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College of Arts and Sciences

"As the largest college on campus, your support to the College of Arts and Sciences can have a deeper impact on more students. Our diverse range of programs and initiatives reach most students on campus to prepare them for their future careers. Whether they are the next Grammy Award-winning songwriter, state senator, or researcher who discovers the cure to a terminal illness, these halls are overflowing with talent and our goal is to help unlock the potential of our Sycamores. On behalf of the students, faculty, and staff of the College of Arts and Sciences, thank you for your willingness to help support the mission of Indiana State University." -Dean Melinda Roberts

To support one of these Give to Blue Day Priorities, click the link below:

Dean's Innovation Fund allows the College to support students who have emergency financial needs, develop new and innovative programs, explore new scholarly opportunities, engage in experiential learning, and help the College blaze a path for the future of Arts and Sciences education. 

Faculty Development Fund aids faculty research, fieldwork, and archival studies, honing faculty expertise through professional development, contributing to the advancement of knowledge, and creating new opportunities for students to engage in research and creative activity. 

Student Travel Fund allows students from the below-listed departments to gain valuable academic-related travel experiences both in and outside of the USA, which can enhance their skills and aid career readiness.

Timmy Global Health works to expand access to health care and empowers students to address global health challenges by participating in medical service trips and raising funds for medical supplies. 

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Fund enables students to stay and engage in research with faculty over the summer, giving them hands-on experience, allowing them to publish with faculty, and preparing them for work in professional labs, medical school, or graduate school. 


Click the link below to give to a specific department/program:

African and African American Studies

Art and Design

Biology and Forensics

Center for Economic Education

Center for Science Education

Chemistry

Communication (cultural communication, digital communication & media, journalism & public relations)

Criminology and Securities Studies

Earth and Environmental Systems

Economics

English

History

Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Mathematical Sciences

Multidisciplinary Studies

Music

Physics

Political Science

Porter Cancer Research Center

Psychology

Social Studies Education

Student Media

Theater

To support these priorities, you can click on any of the links above. To search for other funds in the College of Arts & Sciences, or other Give to Blue Day giving priorities, click on the GIVE NOW button at the top of this page. This will take you to the main donation page where you can search for a giving priority or fund by keyword.

Leaderboard
Give to Blue Day Total Dollars Leaderboard
Which areas are leading the way in most dollars raised?
Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $414,594.34
2 Scott College of Business $379,930.07
3 Sycamore Success Scholarship $188,518.00
4 College of Arts and Sciences $155,724.65
5 Bayh College of Education $70,670.00
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Leaderboard
College of Arts and Sciences Donor Leaderboard
Funds with the most donors in the College of Arts and Sciences
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 Don Dudine Marching Sycamores Incentive Scholarship 27
2 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund 21
3 Friends of Music Fund 20
4 Political Science Department 19
5 Theater Department 18
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Success!
$20,000 New Donor Challenge
Jeff and Penny Taylor have committed to match up to $10,000 from new donors on Give to Blue Day. Their gift will be directed toward the Fund for Indiana State, but the gifts from new donors can be designated to the area of their choosing.
Completed
$32,000
College of Arts and Sciences 150 Donor Challenge
150 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $32,000 gift from Paul and Nancy Edgerton to the Edgerton Bridge the Gap Endowment
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$1,000
College of Arts and Sciences 25 Donor Challenge
25 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $1,000 gift from Dean Melinda Roberts to the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Communication Department 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences Communication Department will unlock a $2,500 gift from Shelby and Mike Curry to the Shelby D. Curry Scholarship in Communication
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Earth and Environmental Systems Department 10 donor challenge
10 donors to the Earth and Environmental Systems Department will unlock a $1,000 gift from Emily Emerald
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
2
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Gender Studies Program $250 Matching Gift
Linda Maule will match the first $250 in gifts to the Gender Studies Program
$250 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Give to Blue Day 150 Student Donors Challenge
When 150 Students make a gift on Give to Blue Day, it will unlock a $5,000 gift from Don Dudine to the Student Philanthropy Organization
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Marching Band 15 Donor Challenge
15 Donors to the Marching Band will unlock a $15,000 gift from Don Dudine to the Dudine Marching Sycamores Incentive Scholarship!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Give to Blue Day Total Donor Leaderboard
Which areas are leading way with the most donors?
Rank Department Donors
1 Athletics 685
2 College of Arts and Sciences 284
3 Scott College of Business 212
4 Fraternity and Sorority Life 184
5 Fund for Indiana State University 172
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Leaderboard
College of Arts and Sciences Fundraising Leaderboard
Funds with the most dollars raised in the College of Arts and Sciences
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Brad Hummer Student Media Endowed Scholarship $50,050.00
2 Don Dudine Marching Sycamores Incentive Scholarship $16,700.00
3 Yang Family Art Enrichment Fund $15,000.00
4 Summer Theater Fund $11,175.00
5 Dr. Paul W. Mausel, EES Graduate Research/Travel Award $9,000.00
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$15,000
College of Arts and Sciences 100 Donor Challenge
100 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $15,000 gift from Yanya Yang to the Yang Family Art Enrichment Fund
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$50,000
College of Arts and Sciences 200 Donor Challenge
200 Donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the Student Media Department Endowment
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$2,500
College of Arts and Sciences 50 Donor Challenge
50 donors to the College of Arts & Sciences will unlock a $2,500 gift from Dan and Cheri Bradley to the Trischa O’Hanlon Memorial Scholarship
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Dr. Stephen Gage #LoveMusic Memorial Scholarship 10 Donor Challenge
10 donors to the Dr. Stephen Gage #LoveMusic Memorial Scholarship will unlock a $1,000 gift from Mrs. Stephanie Gage for the Dr. Stephen Gage #LoveMusic Memorial Scholarship.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Emery Becker Theater Design and Technology Memorial Scholarship 5 Donor Challenge
5 donors to the Emery Becker Theater Design and Technology Memorial Scholarship will unlock a $1,000 gift from Susan and Victor Becker.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$2,500
Give to Blue Day 100 Student Donors Challenge
When 100 Students make a gift on Give to Blue Day, it will unlock a $2,500 gift from the ISU Credit Union to the Student Philanthropy Organization
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$8,500
Give to Blue Day 250 Donor Challenge
When we receive a total of 250 donors to Give to Blue Day, it will unlock a $8,500 gift to the Fund for Indiana State from Mike and Amy Alley!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Political Science Department $250 Matching Gift
Linda Maule will match the first $250 in gifts to the Political Science Department
$250 MATCHED
Completed
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