Events

Celebrating Outstanding Volunteer Leaders

During our 2023 Alumni Leaders Weekend in June, the IUAA will present the IUAA Volunteer Leadership Award and the IUAA President’s Award. IUAA’s highest award, the President’s Award, was first bestowed in 1990 and honors the IU Alumni Association’s most dedicated volunteers who lead the way in serving IU. Three outstanding volunteers will be so …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, History and Inspiration

Alumni Leaders Weekend 2023 is coming soon!

Mark your calendars as we celebrate and thank YOU, our alumni leaders, recognize our award winners, and create space for alumni to network and learn from one another. This weekend is all about you as we show our heartfelt appreciation for your work for the IUAA year-round. When: June 23-24, 2023 Where: Bloomington, Indiana We’re …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, History and Inspiration

Volunteer Recognition in 2023

Every year, our alumni choose to dedicate their time, talent, treasure, and testimony to help IUAA and IU thrive. Let’s honor those outstanding volunteers! The nominations deadline for the IUAA President’s, Volunteer Leadership, and Gertrude Rich Awards is Feb. 28, 2023. Those chosen for these honors will be celebrated at the Alumni Leaders Weekend, June …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, History and Inspiration

The Importance of Stewardship

When I reflect on the expectations I had when I first became a student fellow, it is hard to imagine how wrong I was about what my experience would be working in the volunteer engagement and stewardship area. I originally thought that working for the Alumni Association would be a lot of sending mail to …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, History and Inspiration

IUAA Election: A Slate of Fantastic Volunteers to Serve the Association

The Indiana University Alumni Association Governance Committee has named alumni leaders for positions on its Board of Managers and Executive Council. Martin Vargas, BS’94, of Knoxville, Tennessee, will serve as chair and Jeannie Sager, MA’03, of Carmel, will serve as immediate past chair in accordance with the IUAA Code of Bylaws beginning July 1. Both …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, IUAA Policies

IUB Homecoming: A Successful Week

Throughout the past three months, my college life has changed significantly. I had yet to learn I would have an opportunity to work with a great organization like the Alumni Association. Working with IUAA made me realize how big of a deal Homecoming is on the Bloomington campus. We hosted six events during the week, …

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Time for Nominations: Executive Council Volunteers Needed

It’s time again for my annual last call for nominations before they close for the coming fiscal year. Don’t worry – I accept nominations for outstanding Executive Council and Board of Managers all year around – but if you want your candidate (or yourself) to be included in this year’s pool of candidates, get your …

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Alumni Leaders Weekend: Back Together Again!

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Bloomington for Alumni Leaders Weekend after a long two-years. We’re so ready to see you, celebrate you, and have a lot of fun – back together again! Location All sessions will be held at the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), 900 E. 7th Street, Bloomington. The Annual Alumni Meeting …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, Tips and Tools

Celebrating Excellence in Volunteerism

During Alumni Leaders Weekend in June, the IUAA will present three volunteer awards: The Gertrude Rich Award, the IUAA Volunteer Leadership Award, and the IUAA President’s Award. Three outstanding volunteers will each receive the IUAA President’s Award, the IUAA’s highest volunteer award: Jim Foster, BS’67, of Chapel Hill, NC Leslie Kidwell, MA’13, of Indianapolis Herman …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, Spotlight

With Deep Appreciation

April is National Volunteer Month and we at the IU Alumni Association have much to be thankful for. I wanted to send a special note of appreciation to you, our treasured alumni leaders. Your work reflects IUAA’s values – commitment, inclusion, pride, and collaboration – via selfless acts that support students, fellow graduates, and your …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, Spotlight

IU Trustee Election Guidelines for 2022

Online voting in the 2022 Trustee Election begins June 1 at 12:01 a.m. and ends June 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Please encourage voting among all IU graduates. We are sending this message early to underscore the importance of acting in a fair, impartial manner in all matters related to the Trustee Election. Please note …

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Posted in the following categories: Events, IUAA Policies

Save the Date. Alumni Leaders Weekend: Back Together Again

We are thrilled to share that, at long last, it is time to gather (in person!) once again on the beautiful campus of IU Bloomington. Mark your calendars, alumni leaders, for the 2022 Alumni Leaders Weekend: Back Together Again!   After two years of gathering virtually, please join us on June 10-11 to reconnect, celebrate, and …

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