On Monday, July 23, 2018, four members of the Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) will be performing two string trios by Lisa Renee Ragsdale ’72, as well as two other contemporary string quartets by two other composers. Lisa wrote the first piece in 2013 and the second in 2017. Both compositions feature themes that support the science behind climate change. The event begins at 7 PM with a discussion about climate change by Barry N. Rock, Professor Emeritus, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. After this, members of the Orchestra will perform a String Quartet by Joel Love followed directly with two new String Trios by Lisa Renee Ragsdale. The final work will be a Quartet by David Balakrishnan; his “Tree of Life” Quartet. The event ends at 10 PM. More information can be found at “Portsmouth, NH Events”.

Congratulations, Lisa!

Class of 1972

Tuesday, April 3rd is our day of giving at Illinois Wesleyan and this year’s theme is
Think Bigger! 
Not only is April 3rd a day for giving, it’s a day to celebrate IWU and everything that makes it special. Last year, our class had six donors, and our total raised was $925. Let’s try for ten contributors this year. Our class goal is $1,050. For comparison, the class of 1971 had ten donors last year, and their gifts totaled $10,250. Are you all in for Wesleyan this year? 

Please encourage your classmates to join you in being #AllInForWesleyan! 

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I’d like to echo Steve’s  comments. This time of year, most of us are deluged with appeals from worthy causes. In addition, many of us volunteer with nonprofit organizations that play vital roles in our local communities. But a gift to Illinois Wesleyan is different, because higher education is different–it’s an investment in the future of our greater society and our global community. Strong alumni support sends a personal message to today’s students who are walking the same pathways you did. Please consider a gift to IWU as part of your year-end giving plans.

Spotted in the crowd at the Cubs-Cardinals baseball game were: Ann Harding, retired Director of Alumni Relations; Dave Darling ’79; and Wayne Messmer ’72, IWU Distinguished Alum 2017. Wayne will be honored during Homecoming Weekend (and Wayne’s 45th Class Reunion).