The Office of University Events has the honor of overseeing and participating in some of Indiana University’s most treasured occasions, including Freshman Induction, Founders Day, Commencement, awards ceremonies, building dedications, and many others. We warmly invite you to join us for the festivities.
Commencement is a special time for the entire university community, celebrating the achievements and bright future of our graduating students. The Office of University Events is pleased to take part in honoring their accomplishments.
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Indiana University confers upon its most academically distinguished undergraduates the designation of Founders Scholar. These students are honored at an annual event, the IU Bloomington Honors Convocation. The Honors Convocation is one of the traditional activities that mark Founders Day, the annual celebration of IU’s founding in 1820. The 2018 Honors Convocation will be held on Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m. in the IU Auditorium.
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GradFair is an easy way to take care of all your Commencement needs in one place, at one time. Winter 2017 IU Bloomington graduates: Join us on Tuesday, October 17, anytime between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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Freshman Induction is a key component of the first day of Welcome Week. Along with two other important events during a student’s years at IU—the annual IU Bloomington Honors Convocation and Commencement—it is a celebration of academic aspirations and success. The 2018–19 Freshman Induction ceremony will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.
Learn more about the Freshman Induction CeremonyThe Office of University Events reports to the Office of the Vice President for Engagement under the leadership of Bill Stephan, Indiana University’s Vice President for Engagement. We organize and support IU’s premier events.
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