We are saddened to announce the passing of William “Bill” Tweedell ’76. Bill passed away on May 4, 2017 of congestive heart failure. Bill worked in accounting, most recently as Controller at Grand Products in Des Plaines, IL. He is survived by his wife (Cynthia Benn, class of 1976) and two grown children, Rebecca and Matthew (wife Karina).
Patty Johanson ’79 was featured in the Herald-Whig Newspaper where she talks about her journey of becoming the first female to serve as the lead pastor for her church. You can read about it here.
A fellow alum Thomas Cunnington ’77, Associate Judge, has announced his intention to seek election.
You can read more about Thomas here.
Good luck, Thomas!
Wayne Messmer ’72 shared his story of being a blue-collar kid on the Chicago South Side, transformed into an Illinois Wesleyan alumni success as a professional speaker, singer, broadcaster, author and actor. He shared his story of sudden, unexpected change which nearly cost him his life and his voice. Through that experience, Wayne learned what it takes to come out on the other side of change and trauma to help others do the same and realize the true spirit of a Champion. His presentation, entitled “From Wesleyan to the World Series”, may be viewed below.
Wayne Messmer – From Wesleyan to the World Series from IWU Video on Vimeo.
We are sorry to announce the passing of Joyce Henderson ’73. Joyce passed away on May 1, 2017.
You can view the obituary here.
The members of Iota Zeta Chapter, ret. of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold a reunion during IWU Homecoming Weekend October 13-17, 2017. Please join us on Friday, October 13 at 5pm at Tommy’s or Saturday, October 14, at 2 pm in the Ames Library Rotunda (top floor) as we remember and celebrate all Illinois Wesleyan University sorors. Iota Zeta chapter was established on the IWU campus in 1972.
You can register now here
A few noteworthy events:
You can see the full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events here