Summer 2003
The online edition of Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine contains links to feature stories from our most recent issue. On our Summer 2003 cover (shown above), IWU’s retiring admissions dean Jim Ruoti takes a spin. During an average month, Ruoti ’63 covers 2,000 road miles riding the circuit of college admissions. (Photo by Marc Featherly)
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FEATURES The Iraq War hit home when Marine Captain Ryan Beaupre ’95 became America’s first casualty. Jim Ruoti ’63 built Illinois Wesleyan’s admissions effort one handshake at a time. Plus: To read tips on the college admissions process from a pro, click here. The Justice Department calls on John Michelich ’74 to handle some of its toughest cases. Illinois Wesleyan theatre majors perfect the art of acting violent on stage. David Brown ’96 covered the war on land and sea as a journalist for Navy Times. IWU student Kate Olmsted’s painful loss inspires a campus crusade against drinking and driving. IWU Professor of French Scott Sheridan places America's strained relationship with France is a historical context. |
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IWU Magazine staff: Tim Obermiller, Editor; Gary Schwartz, Graphics Editor; Jen Christopher ’03, Sarah Hedgespeth '04, Editorial Assistants.
The Magazine is published quarterly by the Office of University Communications. Staff: Jeff Hanna, Sherry Wallace, Stew Salowitz, Marc Featherly, Ann Aubry.
Web Extras
To view more photos taken by Navy Times journalist Dave Brown ’96 as he covered the war in Iraq, click here.
IWU English Professor Emeritus Harvey Beutner, who inspired generations of alumni to pursue writing careers, died in April. To read a memorable speech that Beutner gave in 1977 predicting the influence of T.V. on journalism and college teaching, click here.
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