Celebrating 150 Years of Excellence and Impact at ¹û¶³´«Ã½
Welcome to the official hub for ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s 150th Anniversary! Explore our rich history, upcoming events, and ways to join the celebration. Be part of this milestone as we honor ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s legacy and future!
Key Anniversary Events
International Institution Partner Visit
April 14–17
¹û¶³´«Ã½ 150th Anniversary in a Box
Celebrate ¹û¶³´«Ã½'s 150th anniversary! You'll receive a stress squirrel, stainless travel mug, pennant, koozie, bumper sticker, microfiber cloth, phone wallet, silicone wine glass, t-shirt, musical stuffed bear, and Mardi Gras beads with plastic logo'd medallion.
Order your box today, while supplies last!
¹û¶³´«Ã½ Sesquicentennial Story
News
¹û¶³´«Ã½ Continuing Sesquicentennial Celebration with Tree Dedication April 22
¹û¶³´«Ã½ will continue its sesquicentennial celebration with a commemorative tree dedication on April 22 at 4:00 p.m.
The Moth Brings Acclaimed Storytelling Keynote to ¹û¶³´«Ã½ on March 31
¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s Lively Arts will host a special keynote and live storytelling performance celebrating ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s 150th Anniversary featuring The Moth, the internationally renowned storytelling organization, on Tuesday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Auditorium. The event will take place on ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s campus and is open to students, faculty, staff, and the community.
¹û¶³´«Ã½, Mountains Health Formalize Strategic Collaboration
On January 30, ¹û¶³´«Ã½ and Mountains Health formalized the establishment of a collaboration designed to advance the health and wellness of the region, focusing on addressing rural healthcare needs.
More Reasons to Celebrate: Campaign Launches During Sesquicentennial Kickoff
On the day ¹û¶³´«Ã½ officially began celebrating the 150-year anniversary of its founding as Indiana State Normal School, it also launched its largest-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, called Impact 150. It was the Saturday before the start of fall classes, and under a hot August sun, the stadium parking lots came alive with a carnival to kick off the celebration.
Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive
As part of ¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s 150th Anniversary, the Career and Professional Development Center is excited to announce our Suit-Up and Stock-Up Drive, running from October 1 to October 30.Â
Upcoming Events
Alumni Stories
For general inquiries about anniversary events or website issues, please email us at ¹û¶³´«Ã½-150@iup.edu.
