Homecoming 2017

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.

Dana Smith ’98

Dana Smith ’98 has been named superintendent of Flossmoor, Ill., School District 161. Dana is currently the assistant superintendent for early childhood and elementary education in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, where he is responsible for elementary curriculum and instruction at the district’s seven elementary schools. He began his career in education as a classroom teacher in third through sixth grades. He has also been an assistant principal, principal, and directior of teaching and learning. An education major at IWU, he holds a master’s in educational leadership and administration from North Central College and a doctorate of education from DePaul University.

Read more about Dana’s accomplishments on the Flossmoor school district 161 website, here.

Congratulations, Dana!

Amy Farrell ’98

Amy Farrell ’98, a strategist in energy, environmental and regulatory policy, has been named senior vice president for government and public affairs at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

Read more about Amy’s accomplishments here.

Congratulations, Amy!

Thank a Giver Day

Thank A Giver Day marks the symbolic point during the year — about 70% of the way though — when tuition dollars run out and the University relies on the generosity of donors, the endowment, and external grants for the remainder of the year.

To be among those celebrated today, make a gift at www.iwu.edu/give.

If you have already donated this year, THANK YOU!

 

IWU 1997 National Champs honored

Members of the IWU 1997 NCAA Division III National Championship men’s basketball team were honored at halftime of the IWU men’s basketball game on Febuary 4, 2017. The players in attendance were: Andy Boyden ’99, Korey Coon ’00, Bryan Crabtree ’97’ Matt Hoder ’98, Nathan Hubbard ’99, Matt Mann ’98, Brent Niebrugge ’98, Jason Osborn ’00, Tony Pacetti ’97, Michael Rogers ’00, Kyle Tudeen ’98, Seth Zeller ’99.

Check out this article about the team in the Pantagraph – it’s full of great memories from that historic season!

http://www.pantagraph.com/sports/college/basketball/men/in-storied-iwu-basketball-history-one-team-stands-alone/article_4f6e99b2-fb93-5b48-b2a5-5044c7dd744d.html

Andrew Sperry (’98)

Ryne Haag (’06), Lauren Waidzunas (’05), and Andrew Sperry (’98) are IWU alumni working at the Zurich North American Headquarters. Ryne is an Operations Consultant in the Operational Excellence Group in Underwriting Support & Services. Lauren and Andrew are Mass Litigation Claim Professionals in Latent and Environmental Claims.

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