Bradford Rau Sr., ’80 was named by the Illinois Supreme Court as the newest judge for the 6th circuit. Rau was chosen to fill the Moultrie County resident judgeship position, and will begin duties April 3. You can read more about it here.   

Michael L. Scudder ’82 has been appointed to the Silver Cross Hospital Board of Directors. You can read more about it here. 

I have recently joined the Pekin, Illinois chapter of the AAUW- American Association of University Women.

This branch of AAUW has been active since 1948, and conducts fundraisers each year to give out $1000.00 college scholarships to young women who are at the top of their class academically.

My daughter, Elli Blake Jung, was one of these  recipients in May of 2012.

It is an organization that is fostering the success of all young women, and is currently dedicated to insuring the safety and securing the dignity of all young women who are entering life on campus for the first time.

I would encourage all female college graduates to look into this national organization, and consider joining the local chapter in your area. Knowledge is power, and it is by sharing our knowledge that we empower other women to reach their academic and career goals.

All the Best,

Joellen Nieman

The Woodridge School District unanimously appointed Curtis Saindon ’87 as the new Assistant Superintendent for Business/Chief School Business Official. You can read more about it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/bolingbrook-plainfield/community/chi-ugc-article-woodridge-68-appoints-new-assistant-superinte-1-2017-03-01-story.html

Joseph Romic ’89 has joined Hancock Capital Management (HCM) as part of the Leveraged Senior Credit leadership team.

You can read the entire article here.

Rebecca Guio ’87 has joined the Geneva primary care practice of Algimantas S. Kerpe as a nurse practitioner.

You can read more about it here: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/batavia-geneva-st-charles/community/chi-ugc-article-kerpe-practice-gains-rebecca-guio-apn-2017-02-13-story.html

Donor support allows IWU students to continue to have experiences that make being a Titan unique and transformative. To be among those celebrated today, make a gift at www.iwu.edu/give.

Doug Rosenbaum ’80 will be the Field Judge (one of the referees) for this years Super Bowl.
http://www.footballzebras.com/2017/01/18/carl-cheffers-is-confirmed-as-referee-for-super-bowl-li/