Memorial Day Series, Part 1: Remembrance
This month, I thought I would write about a topic that is so close to my heart, Memorial Day. I am a military spouse whose husband is currently in the Indiana National Guard after serving in both the active Air Force and the active Army. Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs …
Membership Tips from Don & the Central Carolina Chapter
With five weeks to go, a total of 125 members have been referred in the ALL IN Membership challenge. Central Carolina Chapter President Don Kritsch tops our leaderboard with 21 member referrals. Don recently shared his member recruitment tips: Utilize existing IUAA membership resources. For example, having frequently observed an IU flag displayed at a local residence, we entered the …
IUAA Trustee Election Guidelines
The Indiana University Trustee election will be held June 1st to June 30th. Therefore, it is time to share the IU Alumni Association (IUAA) guidance on the election. Working closely with the Office of the Dean of University Libraries, the IUAA provides the mechanism for voting, raises awareness of the election, and promotes voting among …
Lewis’ member recruitment tips
With six weeks to go, a total of 123 members have been referred in the ALL IN Membership challenge. Lewis Jones is one of our four top alumni volunteers on the leaderboard, with 12 member referrals. Lewis shares his member recruitment tips with us today: I went to the members of the Alumni Board who had not …
You’re Invited: The 2014 Alumni Leaders Conference
Has it been a year already?! Registration is now open for the Alumni Leaders Conference 2014: ALL IN! I’m so excited to see all of you and welcome you to Bloomington this June. We are finalizing a few details of the conference, but you’re in for some serious fun. Our conversations will look at IU’s …
Home Stretch of our Membership Challenge
With less than eight weeks to go, we are entering the home stretch of the ALL IN membership challenge. To date, a total of 106 members have been referred to theleaderboard. Kyle King, Anne-Marie Farrow, and Lewis Jones currently lead the charge. Other ALL IN alumni participants are Don Kritsch, Judith Golitko, Nick Gray, Christine Platenga, Nancy …
Volunteer to Volunteer: Olivia, from Chicago
Hello, IU alumni and volunteers!! In the effort to hear the voice of volunteers, we’re introducing a series where volunteers will speak directly to you! Each volunteer has a story to tell about why they work to create the right alumni engagement experiences for their community. First up is Olivia Clarke Silver, president of the …
Throwback Thursday – Mini U through the Years!
This year marks the 43rd annual Mini University starting June 8th. I became a part of this program in 2008 and look forward to it each and every year. I remember my first Mini so vividly. I had been at the IUAA for a week at that point and was still learning. I remember seeing …
IUAA Affinity Programs: Class Rings and License Plates
We continue our look at IUAA Affinity Programs and partnerships today with IUAA staff member, Anne Bono. Herff Jones: With over 580,000 living graduates, the IU network is a powerful base and it’s always a great feeling when you unexpectedly meet or identify a fellow alum. Unfortunately, it isn’t always acceptable to wear IU gear. …
A Weekend With Marshall Goldsmith
Caroline Dowd-Higgins, IUAA’s Director of Professional Enrichment, joins us today to recap the IUAA Goldsmith Leadership and Executive Coaching Academy held in Chicago in early March. Part of the new Professional Enrichment movement includes the creation of the Indiana University Alumni Association Goldsmith Leadership & Executive Coaching Academy. IU alumnus, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith certified the …
Throwback Thursday – Hoosiers travel to Cuba
Have you ever dreamt of traveling to a faraway land? Is the Eiffel Tower on your bucket list? Do you wish you could visit a castle in Scotland? Karen Conrad, Program Officer for Hoosier Travelers, is here to share her thoughts and experiences being a host of one of our many Hoosier Traveler trips we …
Show your stripes! IU Fan Photo Contest 2014
How do you and your family display your love for IU? Dig out your most spirited IU photo for the third annual IU Fan Photo Contest! To enter, submit your photo via Facebook or Twitter (@IUAA) by Sunday, March 23. If we think your pic displays the most IU spirit, you’ll receive a $100 Loudmouth …