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CAMPAIGN NEWS
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EVENTS
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| 25 New Scholarships Established
Illinois Wesleyan announced 25 new scholarships, named in honor of the donors who made them possible. | | February 18
McLean County Post-Game Celebration
Come cheer on the Titans as our basketball teams play Elmhurst College at the Shirk Center. Then join us at Tommy's in the Hansen Student Center for a post-game celebration. February 26
California Bay Area Connection
Join fellow alumni in welcoming President Richard F. Wilson to the Bay Area. The Northern California Alumni Association is hosting an Alumni Connection at La Honda Winery in Redwood City, Calif. February 27
School of Theatre Arts Senior Showcase in Chicago
Please bring theatre friends and colleagues to see talented IWU seniors at the TimeLine Theatre in Chicago. There will be a wine and cheese reception along with a gallery showcase of work by student stage designers, directors, stage managers, and teaching artists, followed by a performance event. March 3
"Who's Bad?" Michael Jackson Tribute Band at The Castle Theatre
Who's Bad, the ultimate Michael Jackson cover band, will perform at The Castle Theatre in Bloomington, and the McLean County Alumni Network has reserved the entire second floor for IWU alumni and friends! March 11
Greater Naples Connection
Join Illinois Wesleyan alumni, family and friends for a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres reception at the home of Jerry '77 and Wendie Smith in Naples, Fla. President Richard F. Wilson will introduce our new Provost and Dean of Faculty Jonathan Greene.  See All 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. |
 | New Look for Ames School of Art
A gift from Chuck '50 and Jay Ames '49 is providing renovations and a new entry for the Ames School of Art. |
 | Harrington Endows Professorship
Emeritus Professor Robert Harrington is establishing a new endowed professorship. |
 | Armstrong Named Goodwill Ambassador
Flora Harris Armstrong '43 has been tapped to be Goodwill Ambassador for the Transforming Lives campaign. |
 | Gift Supports New Building
A substantial gift from Kent '62 and Sue Wallace of Dallas will support the planned Main Classroom Building. |
 | Gifts Announced at Homecoming
Major gifts announced at Homecoming 2010 included more than $1 million given by Howard and Sharon Linton Fricke '60. |
 | 16 New Scholarships Announced
Sixteen new scholarships were celebrated at the Scholarship Benefactors and Awards Recipients Dinner. |
 | New Endowment Funds Support School of Nursing
Two new endowment funds will support Illinois Wesleyan's School of Nursing. |
 | Tucci Gift Establishes New Endowed Professorship
In a lasting tribute to the professors who transformed his life, Byron Tucci '66 has established a new endowed professorship. |
 | 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. |
 | Transforming Lives Campaign Announced
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
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. |
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