Ivy Tech Day 2025

 On April 8, your support helps us Give students the resources they need to succeed, Grow opportunities for their future, and empower them to Go further than they ever imagined. With every gift, you're making an incredible impact on students across the state, breaking down barriers to higher education and creating brighter futures. Together, we can create real, lasting change. 


Calling All Ivy Tech Alumni!

Celebrate Ivy Tech Day by sharing your journey! Post a photo from your graduation or show us where you are now. Let’s inspire future generations and reconnect with fellow alumni. Don’t forget to use #IvyTechDayAlumni2025 in your post! If you do, you may just receive a special something in the mail!

Tag us and spread the Ivy Tech pride!


Participating Groups
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Anderson
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Bloomington Campus
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Columbus
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Evansville
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Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County
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Hamilton County
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Indianapolis
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Kokomo
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Lafayette
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Lake County
Lawrenceburg Tile Image
Lawrenceburg
Madison Tile Image
Madison
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Marion
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Muncie-Henry Co.
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Richmond
South Bend-Elkhart Tile Image
South Bend-Elkhart
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Sellersburg
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Terre Haute
Valparaiso Tile Image
Valparaiso
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Statewide
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Madison Campus 1:1 Matching Gift
The first $500 to the Madison campus will be matched by Raven Hudson.
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Kokomo's Rita Jackson Let’s Get Started 1:1 Match
Help us get off to a great start! The first $2,500 in gifts will be matched by retiree Rita Jackson. Her generous gift will bring our giving day total to $5,000!
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis Faculty/Staff Matching Gift
When an Indianapolis faculty or staff member gives on Ivy Tech Day, it will be matched up to $5,000.
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Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg Friendship State Bank 1:1 Match
Friendship State Bank will match dollar for dollar the first $1,000 in donations to Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg!
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South Bend-Elkhart Chancellor Patrick Englert Challenge
Once $2,000 is given to Ivy Tech South Bend-Elkhart, another $2,000 will be unlocked thanks to the generosity of Chancellor Patrick Englert.
$2,000
Columbus Campus $10,000 Challenge
For every $2,000 to the Columbus Campus, $2,000 additional dollars will be added. For every $3,000 to the Columbus Campus, $3,000 will be added. For every $5,000 to the Columbus Campus, $5,000 will be added. All thanks to Jodi and Mike Engelstad!
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$2,500
Kokomo Campus Moving Toward the Goal 1:1 Challenge
When a total of $12,500 has been raised, an anonymous donor will donate $2,500 to Ivy Tech Kokomo! Their generous gift will bring our giving day total to $15,000.
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$1,000
Kokomo's Midnight Kick-off: Lead the Way Challenge
Calling all night owls! Retiree Michelle Simmons will unlock $1,000 once the first 10 gifts of Ivy Tech Day are received starting at midnight.
10 Gift Goal
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$1,000
All in for Ivy Kokomo Employee Challenge
Attention All Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area employees! James Fitzgerald, Program Chair for Business Administration, will unlock $1,000 when 100 employees donate on Ivy Tech Day!
100 Donor Goal
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$500
Kokomo Alumni Pride Challenge
Attention all Ivy Tech graduates! When 40 alumni make a gift, Campus Trustee and Distinguished Alumna Karen McLean (’89) will unlock $500.
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$2,000
Kokomo Campus Banking on You For 200 Gifts Challenge
Community First Bank of Indiana is proud to support Ivy Tech students! When 200 gifts are received, $2,000 from each Kokomo bank branch will be unlocked—totaling $6,000 for students’ success. This is more than a donation—it’s an investment in Ivy Tech students and the communities they’ll shape. This gift is in memory of Bill Hingst, longtime bank board chair and Ivy Tech donor, whose legacy of giving back continues to inspire.
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$500
Kokomo's Circle of Ivy, Women in Philanthropy Challenge
When 55 members of the Kokomo, Logansport and Peru Circle of Ivy donate, Nancy Rhodes, Kokomo charter member, will unlock $500.
55 Donor Goal
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$2,000
Indianapolis Campus Alumni Giving Challenge
If 25 gifts are made by alumni by 3PM. $2,000 will unlock.
25 Donor Goal
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$2,500
Indianapolis Campus Early Bird Challenge
When 80 gifts are made by 10:00AM, $2,500 will be unlocked for the Indianapolis campus.
80 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Ivy Tech Indianapolis Banking on You for 100 Gifts Challenge
When a total of 100 gifts are received, $1,000 will be unlocked thanks to Community First Bank of Indiana.
100 Gift Goal
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$500
Kokomo Service Area Student Lunch Challenge
When 15 students join Vice Chancellor Theresa Murphy for lunch, Dr. Murphy will unlock $500 to support student success.
15 Donor Goal
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$1,000
$5,000 Lake County Campus Challenge
For every 10 gifts to the Lake County Campus, $1,000 will be unlocked up to $5,000 thanks to the generosity of Alisa Hecimovich!
10 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Muncie Campus First Merchants Alumni Challenge
First Merchants Alumni Challenge: If 50 Ivy Tech alumni donate during Ivy Tech Day, First Merchants will unlock a $2,500 gift for Ivy Tech students! Alumni, this is your chance to give back and support the next generation of Ivy Tech graduates. Be sure to use the hashtags #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025
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$500
Muncie Campus City of Muncie Red Eye Challenge
Good morning, Muncie! Start your day with generosity! If 20 early risers donate between 12 AM – 8 AM, the City of Muncie will contribute an additional $500 to support Ivy Tech students. Your morning cup of coffee fuels your day—your gift fuels student success. Post pictures with your first cup of coffee and be sure to use the hashtags #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025
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$5,000
Ivy Tech Richmond Reid Health Challenge
When 75 gifts are received, Reid Health will unlock $5,000!
75 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Ivy Tech Richmond Alumni Challenge
Ivy Tech Richmond Chancellor Chad Bolser encourages all alumni to #Give2Ivy. Once 10 alumni give, $1,000 will be unlocked!
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Sellersburg Campus: Dress the Chancellor Challenge
After 150 gifts have been made to the Sellersburg campus, Chancellor Haire will wear a costume on the first day of Fall classes.
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Sellersburg Campus: Sweet Success: The Chancellor’s Ice Cream Challenge
Nothing is sweeter than giving back—except maybe free ice cream! When 50% of full-time employees give, Chancellor Haire will host a delicious Ice Cream Social to celebrate your generosity! Let’s come together, support our students, and earn a well-deserved sweet treat. Give today and let’s scoop up success!
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Kokomo Service Area Executive Leadership Challenge
When 100% of the Kokomo Service Area Executive Leadership has made a gift, Executive Director of Site Administration David Scheblo will unlock $400.
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Ivy Tech Marion Board of Trustees Challenge
When 100% of the Marion Campus Board of Trustees make a gift, Marion Trustee Dan Borgenheimer will unlock $1,000.
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Hamilton County Campus Grads Give Back Match
Donate an amount matching your graduation year (e.g., $20.25), and our Chancellor Rachel Kartz will match your gift, up to $500, to double the impact for Ivy Tech students!
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Muncie Campus Thrive Community Challenge
If 100 unique community members make a donation on Ivy Tech Day, Thrive Credit Union will contribute an additional $2,500. Join us in making a difference! Your participation not only supports education but also strengthens the ties to our community. Be sure to use the hashtags #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025
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Muncie Campus Mindfulness Matters Challenge
Mindfulness Matters Challenge: Take a moment to spread positivity and support Ivy Tech students! Join us on the 1st Floor Lobby of the Fisher Building and add a kudos, encouraging message, or mindfulness tip to the board. For every note added, Meridian Health Services will donate $5 to Ivy Tech students, up to $2,500. Your words can make an impact! Let’s come together and unlock smiles and funds. Be sure to use the hashtags #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Employee Giving!
Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann and Ivy Tech Foundation President Courtney have issued a statewide Employee Giving Challenge! The top three campuses with the highest percentage of employee giving will receive additional funding from the Presidents. Additionally, the first place winner will take home the traveling trophy and earn bragging rights, as well as a "Thank You" cookout hosted by the Presidents! Let's see which campus will bring home the trophy! #Give2Ivy #GrowIvyGrow
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Presidents' 10% Power Push
Get ready to level up and increase each campus's giving on Ivy Tech Day through the Presidents’ 10% Power Push challenge! For each campus that increases giving by at least 10%, they will receive additional funding for their campus!
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Traveling Chancellor Challenge!
President Sue Ellspermann and President Courtney Roberts have issued the Traveling Chancellor Challenge! That's right, we want to see what Ivy Tech Day looks like on your campus and in your community through social media! A campus can win the Traveling Chancellor Challenge by posting pictures and using #ChancellorChallenge. Student Government Association will vote on the most spirited and engaging campus and additional funding will be unlocked. Let's see those pictures for the #ChancellorChallenge!
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Who gets pied? Challenge!
Who gets Pied? Last year, Chancellor Englert took the pie when we met our campus goal, this year we want to do it a little differently! Jars will be displayed at both the South Bend and Elkhart campuses for the week leading up to Ivy Tech day with the faces of our Leadership Cabinet. YOU get to vote for who gets the Pie, $1 = 1 vote so bring your change! Voting is also available online for a minimum of $5, make sure to add a note for the vote!
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Sellersburg Campus 1:1 Matching Gift
The first $1,000 to the Sellersburg campus will be matched by Martin Padgett.
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Indianapolis Campus Alumni Matching Gift
All Indianapolis alumni gifts will be matched up to $2,500.
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Ivy Tech Anderson Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino 1:1 Match
Thanks to the generosity of Harrah's Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, the first $5,000 raised for Ivy Tech Anderson will be matched dollar for dollar.
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Richmond Campus Ahaus Tool & Engineering 1:1 Matching Gift
The first $5,000 to the Richmond campus will be matched by Ahaus Toolks & Engineering!
$1,000
Terre Haute Campus $10,000 Challenge
For every 10 donors who give, $1,000 will be unlocked by an anonymous donor, up to $10,000.
10 Donor Goal
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$2,500
Kokomo's Mark and Marcia Maple Keep the Momentum 1:1 Challenge
When a total of $7,500 has been raised, Ivy Tech Kokomo Campus Trustee, Mark and Marcia Maple, will donate $2,500! Their generous gift will bring our giving day total to $10,000!
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$2,500
Kokomo Campus Honoring President Ellspermann Challenge
When a total of $17,500 has been raised, Chancellor Ethan Heicher will donate $2,500 in honor of President Sue Ellspermann's service to the college. His generous gift will bring our giving day total to $20,000.
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$500
Kokomo Campus Employee Challenge
Dr. Nicholas and Lacy Capozzoli challenge all Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area employees to give! $500 will be unlocked when 50 employees donate on Ivy Tech Day!
50 Donor Goal
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$250
Pay It Forward Kokomo Alumni Challenge
It's time to show your Ivy Tech pride. When 20 alumni make a gift, State Foundation Director and Ivy Tech Distinguished Alumna Jennifer Hindman (’97) will unlock $250.
20 Donor Goal
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$2,500
Kokomo's 100 Gifts Challenge
When we reach our first 100 gifts, a generous donor will unlock $2,500 in celebration of Ivy Tech’s impact in preparing students for a successful future.
100 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Kokomo Campus First - Generation Challenge
Are you the first in your family to graduate from college? $2,000 will be unlocked when 30 First Generation students and/or graduates make a gift thanks to Campus Trustee Linda and Steve Gill.
30 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Anderson Campus $5,000 Challenge
For every 10 donors who give, $1,000 will be unlocked by an anonymous donor, up to $5,000.
10 Donor Goal
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$5,000
Ivy Tech Indianapolis Faculty/Staff Giving Challenge
If 75 gifts are made by Ivy Tech faculty and staff by 7 PM, $5,000 will be unlocked.
75 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Indianapolis Campus Lunch Rush Challenge
When 150 gifts are made by 1:00PM, $2,000 will be unlocked for the Indianapolis campus.
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$1,000
Ivy Tech Marion Employee Challenge
Dean Jetter challenges all Ivy Tech Marion employees to give! $1,000 will be unlocked when 20 employees donate on Ivy Tech Day!
20 Donor Goal
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$2,000
Hamilton County Campus Banking on You Challenge
Community First Bank of Indiana is proud to support Ivy Tech students! When 100 gifts are received, $2,000 from each Hamilton County bank branch will be unlocked—totaling $8,000 for students’ success. This is more than a donation—it’s an investment in Ivy Tech students and the communities they’ll shape. #Give2Ivy
100 Gift Goal
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$1,000
$5,000 Valparaiso Campus Challenge
For every 10 gifts to the Valparaiso campus, $1,000 will be unlocked up to $5,000 by an anonymous donor!
$10 Goal
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$250
Muncie Campus Citizens Bank Community Boost Challenge
If 25 donors from Henry County make a donation on Ivy Tech Day, Citizens Bank will contribute an additional $250. Henry County, this is your moment to boost support for Ivy Tech students and make an impact in your community! Be sure to use the hashtags #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025
25 Donor Goal
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$2,000
Ivy Tech Richmond Chancellor Challenge
Good news!! Chancellor Bolser has challenged us to reach a stretch goal of 50 gifts! Will you help us reach that goal? The Chancellor Challenge is supported by Smiley's Pub, First Bank Richmond, Meijer, B&F Plastics, and Primex Plastics.
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$8,000
$8,000 Richmond Campus Trustees Challenge
Help us reach 100 gifts! The Campus Trustees will give a total of $8,000 when Ivy Tech Richmond reaches the 100 gift goal.
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$1,000
Lafayette Campus $10,000 Challenge
For every 10 gifts, $1,000 will be unlocked by Lafayette Campus State Board, Campus Board, and Leadership, up to $8,000.
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Sellersburg Campus: Dress for Success: Employee Giving Challenge
When 80% of full-time Sellersburg Campus employees give, a costume day will be unlocked!
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Ivy Tech Kokomo 100% Board Giving Challenge
Attention, Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area Campus Trustees, Foundation Directors, and State Trustees! When all of you have made a gift, Annette Russell, president of the Kokomo Campus Board of Trustees, will donate $1,000.
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Ivy Tech Indianapolis Stay Social Challenge
When 20 Indianapolis social ambassador register by midnight on April 7th, $2,000 will be unlocked.
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Hamilton County Campus Leading the Way Match
All gifts made by staff and faculty will be matched by the Cabinet and Campus Board of Trustees, up to $3,000, to help us reach our goal of 80% staff and faculty participation.
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Hamilton County Newbie Welcome Match
First-time donors to Ivy Tech Hamilton County will have their gifts matched, up to $5,000, thanks to OneAmerica Financial, making your support even more impactful!
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Muncie Campus See Ivy Thrive Challenge
See Ivy Thrive Challenge: Post photos of students, staff, and faculty thriving on campus, using #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025. For every post, Thrive Credit Union will donate $10 to the campus up to $2500.
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Muncie Campus Shout Out Your Healthcare Heroes Challenge
Help us honor healthcare workers and Ivy Tech graduates while supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals! For every social media post made that acknowledges a healthcare hero—whether they are an Ivy Tech graduate, a local healthcare worker, or someone who has impacted your health and well-being—Meridian Health Services will donate $50 to Ivy Tech’s healthcare programs and scholarships, up to $2,500. Be sure to use the hashtags #Give2Ivy, #GrowIvyGrow, #ChancellorChallenge2025, and #IvyTechDayAlumni2025
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Campus Board of Trustees!
Ivy Tech Community College President Sue Ellspermann and Ivy Tech Foundation President Courtney have issued a statewide Campus Board of Trustees Challenge! They challenge each campus to reach 100% Campus Board of Trustees participation and additional funding will be unlocked. Help us #GrowIvyGrow!
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Presidents' Chancellor Challenge - Go Green, Go Ivy! Student Spirit Showdown
The Presidents challenge all Ivy Tech students to go green on Ivy Tech Day through this spirited challenge, showing us what Ivy Tech Day looks like on your campus by posting on social media using #ITDStudentChallenge!
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Richmond Campus Cordial Cork Happy Hour Event
Between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., join us at the Cordial Cork for Ivy Tech's Happy Hour Event! Thanks to their generosity, 50% of Ivy Tech's signature drinks and 20% of all other purchases go back to Ivy Tech Richmond!
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