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About Us
About the Vincennes University Foundation and Alumni Association
VU Foundation Quick Facts
THE VU FOUNDATION
The Vincennes University Foundation is an independent entity which functions to maintain and administer funds and resources for Vincennes University.
The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors entailing individuals from locations across the Vincennes University community.
An IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions are tax deductible.
Indiana constituents can also claim the State Tax Credit for contributions to Indiana's higher education institutions.
OUR MISSION
The Vincennes University Foundation's mission is to support the higher education and community service missions of Vincennes University by seeking and receiving contributions from alumni and friends of the University. We strive to administer these funds for the benefit of Vincennes University and its students.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Since June 1990, The Vincennes University Foundation assets have grown from $3,040,790 to $102,153,064.
- We awarded $1,964,297 in scholarship funds from the University and Foundation for academic year 2018-2019 to new and returning students.
- The Vincennes University Foundation maintains $35,285,335 in endowment funds.
ALMA MATER
Sing Alma Mater, Old VU
Sing of the love for friends so true.
Let not the halls of ivy be
Just hallowed memories for you see,
Home is our name for you, VU
Friends and Alumni all so true
Needing a friend we'll come to you
Alma Mater, Old VU.
LEADERSHIP: Foundation Board of Directors
OFFICERS | BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
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Gregg Sturm Board of Directors Chair
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Henry D. Bobe '72 John Bobe L. Kirk Bouchie '78 |
Christina Ernst Board of Directors Vice Chair
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Mike A. Burch '82 Brent D. Courter '91 Harold Dumes |
Linda Waldroup Board of Directors Treasurer
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David Frette Dan Fritch '83 (VU Jasper Foundation President) Mark Glover |
B. Patrick Carter '69 Board of Directors Secretary
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Marva A. Green '65 Donald Jones, Jr Timothy Kiger '86 |
Chuck Johnson President Vincennes University
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Andrea Koenig '67 Robert McLin '84 Joyce Memering '68 |
Kristi Deetz '89 Foundation Executive Director
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David L. Miller '59 Lonnie Moore Bernard Niehaus '57 |
Brent Stuckey University Attorney
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Judge Jim Osborne '65 Helen R. Seirp '95 Dr. William Vaughn '77 Charles Whittington Kristofer S. Wilson '09 James Winemiller '64 Jayne Bierhaus Young '76 Jerry Zeigler '93 |
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FOUNDATION HISTORY/MISSION/STAFF
Our Staff
Krisit Deetz - Executive Director of VU Foundation and Senior Director of Institutional Advancement
vufoundationdirector@vinu.edu | 812-888-5333
Savannah Linenburg - Interim Alumni Director
slinenburg@vinu.edu | 812-888-5332
Cathy McClelland - Financial Secretary
cmcclelland@vinu.edu | 812-888-6035
John Hedge - Development Assistant
jhedge@vinu.edu | 812-888-6221
Beverly Smith - Interim Scholarship Coordinator
vuscholarships@vinu.edu | 812-888-4510
Leslie Kidwell - Director of Development
lkidwell@vinu.edu | 812-888-6941
Javan Christenberry - Data Assistant
812-888-4510