Indiana University

This article is about the Indiana University system. For the system's founding campus, see Indiana University Bloomington. For other uses, see Indiana University (disambiguation).
Not to be confused with Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Indiana University
Latin: Indianensis Universitas
Motto Lux et Veritas
(Light and Truth)
Type Public University system
Established January 20, 1820
Endowment $1.735 billion
President Michael McRobbie
Academic staff
 8,733 university-wide[1]
Students 110,436 university-wide[1]
Undergraduates 89,176 university-wide[1]
Postgraduates 21,260 university-wide[1]
Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana
Campus 3,640 acres (14.7 km2) across 9 campuses[1]
Colors Cream and Crimson          
Mascot No current official mascot.
Affiliations CIC
ORAU
Website www.iu.edu

Indiana University (IU) is a multi-campus public university system in the state of Indiana, United States.[2] Indiana University has a combined student body of more than 110,000 students, including approximately 46,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University Bloomington campus and approximately 31,000 students enrolled at the Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus.[1]

Campuses

The "core campuses" of Indiana University are located in Bloomington and Indianapolis.[3]

In addition to its two core campuses, Indiana University comprises seven smaller campuses and two extensions spread throughout Indiana. The smaller campuses are:[8]

The centers/extensions are:

Future projects include;

Endowment

According to the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), the value of the endowment of the Indiana University and affiliated foundations is over $1.57 billion.[9]

Awards

Indiana University has three medals to recognize individuals.[10]


Indiana University has a number of ways to recognize the accomplishments of faculty.[12]

Symbols

The Mace, a symbol of authority dating back to medieval times, when it was a studded, club-like weapon that was made of iron and could break armor. It later would be used in processions of city mayors and other dignitaries, and became an emblem of order and authority during academic ceremonies. The staff of IU's Mace is 30 inches long and made of polished ebony encircled with four brass, gold-plated collars and entwined by swirled gold bands. Atop the staff is a globe of plated brass with four flat sides. The sides of the globe are embossed with IU's seal, the seal of the state of Indiana, the emblematic initials "IU," and the donor inscription. The Mace was presented to the university by Indiana Alpha of Phi Delta Theta in 1949. Mounted on the globe of the Mace are 12 large synthetic jewels of blue sapphire, ruby, garnet and topaz. Atop this rests an eagle with outstretched wings.

The Jewel and Chain of Office is worn by the university president at ceremonial occasions. The Jewel of Office is handcrafted of gold-plated sterling silver and precious jewels. Each part of the design has a symbolic meaning that reflects IU's historic origin and educational mission, noting such things as the number of states in the Union when the university was founded in 1820 (22 states), the year Indiana became a state (1816), and the years that mark IU's evolution from a seminary to a university (1820, 1828 and 1838). The jewels in the item include emeralds, sapphires, topaz, rubies and diamonds. The Jewel of Office was presented to the university in 1946 by the Pi chapter of Beta Theta Pi. The Chain of Office was donated to the university in 1958 by the Lambda chapter of Sigma Chi. The chain is handcrafted of gold-plated sterling silver and contains 44 linked panels, eight of which are engraved with the names of the presidents who have served the university since the Jewel of Office was first worn as the symbol of the presidency.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "2011-12 IU Factbook". Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana). Retrieved 2012-06-16.
  2. ↑ "CHE: Institutional Missions". Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  3. ↑ "Campuses: Indiana University". Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "About". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Schools". Indiana University Bloomington. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "About IUPUI". Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Schools". Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Regional Campus Agreement
  9. ↑ "U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2011 Endowment Market Value and Percentage Change in Endowment Market Value from FY 2010 to FY 2011" (PDF). NACUBO and Commonfund Institute. Retrieved 2012-02-24.
  10. 1 2 3 4 "Medals". Indiana University Office of University Ceremonies. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  11. ↑ "IU President McRobbie presents University Medal to Elinor and Vincent Ostrom". Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  12. ↑ "Medals". Indiana University Office of University Ceremonies. Retrieved 2010-02-20.

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