Show your Stripes!
A new striped socks membership campaign is under way! We are using a Facebook offer to entice IU alumni and friends to join and receive a pair of exclusive IU striped socks (see photo). We will also follow up with e-mail, direct mail, and Telefund. Here are the offer details: For a limited time, you can …
Bloomington Homecoming Dates Set for the Next Six Years
For the first time in history, IU, IUAA, and IU Athletics have established Homecoming dates for the next six years. A special thanks to Provost Lauren Robel and Fred Glass for their leadership and support to make this happen. We are excited because it will allow everybody to plan better and make the most of …
The 2013 Distinguished Alumni Service Awards
I had the privilege of helping coordinate the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Service Awards dinner and banquet in November. What an experience that was! I was given the honor of meeting Mr. Booker T. Jones, Jr., The Honorable Shirley Abrahamson, and Dr. Roderick Paige and really connecting with them throughout the weekend. Thursday night kicked off …
A Historic Gift to IUB Athletics
You have probably heard, but only a few minutes ago a big announcement was made regarding a naming gift for the beloved and iconic Assembly Hall. IU is truly grateful for this historic gift. And, we are so excited because of what a renovated Assembly Hall will mean for this storied basketball program. “We are …
The #IUSaidYes Campaign
Friends, We wanted to share with you an innovative and exciting campaign developed by the IUB Office of Admissions staff. Not only do we want you to learn more about it, but also see the excitement, energy, passion, and spirit that this campaign has generated. Be sure to check out the link below. ~Tricia Each …
Maui, Anyone?
The IU Men’s Basketball team will be playing in the 2015 Maui Classic. Interest is already very high as we have received many inquiries about travel packages. While pricing information will not be available until later next year, you can sign up now to receive information about the trip as soon as it is available. …
Give the Gift of Membership
We’ve added 12 member referrals and 3 new participants to the ALL IN membership challenge since last week. Welcome Christine Plantenga, Brett Benyo, and Nicholas Gray! We now have 54 memberships on our leaderboard. Keep them coming! A great way to get started with the challenge is to purchase a gift membership for someone you know. IU Alumni …
Another Special Weekend in Bloomington
We’re coming off a great weekend in Bloomington! A big thank you to our volunteers on the Executive Council and Board of Managers who joined us this weekend for meetings and so much good discussion. Thank you! We also celebrated our Distinguished Alumni Service Awards (DASA) this weekend in a beautiful ceremony in Alumni Hall. …
#GivingTuesday + IU + You
This year, on Tuesday, December 3, IU will participate in the national day of giving called #GivingTuesday. Giving Tuesday is a national campaign to make the Tuesday after Thanksgiving the philanthropic equivalent of Black Friday or Cyber Monday. It is an opportunity for IU alumni to collectively make a difference. We invite you to join …
Are you ALL IN?
We’ve added six member referrals and two alumni volunteer participants to the ALL IN membership challenge since last week. Welcome Lewis Jones and Anne-Marie Farrow! As of Nov. 4, 2013 we have 37 member referrals. We need your help to get to our goal of 1,660 by June 30, 2014! Don’t forget, we are offering …
Alumni Leader Recognition Day is Coming Up!
As we have done in recent years, we are hosting YOU, our alumni leadership, for a special day to celebrate you and your dedication to IUAA. We invite you to come to Bloomington for Homecoming on Nov. 2! We have a block of tickets set aside for purchase (includes drinks and hot dog for each …
Membership Challenge Update
We are four months into our ALL IN membership challenge. To date, a total of 31 members have been referred. Kyle King currently leads the challenge with 11 members. Other alumni volunteers on the leaderboard are Alexa Johnson, Nancy Hamblin, and Dwight Kunkel. Way to go, volunteers! “I have found it easy to help build …