Spotlight: Scott Bowerman of Metro New York Chapter
This week, we are excited to highlight another spectacular chapter volunteer. Scott Bowerman has been doing great work with the Metro New York chapter and providing opportunities to future Hoosiers through his work with scholarships. Thank you, Scott for all your hard work! Name: Scott Bowerman Degree and Graduation Year from IU: Finance 2014 Chapter Region: IUAA Metro …
Spotlight: Neal-Marshall Alumna Joanna Coker
This week we are profiling another alumni leader from one of our 173 chartered alumni communities. Joanna Coker lives near Atlanta and is a member of the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club. She was interviewed by Baindu Lucy Bayon, Ph.D., Vice President of Neal-Marshall. When did you attend Indiana University? In 2011, I graduated from Indiana University with a …
Spotlight: Colorado Chapter’s Patti Theil
Name: Patti Johnson Theil Degree and Graduation Year from IU: I had a dual degree (Bachelor of Science) in Marketing and Management from the Business school, 1981 Chapter Region: Colorado Role/Title on Board: I am a Board Member for the chapter but my focus is being the link between Admissions and the Colorado Chapter. I host …
Supporting strong, vital alumni communities
Happy 2018, IU alumni leaders! Your IUAA family is excited to work with you on a host of important and impactful initiatives – the Chartered Communities Program. What is the Chartered Communities Program? The IUAA Chartered Communities Program is a framework of operational standards and programs designed to support strong, vital alumni communities and create …
Be Seen at Work: 7 Tips for Getting Noticed
Throughout my time at IUAA as a career coach, I’ve met a number of alumni who’ve shared that they prefer to avoid the spotlight at work. When I’ve inquired as to why, some say they don’t want to seem like they’re “playing the political game,” or coming across as “too pushy.” Others say they don’t …
Minute 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 …
Student Spotlight: Kate Chandley
In May of 2016, I attended my college commencement ceremony. The director of the Northeastern University (yes, Northeastern in Boston, not Northwestern) Alumni Relations Office led a section of the ceremony where we received our alumni pins. It was not my first interaction with Alumni Relations as I had been on the Homecoming Committee for …
Scholarships: Let’s Get Started!
If you have been involved at IUAA as a volunteer leader in the last year, chances are you’ve heard about our new Chartered Alumni Communities program. We created this program to give chartered communities a clear picture of what success looks like. There are three elements to the program: Charter Requirements, Core Campaigns, and Optional …
A New Year, A New You?—Not Quite. Taking Stock of 2017 for a More Fulfilling 2018
January 1 is a date we associate with a readiness to start anew. A fresh start on the year ahead. Big goals, big dreams. But, what if, a “new year, new you” isn’t the right approach to take? What have we learned about ourselves in 2017 that we can take and grow from? The fresh …
Student Spotlight: Intern Celia Grubba
Now at the end of 2017, I’ve begun reflecting on the tremendous semester I had. One highlight was on November 17, when I was honored to be the inaugural Jefferson and Mary Shreve Scholar, as well as the student speaker for the Alumni Scholarship Banquet at the NCAA Headquarters in Indianapolis. As I looked out …
Distinguished Asian/Pacific American Alumni Award
At the end of the year, we often take time to reflect on the people and organizations that impact us in positive ways. This is a great time for our alumni family to consider recognizing alumni achievement, too – and among the suite of awards at IU, the Distinguished Asian/Pacific American Alumni Award is a …
Impacting Your Community: The Lakeshore Chapter Book Drive
An alumni leader can make an impact in so many ways. Bring many alumni leaders together who want create impact within their community and you have something really special. Since I began working at the Alumni Association back in August of 2017, my mind marvels at each of the chapters that I come into contact …