Chris Bisaillon Speaks at Roundtable

Restaurateur Chris Bisaillon ’93 of Bottleneck Management was invited to a roundtable of experts by the Metropolitan Planning Council to talk about the latest developments at Chicago’s Union Station and the next steps for realizing its reinvention.

To read more about this discussion, please visit:

http://www.metroplanning.org/news/7273/Amtrak-seeks-master-developer-to-lead-bold-rethinking-of-Chicago-Union-Station

 

Shaye Mandle Update

Shaye Mandle ’93 is the head of the Minnesota Organization, The Medical Alley Association (formerly Life Science Alley), which is where Bridget Wall ’08 spent a summer consulting at while writing her doctorate in biological engineering from MIT.

 

David Priess Writes Book

David Priess ’93 received his PhD from Duke and then was with the CIA for years which included him being a part of the President’s Daily Briefings on Intelligence. David has a new book coming out soon called “The President’s Book of Secrets: The Untold Story of Intelligence Briefings to America’s Presidents from Kennedy to Obama”. The release date for his book is set for March 1, 2016.

 

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Congratulations David. . . can’t wait to read the book!

 

 

#Giving Tuesday

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#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, groups and individuals around the world are coming together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

 

As you consider giving this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current Titans. Your gift supports all the things that make an IWU experience unforgettable and unique! Gifts can be made online atwww.iwu.edu/give or by calling 309-556-3091.

 

Thanks for keeping Illinois Wesleyan in mind this holiday season. Go Titans!

 

 

Mary (Heaton) Carrick Stars in Opera

Mary (Heaton) Carrick ’93 starred as “Elle” in Opera Omaha’s production of the Francis Poulenc operatic monologue, The Human Voice (La Voix Humaine), presented during National Opera Week, held October 24 – November 2, 2015.  The one-act tour de force was taken to a rustic cabin, a club, and a classroom during Opera Omaha’s week-long series of events with performances held in collaboration with Fontenelle Forest; House of Loom, an eclectic venue on Omaha’s club scene; and the University of Nebraska Omaha School of Music. Discussion with renowned director James de Blasis, music director J. Gawf and Carrick followed the performances, which drew broad and diverse audiences ranging from opera aficionados and novices to college students and young professionals.