More Reasons to Celebrate: Campaign Launches During Sesquicentennial Kickoff

Kuzneski recognized members of the campaign leadership team, called the National Campaign Cabinet. Donors of $100,000 or more who were at the launch were also introduced. Each received a commemorative gift, a Weaver's Perfect Memory tool made from felled Oak Grove trees. These gifts were donated by their designer, Alan Luckey '87, M'89, and his wife, retired IUP vice president Rhonda Luckey.

Impact 150 builds on the success of IUP's previous fundraising campaign, Imagine Unlimited, which concluded in 2021 and raised $81.36 million, exceeding the campaign goal by more than $6 million.

Following up on anniversary-related activities that took place in the spring, winning artwork from the 150th Anniversary T-shirt Design Contest was revealed at the carnival, and printed shirts were distributed to students. (Shirts are still available through the Co-op Store at www.iupstore.com.) The artist, IUP senior Luke Leccia, is a graphic design and illustration major from Elizabeth. He is also a cymbalist in the marching band and had to be retrieved from Miller Stadium, where the band was warming up for its Friends and Family Show, to be recognized on stage.

IUP will continue to mark the sesquicentennial during major spring events: the Employee Service Awards in March; Celebration Weekend, including the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala, in April; and Spring Commencement in May.

Find more details about the anniversary at and about the Impact 150 campaign.