We are heartbroken to report that Seth Reid, BFA Music Theatre ‘09, began hospice care, Sunday, October 14th and passed away Tuesday October 16th.
Carly Calkins ’09
Carly Calkins ’09 graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Communication on August 3, 2018 with a Master of Science in Communication degree.
Ashley Wessel ’09
Ashley Wessel ’09 and Jeff Wessel ’10 welcomed Mason Stuart Wessel on July 28, 2018
Homecoming 2018
Lauren K. Romano ’09
Lauren Romano ’09 has been cast alongside fellow IWU alum, Jenilee Houghton ’05, in the upcoming Big Noise Theatre production of Kiss Me, Kate running September 21 – October 7, 2018.
Here is a link to more information.
Purchase tickets here.
Congratulations, Lauren!
Professor Elizabeth Balser
We are very sorry to inform you that Professor Elizabeth (Susie) Balser, faculty member in Biology for more than 20 years, passed away last month following an extended illness. Susie was recognized as an expert on the anatomy of echinoderms. Her passion for invertebrate animals inspired the creation of three new courses at IWU. Both as an instructor and as a research mentor, Susie challenged students to carefully study the natural world and make their own discoveries.
Kimberly (Stabosz) Zimmerman ’09
Kimberly ’09 & Dustin Zimmerman welcomed Clara Marie on February 20, 2018. Congratulations!
Amy (Burns) Ehmen ’09
Amy ’09 and Ryan Ehmen welcomed Owen William on March 28, 2018. Congratulations!
Elizabeth (Sowatzke) Schlicht ’09
Elizabeth was recently promoted to Associate Executive & Director of Digital Marketing for Association Acumen, LLC where she serves as Executive Director for the Minnesota Academy of PAs and Associate Executive Director for the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association. She recently earned her Ceritified Association Executive (CAE) credential.
Melanie Boyajian ’09
Melanie (Essayans) Boyajian ’09 and Arlen Boyajian welcomed Bella Zara Boyajian on January 27, 2018. Congratulations!

