Mandy Leifheit ‘96 joined the board of Seattle Rep Theatre, where she serves as co-chair of the younger patrons program  committee, and serves on marketing and gala committees. Read more here.

Neil Rubenstein was featured in Chicago Parent earlier this year in April for his efforts to spread joy through his neighborhood during COVID-19 by dressing up in costumes for the neighborhood kids.

Thank you for all you do, Neil!

Thank-A-Giver Day (TAG Day) is Monday, February 10. This day provides the IWU campus community with the opportunity to thank 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 we rely on support from alumni and friends, our endowment, and external grants.  

If you would like to be celebrated as a donor today, you can make a gift at iwu.edu/give. 

Last year, Chad Wills ’96 organized the Farmer City’s annual Christmas Parade, a role he first took on when he was a senior at Illinois Wesleyan. Click here to read more about Chad’s lead role as the parade’s organizer.

Keep up the great work, Chad!

Dr. Emily Chang ’96 , OB/GYN, is now seeing patients at Atlantic Medical Center. Dr. Chang’s practice will be primarily focused on gynecological care and surgeries, and she will also offer obstetrics care.

Dr. Emily Chang

Mandy Leifheit ’96, Account Executive at Microsoft, has recently joined the ArtsFund Young Patrons program committee. Read more about it, and an interview with Mandy, here.

Bob Hitchcock ’96 was named chief technology officer at Brightway Insurance, a market-leading insurance distribution company.

Read the full article here.

Congratulations Bob!

Gwendolyn (Alexander) Tedeschi ’96 is the Department Chair and a Professor of Economics at North Central College, in Naperville, IL.

Congratulations Gwendolyn!