Bloomington Alumni Office
The DeVault Alumni Center in Bloomington is the corporate headquarters of the Indiana University Alumni Association. Most of the programs offered here are open to alumni of all IU campuses.
Athletic Events & Offers
Learn about special pre-game events hosted by the Alumni Association for football, basketball, and other sports.
Commencement
IU Bloomington holds Commencement ceremonies twice annually, in May and December. The IUAA oversees these events in conjunction with the Office of University Ceremonies. The IUAA also sponsors an interfaith Baccalaureate service prior to the May Commencement. Bloomington's next Commencement is scheduled for Dec. 19, 2009.
Cream & Crimson Alumni Weekend
All IU alumni are invited to this annual event on the Bloomington campus. Highlights include the alumni barbecue, presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Service Awards, and induction into the Emeritus Club, a group for alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. An Emeritus Club reunion, 50-year class reunion, and alumni chapter recognition and training events are customarily held on this weekend. The next Cream & Crimson Alumni Weekend will be June 19-21, 2009.
Mini University
Mini University is a nationally recognized learning vacation. Each June,
hundreds of IU alumni, friends, and other lifelong learners gather
at IU Bloomington for one week to learn from IU’s outstanding
faculty. "Mini U" participants attend up to 15 noncredit mini-courses
that they choose from more than 100 offerings. Mini University is
co-sponsored by the IUAA and Bloomington Continuing Studies. Mini
University will be
June 21-26, 2009.
Homecoming
Thousands of alumni return to Bloomington each fall to participate in Homecoming festivities. Events include the annual parade and pep rally, Yell Like Hell, and the Homecoming luncheon. IU Bloomington Homecoming Week will take place Oct. 9-17, 2009.
Celebrate IU
Celebrate IU the entire month of October with world-class performances and exhibits at every campus and other special events, including Homecoming at IU Bloomington. Join in the celebration of the achievements of our students, faculty, alumni, and friends of IU.