By Hank Walter, IMU Executive Director Since Union Board alumni are the Union’s most loyal friends, I thought you might want to know a little about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Indiana Memorial Union, IU, and our students. Change has been rapid. On March 9, no major steps had been taken by the… Read more »
John Whittenberger Society
Union Board Students Attend Sundance and Pollstar Live!
By Bre Castaneda, Student Affairs Marketing This February, six Union Board members got the opportunities to attend the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and the Pollstar Live! 2020 Conference. Of these Union Board students, Kat Ellingson (Canvas Creative Arts Magazine director), Sahil Patel (Films Committee director), Sean Reddy (Films Committee member), and Reilly Woehler (Lectures Committee member) were selected to attend Sundance, while Zaid Abdullah (Concerts… Read more »
Reflections from the 2019 Union Board President
Hello everyone, It is with a heavy heart that I write my last blog post as the 110th Union Board President. While I am very excited to see a talented, new board begin their chapter, I realize that this is the end of a very long one for me. I have been involved with this… Read more »
Meet the 2020 Union Board of Directors
New Year. New Board. Get to know your 2020 Indiana Memorial Union Board of Directors. Seth Blunt 2020 Role on Union Board: President Major(s): Arts Management Minor(s): Business School Year: Junior How did you get involved in Union Board? Was it an event? A person who influenced you? A desire to get involved? Tell your… Read more »
Helping Make Biennial Happen: A Current Board Member’s Experience
By Hannah Marshall, 2019 Union Board Vice President of Internal Affairs My name is Hannah Marshall and I am the Vice President of Internal Affairs of the 110th Indiana Memorial Union Board. I am a senior at Indiana University studying Media, Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Nonprofit Management. I started with Union Board… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Jerald Harkness
First, it was a friendly nudge about five years ago from fellow past Indiana Memorial Union Board member Christian Carroll. Carroll, a member of the John Whittenberger Society Board, urged Jerald Harkness to get back into supporting Union Board through involvement in JWS. Later there was a breakfast in Indianapolis with Indiana Memorial Union Executive… Read more »
From the JWS President…
Greetings JWS Family, I hope this fall season brings you joy and reflection. Fall is my favorite time of year for three reasons. One, Thanksgiving is my kind of holiday—food and loved ones—all I need to celebrate. Two, the reflective lessons of change Mother Nature provides us annually through her colorful display of loss and… Read more »
How the 2019 UB Directors are Spending their Summers
The 2019 Union Board of Directors were asked to share some details regarding their summer experiences. Before we all know it, they will be back in Bloomington for the first day of classes on August 26. Before then, enjoy this brief recap of some of their summer adventures. Hannah Marshall, Vice President of Internal Affairs… Read more »
Jennifer Parks Retires from the IMU
By Ceci Jerry, 2018 Union Board President Jennifer Parks started her career at the IMU in 1992, moving to the Director’s Office in 1993. In 1998, she joined the Union Board family. For 20 years, Jennifer contributed each and every day dedicating her life to Union Board. Her title was Administrative Assistant, but her role… Read more »
Creating a Comprehensive JWS Communications Plan
As I am certain that you can all relate, there’s a lot going on with Union Board this year. There are countless stories to tell and updates to share. Additionally, the IMU continues to balance its historical significance with meeting the needs of today’s (and tomorrow’s) students. In order to better share stories about Union… Read more »