Emmy-winning actor Richard Jenkins ’69 discussed his role as a CIA veteran with trust issues in the new Epix spy drama, Berlin Station.  He was also interviewed by Assignment X.

Please click on the following to view interviews

http://www.providencejournal.com/entertainmentlife/20161013/ri-actor-richard-jenkins-plays-it-cool-in-berlin-station

https://www.assignmentx.com/2016/berlin-station-richard-jenkins-on-new-epix-series-exclusive-interview/

Denny Matthews ’66 was honored as Illinois Wesleyan’s Distinguished Alumnus during Homecoming in October.  He also reunited with members of the undefeated 1965 Titan football team.  Denny has been the radio voice of the Kansas City Royals for 48 years!   Please click on the attached link for more information. http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/columnists/kindred/kindred-great-ride-rolls-toward-for%20matthews/article_5d05a091-358d-5365-89b7-82994d853b8b.html

John writes that he sang for an audition for the TV program “The Voice” last spring.  He writes that “Even though I wasn’t chosen (6000 people competed), it was the second most fun thing I ever did.”

Linda Bates, a drama major from the class of ’67 writes

“After studying acting at Wesleyan I went on to a career in journalism, something I never planned but just stumbled upon.  I retired in 2010, a good time to leave the newspaper business, known politely as a “sunset industry.”  Since high school I had always enjoyed singing and performing and after retirement I was able to devote more time to this hobby.  Last year I realized my dream of recording a CD spanning the years and styles of music I’ve done, accompanied by friends whom I played with over the years.  The CD is called Just Friends and was recorded and engineered by Brad Turner, one of Canada’s (where I now live) top musicians.  Anyone interested can listen to a track or download a track at http://cdbaby.com/lindabates

I enjoyed listening to the CD.  Thanks for sharing, Linda

William is offering a full classical Recital this week, Friday the 4th of November at North Park University
on Chicago’s near North side, at Foster and Spaulding ( near Pulaski ).  The Recital begins at 7:30
pm, and admission is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for students.  This program will be followed the next
day, Saturday the 5th at the same venue with a Masterclass — all are welcome to attend.

FIJI brothers enjoy breakfast during celebration of 150 years at IWU.

Bill Pfeiffer ’69; Randy Dewar ’68; Terrie Troxel ’68; Jim Kent ’69