An additional 1,669 degrees from Purdue University will be awarded on the six campuses where Purdue also offers courses. Kenneth R.R. Gros Louis, retiring IU Bloomington chancellor and vice president for academic affairs, will be the Bloomington commencement speaker. He also will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree, one of 11 honorary degrees that IU will confer during six different campus ceremonies. This will be IU's 172nd year of commencement activities. For further information on Commencement 2001 on the IU Bloomington campus, please go to For information on regional Commencements and Commencement related events and activities, please click on the links to the right Commencement takes place under the auspices of the Indiana University Alumni Association.
Early reports indicate that most rooms have sold out in the Bloomington area.
Student families may wish to look at alternative hotel accommodation in Indianapolis. Some assistance may be provided by the Bloomington Visitors Center. Please visit the websites listed in the left column and below for more information. The silver President s Medal for Excellence is modeled after the jewel of office worn by the president at ceremonial occasions. The reverse side has space for the recipient's name and date of presentation.