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IUP’s Leadership Societies recognize those alumni and friends who support the mission and vision
of the university through annual charitable contributions of $500 and
above. There are five Giving Societies:
Gateway Circle $500-$1,249
Presidents' Circle $1,250 - $2,499
Blue Room Circle - $2,500-$4,999
Willis Pratt Circle - $5,000-$9,999
John Sutton Circle - $10,000+
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I
have been a teacher and school administrator for more than 30 years.
 As principal of Indiana Area Senior High School, I interact daily with
young men and women who struggle to understand what is happening.
I see a determination among my students as well. They will move this
country forward, and they know that education is a vital ingredient for a
secure future.
My
wife, Ellen, and I are both proud IUP alumni, crediting our success to the
solid educational foundation that this university provided us.
We want to make sure the same opportunities we had remain available to
all students. Ellen and I have
made IUP a philanthropic priority for many years and are confident that our
charitable gifts have been used wisely. The
university has used charitable dollars to grow in size and stature and can
boast of many student and faculty accomplishments.
Just
as the world changes, so must IUP. Needs
for resources in science and technology labs grow.
The library must constantly add to its collections and resources in
order to provide the data and research that support academic programs.
Even though more and more students are working to offset tuition and
living expenses, the need for scholarships is greater than ever.
The cost of providing experiences for internships, study abroad,
special programming, and professional development is high.
Along
with 96,000 other graduates of IUP, my accomplishments no doubt began with my
experiences at this great institution. As
I near the end of a long and successful career,
I am grateful for the opportunity to support IUP through the Leadership
Giving Societies.
Please join me in making a leadership-level gift.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has a reputation for educating young
people to become leaders. Our
students will be among the professionals who will lead our country to a strong
and secure future. Each will
contribute to the freedom of the United States. Your contribution, now, can make a difference.
Sincerely,
Rodney
D. Ruddock
Major
General, United States Army
Reserve
IUP
Class of 1965
IUP Distinguished Alumnus, 1997
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