Tim was recently elected president of the Central Surgical Association, an organization of surgeons from the central US and Canada that is dedicated to furthering the practice of surgery and the study and practice of surgical problems. He will serve one year term in this position.

Well-deserved congratulations, Tim!

For more of Tim’s accomplishments, see his full bio below:

Timothy A Pritts, MD, PhD BIO

A native of Decatur, Illinois, Dr. Pritts received his BA in biology magna cum laude from Illinois Wesleyan University and MD from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. After completing surgery residency, a PhD in Physiology, and a fellowship in surgical critical care at the University of Cincinnati, he joined the faculty where he has served in roles as program director of the general surgery residency, vice chair of education, vice chair of professional development, vice chair of compensation, and vice chair for clinical operations. He is currently professor of surgery and chief of the section of general surgery, where he leads programs providing care for trauma, general surgery, bariatric surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care patients for the UC Health system. His clinical practice includes trauma, general and acute care surgery, and surgical critical care. Dr. Pritts has served on the executive councils of the Central Surgical Association, Society of University Surgeons, Association for Academic Surgery, Shock Society, and the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is currently president of the Central Surgical Association and the Ohio Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is the recipient of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine’s Research Service Award as well as the College of Medicine Excellence in Mentoring Award. Dr. Pritts’ research seeks to advance care for injured and critically ill patients, with a focus on resuscitation strategies and blood product improvement. His research is funded by the NIH and the United States Air Force. 

Looking for ways to keep busy during the quarantine? Why not virtually engage with IWU and fellow Titans? There are still plenty of opportunities available where you can reach out and make a difference:

• Performances from IWU alumni, students and faculty
  Contact us at iwualum@iwu.edu if you have a virtual performance to share. Follow the School of Theatre Arts Facebook page for posts about performances by students and alumni.
• Back to College Classes
  Check out videos of previous classes featuring alumni.
• Take part in Titan Talks: Webinar Series
  We are excited to launch this series featuring alumni, faculty and staff.
• Start a Titan Group
  Have you been wanting to start a book club? Let us know at iwualum@iwu.edu and we can help connect you to other interested alumni.
• IWU Social Media
  Follow Illinois Wesleyan University Alumni Association social media for the latest updates and announcements – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn.
• Virtual Titan Connections
  We miss connecting with Titans in person, but we would love to see photos or videos from your virtual connections. Show your Titan pride and tag IWU Alumni Association (@IWU_AlumniAssoc) on Twitter and (@illinoiswesleyanalumni) on Facebook. You can also post in your Regional Alumni Chapter’s Facebook group, reunion group, or affinity group.
• Titan Challenges
  Challenge your fellow Titans to a virtual 5K or fitness challenge. Be sure to wear your favorite Titan gear and share a photo on social media or you can send it to iwualum@iwu.edu.

Juan Salgado ’91 has been named one of “Chicago’s Most Powerful Latinos”. Here is the article about his accomplishment.

https://www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/juan-salgado

IWU Men’s Golf coach, Jim Ott ’91 was chosen as the Division III winner of the Dave Williams National Coach of the Year Award presented by Golf Pride Grips. Congratulations, Jim!

https://www.midweeknews.com/articles/2019/06/21/9c062b7b6d1f4baa8617af66eac95819/index.xml

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 web page for more information and registration. 

Thank-A-Giver Day (TAG Day) is on Monday, February 11. This day provides the IWU campus community with the opportunity to thank the donors who support Illinois Wesleyan. IWU celebrates each year in mid-February because it marks the symbolic point during the academic year – about 70% of the way through – when tuition dollars run out and support from alumni and friends, our endowment, and external grants kicks in for the remainder of the year.

Thank you to all donors who help make the IWU experience possible!

Juan Salgado ’91 was named to Governor-elect JB Pritzker’s Educational Success Committee. More information about Juan’s accomplishments can be found here.

The spirit of giving is all around us this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current and future Illinois Wesleyan University students. Your gifts provide opportunities and experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.