Joseph and Monica Holmes, both of ’09, welcomed new Tiny Titan, Parker Joseph Holmes, to the family on June 12th, 2017. Congratulations!
Joseph Holmes ’09 and Monica (Urban) Holmes ’09
1
Ken Hommowun ’09
Ken Hommowun ’09 was named the new assistant principal at North Elementary School in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Click here for a link to the entire article.
Chris Sleezer ’09 and Suzanne Diener ’09
Chris Sleezer and Suzanne Diener both ’09, welcome Tiny Titan, Charlie Reese Sleezer born May 5, 2017. Congratulations to you both!
Lauren Pietruszka ’09
Lauren Pietruszka ’09 was recently hired as the new Director of Academic and Social Supports for the Golden Apple Foundation in September 2016. Golden Apple is a non-profit organization that works to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence in Illinois, especially in schools-of-need. As a 2005 Golden Apple Scholar, Lauren pursued secondary English education at IWU, obtained her Master of Arts in Teaching at National Louis University in 2010, and taught Literacy and AVID courses for six years in Chicago Public Schools. Now as the Director, she is responsible for supporting 600+ undergraduate Golden Apple Scholars throughout the state as they earn their baccalaureate degrees and become teachers in Illinois schools-of-need.
All In
April 5, 2017 is our day of giving at Illinois Wesleyan and this year’s theme is Tune In for All In! Not only is today a day for giving, it’s a day to celebrate IWU and all of the things that make it special.
Visit https://www.iwu.edu/all-in/ to learn more and donate.
Donate today! Go Titans!
Reggie ’09 and Heather Lara welcome new addition
Reggie ’09 and Heather Lara welcomed the birth of their daughter, Maeve Katherine Lara, on December 24, 2016.
Congratulations!
Phil ’09 and Kathryn ’09 (Kohles) Schmitz
Phil ’09 and Kathryn ’09 (Kohles) Schmitz were married on September 10, 2016 in Chicago. This photo is of all the alumni that attended their wedding.
Front row: Mike Brillisour ’09, Monica (Urban) Holmes ’09, Amy (Burns) Ehmen ’09, Megan Lee ’09, Phil (groom), Kathryn (bride), Shelley Dravis ’09, Julie (Slagel) Matejek ’09, Nicole (Spear) Wolf ’09, Kelli Flahaven ’10. Back row: Kevin Goshorn ’09, Joe Holmes ’09, Joel Wicks ’09, Andrew Schmitz ’07, Brian Tiefenbruck ’09, Lauren Gearhart ’09, Carissa Nemmers ’09, Alex Holmberg ’09 and Pat Stephens ’09.
Kathryn (Brannan) McGough ’09
Kathryn ’09 and James McGough welcomed son Michael James on December 13, 2016. Congratulations!
Thank A Giver Day
Donor support allows IWU students to continue to have experiences that make being a Titan unique and transformative. To be among those celebrated today, make a gift at www.iwu.edu/give.
Alison (Harford) Riith graduates with Masters of Public Admnistration
Alison (Harford) Riith ’09 received her Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from Fairfield University in May of 2016.
Congrats!