Virginia Orr ’76, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, received the CIA Office of General Counsel’s Kathy Stewart Award, recognizing CIA attorneys who show dedication, commitment and genuine care for others. You can read more about Virginia’s accomplishment here.
Congratulations, Virginia!
Back to College Class: Dr. Steve Doran ’79 – Haiti from IWU Video on Vimeo.
Steve Doran ’79 held a Back to College Class at homecoming titled “Haiti.” In this class, Steve gave an overview of the history of Haiti and discussed the unique challenges and rewarding experiences of his work in the communities there.
Dr. Steve Doran ’79, an oral surgeon in Bloomington, Illinois, will be presented the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award at Homecoming on October 5th at the Alumni Awards Ceremony at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Center’s, Young Main Lounge. This award is presented to an alumnus or alumna who has made a distinguished contribution to society, has achieved distinction in his or her profession, or has demonstrated civic leadership.
In 2011, the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) presented Doran with the President’s Award for outstanding contributions to the dental profession. Since then, he has made 12 oral surgery mission trips to Haiti and Honduras, in addition to his participation in the Gary S. Johnson ’71 free extraction clinic and four ISDS Mission of Mercy clinics. He presently serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal and John Scott Health Services.
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Congratulations Steve!
Tom Bost ’78 was a former Drama Major at Illinois Wesleyan University. He now lives in Rocklin, CA where he teaches drama and English and performs in the Sacramento area.
Tom was recently nominated for an “Elly”, a performing award for best supporting actor in a comedy. There are over 50 professional and nonprofessional regional and community theaters in the general Sacramento area.
Duck Hunter Shoots Angel is the production that Tom performed in as the Supporting Male.
Congratulations Tom!
Illinois Wesleyan and Delta Omicron Sigma Chapter were well-represented at the National Triennial Conference of Delta Omicron, in July 2018, in the Orlando, Florida, area. Among those in attendance were (from left): Brenda Maurer Dannewitz ’77, Fern Noth, Jennifer Klafeta ’88, Victoria Morford ’20, Jake Scheuring ’20 and Matthew Neylon ’11
David Darling ’79, a partner/shareholder in the law firm Stone & Johnson, Chtd, in Chicago, IL. has been nominated by his peers and selected as one of Illinois Leading Lawyers in Construction Law in 2018. Dave concentrates his practice in construction law, product liability, transportation and general negligence defense work in civil litigation.
Congrats to Debbie Burt-Frazier ’75 on the birth of her new grandson, Tiny Titan Avery James Frazier! He was 7 lbs, 5 oz.
Happy Summer Days, Titans. Here is hoping that you have been enjoying a sweltering, yet surprising pleasant couple of months. Your Fourth of July was surely a star-spangled event with; cool drinks, good eats and fireworks!
Please, plan to attend, if in the Chicago area, the annual Minority Alumni Network picnic, on Sunday, August 5th. This year, as in 2016 it will be held at the home of Genie and Dave Darling ’79, in Tinley Park, Illinois. As always, a great time will be had by all, with great food and terrific company. Go to TitanPride.com to register your attendance. See you there!
Well, Titans gotta run, air-conditioning awaits. Please, continue to have a wonderful summer!
Michele (Millotte) Doss ’76 competed in the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Dragon Boat Festival, held in Florence, Italy, in July 2018. Michele was a member of the Sarasota, Florida-based team, Survivors in Sync, which finished fourth out of more than 120 boats. The race along the Arno River was very close, with Michele’s team finishing just 1.5 seconds behind the winning team in the 500-meter race. Dragon Boat paddling has become a rehabilitation therapy activity for tens of thousands of men and women who have undergone surgery, and over 3,000 breast cancer survivors participated in the IBCPC Dragon Boat Festival this year.
Congratulations, Michele!