In the past two years we’ve witnessed the Titan community come together in new ways to share stories, expertise, and friendship. However, we have long awaited the chance to welcome you back to campus for a true Illinois Wesleyan Homecoming! We look forward to sharing a meal, a drink, and a story with all of you in person, September 23-25, 2022.
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Fall brings Homecoming and Homecoming brings memories of our years at IWU
IWU Homecoming, 2017. Titan Reunions. The Kings, Rick ’67 and Cheryl ’68.
IWU Homecoming, 2017. Titan Reunions. Eldridge Gilbert ’67 and Peggy Harmon ’67. Thelma Gilbert ’67, back to camera.
IWU Homecoming, 2017. Titan Reunions. Lynn Stickler Leipold ’67, husband John Leipold and Martha Watson Violett ’67.
IWU Homecoming, 2017. Titan Reunions. The class of 1967, 50th reunion.
IWU Homecoming, 2017. Titan Reunions. Carol Pedigo Phoenix ’67, Joy Ramsey Franks ’67.
Eldridge Gilbert ’67 and Arthur Cheatham ’67 look over their yearbook during the 50th reunion at Bloomington Country Club.
As IWU celebrates Titans Around the World at Homecoming this weekend, we will also honor our alumni who served worldwide as veterans and first-responders, including Captain Ryan A. Beaupre ’95. We will remember Ryan and all veterans and first-responders who have given their lives in the service of others and our country. Presenting the colors will be American Legion Color Guard Post 635 Normal and Post 56 from Bloomington. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, October 14th at 12:45 p.m., prior to the Homecoming Football game at Tucci Stadium and will include the National Anthem sung by Wayne Messmer ’72. Classmates and friends can view the ceremony on streaming video live at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/.
You can register now here
A few noteworthy events:
You can see the full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events here
During IWU’s 2016 Homecoming Weekend, another Special event was held. The Alpha Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta held their Sesquicentennial Celebration. The Celebration was held at The Doubletree Hotel on 9-30 & 10-1. Over 230 members gathered Saturday night for dinner. Unless someone else can show otherwise, we believe we are the oldest Chapter of any Fraternity in the State of Illinois.
The following Brothers from the ’50 era are as follows:
Robert Carden ’52
Robert Hildebrand ’52
William Meister ’56
Dean Padgett ’58
Ronald Bell ’59
Roger Colton ’59
Roy Ferguson ’59
Dennis Mattix ’59
Gerald Philpott ’59
Greg Gardner ’60
Elvin Gentry ’60
Edward Martinez ’60
Robert Ward ’60
During the Celebration Marvin Bower ’45 was awarded the Diamond Owl for his 75 years in the Fraternity. There were 45 plus in attendance who have been members for more than 50 years. A great event for everyone in attendance!
Submitted by Jerry Philpott ’59
Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta celebrated 150 years on campus at Homecoming 2016. The FIJI Chapter was the first Greek Organization at IWU. More than 100 “old boys” returned to Bloomington for homecoming and joined with their undergraduate brothers in celebration of the event.
John Larsen ’67; Bob Hagerman ’67; Terrie Troxel ’68; Lee Oncken ’72; Jim Kent ’69; Jim Primm ’68; John Sorenson ’68; Randy Dewar ’68
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!
Click here to see an album of photos from the 50th Reunion.
If you would like to send us photos to add to the album or would like to help us add names to the individuals in the photos, please email our office at iwualum@iwu.edu.
Nancy Rhoads ’65 celebrating her 50th class reunion.
