Connecting with the College

Connecting with the College

Thank you so much for your support of the College of Arts and Sciences. Gifts like yours impact so many areas of our College, from student support and scholarships to faculty research that's making the world a better place.

We're truly thankful for your engagement with Indiana University, and we hope you're interested in getting even more involved with the life of the College. We're proud to connect with our donors and alumni through events, articles, social media, and volunteer opportunities.

Learn more below. I hope you find an event you're interested in attending or an article you're interested in reading. Thank you again for your support and generosity, and for being part of the legacy of this great institution.

— Rick Van Kooten, Executive Dean

Rick Van Kooten, Executive Dean

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From online presentations to in-person events hosted in Bloomington or Indianapolis, the College of Arts and Sciences organizes an array of events throughout the year.

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Read about our incredible alumni, faculty, and students

IU professors discover robust link between meat production and zoonotic disease outbreaks in Asia

In the face of growing demand for meat-based diets across the globe, new research conducted by three professors within the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington has uncovered a systematic connection between the number of animals grown for meat and zoonotic disease outbreaks.

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IU Bloomington Ph.D. candidates awarded prestigious Mellon/ALCS fellowships for dissertation innovation

Joseph Z. Johnson, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology, and K. Ermelinda García, Ph.D. candidate in the Department of History, have been named 2024 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellows.

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Media School students broaden their horizons with internships in London

Indiana University Bloomington is well-known for providing students with ample opportunities to study abroad, ranking second in the nation in 2023 for midterm study abroad programs and fourth for the total number of students who studied abroad.

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Read our online magazine

Read more about College of Arts and Sciences alumni, faculty, and current students in The College, our online magazine. The publication includes articles, photo essays, an annual "20 Under 40" list, short films, and more.

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Volunteer opportunities

Connect Conference

This annual conference provides current IU students with an inspiring, energizing way to learn more about life after school. The conference's panels and events are hosted by College alumni, who offer students insight into various industries and occupations.

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Join the Walter Center Success Network

The Walter Center Success Network (WCSN) is a professional networking platform created for the College of Arts and Sciences. When you join WCSN, you'll be instantly connected to thousands of other alumni and students.

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Questions?

Interested in contacting the College of Arts and Sciences directly? E-mail Gillian Johnston, our Director of Annual Giving and Donor Relations.

E-mail Gillian