Hello JWS! For those of you I haven’t gotten to meet yet, I’m Elisabeth Melms, and I currently serve as the President for the 116th Board! Although we’ve only been in full swing for about a month or so, it’s been a very busy January, and as the spring semester gets going I wanted to… Read more »
Indiana Memorial Union Updates – February 2025
By Hank Walter, Executive Director of the IMU My twin son and daughter head off to college this fall, and at least one of them will be attending IU. I’m sure you remember those days of deciding where to go to college, figuring out roommates, class schedules, orientation, and move-in. Some of you have the… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Sherron Rogers
“Life offers us such an interesting journey…” When Sherron Rogers, Union Board 2000, started college, she didn’t believe she was a leader. At the time, she didn’t realize that her experiences on Union Board were preparing her for leadership early in her career—now, she’s been in leadership roles at large organizations for over 20 years… Read more »
Get to Know the 2025 Union Board Directors
Elisabeth Melms President ubpres@iu.edu Year: Junior Major: Policy Analysis Minor(s): Economics and Political Science What is your favorite Bloomington restaurant? Anything on 4th St. What is your favorite band/group? Fleetwood Mac What is your favorite movie? Ratatouille What’s your favorite place in the IMU and why? Depends…when the sun is shining, I love the natural… Read more »
Unveiling new additions to the IMU Art Collection
Four new pieces of artwork have been added to the Indiana Memorial Union Collection, complete with an unveiling ceremony and reception that took place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 in the IMU Federal Room. Union Board’s IMU Art Initiative is dedicated to modernizing and diversifying the art collection at the Indiana Memorial Union to better… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Jerry Abramson
“We met upstairs in the tower, and on Union Board days, we wore blue blazers to school that day with the IMU on our pocket.” When Jerry Abramson, Union Board 1966–1968, looks back on his time at IU, he sees how Union Board left an impact on his future in public service. On Union Board,… Read more »
A Letter from Laurie Frederickson, 115th President of Union Board
Hello Union Board Alumni, My name is Laurie Frederickson, and I have the pleasure of serving as the 115th President of the Indiana Memorial Union Board. It has been an eventful year thus far, and I am excited to share some updates about what 115 has been up to! This spring was packed with 87… Read more »
2023 Union Board Biennial Recap
The last three Union Board Biennial Reunions have seen an increase in attendance each time, a variety of new activities, and plenty of meaningful trips down memory lane. At Biennial, every Union Board era is represented from the 1960s to today. In the fall of 2023, Biennial attendees were treated to: Pub Trivia in the… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Russ Kennedy
Written by Cathy Deal, Union Board 1969–1970 “Spend time with people who make you feel good and engage in activities that bring joy.” –Higher Perspective. That’s the essence of the Union Board experience, isn’t it? Russ Kennedy, Union Board 1971-72, believes so, and his activities both at IU and afterwards reflect that view. On Union… Read more »
From the President of the John Whittenberger Society
Dear John Whittenberger Society Members and Friends of the IMU, The Spring 2024 semester has brought with it many exciting shifts, and an opportunity to strengthen the impact of our beloved Indiana Memorial Union to the wider campus community. Dr. Lamar Hylton, Vice Provost for Student Life—who many of us heard speak candidly and… Read more »