The formal signing of a joint agreement that officially creates separate and independent Indianapolis campuses for IU and Purdue doubled as a celebration. In addition to remarks from university, city and state leaders, the event held June 14 in the Campus Center included lively music, sweet treats, free swag and an air of excitement.
View print quality imageHundreds of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members filled the Campus Center to witness the historic signing of a definitive agreement that formalizes the separation of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageIU President Pamela Whitten and Purdue President Mung Chiang sign the definitive agreement. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageCrowds of people watch the signing ceremony from balconies in the Campus Center. Photo by Liz Kaye, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageAttendees wave IU Indianapolis pennants during the signing ceremony. Photo by Liz Kaye, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageAn attendee holds an IU Indianapolis placard after the ceremony. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageIU President Pamela Whitten celebrates after signing the definitive agreement. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageIU President Pamela Whitten, Board of Trustees members and other university leaders celebrate after the signing ceremony. Photo by Liz Kaye, Indiana UniversityView print quality imageIU Indianapolis themed cookies made the celebration even sweeter. Photo by Chris Meyer, Indiana University
