Hello John Whittenberger Society members, This past fall has been an extremely vibrant time on IU’s campus and the 113th Indiana Memorial Union Board. Over the course of the semester, the directors on board have been extremely busy creating rich, powerful, and fun programming for the booming 47,000 students on campus. A few notable events… Read more »
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Mervis Lecture featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones held in October
The third installment of the Lou Mervis Distinguished lecture series was held this fall. Gabriella Couloubaritsis, the Union Board Director of Lectures expanded the lecture this year to include more opportunities for students to interact with Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Knight Chair of Race and Journalism at Howard University, and creator of the… Read more »
Mid-Year Update from the Union Board President
As we enter into the fall, the 113th Indiana Memorial Union Board would like to share an update on what we have accomplished so far and what we have in store for the upcoming semester. We have worked on the foundation laid by the 112th Board to put forth inclusive and entertaining in-person programming for… Read more »
Meet the 2022 Union Board of Directors
Diptanshu Rao 2022 Role on Union Board: President Major(s): Finance, Accounting, & Real Estate Minor(s): Japanese 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 origin story. When I was a freshman, I had a friend who… Read more »
A Close to a Great Year
Reflections from Sadia Habib, 2021 Union Board President It’s been my pleasure to lead the 112th Board this past year through all our ups and downs. We have gone through a lot – starting off in the middle of an unprecedented pandemic when physical programming was difficult to implement and at a time when Union… Read more »
My Expectations as the 2022 Union Board President
By Diptanshu Rao My name is Diptanshu Rao, and I will be serving as the Indiana Memorial Union Board President for 2022. I have served on Union Board since 2020 – starting as a Director for Summer Board and then as the Vice President of Finance. The 2022 Union Board consists of a fantastic team… Read more »
Gratitude and Reflections from the JWS Advisory Board President
By Anne M. Kostyo, JWS President Dear JWS Members, Union Board Students, IMU Staff & Friends, As the leaves change on campus, and I had the opportunity to attend our own 42nd Biennial Reunion, I can’t help but reflect on the core nature of our alumni group and our connection to the Union. At the… Read more »
Meet the 2021 Union Board of Directors
What’s it like being a director for Union Board? Get to learn who the 2021 Union Board of Directors are, what they love, and what they plan on doing to serve the IU community. Sadia Habib 2021 Role on Union Board: President Major(s): Finance, Business Analytics School Year: Junior How did you get involved in Union Board?… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Eboni (Gatlin) Griffin
Eboni (Gatlin) Griffin served on the 2004 Board as the Director of the Bridging the Gap committee after spending the previous year as a committee member. What is your current occupation? I am a Senior Broadcast Producer for ABC News’ Good Morning America in New York City. In the middle of a deadly pandemic, I was… Read more »
Alumni Spotlight: Perry Metz
About Perry Metz: Lives in Bloomington, IN Recently retired General Manager of WFIU and WTIU, IU’s public broadcasting stations Former Associate Vice President of the IU Bloomington campus Recently awarded the Indiana University Bicentennial Medal for his service to IU. Currently serves on the Union Board of Directors as the Alumni Representative. What was your… Read more »