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All In for Wesleyan Becomes a Tradition in 2015

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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

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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

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Stanley Cade ’67 has informed us on his current life.
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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.

Charles D. Hawker, Ph.D. ’62

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Congratulations to Charles D. Hawker, Ph.D. ’62!  Charles has been selected as a 2015 recipient of the Fraternity’s Significant Sig Award. The Significant Sig Award is Sigma Chi’s highest recognition for achievement in a brother’s professional career and civic endeavors.

Congratulations Charles!

Mike Wolcott ’65: 50th Reunion Memories

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It is hard to believe it has been 50 years since we graduated

After graduation from IWU I got my PhD in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.  I then did a 2 year post-doctoral fellowship at the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in Birmingham.  After which I remained on the Department of Microbiology faculty for 4 years.  Louisiana State University opened a new Medical School in Shreveport in 1975 and I moved my lab there in 1976.  After 33 years at LSUS Medical School doing immunology and cancer research, teaching, and ‘raising’ graduate students I retired as Professor Emeritus from the Department of Microbiology in 2009 but still live in Shreveport.

Since retiring Becky and I travel extensively in our RV, kayak – somewhat calmer rivers now as a deference to age, and do some wind surfing – again deferring to somewhat less intense winds.

 

Mike Wolcott
6144 S. Lakeshore Drive
Shreveport, LA 71119

Cell Phone: 318-458-6073
email: mwolco@yahoo.com

Bev (Wrinkler) Houghton ’65: 50th Reunion Memories

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I left Illinois after graduation and headed for Southern California where I began my nursing career in a local hospital working nights, of course.  I married, spent a few years in Ohio, had a daughter, and then returned to Long Beach, CA.   My nursing career covered 40 years of full time work which included supervisory roles in hospitals, managing clinic operations, and 14 years working for the military health care contractors, managing offices in local military bases. I received my Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of Laverne.  In 1981 I joined the Army National Guard and served over 20 years in the National Guard and Army Reserve retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.   Milt and I have been married for 24 years and collectively we have 3 children and 2 grandchildren.  I am currently active in my community, church and a number of veteran organizations. I enjoy traveling, reading, spending time with grandchildren and going to hockey games routing for the Anaheim Ducks.

Thank You From IWU

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February 16th is Thank A Giver Day — a day when the Illinois Wesleyan campus community celebrates the generosity of our supporters. We celebrate Thank A Giver Day on February 16th because at this point we’re 70% of the way through the school year. Since tuition covers 70% of the total cost of an IWU education, it’s a fitting time to draw attention to the fact that outside support from alumni and friends of the University plays a key role in delivering the kind of educational experience we expect from our alma mater.
Last year, over 8,000 people made gifts to Illinois Wesleyan University and, regardless of the size, each and every one played a role in keeping Illinois Wesleyan strong. If you would like to take a moment to make your annual gift, we invite you to do so at iwu.edu/give.
Go Titans!
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