Bloomington— Ivy Tech Foundation will launch Ivy Tech Day at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 8, marking Ivy Tech Community College’s third annual day of giving. As part of the celebration, City of Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will officially declare April 8 as Ivy Tech Day in the community and will read the proclamation on the Bloomington campus at 12:45 p.m. Ivy Tech Bloomington will host events throughout the day, inviting students, alumni, employees, partners, and the public to participate.
Campus events:
- 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Ivy Tech Day Drinks + Coffee Cart, Yellowwood Cafe
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Taco Tuesday Buffet, Shreve Hall
- 12:45 p.m. Mayor Kerry Thomson Proclaims Ivy Tech Day, Shreve Hall
- 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Paint it Forward by Numbers, Shreve Hall
- All Day: Make Changes with your Change Donation Bucket, Commons
- All Day: Program Basket Prize Raffle, Commons
- All Day: Friendship Bracelet Bar, Commons
This is Ivy Tech’s third annual day of giving aimed at generating resources for the college’s more than 200,000 students statewide, including the more than 11,000 students at the Bloomington campus. Funds raised will directly help students complete their education and launch into successful careers.
Last year, the college’s annual day of giving raised more than $400,000 for Ivy Tech students across Indiana. Ivy Tech Bloomington raised $40,378 or 10% of all funds raised for student support.
Anyone can contribute on Ivy Tech Day at ivytech.edu/giveday starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 8.
About the Ivy Tech Foundation
The Ivy Tech Foundation provides support for Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student tuition. Its overall program of work focuses on meeting student needs. Invest IN Ivy Tech, our recently completed $340 million statewide fundraising campaign, provides greater opportunity for each of the college’s 19 campuses to educate, train, and support all 92 counties in Indiana.
About Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
