Sarah Perry ’97 was recently featured in the Piatt County Journal Republican. She describes her role as Piatt County state’s attorney and the preparation she gained as a political science major at Illinois Wesleyan. The link to the article can be found here.
Corey Schieler ‘97, a director of venture capital investments at State Farm, was named the Make-A-Wish Illinois Volunteer of the Year for 2021. He previously received Make-A-Wish Illinois’ Exceptional Creativity Award, for “bringing exceptional creativity to boost wish children’s spirits,” in April 2021.
Corey has been a wish granter since 2011 and has helped grant over 30 wishes for kids fighting critical illness.
He has received many accolades for his work, including a story on WGLT, and State Farm, Corey’s employer, created a video about his work with Make-A-Wish: Not 3 Wishes, 30 and Counting!
Check out Facebook for updates on Corey’s next wish-granting story, helping Luke, a 17-year-old Connecticut teen with rare and terminal thyroid cancer. Corey promises some of his few “magic sprinkles!” Find him on Facebook.
Want to help Corey make wishes come true? Visit wish.org/Illinois/donate
Way to go, Corey!
Internationally acclaimed soprano Kirsten (Arnold) Chambers ’97 performed on September 23rd and 25th “A Life Made in Music: The Love Story of Kirsten and Keith Chambers,” conducted by her husband, at the Yucca Theatre in Midland, Texas.
Elisa (Siegert) Egan ’97 was promoted to the Senior Product Development Manager, North America, for Mars Wrigley, responsible for Gum, Mints, and Fruity Snacks – including, but limited to, the brands of Extra, Orbit, Doublemint, Altoids, Hubba Bubba, Skittles, Starburst, and LifeSavers.
Congratulations Elisa!
Monday, February 8 is Thank-A-Giver Day at Illinois Wesleyan and we’re eager to celebrate generous Titans!
Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day is the symbolic point during the academic year — about 70% of the way through — when tuition dollars are exhausted and Illinois Wesleyan relies on donor generosity to continue providing a world-class education and rewarding collegiate experiences.
Each and every year, every gift matters. Contributions benefit students and faculty, enhance academic excellence, and strengthen the IWU community.
Thank you to all who give back to move IWU forward. 
Bruce Clark ’97, unveiled a mural he painted featuring an image of George Floyd. Yovana Milosevic ’21 wrote a poem in honor of the occasion. The two unveiled the mural in October at the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal. The initiative was part of the West Bloomington Revitalization Project.
The mural is called “Hold Onto Each Other.”
The Pantagraph covered the unveiling. See the mural and watch a video of Yovana reading her poem:
https://www.pantagraph.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fwatch-now-george-floyd-mural-unveiled-in-bloomington%2Farticle_d5efe201-2c49-5cae-9dd8-816069ed6a0e.html
Amazing work Bruce! Congratulations and thank you for painting the beautiful mural. Great job Yovana!
Jennifer Gill, ’97, and fellow alumnus Cliff Nellis, ’97 started the Young Professionals’ Council at Lawndale Christian Legal Center in Chicago. Cliff is the executive director Jennifer volunteers with the organization.
The LCLC’s Virtual Gala will be held Nov. 13. See the flyer for tickets and information or visit www.lclcgala.com.
