Illinois Wesleyan This Week

Cross-Cultural Visit a Family Affair Visiting professors Saloua Zerhouni and Driss Maghraoui are bringing knowledge of the Arab world to Illinois Wesleyan, while their young family gains experience with American culture.

Alumnus Bikes Latin America to Educate Urban Youth Doug Pietrzak '05 is biking across Latin America as part of the Reach the World program, aimed at bringing other cultures to life for students back in the U.S.

Rock Show Posters & Easter Eggs at Galleries Glasswork by Jennifer Crescuillo – whose recent work explores the tradition of Easter eggs – and posters and art prints by Burlesque of North America will be displayed through Dec. 10.

Alumnus Explores What Makes National Constitutions Work Iraq's new constitution might last 59 years; the Afghan document only 14, according to predictions drawn by James Melton '03 and his co-authors in The Endurance of National Constitutions.

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Ada (Okla.) Daily News
Pianist Starla Hibler '81, professor of music at East Central University, will perform in honor of Mendelssohn’s 200th birthday.

U.S. News & World Report
Dean of Admissions Tony Bankston discussed university enrollment rates for women.

The Pantagraph
The School of Theatre Arts production of Pippin was called "phenomenal" by a reviewer.

Daily Business News
Scott Steiner '90 has been named Director of National Accounts for RKA Petroleum Companies.

The Pantagraph
Physics Professor Linda French is happy to discuss the discovery of water on the moon with her students, who haven't seen the excitement of lunar exploration in their lifetimes.

Moline Daily Dispatch
With volunteer help, the Rev. Beth Tickner '70 is hosting a Thanksgiving meal for people who need a place to go on the holiday.

Peoria Journal Star
Artwork by Joann Goetzinger '60 is on display at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria.

Chicago Tribune
Dawn Upshaw '82 was described as "mesmerizing" and "compelling" in an enthusiastic review of her performance with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.

The Pantagraph
Young music scholars in the Preparatory Music Program at Illinois Wesleyan were invited to the White House for a classical music workshop.

NBC Chicago
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, a 1983 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan, is a Republican candidate for governor.

The Doings - Oak Brook
Mark Denzler '93 has been named chief operating officer for the Illinois Manufacturers' Association headquartered in Oak Brook.

USA Today
Joel Brigham '04 authored an article on the Chicago Bulls' outlook for the regular season.

The Pantagraph
Author Louise Erdrich spoke at Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State Universities.

The Pantagraph
Student Senate President Babawande Afolabi '10 discussed Wesleyan students' involvement in a rally supporting restored funding for MAP grants.

Associated Press
Rod Adams '95, lead recruiter for PricewaterhouseCoopers, talked about the shortage of qualified candidates for some positions, despite the nation's high unemployment.

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