Illinois Wesleyan News & Events

Robustelli Appointed to County Board Seat

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:09:20 -0500

Wesleyan's Carlo Robustelli will fill the McLean County Board position vacated by 2010 alum Scott Black, who resigned to take a seat on the Bloomington City Council.

Minority Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:10:09 -0500

June 23

Condon '84 Selected for Supreme Court Summer Institute

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:38:23 -0500

Kristine Condon '84, professor and coordinator of Paralegal/Legal Assistant Studies at Kankakee Community College, has been selected to attend the Supreme Court Summer Institute.

Young '06 Spared While Witnessing Oklahoma Tornado

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:49:44 -0500

While her home was spared, Kathy Young '06 witnessed the devastating May 20 tornado, which she described as so massive it appeared to be smoke or fog.

Summer Art Exhibit

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:38:23 -0500

June 15-Aug. 10

Rosecrans Named Women's Lacrosse Coach

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:32:39 -0500

Lindsey Rosecrans has been hired to be the first women's lacrosse coach at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Fairgrieve '12 Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:31:33 -0500

Amy Fairgrieve '12 has been awarded a $5,000 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship to complete a doctorate program at the University of Minnesota, one of 51 students awarded this fellowship nationally.

Laughlin '14 Selected as NSF Scholar

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:49:44 -0500

Thomas John Laughlin has been selected as a 2013 National Science Foundation Scholar, to attend the 17th Annual Green Chemistry and Green Engineering Conference.

Astronomy Talk

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:37 -0500

June 6

Cello Camp

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:28:15 -0500

June 23-July 6

Martel to be Inducted Into Maine Baseball Hall of Fame

Wed, 29 May 2013 10:55:01 -0500

Head Baseball Coach Dennis Martel, who won a national championship in 2010 and is closing in on 700 career wins at IWU, will be among Maine natives inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame in July.

Parent Orientation

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:45:07 -0500

June 22

Clemens '13 Elected to Academic All-District Team

Fri, 31 May 2013 08:35:04 -0500

Tara Clemens '13 has been elected to the first team of the Capital One Academic All-District 7 women's track & field/cross country team, and has a chance at becoming Wesleyan's 115th Academic All-American athlete.

Board of Trustees Names New Members, Officers

Thu, 30 May 2013 08:00:39 -0500

Five alumni and a member of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference have been named as new trustees, or moved into new roles on the Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees.

Olt '93 to Direct Musical at Senior Repertory of Ohio

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:56 -0500

April Olt '93 will direct the musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" for the Senior Repertory of Ohio (SRO) Theatre Company in Columbus.

Students Named Eckley Scholars

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:55:01 -0500

Five Illinois Wesleyan students will pursue summer research and creative activity, supported by the Robert S. and Nell B. Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists Program.

Morriss '73 Part of Team Behind Groundbreaking USB Technology

Wed, 29 May 2013 09:09:50 -0500

Jeff Morriss '73 was part of the five-member Intel team that developed Universal Serial Bus (USB) technology, honored with the 2013 European Inventor Award.

Kindred '63 to Receive Golf Journalism Award

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:06:23 -0500

Dave Kindred '63 has been named the winner of the Memorial Tournament's Golf Journalism Award for 2013, and is scheduled to appear on The Golf Channel.

New Grad Bilek Named Coach at Division I Columbia

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:39:37 -0500

Former Illinois Wesleyan basketball player Michelle Bilek '13 has been named Director of Basketball Operations at Division I Columbia University in New York City.

Illinois Wesleyan Honors Shirk Family

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:36:20 -0500

The University paid tribute to the Shirk family and the Shirk Foundation for their generous support of the Shirk Center and Shirk Athletic Complex.

Tunnel of Oppression

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:28:20 -0500

May 28-29

Play: The Breach

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:21:58 -0500

May 23-25

Nguyen '15 Places in Prestigious Math Competition

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:01 -0500

Tung Nguyen '15 earned an Honorable Mention in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, which has been dubbed the "world's toughest math test" by TIME magazine.

Tunnel of Oppression Seeks to Raise Awareness

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:34:57 -0500

An interactive Tunnel of Oppression -- including a Hall of Enlightenment -- will incorporate student work, seeking to raise awareness about social bias and what individuals can do to create change.

Graduates, Families go Social

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:55:01 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan's newest graduates, alumni and loved ones took to social media to celebrate the Class of 2013 Commencement.

Olt '96 Creates Comedy Web Series About Being Single

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:03:48 -0500

Heather Olt '96, a Los Angeles-based actress and writer, is the co-creator, co-producer and star of an upcoming comedic Web series, "2 Hopeful Spinsters."

May Term Strives to Make Human Rights Real

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:29:05 -0500

Students enrolled in May Term this year have the opportunity to attend a variety of co-curricular events encompassing the theme of "Making Human Rights Real."

Illinois Wesleyan Celebrates Class of 2013

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:04:41 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan honored graduates, who became the first to receive their diplomas on the new Kemp Commencement Plaza at State Farm Hall.

May Term

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:17:12 -0500

May 8-31

LaLonde's Tool Library Wins $25,000 Grant

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:14:22 -0500

A tool-lending library founded by Matt LaLonde '14 at the West Bloomington Revitalization Project has received a $25,000 State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant.

Football Team to Compete in Finland

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:41:55 -0500

The Illinois Wesleyan football team will travel to Finland in June to face the Finnish national team in Helsinki. The football team has previously visited Germany, Italy, France and Austria.

Students Develop "Water for Wellness" Campaign

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:40:56 -0500

Millions of people around the globe lack access to clean water, and students in the Perspectives in International Health class are addressing this human rights issue one drop at a time.

Snyder-Young Selected as Theatre Critic

Wed, 01 May 2013 10:55:01 -0500

Dani Snyder-Young, assistant professor of theatre arts, has been selected as a theatre critic by the HowlRound journal as part of its NewCrit initiative.

Art Exhibits

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:28:06 -0500

May 5-30

Student Research Conference

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:41:56 -0500

April 20

Seniors Win Phi Beta Kappa Liberal Arts Scholar Award

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:01:45 -0500

Sarah Carlson '13 and Maria Klingele '13 received the inaugural Phi Beta Kappa Liberal Arts Scholar Award, celebrating student research that bridges academic disciplines.

Employees Honored for Years of Service

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:06:11 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan University honored employees who are retiring and those celebrating milestone anniversaries.

Undergraduate Research Shines at Illinois Wesleyan Conference

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:28:03 -0500

A record number of students showcased scholarly and creative work from a variety of disciplines Saturday, reflecting the key roles of research and student-faculty collaboration at Illinois Wesleyan.

Alumni Who Study Abroad Continue Global Pursuits

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:22:22 -0500

Half of Illinois Wesleyan students study abroad, and many are inspired to continue living, studying and working overseas after graduation.

Sainsbury Honored With 2013 Dougan Award

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:01:50 -0500

Associate Professor of English Alison Sainsbury has been named the 2013 recipient of the James D. Dougan Award for Contributions to Faculty Governance.

Four Named to Endowed Professorships

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:20:57 -0500

Four faculty members have been appointed to endowed professorships, including three new and one existing position: Tian-Xiao He, Ram Mohan, William Munro and Michael B. Young.

Spring Choral Concert

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:21:36 -0500

April 21

Burke Voted Professor of the Year

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:51:44 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan students have voted Assistant Professor of Sociology Meghan Burke as 2013 Professor of the Year.

Senior Recitals

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:50:33 -0500

April 20

Groves '11 Receives National Research Fellowship

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:22:46 -0500

Anna Groves '11, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in plant biology, has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship.

Kannaday: Healthcare Industry Needs to Drive Change

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:52:46 -0500

Colleen Kannaday, president of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, talked to community leaders about healthcare reform and how some providers are working to transform the system at the annual IWU Associates Luncheon.

Students Tell Local Immigrant Stories Through Films and Photos

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:49:37 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan anthropology students tell the immigration stories of 12 local residents as part of an ethnography course that fosters collaboration and the use of visual media to tell cultural stories.

Liffiton Develops Free App for Teachers

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:47:25 -0500

Teachers: want to know if your students understood the point you just made? Now there's an app for that, thanks to Wesleyan's Mark Liffiton.

Commencement

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:44:25 -0500

May 5

Takushi '13 Named Technos Award Winner

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:18:25 -0500

Senior Sarah Takushi has been named the 2013 recipient of the Technos International Prize through the Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust in Japan.

Boston Marathon Bombings

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:06:35 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan extends its sympathies to all those who fell victim to the Boston Marathon bombings. A gathering is planned Wednesday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at Evelyn Chapel.

Salgado '91 to Speak at Commencement 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:40:56 -0500

President and CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino and 1991 Illinois Wesleyan graduate Juan Salgado will give the address at the University's Commencement ceremony this Sunday, May 5.

Students to Showcase Research, Creativity at Conference

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:36:20 -0500

Students will present their research, music compositions and artwork at the 24th annual John Wesley Powell Student Research Conference on Saturday, April 20.

Paper and Book Art Exhibit

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:52:43 -0500

April 30-May 31

Junior Student Recital

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:26:58 -0500

April 14

Student Recital Series

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:21:32 -0500

April 13

Wind Ensemble Concert

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:16:15 -0500

April 14

Student Composition Concert

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:15:49 -0500

April 12

Jazz Combo Concert

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:43:04 -0500

April 16

Roesner Named Kemp Teaching Award Winner

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:19:28 -0500

Chair and Associate Professor of Chemistry Rebecca Roesner was named the 2014 winner of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence at the annual Honors Day Convocation.

Renner, Black Elected in Bloomington

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:21:16 -0500

Political Science Professor Tari Renner was elected mayor of Bloomington, and 2010 graduate Scott Black was elected to the Bloomington City Council. More from WGLT Radio.

Illinois Wesleyan Dedicates Kemp Commencement Plaza

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:15:16 -0500

The plaza in front of the new State Farm Hall classroom building, which will be the site of Commencement each spring, has been named the Glenn '22 and Rozanne Parker Kemp '27 Commencement Plaza.

Civic Orchestra

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:19:42 -0500

April 19

What is Disgust? Book by Kelly '97 Offers New Answers

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:21:16 -0500

Daniel Kelly '97 discusses the character and evolution of disgust in his book, Yuck! The Nature and Moral Significance of Disgust.

Chamber Singers Concert

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:19:17 -0500

April 11

Kuhns '13 Raises Awareness about Hazing

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:37:09 -0500

Jordan Kuhns, a senior business marketing major from Winterset, Iowa, was a runner up in the National Hazing Prevention Week CAMPUSPEAK poster contest.

Philosophy Colloquium

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:11:25 -0500

April 11

Student Recital - Moeller

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:43:36 -0600

April 6

Alumnus in Advertising

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:52:16 -0500

April 11

The Asia Project

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:51:58 -0500

April 6

Social Justice Coffeehouse

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:51:48 -0500

April 9

Global Health Gala

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:50:55 -0500

April 7

Two One-Act Operas

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:28:03 -0500

April 2, 4, 6 & 7

BroMenn's Kannaday to Speak at Associates Luncheon

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:48:21 -0500

Colleen Kannaday, president of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, will address the Illinois Wesleyan Associates on Wednesday, April 17.

Associates Luncheon

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:28:59 -0500

April 17

All Ears Concert

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:21:30 -0500

April 9

Illinois Wesleyan Announces New Minor in Jazz Studies

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:17:18 -0500

Beginning in the fall of 2013, Illinois Wesleyan University's School of Music will offer a new minor in Jazz Studies.

Faculty Choreographed Dance Concert

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:50:40 -0500

April 9-13

Nursing Students Study Abroad through Unique Program

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:34:18 -0500

Seven Illinois Wesleyan nursing majors are participating in a rare opportunity -- spending a semester abroad while still fulfilling their nursing program requirements.

Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:53:24 -0500

Exhibitors promoting personal health and environmentally sustainable living will gather at the Shirk Center on Saturday, April 13 for the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo.

Peace Fellows Workshop

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:43:49 -0600

April 12-13

Wind and Jazz Ensemble

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:43:49 -0600

April 5

Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:43:49 -0600

April 13

Senior Art Exhibitions

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:43:49 -0600

April 9-23

Passover Service

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:51:39 -0500

April 3

German Undergraduate Research Conference

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:08:26 -0500

April 5-6

Renowned Economist Discusses Why Nations Fail

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:33:32 -0500

Speaking at the inaugural Eckley Lecture in Economics, Daron Acemoglu argued that economic and political institutions explain why some nations are rich and others poor.

Jaggi to Address Honors Convocation

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:18:18 -0500

Professor of Physics Narendra Jaggi will present the keynote address, "Refracting Honor Through a Personal Prism," at the annual Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 10.

Student Recital - Hannah McCoy '13

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:12:01 -0500

March 30

Student Recital - Lucas Tuazon '13

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:08:04 -0500

March 28

Honors Convocation

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:24:06 -0500

April 10

Panel: Eckley's Book Important Contribution to Lincoln Scholarship

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:20:17 -0500

A panel of Abraham Lincoln scholars praised the late IWU President Robert S. Eckley's final book, the first biography of Lincoln's friend and fellow attorney Leonard Swett.

Alumni Couple Clerking for Federal Judges

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:14:19 -0500

Erin Cox and Rachel Halfpap - newlyweds and 2008 Wesleyan graduates - both landed highly sought federal clerkships in the Central District of Illinois.

IWU to Host Peacebuilding Workshop and Lecture

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:12:29 -0500

Students from Macalester, Luther and Beloit Colleges will join Illinois Wesleyan students and faculty to discuss their independent research on human rights issues.

Student Recital Series

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:16:05 -0500

March 23

Wesleyan Consort

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:50:37 -0500

March 23

Student Recital Series

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:35:05 -0500

March 22

Four Students Named Weir Fellows

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:52:16 -0500

Four Illinois Wesleyan students have received fellowships supporting their work on collaborative efforts in the community.

Student's Veggie Bike Helps Peace Garden

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:41:36 -0500

The Veggie Bike was created by Alex Kim '12 to aid the IWU Peace Garden in promoting community connection and making produce accessible to more people.

Carlson '15 to Study at Oxford

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:08:35 -0500

Stephanie Carlson '15 has been selected to study at Pembroke College, Oxford University, England, next fall.

Lytwyn '12 Pursues Passion for Politics

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:43:49 -0600

Tracy Lytwyn '12 works as a press secretary for the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus, where she employs the skills in multitasking that she gained at IWU.

Bailey '14 Writes Featured Blog from Ireland

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 07:16:12 -0500

Emily Bailey '14 is studying abroad this semester in Dublin, where she is writing a blog for IES Abroad.

Inaugural Robert S. Eckley Lecture in Economics

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:53:52 -0600

MIT economist Daron Acemoglu, bestselling author of Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty, will speak on Wednesday, March 27.

Panel to Discuss Eckley's Book, Lincoln's Forgotten Friend Leonard Swett

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:43:49 -0600

The final book written by the late IWU President Robert S. Eckley will be discussed by a panel of esteemed Lincoln scholars on Tuesday, March 26.

Inaugural Robert S. Eckley Lecture in Economics

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:22:35 -0500

March 27

Panel Discussion of Eckley's Book

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:04:33 -0500

March 26

Mayoral Debate

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:28:55 -0500

March 28

Collegiate Choir Concert

Fri 08 Mar 2013 06:30:49 -0500

March 19

Undercover 22

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:20:12 -0600

March 22

Collegiate Choir Tour

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:25:56 -0600

March 8-19

Collegiate Choir Tours Upper Midwest, Canada

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:53:36 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan's Collegiate Choir will embark on its spring concert tour during spring break, with a series of 10 performances in six states and in Canada.

LaLonde '14 Selected for KPMG Global Internship

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:46:53 -0600

Junior accounting major Matt LaLonde interned in KPMG's Paris office as part of the firm's Global Internship Program.

Baldwin '13 Named ACS Scholar

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:58:09 -0600

Chemistry major Neil Baldwin '13 will be honored as one of five Illinois Heartland Section American Chemical Society (ACS) Collegiate Scholars.

Whyte '91 Joins Chicago Public Schools as Chief Health Officer

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:43:36 -0600

Board-certified pediatrician Stephanie A. Whyte '91 has joined Chicago Public Schools as its first ever Chief Health Officer.

Students to Build Homes During Alternative Spring Break

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:23:36 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan students will volunteer during spring break to build homes in Laredo, Texas as part of Habitat for Humanity's Collegiate Challenge program.

Chamber Music Recital

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:55:31 -0600

March 2

Trantor '11 Chases Hollywood Dream

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:48:17 -0600

Brooke Trantor '11 is pursuing a lifelong dream as a student in the legendary Second City improv troupe's Hollywood conservatory.

Midnight March 1 Deadline for MAP Grant Eligibility

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:32:20 -0600

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission has identified midnight March 1 as the deadline to be considered for Illinois Monetary Award Program eligibility.

Student Recitals

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:53:04 -0600

March 3

Hernandez Student Recital

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:25:25 -0600

March 2

Spring Break

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:30:05 -0600

March 11-15

Civil War Gave Democracy "Moral Grandeur"

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:03:06 -0600

Founders' Day speaker Allen C. Guelzo contends that the primary goal of emancipation was a return to democracy and revolt against the aristocratic habits promoted by slavery.

Shakespeare's As You Like It at McPherson Theatre

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:21:32 -0600

The School of Theatre Arts is staging Shakespeare's pastoral comedy, As You Like It, through Sunday, March 3.

Wilson to Serve Second Term as FIICU Chair

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:00:37 -0600

The Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities (FIICU) has elected Illinois Wesleyan President Richard F. Wilson to a second term as its board chair.

Student Recital - Woodall

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:01:49 -0600

Feb. 23

Art Exhibits

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:51:26 -0600

Feb. 26-April 4

Illinois Wesleyan Honors State Farm Scholars

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:54:52 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan honored 100 students who are recipients of scholarships from the State Farm Scholars Program.

New Music Cafe

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:47:30 -0600

March 1

International Mother Language Day

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:17:18 -0600

Feb. 21

Founders' Day Convocation

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:10:32 -0600

Feb. 27

Student Composition Concert

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:33:22 -0600

Feb. 21

Comedian Kira Soltanovich

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:44:34 -0600

March 1

As You Like It

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:23:19 -0600

Feb. 26-March 3

Peltekian '13 Named Outstanding Marketing Student

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:17:11 -0600

Lisa Marie Peltekian '13 was named the University's Outstanding Marketing Student by the St. Louis professional chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Student Recitals

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:18:01 -0600

Feb. 17

Student Recital Series

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:11:40 -0600

Feb. 16

Lincoln Scholar to Speak at Founders' Day Convocation

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:06:27 -0600

At Founders' Day Convocation on Feb. 27, scholar Allen C. Guelzo will speak in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Roman Comedy On Stage

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:21:50 -0600

Feb. 27

Internships Hit Second Straight High at Illinois Wesleyan

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:09:17 -0600

Internships for students at Illinois Wesleyan this spring climbed to 150, with employers increasingly using internships as a hiring pipeline for full-time positions.

Concerto Aria Concert

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:48:35 -0600

Feb. 15

Pierburg '98 Sports a Winning Combination

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:14:51 -0600

As "head nerd" in charge of information technology for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, Karl Pierburg '98 applies his twin passions for football and complex problem solving.

Symphonic Winds and University Choir

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:41:40 -0600

Feb. 8

A Message from the Director of Red Devils

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 08:29:08 -0600

In directing the play Red Devils, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Christopher Connelly intends for the audience to be active participants of the production.

Visiting Artist Lecture

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:56:48 -0600

Feb. 19

Student Art Exhibition

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:23:36 -0600

Feb. 5-25

Builder, Alumnus Brady Elected to National Post

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:23:26 -0600

Bloomington-based builder Ed Brady '85 has been elected a vice chairman of the National Association of Home Builders.

Theune Creates "Voltage Poetry" Anthology

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:28:09 -0600

Expanding his work with poetic "turns," also seen as a measure of energy in poems, Wesleyan's Michael Theune is collaborating in the creation of a new online anthology.

Chapel Embraces Diversity, Social Justice Mission

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 10:54:31 -0600

In her role as University Chaplain and head of the Student Volunteer and Resource Center, also based at Evelyn Chapel, the Rev. Elyse Nelson Winger fosters the University's commitment to diversity and social justice.

Wesleyan Sings with Tradition

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:47:09 -0600

Alumni of a vocal ensemble whose campus legacy spanned nearly 70 years -- along with an a cappella group celebrating 10 years -- reunited at Homecoming, as featured in the new edition of the IWU Magazine.

Student Athletes Aim to "Give Kids a Sporting Chance"

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:43:12 -0600

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and IWU Athletic Department are conducting a drive to benefit community organizations, including a program called "Free Little Libraries" for west side residents.

Play Red Devils

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:55:59 -0600

Feb. 4-6

Love Free or Die

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:29:27 -0600

Jan. 24

Wesleyan Awarded $300,000 Grant for Humanities Initiatives

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:42:11 -0600

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded Illinois Wesleyan a $300,000 grant for Re-Centering the Humanities, to reclaim humanities' position at the core of the liberal arts curriculum.

MLK Teach-In Addresses Prison Reform, Political Prisoners

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:34:38 -0600

Invoking the words and ideals of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1966 visit to Wesleyan, a campus teach-in explored human rights issues related to prison reform and political prisoners.

State Street Brass Quintet

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:27:01 -0600

Jan. 22

New Book Continues Balina's Work on Soviet Children's Literature

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:42:05 -0600

The development of Soviet children's literature in Russia, explored by Wesleyan's Marina Balina, is more complex than the common views that see either propaganda or a rare space for free expression.

Kenneth Paryo, aka Xclusive

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 09:52:26 -0600

Feb. 8

Students Awarded Study Abroad Scholarships

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:14:19 -0600

Three Illinois Wesleyan University students are among recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship for studying abroad this spring.

Illinois Wesleyan Names New Classroom Building

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:51 -0600

Recognizing the enduring relationship between Illinois Wesleyan and State Farm Insurance, the University's new 48,700-square-foot classroom building will be named State Farm Hall.

Wesleyan to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:48:21 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a teach-in focused on prison reform and human rights, and the 23rd annual MLK Gospel Festival.

Jazz Festival Concert

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 10:33:31 -0600

Jan. 19

Illinois Wesleyan Joins Project to Create Library Publishing Coalition

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:05:04 -0600

In collaboration with more than 50 other academic libraries and the Educopia Institute, Illinois Wesleyan has joined a two-year project to create the Library Publishing Coalition.

Festival of Spirituals and Songs

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:43:50 -0600

Jan. 24

Fritzsche Elected to Foreign Language Group's Executive Committee

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:41:21 -0600

Language professor Sonja Fritzsche has been elected to a three-year term on the Executive Committee of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages.

Balina Reappointed as Isaac Funk Professor

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:44:44 -0600

Based on her contributions in scholarship, teaching and service, Marina Balina has been reappointed to the Isaac Funk Professorship.

Mathematics Professor's Publications Add Up

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:29:07 -0600

Thinking creatively about math drives both the teaching and research endeavors of Mathematics Professor Tian-Xiao He, who has published more than 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Tombaugh '07 To Perform at Carnegie Hall

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:34:34 -0600

As the winner of the 2013 Barry Alexander International Vocal Competition, Kate Tombaugh '07 will make her solo debut at Carnegie Hall on Jan. 27.

Asian Studies Colloquium

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:46:43 -0600

Jan. 17

Nelly's Echo

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:41:42 -0600

Jan. 18

Springwood's Book on Global Gun Culture Newly Relevant

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:11:21 -0600

In light of the current public debate on gun control, a book by Wesleyan's Charles F. Springwood examining the social, political and symbolic significance of guns around the world is more relevant than ever.

New Art Exhibits at Galleries

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:41:34 -0600

The Post Family exhibition Level, which speaks to the perception of power and submission in our culture, and Nisa Blackmon's Magnify, Illuminate, are on display from Jan. 10-31.

MLK Gospel Festival

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:07:23 -0600

Jan. 21

MLK Fellowship Dinner

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:53:52 -0600

Jan. 27

Music and Poetry

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:53:52 -0600

Jan. 17

Guitar Lessons

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:02:57 -0600

Feb. 6 - April 19

Students' Study Habits Prompt Changes at Ames

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:05:52 -0600

Findings from a study of how Illinois college students use academic libraries prompted changes at The Ames Library, coaching students to refine their digital searches -- and especially, to seek librarians' help.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Teach-In

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:47:50 -0600

Jan. 21

2012 in Photos

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 11:07:05 -0600

With the spring semester beginning, we take a look back at the first days of the Class of 2016 and life on campus so far this academic year.

January Exhibits at Merwin and Wakeley Galleries

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 13:22:41 -0600

Jan. 10-31

Alumni Make Their Mark on Chicago's Dining Scene

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:43:52 -0600

Three Illinois Wesleyan friends-turned-partners have combined hard work and an unbeatable formula for success in Chicago's competitive dining scene.

Scholarship Program Supports Student Research, Creative Endeavors

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:14:28 -0600

The new Eckley Summer Scholars and Artists endowment supports summer research and creative activity for several students each year.

30 Rock's Judah Friedlander Coming to Campus

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:34:11 -0500

Judah Friedlander will bring his comedy to the Shirk Center on Saturday, Nov. 10, with opening act comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates.

Wilson Joins College Presidents Urging Action on Gun Violence

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:30:30 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan President Richard F. Wilson was one of 170 college presidents who signed a letter urging national policy leaders to take action on gun violence following the recent school shooting in Newtown, Conn.

French Sheds Light on Early Deaf Astronomer

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:36:34 -0600

Writing in BBC News Magazine, Wesleyan's Linda French dispels myths and explores the accomplishments of the 18th century amateur astronomer John Goodricke.

Rusin '13 Creates Guide for Counseling Undocumented Teens

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 09:37:31 -0600

The issues faced by children of undocumented immigrants can be better understood by school administrators, thanks to a resource guide created by Sylvia Rusin '13.

MLK Fellowship Dinner

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:03:36 -0600

Jan. 27

23rd Annual MLK Gospel Festival

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:46:13 -0600

Jan. 21

How to Cope During Finals Week

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:13:04 -0600

With finals exams under way, tips for surviving the stress include getting sleep, eating healthy and forcing yourself to take breaks.

Faculty Recital

Fri, 7 Dec 2012 10:14:57 -0600

Dec. 9

Spring Semester Begins

Thu, 6 Dec 2012 06:38:39 -0600

Jan. 9

Ethics Bowl Team to Compete at Nationals

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:05:32 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan's Ethics Bowl Team will enter the National Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Tournament in San Antonio, Texas in February.

Final Exams

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 13:24:35 -0600

Dec. 11-14

Timelapse: 1 Year of Construction

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 13:21:54 -0600

Watch one year from the webcam of construction of the new classroom building, collapsed into about a minute. Also see a photo gallery.

Hanukkah Celebration

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:50:09 -0600

Dec. 5

Kwanzaa Celebration

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:55:15 -0600

Dec. 6

Christmas Choral Concert

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:19:23 -0600

Dec. 9

Student Composition Concert

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 13:36:42 -0600

Dec. 1

The Magic Flute

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:53:22 -0600

Nov. 30

Kenny '13 Named Wesleyan's Lincoln Laureate

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:49:43 -0600

Daniel Kenny '13 received the 2012 Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award. He also became Illinois Wesleyan's 114th Academic All-American athlete.

Light the Night Holiday Service

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:43:21 -0600

Dec. 2

Undercover XXI

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 13:34:34 -0600

Nov. 30

Thanksgiving Recess

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:08:03 -0600

Nov. 21-25

Improvisation Concert

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:35:24 -0600

Dec. 1

Illinois Wesleyan, Chinese University Forge Scholarly Exchange

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:11:28 -0600

China's Beijing Union University and Illinois Wesleyan will conduct faculty exchanges and collaborate on scholarly research under a new agreement between the institutions.

Student and Faculty Art Sale

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:34:44 -0600

Dec. 6-7

Wesleyan Honored for Student Activities, Leadership Programs

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:23:06 -0600

The office that serves as a resource for campus programming, student organizations and leadership development has received a Small Campus Programming Organization of the Year Award for 2012.

The Many Facets of Matthew Dearing '00

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:27:26 -0600

Alumnus Matthew Dearing explores life's dynamic patterns via many interests, as featured in the cover story of the fall Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, now online.

Jazz Lab Band

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:58:53 -0600

Nov. 17

Comedian Cristela Alonzo

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:30:49 -0600

Nov. 16

9 to 5: The Musical

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:30:55 -0600

Nov. 13-18

Windows and Mirrors

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:16:50 -0600

Nov. 27-30

Symphonic Winds

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:28:10 -0600

Nov. 16

IWU Next

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:00:45 -0600

Nov. 15

Lincoln Scholar Eager for Spielberg's Movie

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 13:06:23 -0600

In the midst of the buzz surrounding the upcoming biopic Lincoln, Wesleyan's Robert C. Bray is waiting to see which Lincoln will show up in the film -- the myth or the man.

Chemistry Professor Authors Eighth Textbook

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:00:24 -0600

The newest edition of Inorganic Chemistry is the eighth textbook by Illinois Wesleyan's James E. House, a prolific author and honored teacher.

International Education Week

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:05:37 -0600

Nov. 12-16

Wind Ensemble Concert

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:59:44 -0600

Nov. 9

Junior Recital - Schiffer and Davey

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:15:37 -0600

Nov. 10

The Green Rule

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:53:15 -0600

Nov. 7

Illinois Wesleyan Among Kiplinger's Best Values

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:03:18 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan moved up to 54th in this year's Kiplinger's Personal Finance listing of the nation's best values among private liberal arts colleges, a listing that measures both academic quality and affordability.

Iannucci Named Men's Lacrosse Coach

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:00:02 -0500

Zach Iannucci, currently at Oberlin College, has been hired to be the first men's lacrosse coach at Illinois Wesleyan University.

Schofield '12 to Present Research in Cuba

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:58:28 -0500

Colin Schofield '12 will present a paper, based on his research while studying abroad in Chile, at an international conference on social communication in Cuba.

Chamber Singers Concert

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:06:03 -0500

Nov. 4

Hunger Banquet

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:59:36 -0500

Nov. 7

Self-Designed Major Leads to Prestigious Internship

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:43:27 -0500

Designing her own interdisciplinary major helped Annie Tillmann '12 secure a competitive internship at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass.

Junior Recital - Johnston and Lewis

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:16:23 -0500

Nov. 11

Students Spend Summer as Museum Interns

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:56:06 -0500

As summer interns, seniors Sarah Carlson and Kate Scott were able to apply what they learned in anthropology courses to a practical museum setting.

Jent's Play Opens to Rave Reviews in New York

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:34:03 -0500

The Off Broadway production of Falling, written by Deanna Jent '84, is described as a singular achievement in writing, acting, direction and subject matter.

Counseling and Consultation Services Offer Support

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:28:22 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan's Counseling and Consultation Services provides support and guidance for students making transitional decisions.

Kuzniar '13 Finds Perfect Fit as Director

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:31:36 -0500

Kristyn Kuzniar '13 has learned to believe in herself and her decisions as director of the Lab Theatre production of The Memory of Water.

Faculty & Guest Recital

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:32:55 -0500

Nov. 2

Judah Friedlander

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:03:22 -0500

Nov. 10

Understanding Undocumented Youth

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:27:39 -0500

Nov. 8

Lost Boys of Sudan

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:02:23 -0500

Nov. 1

Art Exhibitions

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:43:36 -0500

Nov. 6-Dec. 6

Fall Choral Concert

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:37:45 -0500

Oct. 28

New Music Cafe

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:34:17 -0500

Nov. 8

Nursing Career Fair

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:49:01 -0500

Nov. 14

Alum's Strategies Apply to Politics, Products and People

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:25:38 -0500

Gretchen Grabowski's career has taken her from political campaigns to the inner workings of The Nielsen Company -- always relying on similar skill sets.

Mortar Board Chapter Receives Silver Torch Award

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:02:55 -0500

Wesleyan's chapter of the Mortar Board honor society has been recognized for its dedication while exemplifying the ideals of scholarship, leadership and service.

Play: The Memory of Water

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:08:32 -0500

Oct. 25-27

Jazz Ensemble Halloween Concert

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:11:32 -0500

Oct. 27

Schultz' Book Finds Movie Men "Soured on the System"

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:19:16 -0500

Movies offer a cultural window on how middle-class American men are increasingly disaffected, as explored in a new book by Wesleyan's Robert Schultz.

African Culture Week

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:50:22 -0500

Oct. 30-Nov. 4

Bulgarian Viola Music

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:39:38 -0500

Oct. 26 & 28

Guest Recital

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:46:05 -0500

Oct. 26

Students Honored for Community Involvement

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:51:00 -0500

Based on their commitment to service, five Illinois Wesleyan students were recognized as "Extraordinary Ordinary Men."

Sweeney '01 Wins Bartholomew Award

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:43:49 -0500

Alison Sweeney '01 received the Bartholomew Award from the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, for distinguished contributions to the field.

Homecoming Highlights

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 10:06:56 -0500

Titan spirits were high despite the weather during Illinois Wesleyan's Homecoming.

Poetry Reading by Virginia Bell

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:58:09 -0500

Oct. 25

Gateway Essay Winners Announced

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:27:43 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan's Writing Program has announced winners of its inaugural Best Gateway Essay contest, including first place honors to Casey Plach '15.

Film: Dear Mandela

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:45:37 -0500

Oct. 16

Students Plan Homecoming Events

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:37:46 -0500

Oct. 8-13

Environmental Speaker

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:21:39 -0500

Oct. 11

Students Work to 'Wow' Employers at Internship Fair

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:51:57 -0500

More than 50 employers came to campus offering students valuable work experience in internships, which some described as "a 12-week job interview."

Opera Star Powers '64 to Perform

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:19:06 -0500

Known for performing villains from Mephistopheles to Iago, opera star William Powers '64 is bringing his wicked talents back to campus.

Lessen Receives Nurse Educator Fellowship

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:49:54 -0500

Wesleyan's Brenda Lessen was awarded a State of Illinois Nurse Educator Fellowship from the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

Homecoming Orchestra Concert

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:33:46 -0500

Oct. 12

Healthcare a Longtime National Debate

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:15:02 -0500

Among the topics for Wednesday's first presidential debate, healthcare has long been a controversial issue in America, as explored in a book by Political Science Professor Greg Shaw.

Painting Exhibits

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:46:31 -0500

Oct. 9-Nov. 1

Students Campaign to "Take Back the Tap"

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:19:06 -0500

Students are leading a campaign to reduce the use of plastic water bottles on campus by offering refillable containers and hydration stations.

Faculty Recital

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:52:51 -0500

Oct. 7

Wesleyan Announces 23 New Scholarships

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:09:45 -0500

New named scholarships were announced at the 16th annual Scholarship Benefactor Dinner, a celebration of the philanthropy that provides financial aid to about nine in 10 Wesleyan students each year.

Powers '64 to Perform Recital

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:27:49 -0500

Oct. 4

Campus Adds EV Charging Stations

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:38:33 -0500

Two charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed in the parking lot at the Minor Myers, jr. Welcome Center.

Student Composition Concert

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:36:03 -0500

Oct. 5

Homecoming Multigate

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:18:55 -0500

Oct. 13

Brennan Receives NIH Grant for Sickle Cell Research

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:15:32 -0500

Wesleyan's Brian Brennan has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study possible treatments for sickle cell disease.

MUSE Undergraduate Literature Conference

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 10:36:58 -0500

Oct. 6

Henry Liebenow in Concert

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:55:18 -0500

Sept. 27

ARC Students Engage With Community

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:05:11 -0500

Ten Illinois Wesleyan University students had an active summer interning and making contributions to the Bloomington-Normal community through the Action Research Center (ARC).

LaLonde '14 to Launch Tool Library

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:53:56 -0500

Matt LaLonde '14 is launching a Tool Library for the Bloomington-Normal area, to lend home repair and gardening tools to residents at no charge.

Play: A Shayna Maidel

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:54:58 -0500

Oct. 2-7

Wind Ensemble Concert

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:19:22 -0500

Sept. 28

Saxophone Concert

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:29:34 -0500

Sept. 23

Zimmerman Celebrates 60 Years in Saxophone

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:00:02 -0500

Wesleyan's Keith Zimmerman, who believes "you teach through music, you don't teach music," is celebrating 60 years playing the saxophone.

Sophomore Week

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:50:49 -0500

Sept. 23-28

Slavik Music Concert

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:14:40 -0500

Sept. 30

Illinois Wesleyan to Add Lacrosse

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:42:30 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan has announced that it will add the intercollegiate sport of lacrosse, with a men's team beginning competition in the spring of 2014 and a women's team the following spring.

Burke's New Book Explores Difficult Dialogue on Race

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 07:46:19 -0500

In a new book, Racial Ambivalence in Diverse Communities: Whiteness and the Power of Color-Blind Ideologies, Assistant Professor of Sociology Meghan Burke grapples with the struggle for dialogue about race and racism.

German Films and Lectures

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:13:31 -0500

Oct. 8-12

Mission IMPROVable

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:12:31 -0500

Sept. 29

Internship Fair

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:11:31 -0500

Oct. 3

Students Broadcast Their Titan Pride at Homecoming

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:37:10 -0500

Whether cheering on the football team or lip-syncing their way to victory, students are set to embrace the theme of "Broadcasting Titan Pride" during Illinois Wesleyan University's Homecoming celebration.

Speaker Discusses Human Cost of Immigration Policy

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:41:59 -0500

The human cost of a flawed immigration system was explored by a former undocumented immigrant, who spoke on "Making Human Rights Real: Immigration Policy and Immigrant Rights."

Talk: Healthy Rivers

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:36:23 -0500

Sept. 17

Immortal Life Author: "Follow Your Curiosity"

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:13:16 -0500

Rebecca Skloot, author of this year's Summer Reading selection The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, told the President's Convocation audience to look for "what?" moments.

Symposium of Contemporary Music

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:43:21 -0500

Sept. 18-19

Students to Embark on Alternative Fall Break

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:30:19 -0500

During Fall Break in October, students and staff will eat and sleep at the Western Avenue Community Center while assisting the West Bloomington Revitalization Project.

Mentalist Christopher Carter

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:10:27 -0500

Sept. 28

Overboard to Perform

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 11:23:42 -0500

Sept. 15

President's Convocation

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:41:59 -0500

Sept. 12

French Leads Study of Asteroids

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 08:29:11 -0500

Chair and Professor of Physics Linda M. French will lead a National Science Foundation-funded study of asteroids sharing Jupiter's orbit around the sun.

Magician John Cassidy

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:23:30 -0500

Sept. 7

Immigration Panel

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:56:23 -0500

Sept. 11

Human Rights Panel

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:41:36 -0500

Sept. 6

NSF Funds Spectrometer for Chemistry Research

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:54:20 -0500

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $248,000 grant to purchase a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer for use in synthetic chemistry research at Illinois Wesleyan.

Zenk '95 to be Named Distinguished Nursing Alumna

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:41:59 -0500

Professor, researcher and award-winning nurse Shannon N. Zenk '95 will be honored during this year's Homecoming activities.

Alumni to be Recognized at Homecoming

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 09:45:05 -0500

Three alumni -- the honorable Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb '78, Karl Pierburg '98 and Coyner Smith '54 -- will be honored during Homecoming activities.

Pratt to Perform at Benefit Concert

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:41:59 -0500

Acclaimed pianist and 2012 Commencement speaker Awadagin Pratt will return to campus to perform a benefit concert on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks to Speak at President's Convocation

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:45:05 -0500

Rebecca Skloot, author of this year's Summer Reading Program selection, will speak at Illinois Wesleyan's President's Convocation on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

Homecoming 2012: Broadcasting Titan Pride

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:19:06 -0500

A week of student events are gearing up for this weekend's alumni Homecoming, with the theme "Broadcasting Titan Pride."

Homecoming

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 07:41:59 -0500

Oct. 12-14

Art Exhibition

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:51:48 -0500

Sept. 6-Oct. 4

Wesleyan to 'Laugh Out Loud' at Family Weekend

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:38:33 -0500

Students and their families are invited to share some laughs during the sitcom-themed Family Weekend, Sept. 28-30.

Lett '12 to Play Pro Ball in Spain

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:37:54 -0500

After leading the Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball team to the 2012 NCAA Division III national championship, Olivia Lett '12 is headed to Spain to play professional basketball.

Family Weekend

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:24:24 -0500

Sept. 28-30

RSO Fair

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:24:24 -0500

Aug. 30

Natalie Stovall

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:19:09 -0500

Sept. 1

Wesleyan Welcomes Students Back to Campus

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:08:14 -0500

A week of diverse orientation activities welcomed new students to Illinois Wesleyan, who join returning students in sharing excitement for the new semester on social media.

Guitar Lessons

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:17:34 -0500

Sept. 14-Nov. 21

New Students Urged to Engage, Listen, Learn

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:32:30 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan welcomed its most diverse incoming class yet at New Student Convocation, where students were urged to engage opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

Summer Enrichment Program Participants Honored

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:45:24 -0500

Twelve minority students participated in the Summer Enrichment Program, which involves formal professional training, an internship and social service project.

New Leadership for Multicultural Student Affairs

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:36:52 -0500

George E. Jackson, III is Illinois Wesleyan's new director of Multicultural Student Affairs, joining Tonya Daniel, the new assistant director.

McLane Wins Starkey Award

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:23:45 -0500

Instructional Technologist Patrick McLane is the 2012 winner of the Max L. Starkey Service Award, nominated by his peers for extraordinary service to Illinois Wesleyan.

New Faculty and Staff Join IWU

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:13:06 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan welcomes 21 new faculty and 28 staff members for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

Titan Carnival

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:28:51 -0500

Aug. 25

Vayo Creates, Inspires New Music

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:02:52 -0500

David Vayo, newly appointed to an endowed professorship, discusses his motivation as a composer and supporter of new music.

Pratt Benefit Concert

Wed, 05 SEP 2012 11:23:41 -0500

Sept. 22

Wesleyan Celebrates the Liberal Arts Advantage

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:19:43 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan is celebrating Liberal Arts Education Week and the comparative advantages of the liberal arts, which prepare students to be productive in a wide range of fields.

Advice to New Students: 'Embrace Challenge and Change'

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:43:16 -0500

Alumni and current students connecting on social media shared their advice for the class of 2016, who arrive for orientation on Aug. 21.

Students Explore Race, Identity at Engaging Diversity Program

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:21:27 -0500

Some members of the incoming class will come to campus early for discussions and activities aimed at helping them meaningfully engage diversity while at Illinois Wesleyan.

Engaging Diversity Program

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:05:02 -0500

Aug. 18-20

Liberal Arts Alumni Better Prepared for Careers

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:48:02 -0500

A national survey of college graduates found that alumni of liberal arts colleges such as Illinois Wesleyan are more prepared for their careers and more satisfied with their education than graduates of other institutions.

Titan Men's Soccer Competing in Costa Rica

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:18:39 -0500

The Illinois Wesleyan men's soccer team will play four exhibition games during an eight-day stay in San Jose, Costa Rica through Aug. 14.

Kent '13 a Semi-Finalist for College Entrepreneur of the Year

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:13:24 -0500

Logan Kent '13 was selected among the top 10 semi-finalists in Entrepreneur Magazine's college entrepreneur contest.

Exploring Potential, Problems in Solving World Hunger

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:18:39 -0500

Professor William Munro explores ways to bridge the gap between the promise of agricultural biotechnology and the obstacles to its widespread use.

Fetcho '79 Photographs London Olympics

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:18:25 -0500

John Fetcho '79 keeps a blog to share his interest in photography -- and posted daily updates while in London for the Olympics.

MALANA Orientation

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:59:03 -0500

Aug. 18-20

New Student Orientation

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:56:50 -0500

Aug. 21-26

Summer Gallery Exhibit

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 15:45:09 -0500

Through Aug. 17

Peace Garden Brings Fresh Food to Community

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:44:22 -0500

Students are working to promote community connections and make fresh produce accessible to all through a new IWU Peace Garden.

Three Alumni Honored as Business Community Leaders

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:26:42 -0500

Springfield Business Journal has named Amy Bulpitt '03, Matthew Dearing '00, and J.P. Fyans III '02 among its "Forty Under 40" business community leaders.

World of Puppetry Displayed at Art Gallery

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:55:00 -0600

Puppets are a living art form to puppeteer Ginger Lozar, whose collection is on display in Merwin Gallery this summer.

Summer Reading Selection Explores Ethics, Race, Social Justice

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:33:58 -0500

New students will join the campus community in discussing issues raised in Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, the 2012 Summer Reading Program selection.

Minority Recognition Ceremony

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:24:58 -0500

June 25

Suffragist Funk Shattered Stereotypes She Once Espoused

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:44:49 -0500

The "enigmatic" Antoinette Funk, an 1898 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan's law school, became a crusader in the women's suffrage movement.

Wesleyan to Host Minority Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:06:30 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan, in collaboration with the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Educational Activity Club, will host the 21st annual Minority Academic Achievement Recognition Ceremony on Monday, June 25.

Alpert '12 Named Academic All-American

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:01:54 -0500

Lauren Alpert '12 was elected to the first team of the Capital One Academic All-American Women's Track and Field and Cross Country squads, becoming Illinois Wesleyan's 113th Academic All-American.

Keller '97 Receives Jeff Award for Best Actress

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:12:43 -0500

Melanie Keller '97 was recently honored as best actress at the Jeff Awards in Chicago, for a starring role with the Signal Ensemble Theatre.

Construction of New Classroom Building Hits Milestone

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:01:15 -0500

The campus community gathered to celebrate completion of the structural steel for the new classroom building, which has quickly taken shape on the Illinois Wesleyan Quad.

Coleman Receives Faculty Fellowship at Tulane

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:27:38 -0500

Assistant Professor of Philosophy Mary Coleman has been awarded a Faculty Fellowship from the Murphy Institute's Center for Ethics and Public Affairs at Tulane University.

Mohan Receives Fulbright Award

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:00:36 -0500

Beling Professor of Natural Sciences Ram Mohan has been awarded a Fulbright-Nehru award to India, where he will teach a special course on the principles of green chemistry.

International Office Supports Students Here & Abroad

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:28:06 -0500

With study abroad programs around the world and advising for international students at Illinois Wesleyan, the International Office fosters global education for the entire University.

Experience IWU: Parent Orientation

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 08:02:37 -0500

June 16

Jody Reyes '96 Leads Team at City of Hope

Fri, 25 May 2012 15:10:45 -0500

For Jody Reyes '96, a commitment to nursing has taken her to Iraq and Africa -- and now the City of Hope near Los Angeles, where she leads a team providing care to cancer patients.

Bisaillon '93 Named to College Football Hall of Fame

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:48:07 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan's Chris Bisaillon '93 has been selected to the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame 2012 Divisional Class.

May Term Closing Event

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:19:53 -0500

May 23

Students, Faculty Member Join Ride Against AIDS

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:33:58 -0500

Associate Professor of Music Stephen Press and four Illinois Wesleyan students will bike across America this summer to raise funds for the fight against AIDS.

Sherman '09 Wins Fulbright Grant to Teach in Turkey

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:53:38 -0500

Teresa Sherman '09, a Peace Corps veteran, has been awarded a Fulbright grant to teach in Turkey.

Chamber Music Festival & Camp

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:10:36 -0500

July 8-28

May Term Theatre Shows

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:05:04 -0500

May 18-20

Students Named to Dean's List

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:03:10 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan announced 840 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester.

Parham '07 Performs in Broadway's Porgy and Bess

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:05 -0500

Bryonha Parham '07 is currently playing the role of Serena in the Tony-nominated Broadway revival of the classic opera, Porgy and Bess.

Student Center to Receive Upgrades

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:23 -0500

After providing new stage lighting equipment last year, the Student Senate is funding additional upgrades within the Hansen Student Center this summer.

Students Appeal on Behalf of Chinese Activist

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:58:38 -0500

A group of Illinois Wesleyan students appealed on behalf of Chen Guangcheng, before his case drew international attention.

New Trustees and Officers Named

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:10:08 -0500

At its May meeting, Illinois Wesleyan's Board of Trustees elected officers and two new members: alumni Ann E. Marquis-Fisher '82 and Steven A. Ring '79.

May Term Speaker Series

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:37:36 -0500

May 14

Summer Music Composition Institute

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:03:41 -0500

June 17-23

Hess Endowed Professorship in Chemistry Announced

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:48:21 -0500

The Wendell and Loretta Hess Endowed Professorship in Chemistry becomes the seventh new endowed professorship of the Transforming Lives fundraising campaign.

School of Theatre Arts Offering Summer Camps

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:25:35 -0500

The Summer on Stage program offers youth the opportunity to explore the dramatic arts while learning collaboration, public speaking, adaptability and confidence.

Cefali '13 Awarded Nott Scholarship

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:17:35 -0500

Vincent Cefali '13, a music education major, has been awarded the 2012 David Nott Memorial Scholarship.

May Term Offers Wide Range of Opportunities

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:04:20 -0500

Many Illinois Wesleyan students are returning to campus for a month-long learning opportunity, or studying abroad through one of 10 May Term travel courses.

Theatre Summer Camps

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:23:41 -0500

Through Aug. 3

Art Gallery Exhibits

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:30:50 -0500

May 3-25

Illinois Wesleyan Celebrates 2012 Graduates

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:42:23 -0500

Speaker Awadagin Pratt urged the class of 2012 to "find and be true to what's inside of you" during Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

Commencement in Shirk Center Due to Weather

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:07:49 -0500

Due to today's weather, the Commencement ceremony will be held indoors in the Shirk Center. Families who do not have their tickets should find an usher in Shirk for seating.

David Vayo Named to Endowed Professorship

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:53:25 -0500

Professor of Composition and Theory David Vayo will be named to the Fern Rosetta Sherff Professorship in Music, most recently held by the late Larry Campbell.

Five Students Named Eckley Scholars, Artists

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:46:44 -0500

Five Illinois Wesleyan students are the first to be honored as Eckley Scholars and Artists, enabling them to stay on campus over the summer to work under the direction of faculty mentors.

May Term Events

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:01 -0500

May 2-24

Grant-Writing Course Gives Back to the Community

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:44:30 -0500

Students in the University's first grant-writing course reaped real results for a variety of local programs.

Stoeke '12 Awarded Teaching Assistantship in Austria

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:50:39 -0500

Senior Amanda Stoeke, an elementary education major and German minor, has been awarded an assistantship to teach in Austria.

Students Seek to 'Catch Killers in Kenya'

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:09:49 -0500

Students have raised funds to employ a health practitioner in a coastal Kenyan community, also raising awareness of the burden of both infectious and chronic diseases in the region.

Ducharme '96 Dives Into Underwater World

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:30:26 -0500

As a volunteer at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, Dawn Dall Ducharme '96 dives into a world quite different from her daytime life in the laboratory.

Research Provides New Keys to Destroying Tumors

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:19:19 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan physicist Gabe Spalding, working with an international research team, has successfully conducted experiments that may lead to technology for more precisely targeting and destroying tumors.

Goldman '12 Named Outstanding Marketing Student

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:29:20 -0500

Senior Brittany Goldman, a business administration and economics double major, has been named the University's Outstanding Marketing Student by the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Marketing Association.

Pet Therapy for Finals Stress

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:40:07 -0500

April 19

Stout Receives Dougan Award

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:32:36 -0500

Professor of Mathematics Lawrence Stout has been named the second recipient of the James D. Dougan Award for Contributions to Faculty Governance.

Illinois Wesleyan Remembers President Robert S. Eckley

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:03:43 -0500

Robert S. Eckley, who served as president of Illinois Wesleyan from 1968 to 1986, died on April 15. His memorial service can be viewed online.

Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:56:59 -0500

April 13

Jaggi Named Kemp Teaching Award Winner

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:53:34 -0500

Chair and Professor of Physics Narendra Jaggi was named the 2013 winner of the Kemp Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence at Illinois Wesleyan's Honors Convocation.

Honegger's King David

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:35:38 -0500

April 15

Honors Convocation to Celebrate Class of 2012

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:12:19 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan University will celebrate scholarly achievements of faculty and students at the annual Honors Convocation.

Outcomes of Sigma Pi Judicial Hearing Announced

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:49:34 -0500

The All-University Judicial Committee announced sanctions on the Sigma Pi Fraternity following investigation of an unregistered off-campus event.

Symphonic Winds

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:02:40 -0500

April 14

COUNTRY Financial CEO on "Battling for the Middle"

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:37:50 -0500

COUNTRY Financial CEO Kurt Bock told a gathering of IWU Associates how the company is adapting to changes in society and ever-evolving client expectations.

Employees Honored for Years of Service

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 10:37:25 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan honored retiring employees and employees celebrating milestone anniversaries at its 21st Annual Recognition Banquet.

Eckleys Make Half Million-Dollar Gift to Illinois Wesleyan

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:00:33 -0500

Two new gifts from President Emeritus Robert S. Eckley, his wife Nell and the Eckley Family Foundation will fund endowments for a lecture in economics and for summer research and creative work by students.

Preserving Your Cultural Heritage

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:54:20 -0500

April 24

Student Composition Concert

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:42:35 -0500

April 5

Undercover 20

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:40:53 -0500

April 13

Wesleyan Consort to Perform

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:39:08 -0500

April 12

Smith Named National Coach of the Year

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:17:42 -0500

Women's Basketball Coach Mia Smith, who led her team to a national championship last month, has been chosen as the 2012 RUSSELL ATHLETIC/Women's Basketball Coaches Association "National Coach of the Year" for Division III.

Honors Convocation

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:01:23 -0500

April 11

J.W. Basilo to Perform

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:52:49 -0500

April 4

Illinois Sustainable Living & Wellness Expo

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:53 -0500

Exhibitors promoting health, healing, and sustainability will gather at the Shirk Center on Saturday, April 14 for the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo.

John Wesley Powell Research Conference

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0500

Students will present academic posters, oral presentations, music compositions and art displays at the John Wesley Powell Research Conference.

John Wesley Powell Research Conference

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:23:33 -0500

April 14

Brown '13 Awarded Study Abroad Scholarship

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:58:09 -0500

International Business major Genesis Brown '13 was awarded a scholarship from the Institute for International Education for her current semester of study in China.

Wesleyan Hosts German Undergraduate Research Conference

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:47:43 -0500

With topics ranging from the fairy tale-writing Brothers Grimm to the regulation of genetically modified foods, German students from around the U.S. will gather to present research.

Promenade at McPherson Theatre

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:30:15 -0500

The School of Theatre Arts will present the absurdist musical, Promenade, April 3-7, in its last mainstage production of the season.

Jazz Lab Band Concert

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:14:42 -0500

April 3

Student Recitals

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:31:36 -0500

Through April 15

Sustainable Living & Wellness Expo

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:27:30 -0500

April 14

Senior Art Exhibition

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:09:27 -0500

April 3-19

Promenade at McPherson Theatre

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:44:48 -0500

April 3-7

Religion Department Colloquium

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:09:34 -0500

March 30

Illinois Wesleyan 22nd in Learfield Cup Standings

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:22:23 -0500

Buoyed by a national championship, the Illinois Wesleyan athletic program is ranked No. 22 (of 284 Division III schools) in the final winter 2011-12 Division III Learfield Sports Directors' Cup standings.

Wesleyan Community Demonstrates Against Hate Crimes

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:44:48 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan faculty, staff and students gathered on the Eckley Quadrangle on Tuesday, March 27 to express disapproval of recent national events seen as hate crimes.

St. Baldrick's Day

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:06:13 -0500

March 31

German Undergraduate Research Conference

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:28:42 -0500

April 6-7

Commencement

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:56:00 -0500

April 29

Classical Pianist to Speak at Commencement

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:36:45 -0500

Internationally acclaimed classical pianist Awadagin Pratt will deliver the address for Illinois Wesleyan's Commencement ceremony on Sunday, April 29.

Wesleyan Named to Community Service Honor Roll

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:51:48 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan University has been named to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging students, faculty and staff in meaningful service.

University Responds to Off-Campus Tragedy

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:35:55 -0500

Officials at Illinois Wesleyan University announced the interim suspension of the Sigma Pi Fraternity while it investigates events surrounding an unregistered off-campus event.

Basketball Celebration

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:25:43 -0500

March 27

Students Build Habitat Homes During Spring Break

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:18:53 -0500

Illinois Wesleyan's chapter of Habitat for Humanity traveled to Mobile, Ala., over spring break to aid in construction of houses for underprivileged families.

String Department Guitar Lessons

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:22:45 -0500

Through April 1

Jazz Combo Concert

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:12:55 -0500

March 24

Guest Recital

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:24:51 -0500

March 22

Opera Gianni Schicchi

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:51:34 -0500

March 29-April 1

Visiting Artist to Lecture

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:29:16 -0500

March 22

Poet to Visit Campus

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:46:34 -0500

March 21

Comedian Jen Kober

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:15:22 -0500

March 24

Global Health Gala

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:26:08 -0500

April 7

Faculty Recital

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:13:37 -0500

March 27

Tombaugh '07 Wins Award for Outstanding Vocal Promise

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 15:02:46 -0500

Kate Tombaugh '07 recently won the Grace Keagy Award for Outstanding Vocal Promise from the Kurt Weill Foundation.

Wesleyan Awarded Mellon Foundation Grant

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:18:00 -0500

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is continuing its support of Illinois Wesleyan writing initiatives with a new three-year, $250,000 grant to support writing and information literacy across the curriculum.

Candlelight Vigil to Celebrate the Life of Brandon Landau

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:28:58 -0500

The Illinois Wesleyan community will come together Wednesday, March 7 at 10 p.m. for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Brandon Landau, the first-year student who lost his life on Sunday, March 4.

Funeral for Landau Held Saturday

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:06:38 -0500

The funeral service for Brandon Landau, first-year student at Illinois Wesleyan who died last Sunday, was held on Saturday, March 10, in Bronx, New York.

"How to Get Your Dream Job"

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:50:21 -0600

March 21

COUNTRY Financial CEO to Speak

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:32:35 -0600

April 5

Balogh '04 Competing on MLB Game Show

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:57:51 -0600

Former Titan baseball player Ryan Balogh '04 is representing the Chicago Cubs on a national game show, currently airing on the MLB Network.

Students to Build Homes on Alternative Spring Break

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:46:31 -0600

A large group of students, faculty and staff are spending their Spring Break in Mobile, Ala., building homes for Habitat for Humanity.

Knaack Earns NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:42:31 -0600

Biology (pre-med) major and soccer player Lauren Knaack '12 is among 58 student-athletes nationwide to be awarded a postgraduate scholarship by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, based on academic and athletic performance.

MLK Gospel Festival

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:04:17 -0600

Jan. 16

Illinois Secretary of State to Speak at Fellowship Dinner

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:01:28 -0600

Jan. 22

Alumna to Speak on Importance of Internships

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:57:29 -0600

Jan. 5

Exhibits at Art Galleries

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:54:46 -0600

Through Feb. 2

Found Footage Festival

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:50:23 -0600

Jan. 13

Poet Andrea Gibson to Perform

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:46:13 -0600

Jan. 19

MLK Day Teach-In

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:43:20 -0600

Jan. 16

Stand Up Against Cancer

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:40:11 -0600

Jan. 20

Voters' Views Will Shape "Grassroots" Interactive Musical Event

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:35:27 -0600

Jan. 24

Collegiate Choir to Perform in Elite Venues

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:38:17 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan's Collegiate Choir will be featured among elite ensembles at two music conferences this spring, launching a spring tour in the East as well as a May Term concert tour in Germany.

Snowball Dance

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:17:49 -0600

Jan. 21

Festival of Spirituals and Songs

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:09:57 -0600

Jan. 19

Jazz Festival Concert

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:06:32 -0600

Jan. 21

"Dead Man Walking" Author to Address Founders' Day

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:53:48 -0600

Feb. 8

Sonic Exploration Society

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:48:07 -0600

Jan. 28

The Well Reds to Perform

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:36:38 -0600

Jan. 27

Guest Recital

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:19:24 -0600

Jan. 31

Artists Explore Motivation and Mystery of Inspiration

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:26:17 -0600

Faculty and students in Illinois Wesleyan's School of Art describe their sources of inspiration -- whether in nature, travel, or the work of other artists.

Students Receive Study Abroad Scholarships

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:16:12 -0600

Four Illinois Wesleyan students received study abroad scholarships from the Institute for International Education (IIE).

Retired Professor Makes the Most of Advancing Years

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:11:17 -0600

Retired professor and Senior Olympic athlete D. Paul Miller reveals what keeps him going strong at 94, in the Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine.

Students Collaborate in Circulo de Lectores

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:03:16 -0600

A new reading circle includes students studying Spanish on campus and in the Illinois Wesleyan Barcelona program, discussing the Manuel Vazquez Montalban novel set in that Spanish city.

Students Awarded for Intercultural Leadership

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:51:04 -0600

Marlena Szewczyk '13 and December graduate Chris Cicinelli received the Intercultural Leadership Award based on their study abroad experiences in Denmark.

Bray to Speak at Lincoln Day Event

Mon, Feb 06 2012 13:44:17 -0600

Wesleyan's Robert Bray will be the featured speaker at a National Park Service program in the Abraham Lincoln Hall of Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, Ind.

Kindred '63 Awarded for Outstanding Journalism

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:33:00 -0600

Lauded author, columnist and sportswriter Dave Kindred '63 has been chosen as the 2012 winner of The Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding Journalism.

Collegiate Choir Concert

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:22:20 -0600

March 20

IWU Presents "Homerathon"

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:18:07 -0600

March 21

Film: Love Hate Love

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:18:02 -0600

Feb. 16

Voices of Nonviolence from King to Prejean

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:05:32 -0600

Feb. 1

Wind Ensemble Concert

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:01:23 -0600

Feb. 2

Symphonic Winds and Choir Concert

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:59:04 -0600

Feb. 3

Concerto Aria Concert

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:46:06 -0600

Feb. 10

World Languages Workshop

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:29:57 -0600

Feb. 17

Student Recitals

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:23:31 -0600

Through March 31

Titan Women are Division III National Champions

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 8:34:53 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan's women's basketball team has won the 2012 NCAA Division III championship. The men's team finished its season after advancing to the final four.

Historians to Lecture

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:21:38 -0600

March 29

Art Exhibits

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:16:55 -0600

Through March 29

Symposium of Contemporary Music

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:03:18 -0600

March 8

IWU to Present a "Homerathon"

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:32:40 -0600

The Greek and Roman Studies Program will conduct its first marathon reading of Homer's epic poem, the Odyssey, in honor of World Poetry Day.

NSF Funds Wesleyan Study of Social Exclusion

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:24:17 -0600

Gaining insights into the causes and impacts of social exclusion will be the goal of a three-year National Science Foundation-funded study conducted by two Illinois Wesleyan psychology professors and their students.

Playhouse Creatures at Lab Theatre

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:53:56 -0600

March 6-8

Grider Named Scholar of the Year

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:32:06 -0600

Chemistry major Ronald Grider '12 has been named a 2012 Collegiate Scholar of the Year by the Illinois Heartland Section of the American Chemical Society.

Opera Singer Pfortmiller to Speak, Perform

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 11:02:09 -0600

Acclaimed baritone Kyle Pfortmiller '92 will visit campus to teach master classes, speak about his career - an upward climb from regional companies to The Met - and perform.

Faculty Awarded Tenure, Promotions

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 10:24:29 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan University's Board of Trustees has awarded tenure to two faculty members, and promotions in rank to two.

Campus Mourns Forrest Frank

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:04:21 -0600

Illinois Wesleyan University mourns the recent death of Dr. Forrest J. Frank, who was a member of the chemistry faculty for 34 years until his retirement in 1999.

Comedian Rocky Laporte

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:10:46 -0600

March 3

Sly Devils Concert

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:53:48 -0600

Feb. 17

Guest Recital

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:33:23 -0600

Feb. 17

Council for IWU Women

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:27:37 -0600

Feb. 24-25

New Music Cafe

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:37:23 -0600

Feb. 21

Tongue and Ink Reading Series

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:12:01 -0600

Feb. 16

Spring Internships Hit All-Time High

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:57:19 -0600

The number of Illinois Wesleyan students securing internships this spring has hit an all-time high - when such experience is more important than ever in today's competitive job market.

Author and Activist Calls for Fire and Passion

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:07:11 -0600

Death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean told the Founders' Day audience how she discovered the fire within her for social justice, and encouraged students to find "something that will be worth giving your life."

Juried Student Art Exhibition

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:16:03 -0600

Feb. 7-23

Tartuffe at McPherson Theatre

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:09:11 -0600

Feb. 14-19

Whalley '09 Honored for Gypsy Performance

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:02:35 -0600

Music Theatre alumna Katie Whalley '09 won a Craig Noel Award for Best Featured Performance in a Musical for her portrayal of Louise, later Gypsy Rose Lee, in "Gypsy: A Musical Fable."

Student Composition Concert

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:56:37 -0600

Feb. 14