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John Whittenberger Society /Union Board Alumni

John Whittenberger Society

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Union Board Alumni

SAVE THE DATE:

41st Biennial Reunion: October 18-20, 2019

Reserve your room at the Biddle Hotel now. Use Code UBBIENNIAL19 when you call (812) 856-6381.

Highlights include:

A New IMU/UB Documentary
- Enjoy the premiere screening documenting the history of Union Board and the IMU through the years created by 1990 Union Board Director Jerald Harkness. This documentary will feature numerous Union Board alumni and IMU staff.

Saturday Morning Tour Options:
- A bus tour of renovated and new campus buildings led by IU Historian Jim Capshew
- An IMU art collection tour by an IU art docent
- A behind-the-scenes tour of the IMU by a seasoned IMU employee
Meals, receptions, and other gatherings with friends to reminisce about your time with Union Board.

Fulfilling the legacy of John Whittenberger

All Union Board alumni who served at least one full term on Union Board are members of JWS, the John Whittenberger Society. JWS, an official Indiana University Alumni Association affiliate, was named after John Whittenberger who in 1909 founded the Indiana Union, which later became the Union Board.

JWS Communications

Stay up-to-date on the Biennial Reunion and other Union Board alumni events by following JWS on:

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Contact the John Whittenberger Society

1982year founded

750+members

$100Kin scholarships

A way to give back

The John Whittenberger Society was established in 1982 to serve as a formal alumni organization for Union Board. In 1985, it became an official affiliate of the IU Alumni Association.

In addition to helping alumni stay connected to Union Board and to each other, the society plays a key role in providing financial support to Union Board and the IMU. Since its inception, it has:

Awarded more than $25,000 per year in scholarships to Union Board directors and committee members
Provided funding for Union Board leadership retreats
Established the Commemorative Garden and the Centennial Patio at the IMU
Raised funds for the John Whittenberger Society Endowment through the Centennial Campaign
Provided funding for Union Board students to attend Sundance

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Find out how you can give back

I enjoy giving back to help the next generation of students learn leadership skills and apply them in the real world.
Christian Carroll, UB 1990

JWS Advisory Board

Two women chat at the John Whittenberger Society's annual luncheon.

The John Whittenberger Society is led by an advisory board composed of eleven voting members who serve staggered four-year terms. The board also includes several ex officio, non -voting members including a representative from the IU Alumni Association, the current president of Union Board and the executive director of the Indiana Memorial Union . There are three executive officer positions on the board: president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer.

The board is responsible for establishing policies, for filling officer and/or board vacancies, for interpreting and implementing the John Whittenberger Society’s constitution, and for maintaining relations with the IU Alumni Association, the IU Foundation, and other related IU organizations. The board meets at least twice annually.

Upcoming Meetings:

Spring meeting: March 29-30, 2019
Advisory Board fall meeting: October 17, 2019

Advisory Board Meeting Minutes:

Christian Carroll (UB 1990), president
Margarette Minor (UB 1986–87), vice president
Martín Gimenez (UB 2001), secretary/treasurer
Susan Burns (UB 1971–72)
Kathy Cook (UB 2008)
Megan Ditton (UB 1996–97)
Jerald Harkness (UB 1990)
Anne Kostyo (UB 2008)
Lydia Shanklin Roll (UB 2003)
Michael Littenberg (UB 1985–87)
Laura Osteen (UB 1989–90, 1990, 1991)

Mara Dahlgren
Assistant Director, Student Involvement and Leadership
Atticus Westerfeld (UB 2005)
Alumni Representative to Union Board
Connie Billett
Assistant Director of Alumni Communities, IU Alumni Association
Patricia Cornejo (UB ’18 & ’19)
President, Union Board
Winston Shindell
Former Executive Director, Indiana Memorial Union and IU Auditorium
David Spencer
Director of Development, Indiana Memorial Union
Hank Walter
Executive Director, Indiana Memorial Union

John Whittenberger Society /Union Board Alumni