Trustee Election 2021
You may remember that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 trustee election was postponed. That means that two alumni-elected trustees will be chosen in 2021. A Three-year term: Currently this is Donna Spears’s seat. An Additional Two-year term: Pat Shoulders agreed to serve for one additional year because of the pandemic. The newly elected person will …
A Letter from IU Asian Alumni Association President Paul Park, BS’04, MD’09
The act of giving during the Lunar New Year holidays is as much, if not more, about passing on good wishes and luck for the coming year as it is about the exchange of material goods or cash. This year’s celebration comes close to our recognition of the “shutdown” due to the pandemic but also …
LGBTQ+ Celebration Weekend: Join Us Virtually!
Since 2008, the IU LGBTQ+ Alumni Association has gathered for Celebration Weekend to acknowledge and honor the achievements of IU LGBTQ+ alumni, staff, faculty, and students. In 2021 we will gather online to remain safe from COVID-19. While we will miss our in-person festivities, this is an opportunity to be more inclusive in our recognitions …
Nominating Report: Your New 2021-2022 Leaders
The Governance Committee, led by Chair-elect Josh Kornberg, met this fall and reviewed over 50 submissions to be considered for Executive Council and Board of Managers. The candidate pool was indeed deep with talents, backgrounds, and experiences needed to lead your Alumni Association. These names represent that diversity. Nominations for the 2021-2022 Board of Managers …
Spotlight: Angela Smith, BA’10, GC’13, BA’20
We continue our volunteer alumni leader video spotlight series with Angela Smith, BA’10, GC’13, BA’20, current president of the Groups Alumni Association. Check out my latest Zoom interview to learn about how her participation in the Groups Scholars Program impacted her life and the Groups Alumni Association’s incredible efforts to support students at IU during …
Recognize Burnout for Better Worklife Integration
As we enter into the new year of 2021, setting goals and reflecting on the previous year is common, especially after such a memorable (and for some, challenging) 2020. How can we improve? What can we change to make our lives better? Even after a winter break, you may feel the “Sunday Blues” as you …
IU is headed to the Outback Bowl!
We’re excited to support Big Ten Coach of the Year Tom Allen and the Hoosier football team as they head to Tampa to play Ole Miss in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 2. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m. on ABC. We join IU Athletics in excitement about the season, and the bowl berth is only …
Giving Thanks for You and IU
I wish to acknowledge and honor the Miami, Delaware, Potawatomi, and Shawnee people, on whose ancestral homelands and resources Indiana University was built. Thanksgiving will be different this year for sure. I had to make the difficult call to my dad last week telling him that we won’t see our Alabama family this year for …
Volunteer Spotlight: Bang Co, MS’16
We continue our volunteer alumni leader video spotlight series with Bang Co, MS’16, a member of the Marching Hundred Alumni Council. Check out my latest Zoom interview to learn about why Bang gives back, how his experience in the Marching Hundred shaped his college career, and some of the ways the Alumni Council has made …
Food and Alcohol Policy for Staff & Volunteers
We recently updated our Food and Alcohol Policy. This policy establishes rules around food and alcohol served at events as well as staff and volunteer conduct while consuming alcohol at events. Below is an explanation of the key changes: Consistency of Insurance Certificate Requirements. IUAA will now require a certificate of insurance for any vendor …
IU Football Virtual Engagement Resources
Like many of you, we have loved watching IU take the field this season and are excited that our football student-athletes have the opportunity to compete this fall. Even though we are unable to support in-person game watches this season, many of you have been asking what you can do to engage alumni members around …
LGBTQ+ Distinguished Alumni Nominations Sought
The IU LGBTQ+ Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding achievement by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) alumni of Indiana University. We seek nominations of IU LGBTQ+ alumni who excel in their chosen field, advocate for their community, and contribute to a better world for all in ways that only IU alumni can! …