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2024: The Year in Pictures

By Indiana University

December 16^th, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, Indiana University presents this chronological look back at the year that was through the lenses of photographers at each of IU's campuses.

JANUARY 16: People cross a bridge spanning a frozen Saint Joseph River on the IU South Bend campus. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

JANUARY 12: IU South Bend softball player Sydney Kuzma (14) poses for a portrait. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

JANUARY 27: Dancers dazzle the audience during the Raas Royalty Indian dance competition at IU Auditorium. (Photo by Andrew Russell/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

JANUARY 30: IU center Kel'el Ware is pictured during a game against Iowa Hawkeyes at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. (Photo by Andrew Mascharka/Indiana Athletics)

FEBRUARY 24: The IU women's swimming and diving team celebrates a Big Ten conference championship in West Lafayette. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

FEBRUARY 28: IU President Pamela S. Whitten hugs IU Southeast Chancellor Deborah Ford during Ford's installation ceremony at IU Southeast. (Photo by Benjamin Koelling/Indiana University Southeast)

FEBRUARY 27: IU center Kel'el Ware shoots during a game against Wisconsin at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. (Photo by Gretta Cohoon/Indiana Athletics)

FEBRUARY 29: IU Kokomo student Rene Semple, an international student from Guyana, poses for a portrait in the campus library. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

MARCH 4: Alex Jahn, co-director of Midwest Center for Biodiversity at Indiana University Bloomington, prepares to release an American robin after collecting data and blood samples at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

MARCH 2: Jagathon participants play Hungry Hungry Hippos during the 23rd annual Jagathon Dance Marathon at IUPUI. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

MARCH 20: A young patient walks through the pediatrics area at the IU School of Dentistry at IUPUI. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

MARCH 20: Students work in a lab in the IU School of Dentistry at IUPUI. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

MARCH 21: Indiana University students rehearse a scene from “Star on the Rise: La Bayadere ... Reimagined” in the Musical Arts Center at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

MARCH 12: The IU trident sits above the Campus Center bell tower at IUPUI. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

MARCH 23: Teter riders Cecilia Ball, left, Jess DiBella and Allison Edgar celebrate after winning the pole for the Women's Little 500. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

APRIL 5: Students enjoy carnival rides and live music around Showalter Fountain. (Photo by Andrew Russell/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

APRIL 8: A moment of totality is captured at 3:05 p.m. during a solar eclipse at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

FEBRUARY 22: Anthony Magaldi poses for a studio portrait wearing IU South Bend Eclipse Glasses in front of a projection of a partial eclipse. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

APRIL 8: People look at the sun during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

APRIL 8: A total solar eclipse is framed in the bell tower of the Bicentennial Carillon at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

APRIL 8: Actor William Shatner speaks during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

APRIL 8: Janelle Monae performs during the Hoosier Cosmic Celebration at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

APRIL 19: Riders race down the front stretch as the green flag waves at the start of the Women's Little 500. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

APRIL 19: Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle races down the back stretch during the Women's Little 500. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

APRIL 19: Kappa Alpha Theta rider Bailey Cappella reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the Women's Little 500. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

APRIL 20: Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close takes a moment to gather his thoughts before joining his team to celebrate a win at the Men's Little 500. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

APRIL 20: Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner is hoisted up in the air after his team won the Men's Little 500. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

MAY 3: A graduate carries her child during the IU Bloomington Graduate Commencement. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

MAY 4: Graduates move their tassels during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

MAY 6: Rain falls during the IU Southeast Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

MAY 4: Fireworks explode during the IU Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

MAY 7: A graduate waves to friends and family in the audience after receiving a diploma cover during the IU South Bend Commencement. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

MAY 7: Graduates wear heels during the IU Kokomo Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

MAY 7: Students celebrate in confetti during the IU South Bend Commencement. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

APRIL 6: Faith Odiete, the 2024 undergraduate commencement speaker, poses for a photograph at Ball Garden. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

MAY 6: Confetti, streamers and grads emotions cannot be contained following the IU Southeast Commencement. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

MAY 9: Graduates react during the conferral of degrees during the IUPUI Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

JUNE 15: A participant demonstrates a dinosaur walk and growl during the 3rd annual Limestone Fest at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

JUNE 6: Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Carl Bernstein speaks during the Granfalloon Festival at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

JUNE 8: Carrie Brownstein, left, and Corin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney perform during the Granfalloon Festival on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

AUGUST 12: IU South Bend volleyball player Abby Weber poses for a portrait in front of a projected IU trident. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

JUNE 17: Lilly King is pictured during the 2024 United States Olympic Swimming Team Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

JULY 22: IU defensive specialist Carly Mills poses during a photo day at Wilkinson Hall. (Photo by Spencer Meyer/Indiana Athletics)

JULY 25: IU football coach Curt Cignetti is pictured during B1G Media Day at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Photo by Spencer Meyer/Indiana Athletics)

AUGUST 18: A student receives assistance moving a couch into Eigenmann Hall at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

AUGUST 23: Students race tricycles inside Alumni Hall during the Welcome Week Late Nite at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Andrew Russell/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

AUGUST 21: Students gather around Showalter Fountain for the Union Board sponsored outdoor movie, “Bottoms — AUGUST 21: Students gather around Showalter Fountain for the Union Board sponsored outdoor movie, “Bottoms". (Photo by Andrew Russell/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

AUGUST 22: Students play Twister during the Herman B House Party at Wells Library at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

AUGUST 22: Students perform during CultureFest at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Andrew Russell/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

AUGUST 23: Students gather for RecFest in the Garrett Fieldhouse. (Photo by Maddie Tallard/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

AUGUST 25: A student dives into the SRSC pool at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Michael Claycamp/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

AUGUST 23: Members of the IU Class of 2028 pose for their freshman class photo during Traditions and Spirit of IU in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

AUGUST 23: Students pose for an induction day group photo at IU Southeast. (Photo by Benjamin Koelling/Indiana University Southeast)

AUGUST 23: Students pose for a class picture in the shape of an IU Trident during New Student Convocation at IU South Bend. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

AUGUST 26: Students walk past a red clock near Woodburn Hall during the first day of fall semester classes at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

AUGUST 26: A student is illuminated by a laptop screen on the first day of fall semester classes at IU Indianapolis. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

AUGUST 27: A hot air balloon is pictured near the IU Southeast campus. (Photo by Benjamin Koelling/Indiana University Southeast)

AUGUST 28: Students throw colored powder during the Titan Splash at IU South Bend. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

AUGUST 29: Students play bags during Thursday Night Lights at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Michael Claycamp/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

AUGUST 31: IU players prepare to take the field for a game against FIU. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

AUGUST 30: IU Police Department Public Information Officer Hannah Skibba interacts with IUPD’s therapy dog Honey during at event at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 6: The MARLA museum (Media Arts Research and Learning Arcade Lab) is honored with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at IU Indianapolis. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 8: A student climbs an Alpine Tower during an IU Outdoor Adventures trip to Bradford Woods. (Photo by Andrew Russell/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

SEPTEMBER 10: David Kibbe and IUSB Chancellor Susan Elrod high five after a ribbon cutting for the Dwyer Healthcare Simulation Center. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

SEPTEMBER 18: Calder’s Peau Rouge Indiana stabile is pictured at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 13: Sparklab Incubator students meet in the Von Lee at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 20: Victor Oladipo is pictured during his Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. (Photo by Grace Urbanski/Indiana Athletics)

SEPTEMBER 23: Students are framed by a Swain West window on a fall day at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 25: Marcelina Sobczak works to remove dust from eye scanning equipment in a lab in the School of Optometry at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 25: IU Indianapolis Chancellor Latha Ramchand speaks with a young participant after the Indianapolis Monumental 5K in Lucas Oil Stadium. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 28: Regatta participants blur past spectators along the canal in downtown Indianapolis. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 28: Regatta medalists celebrate after the 16th annual Regatta in downtown Indianapolis. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

SEPTEMBER 5: A man weaves a basket during the First Thursdays Festival at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 2: An Eskenazi Museum of Art employee casts a shadow in the lobby at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 5: A runner finishes the Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5K at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 2: IU women's basketball coach Teri Moren is pictured during Women’s Basketball Big Ten Media Day in Rosemont, Illinois. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

OCTOBER 8: IU School of Nursing students are pictured during an event at IU Southeast. (Photo by Benjamin Koelling/Indiana University Southeast)

OCTOBER 10: The aurora borealis is visible in a long exposure near the pedestrian bridge over the Saint Joseph River at IU South Bend. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

OCTOBER 11: IU South Bend basketball player Deshon Burnett poses for a portrait. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

OCTOBER 15: Teter rider Leila Faraday leads the pack into turn one during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 16: Kirsten and Pete Wiegand hold baby Quinn Wiegand at the Sample Gates. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 17: John Mellencamp poses in front of a piece of his art on display in the Eskenazi Museum of Art. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 18: Indiana University Student Alumni Association members including Jessyka Brown, center, pump up the crowd along the route during the IU Bloomington Homecoming Parade. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 18: A Kelley School of Business student works during a Habitat for Humanity build in Bloomington. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 18: Musician, artist and activist John Mellencamp poses with his sculpture after an unveiling ceremony at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 19: Fans cheer during the IU vs. Nebraska football game in Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Kate Petersen/Indiana Athletics)

OCTOBER 19: Students hold a — OCTOBER 19: Students hold a "Google Him" sign for IU football coach Curt Cignetti during FOX's Big Noon Kickoff show at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

OCTOBER 19: Students tailgate before the IU vs. Nebraska football game outside Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 19: A sold-out Memorial Stadium is pictured during the IU vs. Nebraska football game. (Photo by Grace Urbanski/Indiana Athletics)

OCTOBER 19: The RedSteppers perform during the IU-Nebraska football game. (Photo by Maddi Sponsel/Indiana Athletics)

OCTOBER 24: The exterior of the Indiana Memorial Union is pictured on a fall day at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 23: A cyclist climbs a hill amid the fall colors at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 21: Fall foliage is seen along a quad on the IU South Bend campus. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

OCTOBER 26: Children watch a science experiment at IU Southeast. (Photo by Benjamin Koelling/Indiana University Southeast)

NOVEMBER 7: Students approach Seventh Street near Woodburn Hall at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Chris Meyer/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 28: The Rose Well House is pictured from the air on a fall day at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 26: Fans are pictured during ESPN's College GameDay at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

NOVEMBER 9: An IU cheerleader pumps up the crowd during a football game against Michigan. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

OCTOBER 26: ESPN College GameDay's Lee Corso, a former IU coach, is pictured during the show's broadcast from Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

OCTOBER 26: A fan holds a sign during ESPN College GameDay at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

NOVEMBER 2: IU offensive lineman Mike Katic and coach Curt Cignetti celebrate with the Old Brass Spittoon after a win at Michigan State. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

NOVEMBER 30: Snow falls during the IU-Purdue football game at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Grace Urbanski/Indiana Athletics)

NOVEMBER 30: IU cheerleaders pump up the crowd during a game against Purdue. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

NOVEMBER 30: Snow falls as IU defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe prepares for a game against Purdue. (Photo by Dani Meersman/Indiana Athletics)

NOVEMBER 30: Fans cheer during the IU-Purdue football game. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

NOVEMBER 30: IU players celebrate after recapturing the Old Oaken Bucket following a 66-0 win against Purdue at Memorial Stadium. (Photo by Trent Barnhart/Indiana Athletics)

DECEMBER 3: IU South Bend softball player Summer Johnson (21) poses for a portrait. (Photo by Michael Caterina/Indiana University South Bend)

NOVEMBER 15: Morale committee members react during the opening ceremony of IU Dance Marathon. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

NOVEMBER 16: A Riley kid is carried through the crowd during the IU Dance Marathon (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 6: Students gather to enjoy the snowball dance in Alumni Hall at IU Bloomington. (Photo by Michael Claycamp/Indiana University Office of Student Life)

DECEMBER 5: A holiday candle illuminates the Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel and Conference Center tower backdropped by a waxing crescent moon during Light Up the Night at IU Bloomington. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 20: Faculty marshals walk from the lineup area to the stage before the morning ceremony of the IU Bloomington Winter Commencement. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 20: Indiana University Associate Professor Jim Kelly lines up for the processional before the afternoon ceremony of the IU Bloomington Winter Commencement. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 20: Confetti pops over the graduates at the end of the IU Bloomington Winter Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 20: A doctoral graduate receives her hood during the IU Bloomington Winter Commencement. (Photo by Alex Kumar/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 20: A doctoral graduate receives a hood from a faculty member during the afternoon ceremony of the IU Bloomington Winter Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

DECEMBER 20: Snow falls as a graduate poses with her diploma cover after the IU Bloomington Winter Commencement. (Photo by Wendi Chitwood/Indiana University)

Footnotes

Photos by Trent Barnhart, James Brosher, Michael Caterina, Wendi Chitwood, Michael Claycamp, Gretta Cohoon, Liz Kaye, Benjamin Koelling, Alex Kumar, Andrew Mascharka, Dani Meersman, Chris Meyer, Spencer Meyer, Kate Petersen, Andrew Russell, Maddi Sponsel, Maddie Tallard and Grace Urbanski.

FootNotes

Photos by Trent Barnhart, James Brosher, Michael Caterina, Wendi Chitwood, Michael Claycamp, Gretta Cohoon, Liz Kaye, Benjamin Koelling, Alex Kumar, Andrew Mascharka, Dani Meersman, Chris Meyer, Spencer Meyer, Kate Petersen, Andrew Russell, Maddi Sponsel, Maddie Tallard and Grace Urbanski.

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