Christine McHugh ’82 was recently elected President of New Mexico Women In Film the NM regional chapter of Women In Film and Television International. Her award winning short comedy film, “On The Nature Of Hotness” and her 50 million views viral video “Older Ladies” led her to this New Mexico-based outreach network which is committed to the professional development and achievement of women in the film and television community through Mentorship, Networking, Education, and Community. She currently resides in Santa Fe, NM.
Bill Damaschke ’85
Lorilei (Semple) Palmer ’84
Lorilei (Semple) Palmer RN BSN. MS HSA.
Promoted to Director of Clinical Services with Christie Clinic.
Christie Clinic’s Corporate office is in Champaign Illinois. There are 22 Christie locations throughout East-Central Illinois.
As one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty group medical practices in Illinois, Christie offers 40 departments and 35 specialties.
www.christieclinic.com
Medicine for your life
Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Race Weekend April 28-30, 2016 www.IllinoisMarathon.com
Demetria Kalodimos ’81
Demetria Kalodimos ’81 came back to IWU to tell her story to alumni and current students.
Here is a link –
https://www.iwu.edu/news/2016/successful-alumni-share-stories.html
Stephen Ondra ’80
Stephen Ondra ’80 came back to IWU to tell his story to alumni and current students.
Here is a link to the article –
https://www.iwu.edu/news/2016/successful-alumni-share-stories.html
Dawn Upshaw ’82
Dawn Upshaw ’82, who found fame singing opera classics but has discovered a passion for contemporary works, hit notes both timely and timeless during concerts with the Columbus Symphony.
Here is a link to the article –
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2016/04/14/1-classical-music-dawn-upshaw-profile.html
All In For Wesleyan
Sandra Steingraber ’81
As an activist against fracking, Sandra Steingraber ’81 weighed in on presidential candidates’ positions on climate issues and the oil and gas industry.
Here is a link to the post –
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/05/us/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-climate-change.html?emc=eta1&_r=1
George Vinyard ’71, Jean Baird ’80, Kathleen Murray ’79
George Vinyard ’71 and Jean Baird ’80 took part in the inauguration of IWU’s 19th president, Eric Jensen, by presenting him with the silver presidential medallion. Kathleen Murray ’79 came across the country to watch the inauguration, as she first suggested the position to Eric Jensen.
Here is a link to include in the post –
https://www.iwu.edu/news/2016/inauguration-of-eric-jensen.html
Joni Williams ’82, Chris Bisaillon ’93, Susan Powalowski ’11, Chad Maxwell ’02, Diana Lopez ’08, and Megan McKeen ’00
Joni Williams ’82, Chris Bisaillon ’93, Susan Powalowski ’11, Chad Maxwell ’02, Diana Lopez ’08, and Megan McKeen ’00 talked to current IWU students at the inaugural Career Immersion Excursion in Chicago. These alumni gave advice to IWU students regarding careers in marketing and public relations.
Here is a link to the article –
https://www.iwu.edu/news/2016/images/students-gain-alumni-advice-on-career-excursion-to-chicago.html





