Juan Salgado ’91

Posted on March 31, 2015 by classnews

Juan Salgado ’91 was named among community college grads whose later success – including admission to his top choice school, Illinois Wesleyan – shows the promise of such institutions. Salgado gave Illinois Wesleyan’s Commencement address in 2013. The full article can be accessed here.

Congratulations to Juan!

Thank You From IWU

Posted on February 12, 2015 by classnews

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!

Christina Steiner ’91

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Brenda Milcik

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. Here are Tom and William at the family store.

From Adriane Powell, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations

Posted on September 30, 2014 by bbeam

Thank you for reading and contributing to your class newsletter. I hope you enjoy receiving news about your classmates. Be sure to let us know when you have news to share!

Homecoming is October 17-19. Class years ending in 4 and 9 are reunion years. Our theme this year is Off the Charts. We are focusing on the 150^th Anniversary of the School of Music, with many music themed events. Join us on Friday night for the Green Carpet Gala Concert & Reception at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts. On Saturday morning, the Titan Pep Band Alumni Reunion will take place on the Quad while you enjoy the free Pancake/Sausage Breakfast. Saturday night, join us in the Young Main Lounge for Club Tommy. Check the brochure or www.titanpride.org for more details. Please register soon!

I look forward to seeing you at Homecoming or another alumni event very soon. – Adriane Powell

Elizabeth K. Auman ’91

Posted on September 30, 2014 by bbeam

Chicago’s TimeLine Theatre, where Elizabeth K. Auman ’91 is managing director, was nominated for multiple Jeff Awards. The Jeff Awards celebrate the excellence in Chicago theater. Congratulations Elizabeth! http://www.jeffawards.org/home/index.cfm

IWU friends head to the Rockies

Posted on September 30, 2014 by bbeam

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This summer our family traveled from St. Louis to Colorado. We took some pictures with our IWU friends and family while we were there. I wanted to share them with you. – Kathy Solodar

#1 – Lisa Subar Fetters ’90 and Kathy Blattner Solodar ‘ 89 in Rocky Mountain National Park. Lisa and I were best friends and Elementary Ed majors and in the AOII house.

#2- John Solodar ’91, Kathy Blattner Solodar ’89 and Lisa Subar Fetters ’90 with our IWU banner in front of the Rocky Mountain National Park sign.

#3- Family gathering in Breckenridge, CO. Three alumni, 1 current student and 1 future student! Kristin Solodar, class of 2017, Becky Blattner Rauff ’83, Kathy Blattner Solodar ’89, John Solodar ’91, Katie Solodar (class of 2024?)

Brad Forsyth ’91 scouting for the Miami Dolphins

Posted on September 30, 2014 by bbeam

Congratulations to Brad Forsyth ’91! He has been named a college scout with the Miami Dolphins. From the Dolphin’s Press Release: Forsyth is entering his first season as a member of the Dolphins’ scouting staff after spending the past 20 seasons in various roles with the Buffalo Bills. For the past 18 seasons, he served as a college area scout with Buffalo after being elevated to that role prior to the start of the 1995 season. Forsyth began his career in the NFL in 1992 with the Bills as an intern in the team’s scouting department as well as assisting in coordinating training camp. He was a four-year letterman at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL, where he began his career as a wide receiver before moving to quarterback. Forsyth received his undergraduate degree in business administration from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1990. He went on to earn his master’s degree in sports administration from Illinois State in 1993.

YOU did it!

Posted on August 13, 2014 by jmacklin

More than 5,000 alumni showed their support by making a gift to IWU in fiscal year 2014!

And for the second year straight, Illinois Wesleyan alumni have grown our alumni giving percentage. We are now at 23%!

THANK YOU for doing your part to keep IWU strong.

47 Alumni Needed

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jmacklin

IWU’s fiscal year ends TODAY – July 31 – Thank you if you’ve already made your annual gift!

Now help us find the 47 additional alumni donors we need to reach our participation goal by today. Organizations view alumni participation as the metric that measures alumni satisfaction. It affects IWU’s ranking, bond rating, and ability to earn grants, so make your gift today at iwu.edu/give to keep IWU strong! Every donor counts!