Notable Quotable: Jane Chu at Indiana University


Jane Chu accepting award at commencement
Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie (right) awards the IU President's Medal for Excellence to Jane Chu (center). Chairman Chu received her PhD in philanthropic studies from IU, and delivered the commencement address at the university's 2014 winter graduation. Photo by Eric Rudd

"When you don't know where the path is, which direction should you take? How do you know when you're moving forward? How do you muster the courage to keep going when everyone around you resists change? When you think about it, so many of those who are successful take creative chances. As a leader, you have a great opportunity to help yourself and others; to be creative and not be stuck; to take the kinds of risks that are necessary, in order to make a positive impact on others and that bring out the good in us." -Jane Chu, speaking at the winter commencement ceremony at Indiana University