We need you to give advice and get advice
A mentor is someone who teaches or gives help and advice. At one point in our lives we have either been one or we have had one. Take a moment to pause and think about that time or person right now. What types of words describe your experience? What comes to mind for me is …
read moreThe IUAA Election is Over!
If you didn’t know it (some don’t), IUAA members approve a slate of officers and at-large members for the highest volunteer positions in our governance. Effective July 1, the results are in…(drum roll please)… Nate Feltman, BS/BA’92, JD’94, chairman-elect; Robert Johnson, BA’88, vice chairman; Thao Nelson, BA’93, MS’96, secretary; Deanna Crispen, BA’98, treasurer; Larry Alt, …
read moreRecognizing Amazing Volunteers
I’m pleased to announce the following persons will be awarded the IUAA President’s Award this summer in Bloomington. Pam Berke, BS’92, of Denver Philip Chua, MBA’88, of Singapore Kim Davis, MS’78, of Bloomington, Ind Mike Garber, BFA’97, of Indianapolis Nancy Hamblin, BS’78, MS’82, of Munster, Ind The IUAA President’s Award recognizes outstanding volunteerism and is …
read moreA Few of my Favorite Things
No matter which generation you claim, The Sound of Music has a special place in your heart. I’m reminded of this beloved movie and, of course, the soundtrack as it celebrates the 50th anniversary in 2015. One of my most favorite songs growing up was “My Favorite Things,” especially since my mom would sing it …
read moreAccess to Member Benefits is changing: Introducing the new MyIU
Greetings, volunteer leaders! As you know, we are in the process of implementing a new version of MyIU.org , which is the transactional portal of the IU Alumni Association. As our core group of alumni leaders, we want you to be the first to know about these important updates – and to take a test drive. …
read moreSave the Date: Alumni Leaders Conference 2015
Our favorite time of the year is coming in June…the annual Alumni Leaders Conference! All of our volunteers are invited to join us as we gather in Bloomington beginning on Thursday, June 4 with a welcome reception, and conclude with our annual luncheon on Saturday, June 6. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and we …
read moreAn Update on the IUAA/IUF Partnership
For the past year, IUAA and IUF have engaged in a very careful and thorough review of the relationship of the two organizations. In the fall, we determined that a merger was not necessary. Over the winter, we have examined migrating the IUAA employees working for IU to become IUF employees. Dan Smith and I …
read morePower Panel of Disruptive Innovators, Thought Leaders, and Entrepreneurs
Hi, volunteer leaders! We wanted you to be aware of this fantastic upcoming signature IUAA event. If you are near San Francisco, we hope you can attend in person, but everyone (yes, everyone!) can attend virtually, see below for the details. And feel free to use some of this information in emails or promotions to …
read more2015-16 Nominating Committee Report
Hey There Alumni Leaders! Did you know that you can elect ten members of the Executive Council and five from the Board of Managers this spring? The bylaws can explain why and how it fits within our overall governance. 10 Executive Council members are elected each year, to form 30 at-large members that rotate terms. …
read moreA Time of Thanks
Across America, people gather to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is a time when many renew ties with those close to them. As some of IU’s most loyal and passionate volunteers, you are the face of IU’s powerful global network of wildly useful, seriously fun alumni. We are so very thankful for your service and support of …
read moreJoin IU for #GivingTuesday
This year, on Tuesday, December 2, IU will participate in the national day of giving called #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to make the Tuesday after Thanksgiving the philanthropic equivalent of Black Friday or Cyber Monday. It is an opportunity for IU alumni to collectively make a difference. On last year’s #GivingTuesday, IU …
read moreFeeling Crazy, Guilty or Crazy Guilty?
I feel it… in the pit of my stomach often in the mornings on my way to work and when I leave to come home in the afternoon. In the mornings I wonder if I am making the right decision to work each day. What would my day look like if I was able to …
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