Zuzu’s Petals, a debut novel by high school English teacher Jeff Jarot ’93, will be published by Lit Fest Press in May 2016.
To read more about this publication, please visit the link below:
http://patch.com/illinois/plainfield/plainfield-teacher-publish-book-0
Congratulations Jeff!
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:
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.
Congratulations David. . . can’t wait to read the book!
#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 ’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.
Jim Richter has renewed his commitment to serve Illinois Wesleyan by serving as a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. This is his fourth year serving on the board. Thank you and congratulations, Jim. An article can be found at the following link:
https://www.iwu.edu/news/2015/alumni-association-names-new-directors.html
Dr. Christopher Udovich ’93 was named vice president and chief medical officer of Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. An article about his new position can be found at the following link. Congratulations!
http://www.newlenoxpatriot.com/silver-cross-hospital-names-new-chief-medical-officer
Todd French ’93 owner and Evan Lowery ’08, vice president of StringWorks, recently opened the company’s new facility in Geneva, Illinois. They have a new showroom to showcase their violins, violas, cellos, and accessories. A story recently appeared in the Kane County Chronicle and can be found at the following link.
http://www.kcchronicle.com/2015/09/11/stringworks-store-opening-in-geneva/af6boi2/
Congratulations to Todd and Evan!
On a side note, my daughter Kaylee is the proud new owner of a hard to find Lime Green Fiberglass cello case from StringWorks, and she loves it!
