1991 Class News – Online Class Blog

Darcia Kunkel ’91

Jun 012017

Darcia Kunkel ’91 released both paperback and kindle versions of her debut book, 40-Something and Fried in April. With humor and honesty, Darcia documents the ups and downs of a 40-something mother of three, wife, author, and editor. A former military spouse, she writes on topics including motherhood, Christian inspiration, military spouse transition, practical cooking, and the struggles of perfectionism.

You can find this and more in the Spring 2017 edition of the Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine – the excerpt above was on page 32.

Congratulations Darcia!

Doug Volker ’91

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May 312017

e are sorry to announce that Doug Volker ’91 passed away on May 23, 2017. Our condolences extend to his loved ones from his IWU family.

The Pantagraph article and obituary may be found here:

http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/obituaries/douglas-volker/article_ca6bb5c1-1345-5c0e-bffd-22e510e9db22.html

John Solodar ’91

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May 242017

John Solodar ’91 and his 2017 Legacy Graduate, Kristin Solodar.

Kathy ’89, Kristin ’17, John ’91

All In

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Apr 052017

April 5, 2017 is our day of giving at Illinois Wesleyan and this year’s theme is Tune In for All In! Not only is today a day for giving, it’s a day to celebrate IWU and all of the things that make it special.

Visit https://www.iwu.edu/all-in/ to learn more and donate.

Donate today! Go Titans!

Juan Salgado ’91

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Mar 202017

Juan Salgado ’91 was named the new chancellor of City Colleges of Chicago by mayor Rahm Emanuel. you can read more about it here. Another article featuring Salgado talks about his start at a community college before transferring to IWU, you can read about it here.

Thank a Giver Day

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Feb 202017

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.

Clara Ehrhart ’91

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Jan 262017

IWU Alumni gathered to celebrate at the Quincy Community Theatre’s annual awards and recognition dinner. Pictured are Adrienne Fisk ’13, Jim Rupp ’80, Doris Sanders ’91, JT Dozier ’78 and Clara Ehrhart ’15. Ms. Sanders ’91 won an award for Outstanding Performance in a musical for her role of Mother Superior in Sister Act.

Important Year-End Gift Reminders

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Dec 132016

Remember to make your gift to Illinois Wesleyan by December 31 to be eligible for 2016 tax benefits. Gifts can be made online, by calling 1-800-689-9743 before December 23, and by check. If sending a check, it must be postmarked by December 31.

Thank you for your support!

Tony Bankston ’91

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Sep 292016

Tony Bankston ’91 represented IWU Athletics at the 2016 IWU Internship Fair on September 26.

Doris (Spencer) Sanders ’91

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Aug 242016

Doris E. (Spencer) Sanders, ’91 and Beth Izzo, ’11 were recently in the Quincy Community Theatre’s production of Sister Act, inspired by the movie of the same name. Doris E. Sanders starred as Mother Superior and Beth Izzo was Sister Mary. Emily Dozier, daughter of IWU Alum J.T. Dozier ’78 was Sister Mary Robert.

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Titans in the News

WGLT Radio
Illinois Wesleyan's Given Harper serves on a nocturnal observation team, making an official count of area owl populations.
WGLT Radio
As part of their May Term class on Social Work in Action, a group of Illinois Wesleyan students staged a free workshop on how to expunge or seal a criminal record.
Howell County (Mo.) News
Kirsten Weingartner Weiss ’90, performing as part of the Queen City Quintet in Willow Springs, Mo., is the principal violist of the Springfield Symphony and the concertmaster of the Springfield Drury Civic Orchestra.
WJBC Radio
“You want to achieve the level of success that has kind of been trademarked here at Illinois Wesleyan,” first-year softball coach Tiffany Prager said about leading the team on its return to the College World Series.
WEEK-TV
Illinois Wesleyan is among colleges across North America that are adding competitive video games to their sports rosters.

Campus News

Track Athletes Bring IWU's Academic All-Americans Tally to 125
With the selections of Eric Rydell and Amelia Glueck to Academic All-American teams, Illinois Wesleyan has reached 125 student-athletes achieving this honor since the program began – in the top 25 among U.S. colleges and universities across all NCAA divisions.
May in Photos at Illinois Wesleyan
In May, we celebrated graduation for our seniors – richly deserving of the hoopla – and other Titan highlights on the athletic field, in the classroom, and far beyond the Quad.
Student Shares Study Abroad Experiences with High Schoolers
Crystal Ocampo-Fernandez made seven presentations on her scholarship-supported semester in Russia to nearly 200 students at her high school alma mater.
Student Studying Behaviors at Food Psychology Lab Internship
Nghi Nguyen '18, an art and psychology double major, will draw on both interests as she explores how and why humans relate to food as an intern at the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab.
Chang Selected for Economics Research Fellowship
Hsin-Jou (Lily) Chang '18 will spend the summer conducting independent research under the guidance of a faculty member, supported by the Mark A. Israel '91 Endowed Summer Research Fund in Economics.

Alumni Events Around the Country

McLean County Connection
Date: 8/10/2017 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Mark your calendars for our McLean County Connection! Join us at BraiZe on Thursday, August 10 and welcome new alumni from the Class of 2017!
Southern California Connection
Date: 7/16/2017 Mark your calendars for our Southern California Connection! Join us at Perch Restaurant, 16th Floor Rooftop on Sunday, July 16. Registration is open!
Seattle Connection
Date: 7/23/2017 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Illinois Wesleyan is coming to Seattle! Join us at our Seattle Connection at The Center for Wooden Boats on Sunday, July 23. Registration now open.
Minority Alumni Network Picnic
Date: 8/6/2017 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Save the date! Join fellow alumni, family, and friends for the annual Minority Alumni Network Picnic in Matteson, IL on Sunday, August 6th, hosted by Ken and Muneerah Maalik Rogers '00. The Network is celebrating 25 years---join us!!