Awards

IU Indianapolis Spirit of Philanthropy Award - 2001

About Aristea Pappas

The indefatigable Aristea Pappas has had a close association with the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI for many years. Throughout her career supporting students, faculty and staff at the School, she has been cheerleader, best friend, mentor and confidante to hundreds of her colleagues.

Educated in Israel and France, she is fluent in at least four languages and is trained as a concert pianist. While living in Amman Jordan, her interest in the arts brought her into close contact with members of the Jordanian royal family. She has been an active volunteer leader in every community she has lived.

For the School of Liberal Arts, she has been the official "volunteer extraordinaire." She has led the School of Liberal Arts Campus Campaign since the beginning, achieving the highest total of employee giving at IUPUI in 2000. She worked tirelessly on the School of Liberal Arts Dean's Day and other alumni programming, and was named Honorary Alumna of the school. She is also a member of the School of Liberal Arts Cornerstone Society.

In addition to her volunteer activities on behalf of the school, Ari serves numerous community interests, among them the Women's Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, People of Vision, the Welfare Service League, the Ladies' Philaptachos Society, IUPUI Senior Academy, the Indianapolis Opera Guild and the Family Support Center, to name only a few. Her extraordinary love of people and dedication to community and family set her apart. She brings energy and excitement to everything she does.