Victor Boschini, Jr.
Served as President 1999-2003
Portrait Details
Artist
Larry Kanfer
Canvas Size
29 1/2" x 39 1/2"
Creation Date
circa 1999
Victor Boschini, Jr. Portrait
This photographic portrait of Victor Boschini, Jr. was specifically created to look like a painted portrait. The image, likely enhanced in photograph editing software, was printed onto board. The artist then applied paint in various areas of the image to enhance the illusion.
Victor Boschini, Jr. Portrait Details
When looking closely at the piece, white paint can be seen on the shirt and around the tie Boschini is wearing.
Victor Boschini, Jr.
President Boschini speaks to an audience.
Victor Boschini, Jr.
President Boschini gives out candy during the ISU Homecoming 2000 parade.
Victor Boschini, Jr.
President Boschini presides over winter commencement in 1999.
Biography
Student Affairs
Victor John Boschini, Jr (1956- ) was the sixteenth president of Illinois State University. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Boschini earned degrees from Mount Union College, Bowling Green State University, and his PhD in higher education administration from Indiana University in 1989. Boschini held administrative posts at Indiana University before becoming associate provost at Butler University in 1990. Hired as the vice president for student affairs in 1997, Boschini also served as an associate professor in the department of Educational Administration and Foundations. Boschini was chosen to succeed Strand and became president in 1999.
Redefining Normal
One of the biggest undertakings during Boschini’s tenure was the 2000 launch of the ‘Redefining Normal’ campaign, the university’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign. He also launched ‘Educating Illinois’, a strategic plan that the university community still uses today. During Boschini’s tenure Illinois State University received its first endowed chair. ISU also received a $5 million donation to the College of Business from Caterpillar. In January 2003, Boschini announced his departure from ISU to become the tenth chancellor at Texas Christian University.
Continued Research
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Victor Boschini, Jr. Presidential Papers Finding Aid