Campus Headlines - 2012

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Alumni to be Recognized at Homecoming
Three alumni -- the honorable Chief Judge Elizabeth Robb '78, Karl Pierburg '98 and Coyner Smith '54 -- will be honored during Homecoming activities.

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Wesleyan to 'Laugh Out Loud' at Family Weekend
Students and their families are invited to share some laughs during the sitcom-themed Family Weekend, Sept. 28-30.

Olivia

Lett '12 to Play Pro Ball in Spain
After leading the Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball team to the 2012 NCAA Division III national championship, Olivia Lett '12 is headed to Spain to play professional basketball.

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Wesleyan Welcomes Students Back to Campus
A week of diverse orientation activities welcomed new students to Illinois Wesleyan, who join returning students in sharing excitement for the new semester on social media.

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New Students Urged to Engage, Listen, Learn
Illinois Wesleyan welcomed its most diverse incoming class yet at New Student Convocation, where students were urged to engage opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

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Summer Enrichment Program Participants Honored
Twelve minority students participated in the Summer Enrichment Program, which involves formal professional training, an internship and social service project.

George

New Leadership for Multicultural Student Affairs
George E. Jackson, III is Illinois Wesleyan's new director of Multicultural Student Affairs, joining Tonya Daniel, the new assistant director.

Patrick

McLane Wins Starkey Award
Instructional Technologist Patrick McLane is the 2012 winner of the Max L. Starkey Service Award, nominated by his peers for extraordinary service to Illinois Wesleyan.

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New Faculty and Staff Join IWU
Illinois Wesleyan welcomes 21 new faculty and 28 staff members for the 2012-2013 academic school year.

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Vayo Creates, Inspires New Music
David Vayo, newly appointed to an endowed professorship, discusses his motivation as a composer and supporter of new music.