The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 may provide you an opportunity to support students and programs at IUP by making a gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

On Saturday, March 6, 2010, IUP at Punxsutawney will host the “Celebrate Local” Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. The fundraising event will celebrate wines from local wineries, including Windgate Vineyards and Winery in Smicksburg, Evergreen Valley Winery in Luthersburg, the Winery at Wilcox in Wilcox, Walnut Hill Winery in Blairsville, and Starr Hill Winery in Curwensville.

Allen & O’Hara, the development subsidiary of Education Realty Trust, has been selected to develop a 140-room hotel adjacent to the Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Allegheny Ludlum’s Terry Dunlap, a 1981 graduate of IUP, will serve as master of ceremonies for the 2010 IUP Legacy Gala on April 10 at the Carnegie Museum Music Hall Foyer.

The 2010 Legacy Gala on April 10 will include the presentation of Presidential Legacy Awards to Glenn Cannon for civic service and Barbara Russell for alumni distinction.

Think the IUP Legacy Gala is just another black-tie affair? Think again. This annual fundraising event helps to support fellowships, scholarships, and study-abroad experiences for our students.

Terry R. Carter has been selected as vice president for University Relations and executive director of the Foundation for IUP. Carter, who will begin January 1, 2010, has more than thirty-four years of experience in fundraising, development, and advancement.