Jen (Schmitt) Popowitch ’98 and her husband, John, welcomed Tiny Titan, Emily Jane Popowitch, to their family on July 23, 2018.
Sep 102018
Sep 092018
Can you believe it’s been 20 years since we graduated from IWU? We invite you back to campus this October 5-7th for Reunion Weekend where we will celebrate the class of 1998. Join us for special 20th reunion activities on Friday afternoon, a special reunion tailgate on Saturday and our reunion celebration on Saturday evening. A full schedule of reunion activities can be found here and on our Facebook page.
As part of our 20th reunion, we’re also encouraging everyone to give back to the University that gave so much to each of us. We hope you will join me in giving a gift to IWU in honor of our reunion. To make a gift, simply click here.
See you in October! Go Titans!
20th Reunion Celebration
Saturday October 6th 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
8-Bit Arcade
236 E. Front Street, Bloomington
May 162018
Jane Brue, 84, of Bloomington, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. this Friday, May 18, in Evelyn Chapel, with a visitation prior to the service from 9-10 a.m. in the Chapel.
Jane was a nursing professor at Illinois Wesleyan for 21 years, leading many study abroad classes and receiving multiple accolades from students and colleagues. More details on her dedication to her profession, to IWU basketball, and to her family are in her obituary. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.
Apr 192018
Three guest composers and four alumni performers graced the Westbrook stage during Illinois Wesleyan’s New Music Cafe concert on Thursday, March 8. IWU’s own Kyle Shaw, Bloomington native Edward Breitweiser, and Will Pearson, a U of I doctoral composer who has taught recently at IWU, are the composers. The alumni, all of whom have careers as college professors, preformed contemporary art songs. They were soprano Jamie-Rose (Guarrine) Knapp ’00, who taught at IWU several years ago; her husband, cellist Karl Knapp ’00; bass-baritone Seth Keeton ’98; and pianist Robert Elfline ’97. Rounding out the program was a performance of Three Songs by Northern Illinois University professor emeritus Jan Bach, performed by IWU professors Ingrid Kammin and Andrew Voelker.
Here is a link to more information about this year’s New Music Cafe concert: https://www.iwu.edu/news/2018/events/new-music-cafe-to-feature-guest-faculty-alumni-and-student-talent.html
Congratulations, Seth!
Apr 022018
Tuesday, April 3rd is our day of giving at Illinois Wesleyan and this year’s theme is
Think Bigger!
Not only is today a day for giving, it’s a day to celebrate IWU and all of the things that make it special. Last year, our class had an impressive 16 donors, and we contributed $2,710. Let’s think bigger and surpass last year’s donors and dollars contributed! Think of the impact this can make for IWU students and their families!
Click here to learn more and to donate on Tuesday, April 3rd.
Help spread the word using #AllInForWesleyan and take advantage of our social media toolkit.
Feb 282018
CNO Financial Group Inc. has promoted Carrie Jost ’98 to vice president of communications. Jost will be responsible for corporate communications, public relations, sponsorship, philanthropy, enterprise branding and event marketing. She joined the company in 2005 and most recently served as director of brand marketing. Jost has held several communications positions within the Bankers Life business segment, including as its manager of brand and marketing communications. Prior to CNO, she held positions at The Executives’ Club of Chicago and the Mid-America Committee for International Business and Government Cooperation. She currently serves as secretary of the board of directors for Meals on Wheels Chicago.
Congratulations, Carrie!
Jan 222018
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Dec 182017
The spirit of giving is all around us this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current and future Illinois Wesleyan University students. Your gifts provide opportunities and experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Nov 282017
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday is #GivingTuesday, a global initiative to celebrate generosity and give back during the holiday season. Join the movement and help make bright futures possible for current Titans with a gift at www.iwu.edu/give today!
Oct 132017
Don’t forget – Homecoming 2017 is this weekend!
If you are still deciding on which events you want to attend during Homecoming, the International RSO Fair is highly recommended. It will be on Saturday (10/14) at the Hansen Student Center, Center Court from 11 am – 1 pm. Come learn more about our multicultural registered student organizations and enjoy activities and musical performances. You can visit the Homecoming Facebook page or the International RSO Fair Facebook event for more information.