UPCOMING

• Monday, Nov. 23, 12 p.m., Davidson Room, Memorial Center -- Robert S. Eckley Distinguished Professor of Economics Mike Seeborg will present the Faculty Non-Org, "Economics on Steroids: Running Faster and Throwing Farther."

Tuesday, Nov. 24, 6 p.m., through Monday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m. -- Thanksgiving Recess.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Community Holiday Concert

Cantus Novus, a community choral ensemble, will perform a Holiday Concert on Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Unitarian Church on East Emerson Street. The choir is under the direction of Ron Kiesewetter '89. The Bells of Wesley, a handbell choir from Wesley United Methodist Church, also will perform.

Several members of the IWU community sing with the ensemble, including faculty members Todd Tucker (emeritus), Marcia Thomas, Julie Prandi, and Jean Pretz; alumni Suan Guess Hanson, Char Peine Fesler, Sylvia Anderson, Beth Crutcher and Jeremy Pease; and staff member Pat Rosenbaum.

Donations will be accepted at the door.

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NEWSMAKERS

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• Titan linebacker Nick Nikolich '10 was named "Don Larson Defensive Player of the Year" and Head Football Coach Norm Eash was chosen as the "Bob Reade Coach of the Year" in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin.

> For more highlights, visit www.iwusports.com

• Isaac Funk Professor and Professor of Russian Studies Marina Balina will give a guest lecture, "Pinocchio's Adventures in the Soviet Wonderland: Contexts and Challenges of Soviet Children's Literature," at Pomona College on Dec. 2.

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

> Visit IWU Clips for an archive of IWU in the news.

• Michael Zehr starts Nov. 30 as the System Administrator in IT, replacing Pat Riehecky.

• Position Announcement (pdf): Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time Certified Nurse Practitioner to provide enhanced student care for 10 months per year.

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