Congratulations to Katie (Jurgens) Bishop ’05 who is now married to Benjamin Bishop. We wish them all the best!
Katie (Jurgens) Bishop ’05
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Alesia (Perry) Whitt ’05
Congratulations to Alesia (Perry) Whitt ’05 and Eric Whitt on the birth of their newest Tiny Titan, Levi Whitt, born December 1st, 2020.
We wish them all the best with the new addition to their family.
Clinton Warren ’05
Clinton Warren ’05 was part of a Sports career panel on March 10, 2021, which gave insight for students interested in working in the sports industry. Our versatile alumni panelists have worked with the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Fire, and more.
Brian Lett ’05
Congratulations to Erin (Fleck) Lett ’06 and Brian Lett ’05 on the birth of their newest Tiny Titan, Hailey Rose, born on January 26! What a great way to bring in the new year. We wish them all the best!
David Hartley ’05
David Hartley ’05 joined the Lyons (Ill.) Township High School faculty as a music teacher ahead of the 2020-21 school year. David began teaching choir at the school in 2014. Congratulations, David!
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. 
Dave Varel ’05
Dave Varel ’05 authored “The Professoriate Needs Pedigree Diversity,” which was published by the American Association of University Professors in its Academe Blog on November 9, 2020.
Varel’s second book, The Scholar and the Struggle: Lawrence Reddick’s Crusade for Black History and Black Power, will be published by UNC Press in December.
Congratulations, Dave!
Lisa (Hoelle) Portilla ’05
Lisa (Hoelle) Portilla ’05 and her husband Ben Portilla gave birth to their child, Isaac Carlos Portilla, on August 22, 2020.
Congratulations to the entire Portilla family!
Jac Jemc ‘05
Patty Devery ’05
In December 2019, Patty received a Master of Library Science degree with a Certificate in Archives and Preservation of Cultural Materials from Queens College.
This month, Patty started as Archivist at StoryCorps, an organization whose mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.
Maybe you’ve heard StoryCorps stories during NPR’s Morning Edition on Fridays?