Let’s Move the Tommymometer to the Top!

Illinois Wesleyan’s fiscal year end is quickly approaching on July 31. Have you shown your Titan Pride by making a gift this year?

Check out the new Tommymometer to see where we stand by clicking here.

If you have already made a gift this year, thank you! If you have not yet made your gift, there is still time for you to make a difference this year.

By making your gift before July 31, you will not only add to the Tommymometer for alumni donors, but you will help to keep current Illinois Wesleyan students enrolled and our alma mater strong. The percentage of alumni donors is important to IWU because outside organizations view it as a metric to measure alumni satisfaction. It affects Illinois Wesleyan’s rankings, bond rating, and ability to earn grants.

Thank you for doing your part to fill the Tommymometer before July 31 and keep Illinois Wesleyan moving forward!

Joann Goetzinger ’60

Joann has an art studio at 101 W Monroe in downtown Bloomington. She works in acrylic on wood and metal abstract wall pieces. She is open First Fridays from 5-8 pm and on Saturdays May through October from 9 am till 1 pm. She would like to see anyone who could stop by.

Joann Goetzinger

 

John Rudzinski ’65: 50th Reunion Memories

After graduation, Dr. Lewis Whikehart invited me to do graduate work at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, where he was teaching.  After two grueling and challenging years I received my Master of Music in Vocal Performance in 1967.

Right after graduation I married Bonnie Lobianco an SAI and we began our teaching/performing careers.  I was performing as a tenor soloist in recitals, oratorios and operas throughout the United States; while teaching school. My first position was at Rock Valley Community College in Rockford,Illinois. Then I took a leave of absence and studied at the Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison.  Had a terrific voice teacher and great opportunities to perform.  We moved to Northfield , MN, where I taught at Carleton and St Olaf colleges. During that tenure, I sang with the MN Orchestra, the Detroit Symphony, and in the Aspen Music Festival Chamber Choir

Our son, Andrew, was born in 1970 and our daughter Nancy in 1974.  Bonnie became full time MOM, but accompanied me on occasion.

In 1979 we made a “BIG” move to Scottsdale, AZ. Where I began a new career –church ministry:  First, Youth Ministry and then Music Ministry.  For the past 15 years I have been a Dir. of Music for a large Catholic Parish in Shawnee, KS.—  Enjoying conducting and teaching some talented vocalists. I have also taught at Avila Univ. and Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO.

We have two grandchildren, Natalie, thirteen, and Peter, three, who live “too far away” in Jacksonville, FL.  Our two miniature poodles keep us very active and happy. J

THIS WAS FUN REVIEWING THE PAST 50 YEARS.  Also, it is time for retirement.  HA!

I have been back to campus.  One of my voice students graduated from Wesleyan and is now on Broadway!

 

God bless,

John Rudzinski

All In for Wesleyan Becomes a Tradition in 2015

On AI'm-All-In-For-Wesleyan-icon 2014pril 9, Titans of all generations pulled together and showed their pride on the third annual All In For Wesleyan. More than 1,800 gifts of all sizes from 49 states and 17 countries totaled over $500,000 in support of Illinois Wesleyan University and our students. Our collective philanthropy served as an inspiration to the next generation as All In For Wesleyan firmly established itself as an Illinois Wesleyan tradition, both on campus and off. The classes from 1960-1969 had 156 donors on April 9th and donations totaling $76,523.00.

Thank you 1960-1969 Alumni for being “all in” all the time, and for continuing to make Illinois Wesleyan one of your giving priorities. If you have already made your gift this year, thank you! If you have not made your gift this year, I hope that you will join me as a donor and put us one more gift closer to our participation goal. You can make your gift by visiting iwu.edu/give. It is your support that keeps Illinois Wesleyan strong, and develops the next generation of leaders.

Your partner in support,

Van Miller ‘04

Director of Annual Giving

Ellen Veden ’61

Ellen recently retired from the global broadcast television industry and has rekindled her passion for painting and drawing. Since January 2015, Ellen has been in 6 local art shows and 2 juried shows. Presently she is exhibiting her work at the Trenton Museum, Trenton, NJ. She sends thanks to Fred Brian who saw the potential in her and Rupert Kilgore, for the love for art history.

Veden '61

Stanley Cade ’67

Stanley Cade ’67 has informed us on his current life.
stan cade '67
Stan is a proud graudate of the IWU School of Music, and after teaching music for 39 years he remains active with a few private students of trombone and tuba, and performs with a local community band.  He was very proud to see the School of Music featured in the University Magazine.