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Indiana University commencements

James Brosher — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:41:00 +0000

When we started planning our team’s coverage of Indiana University’s commencement ceremonies back in March, I challenged my colleagues to “photograph the weird”. Things are weird. Document it. Document the history. My unit’s primary focus is marketing, but I have felt a big, self-assigned responsibility since the beginning of the pandemic to make sure our 200-year-old university’s history is captured. After all, I don’t anticipate much of a shelf life for marketing photos featuring masks and social distancing if the pandemic ends.

I photographed five commencement ceremonies this year. After two ceremonies here in Bloomington, I traveled to IU regional campuses in Kokomo, South Bend and Gary. The ceremonies were held without audience members in attendance making for a striking visual component to each ceremony. Commencement is arguably a university’s most important ritual – and typically one of the most photographed. By documenting it this year I hope my photos will stand in contrast to those taken in “normal times”.

Indiana University Bloomington Graduate Commencement – May 7, 2021

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement – May 8, 2021

Indiana University Kokomo Commencement – May 11, 2021

Indiana University South Bend Commencement – May 12, 2021

Indiana University Northwest Commencement – May 13, 2021

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‘Cinema Paradiso’ screening at Memorial Stadium

James Brosher — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:35:04 +0000

This year I have been struck by the visual oddness of the COVID-19 crisis. This pandemic is forcing us to reimagine things we used to take for granted like going to the movies. IU Cinema got creative and used the university’s empty football stadium to screen Giuseppe Tornatore’s 1988 masterpiece, “Cinema Paradiso.” The screening was also the final public event for IU Cinema’s founding director Jon Vickers. It’s been a great pleasure for me to work with Jon over the years photographing IU Cinema’s various events. The event was a fitting send-off and a rare opportunity for members of the IU community to gather amidst the pandemic.

A couple embraces as they watch a screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the field in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Audience members watch a socially-distant screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the field in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Cinema Director Jon Vickers, center, speaks with patrons as he makes his way through the stands before a screening of “Cinema Paradiso” in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. The film screening was Vickers’ final public event as IU Cinema’s founding director. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Cinema Director Jon Vickers looks over his notes as he waits to introduce a screening of “Cinema Paradiso” in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. The film screening was Vickers’ final public event as IU Cinema’s founding director. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie speaks before a screening of “Cinema Paradiso” in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. McRobbie bestowed the President’s Medal of Excellence on IU Cinema Director Jon Vickers before the film. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, left, presents the President’s Medal of Excellence to IU Cinema Director Jon Vickers before a screening of “Cinema Paradiso” in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. The film screening was Vickers’ final public event as IU Cinema’s founding director. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Audience members watch a socially-distant screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the field in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Audience members watch a socially-distant screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the stands in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Audience members watch a socially-distant screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the field in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, center, watches a screening of “Cinema Paradiso” in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. Also pictured are IU First Lady Laurie Burns McRobbie, left, and son Lucien McRobbie. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Audience members watch a socially-distant screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the field in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

An audience member watches a socially-distant screening of “Cinema Paradiso” from the field in Memorial Stadium at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Indiana University commencements

James Brosher — Wed, 22 May 2019 17:53:35 +0000

Indiana University Bloomington Graduate Commencement – May 3, 2019

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement – May 4, 2019

Indiana University South Bend Commencement – May 7, 2019

Purdue Fort Wayne / Indiana University Fort Wayne Commencement – May 8, 2019

Indiana University Northwest Commencement – May 9, 2019

IUPUI Commencement – May 11, 2019

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Indiana University commencements

James Brosher — Mon, 14 May 2018 18:32:33 +0000

Indiana University Bloomington Graduate Commencement – May 4, 2018

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement – May 5, 2018

Indiana University South Bend Commencement – May 8, 2018

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Commencement – May 9, 2018

Indiana University Northwest Commencement – May 10, 2018

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Indiana University commencements

James Brosher — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 22:56:54 +0000

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement (Morning) – May 6, 2017

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement (Afternoon) – May 6, 2017

Indiana University South Bend Commencement – May 9, 2017

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Commencement – May 10, 2017

Indiana University Northwest Commencement – May 11, 2017

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Commencement – May 14, 2017

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Indiana University commencements

James Brosher — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:26:33 +0000

Last month, I photographed six Indiana University commencement ceremonies on five different campuses in a span of seven days. It was a whirlwind of a week, but the ceremonies feature some of the best moments we capture all year for the university. Here is a selection of my favorite moments from the ceremonies I photographed:

Indiana University Bloomington Graduate Commencement – May 6, 2016

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement – May 7, 2016

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Commencement – May 8, 2016

Indiana University South Bend Commencement – May 10, 2016

Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Commencement – May 11, 2016

Indiana University Northwest Commencement – May 12, 2016

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Indiana University Winter Commencement

James Brosher — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 20:50:13 +0000

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Indiana University Bloomington move-in day

James Brosher — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 00:52:25 +0000

Stephanie Henderson, a freshman from Pittsburgh, carries a rug up a stairwell with the help of her mother, Jane, at Spruce Hall during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie shares a laugh as he tours a floor of Spruce Hall with Jared Wagner, a resident assistant at the dorm, during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

The back of a vehicle signal’s a student’s move to campus during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Kayla Beard, a sophomore welcome week worker, holds two doors open at the same time to allow traffic to flow in and out of Teter Residence Center during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Students move into Forest Residence Center during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University Bloomington Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Dennis Groth interacts with parents outside of Forest Residence Center during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie interacts with student welcome week staffers outside of Spruce Hall during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Parents help their students unload outside of Teter Residence Center during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Daniel Chang, a resident assistant at Spruce Hall, shakes hands with a new resident during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

John Freed of Columbus shares a laugh as he relaxes while watching his son’s belongings on a sidewalk in front of Teter Quad during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie interacts with parents and students inside of Spruce Hall during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Sydney Kroll, left, a freshman from Danville, and her mother, Lisa, push a mini refrigerator up an incline outside of Wright Residence Center during Indiana University Bloomington move-in day on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

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Summer at Indiana University

James Brosher — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:02:28 +0000

This summer has been a new experience for me. As a student, I never experienced a full summer in Bloomington. Now, as a townie, I’ve gotten the chance to see Bloomington and the Indiana University campus in all its blooming, laid-back glory. In a few weeks, that’ll all change when students start arriving en masse, but I’ve enjoyed the summer thus far. My photoshoots at IU have decreased considerably the last couple months, but it’s a welcome change of pace after the graduation season in May. Here are a few favorites from my daily work on assignment for Indiana University Communications:

Incoming freshmen experience the Light Totem outside of the IU Art Museum during a night tour of the IU Bloomington campus as part of New Student Orientation on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Michelle Long, center, an Orientation leader, reacts as students from opposing teams face off in a game of rock-paper-scissors during New Student Orientation on Monday, July 6, 2015, near Woodburn Hall. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University Bloomington Director of Construction Management Gary Chambers shares a laugh with Project Manager Gary Walls at a construction site on Thursday, May 21, 2015, along Jordan Avenue near Read Quad. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

The IU Student Building is seen during a summer evening on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

IU Cinema Associate Director Brittany Friesner poses for a portrait on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at the cinema. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer MaryFrances McCourt shares a hug with retiring IU Vice President for Research Jorge José during a reception on Monday, June 29, 2015, in the IMU Solarium. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Professional ballroom dancers Scott and Yulia Shook dance to “Stepping Out with my Baby” during a retirement celebration for IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

An IU trident adorns the side of the Wildermuth Intramural Center during a summer day on Monday, July 13, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, right, shares a laugh with Viola Taliaferro before a luncheon at the Indiana Black Expo on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Maxwell Hall is illuminated by the evening light on Monday, July 13, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University Vice President for Research Jorge José mingles with the crowd after receiving the Thomas Hart Benton Mural Medallion during his retirement reception on Monday, June 29, 2015, in the IMU Solarium. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

The IU Student Building is seen through the Sample Gates during a summer day on Monday, July 13, 2015. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Summer Concert Band Conductor Stephen W. Pratt reacts to applause from the audience on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in the Musical Arts Center at the Jacobs School of Music. The performance was part of the Summer Music concert series. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Sarina Rodriguez Rajput, an IU senior, works in the lab during the STEM Summer Scholars Institute on Monday, June 15, 2015, in Myers Hall. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Viola Taliaferro shares a laugh as she and her husband, IU football great George Taliaferro, are interviewed by Amos Brown on AM 1310: The Light at the Indiana Black Expo on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

Indiana University Bloomington Vice Provost for Educational Inclusion and Diversity Martin McCrory, left, IU Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs James Wimbush and IU Bloomington Senior Associate Director of Admissions Larry Gonzalez pose for a photo inside of an Instagram frame at the IU booth during the Indiana Black Expo on Friday, July 17, 2015, at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

The sun sets behind Bloomington’s historic Von Lee building on Monday, July 13, 2015. Formerly a theater, the Von Lee now houses IU Communications on the second and third floors. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

IUPUI Chancellor Charles R. Bantz dances with his wife, Dr. Sandra Petronio, at his retirement celebration on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis. (James Brosher/IU Communications)

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Indiana University commencements

James Brosher — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:55:11 +0000

Earlier this month, I photographed six Indiana University commencement ceremonies in a five-day span. For me, these graduations are the most important IU shoots I will have all year. While these photos may be used on social media, marketing materials and websites in the short-term, I approach the graduations as a chance to document the long-term history of the university. It was a whirlwind of a week, but a lot of fun to have the opportunity to make pictures at various IU campuses around the state. Here is a selection of my favorite moments from the ceremonies I photographed:

Indiana University Bloomington Graduate Commencement – May 8, 2015

Indiana University Bloomington Undergraduate Commencement – May 9, 2015

Indiana University-Purdue University Commencement – May 10, 2015

Indiana University Kokomo Commencement – May 12, 2015

Indiana University South Bend Commencement – May 12, 2015

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