Mohan Receives Second Fulbright Award
Ram Mohan, IWU's Wendell and Loretta Hess Professor of Chemistry, has been named a recipient of the United States' Fulbright-Nehru Award to India, in support of his work to promote green chemistry at Indian undergraduate colleges and universities.

Ethics Bowl Team Competes at Nationals
In preparation for competition at the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl, the Illinois Wesleyan Ethics Bowl team called upon alumni, friends of the University, faculty and staff to judge practice rounds leading up to Nationals, held March 2-3 in Baltimore.

Interfaith Summit Aims for 'Common Ground'
Illinois Wesleyan’s 2019 Interfaith Summit will feature Chris Stedman, author of Faitheist: How an Atheist Found Common Ground with the Religious, as keynote speaker and workshop leader for the second-annual event.

• The Illinois Wesleyan women's basketball team ended their season in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Division III Championships, falling to Wisconsin Lutheran College on Friday, March 1, at Schoenecker Arena on the campus of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.
• Four Titan swimmers will compete in the 2019 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships, March 20-23 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.
• Jessica Franklin '22 and Zach Anderson '20 will represent IWU in the NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Track and Field Indoor Track and Field Championships, March 8-9 at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Monday, March 4

12 p.m., Evelyn Chapel – A Gathering of Solidarity and Support – Members of the campus community are invited to a service of solidarity with, and support for, LGBTQ+ members of The United Methodist Church.

7 p.m., C101, CNS – Former White House Advisor to Discuss "Containing Climate Change"

7 p.m., Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center –  Jae Nichelle – The Campus Activities Board and Women of Color RSO will kick off Women of Color week with a performance by spoken word poet Jae Nichelle.

Tuesday, March 5

12 p.m. at Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center and 4 p.m. at C101, CNS – Campus Update – Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend an important budget update meeting. The same information will be provided at both meetings. Supervisors are asked to grant flexibility for employee lunch hours for those who plan to attend the noon session, and tables will be set up for any who wish to bring their lunch.

Wednesday, March 6

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

11 a.m., Evelyn Chapel – Ash Wednesday: An Ecumenical Service – All are welcome for Evelyn Chapel's annual Ecumenical Ash Wednesday service, led by Chaplain Elyse Nelson Winger and Fr. Doug Hennessy, as well as students from Titan Catholic and the Multifaith Ambassador Team.

4 p.m., Tucci Stadium – Women's Lacrosse vs. Wittenberg University – Live streaming video at www.iwu.edu/livesports.

Thursday, March 7

4 p.m., Basement, Evelyn Chapel – ReligiosiTEA: IWU's Weekly Interfaith Dialogue - Pizza and a Movie! – The campus community is invited to a screening and discussion of a 55-minute documentary entitled "Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story." Thurman was a Christian mystic, interfaith pioneer, and civil rights leader and mentor to many. Pizza will be served.

6 p.m., Davidson Room, Memorial Center – 3D: Women of Color – The Women of Color RSO will lead a discussion on current challenges and social justice issues faced by women of color in America today. Sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as part of the Diversity, Dialogue, and Dignity (3D) Series.

6-8:30 p.m., C101, CNS – NWS Skywarn Storm Spotter Training – NWS encourages anyone with an interest in public service to join the SKYWARN® program. Volunteers include police and fire personnel, dispatchers, EMS workers, public utility workers and other concerned private citizens. Individuals affiliated with hospitals, schools, churches and nursing homes or who have a responsibility for protecting others are also encouraged to become a spotter.

7 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, The Ames Library – International Film Series: "Grand Hotel" – Presented by Visiting Assistant Professor of German Jamie Zelechowski.

8 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall – New Music Cafe

SPRING BREAK

Friday, March 8 (5 p.m.) through Monday, March 18 (8 a.m.)

Monday, March 11

Staff Holiday - Spring Break – Campus Offices will be closed on the first day of Spring Break for a staff holiday.

For the remainder of the week, March 12-15, 4 o'clock office hours will be observed.

Thursday, March 14

12:10 p.m., Fifer Courtroom (2nd floor), McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington – Lunch and Learn: Assistant Professor of Biology Tyler Schwend

• With a victory against the University of Cincinnati on March 2, the Illinois Wesleyan Esports team has advanced to the North Conference playoffs. Illinois Wesleyan is one of 10 teams, out of 85, to qualify.
  
  
• Doug Stewart '73 was recognized for his community involvement with the Robert H. Michel Award, presented at the 121st annual George Washington Banquet on Feb. 25 at the Peoria Civic Center. The event, sponsored by the Creve Coeur Club of Peoria, featured guest speaker Mitch Daniels, president of Purdue University and former governor of Indiana. Stewart has played active roles in several community groups and events, including the Bielfeldt Foundation, OSF Healthcare System, Peoria Riverfront Museum, CEO Council and Heart of Illinois United Way. He has also served both his community and alma mater by hosting Illinois Wesleyan Peoria Connection alumni events for several years.