Jill Jackson ’04 of PricewaterhouseCoopers spoke at the Homecoming International Career Panel on Friday, 10/13. Jill started in Transaction Services with PwC US in Chicago in 2004, and spent 1.5 years with the PwC Singapore firm starting in August 2013.
Lavanga Wijekoon ’04 came to IWU as an international student from Sri Lanka. Now an attorney at an international law firm in Chicago, he advises and represents multinational employers. Recently, he has participated in negotiations for a business and human rights treaty at the United Nations. He also represents pro bono asylum seekers and “Dreamer” applicants. As a speaker for Homecoming 2017’s Back to College Classes, Lavanga shared his thoughts on how IWU – his friends, professors, and work-study at Saga – prepared him for his career, and how he met his wife-to-be on a May Term class. His presentation, entitled “From the SAGA Dishroom to International Law Firm: A Former International Student’s Reflections”, may be viewed below.
Congratulations, Lavanga!
From the SAGA Dishroom to International Law Firm: A Former International Student’s Reflections from IWU Video on Vimeo.
As IWU celebrates Titans Around the World at Homecoming this weekend, we will also honor our alumni who served worldwide as veterans and first-responders, including Captain Ryan A. Beaupre ’95. We will remember Ryan and all veterans and first-responders who have given their lives in the service of others and our country. Presenting the colors will be American Legion Color Guard Post 635 Normal and Post 56 from Bloomington. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, October 14th at 12:45 p.m., prior to the Homecoming Football game at Tucci Stadium and will include the National Anthem sung by Wayne Messmer ’72. Classmates and friends can view the ceremony on streaming video live at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/.
Matt and Sarah (Thorson) Bibo, both of ’04, welcomed son, John Mattux Bibo, on January 11th, 2017. Congratulations!
Brandon Christol ’04 and Susanne Bertucco were married in Oak Park, IL. Congratulations!
Becky Sierra ’05, Chris Kawakita ’98, Khair Sadrud-din ’06, Bryan Duling ’08, Jennifer Shaughnessy ’98, Dan Lydigsen ’04, Drew Kelly, Chris Boswell ’05, Tom Kniola ’04, Andrew Kapral ’05, Beth Crowley ’04, Michele Darnell, Bob Geraty ’98, Bri Korczak, Trevor Sierra ’05, Tyler Bennett ’04, Jay Korczak ’04, Shannon Wisecup, Laine Twanow ’04, Van Miller ’04, Mike Bragg ’05, Katie Bragg ’05
Danielle ’04 and Weston Walter ’04 welcomed Willa Wimberley Walter, 6 lbs 14 oz and 20 inches, on July 26, 2016!
Shawn Oppegard ’04 and Stacy (Baron) Oppegard ’04 welcomed Bennett James Oppegard on July 20, 2016. Congratulations!
Show your Titan Pride!
From now through July 31, you can receive a pair of Illinois Wesleyan socks with your gift of $25 or more. All proceeds, unless otherwise designated, will support current students through the Wesleyan Fund.
These limited edition socks are only available through the end of the month.
Get yours by making a gift of $25 or more at titanpride.org/socks today!
(This offer only applies to individuals who make a gift of $25 or more by July 31. Limit 1 pair per donor.
Per IRS regulations, the $10 cost of the socks is not tax-deductible.)
Stephanie and Tim Cross ’04 welcomed their first child, Lillian Taylor on March 17, 2016 just in time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
Kim (Wagner) Sweeney ’04 and Tyler Sweeney ’04 welcomed their first baby, Callum James Sweeney on February 12, 2016. He was 6lbs. 14oz and 22 inches long.