Karen LaShelle ’98

Karen LaShelle ’98, executive director of Creative Action, was named Nonprofit Executive of the Year by Mission Capital at its 2015 Party for Good gala. Creative Action‘s mission is to spark and support the academic, social, and emotional development of young people through creative programming in and out of school.

Click here to read more about Karen’s recent award.

Congratulations, Karen!

Krystina Kelley ’98 & Mary Beam ’87

Krystina Kelley ’98 and Mary Beam ’87 were recently honored among 102 St. Louis-area educators to receive an Emerson Excellence in Teaching award. Now in its 26th year, the awards pay tribute to area educators – from kindergarten teachers to college professors – for their achievements and dedication to the field of education. Each honoree received a Tiffany & Co. crystal apple, as they are honored for their vital role in shaping students’ lives.The Excellence in Teaching Awards program is sponsored annually by St. Louis-based Emerson, a diversified global manufacturer and technology leader.

Well done, Krystina and Mary!

December 1, 2015 Giving Tuesday

#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 at www.iwu.edu/give or by calling 309-556-3091.

Thanks for keeping Illinois Wesleyan in mind this holiday season. Go Titans!
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Trissa A. Babrowski ’98

Trissa A. Babrowski ’98, M.D., a board-certified vascular surgeon at the University of Chicago, gave a talk on October 26, 2015 to current pre-med students at IWU about medical school interviews.

Thank you, Trissa, for sharing your insights with IWU’s future medical professionals!

Michael Davis ’98

Michael Davis ’98 has been doing some High Altitude Ballooning with students from Chicago. They send balloons up in to near space (20 miles above the earth!), and then retrieve them when they come back. They collect data the entire time.

Check out these photos, taken from the balloons!

 

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Matt Wolfe, ’98

Matt Wolfe, ’98, is the new artistic director for Showtunes Theatre Company in Seattle! Says the outgoing artistic director: “[Matt] imbues the right amount of talent, dedication, and knowledge. His passion and energy are devout.”
Read all about his success here: Broadwayworld.com
Congratulations, Matt!