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 »
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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 »
From the 2024 Union Board President
Hello John Whittenberger Society, My name is Laurie Frederickson, and I am the president of the 115th Indiana Memorial Union Board. Previously, I served as the Director of Spirit and Traditions in 2022 and then the Vice President of Internal Affairs in 2023. I am originally from Denver, Colorado, and I study Criminal Justice and… Read more »
Get to Know the 2024 Union Board Directors
Laurie Frederickson President ubpres@indiana.edu Year: Junior Major: Criminal Justice, Psychology What is your favorite band/group? Whoever is starring in the next UB Concerts event, of course! What is your favorite movie? When Harry Met Sally What is your favorite dessert? Banana bread What’s your favorite thing about Bloomington? The fall What’s your favorite place in… Read more »
Union Board 2023 Fall Recap
By Brandon Huang, 2023 Union Board Director of Internal Communications The 114th Indiana Memorial Union Board had a fun-filled fall 2023 semester—with dance parties, escape rooms, performances, lectures, and more, there were plenty of opportunities for students to make lifelong memories on campus. Check out the highlights and learn more about each event by reading… 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 »
Get to Know the 2023 Union Board Directors
Gabriella Couloubaritsis President ubpres@indiana.edu Year: Junior Major: Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation Minor: Law & Public Policy What is your favorite band/group? Pitbull What’s a show are you watching or would recommend others to watch? Psych What is your favorite restaurant in Bloomington? Samira What’s your favorite space in the IMU? UB Office What are your… 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 »
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 »
Union Board at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival
By Brandon Huang, 2023 Union Board Director of Internal Communications This January, four Union Board Directors had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on behalf of Union Board. Since 1985, the Sundance Film Festival has been a premier showcase of emerging talent in American and international independent film. In this segment, these… Read more »