Humanities Fellows Delve Into the Culture of Chicago
A cohort of first-year Illinois Wesleyan Humanities Fellows experienced firsthand the art, poetry, history and culture of Chicago during the program's second annual Spring Break Immersion Trip.

Creativity Scholars Engage with Arts, Theater, Authors in Chicago
The first year of the Creativity Scholars First-Year Experience (FYE) culminated with an immersive Spring Break trip to Chicago for a week of artistic and cultural activities.

Policy and Ethics Partners Share East Coast Trip
Students in the Policy and Ethics First Year Experience traveled to Baltimore and Washington, D.C., attending a conference on ethical issues in areas such as law, the environment, business, engineering, computer science, scientific research, healthcare, and higher education.

Animal Studies Scholars Spend Spring Break at Louisville Zoo
While most Illinois Wesleyan students spent Spring Break with friends and family, a group of Animal Studies Scholars decided to spend theirs observing and enriching the lives of primates at the Louisville (Kentucky) Zoo. 

Bollivar '88 Receives Communication Innovator Award
Linda Bollivar '88, executive director of the Multicultural Leadership Program, received the Communication Innovator Award from the Association for Women in Communications - Bloomington/Normal.

Khan '97 Authors Debut Teen LGBT Novel
Sabina Khan '97 gives a voice to Muslim LGBT teens searching for acceptance in her highly anticipated debut book, "The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali."

• Illinois Wesleyan University is No. 62 (of 290 schools) in the final set of winter rankings in the Division III Learfield IMG College Directors' Cup Standings, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.
• With 12 total first place finishes, the Illinois Wesleyan women's track and field team finished first and the men's team finished second at the five-team Knox College Open, contested at Turner Track at Trevor Field in Galesburg on Saturday, March 30.

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Monday, April 1

12 p.m., Davidson Room, Memorial Center – Non-Org: The Evolving ePortfolio Practice at IWU – The use of eportfolios at IWU has taken root and started to grow, emerge, take shape. Faculty members Loralyn Cozy, Leah Nillas, April Schultz, and Mike Theune will share examples of IWU student eportfolios and discuss how their use of eportfolios is evolving – in their classes, among classes, and even as a key part of some departments' curricula.

7 p.m., Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center – Cypher Team Presents the Greatest Showcase

Tuesday, April 2

4 p.m., CNS C101 – Diversity Forum – Members of the Inclusive Excellence Education Task Force (IEETF) will provide an overview of their charge and discuss the work they have accomplished toward establishing a mandatory education program for our campus community, to begin in the fall of 2019.

7:30 p.m., Tucci Stadium – Women's Lacrosse vs. Illinois State University (Scrimmage)

Wednesday, April 3

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Hart Career Center, Welcome Center – Hart Career Center Walk-In Wednesday – Bring your resume (electronic or paper) and have Hart Career Center staff review it, ask a quick question about Handshake or get help setting up your profile. (Closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m.)

11 a.m., CNS C101 – Faculty Meeting

Thursday, April 4

4 p.m., Basement, Evelyn Chapel – ReligiosiTEA: IWU's Weekly Interfaith Dialogue – Join Evelyn Chapel and IWU Interfaith for another ReligiosiTEA Religious Literacy and Dispelling Myths conversation as Ivana Valencia '21 presents on the Jehovah's Witness tradition, beliefs, and practices. All are welcome.

6 p.m., Davidson Room, Memorial Center – 3D: Experiences of Native American Women – Amanda Wesche '20 will lead a presentation on the underrepresented multitude of stories that highlight the various experiences of indigenous women in our nation. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity as part of the Diversity, Dialogue, and Dignity (3D) Series.

7 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, The Ames Library – International Film Series: "Breaking with Old Ideas" – Presented by Professor of History Tom Lutze.

8 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall – Guest Artist: Silvan Negrutiu, piano

Friday, April 5

12 p.m., Ironwood Golf Course, Normal – Men's Golf - IWU Invitational (day 1)

4 p.m., CNS C101 and Hansen Student Center (reception) – Faculty Colloquium & Reception  

7:30 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall – Wind Ensemble

Saturday, April 6

9 a.m., Ironwood Golf Course, Normal – Men's Golf - IWU Invitational (day 2)

10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Admitted Student Day II – Students who are admitted to Illinois Wesleyan University are invited to hear from alumni, faculty and current students about the distinctive characteristics of IWU.

10 a.m., Beadles-Morse Courts, Bloomington – Men's Tennis vs. Carthage College

1 p.m., IWU Softball Field – Softball vs. Wheaton College (doubleheader) – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.

8 p.m., Shirk Center – Big Show - Travis Porter and Kyle
Tickets are available free with an IWU ID (or for $20) in the Dugout, Memorial Center:

Monday, April 1 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, April 4 – 2-4 p.m.
Friday, April 5 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Sunday, April 7

9 a.m., Beadles-Morse Courts – Men's Tennis vs. Carroll University

12 p.m., IWU Softball Field – Softball vs. Augustana College (doubleheader) – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.

3 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall – Faculty Chamber Music Recital

6 p.m., Davidson Room, Memorial Center – Student Senate Meeting

Monday, April 8

Through April 24, Merwin Gallery, Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building – 32nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition

9 a.m.-4 p.m. (also Tuesday, April 9), Hansen Student Center – Cap and Gown Pickup for Graduating Seniors in the Class of 2019 – This regalia is to be worn at the Honors Convocation on Wednesday, April 10 and Commencement on Sunday, May 5.

• Director of Conference Services Michelle Wu was elected to the Board of Directors for the Association of Collegiate Conference and Event Directors, International. She will serve a 4-year term, effective beginning at the annual conference that took place March 24 - 27 in Pittsburgh.
  
  
• R. Forrest Colwell Endowed Chair and Professor of English James Plath taught a four-session class on John Updike for Illinois State University's Academy of Seniors, titled "Writer John Updike and the Three Great Secrets: Art, Religion and Sex."