Below is a selective list of grants awarded to Illinois Wesleyan University and University faculty.
2010 | 2009 |2008 | 2007 | 2006
The William T. Kemper Foundation-Commerce Bank -- Educational Studies
Promise and Potential Grant to support the integration of technology in the "school-based" tutor-mentor program for IWU students mentors at Bloomington Junior High School.
American Library Association, Library Resources & Technical Services -- Marcia Thomas, Ames Library
For research support for collection development and management.
State Farm Youth Advisory Board
Blank Canvas Program
The Dudley Observatory, Herbert C. Pollock Award -- Linda French, Physics
Recognizing Dr. French's work on John Goodricke.
Siragusa Foundation
In support of the Action Research Center.
Board of Education
For Capital Projects
State Farm Foundation
For the Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow program.
U.S. Department of Education, Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs -- Teddy Amoloza, Sociology
For expanding Asian studies at Illinois Wesleyan, including development of new courses, supporting Chinese language courses, and study abroad scholarships for students studying in Asia.
Illinois Board of Higher Education, Cooperative Work Study Program -- Laurie Dieckhoff, Career Center
Renewed funding in support of student internships with local not-for-profit organizations, social service agencies, and governmental offices.
BIOPAT Initiative -- Edgar Lehr, Biology
To support his research of discovery and classification of new frog species in Peru.
Department of Education -- Bob Rogers, Counseling and Consultation Services
For enforcing underage drinking laws.
The Teagle Foundation
A consortial grant for student assessment work.
Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois -- Stephanie Davis-Kahl, Ames Library
Health and Wellness Collection Partnership
The Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust, Technos International
For extended faculty exchange with Technos International College.
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation -- Environmental Studies
In support of the Environmental Studies program.
Siragusa Foundation
In support of the Action Research Center.
National Endowment for the Humanities, Summer Seminar -- Dan Terkla, English
Support for participation in a 6-week seminar at Yale on the Bayeux Tapestry.
National Institute of Standards and Technology, SURF Program
Student Brian Simonds received a second Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to support his work at the NIST's Gaithersburg facilities.
State Farm Foundation
For the Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow program.
Illinois Board of Higher Education, Cooperative Work Study Program -- Laurie Dieckhoff, Career Center
Renewed funding in support of student internships with local not-for-profit organizations, social service agencies, and governmental offices.
State Farm Foundation
In support of the Action Research Center.
NSF - CCLI -- Becky Roesner, Chemistry
Using biodiesel production as a topic and process to increase science literacy in non-science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors.
State Farm Foundation
For the Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow program.
Petroleum Research Fund -- Gabe Spalding, Physics
Optical "landscapes" for studies of droplets and emulsions filled or decorated with tailored particles.
American Library Association, Library Resources & Technical Services -- Karen Schmidt, Ames Library
To expand library services to individuals of a diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic background; and to develop public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations.
Illinois Board of Higher Education -- Vickie Folse, Nursing
Nurse Educator Fellowship
NSF - CHE -- Ram Mohan, Chemistry
A 3-year award supporting research into "Applications of Bismuth Compounds As Catalysts in Organic Synthesis."
IBHE -- Sharie Metcalfe, Nursing
Nurse Educator Fellowship Award
AAC&U -- Laurine Brown and Cynthia Kerber, Liberal Arts
Public Health - AAC&U Award
AsiaNetwork -- Thomas Lutze, History
Faculty/Student Research - AsiaNetwork Grant
John Templeton Foundation -- Carl Gillett, Philosophy
Faculty/Scholar Research - Templeton Award
NEH -- Marina Balina , Russian Studies
Faculty/Scholar Research - NEH Award
NSF-MPS -- Beth Cunningham, Provost and Dean of Faculty
Faculty/Scholar Faculty Development - PKAL Institutes & Seminars: Leaders Developing Leaders
The Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust, Technos International
For extended faculty exchange with Technos International College.
Mellon Foundation, New President's Grant
In support of May Term
EIU Safety Programs -- Robert Rogers, Counseling and Consultation Services
Illinois Arts Council, Artstour -- Jean Kerr, Theatre Arts
To bring the Illinois Symphony Orchestra to campus for a performance.
Caterpillar Foundation
For the Accounting Leaders of Tomorrow program, the Summer Enrichment Program, and student scholarships.
Fulbright/CIES, Traditional Scholars Program -- Valerie Orlando, MCLL (Morocco), and Brian Hatcher, Religion (India)
Fulbright/CIES, Scholar in Residence
To bring Russian scholar Valery Dymshits (Jewish ethnography, history, folklore, and folk art) as a visiting professor for one year.
MCAC Regranting Program -- Jennifer Lapham, Merwin & Wakeley Galleries
In support of an exhibit of works by early 20th century Bolivian photographer Julio Cordero.
Fulbright Hayes Faculty Research Abroad -- Brian Hatcher, Religion
American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) -- Brian Hatcher, Religion