Illinois Wesleyan University Campaign
Jay and Chuck Ames

Jay & Chuck Ames
Honorary Chairs

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MESSAGE FROM THE HONORARY CHAIRS

We were recently asked why we give to Illinois Wesleyan. It’s simple — we would not be who we are were it not for Wesleyan. So this is our way of helping pass along to future students a bit of our good fortune.

And we’re pleased to say, we’re not alone. Already many generous alumni and friends have made gifts to the campaign and we’re more than halfway to our goal of $125 million. If your life was transformed by your Wesleyan experience, please join us in this important campaign.

Campaign News
  • Sandra '77 and Louis Rice School of Nursing Support
    Two new endowment funds will support Illinois Wesleyan's School of Nursing.
  • Byron Tucci '66 Endowed Professorship
    In a lasting tribute to the Illinois Wesleyan professors who transformed his life, Byron Tucci '66 has established a new endowed professorship.
  • Campaign Announced $125 Million Goal
    Illinois Wesleyan kicked off its $125-million Transforming Lives campaign and announced that $73 million has been pledged so far.
  • Chuck '50 & Jay Ames '49 $25,000,000 Endowment Gift
    The Ames' gift, the largest in University history, will go to the endowment and be used primarily to name endowed faculty.
  • Herbert & Susan Getz '77 $250,000 Scholarship Fund
    The Getz Scholarship Fund will help keep the Wesleyan promise alive for students who need financial assistance.
  • John '82 & Joann Horton $250,000 Wesleyan Fund Gift
    The Hortons have donated to the Wesleyan Fund, so that this annual giving program can continue to provide financial assistance to students and support key campus programs.
  • Roger & Stevie Joslin $1,000,000 Building Addition
    With this gift, the Memorial Center will be expanded with additional meeting, reception and banquet space with views overlooking the main quadrangle.
  • Shirk Family Endowment Gift
    Ever since the Shirk Center replaced the Fred Young Fieldhouse, it has been one of the crown jewels of the campus and an important community asset. With this gift to maintain the facility at a high level, the Shirk family ensures its future will be bright.
  • Coyner '54 & Donna Smith $250,000 Scholarship Fund
    The Smith Scholars Fund will provide merit scholarships to students with high academic potential.
  • Vinyard-Shepelak Family $500,000 Wesleyan Fund Gift
    Gifts to the Wesleyan Fund help support a wide range of programs and activities, ranging from student financial aid to campus life activities.