing program at Ivy Tech</strong> </strong></li><li>Expanded our facilities with a<strong> new skills lab </strong></li><li>Opened a<strong> new simulation lab </strong>in our main building</li></ul> <strong>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!</strong>
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Kurt Harris Day | April 10, 2026

April 10 marks the birthday of Kurt Alan Harris, whose commitment to students and veterans left a lasting impact on Ivy Tech Evansville.

Provides one-time support to help an enrolled Ivy Tech student overcome short-term financial barriers and stay enrolled.
Provides one-time support to help an enrolled Ivy Tech student overcome short-term financial barriers and stay enrolled. <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">April 10 marks the birthday of Kurt Alan Harris, whose commitment to students and veterans left a lasting impact on Ivy Tech Evansville.</p> Ivy Tech Evansville Foundation For 19 years, Kurt served students as Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Veterans & Military Benefits Coordinator. Throughout his career, he helped thousands of students navigate financial aid, pursue their education, and build brighter futures. Kurt was especially passionate about supporting veterans and their families, ensuring they had access to the education and benefits they earned through service. Those who worked alongside Kurt remember his kindness, humility, and the many quiet ways he supported students every day. Whether helping a veteran secure benefits, advising student organizations, or celebrating graduates at commencement, Kurt believed deeply in the power of education to change lives. Kurt’s commitment to veterans also led him to help establish the <strong>Sgt. Brock Babb and Kurt Harris Fallen Heroes Scholarship </strong>in memory of <strong>Brock Babb</strong>, a United States Marine from Evansville who was killed in action while serving in Fallujah, Iraq in 2006. Kurt believed honoring Sgt. Babb’s service through education would help open doors for veterans returning to civilian life. Today, we honor Kurt’s legacy by supporting the <strong>Sgt. Brock Babb and Kurt Harris Fallen Heroes Scholarship</strong>. This scholarship helps veterans and military-connected students pursue their education at Ivy Tech Evansville by helping cover tuition, books, technology, and other essential expenses. Your gift helps remove financial barriers so student veterans can stay focused on completing their programs and building meaningful careers after service. By giving today, you are helping carry forward the mission that defined Kurt’s career: opening doors to opportunity and supporting those who have served our country. Together, we can ensure that Kurt’s legacy continues to impact students for years to come. <strong>About the Scholarship</strong> The <strong>Sgt. Brock Babb and Kurt Harris Fallen Heroes Scholarship</strong> honors the legacy of two individuals whose lives and service continue to inspire the Evansville community. Together, their legacy lives on through this scholarship, which supports veterans and military-connected students pursuing their education at Ivy Tech Evansville. Scholarship funds help cover tuition, books, technology, and other essential expenses, helping remove financial barriers so student veterans can stay focused on completing their programs and building meaningful careers after service. Through the Sgt. Brock Babb and Kurt Harris Fallen Heroes Scholarship, their legacy of service continues by supporting those who have served our country.
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Stanford Tyler Memorial Scholarship
Stanford Tyler Memorial Scholarship
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This fundraiser is in <strong>loving memory of </strong><strong>Stanford Ray Tyler</strong>, 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. <strong>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.</strong>
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Alexandria Anne Kurtz Memorial Scholarship
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Alexandria Anne Kurtz, better known as Alex, of Indianapolis, hung up her chef’s coat for the last time on February 10th, 2025, at the age of 30. At a young age, Alex spent countless hours in the kitchen with her dad, cultivating a love for cooking. That early inspiration led her to the Chef’s Academy of Indianapolis, where her natural talent earned her a scholarship. Thriving at culinary school, she earned the opportunity to do her externship at Disney World, where she was able to continue cultivating her talents. Her genuine passion for the culinary industry grew through formal training, but it was ultimately her devotion to bringing her family, friends, and colleagues together through food that truly set her apart. She rose to the rank of Executive Chef at an impressively young age and, by 30, had already become General Manager of Walt’s Eats & Drinks—a place she was proud to call her own. Even as the GM, you never found her too far from the kitchen. She was somehow always finding a way to get behind the line to work alongside her team in the place she loved the most. Alex’s family cannot think of a better way to keep her culinary spirit alive than to create a scholarship fund to award a rising star whose passion for food and love for people matches Alex’s. Her family is partnering with Ivy Tech School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management to make this happen. When students choose Ivy Tech, they receive a world-class education on state-of-the-art equipment to prepare for the workforce. The School offers certificates and degrees in Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, and Hospitality Management. Our programs are crafted to meet the evolving needs of our communities, with a focus on culinary innovation, hospitality excellence, and impactful service. The program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation.
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Legacy Scholarships
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Nightingale Nurse Honor Guard at Ivy Tech
Honoring a Legacy of Dedication: A Tribute in White
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<p>Honoring a Legacy of Dedication: A Tribute in White</p> Nursing is a calling, a lifestyle, a way of living, and a service profession. In healthcare, nurses provide care, comfort, and support. It’s fitting to honor them both during their career and at the end of their life’s journey. The Nurse Honor Guard is a powerful symbol of tradition, compassion, and respect, embodying values like compassion, reverence, and unity. The Nurse Honor Guard uses traditions to honor nursing colleagues at their death, remembering their lives and legacies. This tradition eases the loss for grieving families and recognizes the selfless commitment of nurses. A national, state, and local volunteer organization, the Nurse Honor Guard performs the Nightingale Tribute and Final Call of Duty at funeral services, officially releasing the nurse from their duties. Wearing distinctive white uniforms, capes, and caps, the Honor Guard performs the Nightingale Tribute free of charge. The five-minute tribute includes reciting the Nightingale Tribute and laying a white rose on the casket or next to the urn. After the tribute, a chime rings after a roll call of the nurse’s name, which is called three times. The nurse is then officially released from duties, and a lit Nightingale lamp is extinguished and presented to the family. This ritual allows fellow nurses to commemorate their colleague’s work and dedication. The Nurse Honor Guard is more than a ceremony; it is a tribute to the history, traditions, and spirit of nursing. It is a reminder that the nurses’ legacy is woven into healthcare’s fabric, deserving celebration, honor, and remembrance. We are nurses honoring nurses. For information on how to become a Nurse Honor Guard, please contact: Adrian Hughes, <a href="mailto:ahughes@ivytech.edu">ahughes23@ivytech.edu</a> For information on how to donate to this fund, please contact: Laura Wilson, <a href="mailto:lwilson160@ivytech.edu">lwilson160@ivytech.edu</a>.
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Honoring President Sue Ellspermann!
Continue her legacy by growing the endowment!
After over 8 years of service to Ivy Tech, we want to honor Dr. Ellspermann by way of giving to continue her legacy after her retirement!
After over 8 years of service to Ivy Tech, we want to honor Dr. Ellspermann by way of giving to continue her legacy after her retirement! <p>Continue her legacy by growing the endowment!</p> Dr. Sue Ellspermann has served as President of Ivy Tech Community College since 2016 and is preparing to retire in June of 2025. She is the ninth individual to hold the position and first female president of the College. Ellspermann’s focus has been to align Ivy Tech's programs and credentials to meet industry needs and ensure access, quality, and affordability for all Hoosiers.   Under her leadership, Ivy Tech launched the first Industry 4.0 associate degree and Ivy+ Career Link, a transformative approach to career development services. Dr. Ellspermann led the development of Ivy Tech’s new strategic plan, <a href="https://www.ivytech.edu/about-ivy-tech/college-operations/strategic-plan/"><strong>Higher Education </strong></a><a href="https://www.ivytech.edu/about-ivy-tech/college-operations/strategic-plan/"><em><strong>at the Speed of Life</strong></em></a><em>, </em>which focuses on scale, innovation, and agility to ensure student success and meet Indiana’s talent upskilling needs.  You have helped play a key role in advancing Ivy Tech’s mission alongside Dr. Ellspermann! Your leadership, partnership, and support have been essential—and now, as we prepare to celebrate her legacy, we invite you to support the growth of the endowment established in her honor. Thank you for celebrating Dr. Ellspermann with your generosity!
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Michael J. Buske Memorial Scholarship
Support Mike's legacy.
Please join us in ensuring Mike's legacy lives on through positive impact on students' lives.
Please join us in ensuring Mike's legacy lives on through positive impact on students' lives. <p>Support Mike's legacy.</p> On July 19th, 2023, the Terre Haute community lost a role model so many had the privilege of having in their life. Mike was born in Paris, Illinois on September 23, 1965. After graduating from Paris High School, he attended Indiana State University where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After graduating from ISU in 1986, Mike began employment at Gibault School for Boys, known today as Gibault Children’s Services. While at Gibault, Mike worked in various positions. Mike may have had the greatest impact on Gibault youth during his time as Recreation Supervisor. Mike trained and supervised youth workers and implemented daily recreation activities for as many as 135 youth in any given day. Mike was respected by the Gibault boys in his recreation program because he brought positive energy and enthusiasm every day; feelings often unfamiliar to the students. The structure Mike provided made the boys feel safe. He instilled in them a sense of what it means to have uplifting relationships in their life, making the students' residency experience an integral part of their progression through life.   One of Mike’s colleagues at Gibault in the mid 1990’s was Dan Dayhuff. Dan began leading the charge in creating a scholarship fund for current and past students who attended Gibault’s Holy Cross High School. Sadly, during the beginning stages of the scholarship's development, Mike passed away. In conversation with Mike's relatives, the unanimous decision was made to build the scholarship to ensure Mike's legacy of preparing students for a better way of life, lives on.    <strong>The Michael J. Buske Memorial Scholarship will support students pursuing a post-secondary credential at Ivy Tech Community College who earned their high school diploma during or after participation </strong><strong>in a residency and/or education program at Gibault. </strong><strong>Please join Mike's friends and family in creating this opportunity for Mike's legacy to live on through support of Gibault alumni. </strong><strong>Thank you for your contribution!</strong>
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Celebrating Michelle Simmons
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Please join us as we honor and thank Michelle Simmons for thirty years to Ivy Tech as a colleague, leader, educator and friend.
Please join us as we honor and thank Michelle Simmons for thirty years to Ivy Tech as a colleague, leader, educator and friend. <p>Support Ivy Tech Community College</p> There’s no “accounting” for everything Michelle Simmons has contributed to Ivy Tech and its students in her 30 years at the College. Now, as she retires effective Nov. 3, she wants to “account” for even more. Her many family and friends are invited to join her in continuing her legacy by contributing to her “Accounting for Your Future” Scholarship at Ivy Tech Kokomo. The Michelle Simmons “Accounting for Your Future” Endowed Scholarship is designed to support students in the Accounting program in Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Service Area. Michelle began her professional life in Accounting, building on a major in the subject on the way to her bachelor’s degree in Business at Indiana University Kokomo. She spent eight years accounting in the manufacturing sector before bringing her business skills to Ivy Tech in 1993 as Business Office Director at the College’s Kokomo Campus. From that beginning, Michelle’s career grew along with Indiana’s community college. Over 30 years, Michelle took on ever-expanding roles with the College, becoming the Executive Director of Workforce and Economic Development, then the Executive Director of Finance, the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Campus President, and then Vice President for Operations for Northern Campuses before assuming her current role as Vice President for Internal Relations for the College statewide. Over the years, her work has helped shape the Kokomo Service Area. She developed and expanded apprenticeship and customized training programs, professional and personal courses, and workforce certification services. She had fiscal responsibility for the building project of the Logansport site. She helped the Kokomo campus move and thrive after an EF-3 tornado touched down in Kokomo during the first week of Fall 2016, devastating the Health Sciences facility. She advocated and helped secure state appropriations for a $43 million renovation and construction project of the Kokomo campus. At the state level, she helped shape the 2017 College restructure and has supported and responded to the day-to-day operational management of the 19 campuses to ensure equitable student experiences and workforce alignment. Michelle has served on multiple community boards and college committees throughout her career, with intentional focus on strategy. She attributes her years of success to embracing change, those who mentored and gave her opportunities for professional growth, working with amazing colleagues across the state, and an organizational mission that she fell in love with on day one, and is still passionate about, 30 years later. Please join us in saluting Michelle and her years of service, mentorship, and friendship through a donation to her “Accounting for Your Future” scholarship.
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Dr. Meredith L. Carter Memorial Fund
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Dr. Meredith Lee Carter of Carmel, Indiana passed away on September 5, 2023 surrounded by his family and his loving wife of 60 years. He was born on a small farm on May 27, 1936 in Cutler, Indiana to Leona and Cleon Carter. He was the first of fourteen children. A lifelong supporter of Ivy Tech, Meredith championed Ivy Tech everywhere he went. A basketball star at Cutler high school, he received a scholarship to Butler University where he became known affectionately as "Stretch". During college he worked at the Indiana State House where he met the love of his life Nellie Elizabeth Carter (Karnes). They were married on December 22, 1962.  He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Butler and eventually earned his Doctorate in Educational Administration from Ball State. After his tenure as a biology teacher and an administrator, he became the Academic Dean of Ivy Tech in 1971 and later became the Vice President/Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis from 1983-2004. Dr. "Stretch" Carter imparted his wisdom and knowledge to countless numbers of students, preparing them for promising futures. He consulted with business leaders and government officials, developing cooperative relationships with business, industry, educational institutions and state and local government. He was able to foster agreements with Indiana University and Purdue as well as other local and international colleges. He helped to make Ivy Tech Community College into a thriving educational hub.
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South Bend Campus Black Student Union
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
Sheila K. Johnson Fund
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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. <strong>About Sheila K. Johnson</strong>: 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. <strong>Why Donate?</strong> <strong>Express Your Gratitude</strong>: 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. <strong>Leave a Legacy</strong>: 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. <strong>Make a Difference</strong>: 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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In Memory of President Emeritus Gerald Lamkin
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The Ivy Tech Community College family mourns the loss of President Emeritus, Gerald Lamkin. Gerald began his career at Ivy Tech in 1967 as a part-time management and accounting instructor. Later, he became an administrator for the Anderson, Connersville, Marion, Muncie, and Richmond campuses and vice president for regional operations in 1979. Gerald became president of Ivy Tech Community College in 1983. During his tenure, President Lamkin led the growth of Ivy Tech from a vocational and technical school to an institution with more than 100,000 students and 23 campuses at the time. A five-time recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest honor an Indiana governor can bestow, Lamkin volunteered and served on numerous community boards and organizations. Please join us in remembering President Emeritus Lamkin with a gift in his memory to the Gerald and Louise Lamkin Scholarship.
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R. Louie Gonzalez Retirement
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Please join us as we honor and thank R. Louie Gonzalez, Chancellor Ivy Tech Lake County campus for many years as a colleague, leader, educator, and friend.
Please join us as we honor and thank R. Louie Gonzalez, Chancellor Ivy Tech Lake County campus for many years as a colleague, leader, educator, and friend. Louie Gonzalez has dedicated most of his professional life to making sure Northwest Indiana residents have access to quality post-secondary education. A graduate of Calumet College of St. Joseph, Louie worked briefly in the business sector but returned to Calumet College as an admissions counselor. It was there that he found his true calling in higher education.  Louie also worked in admissions at Indiana University Northwest before moving on to Ivy Tech Community College, where he has spent nearly 36 years. He has served as Assistant Dean of Students and as President of what was at that time the East Chicago Campus. Since 2017, he has served as Chancellor of the college’s Lake County Campus, with locations in Crown Point, East Chicago, and Gary.  Louie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Calumet College of St. Joseph and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Indiana University Northwest. He has built the Lake County Campus into a flourishing campus community.  Currently, Louie serves as a board member for various agencies, including the Salvation Army of Lake County, Goodwill Excel Centers, Northwest Indiana Workforce Board, and St. Catherine’s Hospital. In addition, he sits on the board of directors for the Center of Workforce Innovations, Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, and the Northwest Indiana Community Action. Louie received the Sagamore of the Wabash for serving as Port Commissioner and Chairman of the Indiana Port Commission. On a side note, Louie is an avid Chicago CUBS fan.
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Jewel Diller Scholarship
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After over 30 years of service to Ivy Tech, we want to honor Jewel by allowing her colleagues and loved ones to give in honor of this incredible milestone!
After over 30 years of service to Ivy Tech, we want to honor Jewel by allowing her colleagues and loved ones to give in honor of this incredible milestone! After more than three decades of dedicated service to Ivy Tech Community College, Assistant Vice President for Nursing Dr. Jewel Diller, will retire on June 30, 2023. In honor of this great achievement, join us to help reach $10,000 to endow a scholarship that will be named after Jewel as we celebrate her! Jewel has served the nursing program through various capacities at the Fort Wayne campus before transitioning to her role at Systems Office in 2017. Jewel demonstrated a commitment and enthusiasm at every level to supporting Ivy Tech students, practical and associate-level nursing in Indiana, and the nursing field. In Jewel’s words, “The college’s mission has resonated with me from day one. I believe in working to make a difference in the lives of others, and Ivy Tech Community College has been a great place to live out that belief.” As AVP, Jewel has led several major initiatives, including an accreditation transition, the nursing expansion, and a multiyear curriculum revision that will decrease barriers to admission and success and position students to learn through clinical decision-making models better aligned to current practice expectations. Jewel’s leadership and vision have continued to move nursing at Ivy Tech forward, and we are grateful for the positive changes Jewel has made for our students and community. Please join me in thanking Jewel for her dedication to Ivy Tech, our team, and all those we serve.
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Kimberly “Kim” Butts Veteran Scholarship
Kimberly “Kim” Butts Veteran Scholarship
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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. <p>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.</p> 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. <strong>About Kim</strong> 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
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 <strong>Transcending Boundaries</strong> 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, <a href="http://statista.com">statista.com</a> 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. <strong>We must disrupt the trend now.</strong>  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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