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.
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Report on Foreign Language LearningThought
"Immigration is the sincerest form of flattery."
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ERIKA CARPENTER
Erika Carpenter is a Quality Assurance representative at Eli Lilly & Company, Tippecanoe Laboratories. She graduated from the University of Michigan and joined Lilly as an analytical chemist in the Process Research and Development Group. She has successfully provided analytical leadership and support for the development and production of several innovative products. While working full-time, Erika obtained her MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 2006, Erika transitioned into quality assurance where she quickly established herself as a leader among her peers. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Erika is a positive role model for women in science and in education, improving the educational experience for youth in the area by serving as a Wizard Science Lead Demonstrator, Junior Achievement Volunteer, Lilly Job Shadow Coordinator, Lilly Junior Scholars Coordinator in conjunction with Purdue University, and as an active member in the Partners in Education program. In 2007, Erika served as the Lilly Chair for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which contributed over $29,000 to help in the fight against cancer.
