Award-winning director and playwright Deanna Jent, an Illinois Wesleyan graduate whose son Christopher is in the class of 2014, gave the address, “Story and Truth: The Dionysus Connection,” during the University’s Commencement ceremony at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, on the Kemp Commencement Plaza at State Farm Hall.
Deanna, hearty congratulations on your selection as this year’s commencement speaker and your honorary doctorate! You did the Class of 1984 proud! Looking forward to seeing you this fall at Homecoming! –Kris