CAMPAIGN NEWS

EVENTS

Gifts of All Sizes Make an Impact
Wesleyan Fund giving by alumni such as Amanda Watson '01 and Ross Straseske '06 will be a key to the campaign's success.

Dec. 3
New York Connection: Jim Cramer Lecture
Join alumni and friends in New York for an Evening with Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's Mad Money.

Dec. 6
Rockford Holiday Party
Enjoy a holiday beverage, buffet dinner and the company of IWU friends and family at the Rockford home of Michelle and Jim Maier.

Dec. 8
Washington, D.C. Theatre Event
Area alumni are invited to attend a performance of "The Fantasticks," directed by Amanda Dehnert '94, at the historic Lincoln Theater.

Dec. 12
Alumni Women's Basketball Event
Once a Titan, always a Titan! Come cheer on your Fightin' Titans against St. Francis at the Shirk Center.

Dec. 13
Atlanta Holiday Connection
Join Atlanta alumni, parents and friends for an IWU Holiday Party.

More Alumni Connections

 See a Photo Gallery from campaign kickoff galas in Bloomington and Chicago.

 Watch a video recording of the Transforming Lives campaign announcement to faculty and staff.

Transforming Lives Campaign Announced

Illinois Wesleyan kicked off its $125-million Transforming Lives campaign and announced that $73 million has been pledged so far. Read more.

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

Donations to the Wesleyan Fund, an annual giving program, provide financial assistance to students and support for 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

The Shirk Center, an important asset to the campus and community, will maintain its bright future with this gift from the Shirk family.

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.