John Whittenberger Society /Union Board Alumni

John Whittenberger Society

All Union Board alumni who served at least one full term as a director, an assistant director, or a committee member 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.

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43rd Union Board Biennial Reunion

You can't spell Reunion without "Union"

43rd Union Board Biennial Reunion
October 6-8, 2023

More details to come–stay tuned!

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

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

  • Anne Kostyo (UB 2008), President
  • Lydia Shanklin Roll (UB 2003), Vice President of Alumni Relations
  • Julie Singer (UB 2009), Vice President of Development
  • Cathy Deal (UB 1969-70, Alumni Rep. 2014-17)
  • Martín Gimenez (UB 2001)
  • Scott Gudeman (UB 1982-83, 1983-84)
  • Adele Kaplan (UB 1985-86, 1986-87)
  • Beth Loeb Davies (UB 1981-82, 1982-83)
  • Kerry Maller (UB 1996, 1997)
  • David Miller (UB 1970-71)
  • Sharon Tubbs (UB 1993, 1994)

  • Hank Walter - Executive Director, Indiana Memorial Union
  • Mara Dahlgren - Director, Student Involvement and Leadership Center
  • Winston Shindell - Former Executive Director, Indiana Memorial Union and IU Auditorium
  • Diptanshu Rao - President, Union Board