Sara and Judd Swensen welcomed their daughter, Leah Jane, on February 10, 2015.
Congratulations to Sara and Judd on their new Tiny Titan!
Sara (Cordes) Swensen ’01
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Dr. Mahesh Raju ’01-New Parent
Dr. Mahesh Raju ’01 and his wife Priya Bhatia Raju welcomed a son, Dhilan Jai Raju. He was born on April 11th and joins two sisters. Congratulations!
Erika Holst ’01
Erika Holst ’01, curator of collections for the Springfield Art Association, worked on the restoration of the historic Edwards Place. You can access the full article here.
Congratulations Erika!
ALL IN FOR WESLEYAN
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!
Kathryn (Tucker) Kmiecik ’01
Kathryn opened up her own private practice, Postpartum Wellness Center, in the Fall of 2013 in Hoffman Estates, IL. She specializes in Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders like Postpartum Depression, Couples Counseling, and Adolescent Counseling. She also speaks and trains others in pregnancy and parenting issues.
Congratulations Kathryn!
Thank You From IWU
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!
Rachel (Dawson) Birkey ’01
Rachel (Dawson) ’01 and Phil Birkey welcomed their son, Winston David, on November 10, 2014.
Congratulations Rachel and Phil!
Jeffrey Becker ’01
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announced that six associates were recently named partners, including our own Jeffrey Becker ’01. The official press release made by Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP can be accessed through the link: SMB Press Release_2015 New Partners.
Congratulations to Jeffrey!
News from the Office of Alumni Relations
We are pleased to announce Adriane Powell as the Director of Alumni Relations at Illinois Wesleyan University. Adriane has been an adopted Titan since 2010, and has lived in the Bloomington-Normal community for over 30 years. She loves to meet IWU alumni where they live, work, and play. Adriane has experience working with a diverse group of IWU alumni and is looking forward to continuing to connect with Titans all over the world!
Derek Nunamaker ’01
Derek Nunamaker ’01 was accepted to Bradley University’s Doctor of Physical
Therapy program and will be starting the program in June of 2015.