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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KRISTOPHER KROUSE
Kristopher Krouse is the Executive Director of Shirley Heinze Land Trust (SHLT). SHLT, a 26 year-old nonprofit, has as its primary focus preserving and restoring the diverse natural areas of Northwest Indiana. During Kris’s tenure, the organization has expanded its fundraising and community outreach efforts, doubled its staff, and made significant additions to its land holdings. Prior to joining the Trust, he spent several years with an environmental consulting/remediation firm as a project manager while completing an MBA at Indiana University-Northwest. Kris’s involvement in Northwest Indiana began nearly 10 years ago when he enrolled at Saint Joseph’s College. As a first-generation student, he was afforded this opportunity by way of a full athletic/leadership scholarship. He graduated with an Environmental Science Degree in 2002. Currently, Kris volunteers for a community shelter and his church, coaches youth athletics, and is a member of two Northwest Indiana leadership programs and the Rotary Club of Michigan City.
