Demetria Kalodimos ’81 visited Lipscomb University to speak to communication students about her experiences working in broadcast news and her perspectives on the journalism industry. Here is the article published about her interview at Lipscomb.
Lou Bury ’80 is the associate pastor of Downers Grove Community Church and they are using music in its “Building Bridges Series” to link its congregation with worshipers from different ethnic backgrounds. Here is the article where he describes the mission of the “Building Bridges Series” and what other ethnic backgrounds have been incorporated into the congregation.
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.
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!
The Class of 1989 celebrates its 30th reunion during Homecoming Weekend, October 4-6, 2019. We are looking for alumni interested in helping to plan and organize the reunion. If you’re interested, please contact Krista Cardona in the Office of Alumni Engagement at kcardona@iwu.edu.
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!
Senior Judge Roger Colton ’59 is pictured with newly elected County Court Judge Sara Alijewicz (Shannon) ’84 at her investiture as County Court Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit, in and for Palm Beach County at West Palm Beach, FL, on February 2, 2019.
