New Student Convocation
Illinois Wesleyan officially welcomed first-year and transfer students during New Student Convocation, held virtually via Zoom, on Aug. 11. The incoming class includes 62 first-generation students along with 64 legacy Titans, who had a close family member attend IWU.

Short Honored with Starkey Award
Trey Short, senior instructional technologist who played a critical role in IWU's rapid transition to teaching, learning and working in an online environment, is the 2020 recipient of Illinois Wesleyan's Max L. Starkey Service Award. He has served the University for 31 years.

My Summer at the Peace Garden
Economics and political science major David Werner '21 gives a first-hand account of the meaning and wisdom found in his summer working at Illinois Wesleyan's Peace Garden, which complemented his internship at West Bloomington Revitalization Project's Veggie Oasis.

• Illinois Wesleyan athletic teams have been reeling in academic honors throughout the summer, recognizing the excellence of our scholar athletes, including:
  • Baseball Earns ABCA Team Academic Excellence Award
  • Women's Tennis Reels in ITA Academic Accolades
  • Men's Tennis Recognized for Academic Excellence by ITA
  • Men's Golf Receives GCAA All-Academic Team Recognition
  • Women's Volleyball Honored with AVCA Team Academic Award
  • Women's Golf Earns WGCA All-Scholar Team Accolades
  • Track and Field Teams Honored by USTFCCCA for Academic Success
  • Titans Earn NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for Eighth Straight Year
  • Swimming & Diving Teams Earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors

Titan Talks: Webinar Series – A lifelong learning and engagement opportunity for the Illinois Wesleyan community from the Office of Alumni Engagement.

The Future of the School of Music
Presenter: Dr. Franklin Larey, Director and Professor of the School of Music
Moderator: Todd French '93, President, String Works, Inc.
Thursday, August 20  |  12 - 1 p.m. CDT
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Staying Emotionally Balanced During the Time of COVID-19
Presenters: Qiana Cryer-Coupet '06, Megan Henry '12, Dr. Patrick McGrath '93,
Barb Nathan '80, Dr. Erin Zerth '03
Moderator: Associate Professor of Psychology Linda Kunce
Tuesday, August 25  |  12 - 1 p.m. CDT
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Virtual Homecoming
October 5-11, 2020

Each year, we look forward to gathering together in the fall to celebrate being Titans. We encourage our valued alumni to come home to revisit and reminisce with friends and our campus community. But this year is different -- our preparation and planning for Homecoming 2020 has been ever changing due to COVID-19 precautions and regulations. And with careful consideration for the safety of our alumni, friends, campus community, and students the decision has been made to host Homecoming 2020 virtually.

We are planning a full week of fun and engaging virtual events and activities happening October 5-11 that we will share with you soon. We look forward to a great week celebrating together from your place in the world, because your Titan story continues no matter where you are.

Schedule of events and registration to come.

www.iwu.edu/homecoming/