Spotlight

Emerging Alumni Leaders: Meet Cordell Martin

IUAA Student Fellow Kaitlin Scott sits down with Cordell Martin, BA ’08 and Board Member of the Groups Alumni Association. Cordell was a leader during his time at IU, and he has continued to lead in professional organizations, political campaigns, and public education. Following his graduation, he sold vision therapy products in South Bend, Indiana. He …

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Emerging Alumni Leaders: Meet Camille Huang

IUAA Student Fellow Kaitlin Scott sits down with Camille Huang, BS ’13 and Vice President of IU’s Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Association. Camille came to Indiana University Bloomington from Maryland, and she entered as an Elementary Education major. She quickly realized this was not the path for her, and thanks to her time teaching group …

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Emerging Alumni Leaders: Meet Alexis Woods

IUAA Student Fellow Kaitlin Scott sits down with Alexis Woods, BA’19, MS’21, to discuss her time as an IU student, professional development, and role as a Board Member of IUAA’s Chicago Chapter. Alexis Woods was selected to be one of the Chicago Chapter’s Emerging Alumni Leaders for her leadership and dedication to IUAA’s mission. Kaitlin …

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Discover Your Career Advantage

You’ve heard her speak at Alumni Leaders Weekend, read her recurring article, “Career Minded,”  in the IU Alumni Magazine, and possibly taken advantage of any of the career-guiding resources offered by the IUAA Career and Professional Development (CPD) team. Two-time IU graduate and former executive director of CPD, Caroline Dowd-Higgins, BM’89, MM’95, is an author, …

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Distinguished Alumni Spotlight: Sue H. Talbot, BS’66, MS’71, EdD’92

I’m pleased to announce that the IUAA will be spotlighting alumni who have named and special scholarships that are awarded during the annual DASA weekend. Through these alumni profiles, we hope to highlight the exemplary service of these distinguished alumni, and in turn, we wish to inspire greater generosity. One such exemplar is Sue Talbot …

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Distinguished Alumni Spotlight: Joseph O. Butcher, AB’36

I’m pleased to announce that the IUAA will be spotlighting alumni who have named and special scholarships that are awarded during the annual DASA weekend. Through these alumni profiles, we hope to highlight the exemplary service of these distinguished alumni, and in turn, we wish to inspire greater generosity. Two such exemplars are the late …

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Distinguished Alumni Spotlight: Norman Hertzer, BA’64, MD’67

I’m pleased to announce that the IUAA will be spotlighting alumni who have named and special scholarships that are awarded during the annual DASA weekend. Through these alumni profiles, we hope to highlight the exemplary service of these distinguished alumni, and in turn, we wish to inspire greater generosity. One such exemplar is Norman Hertzer …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Alumni Spotlight: Joanna Nguyen

This week’s blog is a spotlight feature with alumni volunteer Joanna Nguyen of San Francisco. You’ll enjoy her conversation with Hannah Fry, IUAA student fellow.

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Alumni Spotlight: In Memory of Ron C. Rogers, BS’68

I first met Ron in Lexington, Kentucky, at an alumni chapter wine tasting event near his home. He and his wife Betsy, along with Mark Skirvin, alumni director at the time, planned an Indiana Day program for his small but mighty crew of IU fans deep in blue country. The great pianist Bob Williams and …

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