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VonnegutFest

Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join us at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library for a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the renowned author Kurt Vonnegut. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting acquainted with his writings, VonnegutFest 2023 promises an unforgettable experience. Immerse yourself in the world of Vonnegut as you engage with fellow fans! Our day begins with pay what you […]

Free – $25

15 Years of KVML: Anniversary Party

Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library 543 Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, United States

On January 26th, celebrate 15 years of KVML being an official Indiana nonprofit organization! Woo hoo! Enjoy free admission to the museum during the day and a free copy of Jess Walter's The Cold Millions if you sign up an NEA Big Read event. In the evening, party with us like we're on Tralfamadore with food, […]

Free – $15

In Unity: Black History, Labor Reflections, and NEA Big Read Kickoff

Indiana Landmarks 1201 Central Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

Join the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation, IUI Arts and Humanities Institute, and Indiana Remembrance Coalition to discuss black labor with A’Lelia Bundles, Britt Redd, Jakobi Williams, James English, Eunice Trotter, and others.

Free

KVML X Indy Reads: The Cold Millions Book Discussion

Indy Reads 1066 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN, United States

KVML and Indy Reads invite you to a book discussion on The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, as part of KVML's NEA Big Reads programming. Secure your spot now and score a FREE copy of the book if you don't already own one – because great stories are meant to be shared!

Free

Kathi Badertscher, PhD

Director of Graduate Programs at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Kathi Badertscher, PhD, is Director of Graduate Programs at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Dr. Badertscher teaches a variety of BA, MA, and doctoral courses, including Applying Ethics in Philanthropy and History of Philanthropy. She has participated in several Teaching Vonnegut workshops and is a member of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. Dr. Badertscher has been a guest speaker on ethics in philanthropy, including at the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners – Indianapolis Council; Association of Fundraising Professionals – Indiana Chapter; and Zhou Enlai School of Government, Nankai University, Tianjin, China. In 2019 she received IUPUI Office for Women, Women’s Leadership Award for Newcomer Faculty. In 2019 and 2020 she received the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Graduate Teaching Award.
Dr. Badertscher’s publications include “Fundraising for Advocacy and Social Change,” co-authored with Shariq Siddiqui in Achieving Excellence in Fundraising, 5th ed., 2022; “Insulin at 100: Indianapolis, Toronto, Woods Hole, and the ‘Insulin Road,’ co-authored with Christopher Rutty, Pharmacy in History (2020); and three articles in the Indiana Magazine of History: “A New Wishard Is on the Way,” “Evaline Holliday and the Work of Community Service,” and “Social Networks in Indianapolis during the Progressive Era.” Her chapters on social welfare history will appear in three upcoming edited volumes on the history of philanthropy, including “The Legacy of Edna Henry and Her Contributions to the IU School of Social Work,” Women at Indiana University: Views of the Past and the Future, edited by Andrea Walton, Indiana University Press, 2022 (forthcoming). Dr. Badertscher is also the Philanthropy and Nonprofits Consulting Editor for the forthcoming Digital Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, edited by David J. Bodenhamer and Elizabeth Van Allen, Indiana University Press, 2021. Dr. Badertscher is an active volunteer in the Indianapolis community. At present, she is a Coburn Place Safe Haven Board Member and a Children’s Bureau/Families First Brand and Marketing Advisor. Dr. Badertscher holds the MA in History from Indiana University and the MA and PhD in philanthropic studies from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

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