In the past two years we’ve witnessed the Titan community come together in new ways to share stories, expertise, and friendship. However, we have long awaited the chance to welcome you back to campus for a true Illinois Wesleyan Homecoming! We look forward to sharing a meal, a drink, and a story with all of you in person, September 23-25, 2022.
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Back to College Class: Walking through Walls: What the Electron Taught Me About Success from IWU Video on Vimeo.
Debo Olaosebikan, 2018 Robert M. Montgomery Outstanding Young Alumnus award winner, gave a Back to College Class at Homecoming 2018 titled “Walking Through Walls: What the Electron Taught Me About Success.” In this class, Debo shared his story of growing up in Nigeria, studying physics and mathematics at IWU and building technology companies in Silicon Valley. Through the lens of counter intuitive physics concepts and formative experiences at IWU, Debo discussed the importance of running towards barriers and other broadly applicable lessons for making progress on things we deeply care about.
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/.
There is less than 1 month until Homecoming 2017! While counting down the days until we are all back on campus, let’s reminisce about the time spent at IWU. Would anyone like to share their favorite IWU memories? Comment below.
If you are still deciding on which events you want to attend during Homecoming, the International RSO Fair is highly recommended. It will be on Saturday (10/14) at the Hansen Student Center, Center Court from 11 am – 1 pm. Come learn more about our multicultural registered student organizations and enjoy activities and musical performances. A light lunch will be provided, so please register either online or by phone by 10/8! You can visit the Homecoming Facebook page or the International RSO Fair Facebook event for more information.
You can register now here
A few noteworthy events:
You can see the full schedule of Homecoming 2017 events here
Hello Fellow Titans!
Kelly (Goodpaster) here. I’m working with Adriane Powell, the Director of IWU’s Office of Alumni Engagement to start spreading the word and also build a committee to help develop some class activities during Homecoming this fall. In four months (September 30-October 2) the festivities will be in full swing! It’s been 10 years, so why not head back to Bloomington, check out campus and see all the changes since we graduated? Campus is looking beautiful these days and the fact that you can no longer drive down Beecher Street between Magill Hall and CNS and CLA is still a little weird to me.
We know there will be a jam-packed schedule of activities throughout the weekend and the purpose of our committee is to offer a few opportunities where we can come together as a class to share memories and catch up with each other.
If you’re interested in helping us put some plans together please email me at kelly.goodpaster@gmail.com so we can get some things going. We need support from classmates both local to Bloomington-Normal and outside the area. Even if you’re not sure you’ll be at Homecoming, we can still use your skills ahead of time!
Please spread the word, and I hope to see many of you back at IWU September 30 – October 2 for the 2016 IWU Homecoming activities!
Kelly (Goodpaster) Fuller ’06
IWU Young Alumni – Meet your friends at the 4th Annual “Club Tommy” Homecoming Celebration
Saturday, October 10
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge
This all Titan (and guests) Homecoming celebration features a 25-foot hors d’oeuvres buffet that includes beer, wine, and soft drinks. “Club Tommy” is the perfect place to start your Homecoming Saturday night, and is one event you don’t want to miss!
Homecoming 2015 – #TGOE (Titan Green Over Everything)
