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[A-Lan Reynolds:] We were newly married.

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And I think we were living in the moment.

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Just enjoying life every day.

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It seems so obvious.

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This is the grand adventure.

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[laughter]

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[A-Lan Reynolds:] We felt so driven to
make a difference, and introducing people

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to the science behind the wonder.

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Now John has passed away, unfortunately.

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But I'm more committed than ever.

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The reason I am so passionate
about philanthropy at IU,

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it is really an extraordinary
developer of great human beings.

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[Rick Van Kooten:] John and
A-Lan giving impacts every facet

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of the astronomy department, which is rare.

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[John Salzer:] Between John and A-Lan,
they have both really made a commitment

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to making the department better for
IU, making opportunities available

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for the undergraduates in particular.

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[Speaker:] Providing research support
for faculty, providing an opportunity

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for a post baccalaureate
position for an undergraduate.

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[John Salzer:] They've endowed a
chair in the astronomy department.

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You know, create a faculty
line, create a faculty position,

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and then provide research support for
that faculty member and their students,

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throughout the entire time of their career.

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It'll be John and A-Lan Reynold's
Chair of Astronomy.

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[A-Lan Reynolds:] John Reynolds,
who was my partner in life,

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we embarked on a life together
to make an impact.

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That's who we are.

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So, thank you.

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