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 …
Board of Managers slate awaits approval
The IU Alumni Association nominating committee met in October of 2015 and I’m pleased to say that these dedicated alumni below have accepted the nominations and eagerly await your participation in the democratic process. Nominations for the Board of Managers are: Brieanna Quinn, BS’01, MA’04, of Indianapolis: chairwoman-elect Robert Johnson, BA’88, of Dublin, CA: vice …
The Quest for Meaningful Work
“Hard work is a prison sentence only if it does not have meaning.” Malcolm Gladwell Meaningful work. What is it? Do you have it? If not, how do you find it? I have this conversation weekly, sometimes daily, with IU alumni who seek out career coaching with the Career and Professional Development team. Conversations about …
What Is Talent Management??
Hi, I’m Rebecca Keith, and I’m IUAA’s Executive Director of Talent Management. (Hi, Rebecca…) Oftentimes I’m met with laughter when I tell people my title. No, really! It’s just because it’s misunderstood –and rightly so. Talent oftentimes refers to athletes or musicians (I happen to be the latter). But in this case, I’m meaning any …
More Training Opportunities in 2016
Dear Alumni Leaders: Thank you for a tremendous year of learning! Many of you participated in these amazing in-person opportunities (and let’s be clear – we learned from you too): Regional Training in South Bend, April 16-18 Regional Training in Asheville, NC, April 30-May 2 Alumni Leaders Conference, June 4-6 Executive Council Winter Meeting, Dec …