Indiana Humanities Council

What's New at the IHC

Keira Amstutz has been selected to be the new president and CEO of the Indiana Humanities Council, effective April 14th. Keira has a strong arts and humanities background including leading Indianapolis's Cultural Development Initiative.

The IHC is thrilled to to bring her passion for cultural programming to one of the country's oldest and most respected state humanities councils.

Read the full press release.

Upcoming Events

Governor's Awards Grant Deadline June 1st.

The deadline for Governor's Awards for Tomorrow's Leaders nominations is fast approaching.

Please download and submit your choice for this distinguished statewide award. Dealine is June 1st.

Governor's Award Nomination Form (PDF)

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 15th. Mark your calendars to give yourself plenty of time.

Publications

Report on Foreign Language Learning

Report on Reading Indiana Initiative

Thought

"The American is a new man, who acts upon new principles; he must therefore entertain new ideas, and form new opinions. . . . Here individuals of all nations are melted into a new race of men, whose labours and posterity will one day cause great changes in the world. . . .

~Hector St. John de Crevecoeur

Programs sponsored in part by:

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IHC Board of Directors

Chair:
Mr. Lawrence T. Rowland
Partner, NxtStar Ventures, LLC
Fort Wayne

Vice Chair:
Ms. Rosemary Dorsa
Executive Vice President, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Inc.
Indianapolis

Treasurer:
Mr. Todd Leyden
President
NCAA Eligibility Center
Indianapolis, Indiana

Secretary:
Mr. Perry Hines
Community Leader
Carmel

Mr. Terry W. Anker
Community Leader
Carmel

Ms. Charlene Barnette
Community Leader
Carmel

Dr. Lloyd W. Benjamin III
President, Indiana State University
Terre Haute

Mr. John R. Brehm
Senior Vice President and CFO, Citizens Gas & Coke Utility
Indianapolis

Mr. Carl L. Chapman
President and Chief Operating Officer, Vectren Corporation
Newburgh

Mr. Jack C. Frank
Network Vice President, Business Development, Community Health Network
Carmel

Dr. Gerardo M. Gonzalez
Dean, School of Education, Indiana University
Bloomington

Mr. Mark T. Maassel
Community Leader
Valparaiso

Ms. Lynne M. Maguire
Vice President, Planning and Marketing, Columbus Regional Hospital
Columbus

Mr. John M. Muessel
Vice President and Trust Officer, River Valley Financial Bank
Madison

Dr. William M. Plater
Director of International Community Development, The Center for Urban Policy and the Environment
Indianapolis

Ms. Patricia Schaefer
Community Leader
Muncie

Ms. Deborah Simon
Community Leader
Carmel

Mr. J. Albert Smith, Jr.
President, JP Morgan Chase
Indianapolis

Ms. Bobbette Snyder
Executive Director, Leadership Academy of Madison County
Anderson

Ms. Irene Walters
Executive Director of University Relations and Communications
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne

Ms. Krista Skidmore
President, Flashpoint Human Resources Consulting
Indianapolis

The Council is always searching for citizens interested in serving on its volunteer, statewide Board of Directors. Please review our Request for Board Nominations.