Marsha Guenzler-Stevens ’78 was surprised on Friday, September 23 with the dedication and naming of a new room in the Adele Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland.
Marsha Guenzler-Stevens ’78 Surprised
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Dr. Ann Stroink ’76 Named 2016 Rock Doc
Dr. Ann Stroink ’76, a neurosurgeon with Central Illinois Neuro Health Sciences in Bloomington, will be among three doctors presented 2016 Rock Doc Awards by the Illinois CancerCare Foundation.
The 7th annual CUREageous event will be 6 to 11 p.m. Nov. 11 at Par-a-Dice Hotel in East Peoria.
Rock Doc Awards are presented to Central Illinois doctors who exhibit outstanding patient care and support research. Tickets are $125. Call 309-243-3437 for tickets.
Burton “Burt” Vincent ’71
We are sorry to announce that Burt Vincent ’71 passed away at the age of 67 in his sleep on September 1, 2016 due to diabetes complications. Burt finished his education in New York pursuing studies in film. A funeral will be held in Chicago on September 10, 2016.
Somewhere in a movie theater, there is an empty seat.
Annual August Picnic of the Network
The annual early August picnic of the Network (Minority Alumni Network) celebrated this year’s Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) students and SEP alumni in addition to welcoming incoming students to IWU. Eugenie and David Darling ’79 hosted more than 100 alumni, students, faculty, staff and parents. Inez Kitty White ’16 (left) photographs her son Malachi being held by SEP alumna Kamaya Thompson ’12. Myia Thompson ’11 is at far right.
Attention ’76 Graduates
All fellow 1976 graduates! This year is our 40th reunion celebration at Homecoming. There are a myriad of events at Homecoming this year. Check the Homecoming web page at this link.
I hope to see you there.
Bob Jackson
bob@jazzbob7.com
Michael Chivell ’76 Elected Chairman
Michael Chivell ’76 was elected chairman of the law firm, Armstrong Teasdale. He was previously a managing partner.
Chivell served as managing partner since 2007. He joined the firm in 1983 as an associate and in 1990 was elected partner. As chairman, Chivell focuses on client relations, strategic planning, community relations, and lateral recruitment.
Armstrong Teasdale is a law firm with offices across the United States and in China.
Correction:
Ray Bradford ’75 – Ray’s position title is Director of Programs, Entertainment Media. Sorry, Ray! DRBF
IWU Socks – 2 Weeks Only!
Show your Titan Pride!
From now through July 31, you can receive a pair of Illinois Wesleyan socks with your gift of $25 or more. All proceeds, unless otherwise designated, will support current students through the Wesleyan Fund.
These limited edition socks are only available through the end of the month.
Get yours by making a gift of $25 or more at titanpride.org/socks today!
(This offer only applies to individuals who make a gift of $25 or more by July 31. Limit 1 pair per donor.
Per IRS regulations, the $10 cost of the socks is not tax-deductible.)
Summertime, and Titans are busy!!!
Hey there, fellow Titans, hope that you are enjoying your summer! I, started my summer off, in grand fashion, on Memorial Day weekend in Dayton, Ohio. My oldest son, Nicholas Wyatt Frazier married Sheri Elaine Marcellus in a beautiful ceremony. In the company of 280 friends and relatives they “jumped the broom,” literally and figuratively. It was truly a blessed event! There were all smiles from this mother-of-the-groom.:-)
Marva (Mech) Petty ’73 retired from the Medical Resource Network, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Marva was the first employee when MRN was established in 1996. She ended her 20 years as a legal nurse consultant, with a 43 year successful nursing career. During her career, she worked as floor RN, critical care RN, nursing supervisor, nurse manager, instructor in an associate degree nursing program and legal nurse consultant.
Ray (Rodriquez) Bradford ’75 since January, has been Director of Programs, Enrichment Media for GLAAD (the largest global advocacy organization rewriting the script for LGBT acceptance). In this position, Ray advocates for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of our LGBT community in film, TV, music, video games, and comics. Ray’s previous position of 13 years was at SAG-AFTRA as their National Director of Equal Employment opportunities. There, all labor concerns of the LGBTQ community were addressed across all content areas of the unions (television news/media performers, performers, broadcast journalists and sound recording artists).
After accomplishing his “bucket list” of visiting all seven continents, including two weeks in Antarctica: hiking, camping on ice, and sea kayaking). Ray married his longtime partner, Terry, and happily resides in the Belmont Shore neighborhood of Long Beach, California.
Dr. Debbie Burt-Frazier ’75 spent five days last week on a college tour of southern Illinois and Missouri, with 30 students from Eisenhower High School, Blue Island. The participants are all a part of the Moraine Valley Community College TRIO Upward Bound program. The program offers tutoring in Math, Science and English(yours truly) while also offering ACT preparation with college readiness. Our group visited seven colleges and universities which included; University of Illinois, Springfield and Edwardsville campuses and St. Louis University.
Lastly, let me give a quick shout out to some of my generous alums of the 1970’s classes with there quick response to my phone requests for contributions to the Wesleyan Fund before IWU’s fiscal year ends, this month. I, personally called 50 Titans, and had some great conversations! Here are the names of a few donors: Jacqueline Beard ’73, Craig Johnson ’75, Patricia Kuni-Rogers ’75, Mary Leonard ’74, Jill (Gaw) Girolami ’75, Helen Peck ’74, Barre Mulliken-Briggs ’72, Hope Turner ’72, Helen Peck ’74 and Barbara Vendt ’75. Thank you, Titans!!!
Enjoy the rest of your summer, be safe!
Jan Peterson ’78 Celebrates Birthday
Jan Peterson ’78 recently held her 60th birthday celebration at her condo in Evanston. Among the attendees were three other Wesleyan music school graduates, Kirby Gosnell ’79, John Pescitelli ’81, and Gregory Davis ’82.
Kirby Gosnell ’79, Jan Peterson ’78, John Pescitelli ’81, and Gregory Davis ’82