The IU LGBTQ+ Alumni Association wants to thank our donors, award recipients, attendees, community volunteers, board members, alumni association staff for making the 2019 Celebration Weekend a roaring success!
Jeff Richardson, the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award garnered a standing ovation from a crowd of nearly 200 guests on Friday, February 1st in the IMU Tudor Room. Tears and applauses were heard throughout the room when the awardees made their remarks and collected their awards. Student Spirit Award Recipients were Sean Harrington, Quinn Titus, and Sydney Ziegler; the Staff Award was presented to Jenifer Berry; the Faculty Spirit Award recipient was Brian Dodge; the Department Spirit Award was presented to the Office of Scholarships; the School Spirit Award recipient was the Office of the Dean of SPEA; and Doug Bauder was presented with the distinction of Honorary Alumnus of Indiana University for his outstanding career of serving the queer community.
The Silent Auction, which took place at the beautiful FAR Center for Contemporary Arts on Saturday, February 2nd goes down in history for raising more money than our previous Silent Auctions! The IU LGBTQ+ AA was able to raise over $8,000 during the three-hour event when bidding closed just before 6pm. Attendees included students, faculty, staff, and community supporters. All of the proceeds from the event will help fund LGBTQ+ student scholarships as well as queer programming organized by the IU LGBTQ+ AA.
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