Don Carlson ’69 received his Masters of Education Degree in Mathematics in 1969 through the National Science Foundation in conjunction with Illinois Wesleyan University. Don believes that his group was the last group to have this program. Also, his BSE in Mathematics and H&PE was from Illinois State Normal University, today known as just Illinois State University.

Thank you for sharing with us this gem of a memory, Don!

Emil Ludy ’61 and his lifelong love of hockey were featured in the Pantagraph last week.

You are an inspiration, Emil!

Emil Ludy and the Coupe Canada 150 Cup

Congratulations to Karla Barry ’69, who successfully defended her dissertation on December 13, 2019 and received her PhD in Organizations, Learning, Performance and Change from Colorado State University. This follows her M.A.C. from University of Denver, where she has been an adjunct professor for the last several years. She’s currently consulting with organizations on employee improvement interventions.

Linda Gitzendanner Hines AOPII ’68 and Stuart Hines OX ’67 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 6, 2019 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island MI followed by a trip through the Upper Peninsula and locks at Sault Set Marie MI.

The couple first met Oct 3, 1964 in front of Pfieffer Hall.  They were married Sep 6, 1969 following Stu’s discharge from the US Army after serving a year in Vietnam.

Linda spent several years raising their two children before taking advantage of her IWU degree in education where she enjoyed a satisfying career as a third grade teacher.  A major in business administration and a minor in insurance, Stu’s entire career was in the area of employee benefits before retiring in 2010 as the Employee Benefits Manager of the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District.  They currently reside in the St Louis area and enjoy time with their two children and four grandchildren.

Linda was thrilled last month when their granddaughter, Katie, pledged AOPII at Missouri State University. Katie’s pledging brought back many fun memories of Linda’s years in AOPII.

Both Linda and Stu reflect often on their happy days at IWU and continue to be grateful for the foundation IWU has provided them over the years.

Stuart Hines and Linda Gitzendanner enjoy their first date at the OX Bowery Brawl October 3, 1964

50 years later Linda and Stu toast to their anniversary Sep 6, 2019 at the Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI

Metropolitan Opera star William Powers ’64 performed at the Performing Arts Center of Harper College on September 17. William, a baritone, performed arias (in costume) and also selections from the Great American Songbook.

Congratulations on your performance, William!