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Campus Weekly

August 8, 2016 - Published biweekly in the summer

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community
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Campus News
Irv and MarthaSummer Eckley Scholars Develop Research Skills
Five Illinois Wesleyan students who were selected as Eckley Scholars are tackling issues ranging from stroke rehabilitation to sexual violence on college campuses.
RioIllinois Wesleyan Student Volunteering at Olympics
Juntian Wei '19 is participating in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as a volunteer.
GretaFranklin to Direct Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Greta Franklin has been named director of Illinois Wesleyan's Office of Diversity and Inclusion, replacing Brandon Common, who was promoted to Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Life.
Jam SessionThis Summer at Wesleyan
See this summer in photos, and you'll see that Titans pursued their passions both here in Bloomington and far beyond the gates of campus.
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Titan Athletics
  • TommyThe women's outdoor track team was chosen as the Division III Scholar Team of the Year and also earned All-Academic Team honors for the 2015-16 NCAA Division III Track & Field seasons. Max Leonard '16 was named the Male Scholar Athlete of the Year for NCAA Division III Outdoor Field, and Amelia Glueck '18 was named the Female Scholar Athlete of the Year.

  • Eight individuals and the men's basketball team have been recognized for academic achievement by The National Association of Basketball Coaches.
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Upcoming

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Ongoing

Merwin & Wakeley Galleries – Exhibit “Alpha and Omega” will be on display through Sept. 1.

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Titans In The News
The (Louisville) Courier-Journal
 
"One of the most extensive and eloquent archives on the subject of Muhammad Ali is now in the possession of Illinois Wesleyan University," donated by 1963 alum and Hall of Fame sportswriter Dave Kindred.
 
Chicago Tribune
 
With a passion for the environment, Dominic Gambaiani '19 rescues and re-purposes everything he can from dumpster dives – including edibles.
 
(Decatur) Herald & Review
 

IWU accounting alumna Carrie Jassman '90 joined the Busey Wealth Management Team as a tax specialist.

The (Logan, Utah) Herald Journal
 
Illinois Wesleyan's Saundra DeAthos and her husband, Harold Meers, are enjoying time on the Utah Festival Opera stage this summer.
 
The Pantagraph
 
The St. Jude Telethon, broadcast from Illinois Wesleyan's Shirk Center and with IWU representatives answering calls, set a fundraising record.
 
 
 


More Titans in the News
Kudos
  • Sharon Hahs '69 announced her plans to retire as president of Northeastern Illinois University after nearly a decade at the helm.
     
More Research & Creative Activity
Colleagues
Welcome New Employees

Mary Frahm started Aug. 1 as the Assistant to the Athletic Director/Assistant Volleyball Coach, a grant-funded position.


Tommy Gilbert started Aug. 1 as the Assistant Swimming/Diving Coach, a new position.


Susan High started Aug. 1 as the Costume Shop Supervisor in the School of Theatre Arts, replacing Jeanne Oost.

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Campus Weekly is an electronic newsletter from Illinois Wesleyan's Office of Communications, edited by Ann Aubry, assistant director for electronic communications. To submit items of interest, email webedit@iwu.edu. See an archive of past editions.
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