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Gratitude Journal
IU Day is an opportunity to support the university you love, but how do you choose an IU cause to support? Often, it's as easy as asking yourself what you love about your IU experience. Ponder these prompts to explore what ways you feel grateful for IU. You might just discover the IU cause closest to your heart.
- The first thing that comes to mind when I think of IU
- 3 reasons I wanted to attend IU (or why I love to visit)
- 3 things IU helped me accomplish
- A favorite memory from my time at IU
- A challenge IU helped me overcome
- Someone at IU who helped me get where I am today
- My 3 favorite spots on campus
- Doodle something at IU that makes me smile
- 1 invaluable lesson I learned at IU
Once you have completed the prompts, search for IU causes related to your answers
Word search
IU Day is your opportunity to not only support the university you love, but also a cause that's close to your heart. There are thousands of IU causes to explore. Get inspired by finding 15 words.
Word search answers
Maze
It’s IU Day and the IU piggy bank needs your help! Find a way through the maze so it can deliver a gift that supports IU students. IU Day won’t last forever, so you better hoof it!
Maze solution
Explore ways that you can support students this IU Day
There are so many opportunities for you to make a life-changing difference.
Rebus puzzles
Rebus puzzle answer key
Ernie Pyle
Ear plus knee plus pie plus letter L
The legendary journalist was an IU grad among many other things: Indiana native; “Indiana Daily Student” editor; Pulitzer Prize winner; World War II field reporter; and, of course, an inspiration to countless journalists.
Hoagy Carmichael
Hoagie sandwich plus car plus microphone plus letter L
Before becoming a renowned musician, Carmichael was an IU graduate. In fact, it’s said that inspiration for his ubiquitous song “Stardust” struck while strolling IU’s campus. Carmichael’s tune “Chimes of Indiana” was gifted to IU in 1937 and has since become an official alma mater.
Lilly King
Lily flower plus crown
The IU swimmer won two gold medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Not one to rest on her laurels, King helped set an IU and Big Ten record in the 400 medley relay at the 2017 Big Ten Championships.
Will Shortz
Ear plus knee plus pie plus letter L
“The New York Times” puzzler-in-chief crafts crosswords that bemuse millions, but his career began by creating his own major at IU. He’s still the only person in the world to hold a college degree in enigmatology.
Mark Cuban
Letter M plus ark (boat) plus ice cube plus banned symbol
The outspoken businessman, Dallas Mavericks owner, and star of ABC’s Shark Tank got his start and business smarts at IU. A noted philanthropist, Cuban gave back to IU through the creation of the Mark Cuban Center for Sports Media and Technology.
Trivia
Only 10 questions stand between you and (potential) proof that you're an IU know-it-all.
1 - In addition to the Latin phrase "lux et veritas" (IU's motto, meaning "light and truth"), which of the following also appears on the official Indiana University seal?
- Trident
- Book
- Bison
- Scales
2 - Which of the following was discovered or developed at IU?
- DNA
- Crest Toothpaste
- Clifford the Big Red Dog
- All of the above
- None of the above
3 - Which of the following movies was not filmed in a city with an IU campus?
- “Breaking Away”
- “Kinsey”
- “Transformers”
- “Rudy”
4 - What event prompted the establishment of the IU Alumni Association?
- Homecoming
- A football game
- A fire
- A reunion
5 - Which of the following oddities is not part of the lU Lilly Library's collection:
- Woodrow, the wooden robot puzzle
- A pair of Spock's ears
- A lock of Edgar Allan Poe’s hair
- All are part of the collection
6 - Which IU president served the longest term in the university’s history?
- Herman B Wells
- Andrew Wylie
- William Lowe Bryan
- John William Ryan
7 - Recording engineer and IU alum Laura Sisk, BS’10, has worked on albums for all of the following artists except:
- Taylor Swift
- Harry Styles
- Lorde
- Sabrina Carpenter
8 - What major animation studio created an IU “mascot” for use on the 1966 Rose Bowl program cover?
- Walt Disney
- Hanna-Barbera
- Warner Bros.
- MGM
9 - Which former IU basketball player is one of only seven people to win an NCAA championship, an NBA championship, and an Olympic gold medal?
- Quinn Buckner
- Scott May
- Isiah Thomas
- Steve Alford
10 - All of the following timeless Disney tunes were co-written by IU alum Howard Ashman, MFA’74, except:
- “Under the Sea” (from “The Little Mermaid”)
- “Be Our Guest” (from “Beauty and the Beast”)
- “Friend Like Me” (from “Aladdin”)
- “Circle of Life” (from “The Lion King”)
Trivia answers
1 - B: Book
The first rendering of the Indiana University seal appeared in the minutes of the July 21, 1841, Board of Trustees meeting. Though IU was founded in 1820, this drawing incorrectly listed 1830 as the date. Roman numerals are hard!
2 - D: All of the above
Yep. IU is awesome.
3 - B: ‘Kinsey’
Though some of the crew and star Liam Neeson did visit the IU campus in Bloomington, “Kinsey,” which chronicles the life and work of lU’s noted zoologist and sex researcher Alfred Kinsey, was filmed at Fordham University and other locations in the New York area. And, yes, parts of “Transformers” were filmed in Gary (home of IU Northwest), and “Rudy,” which covered another Indiana university, was filmed in South Bend (home of IU South Bend).
4 - C: A fire
In 1854, a midnight blaze destroyed the first College building, prompting IU alumni to band together to raise money to help rebuild. Now, the IU Alumni Association serves to unite and support more than 775,000 IU alums all over the world.
5 - D: All are part of the collection
These peculiar items only scratch the surface of all that the Lilly Library has to offer. Today, its collection includes more than 450,000 books and 8 million other treasures (even a few hairy ones).
6 - C: William Lowe Bryan
At 35 years, William Lowe Bryan's term is longest by nearly a decade. The tenures of Wells (26 years), Wylie (22 years), and Ryan (16 years) follow close behind. Taken together, these four presidents served for nearly half of IU’s history!
7 - B. Harry Styles
Sisk’s contributions to albums by Taylor Swift and St. Vincent have earned her multiple Grammy Awards. While she hasn’t worked with Styles (yet), her resume includes production credits for some of the biggest artists in music.
8 - A. Walt Disney
Walt Disney himself served as Grand Marshall of the 1966 Rose Parade. Accordingly, Walt Disney Productions created the game program's cover. A grass-chewing, barefoot brute was the studio's solution for the then mascot-less IU Hoosiers.
9 - A. Quinn Buckner
Buckner won an NCAA championship in 1976, an Olympic gold medal that summer, and an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 1984, making him a member of this truly exclusive club of athletes.
10 - D. “Circle of Life” (from “The Lion King”)
Howard Ashman’s lyrics won two Academy Awards, five Grammys, and sing-along status for millions of kids and kids-at-heart. Sadly, the 1974 grad passed away in 1991, but if you're like us, his work has become a permanent “part of your world.”
Pennant
Directions
- Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
- Cut: Use scissors to cut out each pennant.
- Attach: Use tape, magnets, or clips to attach the pennant to a surface.
- Enjoy: Bask in a space filled with IU spirit!
Photo props
Directions
- Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
- Cut: Use scissors to cut out each prop.
- Attach: Use glue or tape to attach the cutout to a stick. We recommend small skewars.
- Enjoy: Hold props by their handle. Then, get creative, silly, and spirited posing for IU Day photos!
Banner
Directions
- Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
- Cut: Use scissors to cut out each banner, and use a hole punch to create holes in the top.
- Attach: Cut a piece of string and weave the string through the holes. Tie a knot on both ends.
- Enjoy: Hang your banner up anywhere to add to your IU Day festivities!
Cupcake toppers
Directions
- Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
- Cut: Use scissors or a circle punch to cut out the toppers.
- Attach: Use glue or tape to attach the cutout to a stick. We recommend lollipop sticks (found in the baking aisle), coffee stirrers, or small skewers.
- Enjoy: Push the lollipop stick into your cupcake and enjoy!
