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Signature Projects

Explore the Bicentennial Signature Projects

Signature Projects were endorsed by the Steering Committee, IU President McRobbie, and the Board of Trustees. These projects, organized by the Office of the Bicentennial, had a large impact, enhancing IU’s reputation, serving multiple constituencies, and clearly advancing Bicentennial goals.

Lectures, Reunions, and Conferences

International Education at the Crossroads Symposium

Demonstrated the university’s commitment to foreign language instruction
Higher Education Symposium

A symposium series focused on the future of higher education and IU
Beyond Boundaries: Indiana Academies Symposium

Promoted cross-disciplinary research, discussion, and collaboration
Conference Sponsorships

National and international conferences held on IU’s campuses
Bicentennial Lecture Series

Major speakers visited IU’s campuses

Public Art and Campus Beautification Program

Indiana University Public Art Strategic Plan

Developed a strategic plan that will define a renewed commitment to public art on every IU campus
Heritage Preservation, Campus Beauty, and Public Art

Preserving IU’s history for generations to come

Heritage and Legacy Programs

Bicentennial Archives Development and Deployment Project

Developed and enhanced access to university archival collections
Bicentennial Oral History Project

Recorded oral history interviews with IU alumni, faculty, and staff to supplement archival records
Bridging the Visibility Gap

Honored the significant contributions that minorities and women made to Indiana University
Data Visualization

Experienced IU’s past in a whole new way
Indiana University Historical Marker Program

Marked people, places, events, and organizations of historical significance to Indiana University
Museum of IU

Showcased the history of IU and its collections from university archives, museums, and galleries

Public Programs and Outreach

Bicentennial Alumni Community Events

Developed exciting programs for IUAA communities
Bicentennial Professors

Engaged Hoosiers throughout the state on a variety of topics

Bicentennial Publication and Media Series

Publicized the IU Bicentennial through historically rich publications and multimedia content
Bicentennial Speaker Bureau

Provided speakers who talked about IU history, people, places, and traditions
Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit

The big red bus has traveled all over the state

CitizIN App

IU engaged with Indiana's school systems and expanded learning opportunities

Faculty Research Day

Faculty shared diverse research interests on each IU campus

Academic and Extracurricular Innovations

Bicentennial Time Capsules

Time capsules were created for the IU Bicentennial
Traditions and Cultures of IU Course Expansion

Created courses focused on IU history
Grand Expedition

Highlighted and celebrated IU’s pioneering overseas study programs

Recognition Projects

Bicentennial Medal

Honored distinguished and distinctive service
Honorary Indiana University Alumni Designation

Recognized valued friends of Indiana University
Bicentennial Scholarships

Learn more about scholarships that were created during the Bicentennial