IU First Lady Burns McRobbie (left) talks to IU Kokomo Chancellor Susan Sciame-Giesecke (right).Indiana University inducted 246 individuals into its most prestigious donor recognition society, the Presidents Circle, which honors individuals whose lifetime giving to IU has reached $100,000. IU President Michael A. McRobbie and IU Foundation President Dan Smith presided over the ceremony.IU Foundation President Dan Smith welcomes donors and their families to the annual induction luncheon in Alumni Hall on the IU Bloomington campus.
New Presidents Circle members were presented with a personalized medallion cast with a portion of the original carillon bells that once rang in the IU Bloomington Student Building. In addition, their names were added to the interactive donor wall display, located in the Indiana Memorial Union. Established in 1992, the Presidents Circle is named for IU presidents, from first president Andrew Wylie to current president Michael A. McRobbie.IU President Michael A. McRobbie delivers his remarks during the President's Circle Induction Ceremony. Collectively, the 2016 inductees have given more than $64.5 million to the university in their lifetimes. Among the many areas supported by the 246 inductees are the Lilly Library, IU Athletics, and the departments of chemistry and criminal justice.IU President Michael A. McRobbie (right) mingles with guests after the Presidents Circle induction luncheon.IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie (right) talks to guests after the Presidents Circle induction luncheon.IU President Michael A. McRobbie poses for a photo with Jonlee Andrews and Dan Smith, who were among the 246 new members inducted into the Presidents Circle.
