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Tobias Center Vision

The enduring mission of the Tobias Center is inspiring leadership excellence on a national scale.  Special access to the Center’s work will be furnished to Indiana citizens for the distinct purpose of enhancing leadership within the state.

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News and Events

Now Accepting 2010 Hoosier Fellows Applications

The 2010 Hoosier Fellows application deadline is November 20, 2009.

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IUPUI Pays Homage to Transformational Donors

For his support of the study and practice of leadership, Randy Tobias is honored as one of the 2009 Spirit of Philanthropy Honorees.

Hoosier Fellows Program Equips Executives with Tools for Leadership

The Hoosier Fellows is a unique program offering emerging Indiana leaders the rare opportunity to learn about the many facets of leadership in a way that’s meaningful as they grow in their careers.

Joe Mamlin Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Retired Indiana University Professor and speaker for the 2007 Semler Lecture honored for his work treating HIV/AIDS in Kenya.


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Welcome to the Tobias Center

The Tobias Center focuses on research and programs related to the study of leadership across all sectors – including corporate, public service, education, religion, medicine, and non-profit organizations.  Its focus on multiple sectors and on both the practice and theory of leadership distinguishes its agenda among leadership programs nationwide.  Through ongoing research in a variety of sectors, it generates knowledge about leadership and disseminates this knowledge through a variety of programs.

Hazelett Forum

October 27, 2009
Patricia Miller
Vera Bradley

 

This forum celebrates the achievements of women leaders. Together, students, faculty, and the community explore the role of gender and work/life balance in the modern workplace.  Open to the public.

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Multi Sector Forum

February 25-27, 2010

This forum explores leadership in a range of different contexts encompassing leadership in the business, government, education, medical, nonprofit and other communities.

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Tobias Lecture

March 5, 2009
James MacGregor Burns

 

The Tobias Lecture focuses on leadership in or across all sectors of the workplace. The Lecture brings together thoughtful practitioners and academicians in a setting that facilitates the examination of both the vision and spirit of leadership. Open to the public.

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Semler Lecture

October 6, 2009
Billy Mills

 


This lecture encourages the concept of “giving in perpetuity” and explores the inter-related areas of philanthropic and community leadership and commitment to stewardship. Open to the public.

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