Ms. Cathie Carrigan, Director, Global Gateway Network at the Indiana University (IU) was in Singapore and Li Foundation’s Chairman, Lionel had the opportunity to catch up with an old friend whom he hasn’t met for a while.
While exploring and learning about modern philanthropy, Lionel once participated in the Executive Management of Philanthropy (EMP) programme. He studied at the renowned Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IU, the first school in the world dedicated solely to studying Philanthropy.
IU’s Global Gateway offices serve as portals that link IU students and faculty to opportunities around the world, and that connect internationally based students, alumni, and partners to IU. Their goal is to enable as many students, faculty, and staff as possible to pursue international knowledge and experiences and to become engaged global citizens.
Forging connections, learning, and long-term impact, IU Global build teams and work side-by-side with international partners and funders to design and implement programs that increase technical expertise, create globe-spanning mentorship and resource networks, and foster cross-cultural understanding on a person-to-person level.
With an ever-changing portfolio of active projects worldwide and a focus on institutional development and leadership exchange programs, following are some of their ongoing projects:
Since 1820, Indiana University has helped students create brighter futures, while also seeking ways to drive innovation, from breakthroughs in DNA technology and cancer research to trailblazing cultural programs and resources.
IU is home to top-ranked business and music schools. They are home to the world’s first school of philanthropy, the nation’s first school of informatics, and the country’s largest medical school.
The book showcases how the participants challenged their limits and conquered the World Marathon Challenge and North Pole Marathon to inspire people to challenge their own limits and pursue their dreams boldly.
The book tells the stories behind the event which saw the largest number of people in history running 1045km round Taiwan in 19 days.