About the Exhibit
This exhibit featured four main sections that explored the impact that Indiana University has had on the state of Indiana. Each section featured items from IU’s collections, historical images, and an interactive touch screen featuring videos. These sections were supported by two additional portions that featured 3D print models and two virtual reality headsets.
IU is all around
This section detailed how the people, ideas, and innovations of IU are a part of the fabric of Indiana.
IU is knowledge
This part of the exhibit explored how IU has shaped our understanding in the areas of medicine, health, human behavior, education, astronomy, and natural sciences.
IU is community
IU campuses have been central places for citizens to come together to embrace their favorite teams, take in world-class arts, learn about history and culture, and be part of one community.
IU serves you
IU has its most creative minds working to make your community and the world a better place. In this section, guests explored IU’s economic impact on how Indiana has affected the globe.
3D replicas and virtual reality
In the supporting sections, guests viewed 3D replicas of Showalter Fountain, a Megalonyx jeffersonii fossil, and the Old Oaken Bucket. Virtual reality experiences included tours of IU’s campuses across the state and unique places where IU conducts research such as underwater shipwrecks.