We are sorry to announce the passing of Joyce Henderson ’73. Joyce passed away on May 1, 2017.
You can view the obituary here.
Joyce Henderson ’73
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Reunion
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.
Homecoming 2017
Homecoming 2017 is right around the corner!
You can register now here
A few noteworthy events:
- Back to College Classes Friday and Saturday – The Ames Library, Beckman Auditorium
- Family Fun on the Quad Saturday 8:30-11 – Eckley Quadrangle
- Titan Tailgate Featuring Local Food Trucks Saturday 10AM-1PM – Shirk Center Parking Lot
- “Club Tommy” Saturday, 6-9pm (Cost: $20) – Young Main Lounge in the Memorial Center
You can see the full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events here
Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas ’76
Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas ’76 has been elected as the president of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW). The NFPW is an organization consisting of men and women pursuing careers in communications. Congratulations Marianne!
From left: Katherine Keniston (Oregon) Secretary; Marianne Wolf-Astrauskas (Illinois) President; Marsha Hoffman (Iowa) Immediate Past-President; Karen Rowley (Louisiana) Treasurer and Gwen Larson (Kansas) Vice President
Patrick Drazen ’74
Patrick Drazen (’74) has recently had his third book published by Hamilton Press. Titled “Holy Anime! Japan’s View of Christianity”, it examines Christianity’s status as a minority religion in Japan and the liberties that are taken in portraying it in manga (comic books) and anime (cartoons). Congratulations, Patrick!
Dr. Lynn Bertholf Westcot
Dr. Lynn Bertholf Westcot, a faculty member in the School of Nursing from 1969-1978 and the daughter of former IWU president the late Lloyd Bertholf, died on July 31.
Here is a link to her obituary –
William Carey ’73
William Carey (‘73) recently published a book of illustrations and haiku, A Ghost Walking Through a Dream: a curious collection of haiku and illustrations. William who has made his living as both as a graphic designer and fine artist, began writing haiku 20 years ago commuting on the train into Chicago. He then began combining the haiku and the illustrations which now populate the book. He shows his work at galleries and reads his poetry at the Raue Theater in Crystal Lake, IL. The book is available at Amazon.com. Congratulations, William!
Hudson Venerable ’77
Hud Venerable (’77) was named the new athletic director at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. Congratulations, Hud!
Here is a link to the article- http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/venerable-thrilled-to-land-central-catholic-a-d-post/article_fe6ef91f-e928-510b-9a46-87311d87b1ea.html
Hud Venerable ’77
Jack Sikma ’77
Jack Sikma (’77), a seven-time National Basketball Association all-star, was one of 12 people chosen as 2017 inductees for the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Jack!
Here is a link to the article – http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/illinois-wesleyan/iwu-s-sikma-tabbed-for-small-college-hall-of-fame/article_e671c597-a337-51e0-bf8f-b9d01d51cbe7.html
Jack Sikma ’77
William “Dave” Beadles ’75
William “Dave” Beadles, ’75, is in his 34th year as an agent for State Farm in Colorado Springs and recently completed his 7th Professional Designation, AAMS or Accredited Asset Management Specialist.
Dave is also entering his third summer as a “VIP” (Volunteer in Park) at Rocky Mountain National Park. Congratulations on all your recent successes, Dave!
