Event Schedule
Titans Around the World October 13-15, 2017
A printable version of the schedule is available here. If you wish to have a copy mailed to you, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement.
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9 a.m. |
Alumni Association Annual Meeting with the Alumni Association Board of DirectorsThe Alumni Association Board of Directors is the representative body of the Alumni
Association. As IWU alumni, you are a member of the Association and are invited to
attend. |
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Homecoming Headquarters / Registration / Check In
Check-in, pick up name tags, Class Reunion Ribbons (for milestone classes),
Golden Titan Pin for 50th reunion & above. |
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2 to 3:30 p.m. |
“The Business of Music” with Wayne Messmer '72, Ron Bedal '76, and Angel Spiccia-Slykas
A real and relevant vision of a "music career" as lived by three working, professional
musicians. A Lecture/Master Class/Concert Set, including on-stage participation by
selected IWU students. With Musical Director Ron Bedal, featuring vocal performances
by Wayne Messmer and Angel Spiccia-Slykas. Sponsored by Phi Mu Alpha
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3:30 to 5 p.m. |
Council for IWU Women MeetingCouncil for IWU Women members will meet to plan the 2018 Summit and welcome new members. |
4 to 5 p.m. |
Alumni Career Panel
Alumni will discuss how their IWU education prepared them to work abroad. Panelists
include Jill Jackson '04 (PricewaterhouseCoopers), Anton Samrai '07 (PepsiCo), Junaid
Ahmed '96 (BBC), Sijia Song '13 (Ernst & Young), and Coco Bassey '10 (Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Millennielle & Product Marketing Manager, Wolters Kluwer)
. Co-sponsored by the Hart Career Center, International Society (RSO), the International Office, and the International Studies
Department. |
4 to 5:30 p.m. |
English Department Homecoming Wine and Cheese ReceptionEnglish House, 1101 N. Main St. |
4 to 5:30 p.m. |
President's ReceptionJoin Eric and Elizabeth Jensen to celebrate your class reunion. |
6 to 8 p.m. |
Alumni Awards Dinner - $20
Make plans to join President Jensen and the Alumni Association Board of Directors
as we honor our distinguished roster of 2017 Alumni Award Winners, the conference champion football teams from 1996 and 2001, and the new Golden Titans
from the class of 1967. All are welcome!
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6 to 10 p.m. |
IWU Volleyball Game and Alumni ReunionWatch the IWU volleyball team at their 6:00pm match and attend the alumni reunion
immediately following. |
Times may vary |
Reunion Kick Off Celebrations Off CampusMeet your fellow classmates to kick off your reunion weekend! Class of 2007 - 10 Year Reunion Kick Off 6pm - Desthil Brewery, 1200 Greenbriar Dr., Normal Class of 1992 - 25 Year Reunion Kick Off 7pm - Killarney's Irish Pub, 523 N. Main St., Bloomington Class of 1987 - 30 Year Reunion Kick Off - Join classmates for 80s music from Retrofit at Windjammer Lounge. 7-11pm - 2303 Stern Drive, Bloomington
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7:30 to 9 p.m. |
School of Music ConcertWind Ensemble, winner of the 2016 American Prize Award |
7:30 to 9 p.m. |
Titanium Pep Rally and 67th Annual Titan GamesJoin the members of the IWU campus community for the return of the Titanium Pep Rally and the annual Titan Games featuring an expanded line-up this year. Titanium will end with the coronation of 2017 Homecoming King & Queen. Joining crowd favorite events such as NPC Sorority Scramble, Acacia/TKE/Theta Chi
Chariot Races, and the FIJI/Sigma Chi Rope Pull will be the Clash of the Classes competitions. |
8 to 10 p.m. |
Pride Alumni Community SocialPlease join the Pride Alumni Community for their second annual Homecoming Social.
Appetizers will be served, with a hosted beer and wine bar. Alumni, faculty, staff
and students are all welcome. This event is being co-hosted by PAC members Ed Pacchetti
and Jim Richter. |
9 p.m. |
Six Appeal at Hansen Student Center (student focus)
Come see this a capella group perform on Center Court at Hansen! Six appeal is a world
class vocal ensemble infused with sharp comedic timing, and the energy and vitality
of a rock band. Swearing off instruments, the award winning vocal band Six Appeal
takes you on a journey that spans decades of music. |
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8 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Homecoming Headquarters / Registration / Check In
Check-in, pick up name tags, Class Reunion Ribbons (for milestone classes),
Golden Titan Pin for 50th reunion & above. |
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8:30 to 10:30 a.m. |
Pancake and Sausage BreakfastEckley Quadrangle |
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8:30 to 11:00 a.m. |
Family Fun on the Eckley Quad
Join us under the Big Top – for kids from 2 to 102. Bring the family over to the Big Top and enjoy The Wild
Style Face Painters, FunBelievable balloon artist, Chemistry Club, Physics Club, demonstration
and activity from the School of Art, inflatables, pumpkin patch, popcorn, cotton candy,
games, IWU Cheerleaders, Tommy Titan, prizes and more. |
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8:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
Museum of IWU History Tent
Explore samples from 167 years of IWU history at the Museum Tent
. Browse through past editions of the Wesleyana and other memorabilia. |
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8:30 to 11 a.m. |
Titan Pep BandAs part of Family Fun on the Quad, listen to the ever popular Titan Pep Band, under the direction of Ed Risinger. |
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8:30 to 10:30 a.m. |
Peace Garden Farm Stand
The
Peace Garden
was first created in 2012 and since then the Action Research Center (ARC) and Professor
James Simeone have worked with environmental studies interns and student volunteers
to produce three seasons of crops each year. Stop by to learn more and take home some
free produce
including apples from the nearby apple orchard!
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9 to 10 a.m. |
School of Music Alumni Reception & Continental BreakfastVisit with faculty, staff, and alumni. |
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9 to 11 a.m. |
The Annual School of Nursing Distinguished Alumna Award Social and Ceremony
A Saturday morning Social and Awards Ceremony honoring Cheryl Reinking ‘87 will be held in the
Center for Natural Sciences (CNS) Atrium. Immediately following the social, she will
present her keynote address. Tours of the recently renovated School of Nursing will
be available. |
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10 a.m. |
The Trees of Illinois Wesleyan Arboretum TourOver 1200 trees grace the grounds of Illinois Wesleyan Arboretum, comprised of nearly
150 distinct species and cultivars. When trying to distinguish each from its neighbor,
one might be reminded of the old adage…. “You can’t see the forest for the trees!”
To help you discover our forest, Ken Detloff, Assistant Manager of Grounds Services,
will lead you on a walking tour of campus and will point out many different specimens. |
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10 a.m. |
Alumni Volleyball Game
Volleyball match between IWU Volleyball alumni vs. our current JV team. For more information,
please contact Kim Nelson-Brown at
knbrown@iwu.edu
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10 to 11:30 a.m. |
Collegiate Choir Alumni Choir Rehearsal
Rehearsal for 10:00am Sunday chapel service. Directed by Professor Scott Ferguson.
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10 to 11 a.m. |
Greek Alumni NetworkGreek Alumni Reunions! Return to your chapter house to reunite with alumni and meet active members. Sigma Pi Alumni will meet in the Davidson Room at 10 a.m. AOII Alumni will meet at their old house at 1314 N. Fell, which has been converted to a duplex. It will be open for AOII sisters to view and reunite over lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Delta Sigma Theta Alumni (Iota Zeta Chapter, retired) will meet in the Archives of Ames Library from 2 to 4 p.m. |
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10 a.m. |
Alumni Volleyball GameWatch a volleyball match between IWU Volleyball alumni and IWU’s current JV team. For more information, please contact Kim Nelson-Brown at kbrown@iwu.edu. |
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10 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
Titan Tailgate Including Local Food TrucksShirk Center Parking Lot |
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11 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Educational Studies Homecoming Brunch
Please stop by for some refreshments. Meet our current teacher-scholars and catch
up with your fellow Titans.
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
International Fair Featuring Student Organizations
Come learn more about our multicultural registered student organizations and enjoy
activities and musical performances. Light lunch will be provided. |
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
AOII Reunion
The AOII house is open! The house has been converted to a duplex and will be open
for AOII sisters to view and reunite over lunch. Please RSVP to Carol (Doherty) Elliott
'79 at elliott212@aol.com. |
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1 p.m. |
Football Game, IWU vs. Carroll
Alumni football players, should assemble at the east end of the stadium at 12:45 p.m.
and form a tunnel to cheer the Titans onto the field. Halftime recognition of CCIW
championship teams of 1996 and 2001.
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1:30 to 3 p.m. |
Humanities Alumni Reception
Calling all Alumni who studied French and Francophone Studies, German Studies, Greek
and Roman Studies, Hispanic Studies, Japanese Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Russian
Studies, and Women's Studies! Reconnect with fellow Humanities alums and enjoy some refreshments. |
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2 to 4 p.m. |
Ames School of Art and Design Faculty Biennial Exhibit and Alumni ReceptionVisit the exhibit and enjoy a special alumni reception in the Merwin and Wakeley galleries
in the Ames School of Art and Design. Also, join us at Family Fun on the Quad from
8:30 to 11:00 a.m. for demonstrations in glass and ceramics. Kappa Pi art fraternity
will also provide an artistic experience for children. |
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2 to 4 p.m. |
Delta Sigma Theta ReunionReconnect with former members and affiliates of Delta Sigma Theta, Iota Zeta Chapter
(retired, established 4/28/1972). |
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3 to 4 p.m. |
School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) - "The First Five Years"The Class of 2013 is invited to speak to the current SoTA majors about work experiences, education
and tips for dealing with the "real world" as they begin their fifth year after graduation.
Open forum for the student body of SoTA. |
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4 to 5:30 p.m. |
Minority Alumni Networking
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host The Minority Alumni Network (The Network) Reception - All current MALANA
students and alumni of color are invited to attend this networking session. |
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4 to 6 p.m. |
International Alumni and Student Reception
Mix and Mingle with Director Stacey Shimizu, International Student & Scholar Advisor
Robyn Walter, current students and International Alumni. Enjoy international flavors
in both food & beverages. |
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4:15 to 6 p.m. |
School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) Wine & Cheese Reception
Please join the faculty and staff of the School of Theatre Arts for refreshments and
memories. |
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6 to 9 p.m. |
6th Annual “
Club Tommy”
All Titan Homecoming Celebration
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7:30 to 9 p.m. |
IWU Vocal Jazz Concert
Unlicensed Syncopation and Fridays at Noon vocal jazz groups will perform a concert
titled - Universal Language: Vocal Jazz Evolved. |
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8 to 10 p.m. |
25th Anniversary of Minority Alumni Network (MAN)
Join us for this celebration dinner to reconnect and recognize our alumni leaders
of color and their contributions to Illinois Wesleyan. |
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“Golden Titan Club” Reunion Dinner - All Class Years Through 19666 p.m. Cocktails 6:30 p.m. Dinner Join Golden Titan Club members for dinner and cocktails.
Class of 1967 – 50 Year Class Reunion Dinner7 p.m. Dinner & Cocktails Cap off your class reunion weekend by joining fellow class members for cocktails and
a dinner buffet.
Class of 1987 – 30 Year Class Reunion Dinner7 p.m. Dinner & Cocktails
Cap off your class reunion weekend by joining fellow class members for dinner and
cocktails.
Class of 1992 – 25 Year Class Reunion8 p.m. After Club Tommy, continue celebrating with your classmates at Maguire’s, 220 N Center St., Bloomington.
Class of 2007 – 10 Year Class Reunion8 p.m. Following Club Tommy, continue your class reunion celebrations at Fat Jacks, 511 N. Main St., Bloomington.
Class of 2012 – 5 Year Class Reunion9 p.m. Following Club Tommy, continue your class reunion celebrations at Fat Jacks, 511 N. Main St., Bloomington. |
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10 a.m. |
All Campus Service & Collegiate Choir Reunion PerformanceEvelyn Chapel |
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Pride Alumni Community (PAC) Speaker BrunchBrunch, mimosas, PAC report, and PAC Giving Circle Scholarship Award are on the agenda for this Homecoming favorite. Advance registration required. Memorial Center, Joslin Atrium |