A Look at the Summer Issue of the Indiana University Alumni Magazine
I can’t play a musical instrument, but I appreciate good music. So, I was intrigued when I received a phone call from Ann Harrison, of Attica, Ind., who wanted to tell me about a wonderful program in the grade school there, featuring Indiana University music students teaching the youngsters how to play the violin. It …
2016 Alumni Leaders Conference: Registration deadline Today!
The 2016 Alumni Leaders Conference — an IU weekend you won’t want to miss – is fast approaching! The deadline to register is midnight EST tonight, Friday, June 3. Join IUAA staff, IU administrators, and fellow alumni leaders for a weekend of training and networking. Highlights include: A tour of the new School of Global …
2016 Slate Has Been Confirmed!
If you didn’t know it (some don’t), IUAA members approve a slate of officers and at-large members for the highest volunteer positions in our governance. This approval happened in the third weekend in April thanks to our membership. (Thanks!) These great alumni volunteers are confirmed with the following positions on the Board of Managers starting …
How Will You Engage a New Generation of IU Alumni?
They’re here! Generation Z, the iGeneration, Post-Millennials, Centennials, or Zees, are just a few of the names of the new generation that have entered Indiana University this year. Gen Z consumers range from ages 2 to 19. It is possible that many reading this post have Gen Zers under your roof currently. For those of …
Join us in June!
You’re invited to the Alumni Leaders Conference June 9-11 in Bloomington! Alumni leaders have a wonderful opportunity this summer to learn from each other and teach us a thing or two as well. Get the inside scoop on programs, network with fellow IU supporters, and help us shape the experience that future volunteers will have, …
Reboot Your Career with Tips to Refresh and Recharge
As the grass begins to green and spring flowers and trees start to bloom, you may be feeling in need of a re-charge. Taking allotted vacation time is important for mind, body and spirit. However, if you’re office-bound, with no beach in Cabo or even a “staycation” in sight, try putting these Pick-Me-Ups to work to …
Enhance Your Public Speaking Skills
For many people, speaking in public is a frightening thought. While not all careers will require you to get up and speak in front of the masses, everyone can benefit from sharpening their verbal communication to be more effective and well regarded. From presenting ideas in a staff meeting, to phone conversations and beyond, all …
Tell Us Your Story: What are your perfect things about IU?
Nobody or nothing is perfect, but a good many of us view Indiana University, or aspects of it, as perfect. What makes it so? Why are we so attached to this place? For me, IU is perfect because it’s home. It’s the place in my life where I feel the most comfortable. Many things go …
Please vote in the IUAA election
In February, we announced the slate of nominees for the IUAA Board of Managers and Executive Council. Now it is time for all good members to vote. If you don’t want to leaf through to page 24 of the IU Alumni Magazine to find the ballot, then just print and complete the ballot graphic in …
Honor Your Personality and Play to Your Career Strengths
Earlier this month, we had nearly 100 IU alumni join our bi-weekly IU Alumni Career Navigator webinar series to learn how to better communicate across Extraversion and Introversion preferences. With a lively discussion on what each type needs to be successful, I wanted to share additional tips and tricks for managing your communication style with …
“What’s IU Day?” you ask?
It’s historic. It’s “first-ever.” It’s for all who love IU! IU Day a nonstop, 24-hour celebration of Indiana University happening online and around the world. It’s for all campuses, all students, all alumni, all faculty and staff, and all who love IU. The fun starts at midnight EDT on April 12. You, our alumni leaders, …
Executive Council Helps Shape Next Five Years
Greetings alumni leaders! As you may know, your Executive Council is the advisory board to the IUAA. You’ll be thrilled to hear that they filled this role perfectly at the last meeting on December 4-5, 2015 here in Bloomington! The weekend focused largely on the 2015-2020 IUAA Strategic Plan which was unanimously adopted by the …