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Illinois Wesleyan News
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July 2016
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We hope you enjoy this edition of our campus newsletter, sharing important happenings at Illinois Wesleyan University and news about the Titan community. |
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Student Spotlight |
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 Committed Faculty Help Zhang Forge Her Own Path
Class of 2016 grad Ruomeng Zhang says she transformed from fear to confidence during her time at Illinois Wesleyan, thanks in part to close relationships with faculty who encouraged her varied talents. |
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Value of the Liberal Arts
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 U.S. News University Directory:
Study Links Liberal Arts to Success in Life
A study released this year showed adults with a liberal arts background had a 30-100% increased chance of having positions of leadership. It also found a higher likelihood of satisfaction and happiness among those who as undergraduates discussed issues with those who disagreed with them and had in-class discussions on varied viewpoints – all hallmarks of a liberal arts education. |
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| Scholarships |
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 Students Awarded Luis Leal Scholarships
Rachel Aron '16 and Kaitlyn O'Brien '19 will receive scholarships to carry out Hispanic Studies research off campus while enrolled in an IWU-affiliated program. |
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| Connecting College Majors to Careers |
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 Alumni Guide Students on Career Excursion
Illinois Wesleyan grads in a variety of careers shared their insights with students participating in the inaugural Career Immersion Excursion in Chicago. Over four days, students and alumni met at downtown offices – including Google’s Chicago headquarters – and in small social gatherings. |
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Titans In The News
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| The State Journal Register |
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Recent School of Music graduate Matthew Mason '16 is musical director for the Legacy Theatre's production of Sister Act. |
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| Chicago Tribune |
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School of Nursing alumnus
Susan Okuno-Jones '86 was appointed Vice President, Patient Care Services/Chief Nurse Executive at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. |
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| WJBC Radio |
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Continuing the succession plan that began with his appointment as CEO, Mike Tipsord '81 has been named Chairman of the Board at State Farm, following fellow Illinois Wesleyan alumnus Ed Rust Jr. '72. |
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