2021 IU Alumni Trustee Election
It’s finally here! No, I don’t mean Spring — although the warmer, sunnier days are a gift. I am referencing the 2021 IU Trustee Election. Candidates are now certified, and their names and biographies are now located on the IU Trustee Election website. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 trustee election was canceled. Therefore, two …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …
Network, Pivot, and Take Risks: IU Alumni Share Their Career Lessons to Inspire the Younger Generation
As I reflected on IUAA’s inaugural virtual career week that began September 14, focused on helping the newest IU alumni thrive as they kick start their careers, the Career and Professional Development team feels grateful for all of the seasoned alumni who contributed their stories of trials, successes, and unexpected pivots. These stories of tenacity, …
Spotlight: Clayton Rose, BA’16, MS’20
We continue our volunteer alumni leader video spotlight series with Clayton Rose, a two-time IU-Southeast graduate, secretary of the IU Southeast Alumni Board, and member at large on the IU Alumni Association executive council. Check out the video, conducted over Zoom with our Alumni Communities Student Fellow Jasmyn Burks, to learn more about Clayton.
A New Cream and Crimson
It was strange to hold anything close to Cream and Crimson during a global pandemic. But we did – and it came off without a technical hitch at all! Thanks to numerous IUAA staff members, the support of the University Events Team, and the participation of almost 200 alumni, we produced a good Virtually Cream …