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, 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 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!