Class of 1987 30th Reunion

Posted on August 30, 2017 by classnews

Dear Class of 1987,

Homecoming and our 30th Milestone Reunion Celebration are quickly approaching, we hope you make plans to return to campus and celebrate. Below are a few reunion updates we want to make sure you are aware of. Keep in mind future details and updates will continue to come as developed.

October 13
President’s Reception | President’s House | 4PM – 5:30PM
Windjammer Lounge | 80’s Band – RETROFIT | 7PM-11PM

October 14
Dinner and Cocktails | Marriott Hotel, Redbird B Room | 7PM
If you are interested in booking your hotel stay, room blocks are available at Marriott (view here) on a first come, first serve basis. Book early!

The homecoming schedule of events and registration are now available on the IWU homecoming page. To stay in touch with our class, join our Class Facebook Group for news and updates regarding reunion information. Please feel free to use this page to post photos and memories of your time at Illinois Wesleyan University and share what you have been doing for the past 30 years! Additional, we are putting together a slide show for our Milestone Reunion Evening. If you have some photos to share, please send them to: iwuevent@iwu.edu with “30th Reunion” in the subject line.

Sincerely,

David Pires ’87 Class Chair
Gary Ohler ’87 Class Chair

Mariann Mayberry ’87

Posted on August 2, 2017 by classnews

We are very sorry to announce that Mariann Mayberry (’87) has passed after a lengthy battle with cancer. She died Tuesday, August 1st, 2017.

There was a tribute to Mariann in the Chicago Tribune, recounting her life as an actress in theater. You may read more here:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-mariann-mayberry-dead-201707-column.html

Cheryl Reinking ’87

Posted on July 6, 2017 by classnews

School of Nursing alumna Cheryl Reinking ’87, who is Chief Nursing Officer of El Camino Hospital in Los Gatos, California, discussed the family-centered approach to care that led to the hospital’s designation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital.

Click here for a link to the entire article.

Bob Zanotti ’85

Posted on July 6, 2017 by classnews

GO Riteway Transportation Group has announced the appointment of Bob Zanotti ’85 as its new President. Zanotti will be the first non-company leader since it was founded in 1957. The company is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and today has over 1,300 employees and 1,090 vehicles, operating out of 18 Wisconsin Locations.

Zanotti credits his early management career experiences at Federal Express Corporation with his leadership approach. “Focusing on treating employees with consideration and respect is the best way to deliver outstanding service to customers,” he said. Since leaving FedEx, Zanotti has been President of two privately held local companies in southeast Wisconsin. He is a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin and a United States Arm veteran. He holds a BA from Illinois Wesleyan and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. Congratulations, Bob!

Renee A. Donaldson ’89

Posted on June 23, 2017 by classnews

Renee A. Donaldson ’89 lives in El Paso, Ill., with her husband David and son Nathan. She has worked at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center for 26 years and currently oversees the Behavioral Health Service Line for Advocate’s Central Region. She also leads Advocate’s System Behavioral Health Committee. Renee participates on multiple McLean County committees and has also served as a board member for the McLean County Recovery Court for the past six years. According to its Facebook page, the court is a Mental Health Specialty Court for high risk/need adult defendants who have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness. Renee is doing some amazing work. Congratulations on all your achievements, Renee!

Desiree Quizon-Colquitt ’89

Posted on May 31, 2017 by classnews

Desiree Quizon-Colquitt ’89 has joined PCAS America Inc, and is now the Director of Business Development, Custom Synthesis & Pharma Chemicals. PCAS is headquartered in France and specializes in the development and production of complex molecules for life sciences and innovative technologies. While Desiree travels to Paris and to New York City, where PCAS America Inc. is located, she is able to work remotely from her home here in Normal, IL. as well.