The Hoosier Philanthropy Conference was held at the Indiana Historical Society In Indianapolis. The two-day conference, entitled "Understanding the Past, Planning the Future," examined the role that philanthropy plays in the development of Indiana’s public life. The conference aimed to deepen the understanding of how philanthropic action has and can continue to advance the public good. IU President Michael A. McRobbie spoke at the event, and IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie attended the conference.Dwight Burlingame, professor of philanthropic studies and the Glenn Family Chair in Philanthropy at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, delivers the lunch keynote entitled, "Hoosier Philanthropy in National Context: Challenges and Trends.”IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie listens to the lunch keynote address during the Hoosier Philanthropy Conference.IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie mingles with conference speakers and attendees at the Hoosier Philanthropy Conference.IU President Michael A. McRobbie introduces keynote speaker N. Clay Robbins, who is chairman of the board and president and CEO of the Lilly Endowment Inc., during the Hoosier Philanthropy Conference.IU President Michael A. McRobbie shakes hands with President and CEO of the Lilly Endowment Inc. N. Clay Robbins.From left to right: Patrick Rooney, associate dean for academic affairs and research in the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; Amir Pasic, Eugene R. Tempel dean and professor of philanthropic studies in the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy; IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar; N. Clay Robbins, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO of Lilly Endowment Inc.; IU President Michael A. McRobbie; and Gregory Witkowski, associate professor of philanthropic studies in the IUPUI Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, pose for a photo during the Hoosier Philanthropy Conference.IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie listens to a speaker during the Hoosier Philanthropy Conference.IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie (right) poses for a photo with Sarah Beggs, chief of staff to the IU Foundation Office of the President.
