Spotlight: New Associate Director Reuben Rifin
Twenty plus years ago my parents embarked on a new journey from Haiti to the United States for a chance at a better future for their children. As brave as they were, they relied on family and the support of others who have taken the journey before them. Serving as the new Associate Director of …
read moreFulfilling the Promise to our Students
Thanks to the generosity of our many alumni around the world and the hard work of volunteer alumni leaders, it was another incredible year for supporting students at Indiana University! Donations by several hundred individuals allowed our many scholarship programs to disperse $163,190 to 141 students. In April alone, in the spirit of IU Day, …
read moreWelcome to IU, Future Alumni Leaders
As I plan another great year for our Executive Council and Board of Managers, I am reminded of how these top volunteers got their starts at IU. Whether from IUPUI, IU Bloomington, or one of our regional campuses around the state, many of them stumbled upon IU as a newbie to the area, eager to …
read moreSpotlight: Central Carolina Alumnus Don Kritsch
Today’s spotlight is an interview of Don Kritsch by new staff member Dillon Kimmel. Dillon joined the IUAA team on June 4 and is the Assistant Director of Alumni Communities. He is the new liaison to our U Communities which are domestic, mid-level market areas. Degree and Graduation Year from IU: B.A. in Biology in 1967 …
read moreSpotlight: Alumna Constance R. Collins
Today’s spotlight is an interview with Constance R. Collins, Ph.D. by Vernon A. Williams, Communication and Engagement Strategist for IU at the IUPUI Campus. Constance lives in Illinois and is a member of the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club. When did you attend Indiana University and how would you describe the mood of the campus and the nation …
read moreVeni, Vidi, Amavi: IU Style
I’m known at the IUAA as the Latin nerd. I took a couple of years of it in high school and still love to correct my coworkers’ usage of the words “alumna” and “alumni” (I’m the former) and sometimes I even misuse the Latin language, too. So, no one should be surprised that I employ Julius Caesar’s “veni, vidi, …
read moreRecognizing Outstanding Alumni Leadership: The IUAA President’s Award
One of the privileges of my position is developing relationships with amazing volunteers that work hard for IU and the IU Alumni Association. Many of them started their journeys with Indiana University as young dreamers – eager learners in Richmond, or Bloomington, or Indianapolis, or any of our great campuses. I know, because I’m one …
read moreThe IU Impact
The Indiana University Alumni Association would be nothing without our incredible roster of volunteers across the state, country, and world. These amazing alumni create a strong connection to Indiana University and help Indiana thrive. Here in our home state, IU is helping to fulfill the promise of building a stronger Indiana. Our goals are to …
read moreWhere Were YOU on IU Day 2018?
My first experience of IU Day with the Alumni Association came with a bit of nervous energy. The skies were blue, the weather was finally warm, and the anticipation was already building throughout DeVault as the Facebook and Twitter posts came rolling in on April 18th. The Student Alumni Association manned a station along the …
read moreSpotlight: Lakeshore Region’s Nancy Hamblin
In this next Volunteer Spotlight, we focus on an amazing volunteer from the Lakeshore Region Chapter, Nancy Hamblin. Nancy has been involved with IUAA since she was a student in the Student Alumni Association, and has been a valued member and volunteer ever since! Below is more about Nancy in her own words, from why …
read moreSpotlight: Neal-Marshall Alumnus Marshawn Wolley
This week we are profiling another alumni leader from one of our 173 chartered alumni communities. Marshawn Wolley lives in Indianapolis and is a member of the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club. He was interviewed by Baindu Lucy Bayon, Ph.D., Vice President of Neal-Marshall. When did you attend Indiana University? I attended IU undergrad from 1999-2003. I stayed for …
read moreMinute for Mission: The Lasting Impact of Generosity
A Minute for Mission. A brief reflection upon work being done to support the vision of an organization or group of people. A moment to celebrate tireless commitment to the cause. Spending time centered on the very mission of the work we do. The IU Alumni Association’s mission is one we center around, celebrate, and …
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