Bloomington — Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Foundation will kick off at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 23. At Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Bloomington, there will be multiple opportunities to participate in celebrating the college throughout the day and the community is invited to campus to get involved.

Campus events:

  • All Day: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Photobooth
  • All Day: Dine-to-donate at Mother Bear’s pizza (both locations)
  • 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Gabel’s Bagels Bar
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Chancellor Coyne Cookout
  • 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Mocktails by Hospitality Students
  • 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Pie that Person
  • 5 p.m.: Pie the Chancellor Raffle

This is the college’s second annual day of giving aimed at assisting the college’s more than 190,000 students statewide, including the more than 11,500 students at the Bloomington campus. Funds go toward area of greatest need and includes scholarships and emergency funding that helps students prepare to launch into successful careers.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Bloomington contributes nearly $79 million annually to the regional economy, including a net impact of nearly $52 million from alumni working in the region. 93% of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios graduates stay in Indiana to pursue their careers.

Anyone can contribute on Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Day at starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on April 23. Alumni and friends are invited to participate. The inaugural Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Day in 2023 inspired 2,032 gifts totaling more than $243,000 statewide.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios Bloomington () is located at 200 Daniels Way on the westside. Parking is free.

About Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵios 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.