On Our Cover

IWU Environmental Services engineer Ron Roth examines a campus boiler during annual inspections. Roth and other staff members are profiled in this issue's cover story (see link below).

(Photo by Marc Featherly)

Cover story

Supporting Players
In ways large and small, IWU staff members use their skills and experience to keep the University working.

Open Forum
A newly formed council paves the way for greater staff involvement in campus life.

Other feature stories

Carving a Niche
A Merwin & Wakeley Galleries exhibit brings the works of a great American poster shop to Illinois Wesleyan.

Return Investment
Chicago’s Cabrini–Green is known for its violent past, but Danny Sherrod ’03 sees it as a neighborhood with a future, and a place that he has always called home.

Saving Graces
After a parent’s death, students often face unexpected financial burdens. That’s when IWU’s Parent Fund steps up to help provide the aid they need to finish their educations.

Adding to the Mix
During one intense week, urban high school students came to campus this past summer to learn about accounting — and about themselves.

Department highlights

Food for Thought
In response to students' requests, Illinois Wesleyan's food service offers environmentally friendly options.