IU’s Bicentennial: Get Involved with Us
Jan. 20, 2020 marks Indiana University’s bicentennial and planning for the big celebration is well underway. The Office of the Bicentennial has programs in the works to celebrate, chronicle, and explore IU’s history as well as to inspire our next 100 years. In partnership with the IU Alumni Association, the Office of the Bicentennial has …
Spotlight: Alumna Andrea Neely
Today’s blog is an interview of Andrea Neely, BS’86, by Baindu Bayon, vice president of Neal Marshall Alumni Club. When did you attend Indiana University and how would you describe the mood of the campus and the nation during that time period? How do you think it influenced your experience? I attended from 1982 to …
Alumni Career Connections: How Communities Can Tap the Career Guide for IU Alumni
I was recently having a conversation with an IU Alumni Chapter President about a career coaching event in her area, and the president asked, “Is career coaching just for people looking for a job?” It was a light bulb moment for me. If you have never worked with a career coach before, you might be …
Spotlight: New Assistant Director Connie Billett
I am thrilled to be on the IU Alumni Communities team (I am pictured here with my new colleague Jennifer Gentry) and looking forward to having the opportunity learn about and actively support all the wonderful things IU Alumni are doing to celebrate IU in their lives. I am working with seven of our affiliate …
Homecoming 2018: Don’t Miss It
As an alumni leader, you do so much to make IU and the IUAA better! We appreciate your time and effort, and we want to honor you during Homecoming weekend: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13-14. Please join us for Alumni Leader Recognition Weekend, a very special part of Homecoming. Here’s a rundown of what we’ve got …
Spotlight: Diane Jackson-Chapman, Groups Program Alumna
When did you attend Indiana University and how would you describe the mood of the campus and the nation during that time period? I attended Indiana University from the summer of 1970 through the summer of 1973 being the third oldest of eight children and the first to leave home to attend college. The mood …
Yes, IUAA Family, It’s Legit!
Pretty soon (if not already) our wonderful alumni leaders will be contacted by postcard, email, or telephone by a company called Publishing Concepts Inc. They have been engaged to update the alumni data and we need your help to do so. The FAQ document will help explain a lot of things. In an age where …
Spotlight: Kelly Ragle, Central Indiana Chapter
Today’s spotlight is an interview of Kelly Ragle by new staff member Malique Boothe. Malique joined the IUAA team on August 20, 2018 and is the Student Fellow for Alumni Communities. Degree and Graduation Year from IU: B.S. in Business in 2007 Chapter Region: Central Indiana Role/Title on Board: Immediate Past President Can you tell me how you first …
A Special Message from President McRobbie
Today’s blog post is provided by IU President Michael A. McRobbie. Dear Alumni Chapter Presidents and Volunteers, I am very pleased to share with you some exciting news about Indiana University’s latest international initiative. In June 2018, the IU Board of Trustees approved construction of the IU International Center, a project that will greatly enhance …
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 …
Fulfilling 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, …
We Need You for Leadership in the IUAA
Every summer, just as we start the new fiscal year (July 1) we must consider top volunteer leaders for next year. Yes, the Governance cycle does start pretty soon after welcoming and celebrating the new class! It’s important as members of the IU Alumni Family to always keep an eye or two out for new talent …