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IUAA Member Spotlight Lori Pearson

Lori Pearson
BS'01, Public Affairs

Meeting and events planner
Holland Parlette Associates
Indianapolis, Ind.

Self-proclaimed foodie and chef, volunteer, IUAA member, traveler, vice president of the Central Indiana Chapter of the IUAA

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Why I chose IU
IU really chose me. It was clear to me that IU Bloomington was going to give me a top-notch education, a beautiful campus to roam, and provide new experiences and opportunities.

Favorite memories of IU
My first favorite memory is attending freshman orientation at the Indiana Memorial Union. I recall coming home and talking nonstop about everything I wanted to be a part of. I was simply amazed by the energy of the orientation leaders and the opportunities that lie ahead. The second was Commencement. I was lucky enough to be part of the platform party for my December graduation, and I remember looking out at a sea of black robes and various colored tassels. Never had I been more proud of IU or myself!

Advice to undergraduates
Be adventurous! Take advantage of the diversity IU and the Bloomington campus offer — enjoy some Tibetan cuisine, see original manuscripts at the Lilly Library, visit a museum designed by I.M. Pei, watch Broadway hits at the IU Auditorium, and visit the farmers' market. There is no other place that will allow you to do all of those. Oh yes, and of course, study!

Why the IU Alumni Association is important to me
The IUAA continues to educate me. It keeps me connected and informed about current events and discoveries in academia, as well as how college students think and live today. As a volunteer for the IUAA, I am able to meet new people, attend various events, and give back to the university that means so much to me.