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Welcome to the University Advancement Blog!  My name is Rob Zinkan, and I am vice chancellor for external affairs at Indiana University East in my hometown of Richmond, Ind.  I have the privilege of leading a great team of professionals in communications, marketing, alumni relations, gift development, campus life, special events, and web development.

Advancement in my opinion can be summarized with the “3 R’s.”  We advance the mission of the university by strengthening its reputation, relationships, and resources.  This blog touches on all of those areas.

Before coming to Indiana University East, I worked at another IU campus – Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus (IUPUC) – as assistant dean for advancement.  I have been with Indiana University for nine years.

Prior to joining IU, I worked in athletics administration with previous stops at Ashland University (Ohio) and Northwestern State University (La.), both as assistant athletic director for external relations.

I have a Bachelor of Arts from Wabash College (Ind.) and Master of Education from Xavier University (Ohio).  Currently I am serving on the board of directors for the following organizations: CASE Indiana, HYPE Richmond, Richmond Symphony Orchestra, Seton Catholic Schools, and Whitewater Community Television.  My wife and I have four children, and I enjoy running and coaching my kids’ sports teams.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

  • CASE V Conference – December 12, 2011, Chicago
  • CASE Indiana Fall Conference – November 11, 2011, Muncie
  • AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education – November 8, 2011, Chicago
  • Indiana Collegiate Press Association Convention – April 2, 2011, Bloomington
  • CASE V Conference – December 12, 2010, Chicago
  • AFP Indiana: Indiana Fundraising Day – November 19, 2010, Indianapolis
  • SummitUp Conference – October 19, 2010, Dayton
  • Blog Indiana Blogging & Social Media Conference – August 20, 2010, Indianapolis
  • eduWeb Conference – July 27, 2010, Chicago
  • CASE Indiana Fall Conference – November 6, 2009, Indianapolis
  • Blog Indiana Blogging & Social Media Conference – August 13, 2009, Indianapolis

 

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