Upcoming

Monday, Dec. 3

• 4 p.m., CLA 205 — Religion Department Colloquium — Senior research projects will be presented.

Note: Two previously announced events, the Faculty Non-Org and a screening of Monty Python's Life of Brian, have been postponed (until Jan. 14) and cancelled, respectively.


Tuesday, Dec. 4

• 7:30 p.m., Room 200, Hansen Student Center — Film: Nothing like the Holidays — Concluding the Fall 2012 Fuse Film Series from the Office of Multicultural Student Affair, free cookies will be served.


Wednesday, Dec. 5

• 11 a.m., Evelyn Chapel — Advent Lessons and Carols: A "First Wednesday" Chapel — The campus community is invited to a time of singing and reflection on the spiritual disciplines of waiting and hope.

• 6 p.m., Turfler Room, Memorial Center — Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration — Come and enjoy a free dinner with great food, hosted by IWU's Hillel. Spin the dreidel and learn about Hanukkah traditions.

Thursday, Dec. 6

• 6 p.m., Turfler Room, Memorial Center — Kwanzaa Dinner — Enjoy a full dinner and celebration of culture and community. See registration details below.

• 8 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — Jazz Combos Concert — Part of the New Music Series, featuring 20th century and contemporary music.

• 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building — Student and Faculty Art Sale — Ceramics, glasswork, printmaking, painting, photography and graphic design will be available for sale.

Friday, Dec. 7

Last Day of Classes

• 7:30 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — An A Capella Christmas — Sponsored by the School of Music.

Sunday, Dec. 9

• 3 p.m., Holy Trinity Church (704 N. Main St., Bloomington) —  Christmas Choral Concert — Illinois Wesleyan's Collegiate Choir, Chamber Singers and University Choir will perform, along with the Lockport Township High School Chamber Choir.

• 5 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — Faculty Recital — Professor of Music Carren Moham, soprano, and adjunct faculty member Erin Mulliken, piano, will perform.

Monday, Dec. 10

Reading Day (no classes)

Find more events on the Campus Calendar.

Announcements

Celebrate Kwanzaa With Us!

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Black Student Union will host their annual Kwanzaa dinner, open to all IWU students, faculty and staff. There will be 50 reserved spaces for the dinner. The first 50 to register for the Kwanzaa dinner will be notified by email.

Date: Thursday, Dec. 6
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Turfler Room, Memorial Center

Whether you want to attend the dinner and program or only attend the program to learn about the history and help celebrate Kwanzaa, please follow these instructions to register:
1. Send an email to mcaffairs@iwu.edu
2. Use the subject line "Kwanzaa Dinner"
3. In your message, say: "I want to attend the Kwanzaa dinner and program," or "I just want to attend the program."

* Please note that if you register, you are committing to attend this event.

If you have further questions, contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at ext. 3412.


Holiday Luncheon

All faculty and staff are invited to the 2012 Holiday Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec.14 in Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center. Please call ext. 3540 or email rsvp@iwu.edu to RSVP by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec.10. Your reservation will enter you in the gift drawing. You must be present to win. If you do not wish to participate in the gift drawing, please indicate that in your message. 

At the Holiday Luncheon this year, we will continue our tradition of accepting contributions of food or cash to donate to organizations that fulfill the needs of others. Food donations will be collected for Clare House and cash donations for Miracle League of McLean County.

Adopt-a-Family

Student Senate, APO, Alpha Kappa Psi, the Student Volunteer Center and Circle K are partnering in a campus-wide effort to sponsor a local family that is in need for the holiday season. We are committed to buying various gifts as well as year-long necessities. We invite all members of the campus community to come down to the Hansen Student Center and sponsor a gift. Thanks in advance for your generosity. 

Directions:
1. Pick an item represented on a snowflake (but leave the snowflake).
2. There is a number on that snowflake; find that number on the spreadsheet and fill out your contact information.
3. Drop off your item(s) either at the Hansen front desk or in the basement of Evelyn Chapel by Thursday, Dec. 6. They should not be wrapped.

If you would like to contribute money toward a gift, monetary donations also can be dropped off at the Hansen front desk by Dec. 6; gifts will be purchased using this money that evening. If you have any questions, email Blair Wright at bwright1@iwu.edu

Family Bio:
Single mom: works full time and goes to college

4-year-old daughter
- Favorite colors: pink and purple
- Loves art and music
- Loves to play dress-up

7-year-old daughter
- Favorite colors: pink and purple
- Loves to read and play games
- Loves to play dress-up

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Campus News

Kenny '13 Named Wesleyan's Lincoln Laureate Daniel Kenny '13 received the 2012 Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate Award.

Timelapse: 1 Year of Construction Watch one year from the webcam of construction of the new classroom building, collapsed into one minute. Also see a photo gallery.

Sports

• Danny Kenny '13 has been elected to the first team of the Capital One Academic All-America Men's Soccer squads. He is Illinois Wesleyan's114th Academic All-American since the program began in 1970, a total that is tied for 12th among all participating colleges and universities.

> Find more highlights at www.iwusports.com

GREENetwork

The electric charging stations at the Minor Myers, jr. Welcome Center are seeing use.

In a testimonial from one of our own, Information Literacy Librarian Chris Sweet felt "empowered" to choose a new electric vehicle (pictured) because of the charging station.

> Visit the GREENetwork blog.

Wellness — Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Cookie Bakeoff

Friday, Dec. 7
12-1 p.m.
Hansen Center Court
Entry deadline is today (Monday, Dec. 3)

On-Site Digital Mammography

Wednesday, Dec. 12
Call Wellness at ext. 3334 for an appointment.