From our archives
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What's inside Arrivals and Departures: In their four-month Barcelona experience, students felt the joys and growing pains of living in a proudly different culture. The Power of Compromise: To end the gridlock of partisan politics, Brad McMillan ’83 calls for a renewed era of civility in public service. A Daring Choice:Selected as one of America’s top young black activists, Charlene Carruthers ’07 follows her passion for change. Redemption in Shaw 203: When an award-winning columnist taught a May Term writing class, it was the students who took him to school. |
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What's inside In Tune with History: As the nation commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, alumni help bring the era's music to life. A Journey of Firsts: As they experienced their first year at Illinois Wesleyan, five students invited us along for the ride. On the Write Track: The need to write well is promoted across the curriculum.. The Doctor of Jazz: Alumni and students raised their horns to salute Tom Streeter,who has kept jazz music alive and swinging at IWU for 40 years. |
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What's inside Battle-Tested: A Lincoln laureate and Titan championship football player, Marcus Dunlop ’08 brings his competitive drive to Wall Street. Finding His Voice: After singing at one of music’s great venues, Kyle Pfortmiller ’92 keeps focused on his family and the future. Hope for Haiti: Sharing a commitment to help, alumni discover the resilience of an impoverished nation. A Mission to Heal: A nursing alumna’s desire to help children with heart disease knows no boundaries. A Life of Music: One of IWU’s longest-serving professors, R. Dwight Drexler dies at 98. |
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What's inside Green in Action: In ways large and small, the University strives toward environmental sustainability. Three Bets: Sandra Steingraber ’81 writes about the inescapable links between our environmental and personal health. The Literary Lincoln: Discovering what Abraham Lincoln read offers important clues about who he was, according to a book by English Professor Robert Bray. Star Attraction: For 40 years, Evans Observatory has brought IWU closer to the night sky. Songs of Hope: A book by Jerrilyn McGregory ’71 shines new light on the spiritual life of a little-known region. |
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What's inside For chef and cookbook author Robin Asbell ’84, the food we eat vibrantly reflects who we are and what we aspire to be. The new Main Classroom Building promises to transform teaching and learning at Illinois Wesleyan. Learning how we think about what we buy, Patrick Palmer ’87 brings a fresh approach to advertising. Air Force Attorney Capt. Sarah Carlson ’04 helps Iraqis put their criminal court system on a path to success. Illinois Wesleyan Alumni Association leaders expand connections through regional and affinity groups. |
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What's inside English Professor Wes Chapman explores how happiness relates to the liberal arts and its larger role in the human experience. Coach Chris Schumacher finds a winning formula to make his Titan track teams among the nation’s best After playing for presidents and queens, Marine Band trumpeter Amy McCabe ’01 rejoins the Illinois Wesleyan Civic Orchestra for one memorial evening. Faced with one of the toughest job markets in recent memory, Illinois Wesleyan students are bringing their A game. The University’s School of Nursing celebrates a 50-year commitment to teaching and scholarship. The underdog Titan baseball team took a wild ride to capture capture the Division III national trophy. |
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What's inside What is the ultimate fate of the universe? Can the world's religions coexist in peace? Can we rise above racism? Research by Illinois Wesleyan professors grapples with some of our most challenging concerns. Five years after his inauguration, Illinois Wesleyan President Richard F. Wilson looks ahead with confidence. Illinois Wesleyan’s Action Research Center brews a potent mix of student research and community involvement. Titan fans cheer a century of men’s varsity basketball at IWU's Shirk Athletic Center. Harriet Geannopoulos ’49 looks back on a career helping college-educated women succeed. |
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What's inside Research by Jeanette Wyneken ’78 yields surprising insights about one of Earth’s most ancient and mysterious creatures. Young alumni volunteers find that success in the Peace Corps can often be a matter of patience and perspective. Screen actor Kevin Dunn ’77 gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of a Hollywood blockbuster. Alumni join in Evelyn Chapel to reaffirm a lifelong commitment. In a new book, Associate Political Science Professor Greg Shaw unravels the history behindAmerica’s ongoing healthcare debate. |
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What's inside An Illinois Wesleyan delegation to Morocco begins exchange of ideas and friendship. School of Nursing faculty, alumni help fight trend that could affect health care of millions. To direct her first major theatre production, Marti Lyons '08 called on old IWU friends. To raise awareness about human trafficking, Kari Irwin '09 joined trek through India. IWU senior Evan Kasprzak makes it to finals of So You Think You Can Dance. |
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What's inside Illinois Wesleyan kicks off its Transforming Lives campaign with news of major gifts Alumni who made it through the Great Depression give perspective on dealing with today's fiscal challenges. Darshan Mehta '97 advocates a new model of medicine that helps patients on a journey of self-healing. Learn how three Illinois Wesleyan professors find and fulfill their artistic visions. David Crawford '99 used college internships to fulfill his dream of working for the FBI. |
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What's inside Conservationist Mike Baltz '87 balances human concerns with the needs of nature. Bruce and Norma Criley breathed new life into biology studies at Illinois Wesleyan. Several theatre artists with IWU connections bring Lincoln back to Bloomington. Alumni strain to reach their sport's Holy Grail by competing in the Ironman triathlon. We invited alumni to send us their favorite Wesleyan moments. |
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