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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »