Linda Bollivar ’88 was recently awarded the Communication Innovator Award, one of three Crystal Awards from the Association for Women in Communications – Bloomington/Normal. The Communication Innovator Award recognizes someone who has achieved excellence in communicating a project, mission, or event that benefits the Bloomington-Normal community.
To read more about her accomplishment, click here.
Congratulations, Linda!
Captain Steven Riesenberg (’87) retired from the
Illinois State Police following a 31 year career in law enforcement. He
served in patrol, investigative, and covert operations assignments while
earning three department service ribbons. A bagpiper with the State Police
Pipes and Drums, he performed solo before three Illinois Governors
(Thompson, Quinn, Rauner) and twice on the floor of the Illinois House of
Representatives. In 2012 he performed with the IWU Wind Ensemble at the
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Michael Schelle’s “The End of
the World.” Captain Riesenberg concluded his career as the Commanding
Officer of District 6 State Police in Pontiac and District 8 State Police
in Peoria. His daughter, Kelsey Riesenberg (National Honor Society,
Bloomington HS) will attend IWU this fall as part of the Class of 2023. He
resides in Bloomington with his wife, Jill.
Congratulations to Steven on a successful career!
Bill Damaschke’s Broadway production of “The Prom” will be adapted into a film for Netflix. You can read more about it here.
Check out the All In Happy Hours taking place around the country. Show your Titan pride by spreading the word about All In for Wesleyan to your personal networks via social media, calls, texts, emails, etc.
You’ll have a great time while encouraging others to make an additional gift on All In and share stories about how IWU Unlocked Opportunities for each of us. Visit our webpage for more information and registration.
Doug Moews ’88 was selected to the Central Catholic High School Athletics Hall of Fame in Bloomington, IL. You can read more about his accomplishment here.
Congratulations, Doug!
Robert Poynton ’80, a member of The Lettermen, a male pop vocal trio, will be performing with the other members of the group on Sunday, February 21, at the McCallum Theatre at 3:00 p.m. Here is a link to the article and also where you can purchase tickets for the performance.
Best of luck to Bob and the rest of The Lettermen!
Thank-A-Giver Day (TAG Day) is on Monday, February 11. This day provides the IWU campus community with the opportunity to thank the donors who support Illinois Wesleyan. IWU celebrates each year in mid-February because it marks the symbolic point during the academic year – about 70% of the way through – when tuition dollars run out and support from alumni and friends, our endowment, and external grants kicks in for the remainder of the year.
Thank you to all donors who help make the IWU experience possible!
Martha Henderson ’83 started a new job as Senior Trial Litigator at Zenith Insurance Company.
Jill (Misener) York ’85 was named to the 2018 list of “Chicago’s Notable Women in Commercial Banking,” published by Crain’s Chicago Business. Jill is executive vice president of specialty banking and mergers and acquisitions for MB Financial Bank, a position she has held since April 2016. Jill, who is also a director of the bank, is responsible for a portfolio of businesses including wealth management, card services, leasing and indirect lending. Jill is also a member of Illinois Wesleyan’s board of trustees. You can read more about it here.
Colleen (Daugherty) Halberg ’86 and son, Andrew Runkle ’21, while he spent the semester studying in London with Professor Lehr and other IWU students.