The Importance of Stewardship
When I reflect on the expectations I had when I first became a student fellow, it is hard to imagine how wrong I was about what my experience would be working in the volunteer engagement and stewardship area. I originally thought that working for the Alumni Association would be a lot of sending mail to …
IUAA Election: A Slate of Fantastic Volunteers to Serve the Association
The Indiana University Alumni Association Governance Committee has named alumni leaders for positions on its Board of Managers and Executive Council. Martin Vargas, BS’94, of Knoxville, Tennessee, will serve as chair and Jeannie Sager, MA’03, of Carmel, will serve as immediate past chair in accordance with the IUAA Code of Bylaws beginning July 1. Both …
Alumni Spotlight: The Legacy of Maurice L. Burns, Sr.
When Mallorie Berger, BA’94, contacted the IUAA about her grandfather’s story of service, we just had to share this history in our blog. These are her words that convey pride in not only her IU education, but also her grandfather’s tremendous legacy. On February 19, 2022, I had the distinct privilege to represent my family …
IUB Homecoming: A Successful Week
Throughout the past three months, my college life has changed significantly. I had yet to learn I would have an opportunity to work with a great organization like the Alumni Association. Working with IUAA made me realize how big of a deal Homecoming is on the Bloomington campus. We hosted six events during the week, …
Time for Nominations: Executive Council Volunteers Needed
It’s time again for my annual last call for nominations before they close for the coming fiscal year. Don’t worry – I accept nominations for outstanding Executive Council and Board of Managers all year around – but if you want your candidate (or yourself) to be included in this year’s pool of candidates, get your …
MyIU.org update offers modernized e-commerce, engaging content
A redesigned MyIU.org was released on August 23. With this update, giving to IU is easier, and alumni content, calendars, and resources are now centrally located. “The IU Alumni Association has long-offered helpful content, engaging resources, and events to alumni and friends. Now—in collaboration with the IU Foundation—it’s all in an easily-accessible location with a …
Alumni Leaders Weekend: Back Together Again!
We’re excited to welcome everyone back to Bloomington for Alumni Leaders Weekend after a long two-years. We’re so ready to see you, celebrate you, and have a lot of fun – back together again! Location All sessions will be held at the Indiana Memorial Union (IMU), 900 E. 7th Street, Bloomington. The Annual Alumni Meeting …
Celebrating Excellence in Volunteerism
During Alumni Leaders Weekend in June, the IUAA will present three volunteer awards: The Gertrude Rich Award, the IUAA Volunteer Leadership Award, and the IUAA President’s Award. Three outstanding volunteers will each receive the IUAA President’s Award, the IUAA’s highest volunteer award: Jim Foster, BS’67, of Chapel Hill, NC Leslie Kidwell, MA’13, of Indianapolis Herman …
With Deep Appreciation
April is National Volunteer Month and we at the IU Alumni Association have much to be thankful for. I wanted to send a special note of appreciation to you, our treasured alumni leaders. Your work reflects IUAA’s values – commitment, inclusion, pride, and collaboration – via selfless acts that support students, fellow graduates, and your …
Vote in the IUAA Election!
You only have two short weeks to confirm the ballot for the IUAA Executive Council and Board of Managers. Members have an opportunity to confirm the ballot developed by your Governance Committee in one of two ways: the IU Alumni Magazine (Winter/Spring Issue on p. 20) or online. If you are voting paperless, visit the …
Tricia Riveire Stumpf Makes History
We are thrilled to share that Tricia Riveire Stumpf has been appointed CEO of the IU Alumni Association. The Board of Managers unanimously endorsed her appointment, and on Friday, April 8, IU Trustees approved Tricia as the 12th permanently appointed leader of the IU Alumni Association and the first female in the 202-year history of Indiana …
IU Trustee Election Guidelines for 2022
Online voting in the 2022 Trustee Election begins June 1 at 12:01 a.m. and ends June 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Please encourage voting among all IU graduates. We are sending this message early to underscore the importance of acting in a fair, impartial manner in all matters related to the Trustee Election. Please note …