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 …
Give the Gift of Wisdom and Encouragement to Future and Fellow Alumni
“When you learn, teach. When you get, give.” – Maya Angelou ‘Tis the season of giving! Here at the Indiana University Alumni Association (IUAA) I am overwhelmed with thankfulness for so many alumni who give of their time to help future and fellow alumni. I have the privilege of managing IUvisors, our online networking and …
IU Football is Bowl Bound
College bowl pairings will be announced be announced Sunday, December 6th. Indiana most likely will compete in one of the following seven bowl games (in chronological order): Dec. 26th – New Era Pinstripe Bowl (New York, NY) Dec 26th – Foster Farms Bowl (Santa Clara, CA) Dec 28th – Quick Lane Bowl (Detroit, MI) Dec …
Thank You!
Thanksgiving is a time of honoring close ties, as well as serving both loved ones and the less fortunate. As you gather together or observe Thanksgiving in ways special to you, please know that we here at the IU Alumni Association will be giving thanks for the generous leadership and support of alumni leaders like you. We …
Winter magazine due Dec. 1
Success stories among IU alumni abound. We never have to look very far for a great story about an alum that we can feature in the magazine. The Winter issue is scheduled to be in the mail by Thanksgiving and should arrive in your mailbox around the first of December. With the beginning of the …
Thanks for the feedback!
We asked and you responded! Thanks to all who shared their insights. We have a stronger five-year plan and great input to help shape our work values and priorities. We will be posting the Board-approved version of the IUAA Five-Year Plan soon. For our beloved alma mater, JT.
Seasons of Lifetime Engagement is a Custom Approach to Serving IU Alumni
It doesn’t matter if I’m in a professional meeting or chatting with friends at the gym, generational differences seem to be a hot topic for many among all generations. The IUAA has adopted the “Six Seasons of Lifetime Engagement,” a way of identifying where our alumni are throughout their lives in order to bring relevant …
You’re Invited: IUAA “Open Ears Forums”
Thank you, alumni leaders, for sharing your talent with the IU Alumni Association. For those of you who I have not met yet, my name is Rachael Jones McAfee and I am the new Director of Alumni Communities and Volunteer Management for the IU Alumni Association. I am so excited about returning to the university …
How IUAA Helped My Professional & Volunteer Work
This spring I took advantage of my IUAA membership and signed up for a free professional development webinar on social media from Guy Kawasaki and Peg Fitzpatrick, hosted by the IUAA’s Career and Professional Development team. I signed up to gain knowledge for my business but my volunteer work with the Indiana University Marching Hundred …