February 16th is Thank A Giver Day — a day when the Illinois Wesleyan campus community celebrates the generosity of our supporters. We celebrate Thank A Giver Day on February 16th because at this point we’re 70% of the way through the school year. Since tuition covers 70% of the total cost of an IWU education, it’s a fitting time to draw attention to the fact that outside support from alumni and friends of the University plays a key role in delivering the kind of educational experience we expect from our alma mater.

Last year, over 8,000 people made gifts to Illinois Wesleyan University and, regardless of the size, each and every one played a role in keeping Illinois Wesleyan strong. If you would like to take a moment to make your annual gift, we invite you to do so at iwu.edu/give.

Go Titans!

Tim Brophy, ’84 at the Santa Monica Pier and the end of Rt. 66. Greetings to my fellow Titans!

Jennifer is now Partner with Wayne and Jemilo, a litigation firm specializing in divorce, custody and family law matters.  She has a certificate in mediation, and was recently appointed as an approved financial mediator in Cook County, and a financial and custodial mediator in Lake County.  Jennifer also serves on the Lake County Bar Foundation, as well as on the Friends of Lake Bluff Parks board.  She lives in Lake Bluff with her husband and two college-age daughters.

Bobby Moews ’81 will be inducted into the Central Catholic High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

We are pleased to announce  at Illinois Wesleyan University. Adriane has been an adopted Titan since 2010, and has lived in the Bloomington-Normal community for over 30 years. She loves to meet IWU alumni where they live, work, and play. Adriane has experience working with a diverse group of IWU alumni and is looking forward to continuing to connect with Titans all over the world!  

Tom Baffes ’85 was featured in the Chicago Tribune with his father William Baffes, who opened the County Fair Grocery Store in 1964.  The store is a family run business that has served Chicago’s Beverly community for 50 years. Tom’s sisters Christina Steiner ’91 and Katie Coderre ’88 and his son Bill Baffes ’18 are mentioned as well.- from Steve Metsch’s article on Dec 22, 2014.

Amie Leander ’89 has taken on a new position at the Holiday Inn & Suites.  Amie has been named Senior Sales Manager for the Holiday Inn & Suites in Bloomington, IL.

Congratulations Amie!

Kamal Hans graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1989.  He was a business administration/ communications double major and has developed a successful career in both theatre and business.

Kamal wrote:
I am excited to work with Halcyon again having previously appeared in Militant Language and Letters from Cuba. In addition to being a successful business professional, I am the Managing Director of Rasaka Theatre and a working actor and producer in TV, film, and theater in Chicago. My studies include the DePaul Theatre School, Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, The Julliard School and Illinois Wesleyan University. Favorite roles include Dr. Aziz in A Passage To India, Devendra in the award-winning Merchant on Venice, Marius in Fanny, Caliban in Shakespeare’s Tempest, Salieri in Amadeus and Anatoly in Chess. Thank you to my family for their support and especially my wife Mandavi.

 Congratulations to Kamal!

Beth Uphoff Black (81) has been elected International President of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She lives in Washington and is a remarkable woman.

Here’s the link:

https://www.kappakappagamma.org/Kappa/MediaFraternity.aspx?pageid=3633&id=3631