Dr. A.J. Keller was just named this year’s winner of the Julius Herford Dissertation Prize for his 2020 dissertation from Northwestern University. You can read more here. Congratulations!

Daniela Stojkova (’08) and her partner Jonathan Warren welcomed a baby girl, Zoey Paige on 2/27/2021. Congratulations!

Carrie (Otto) Stahl ’08 and husband Alan welcomed Henry “Hank” David Stahl on Friday, September 10, 2021. Congratulations on the new Tiny Titan!

The ODP Corporation (ODP or the Company) (NASDAQ:ODP), a leading provider of business services, products and digital workplace technology solutions through an integrated B2B distribution platform, announced the appointment of Marcus B. Dunlop , a partner at HG Vora Capital Management, LLC(HG Vora), to the Companys Board of Directors. This appointment expands the Board to ten directors.

William Dwyer ’08 joined current and former members of the IWU Collegiate Choir to support the St. Joseph Church of Chenoa and St. Mary Church of Lexington at a joint Easter Vigil Mass.

Kayla (Kindred) Roan ’08 was part of a Sports career panel on March 10, 2021, which gave insight for students interested in working in the sports industry. The versatile alumni panelists have worked with the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Fire, and more.

John Caywood, a State Farm agent in Champaign, Illinois, directed a grant of $10,000 to Champaign’s Don Moyer Boys & Girls Club. The grant allowed State Farm to serve as the title sponsor of Don Moyer’s golf outing fundraiser, which raised $47,000 for an academic enrichment program. Kids enrolled in the program will receive academic support and two meals a day.

Caitlin (Ludwig) Pusateri ’08 was promoted to Executive Vice President at the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. You can read more here.

Kristin Tvrdik serves as a medical director of the Hinsdale (Ill.) Humane Society Pet Rescue and Resource Center. She became the organization’s first on-staff veterinarian in May 2019. She provides daily medical care for animals residing in the shelter and also offers reduced-cost vaccination clinics. Kristin previously served as medical director of a high-volume spay/neuter clinic and shelter in South Bend, Indiana.