Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics Robert (Bob) Leekley passed away on Tuesday, Jan.1. Prof. Leekley started teaching at Illinois Wesleyan in 1974, and from his first year to his 44th, his commitment to IWU and our students remained unchanged. His positive impact on generations of students and colleagues will not be forgotten. Read an obituary. A service will be held in the IWU Evelyn Chapel from 11-12 on Wednesday, January 9th.
Carolyn Franz Berger ’05 and her husband Joel welcomed a baby boy, Jude Carl, on December 1, 2018.
Congratulations to the entire family!
David Miller ’05 returned to IWU on 11-14-18 to represent his organization, Independence Plus, Inc. at the Nursing Career Fair. David is now the Director of Clinical Services for Home Health and Home Nursing of Independence Plus, Inc.
Austin Smith ’05 published a book titled Flyover Country: Poems on March 2, 2018. Austin’s book challenges misconceptions about the Midwest and the “carelessness” of drone warfare.
You can read some of the excerpts of his book here. Congratulations, Austin!
Jenilyn Roether ’05 will perform as part of a program hosted by the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra on November 4.
You can read more about Jenilyn’s big performance here.
Lauren Ostrowski ’05 was named the Program Dean of IES Abroad for its EU, Freiburg, Granada, and Madrid centers.
You can read more about Lauren’s big move here. Congratulations, Lauren!
Stacey and Steve Gaetano welcomed their daughter, Lorelei Juliana, on September 28, 2018. Congratulations to the Gaetano family, and welcome to the world, Lorelei!
Jenilee Houghton ’05 has been cast alongside fellow IWU alum, Lauren Romano ’09, in the upcoming Big Noise Theatre production of Kiss Me, Kate running September 21 – October 7, 2018.
Congratulations, Jenilee!
Here is a link to more information.
Purchase tickets here.
Emily (Beaugureau) Johnson ’05 and her husband, Robert, welcomed their third daughter, Charlotte Grace, on June 15th. Charlotte was 7lbs, 6oz and 20 inches long.
Her big sisters Madelynn and Avery are thrilled with her arrival!
