Susy Marcum ’89

Congratulations to Unit 5’s Susy Marcum for being selected as the 2020 School Nurse of the Year by the Illinois Association of School Nurses. Susy embodies the qualities and characteristics of a School Nurse who is engaged in the community, tirelessly advocating for the school nurses in Unit 5, the students, and their families.

A nurse in Unit 5 for 25 years, Susy currently works at Grove Elementary and Field Special Services. She is also the Curriculum Chair for the Nursing Department. Please join us in celebrating Susy on winning this well-deserved award.

Kevin Long ’80

Kevin Long ’80 passed away on Sunday, November 24.

Kevin served Textbook Coordinator in IWU’s Bookstore starting in August 2002, then transferred to Campus Safety in July 2019. He is survived by three children, two grandchildren and three brothers.  A celebration of life service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday, December 6, at Calvert-Johnson & Musselman Memorial Home in Lexington, with visitation from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on Friday at the memorial home. His obituary is available online.

 

Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics Robert (Bob) Leekley

Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics Robert (Bob) Leekley passed away on Tuesday, Jan.1. Prof. Leekley started teaching at Illinois Wesleyan in 1974, and from his first year to his 44th, his commitment to IWU and our students remained unchanged. His positive impact on generations of students and colleagues will not be forgotten. Read an obituary. A service will be held in the IWU Evelyn Chapel from 11-12 on Wednesday, January 9th.

Amy ’84 and Scott ’83 Swanson

Amy L. Swanson ’84 and Scott L. Swanson ’83 and their daughter, Legacy graduate Linnea Swanson ’18

Row 1  Ms. Marilyn Swanson ’71, Dr. Amanda (Swanson) Ensz ’10, Ms. Linnea Swanson ’18, Mrs. Amy L. Swanson ’84
Row 2  Mr. William W. Swanson ’71, Mr. Scott L. Swanson ’83, Mr. Lon F. Swanson ’76 – Illinois Wesleyan photo by Robert Frank III