December 1, 2015 Giving Tuesday

Posted on December 1, 2015 by classnews

#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!

’99 updates, just in time for Homecoming

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

Hi everyone. Hope you’ll all make it down for Homecoming. I’m thinking about showing up early on Saturday 10/10 and running the 5k. Can’t stick around long though, I’ve got to coach my oldest daughter’s soccer game.

Anthony Algmin ’99 became the first Chief Data Officer for the Chicago Transit Authority
Kristine Jacobs Whiteaker ’99 and John recently welcomed their newborn Maya Faye Whiteaker: “She was born on June 8, 2015. She weighed 8lbs., 12oz. and was 21 inches long. Her big brother, Sean, adores her and loves to help us care for Maya.”
Ethan Schrum ’99 began a position as assistant professor of history at Azusa Pacific University near Los Angeles in the 2014-15 academic year. Ethan and his wife Kara also welcomed their first child, Bartholomew Augustine Schrum on 7/18/14.
Ryan Mellske ’99 studied international law at Duke and now practices international arbitration in Washington DC. In May 2014 Ryan joined the Washington, DC office of Three Crowns LLP, a new law firm dedicated to the resolution of international disputes. Ryan also teaches as an adjunct professor at Duke University School of Law.

Thank You 2015 Donors!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by classnews

THANK YOU to all of our fiscal year 2015 donors! Illinois Wesleyan University‘s alumni participation rate has increased for the third year in a row thanks to the generosity of donors like you! Your support helps to ensure IWU is stronger and more affordable for current and future generations of Titans. You’ve done well, and you’ve done good! Go Titans!

Let’s Move the Tommymometer to the Top!

Posted on July 17, 2015 by classnews

Illinois Wesleyan’s fiscal year end is quickly approaching on July 31. Have you shown your Titan Pride by making a gift this year?

Check out the new Tommymometer to see where we stand by clicking here.

If you have already made a gift this year, thank you! If you have not yet made your gift, there is still time for you to make a difference this year.

By making your gift before July 31, you will not only add to the Tommymometer for alumni donors, but you will help to keep current Illinois Wesleyan students enrolled and our alma mater strong. The percentage of alumni donors is important to IWU because outside organizations view it as a metric to measure alumni satisfaction. It affects Illinois Wesleyan’s rankings, bond rating, and ability to earn grants.

Thank you for doing your part to fill the Tommymometer before July 31 and keep Illinois Wesleyan moving forward!

Class of ’99 updates

Posted on May 21, 2015 by

Hi all, another batch of alumni updates, piled up for quite a while I’m afraid:

Karle Koritz ’99, who I remember from the Park Place singles house senior year, is now DeWitt County resident circuit judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit.
Maggie (Folk) Kendall ’99 won a $100,000 grant to build a therapeutic indoor riding facility, bringing equestrian opportunities to special needs children and adults.
Adriane Powell has been named Director of Alumni Relations at Illinois Wesleyan.
Taryn (Hettlinger) Parise ’99 and husband Tony welcomed son, Benjamin John Parise, on Jan. 28, 2015.
Karle Koritz ’99 (again!) and David Newberg ’75 have been working to protect the Mahomet Aquifer from hazardous PCB waste.
Adriane Powell, Director of Alumni Relations

David Newberg (’75), Joni (Blue) Newberg (’75), Katy (McCain) Koritz (’01), and Karle Koritz (’99)

ALL IN FOR WESLEYAN

Posted on April 9, 2015 by classnews

Today is All in for Wesleyan 2015! All gifts made today will be matched by an anonymous donor (up to $75,000).

And this year, there’s a twist. Let me explain.

Gifts to the Wesleyan Fund support student financial assistance and also the little, but essential, things that create the Illinois Wesleyan experience. So today we’re celebrating these little essentials — the unsung heroes. Make a gift today and your name could appear next to one of these items for a limited time.*

Give today and your name could be selected to grace the hot spot, the WESN microphone, and other pieces of campus that will be announced throughout the day. (Learn more)

Give today and your gift will be matched by an anonymous donor.

Give today and show that you’re proud to be a Titan!

Thank You From IWU

Posted on February 12, 2015 by classnews

February 16th is Thank A Giver Day — a day when the Illinois Wesleyan campus community celebrates the generosity of our supporters. We celebrate Thank A Giver Day on February 16th because at this point we’re 70% of the way through the school year. Since tuition covers 70% of the total cost of an IWU education, it’s a fitting time to draw attention to the fact that outside support from alumni and friends of the University plays a key role in delivering the kind of educational experience we expect from our alma mater.

Last year, over 8,000 people made gifts to Illinois Wesleyan University and, regardless of the size, each and every one played a role in keeping Illinois Wesleyan strong. If you would like to take a moment to make your annual gift, we invite you to do so at iwu.edu/give.

Go Titans!

2014 Ryan A. Beaupre 5k Race

Posted on October 18, 2014 by

5k hat selfie Hello friends! Just thought I’d report from IWU Homecoming ’14. I got up early today and ran in the annual Beaupre memorial 5k. A little chilly but success! 3rd overall and 1st in my age group. Got a nice knit hat to show for the effort. AND there was enough time to go grab some free pancakes on the quad. I passed on the silly balloon hats, though.

Homecoming Cookies!

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

Thanks to Trey Short from IT Services for feeding us some Titan themed baked goods! These were actually for the Alumni Technology Advisory Group, but I snuck in and nabbed a couple.

Another ’99 News wrap-up

Posted on September 15, 2014 by

Hi all, here are a few items from a backlog of ’99 news!

Amanda (Sebolt) Hjerpe ’99 and Erik Hjerpe had a baby girl, Anja Elyse, on June 27, 2013.
Crea Fusco ’99 had twin boys, Leo and Ford, on June 29!
Ethan Karolczak has joined Mundelein High School as a social studies teacher.
Rick Lindquist ’99 (hey, who, me?) was promoted to Instructional Technologist at Illinois Wesleyan on Aug. 1. Rick has worked in Information Technology Services in various roles since 2000. He replaces the former Instructional Technologist, Patrick McLane, who retired in May.
Jason Spoor-Harvey was interviewed for an article with the Daily Herald discussing his work as a social studies teacher covering 9/11 as a historical event.

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