About Us

About VU Foundation

THE VU FOUNDATION

The Vincennes University Foundation is an independent entity which functions to maintain and administer funds and resources for Vincennes University.

The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors entailing individuals from locations across the Vincennes University community.

An IRS approved 501(c)(3) organization, all contributions are tax deductible.

Indiana constituents can also claim the State Tax Credit for contributions to Indiana's higher education institutions.

Our Mission

The Vincennes University Foundation's mission is to support the higher education and community service missions of Vincennes University by seeking and receiving contributions from alumni and friends of the University. We strive to administer these funds for the benefit of Vincennes University and its students.

By the Numbers

The Vincennes University Foundation Endowment has increased 33% over the last seven years.
For academic year 2021-2022, a total of $2,164,622 in scholarships from the University and Foundation was awarded to new and returning students.
The Vincennes University Foundation maintains $44,825,000 in endowment funds.

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Alma Mater

Sing Alma Mater, Old VU
Sing of the love for friends so true.
Let not the halls of ivy be
Just hallowed memories for you see,
Home is our name for you, VU
Friends and Alumni all so true
Needing a friend we'll come to you
Alma Mater, Old VU.

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VU Foundation Board of Directors

Foundation Board of Directors

 

OFFICERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gregg Sturm

Board of Directors Chair

 


Kirk Koenig

Will McCormick

L. Kirk Bouchie '78

Christina Ernst

Board of Directors Vice Chair

 

Tim Eaton

Board of Directors Treasurer

Mike A. Burch '82

Brent D. Courter '91

Harold Dumes

Linda Waldroup

Board of Directors Treasurer

David Frette

Dan Fritch '83 (VU Jasper Foundation President)

Mark Glover

Ross Martin '04

B. Patrick Carter '69

Board of Directors Secretary

 

Marva A. Green '65

Robert McLin '84

Joyce Memering '68

Chuck Johnson

President Vincennes University

 

David L. Miller '59

Lonnie Moore

Bernard Niehaus '57

Kristi Deetz '89

Foundation Executive Director

 

Helen R. Seirp '95

Dr. William Vaughn '77

Charles Whittington

Brent Stuckey

University Attorney

 

 

Kristofer S. Wilson '09

Brenda Reetz

Jayne Bierhaus Young '76

Jerry Zeigler '93

FOUNDATION HISTORY/MISSION/STAFF

Our Staff

Krisit Deetz - Executive Director of VU Foundation and Senior Director of Institutional Advancement

vufoundationdirector@vinu.edu | 812-888-5333

 

Leslie Kidwell - Director of Development

lkidwell@vinu.edu | 812-888-6941

 

 


Steve Beaman - Associate Director of Communications and Donor Relations

steve.beaman@vinu.edu | 812-888-6944

 

Aaron Selby - Director of Alumni Engagement

aselby@vinu.edu | 812-888-5332

 

Sara Young - Accounting Analyst

syoung@vinu.edu | 812-888-6035

 


Dartanyan Abney - Media and Events Coordinator

dartanyan.abney@vinu.edu | 812-888-6945

 

Main Office Lines

812-888-4510
or
812-888-4354