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 …
Student Spotlight: Intern Gabi Steenberger
My earliest memory is of my abuelita’s kitchen. When I close my eyes, I can see my family gathered around the table, sleeves rolled up, spreading masa over corn husks in preparation for Christmas dinner. I can hear my aunt’s hearty laugh and smell her perfume. The kitchen is always filled with laughter in my …
Calling IU Alumnae Seeking to Design Your Career in 2018
As I look to January and I prepare for my upcoming Career Navigator webcast on Career Reinvention, I find myself reflecting on my own career and what ‘reinvention’ I seek in 2018. I have a highly rewarding career as a coach in the IUAA Career and Professional Development department. Daily, I partner with IU alumni …
With Abundant Gratitude
As you gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving, please know that we at the Indiana University Alumni Association give thanks for your IU pride, passion, and service. The best work you do both inspires and unifies individuals who seek a sense of belonging, connectedness, and community with other IU alumni. It advances …
Serving Up Homecoming
This year marks my 3rd IU Homecoming with the IUAA programs team. Homecoming is the largest signature event that we plan each year, and it’s estimated that nearly 2,500 alumni and community members joined us for the parade and our annual Hoosier Huddle event. Fortunately, I have the pleasure of working with a very talented group …
Homecoming 2017 with the I Association: An Alumni Director’s Reflections
For an alumni program administrator, Homecoming is like Christmas, New Year’s and the Fourth of July all rolled into one weekend. If you have any trepidation going in you are not in the right career. In my case, I have the pleasure of planning and executing the homecoming activities for the I Association, the alumni …
Welcome Home, Alumni
It’s a pleasure to work in a place where we sell a warm, feel-good product: Connections. And what better way to connect than to come back home to Bloomington to share in the festivities for IU’s Homecoming 2017. There’s so much to do while you’re here, too. The fun schedule is out and the weather …
Gold Star Customer Service for Our Alumni Clients
During the past 14 years of my professional career, I have had the pleasure of being able to provide customer service to others. It quickly became a passion of mine, as I thoroughly enjoyed the moment that I was able to meet the need of someone and even more so if I exceeded their expectation. …
Let’s keep growing: Fall Membership Campaign Launch
Our summer membership campaign was a great success, generating almost 500 members and more than $100,000 in dues revenue. In addition, our auto-renewal program hit the 1,000 mark in its inaugural year. Let’s keep growing with our fall campaign, which is officially underway and will continue through the end of November. Please share the information …