IU Historical Marker
History reminds us of who we are and how we got here. It helps us recognize and commemorate those who came before us, and also learn from their missteps. But institutional history can be invisible. When you take a walk through your college campus, you see the places that are significant in your own history …
Cream and Crimson 2018: Calling All Alumni Leaders!
Around the time Spring Commencement activity wanes and graduation tents are put away, I start to dream about summer in Bloomington. Traffic lightens a bit, the grocery stores aren’t as busy, and restaurants don’t have a 45-minute wait (which is always nice!). This is when the planning for Cream and Crimson Alumni Weekend really goes into high gear, …
Where 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 …
Spotlight: 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 …
The Power of a Strong Team
Many adults have played on teams since childhood and have been taught the fundamentals of what makes a team work well together. One would think that with this early exposure to teams we would be great at it, right? We should know how to be the ideal teammate and we should mesh when put in …
Spotlight: 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 …
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 …