You’re Invited: The 2014 Alumni Leaders Conference
Has it been a year already?! Registration is now open for the Alumni Leaders Conference 2014: ALL IN! I’m so excited to see all of you and welcome you to Bloomington this June. We are finalizing a few details of the conference, but you’re in for some serious fun. Our conversations will look at IU’s …
read moreHome Stretch of our Membership Challenge
With less than eight weeks to go, we are entering the home stretch of the ALL IN membership challenge. To date, a total of 106 members have been referred to theleaderboard. Kyle King, Anne-Marie Farrow, and Lewis Jones currently lead the charge. Other ALL IN alumni participants are Don Kritsch, Judith Golitko, Nick Gray, Christine Platenga, Nancy …
read moreVolunteer to Volunteer: Olivia, from Chicago
Hello, IU alumni and volunteers!! In the effort to hear the voice of volunteers, we’re introducing a series where volunteers will speak directly to you! Each volunteer has a story to tell about why they work to create the right alumni engagement experiences for their community. First up is Olivia Clarke Silver, president of the …
read moreThrowback Thursday – Mini U through the Years!
This year marks the 43rd annual Mini University starting June 8th. I became a part of this program in 2008 and look forward to it each and every year. I remember my first Mini so vividly. I had been at the IUAA for a week at that point and was still learning. I remember seeing …
read moreIUAA Affinity Programs: Class Rings and License Plates
We continue our look at IUAA Affinity Programs and partnerships today with IUAA staff member, Anne Bono. Herff Jones: With over 580,000 living graduates, the IU network is a powerful base and it’s always a great feeling when you unexpectedly meet or identify a fellow alum. Unfortunately, it isn’t always acceptable to wear IU gear. …
read moreA Weekend With Marshall Goldsmith
Caroline Dowd-Higgins, IUAA’s Director of Professional Enrichment, joins us today to recap the IUAA Goldsmith Leadership and Executive Coaching Academy held in Chicago in early March. Part of the new Professional Enrichment movement includes the creation of the Indiana University Alumni Association Goldsmith Leadership & Executive Coaching Academy. IU alumnus, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith certified the …
read moreThrowback Thursday – Hoosiers travel to Cuba
Have you ever dreamt of traveling to a faraway land? Is the Eiffel Tower on your bucket list? Do you wish you could visit a castle in Scotland? Karen Conrad, Program Officer for Hoosier Travelers, is here to share her thoughts and experiences being a host of one of our many Hoosier Traveler trips we …
read moreShow your stripes! IU Fan Photo Contest 2014
How do you and your family display your love for IU? Dig out your most spirited IU photo for the third annual IU Fan Photo Contest! To enter, submit your photo via Facebook or Twitter (@IUAA) by Sunday, March 23. If we think your pic displays the most IU spirit, you’ll receive a $100 Loudmouth …
read moreThrowback Thursday – Celebrating the Greatest Era of Indiana Women’s Basketball
Welcome to Our Indiana’s first ever Throwback Thursday! We start off with the AIAW Final Four Women’s basketball team (1973). This team also had two Elite Eight appearances (1972, 1974). The women’s basketball team, under head coach Bea Gordon did not officially become a varsity sport until 1971 and accomplished making the Final Four and …
read moreIUAA Affinity Programs
Did you know that you can support the IU Alumni Association doing things that you already do? It’s easy! IUAA has partnered with various companies to offer products and services to our alumni. I’ll be featuring all of our partnerships in the coming weeks. Please check out the two below! IU Credit Card: We have …
read moreShow your Stripes!
A new striped socks membership campaign is under way! We are using a Facebook offer to entice IU alumni and friends to join and receive a pair of exclusive IU striped socks (see photo). We will also follow up with e-mail, direct mail, and Telefund. Here are the offer details: For a limited time, you can …
read moreMy Professional Development Journey
This week’s blog includes a post by IU Alumni Association staff member, Sarah Sparks. Sarah’s insights on her career journey are not only applicable to the work you do in your local chapters and boards, but it might also strike a chord for personal and professional growth. Professional Growth was something so foreign to me …
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