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IU Bloomington offers a wide variety of   employee resources —but we go even further to find exclusive discounts and special deals for employees! Save money on wireless phone plans, dining, travel, home improvement, and more. Please visit the Crimson Perks page under "Crimson Card Deals" below for additional discounts.

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AVIS Car Rental:  Employees can save up to 25% off Base Rates at Avis. Click here or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: A550400.

BUDGET Car Rental:  Employees can save up to 25% off Base Rates at Budget. Click here or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#:T657800. 

Community Ford Lincoln of Bloomington: Are you an Indiana University employee on the lookout for unbeatable discounts on new and pre-owned vehicles? Look no further! We're thrilled to announce that at Community Ford & Lincoln of Bloomington, our X-Plan Specialist, Anthony Cornner, who is also a former Indiana University employee, is proud to offer the X-Plan Partnership, a fantastic program designed exclusively for you. This program provides you with a golden opportunity to save big on your next car purchase while enjoying a genuine local love for our community.

What is the X-Plan Partnership? At Community Ford & Lincoln of Bloomington, the X-Plan Partnership is an exceptional discount program available exclusively to all current Indiana University employees. With Anthony Cornner, a former Indiana University employee himself, serving as our dedicated X-Plan Specialist, we're excited to extend this special opportunity to you.

As a token of appreciation for your valuable service, you can now enjoy a substantial discount of up to $3000* on selected brand-new vehicles.

Even if you have your eye on one of our incredible pre-owned vehicles, we have a fantastic $500 flat discount reserved just for you.

How does it work?

To take advantage of the X-Plan Partnership and enjoy these fantastic savings, simply reach out to our X-Plan Specialist, Anthony Cornner , at Community Ford & Lincoln of Bloomington. With his unique perspective as a former Indiana University employee, Anthony understands the value of this program and is eager to guide you through the process. Of course, to ensure eligibility, we kindly ask that you provide proof of your current employment with Indiana University. Why choose the X-Plan Partnership at Community Ford & Lincoln of Bloomington? The X-Plan Partnership at Community Ford & Lincoln of Bloomington stands out for its genuine commitment to our local community and its employees. As a dealership deeply rooted in the area, we take pride in supporting Indiana University employees like you. Our goal is to make the car buying process easier for you, and with the X-Plan Partnership, you gain access to an exclusive range of top-quality vehicles that cater to every taste and budget. Contact Information: Email : [email protected]  Phone Numbers : Store: (812)331-2200 and  Cell : (812)837-7901. So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to save big on your dream vehicle! Reach out to our X-Plan Specialist, Anthony Cornner, today at Community Ford & Lincoln of Bloomington and unlock the X-Plan Partnership discount. Drive home in style and enjoy your new wheels! *Terms and conditions apply. Discount amounts may vary depending on the selected new vehicle model.

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• Employees can rent a car for leisure use with Enterprise Mobility™ Affinity leisure discount program. Visit the Enterprise Mobility™ Affinity Discount page for reservation details. To book online reservations for leisure use charged to a personal credit card, use this booking link: Reserve a Vehicle for Non-Business via Credit Card and start at “Pickup Location” to begin your search. Price Details include the discount. NOTE: Personal use rentals in the US exclude damage waiver and third party liability coverage. Indiana University in not responsible for damage or loss on non-business/personal use rentals. Please plan accordingly.
• Priority Service: bypass the standard rental counter and go directly to the Emerald Club® counter.
• Car Selection: the driver chooses the car they want to use instead of having one assigned to them.
• Free Upgrades and Rental Days: qualified rentals include premium upgrades like GPS and Sirius XM radio. Also earn 1 rental credit for every qualified car rental. Free Rental Day = 7 credits.

All IU employees who have successfully completed the Authorization Form for Motor Vehicle Records Check by INLOCC are eligible to become an Emerald Club® member. Click on IU's exclusive enrollment link below to create a profile and access IU's Big Ten discounted rates.

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Once your profile is created, you will have access to IU’s Big Ten discounted rates for business use and earn rewards that can be applied to business or leisure travel. If you already have an Emerald Club® account as a non-IU consumer, you can link your existing account to IU’s discounted rates by clicking the IU Exclusive link above while signed into your Emerald Club® account. Be sure to add a personal credit card to pay for all business reservations. Business reservations will require an IU account number and employee or traveler ID number.

To book online reservations for non-business use (leisure/personal) you must use this booking link . You will be prompted to enter your Emerald Club® # in the Driver’s Information section of the reservation. Providing your Emerald Club® # will automatically include your preference for loyalty rewards on your reservation (e.g. rental credits, miles or points).

FastPark & Relax: The preferred parking partner of Indiana University. View the IU Travel page to get the full scope of the discount for IU faculty and staff. 

HERTZ Car Rental:  IU Employees can save Up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz. Visit HERTZ's website or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729. 

Meineke Auto:  S. Walnut Location. 10% off all parts, not including batteries, tires, breaks, or special order parts.

SWABIZ and Southwest Rapids Rewards: Employees can link their Southwest Airlines (SWA) Rapid Rewards account to SWABIZ, SWA’s online booking tool for business travel. SWABIZ ties to your SWA Rapid Rewards account, allowing you to accrue rewards points on business travel for use on personal trips. Visit the IU Travel SWABIZ page for current promotions and SWABIZ set up instructions.  

Indiana area hotel discounts: On an annual basis, IU Travel works with Indiana area hotels to establish negotiated pricing and amenity offerings for business use, which are also available to IU employees for leisure with payment by personal credit card. 

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As a member of the IU family, professional staff can also take advantage of deals by using their Crimson Card. Check out their deal of the day and other special discounts on the Crimson Card homepage .

IT Training at IUB : Online computer courses offered for free to the IU Community. Topics include productivity, design, media, and IU-specific software and services.Enroll in a single course from IT's listing from the   course catalog . Enroll in a series of titles and earn an   IT Training Certificate . All courses are delivered through IU's learning management system, Canvas. IU Tuition Benefit : Formerly known as the IU Fee Courtesy. Appointed full-time faculty and staff, retirees, and dependents can receive a subsidy toward the tuition costs associated with attending Indiana University classes.

LinkedIn Learning :  Linkedin Learning is available to IU faculty, staff, and students. Access this resource by searching “Linkedin Learning” at One.IU .  Use your IU login credentials to log in. An IU Quick Start guide can be found here .

• Linkedin Learning offers over 15,000 video courses taught by industry experts so you can easily find topics that are aligned with personal and professional needs and goals.
• LinkedIn Learning features short, easy-to-view videos on leading software applications (Apple, Adobe , Microsoft , Canvas , Google and more) as well as important skills and topics such as project management ,  conflict resolution , teaching online , managing stress , diversity and inclusion , and many more.

Food and beverage

Bruster’s Ice Cream    Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% off to all IU employees with a Crimson Card.

Che Bello   Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

Chop Shop Market & Table   Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID. 

Feast Market & Cellar   Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

Hank's Pizza Mac    Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

Mama Duke's Hawaiian Barbeque :  IU staff enjoy a 10% discount when they present their Crimson Card. Enjoy a delicious homecooked, authentic, Hawaiian meal. Visit Mama Duke's Facebook page  or Instagram  to see the menu and order.

Metalworks Brewing Company    Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

O'Charley's   Bloomington, Indiana location offers Indiana University staff a 10% discount on Dine-in or To-go orders upon showing their IU Crimson Card. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts. 

The Owlery   Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

Pub 15    Bedford, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

Southern Stone   Bloomington, Indiana location offers 10% with IU Staff ID.

Health and wellness

Campus Recreational Sports : IUB faculty and staff can purchase a Recreational Sports membership at a discounted rate. A membership gives you access to both the Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC) and Bill Garrett Fieldhouse, up to 80+ group exercise sessions each week, multiple strength and cardio areas, indoor pools, indoor tracks, table tennis, racquetball and badminton courts, basketball and volleyball courts, locker rooms and more! An individual membership costs $25.50 per month via payroll deduction. For more information, click here .

Ethos Fitness : Indiana University staff members are offered a 15% discount on both the 10 Class Pack (valid for 90 days after purchase) and the 20 Class Pack (valid for 120 days after purchase).

Promo code: 583386

Flow Feet :  Indiana University employee's, students, alumni, and staff can enjoy 10% off on any order (one-time use per user). For more information, contact Julie Amar by email [email protected] .

Promo code: UNI10

Healthy IU : Eligible employees are able to take advantage of university-sponsored programs, workshops, and information relating to a host of topics including: nutrition, healthy eating, tobacco cessation, seasonal flu vaccinations, weight management, diabetes prevention, and self-monitoring blood pressure machines, to name a few. More information, including handouts, guides and videos, can be found online at   healthy.iu.edu   or by calling (812) 855-7859.

IU School of Optometry : 10% discount on spectacle lenses and frames to all faculty and staff and their spouses, registered domestic partners, and dependent children who are eligible for IU-sponsored health care plans (if not covered by another vision insurance plan). Co-pay discounted to $10. IU ID or IU insurance card must be presented to be eligible (family members may use a photocopy of the affiliated employee's IU ID card or IU insurance card). Offer good at all   IU Eye Care Center locations .

Move Bloomington:   Fitness & Athletic Performance Receive 10% off Regularly Priced Services and Programs for 1-on-1 Personal Training, Small Group Personal Training, and Frederick Stretch Therapy for IU staff members and their immediate families. IU ID or IU insurance card required to be eligible (immediate family members may use a photocopy of the affiliated employee's IU ID card or IU insurance card). Contact us at [email protected] , call us at 812-369-4328, or through our website www.movebloomington.com for more details and to get started.

Vibe Yoga: This local yoga studio offers all IU staff a $5 discount on a single drop-in class, a class pass, or a studio membership with a current staff Crimson Card.

Housing and home improvement

Adams Village Apartments : $15 monthly rent discount for all full-time IU faculty and staff. E-mail   [email protected]   or visit   Adams Village Apartments   for more information.

Cedar Bluff Apartments : $325 deposit discount for all full-time IU faculty and staff. Please email   [email protected]   for more information.

Citizens Bank : Citizens Bank is pleased to offer these Home Mortgage Discounts for Employees of Indiana University:

• Discounted Closing Costs: You may qualify for an exclusive $1,000 credit at closing on a purchase or refinance mortgage loan.* Credit is applied to closing costs.
• Relationship Pricing: Save even more with a 0.125% mortgage interest rate discount when your monthly mortgage payments are automatically deducted from your Citizens checking account and enroll in electronic statements.**

For more information and/or to apply now, go to: Citizens Mortgage Corporate Affinity - Indiana University  and mention offer code: CA-INDIANAUNIV

Deer Park Apartments : $25 monthly rent discount and application fee waived for all full-time IU faculty and staff. Visit Deer Park for more information.

Fountain Park Apartments : $15 discount off monthly rent for all full-time IU faculty and staff. E-mail   [email protected]   or visit   Fountain Park Apartments   for more information.

Meadow Park Apartments : $15 monthly rent discount for all full-time IU faculty and staff. E-mail   [email protected]   or visit   Meadow Park Apartments   for more information.

Olympus Properties : Reduced security deposit and monthly rental rates at all residential properties, including the Mercury Building, Redmen Building, South College, and Gentry. Amount varies throughout the year. Call   Olympus Properties   at (812) 334-8200 and identify yourself as an IU employee for description of benefits.

Regency Court Apartments : $20 monthly rent discount for all full-time IU faculty and staff. E-mail   [email protected]   or visit   Regency Court Apartments   for more information. Relato - We offer workforce housing (1 bedroom and studio units) at below market rates for people employed in Bloomington. Our units are fully furnished and include all utilities except for electricity! Our building is located less than 1 mile from the IU Health Bloomington Campus. Call or email for more information or book a tour at 812-200-5991 or [email protected] or www.RelatoLiving.com !

Renaissance Rentals :

• Covenanter Hill - Relaxed walkable neighborhood located on Bloomington's lively east side with 1, 2 & 4 bedroom apartment homes. IU Employees get $50.00 off their first month of rent. Visit Covenanter Hill online or call/text us at (812) 323-8021.
• MeadowCreek Neighborhood - Comfortable neighborhood setting on the southeast side of town with spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments and homes for rent. IU employees are eligible for $20.00/month rate reduction on market rate pricing. Visit   MeadowCreek   online , call/text (812)333-2280, or   Email MeadowCreek .
• Summerhouse at Indiana - Flexible and short-term cottage-inspired 1 & 2 bedroom apartments are fully furnished and are booked without a binding lease contract. IU employees get a $50 credit on all stays of 14 days or more. Visit   Summerhouse  online, call/text us at (812)332-2141 or email   Summerhouse.

Steeplechase Apartments : $15 monthly rent discount for all full-time IU faculty and staff. E-mail   [email protected]   or visit   Steeplechase Apartments   for more information.

Wright Dumpster Rentals  - Save 10% off of any  dumpster  rental for IU employees. This offer does not expire, however IU employees must show proof of employment with IU Crimson Card or recent paystub. To receive this discount, you must redeem online through website.

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Broadway in Indianapolis : IU Employees, friends, and family have access to Broadway in Indianapolis tickets and will receive the following perks:

• Advanced Access to Seating
• Reduced Service Fees
• Discount Seating on Select Performances

To purchase your tickets, please visit the Broadway in Indianapolis site and use the code: HOOSIERS

IU Bloomington Bookstore : Staff receive 10% off all non-clearance items at the IMU's Bookstore when Crimson Card is presented. 

Sports and recreation

Bouldering Room , IU Outdoor Adventures:  25% off Bouldering Room space rental exclusive for IU employees. Great for birthday parties (ages 4+ recommended), private group gatherings, film watch parties, and more! Two hour minimum rental, 2-hour cost before discount $250. Shoe rental included.

IU Football and Men's Basketball : 10% discount on football   season tickets   for all IU faculty and staff. In order to receive this discount, call the IU Athletics Ticket Office at 812-855-4006 (or toll-free at 1-866-IUSPORTS) and provide your University ID number for employment verification.

IU Baseball, Volleyball, Men's Soccer, and Women's Basketball:  With a valid Crimson Card, all IU faculty and staff get free admission for themselves and a single guest. Discount can be claimed on game day at the ticket window or in advance at the IU Athletics website.  

IU Tennis Center : Discounted membership rates for faculty, staff and students ($94 vs. $113 non-IU rate individual membership and $113 vs. $173 non-IU family rate). Membership grants access to 8 indoor, air-conditioned courts, informal and instructional programs for all ages and skill levels led by USPTA trained and certified tennis professionals. Cardio Tennis, Fast Feed Tennis, tournaments, a fitness area, locker rooms, Tennis Channel, and more! Call 812-855-5750 or email   [email protected]   for more information. Find the IU Tennis Center on Facebook.

Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina : 20% discount off hotel rooms (Sunday–Thursday). May not be used with any other offers. Must show valid IU ID at check-in.

Ryukyu Kyusho Martial Arts : 10% off all class prices for IU Employees.

AT&T Wireless : IU faculty and staff can receive 14% monthly service discount on qualified voice and data charges. Employees with an account in their name are also eligible for waived activation and upgrade fees. For questions regarding the discount program, please visit your local AT&T store.**Discounts may not apply to all plans.**

Computer hardware : For current deals, check out   IU ComputerGuide .

Computer software : For free downloads, use   IUWare Online .

IT Training at IUB : Online computer courses offered for free to the IU Community. Topics include productivity, design, media, and IU-specific software and services.

• Enroll in a single course from IT's listing from the   course catalog .
• Enroll in a series of titles and earn an   IT Training Certificate .

Magitech : 15% discount to all faculty, staff, and students of IU and their families. Services provided include technology consultation services, from upgrades to repairs. All makes and models. Transfer of video/audio/images from analog formats to digital & DVD/Blu-ray creation. At the Magitech Studio or the Customer’s Location (service dependent). Email   [email protected]   or call (812)825-7190.

T-Mobile: Special promos for IU faculty & staff: 15% off of Magenta Max Plan, eligible for combination with Carrier Freedom Plan. Contact T-Mobile's Work Perks at (855) 570-9947.

Tech-Perks! : Get up to 75% off MSRP on brand name consumer electronic products including: smartphone cases, chargers, screen protectors, Bluetooth headphones and speakers, and so much more.  Brands include Otterbox, JBL, Casemate, Kate Spade, Rifle Paper, Belkin, Skullcandy, and more and shipping is free on orders of at least $45 with a 30-day return policy. Promo code: HOOSIERS

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Memorial Day 2024 traffic will hit pre-pandemic levels, AAA says. Tips to avoid it

Memorial Day is coming up on May 27, and AAA Northeast is predicting a massive amount of traffic - on the road and in the skies - for that weekend.

Officials say that Memorial Day traffic has increased over the past few years.

“We’re expecting to see plenty of traffic on the roads and in the skies this Memorial Day weekend,” stated Mark Schieldrop, senior spokesperson for AAA Northeast. “We’re projecting an additional 1 million travelers this holiday weekend compared to 2019, which not only means that we’re moving beyond pandemic-era lulls but also signals a very busy summer travel season ahead.”

When is Memorial Day weekend?

Memorial Day weekend will last from Friday, May 24 to Monday, May 27, though officials say that the traffic will begin on Thursday, May 23.

How many travelers will be on the road that weekend?

According to AAA Northeast, the agency is predicting that "43.8 million travelers will head 50 miles or more" from home this holiday weekend.

What is the best time to leave Memorial Day weekend if you want to avoid traffic?

According to AAA Northeast, "Drivers leaving Thursday or Friday should expect the heaviest traffic during the afternoon, when travelers mix with commuters, according to data from transportation analytics company INRIX. Travelers going back home on Sunday or Monday should avoid the afternoon hours when return trips will likely peak."

Will Memorial Day traffic be worse in 2024 that previous years?

AAA Northeast stated that this year's number of travelers on the roads is expected to be a 4% increase over last year, which, the agency noted, "exceeds pre-pandemic levels (in 2019) for the first time."

AAA expects that about 38.4 million people will travel by car over Memorial Day weekend, which is "the highest number for the holiday since AAA began tracking in 2000."

The agency added that amount of automobiles would be a 4% increase over last year and "1.9% higher than in 2019."

What is AAA expecting in terms of air travel?

For the Memorial Day weekend, AAA is predicting that there will be 3.51 million air travelers, which is "an increase of 4.8% over last year and a 9% jump compared to 2019."

What about other modes of travel?

AAA stated that there will be about 2 million people traveling via other modes of transportation, like buses, trains and boats. That 2 million people would "be an increase of 5.6% over last year," AAA noted.

Where are people heading this Memorial Day weekend?

AAA is stating that the top destinations this year on Memorial Day weekend are:

• New York City
• Southern California
• Anchorage, Alaska
• Vancouver, British Columbia.

But data from Hertz suggests Boston will still be wicked busy, with it coming in as one of the top 5 cities for car rental demands.

Hertz car rentals is reporting that the "cities boasting the highest rental demand this Memorial Day weekend are Orlando, Denver, Atlanta, Boston and Las Vegas," according to AAA.

AAA stated that the top international destinations this Memorial Day weekend are Rome, Vancouver, London, Paris, Dublin, Amsterdam, Greece (Athens), Spain (Barcelona), Bermuda and Scotland (Edinburgh).