William Powers ’64, baritone, is currently singing with the Wichita Grand Opera in productions of Rigoletto and La Boheme, and will follow these productions with a solo vocal recital of operatic arias and selections from the Great American Songbook at the McPherson Opera House in McPherson, Kansas on Sunday afternoon, October 9th at 3:00 pm.
Ivan Maras ’63 was honored April 13,2016 Washington DC at the Congressional Award Ceremony for the 65th infantry Puerto Rican regiment that was awarded the gold medal (2nd highest award congress can award next to the medal of honor) for outstanding service during the Korean War.
Sharon Hahs ’69 is retiring as the President of Northeastern Illinois University.
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IWU Homecoming 2016 is September 30-October 2. We can’t wait to see you! The last date to register for Homecoming 2016 and your 50th Reunion is Friday, September 16.
Click here to download the 50 Year Reunion Book Survey. These are due August 31, in order for us to get these included in the 50 Year Reunion Book that you will receive at Homecoming. If you are unable to attend, but would still like a book, please send us your survey and we will mail a book to you after Homecoming.
If you have already registered, thank you! Remember to check in at Homecoming Headquarters in the Memorial Center to pick up your reunion ribbon and name tag. If you’d like to help reach out to classmates, please contact me at gresham@ccofdecatur.com.
Please see the full schedule and register here.
Here are some events you may want to consider:
This is just a sample of the activities available at Homecoming.
Go here to see the full list and register.
See you at Homecoming! Go Titans!
Show your Titan Pride!
From now through July 31, you can receive a pair of Illinois Wesleyan socks with your gift of $25 or more. All proceeds, unless otherwise designated, will support current students through the Wesleyan Fund.
These limited edition socks are only available through the end of the month.
Get yours by making a gift of $25 or more at titanpride.org/socks today!
(This offer only applies to individuals who make a gift of $25 or more by July 31. Limit 1 pair per donor.
Per IRS regulations, the $10 cost of the socks is not tax-deductible.)
Sportswriter Dave Kindred ’63, who was known by Muhammad Ali as “Louisville,” shared memories of Ali’s life. Also on WJBC Radio.
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Dave Kindred also donated a collection to the university’s archives, including work that he has done with Muhammad Ali.
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We are sorry to announce that Paul Cutlip ’69 passed away on April 9, 2013.
Dorothea Bilder ’62, artist and professor emeritus who taught printmaking, drawing and illustration at Northern Illinois University, will exhibit a series of dry pigment pastels titled “My Thoughts” at The Art Box in DeKalb from May 16 to June 9.
We are sorry to announce that Darby Brackenhoff ’66 passed away on April 15, 2016.
You can read her obituary here.
Dave Kindred ’63 came back to IWU to tell his story to alumni and current students.
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