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Oct. 14, 2019
News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community |
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Titan Athletics
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- Class of 2018 alum Anthony Lunsford, a collegiate bowling standout at Ashford University before he transferred to Illinois Wesleyan, has been selected as the women's bowling coach.
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Titans In The News
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| Piatt County Journal-Republican |
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Sarah Perry '97, currently Champaign County Assistant State's Attorney, announced she will run for Piatt County State's Attorney next year. |
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| The Pantagraph |
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Spencer Burbach '21 was tapped to perform the aria "She Appeared" from the opera Martha at the Classical Mandolin Society of America's annual convention held in Bloomington-Normal. |
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| The DePaulia |
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IWU Professor of History Tom Lutze offered insight into China's National Day celebration. |
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| The Pantagraph |
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Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music Melinda Rodriguez advanced through the "Blind Auditions" round of NBC's The Voice. |
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| The Pantagraph |
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Karen Bussone, the director of the Small Business Development Center of McLean County at Illinois Wesleyan, wrote about the business of art. |
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Alumni Events
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Titan Mix and Learn – Northern California
Saturday, November 2
3 - 6 p.m.
Join Illinois Wesleyan University alumni for a tour and hands-on activity at The Crucible in West Oakland, California.
Titan Connection - Chicago Region
Wednesday, November 6
6 - 8 p.m.
Emmett's Brewing Company - Downers Grove
"Decoding Dogs and Entertaining Elephants" – Have you ever wondered what dogs are thinking? Or, why animals act the way they do in general? Associate Professor of Psychology Ellen Furlong will share her research from the IWU Dog Scientists Lab, where she and IWU students study, hypothesize, and explore animal behavior. You'll want to hear their discoveries!
Titan Mixer - St. Louis
Wednesday, November 13
5 - 8 p.m.
Join Illinois Wesleyan University alumni and friends and relive the nostalgia of your childhood at Up-Down Arcade Bar in St. Louis.
Save the Date: Titan Connection - Arizona
Sunday, January 26, 2020
12:30 - 3 p.m.
McCormick Ranch Golf Club - Scottsdale, Arizona |
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| Class Newsletter Highlight |
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Keep up with the latest news and photos from your classmates! When you visit your Class Newsletter, you can subscribe via email by submitting your address under "subscribe to my posts."
In recent highlights, Tim Braun '89 started a new job in August at Illinois Central College, teaching freshman and sophomore music theory. He will be performing on clarinet as a member of the Prairie Wind Ensemble and recently completed several arrangements for handbell choir that have been performed over the past year. | |
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Drexler Singers Alumni
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A memorial service for Maxine Drexler, founder of the Drexler Singers at First Christian Church in Bloomington, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. at First Christian Church.
The family is inviting all current and alumni Drexlers to sing with the choir in her honor that day.
The Drexler Singers hold yearly paid positions in the choir supported by a fund that Maxine Drexler set up in honor of her husband, Professor Emeritus Dwight Drexler, when he passed away.
Please RSVP to Holly Irvin (hirvin@blmfcc) and let her know whether you can come. If participation is not possible, please send a message or card to Holly at First Christian Church, 401 W. Jefferson, Bloomington, Illinois 61701.
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