Thank you for your interest in serving as an alumni volunteer! Here are some meaningful ways you can to the liberal arts community.
IU Indianapolis School of Liberal Arts: Ways to Get Involved
| Activity | Impact | How to Get Started | |
| Update your personal email address | Keep your personal email updated to ensure you receive the LibArts Today alumni e-newsletter, email invitations to liberal arts alumni events, and information on upcoming alumni programming. (LibArts Today alumni e-newsletter is sent in early September, mid-February, and mid-May.) | 1-3 minutes | Update your personal email address here: go.iu.edu/4qCn. |
| Update contact information (due to a recent move or new job) | Keep your contact information up-to-date with the IU Alumni Association (IUAA) to ensure you are getting the latest information from IUAA and the IU School of Liberal Arts Indianapolis. | 5 minutes | Update your contact information here: https://www.myiu.org/. participate |
| Participate in the Liberal Arts “Ask Alumni” LinkedIn Series | Answer 1 or more “Ask Alumni” questions for the weekly LinkedIn Series posts. | About 5 minutes | Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu for the upcoming “Ask Alumni” LinkedIn Series question(s) to provide short response(s). |
| Donate to Liberal Arts – Alumni Fund, Alumni Association Scholarship, or Dean’s Priorities Fund | Provide financial support to help the liberal arts alumni community and current students. | 5 minutes | Visit our giving page here: https://give.myiu.org/givenow?account=I380010340,I380010336,I380010251. |
| Share your alumni story | Help our current student understand the professional opportunities available to them with a liberal arts degree by sharing your professional journey. | 10-15 minutes to fill out online form | Fill out the Share Your Story online form here: https://liberalarts.indianapolis.iu.edu/alumni-giving/submit-news.html |
| Nominate a fellow Alum for the Liberal Arts Alumni Awards | Celebrate outstanding contributions and inspire others in the liberal arts alumni community. | Varies | Visit our website to submit a nomination: https://liberalarts.indianapolis.iu.edu/alumni-giving/awards/index.html. |
| Advocate for Giving to the IU School of Liberal Arts | Sustain scholarships, alumni engagement programming, and events that enrich our liberal arts alumni community. | 1–2 hours per year | Participate in peer outreach campaigns via emails, phone calls, or social media. Materials and tips are provided. If you’re interested in participating, contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu. |
| Review resumes and/or LinkedIn profiles of current students or recent graduates | Empower students and recent graduates with insights to support their ability to grow their professional career after IU Indianapolis. | Varies; up to 1-2 hours per month | Sign up by contacting Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu for more information. |
| Be Available for Informational Interviews with current liberal arts students and/or recent graduates | Empower students and recent graduates with real-world insights and support their career aspirations and their journey after IU Indianapolis. Support students and alumni in navigating career paths with confidence. | Varies; up to 1-2 hours per month | Sign up by contacting Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu for more information. |
| Participate in Mock Interviews with current students and/or recent graduates | Empower students and recent graduates to build confidence for job interviews and support their ability to grow their professional career. | Varies; up to 1-2 hours per month | Sign up by contacting Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu for more information. |
| Be an Alumni Panelist or Event Speaker | Educate and inspire alumni and students while strengthening professional networks. | 1–3 hours/ session | Reach out with your topic idea and availability. Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |
| Be an Alumni Guest Speaker in Liberal Arts Class | Educate and inspire current liberal arts students. | 1-3 hours/ session | Reach out with your area of expertise and availability. Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |
| Attend an Alumni Event (Liberal Arts or IU Alumni Association) | There’s nothing better than getting together with fellow alumni for events, whether it’s a fun event, like the annual Regatta, or a networking event with an alumni panel where you learn from your fellow alumni. | Up to 1 – 3 hours per month | Visit the IU Alumni Association’s event page here: https://www.myiu.org/events/ and register for the events that interest you. |
| Host an Alumni Event | Ensure successful events and create memorable experiences for attendees. | Single day | Event planning help available. Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |
| Volunteer at a Liberal Arts Alumni Event | Ensure successful events and create memorable experiences for attendees. | Single day; 3-6 hours | Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |
| Share a paid internship opportunity for current liberal arts students | Supervise a current liberal arts student in an internship within your organization or company. | One semester (fall, spring, or summer) | Contact Faculty Fellow of Career Readiness, Hannah Haas, at hhaas@iu.edu and cc: Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu. |
| Participate in the Voices of Liberal Arts Ambassador Program | Build an engaged online community of liberal arts alumni who are interacting with one another and the School’s LinkedIn and Instagram pages. | Renewable one-year term of service; Interact 1-3 posts per month | Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |
| Serve on the Liberal Arts Alumni Board | The IU School of Liberal Arts Indianapolis Alumni Board supports and advocates for our alumni, the school, and our students. | Four-year term; able to renew one time | To find out more information, visit: https://liberalarts.indianapolis.iu.edu/alumni-giving/board.html. The Statement of Expectations for Liberal Arts Alumni Board Members can be viewed here. To share your interest in serving on the Liberal Arts Alumni Board, please complete this form for the board’s consideration. |
Are you interested in supporting the larger Indiana University alumni community? Here are a few ways you can volunteer.
Indiana University: Engage with IU
| Activity | Impact | How to Get Started | |
| IU Trustee | Shape the university’s future by running or voting for IU Trustee. | Varies | Learn more online at: https://trustees.iu.edu/about-the-board/index.html. |
| IU Alumni Association Volunteer | Advance the university’s mission through leadership, mentoring, and fundraising while expanding your professional network. | Varies | Learn more and sign up at: https://alumni.iu.edu/give-back/volunteer/get_started.html. |
| Alumni Student Recruitment (ASR) | Inspire prospective students by sharing your alumni story and promoting IU. | Varies | Learn more at: https://admissions.indianapolis.iu.edu/asr/get-involved.html. |
IU School of Liberal Arts Indianapolis: Department, Program, and School Connection Opportunities
| Activity | Impact | How to Get Started | |
| Classroom Speaker | Educate and inspire current students with your personal and professional stories and advice. | Single day; 1-3 hours | Reach out with your topic idea and availability. Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |
| Career Services Partner | Support current students and alumni in navigating career paths with confidence. | 2-3 hours / event | Contact Tricia O’Neil at libaodea@iu.edu to learn more. |