Spotlight

Spotlight: Chris Buczynski, St. Joseph County Chapter

I visited with Christine Buczynski recently and am pleased to share a spotlight of Chris and her work with the St. Joseph Chapter. Degree and Graduation Year from IU: B.S., Business, 1973, M.S., Education, 1975 Chapter Region: St. Joseph County Chapter Role/Title on Board: Former President Tell me how you first got involved in working with IUAA. In …

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Spotlight: Roosevelt Haywood, III

Vernon Williams, BA’73, interviewed Roosevelt Haywood III, BS’74, a fellow recipient of the IUAA President’s Award recently. Roosevelt is a member of the Neal-Marshall Alumni Club and a resident of Merrillville, Indiana.  When did you attend Indiana University and how would you describe the mood of the campus and the nation during that time period? How …

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Thank you, Mr. Rich

I had the honor of delivering the student remarks at the November 30 scholarship banquet in Indianapolis during Executive Council Weekend. I was so grateful for the opportunity to do so. That night, we gathered to affirm the scholarships from our beloved alma mater and celebrate each and every one of our stories. To the …

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Thankful for IU and You

Thanksgiving brings a nostalgia I just can’t describe, especially since I have been characterized as an intuitive person without a memory for facts and figures. I’m the type that cannot recall what is said at the staff meeting, but rather, what is not said. Why I’m charged with taking minutes for our governing board is …

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Spotlight: Michael A. Harris, BS’04, DDS’08

Dr. Harris is a general dentist focused on integrative and holistic dentistry in Indianapolis, IN. He was interviewed by Baindu Bayon, PhD, Neal-Marshall Alumni Club Board Member. When did you attend Indiana University? I graduated from North Central High School in 2000 and moved down to Bloomington that fall. From there I packed as much as …

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Spotlight: Alumna Andrea Neely

Today’s blog is an interview of Andrea Neely, BS’86, by Baindu Bayon, vice president of Neal Marshall Alumni Club. When did you attend Indiana University and how would you describe the mood of the campus and the nation during that time period? How do you think it influenced your experience? I attended from 1982 to …

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Spotlight: New Assistant Director Connie Billett

I am thrilled to be on the IU Alumni Communities team (I am pictured here with my new colleague Jennifer Gentry) and looking forward to having the opportunity learn about and actively support all the wonderful things IU Alumni are doing to celebrate IU in their lives. I am working with seven of our affiliate …

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Spotlight: Diane Jackson-Chapman, Groups Program Alumna

When did you attend Indiana University and how would you describe the mood of the campus and the nation during that time period? I attended Indiana University from the summer of 1970 through the summer of 1973 being the third oldest of eight children and the first to leave home to attend college. The mood …

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Spotlight: Kelly Ragle, Central Indiana Chapter

Today’s spotlight is an interview of Kelly Ragle by new staff member Malique Boothe. Malique joined the IUAA team on August 20, 2018 and is the Student Fellow for Alumni Communities. Degree and Graduation Year from IU: B.S. in Business in 2007 Chapter Region: Central Indiana Role/Title on Board: Immediate Past President Can you tell me how you first …

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A Special Message from President McRobbie

Today’s blog post is provided by IU President Michael A. McRobbie. Dear Alumni Chapter Presidents and Volunteers, I am very pleased to share with you some exciting news about Indiana University’s latest international initiative. In June 2018, the IU Board of Trustees approved construction of the IU International Center, a project that will greatly enhance …

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Spotlight: New Associate Director Reuben Rifin

Twenty plus years ago my parents embarked on a new journey from Haiti to the United States for a chance at a better future for their children. As brave as they were, they relied on family and the support of others who have taken the journey before them. Serving as the new Associate Director of …

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Spotlight: Central Carolina Alumnus Don Kritsch

Today’s spotlight is an interview of Don Kritsch by new staff member Dillon Kimmel. Dillon joined the IUAA team on June 4 and is the Assistant Director of Alumni Communities. He is the new liaison to our U Communities which are domestic, mid-level market areas. Degree and Graduation Year from IU: B.A. in Biology in 1967 …

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