All In for Wesleyan Becomes a Tradition in 2015

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

On April 9, Titans of all generations pulled together and showed their pride on the third annual All In For Wesleyan. More than 1,800 gifts of all sizes from 49 states and 17 countries totaled over $500,000 in support of Illinois Wesleyan University and our students. Our collective philanthropy served as an inspiration to the next generation as All In For Wesleyan firmly established itself as an Illinois Wesleyan tradition, both on campus and off. The class of 2008 had 69 donors on April 9th and donations totaling $3,840.00.

Thank you 2008 Alumni for being “all in” all the time, and for continuing to make Illinois Wesleyan one of your giving priorities. If you have already made your gift this year, thank you! If you have not made your gift this year, I hope that you will join me as a donor and put us one more gift closer to our participation goal. You can make your gift by visiting iwu.edu/give. It is your support that keeps Illinois Wesleyan strong, and develops the next generation of leaders.

Miranda Karban ’08

Posted on May 9, 2015 by

Miranda Karban, class of 2008, was recently awarded a Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship. It is a competitive fellowship designed to fund the completion of PhD research and dissertation writing. Miranda’s research looks into cranial growth patterns in modern humans and Neanderthals. Congratulations to Miranda on this fellowship award!

All In For Wesleyan

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

Today is All in for Wesleyan 2015! All gifts made today will be matched by an anonymous donor (up to $75,000).

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.*

Make a gift at iwu.edu/challenge today to support the little things that make Illinois Wesleyan great! You could win the naming rights for the hot spot, WESN mic and more! What piece of the IWU campus would you name? #IWUNameIt

Kendahl McIntyre ’08: 30 Under 30 Voting

Posted on March 20, 2015 by

Kendahl McIntyre, ’08, has been selected as one of 50 finalists for 30 Under 30, which is a prestigious award given to the top 30 real estate agents in the United States (under the age of 30).

You can help Kendahl win the Web Choice Award, and only 1 of the 50 finalists can win this award. Members of the public will be able to vote for their favorite finalist. Online voting starts at noon on Friday, March 20 and ends at noon on Friday, March 27. Voting is limited to once a day per candidate per device (iphone, ipad, computer etc). The finalist who collects the most votes is guaranteed a spot among this year’s 30 Under 30.

Here is a link to learn more about 30 Under 30:

http://realtormag.realtor.org/daily-news/2015/03/10/announcing-30-under-30-finalists-for-2015

Vote for Kendahl here.

Daniel and Stephanie (Andriola) Obie ’08

Posted on March 17, 2015 by

Daniel Obie ’08 and Stephanie (Andriola) Obie ’08 welcomed a baby girl, Taylor Grace, on March 8, 2015. Congratulations!

Marti Lyons ’08

Posted on March 5, 2015 by

Illinois Wesleyan theatre alumna Marti Lyons ’08 has been named the 2014-2015 Michael Maggio Directing Fellow at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre. Read more about Marti’s recent accomplishments here.

Alex Boecher ’08 and Melissa Myers ’09

Posted on February 23, 2015 by

Robin (Johnson) Cook ’06 expressed thanks to Melissa Myers ’09 (her first cousin) and Alex Boecher ’08, for videotaping her wedding ceremony and greeting their guests. A few weeks later, Melissa graduated from Michigan State University’s medical school with her M.D., and three weeks after that, she and Alex got married. Robin and her husband Logan were able to return the favor by ushering and helping videotape their ceremony.

Melissa and Robin both feel fortunate that their grandparents, IWU alumnus Dr. Robert T. ’50 and Mrs. Alta Myers, were able to attend both graduations and weddings, making for a busy, but joyous spring!

Thank You From IWU

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Brenda Milcik

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!

Elizabeth Timme ’07 and NIcholas Timme ’08

Posted on February 12, 2015 by

Elizabeth Timme ’07 and Nicholas Timme ’08 welcomed a daughter, Katherine (Kate) Timme. Congratulations!

Christie (Hybiak) Samrai ’08

Posted on January 29, 2015 by

Christie (Hybiak) Samrai ’08 and Anton Samrai ’07 were married on September 20, 2014 in Medinah, IL. Christie recently graduated from dental school and currently practices in Glenview, IL. Anton will graduate with his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business this year. Alumni in attendance at the wedding were Ashley Kappmeyer ’08, Vicki Beata ’08, Andrea DeAvila ’08, Grace Hollander ’08, Megan Sheehan ’08, Alyssa DeWitt ’08. Congratulations!

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