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2009 IU Conference and Reunion: Closing Banquet (Seoul, South Korea)Between 250 and 300 alumni, supporters, and friends of Indiana University attended the closing banquet of the IU International Alumni Conference and Reunion on June 6, 2009. |
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2009 IU Conference and Reunion: Reception for Admitted Students (Seoul, South Korea)Chris Viers, Associate Vice President for International Services, welcomes a crowd of approximately three hundred admitted Korean students and their parents on June 6, 2009. |
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2009 IU Conference and Reunion: The Deans and Others (Seoul, South Korea)Vice President for International Affairs Patrick O’Meara welcomes the crowd on June 6, 2009 at the Indiana University International Alumni Conference and Reunion in Seoul, South Korea. |
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2009 IU Conference and Reunion: Opening Banquet (Seoul, South Korea)A banner welcomes participants to the 2009 Indiana University International Alumni Conference and Reunion in Seoul, South Korea on June 5, 2009. |
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Chungcheongnam-do KoreaPresident McRobbie greets IU alumnus and Vice Governor of the Chungnam Province on June 4, 2009 in Korea Dong-Wan Kim. Vice Governor Kim earned a Master of Public Affairs degree from SPEA. |
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IU Bloomington 2009 Spring CommencementPresident McRobbie (left), University Grand Marshal Edwin Marshall, and Board of Trustees President Stephen Ferguson march through the graduates during the morning ceremony at IU Bloomington Saturday, May 9, 2009. |
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Little 500President McRobbie and Congressman Baron Hill wave to the crowd from the Little 500 pace car at the start of the men’s race Saturday, April 25th. |
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WFIU's "Just You & Me" with President McRobbiePresident McRobbie speaks on the air Friday, April 24 during WFIU’s daily jazz program “Just You & Me,” produced/hosted by Joe Bourne. |
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Hutton Honors College DedicationIU President Michael McRobbie happily receives the ceremonial key at the Hutton Honors College Dedication on April 8, 2009. |
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IU President Emeritus Myles Brand receives an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters DegreeIU President Emeritus Myles Brand poses with his honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree awarded by President McRobbie during the IU Bloomington Honors Convocation on Sunday, March 29, 2009. |
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Hoosiers for Higher Education Statehouse Visit and Indiana Innovation Alliance DayFebruary 17, 2009, was a day to celebrate the Indiana Innovation Alliance between Indiana University and Purdue University. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends from both universities used the opportunity to connect with legislators and show our collaborative spirit. President McRobbie makes a case for the Indiana Innovation Alliance between IU and Purdue. |
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2008 Winter CommencementPresident McRobbie (right) presents Dr. John R. Seffrin, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Cancer Society, with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during December 20th’s commencement ceremony. |
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IU Delegation to South Korea and China: Beijing ForumIU President McRobbie addressed leaders of several of the world’s premier research universities during the Fifth Beijing Forum on Nov. 7 at the prestigious Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. As part of a panel session on international cooperation and university development, he discussed IU’s efforts toward greater internationalization. |
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IU Delegation to South Korea and China: Visit to the Samsung Foundation and the Samsung Advanced Institute of TechnologyOn Nov. 4, President McRobbie is greeted by Dr. Kwan Rim of the Samsung Foundation and the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology while Laurie Burns McRobbie and Vice President Patrick O’Meara look on. |
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IU Delegation to South Korea and China: Visit to Sungkyunkwan UniversityOn Monday, Nov. 3, the IU delegation visited the Seoul campus of Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), where leaders from both institutions signed a general agreement of friendship and cooperation. SKKU also awarded President McRobbie an honorary doctor of science degree. Founded in 1398, SKKU is one of South Korea’s leading research institutions. |
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IU Delegation to South Korea and China: Yonsei University VisitPresident McRobbie and the IU delegation traveled to Yonsei University in Seoul on Monday, Nov. 3, where they met with Yonsei President Han-Joong Kim and other representatives of the university to discuss possibilities of collaboration. One of South Korea's oldest and most highly regarded research universities, Yonsei University features 17 IU graduates among its faculty. |
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IU Delegation to South Korea and China: IU Korea Alumni Association DinnerOn Sunday, Nov. 2, in Seoul, the IU delegation attended a dinner with the IU Korea Alumni Association and Se-Ung Lee, chairman of the Board of Seoul Cyber University. More than 1,200 of IU's 6,000 international students come from Korea each year, and the alumni club in Seoul has more than 1,000 members, making it one of the largest IU alumni groups in the world. |
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IU Delegation to South Korea and China: IU Korea Alumni Association ConcertSoon after arriving in the Republic of Korea, the IU delegation attended a Jacobs School of Music alumni concert. The concert was followed by a reception with the IU Korea Alumni Association. One of the IU delegation’s goals for the visit is to strengthen its links with the country’s musical life. |
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State of the University AddressIndiana University President Michael A. McRobbie delivered his first State of the University address on Oct. 14, 2008 at the IUPUI campus. In the address, McRobbie provided an update on the strategic priorities he announced during his 2007 inaugural address and discussed IU's progress over the last year in achieving new heights of excellence in education and research. |
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Simon Cancer Center DedicationSeven hundred people were expected for the dedication ceremony of the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center at IUPUI Aug. 21, 2008. In addition to the presentation of the building, President McRobbie honored Bren Simon with an honorary degree and presented the President's Medal to Simon Cancer Center Director Stephen Williams. |
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Construction TourBefore the beginning of the fall semester, Indiana University President Michael McRobbie toured the construction sites of new buildings on the Bloomington Campus. |
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IU Day at the State FairPresident McRobbie spent August 7 at IU Day at the Indiana State Fair. The day was packed with performances and rallies that showcased IU’s contributions to the state, from improving Hoosier health to building a better Hoosier economy. |
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University Medal CeremonyPresident McRobbie awarded the University Medal to Curt Simic, only the eighth person to receive the honor, in a ceremony on June 12, 2008. Simic retired in June 2008 after serving as president of the IU Foundation for 20 years. |
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I-Light AnnouncementOn June 20, 2008, President McRobbie announced the completion of I-Light, a high-speed, fiber-optic network that will provide every public and private college campus in Indiana with digital communications at least 20 times faster than a typical home Internet connection. |
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2008 CommencementPresident McRobbie presided over the 2008 commencement ceremonies at the various IU campuses. At the IU Bloomington commencement on May 3, he presented an honorary degree to Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, an honor that reflects the close relationship between Liberia and Indiana University. |
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2008 HighlightsPresident McRobbie has been working hard this year to meet his goals for the university: enhancing IU’s presence in the world by meeting with meeting with China’s ambassador to the United States; working to provide more Hoosiers with a high-quality education by collaborating with Indiana community colleges; and more. |
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Trip to China: BeijingPresident McRobbie led a 10-member Indiana University delegation to China from Nov. 24 to Dec.1. During the visit, McRobbie and members of the delegation met with the China chapter of the Indiana University Alumni Association, including graduates of the Kelley School of Business. |
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Trip to China: ShanghaiPresident McRobbie and the IU delegation spent their first day in China in Shanghai. They spent the day meeting university and international program officials such as East China Normal University Vice President Qun Chen. In the evening McRobbie spoke briefly at a dinner hosted by the Shanghai branch of the IU Alumni Association’s China Chapter. |
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2007 HighlightsIt’s been a busy year for President McRobbie—not only was he officially inaugurated as IU’s 18th President this fall, he also participated in the first annual “Celebrate IU” Week, met with Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels, welcomed world-renowned speakers, and more. View some of the highlights from McRobbie’s first year as IU’s president. |
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Robing and ProcessionDeans and delegates from IU’s eight campuses participated in the procession to the IU Auditorium for the inaugural ceremony. University Grand Marshal Edwin Marshall, the vice president for diversity, equity, and multicultural affairs, led the procession, carrying the IU mace. |
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Inauguration CeremonyThe IU community, delegates of universities from around the world, and McRobbie’s friends and family—some all the way from Australia—gathered in the IU Auditorium to honor McRobbie at the inauguration ceremony on October 18, 2007. |
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Inaugural ReceptionPresident McRobbie’s colleagues, family, and friends shared their congratulations at the public reception following the ceremony at the IU Auditorium. |
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Inaugural ConcertThe IU Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by David Effron, performed at the inauguration concert with featured soloist André Watts, an internationally celebrated pianist and Jacobs School faculty member. |
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