For the second straight year, Illinois Wesleyan's job placement ranks No. 1 in Illinois and No. 7 in the U.S., according to Zippia's 2021 "Best Colleges for Getting a Job" list, based on Department of Education College Scorecard data.

Members of the University and local community are invited to participate in the 2021 McLean County Heart Walk on Sunday, Sept. 26, organized by the American Heart Association and held on Illinois Wesleyan's campus for the first time.

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Through Oct. 7, Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building – Art Exhibits –

Merwin Gallery – Pattie Chalmers: Imperfect Ramblings (ceramic sculpture);

Wakeley Gallery – Sculptural Print (A selection of artist’s books from IWU’s archives)

6 p.m., Room 218, Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building – Stellaccio Lecture & Opening Reception for Art Exhibitions – Pattie Chalmers, whose Imperfect Ramblings (ceramic sculpture) is on display in the Merwin Gallery, will present the Stellaccio Lecture. The Anthony E. Stellaccio Visiting Artists Fund was created by Cherie (Egbers) Stellaccio ’66, a longtime vocal instructor at the Johns Hopkins University Peabody Conservatory, and her son, ceramic artist Anthony E. Stellaccio.

11:10 a.m., Zoom – Faculty Meeting 

3 p.m., Neis Field – Women's Soccer vs Simpson – Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/

4-6 p.m., IDEA Center – Maker Space Workshop – Free event, open to all students, faculty and staff; 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 3-D printers, Sewing Machines, Laser Cutters, Embroidery Equipment, Vinyl Printing and so much more... Come check us out and let’s create something!

5:45 p.m., Maxwell Park, Normal – Men's & Women's Cross Country - Titan Opener 

7 p.m., Shirk Center – Women's Volleyball vs Illinois College – Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/

7:30 p.m., Neis Field – Men's Soccer vs WashU – Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/

11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Also Friday, Sept. 3), Dugout, Memorial Center – CAB Cookies – Students are invited to come grab some cookies to celebrate the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in the Memorial Center during lunch.

5-7 p.m. (Also Friday, Sept. 3), Nell Eckley Lounge, Memorial Center – Pride Alliance Gender Affirming Clothing Drive – Pride Alliance will be accepting laundered clothing, excluding undergarments and socks. Accessories are also accepted.  

6 p.m., Young Main Lounge, Memorial Center – Speaker Khalid Yaya Long presents "AN ARCHITECT OF BLACK FEMINIST THEATRE: Glenda Dickerson, Transnational Feminism, and The Kitchen Prayer Series" – Dr. Long will examine the work of Black Feminist iconic theatre director, folklorist, adaptor, writer, choreographer, actor, black theatre organizer, and educator Glenda Dickerson, and will put Dickerson's work in context to Black Feminist theory. This free public lecture is sponsored by the School of Theatre Arts.

7 p.m., Hansen Student Center – Art & Ice Cream – Kick off the long weekend with ice cream sundaes and different art projects in the Hansen Student Center! Paint by number, coloring books, and other fun projects will be available.

Sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement.

1:30 p.m., Tucci Stadium – Football vs Franklin – Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/