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 »
John Whittenberger Society
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 »
Unveiling New Black Art at the IMU
Three new paintings have been added to the Indiana Memorial Union Collection, complete with an unveiling ceremony and reception that took place on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in the IMU Georgian Room. Dozens of students and staff members were there to commemorate the moment. Union Board led the effort with the IMU Art Initiative to… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Jeff Williams
By Brandon Huang, 2023 Union Board Director of Internal Communications Jeff Williams graduated from Indiana University in 2012 after serving on Union Board as the Director of Destinations / Spirits on the 2010 board. He is a marketing professional as well as a social entrepreneur that takes pride in working to support his communities. Jeff… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Kat Posada
By Cathy Deal “History has its eyes on you,” sings the cast of the Broadway musical “Hamilton.” JWS member Kat Posada has risen to that challenge. In 2018, she was teaching at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, when the horrific shooting massacre of seventeen students took place there. In its aftermath, Kat “felt called… Read more »
From the 2023 Union Board President
Hello John Whittenberger Society – I am a junior studying Entrepreneurship & Corporate Innovation and Law & Public Policy and I am originally from Memphis, Tennessee. I have been on Union Board since Fall 2021 – first as a Lectures committee member, then as the 2022 Lectures Director, and now as the 2023 Union Board… Read more »