March 3, 2025

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Hear from Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology Todd Fuist about what sets Illinois Wesleyan apart when it comes to studying sociology and criminology.

A Passion for Piano Unites Wells '27, Killey '99 During Concerto-Aria Performance 

When Benjamin Killey '99 learned that Matt Wells '27 had been selected to perform a piano solo at Illinois Wesleyan’s annual Henry Charles Memorial Concerto-Aria event, he booked a plane ticket.

“That sort of performance needs to be seen,” said Killey, who lives in Seattle, Washington.

February Campus Catch-Up

Although it’s the shortest month of the year, the Illinois Wesleyan community managed to pack many experiences into the month of February. Check out a few of the monthly highlights here!

The Pantagraph

Bloomington mayoral candidates joined a panel hosted by Illinois Wesleyan students on Sunday, March 2, in the Memorial Center.

Patch

Jennifer Legris '04 was appointed head dean at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park.

The Pantagraph

Stacey Olsen '88 worked as a nurse for 30 years before turning her sweet tooth for cupcakes and bundt cakes into a new career as a franchise owner with Crumbl Cookies in Normal.

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Campus Weekly is an electronic newsletter from Illinois Wesleyan's Office of Communications, edited by Julia Perez, assistant director of communications. To submit items of interest, email webedit@iwu.edu.