Class of 1998 – 20th Reunion Invitation from Jennifer Shaughnessy ’98 and Tony Gray ’98

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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

In Sympathy – Professor Emerita L. Jane Brue

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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.

Seth Keeton ’98

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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!

All In for Wesleyan

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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.

Carrie (Greeter) Jost ’98

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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!