Honoring excellence at IU Indianapolis
About the Chancellor’s Medallion
In 1989, campus leaders envisioned a special award for people of outstanding character, vision, achievement, and distinguished service. The first Chancellor’s Medallion was awarded to Jonathan Weidberg in 2000, followed by more than two decades of impressive honorees.
Criteria
- High achievement in the arts and humanities, sciences, or education.
- Significant accomplishment in a profession or within the commercial world.
- Distinguished service as a public official including service on the local, state, national, or international levels.
- Significant philanthropic endeavors or service to the community including service to the local, state, national, or international communities.
Nomination guidelines
- Nominees must have a connection with IU Indianapolis.
- Nominees must not be current employees (faculty, staff, or administrators). In addition, nominees who are in elected or local, state, or federal positions are not eligible until their term of office/appointment has been completed.
- Nominations may only be submitted by the executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer, vice chancellors, and deans.
- The chancellor will confer with the cabinet semi-annually to review nominee qualifications and determine to whom to award the Chancellor’s Medallion.
- The chancellor will present the Chancellor’s Medallion at an occasion determined most suitable for the recipient.
How to nominate
Nominators should submit a nomination packet using the nomination form.
- Submit a narrative no longer than two pages briefly describing the individual’s distinguished professional achievements and the exceptional service that has benefitted IU Indianapolis.
- Provide the nominee’s CV or resume.
- Include a one-page letter from a secondary nominator supporting the nomination.
Chancellor’s Medallion recipients
David Russomanno
Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI received a Chancellor’s Medallion on June 7, 2023.
Mathew Palakal
Senior executive associate dean of the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at IUPUI received a Chancellor’s Medallion on June 7, 2023.
Tamara Davis
Dean of the School of Social Work at IUPUI received a Chancellor’s Medallion on June 7, 2023.
Andrew R. Klein
Former dean of the Robert H. McKinney School of Law received a Chancellor’s Medallion on November 10, 2021.
Kevin Figg
Indiana University Police Department at IUPUI captain received a Chancellor’s Medallion on January 29, 2021.
Bill Abston
Indiana University Police Department at IUPUI deputy chief received a Chancellor’s Medallion on January 29, 2021.
Dr. Zao Cheng Xu
Founding executive director of the Confucius Institute and professor emeritus of anatomy and cell biology received a Chancellor’s Medallion on August 21, 2020.
John Hardin, Jr.
Purdue University trustee emeritus received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on December 11, 2019.
Dr. Philip Eskew, Jr.
IU trustee emeritus received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on December 11, 2019.
Gerald L. Bepko
IUPUI chancellor emeritus received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Bepko Scholar Recognition Dinner on September 11, 2019.
Robert Martin
Retired IUPUI vice chancellor for administration and finance received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on June 18, 2019, at an Indiana Members Credit Union Board Meeting.
Erwin Boschmann
Professor emeritus of chemistry and former associate dean of faculties received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on June 5, 2019, at the School of Science’s “Science on Tap” event.
Simon Rhodes
Dean of the School of Science received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on May 17, 2019, during his going-away reception.
Sarah Evans Barker
Senior judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on May 11, 2019, during IUPUI Commencement.
Matthew Steward
Founder and president of the Steward Speakers Power Series received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on May 9, 2019, during the Steward Speakers Lecture Series with Phylicia Rashad.
Curt Simic
Indiana University Foundation president emeritus received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Cox Scholars graduation ceremony on May 6, 2019.
Jesse and Beulah Cox
Benefactors of the Cox Scholars Program, the largest scholarship program at IUPUI and Indiana University, were posthumously presented with an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Cox Scholars graduation ceremony on May 6, 2019.
Ali Jafari
Professor of computer and information technology and director of the CyberLab in the School of Engineering and Technology received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the School of Engineering and Technology Bepko Honors Convocation on April 18, 2019.
Uday Sukhatme
Former executive vice chancellor and dean of the faculties at IUPUI received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Chancellor’s Academic Honors Convocation on April 18, 2019.
Christine Fitzpatrick
Chief of staff in the Office of the Chancellor received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Welcoming Campus Conference on April 16, 2019.
Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
The group received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on April 12, 2019.
Scott Evenbeck
Founding dean of University College received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Division of Undergraduate Education Spring Awards Convocation on April 11, 2019.
Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
The group received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Elite 50 dinner on April 10, 2019.
Robert G. Bringle
Former executive director of the IUPUI Center for Service and Learning and Chancellor’s Professor emeritus received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Bringle and Hatcher Civic Engagement Showcase on April 9, 2019.
Charles R. Bantz
IUPUI chancellor emeritus received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the Bringle and Hatcher Civic Engagement Showcase on April 9, 2019.
Dr. Kathleen Warfel Hull
Professor emerita of pathology received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion during the 22nd Annual IUPUI Women’s Leadership Reception on March 26, 2019.
Khaula Murtadha
Associate vice chancellor for community engagement received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Black Faculty and Staff Council Brunch on February 21, 2019.
Giles Hoyt
Professor emeritus of German and philanthropic studies received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Office of International Affairs 30th anniversary celebration on February 20, 2019.
Dolores Hoyt
Librarian emerita and former associate dean for the University Library received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Office of International Affairs 30th anniversary celebration on February 20, 2019.
Patricia Biddinger
Inaugural director of the Office of International Studies received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Office of International Affairs 30th anniversary celebration on February 20, 2019.
Joseph and Hertha Taylor
Founding dean of the IU School of Liberal Arts Joseph Taylor posthumously received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the 30th Annual Taylor Symposium on February 20, 2019, as did his wife, Hertha. The Taylors’ children, Judy and Hussain, accepted the award on their behalf.
Rebecca Porter
Retired interim dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and former associate vice chancellor for the Division of Enrollment Management received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Toast to IUPUI on January 24, 2019.
Sharon Holland
Director of alumni and special programs at the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Toast to IUPUI on January 24, 2019.
Mark Grove
Former IUPUI registrar received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Toast to IUPUI on January 24, 2019.
Stefan Davis
Retired executive director of the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations and associate vice president of the IU Alumni Association received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Toast to IUPUI on January 24, 2019.
Hon. Bart Peterson
Former mayor of Indianapolis received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Report to the Community on January 24, 2019.
Senator Richard Lugar
Former US senator and mayor of Indianapolis received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Report to the Community on January 24, 2019.
Mayor Joe Hogsett
Current mayor of Indianapolis received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Report to the Community on January 24, 2019.
Hon. Stephen Goldsmith
Former mayor of Indianapolis received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Report to the Community on January 24, 2019.
Hon. Greg Ballard
Former mayor of Indianapolis received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion at the Report to the Community on January 24, 2019.
N. Douglas Lees
Retired associate dean for planning and finance of the School of Science at IUPUI received an IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on January 18, 2019.
Retired founding dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI received the first IUPUI 50th Anniversary Chancellor’s Medallion on September 14, 2018.
Rebecca Porter
Retired interim dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and former associate vice chancellor for the Division of Enrollment Management received the IUPUI Chancellor’s Medallion during the Dean’s Recognition Reception on May 14, 2018.
Michael A. Patchner
Retired dean of the IU School of Social Work received the IUPUI Chancellor’s Medallion during the Dean’s Recognition Reception on May 14, 2018.
E. Jane Luzar
Founding dean of the Honors College was honored with the IUPUI Chancellor’s Medallion at the Dean’s Recognition Reception on May 14, 2018.
David Lewis
Retired dean of IUPUI’s University Library received the IUPUI Chancellor’s Medallion during the Dean’s Recognition Reception on May 14, 2018.
Valerie Eickmeier
Retired Herron School of Art and Design dean was honored with the IUPUI Chancellor’s Medallion at the Dean’s Recognition Reception on May 14, 2018.
Madam C.J. Walker
Successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist was posthumously awarded the IUPUI Chancellor’s Medallion during the 2018 Commencement Ceremony on May 12, 2018. Ms. A’Lelia Bundles, Madam Walker’s great-great-granddaughter, accepted the award.
William M. Plater
Chancellor’s Professor emeritus and executive vice chancellor and dean of the faculties emeritus received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the State of the Campus address on November 7, 2017.
Alpha Blackburn
President and CEO of Blackburn Architects, Inc., and longtime member of the IUPUI Board of Advisors received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the board’s Summer Reception on June 21, 2017.
Trudy Banta
Professor of higher education and senior advisor to the chancellor for academic planning and evaluation at IUPUI received the Chancellor’s Medallion at her retirement celebration on June 23, 2016.
Gene Tempel
Founding dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and president emeritus of the IU Foundation received the Chancellor’s Medallion at his retirement celebration on September 4, 2014.
John L. Krauss
Former deputy mayor of Indianapolis and IUPUI professor received the Chancellor’s Medallion at his retirement celebration on May 13, 2014.
Hon. William H. Hudnut
Former mayor of Indianapolis received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the Lake Institute Distinguished Visitor Lecture on January 20, 2012.
Karen Lake Buttrey
Great friend of IUPUI, Indiana University, and the city of Indianapolis was awarded the Chancellor’s Medallion posthumously at the 8th Annual Thomas H. Lake Lecture on March 24, 2011.
Gerald L. Bepko
IUPUI chancellor emeritus received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the IUPUI 40th Anniversary Breakfast Celebration on September 23, 2009.
Rozelle Boyd
Former city-county council president received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the IUPUI Board of Advisors Reception at Cedar Crest on September 10, 2009.
Dr. Ned Lamkin
Former state representative received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the IUPUI Board of Advisors Reception at Cedar Crest on September 10, 2009.
Larry Borst
Former state senator received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the IUPUI Board of Advisors Reception at Cedar Crest on September 10, 2009.
John Mutz
Former state senator and lieutenant governor received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the IUPUI Board of Advisors Reception at Cedar Crest on September 10, 2009.
Senator Richard Lugar
Former US senator and mayor of Indianapolis received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the IUPUI 40th Anniversary Recognition Dinner on January 31, 2009.
Sam Jones
First executive director of the Indianapolis Urban League received the Chancellor’s Medallion at the 13th Annual Spirit of Philanthropy Luncheon on April 26, 2001.
Jonathan Weidberg
Recognized at the 12th Annual Spirit of Philanthropy Celebration on April 27, 2000.
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