Emergency Flood Assistance
IHC Offers Grant Assistance to Cultural Institutions Affected by June 2008 Floods
The IHC has announced that it is offering funds to assist in disaster recovery efforts of Indiana cultural institutions and organizations affected by last month’s record breaking floods.
Libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and other cultural and historical institutions in Indiana counties that have received designation as federal disaster areas are eligible to receive grants intended to ensure the survival of significant collections of our cultural heritage threatened by the floods.
Upcoming Events
Tyler Mueninch Artwork on Display
The IHC is pleased to have the opporunity to showcase several pieces by Indianapolis-based artist Tyler Mueninch in the library and sitting room of the historic Meredith Nicholson House.
Fit to Breed: Virtual Exhibit
The IHC is proud to be a sponsor of the Fit to Breed virtual exhibit. This online museum is a follow up to the successful Fit to Breed exhibit sponsored by the Indiana Medical History Museum and the Health Studies Program at IUPUI.
The virtual exhibit's planned launch is July 31st.
IHC Grant Deadline
The Indiana Humanities Council is pleased to announce its 2008 Grant guidelines. This year we are offering special priority to all requests for grant funding for programs that address our 2008 theme of immigration.
The next (and last) grant deadline is September 2nd. Mark your calendars to give yourself plenty of time.
Publications
Report on Foreign Language LearningThought
"Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery."
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ANNA CRUMLEY-EFFINGER
Anna Crumley-Effinger is a global citizen rooted in her home community, Richmond, Indiana. During high school she became involved in community service through the Mayor’s Youth Action Council, including student representation on the school board, Parks Department recycling and youth programs, and curating an exhibit for the Richmond Art Museum. Active in her Friends Meeting, Anna represents Indiana Quakers to the Friends Committee on National Legislation in Washington, D.C. At Earlham College, Anna held many campus leadership positions. She spent two summers working for community peace and reconciliation in Rwanda. To connect youth internationally, Anna initiated and advised a Model United Nations program at Richmond High School. She volunteers with Girls, Inc. and coached a local soccer team. Most recently Anna completed her tenure as a co-station manager at 91.5 WECI, Richmond’s public radio station, where she worked to implement the technologies of podcasts and streaming audio, while also expanding the programming of the station. In 2007-2008 Anna will work at the Quaker United Nations Office in Manhattan with the hope of returning to Richmond better able to deepen global understanding among youth.
