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Mary Kate (Katie) Reeder Fraley ’58

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Greetings IWU Alums!
What a challenge this pandemic has presented! I have followed all the campus news as our grandson, Samuel Soto, graduated with the class of 2020. Congratulations to the class and to the faculty for their classy virtual graduation.  I am thankful for my 53 years in the education field(both in the classroom & on my district’s school. board). My best to all presently working to provide the best possible education.
Mary Kate (Katie) Reeder Fraley, Class of 1958

John H. Nisbet ’50

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John H. Nisbet ’50 passed from this life on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.  He served the United States Army during WW II. He was a newspaper editor and writer for the Washington (D.C.) Star, the Bellows Falls (VT) Times, and the New Britain (CT) Herald. In 1959-60, he built Tamarack Lodge, a resort hotel at Mt. Snow, VT, which he owned and managed for 25 years before retiring.

Engaging with IWU Virtually

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Here are ways to virtually engage with IWU and fellow Titans:

  • Performances from IWU alumni, students and faculty
    Contact us at iwualum@iwu.edu if you have a virtual performance to share. Follow the School of Theatre Arts Facebook page for posts about performances by students and alumni.
  • Back to College Classes
    Check out videos of previous classes featuring alumni.
  • Take part in Titan Talks: Webinar Series
    We are excited to launch this series featuring alumni, faculty and staff.
  • Start a Titan Group
    Have you been wanting to start a book club? Let us know at iwualum@iwu.edu and we can help connect you to other interested alumni.
  • IWU Social Media
    Follow Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Association social media for the latest updates and announcements – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
  • Virtual Titan Connections
    We miss connecting with Titans in person, but we would love to see photos or videos from your virtual connections. Show your Titan pride and tag IWU Alumni Association (@IWU_AlumniAssoc) on Twitter and (@illinoiswesleyanalumni) on Facebook. You can also post in your Regional Alumni Chapter’s Facebook group, reunion group, or affinity group.
  • Titan Challenges
    Challenge your fellow Titans to a virtual 5K or fitness challenge. Be sure to wear your favorite Titan gear and share a photo on social media or you can send it to iwualum@iwu.edu.

Titans Supporting Titans

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Ways to Support Fellow Titans
    1. To share a word of support for your classmates at this time, submit a post to your class newsletter by emailing your editor or if your class does not have an editor, send your post to classnews@iwu.edu.
    2. You can provide support to the Titan Student Emergency Fund. This fund will provide relief to students with needs such as housing, travel, moving and storage, transportation and vehicle repair, and technology needs related to remote learning.
    3. If you have expertise or a career opportunity that you can share with students, please connect with a Hart Career Center staff member for a phone or video appointment through a Handshake account here. You can also post job and internship opportunities on the site. View FAQs here.
    4. University Archives & Special Collections wants to hear your experiences and reflections to keep a historical record of the impact of the pandemic on the Illinois Wesleyan community, you can learn more here.
    5. Assist the IWU Admissions team in student recruitment efforts. Our alumni are the best and most qualified to meet with prospective students to share your IWU experience. Sign up here: Titan Alumni Ambassadors.
    6. You can see more ideas here.

Bob Riseling ’59

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On 21 November I performed with three others on A Guest Artist Recital of clarinet chamber works at Western University, London, Ontario, CANADA. Three of the works on the program were written for me. Invited to Arizona State University, I spoke to clarinet doctoral candidates about commissioning composers for new works and gave a master class for the clarinet students on 4 December. The next night I performed the MOTOR CITY MEMOIR by Alan Torok (US Premier), 10 autobiographical movements accompanied by powerful videos about growing up in Detroit in the 1960s.

Cecilia Nettleton ’59

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I regret to inform you of the unfortunate passing of Cecilia Nettleton on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Memorial services for Mrs. Nettleton will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, September 20, 2019 at Park Point Village Community Room, 3025 Chesbrough Boulevard Rock Hill, SC 29732. Visitation with family and friends will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Nettleton’s name to Illinois Wesleyan University, Office of Advancement Department, Music Department, 1312 Park Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61702.  You may read her full obituary here.

All In for Wesleyan

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On April 11, alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff, and friends of IWU show your pride and support by being All In for Wesleyan. During this 24-hour giving day, let’s unlock opportunities together – you are key to our success!

Be All In, All Day, make an additional gift at iwu.edu/all-in and spread the word on social media using#AllInforWesleyan. Check out our social media toolkit!