Cozen O’Connor promoted 15 attorneys to member recently, among them Matthew Glavin ’01. Matthew helps clients navigate the complex legislative and regulatory landscape in Illinois. His background in politics, government, and managing in-house government affairs operations for large corporations, allows him to bring unique value to his clients. Before joining Cozen O’Connor, Glavin served as the national director of government affairsfor American Water, overseeing legislative and regulatory policy in 47 states for the largest privately owned water utility in the country.
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Scott Moreau ’01
Scott Moreau ’01 married Sonia Rincón Moreau on September 28, 2020. Congratulations to them!
TAG Day 2021
Monday, February 8 is Thank-A-Giver Day at Illinois Wesleyan and we’re eager to celebrate generous Titans!
Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day is the symbolic point during the academic year — about 70% of the way through — when tuition dollars are exhausted and Illinois Wesleyan relies on donor generosity to continue providing a world-class education and rewarding collegiate experiences.
Each and every year, every gift matters. Contributions benefit students and faculty, enhance academic excellence, and strengthen the IWU community.
Thank you to all who give back to move IWU forward.
Amy McCabe ’01
Amy McCabe ’01 performed at the inauguration of President Joseph R. Biden on Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington, D.C., as a member of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band. Gunnery Sergeant McCabe is a trumpeter/cornetist who has been a member of the band since 2006. Prior to joining “The President’s Own,” she was a featured soloist in the Tony and Emmy Award winning musical Blast!, and a member of MusiCorps, a music education and advocacy program designed to promote music awareness, appreciation and training in Chicago Public Schools.
Todd McCannon ’01
Todd McCannon was recognized in The (Champaign) News-Gazette for using his artistic skills to creatively engage students when instruction went remote, creating chalkboard murals for his Zoom background.
You can read the article on The (Champaign) News-Gazette here.
Kimberly M. (Hammond) Beckstrom ’01
Hello IWU family!
I thought I would pass on some updates as it has been a while since I have shared anything.
It’s been an exciting year professionally! I continue to work for Mayo Clinic, where I have been since graduation from the IWU School of Nursing in 2001. In April 2020, I was named the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Practitioner Program Primary Care Preceptor of the Year. In keeping with my commitment to advancing Nurse Practitioner Education, I was also promoted to Assistant Program Director for the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences Nurse Practitioner Program, supporting primary care and women’s health in October 2020.
I truly believe that my interest in nursing education was sparked during my time at IWU; surrounded by so many brilliant and passionate nurse educators definitely rubbed off!
Kindest regards,
Kim
Ryan Eyer ’01
Congratulations to Ryan Eyer ’01 and his wife Ashley for the newest addition to their family, Emery Grace Eyer, who was born on September 29, 2020. She was 7 lbs. and 19.25 inches. Big brother Jackson is excited about his new baby sister. We wish you all the best in the new year!
Jeffrey Becker ‘01
Billboard Magazine has again named Jeffrey Becker ‘01, partner and chair of Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP’s Entertainment and Media Law Practice Group, to its 2020 Top Music Lawyers list.
Congratulations, Jeffrey!
Tonya Horn ‘01
Tonya Horn ‘01, president of Rogards Office Plus and a past Central Illinois Business 40 Under 40 honoree, was featured in a series spotlighting local leaders.
Wow! Congratulations, Tonya!
Cindy (Thorson) Nourie ‘01
Cindy (Thorson) Nourie ‘01 and her husband Michael recently celebrated the first birthday of their son, Dylan Michael Nourie. Dylan was born on June 19, 2019.
Wow! We can only imagine the many milestones Dylan has achieved in his first year! Congratulations to the Nourie family!