The call of Thanksgiving
November is a time to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving in the America. No matter where you serve IU and its alumni, please accept our deep and sincere thanks for your steadfast leadership and support. America’s Thanksgiving story begins in 1621 when the Puritan settlers and members of the Wampanoag tribe gathered to celebrate the …
Meet Jason Gerdom!
Jason Gerdom knew at a very young age that he wanted to attend Indiana University. Growing up in a very small Indiana town, Jason made an early decision to follow in his mother’s footsteps to become a Hoosier sports fan, which stuck with him for life. While Jason became a fan at nine years old, reality …
Work-Health Balance: 7 Guideposts To Career and Life Wellness
We talk a lot about work-life balance but what about work-health balance? When we refer to our work, we often say we’re giving it our “all” or giving “one hundred and fifty percent.” These are admirable sentiments in theory, but what percentage of the pie of life are you reserving for yourself – especially with …
Meet our Nation’s First Filipino-American Federal Judge
This year’s Homecoming weekend was one to be remembered. Not necessarily by the tailgates or the unfortunate loss the Hoosiers experienced, but by the people who have helped make IU one of the best places to receive an education. During the weekend of IU’s 2016 Homecoming, we witnessed Judge Lorna G. Schofield (BA’77) be recognized …
The World Is Changing. Are You Keeping Up?
British pubs are closing by the hundreds every year. Meanwhile, Cuba might soon become more and more commercialized with renewed relations to the U.S. burgeoning. For hopeful travelers, the waiting game is over. Start ticking trips off your bucket list; otherwise, the idyllic sights and sounds of old Britain or classic Cuba might not be …
Indiana University To Celebrate Four Distinguished Alumni
This weekend, we are so excited to recognize four outstanding IU alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Service Award (DASA). DASA is the university’s highest accolade reserved solely for alumni, and the ceremony will take place in Bloomington at the Henke Hall of Champions. The 2016 recipients are Chris Botti, of Encino, Calif.; Moses Gray, of …
I Association Annual Awards
The I Association is made up of letter-winning IU alumni. They sponsor activities that benefit Indiana University, the IU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the IU Athletics Committee. This fall, the I Association has bestowed it highest honors in ceremonies held in September.
You Gotta Regatta
Greetings from Indianapolis and IUPUI! The IUPUI Regatta happens this Saturday, and shoves off on the Downtown Indianapolis Canal at 10 am on Sept. 24. This family-friendly and campus-friendly campus tradition started eight years ago with just 48 teams, less than 1000 people, and aspirations for something much, much bigger. We haven’t disappointed yet. The …
Identify Your Strengths
IUAA Career and Professional Development continues to add more relevant content and topics to our list of professional development offerings. We are excited to announce that we now have two Gallup Certified Strengths Coaches! Gallup’s Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment is the first step in helping people identify their talents. The results give people a way to …
A Portrait Commemorating Carrie Parker Taylor
On Saturday, September 10, a contingent of alumni, IUAA and IU leaders, students, community members and descendants of Carrie Parker Taylor gathered in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre within the Lee Norvelle Theatre and Drama Center to witness the unveiling of the Carrie Parker Taylor commemorative portrait. Carrie was the first African-American woman who, in …
We Want to Say ‘Thank You’ at Homecoming!
Friends, As an alumni leader, you do so much to make IU and the IUAA better. Thank you for your time and effort. The entire IUAA staff wants to honor you during Homecoming weekend, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14–15. Please join us for Alumni Leader Recognition Weekend, a very special part of Homecoming. Here’s a …
IU Alumni Association Seeks Leaders
In October, the IUAA Governance Committee will meet to review scores of candidate packets for volunteer leadership positions on the Executive Council and Board of Managers for the IU Alumni Association. Now’s the time to submit nominations for consideration. We seek volunteers with these characteristics: A demonstrated commitment to IU, alumni engagement, and serving others. Enthusiasm …