Ivy Tech Day 2026


One day can mean everything for our students, and that day is almost here. 

Ivy Tech Day is our moment to come together and create 

life-changing opportunities for students across the state.

Because of supporters like you, the momentum is 

building that will open doors, remove barriers, and fuel success for Ivy Tech students.

This is our time. This is our day. Every gift matters—and together, we can make an extraordinary impact.


Together, plant the seed, give generously, 

and help #GrowIvyGrow!



Participating Groups
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Anderson
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Bloomington
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Columbus
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Evansville
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Fort Wayne and Kosciusko County
Hamilton County Tile Image
Hamilton County
Indianapolis Tile Image
Indianapolis
Kokomo Service Area Tile Image
Kokomo Service Area
Lafayette Tile Image
Lafayette
Lake County Tile Image
Lake County
Lawrenceburg Tile Image
Lawrenceburg
Madison Tile Image
Madison
Marion Tile Image
Marion
Muncie Service Area Tile Image
Muncie Service Area
Richmond Tile Image
Richmond
Sellersburg Tile Image
Sellersburg
South Bend-Elkhart Tile Image
South Bend-Elkhart
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Terre Haute
Valparaiso Tile Image
Valparaiso
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Statewide
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Columbus Campus 1:1 Matching Gift
Thanks to the generosity of Mike & Jodi Engelstad, all gifts to the Columbus campus will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000!
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Lawrenceburg Friendship State Bank 1:1 Match
Friendship State Bank will match dollar for dollar up to $1,000 for all gifts to the Lawrenceburg Campus!
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Terre Haute Campus Retiree Match
Gifts from Ivy Tech retirees will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $1,000). Donating $50 turns into a $100 impact!
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South Bend-Elkhart Chancellor Patrick Englert Challenge
Chancellor Patrick Englert has agreed to match the first $2,000 raised today!
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Muncie Campus Northwest Bank Match Madness Challenge
It’s a MATCH! Northwest Bank is doubling every gift to our community programs—up to $3,000! Give now and make TWICE the impact for programs that change lives!
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Muncie Campus Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Workforce Engine Match
Muncie business community—this is your moment. The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce is matching gifts dollar-for-dollar—up to $500! Invest in talent. Strengthen our workforce.
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Hamilton County Campus Hog the Spotlight - Employee Challenge
Hamilton County Campus Board of Trustees will match all funds raised by staff and faculty up to $3,000.
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Hamilton County Campus Hog the Spotlight - Alumni Challenge
Chancellor Rachel Kartz will match all funds raised by alumni up to $500!
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Lake County Dollar for Dollar Challenge
Thanks to the Hecimovich Family Fund, once $1,000 is raised, $1,000 will be unlocked!
$500
Columbus Campus Sunrise to 11 a.m. Challenge
Thank you to Jesse Brand and Geri Handley for sponsoring the Sunrise to 11 a.m. Challenge and inspiring early giving, unlocking $500 after 50 gifts are received by 11:00 a.m.
50 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Evansville Campus Alumni $1,000 Challenge
Ivy Tech alumni, this is your moment. When 50 alumni make a gift, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked. Show your pride and invest in the next generation of Ivy Tech Evansville students.
50 Donor Goal
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$3,000
Kokomo Campus 150 Gifts for Their Future Challenge
Be one of the first 150 gifts on Ivy Tech Day! When we reach 150 total gifts, a generous donor will unlock $3,000 in celebration of Ivy Tech’s powerful impact in preparing students for successful futures. Every gift moves us closer!
150 Gift Goal
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$500
Kokomo Campus All in for Ivy Employee Challenge
Attention Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area employees — when 130 employee gifts are made, Dr. Laura Hapner, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, will unlock an additional $500 to support our students. Let’s show what “All In” really means!
130 Donor Goal
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$500
Kokomo Campus Alumni Pride Challenge
Calling all Ivy Tech graduates! When 60 alumni make a gift on Ivy Tech Day, Karen McLean (’89), Campus Trustee and Distinguished Alumna, will unlock $500 to support today’s students. Show your Ivy pride and make your gift count!
60 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Kokomo Campus 100% Board Participation Challenge
Campus Trustees and Foundation Directors — this is your moment! When all of you have made your gift, State Trustee Jack Hingst will add $1,000 to our Ivy Tech Day total. Let’s set the pace and inspire the entire community.
11 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Lafayette Campus $14,050 Challenge
For every 10 gifts, the Lafayette Campus Board of Trustees and Chancellor Baute will unlock funds to support Ivy Tech students up to $14,050!
10 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Muncie Campus 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.
50 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Lake County Campus Halfway There Challenge
When 41 total gifts has been reached, $1,000 will be unlocked thanks to the Hecimovich Family Fund!
41 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Lake County Campus The Legacy Challenge
Surpassing last years' total of $9,727 will unlock $1,000!
$9,727 Goal
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$1,000
Valparaiso Campus Honor the County Challenge
The Kleppe Family Fund will unlock $1,000 when we hit 99 gifts on Ivy Tech Day!
99 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Kokomo Campus The Maple Momentum Challenge
When we reach $7,500, Campus Trustee Mark and Marcia Maple will contribute $2,500 — bringing our total to $10,000. Help us fulfill their match and keep the momentum moving!
$7,500 Goal
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$2,500
Kokomo Campus The Chancellor’s Honor Challenge
When our total reaches $17,500, Chancellor Ethan Heicher will give $2,500 in honor of Kelly Karickhoff’s dedication to the college, carrying us across the $20,000 mark. Let’s rally together and unlock this powerful tribute to student success!
$17,500 Goal
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$400
Marion Campus Chancellor's Challenge
$400 will be unlocked if the campus hits $15,500 before noon thanks to Chancellor Huskey!
$15,500 Goal
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$1,000
Kokomo Campus IBEW Local Union 873 Challenge #3
Through its partnership with Ivy Tech, IBEW Local 873 is helping build the next generation of skilled professionals. When an additional $3,000 is raised ($18,000 total), the final $1,000 gift will be unlocked.
$18,000 Goal
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$1,000
Indianapolis Campus Marianne Glick Giving Ladder Challenge #1
Thanks to the generous support of Marianne Glick, when 20 gifts have been given to the Indianapolis campus, $1,000 will be unlocked to help support Ivy Tech students!
20 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Indianapolis Campus Marianne Glick Giving Ladder Challenge #3
Thanks to the generous support of Marianne Glick, when 60 gifts are given to the Indianapolis campus, $1,000 will be unlocked to help support Ivy Tech students!
60 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Indianapolis Campus Marianne Glick Giving Ladder Challenge #5
Thanks to the generous support of Marianne Glick, when 100 gifts have been contributed to the Indianapolis campus, $1,000 will be unlocked to support Ivy Tech students!
100 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Lake County Campus The Golden Key Challenge
A gift of $1,000 or more will unlock $1,000!
1 Donor Goal
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Evansville Campus Leadership Challenge
Our leaders are stepping up. When 100 percent of Ivy Tech Evansville board and cabinet members make a gift, a $5,000 match made possible by Alan Newman will be unlocked. Join us in setting the tone for what’s possible.
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Kokomo Campus Out-of-State Challenge
Calling all Ivy Tech supporters beyond Indiana! Let’s show that Ivy Tech pride knows no borders. Every gift from out-of-state counts toward our Out-of-State Challenge. Once we receive 15 gifts from outside Indiana, Frank Leyes, from Virginia, will unlock $1,000 — helping us reach our goal even faster. Make your impact travel far!
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Kokomo Campus Calling All Miami County Residents Challenge
Your gift goes even further on Ivy Tech Day. When 25 Miami County donors step up, the Miami County Economic Development Authority will unlock an additional $1,000 to support Ivy Tech students. Let’s rally together and make it happen! (LOGO to be included with this challenge)
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Kokomo Campus Retiree Lunch Challenge
Retirees, let’s come together! Once 15 retired Ivy Tech employees attend the Ivy Tech Day campus cookout, Chancellor Emeritus Steve Daily, $500 will unlock $500 to support our students. Your impact continues beyond your time at Ivy Tech!
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Kokomo Campus Ivy Tech Day at Career Expo Photo Booth Challenge
Stop by the Ivy Tech Photo Booth at the Cass County College & Career Expo and help make a difference! Snap a quick pic and show your Ivy Tech and First Farmers pride. Once 20 attendees take a picture and upload it to the QR code provided, First Farmers Bank & Trust will unlock a $1,000 donation to support Ivy Tech Community College and student success.
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Sellersburg Campus: Dress the Chancellor Challenge
Get ready for a campus-wide laugh! When we reach 150 gifts, Chancellor Haire will trade his suit for a costume on the first day of Fall classes! The power is in your hands—make a gift, spread the word, and let’s unlock some unforgettable Chancellor fashion! #ChancellorChallenge
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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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South Bend-Elkhart Campus Who Gets Dunked? Challenge
Cabinet members are up for a vote! Who gets dunked?! Vote for your pick and the “winner” will get dunked at the SGA picnic on Tuesday April, 28th
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Terre Haute Campus First Time Donor Challenge
First time donating to Ivy Tech? Your gift will be doubled (up to $3,000). Donate $25, and it will be matched with another $25!
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Kokomo Campus Start Strong. Give Boldly. Match
Retiree Rita Jackson believes in Ivy Tech students — and she’s proving it by matching the first $2,500 in gifts. Together, we can turn that into $5,000 and build momentum from the very beginning.
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Madison Campus 1:1 Match
The first $5,000 to the Madison campus will be matched by The Goodman Family.
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Terre Haute Campus Alumni Donor Challenge
Gifts from Ivy Tech alumni will unlock an equal amount (up to $1,000). Your $5 gift unlocks an additional $5 to support students!
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South Bend-Elkhart Zolman Tire Match
Zolman Tire wants to help you Succeed! When the Campus reaches it's first $500 raised, Zolman will match it!
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Muncie Campus Muncie Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce Power Moves Match
Business leaders, this one’s for YOU! Your gift is DOUBLED (up to $500!) Thanks to the Muncie Delaware County Black Chamber.
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Heartland Dental $15,000 Anderson Campus Match
Thanks to the generosity of Heartland Dental, all gifts to the Anderson campus will be matched dollar for dollar up to $15,000!
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Hamilton County Campus Hog the Spotlight - Current Students Challenge
The Hamilton County Campus Cabinet will match all funds raised by current students up to $500!
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Hamilton County Campus OneAmerica Foundation Lead the Herd
All gifts made to the Hamilton County Campus between 12 AM - 9 AM will be matched up to $5,000 thanks to OneAmerica Foundation!
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Valparaiso Campus Dollar for Dollar Challenge
Thanks to the Kleppe Family Fund, once $1,000 is raised, $1,000 will be unlocked dollar for dollar!
$1,000
Circle of Ivy Evansville $1,000 Challenge
When 20 Circle of Ivy Evansville members make a gift, a $1,000 gift from Martha Goldman will be unlocked.
20 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Kokomo Campus Midnight Kick-off Challenge
The clock strikes 12… and Ivy Tech Day begins! When the first 10 gifts come in after midnight, retiree Michelle Simmons will unlock $1,000 to jumpstart our total. Set your alarm and be part of the very first wave of impact.
10 Gift Goal
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$500
Kokomo Campus Employee Pride Challenge
When 65 employees step up to give, Dr. Nicholas and Lacy Capozzoli will unlock $500 for students. Every employee gift brings us closer to our $65,000 goal.
65 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Kokomo Campus IBEW Local Union 873 Challenge #1
As a community leader and strong workforce partner, IBEW Local 873 is investing in student success. When $8,000 has been raised, Local 873 will unlock an $1,000 gift to help support Ivy Tech students.
$8,000 Goal
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$500
Kokomo Campus Circle of Ivy 55 Challenge
Calling all Circle of Ivy members! Once 55 gifts are made, Nancy Heckard Rhodes, charter member, will unlock $500 to help us reach our goal faster. Let’s show what women working together can accomplish!
55 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Kokomo Campus First Generation Challenge
Are you the first in your family to graduate from college? This one’s for you! When 50 first-generation students and/or alumni make a gift, $2,000 will be unlocked thanks to Campus Trustee Linda Gill and Steve Gill. Celebrate your journey by paving the way for the next first-gen student!
50 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Terre Haute Campus Unique Donor Challenge
Every 10 gifts from unique donors unlock $1,000 up to $7,000
10 Gift Goal
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$7,000
Muncie Campus Thrive Community Challenge
If 100 unique community donors members make a donation on Ivy Tech Day, Thrive will contribute an additional $7,000.
100 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Lake County Honor the Count Challenge
The Hecimovich Family Fund will unlock $1,000 when we hit 82 gifts on Ivy Tech Day!
82 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Valparaiso Campus Halfway There Challenge
When 50 total gifts has been reached, $1,000 will be unlocked thanks to the Kleppe Family Fund!
50 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Valparaiso Campus The Legacy Challenge
Surpassing last year's total of $13,261 will unlock $1,000!
$13,261 Goal
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$2,500
Kokomo Campus Moving toward the Goal Challenge
Once we hit $12,500, an anonymous donor will step in with $2,500 more — pushing us to $15,000. Every gift brings us closer to revealing and unlocking this exciting boost!
$12,500 Goal
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$2,000
Heartland Dental Anderson Campus Participation Challenge
For every 10 gifts received at the Anderson campus, an additional $2,000 dollars will be unlocked up to $10,000 and 50 gifts!
10 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Kokomo Campus IBEW Local Union 873 Challenge #2
IBEW Local 873 continues to strengthen career pathways and workforce training in our region. When an additional $7,000 is raised ($15,000 total), they will unlock another $1,000 gift.
$15,000 Goal
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$100
Anderson Campus Employee Giving Challenge
For every 5 employee donors, Lindsey Madinger will unlock $100 up to $500!
5 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Indianapolis Campus Marianne Glick Giving Ladder Challenge #2
Thanks to the generous support of Marianne Glick, when 40 gifts have been made to the Indianapolis campus, another $1,000 will be unlocked to support Ivy Tech students!
40 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Indianapolis Campus Marianne Glick Giving Ladder Challenge #4
Thanks to the generous support of Marianne Glick, when 80 gifts have been given to the Indianapolis campus, another $1,000 will be unlocked to help support Ivy Tech students!
80 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Indianapolis Campus Allison Transmission Ivy Tech Indy Alumni Challenge
When 25 gifts from Ivy Tech alumni are made to the Indianapolis campus by 3pm, $2,500 will be unlocked thanks to Allison Transmission!
25 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Valparaiso Campus The Golden Key Challenge
A gift of $1,000 or more will unlock $1,000!
1 Donor Goal
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Evansville Campus School Challenge
It’s time to represent. The first school to reach 50 donors will receive a $2,500 gift to support their students and programs. Rally your classmates, colleagues, and supporters to take the lead.
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Kokomo Campus Cass County Challenge
Cass County, let’s show our community spirit! When 30 local residents make a gift on Ivy Tech Day, Annette Russell will unlock $500. Every gift matters, every donor counts, and together we can celebrate Cass County’s commitment to student success. Let’s make our county proud!
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Kokomo Campus Student Lunch Challenge
When 15 students join Vice Chancellor Theresa Murphy for lunch, Dr. Murphy will unlock $500 to support student success. Attend the campus cookout and help make an impact!
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Kokomo Campus Executive Impact Challenge
When 100% of the Kokomo Service Area Executive Leadership has made a gift, Executive Director of Development Allie Tomlinson, and her husband Riley will unlock $500!
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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 $5,000.
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Sellersburg Campus: Dress for Success: Employee Giving Challenge
Time to show off your school spirit—and maybe some wild costumes! When 80% of full-time employees give, we’ll unlock a costume day where faculty and staff can dress up for fun! But here’s the twist—Chancellor Haire gets to pick the day AND the theme! Will it be superheroes, retro throwback, or something totally unexpected? There’s only one way to find out—let’s hit our goal and make it happen!
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South Bend-Elkhart Campus Are You Smarter Than an Alum? Challenge
The Alumni have also thrown down the gauntlet and think that they will win! If more than 5 teams beat them in the trivia night, an additional gift ($500+) will be unlocked!
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South Bend-Elkhart Campus Are you Smarter Than a Cabinet Member Challenge
A hand-selected Cabinet team vying for the top spot! For an additional $10, you can go head-to-head with the cabinet team and be in the running for an additional prize (And of course, bragging rights)!
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Evansville Campus Power Hour Morning Challenge
Make your morning count. Give $75 or more between 9:00 and 10:00 AM and receive an Ivy Tech pullover as our thank-you. Start the day strong and help build early momentum for Evansville students.
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