Babawande Afolabi ’10 is the founder and CEO of Green Africa Airways.

The new airline has received an Air Transport License (ATL) from the Nigerian Government, commenced its Air Operating Certificate (AOC) process and is in conversations with leading aircraft manufacturers. Green Africa Airways also recently announced that it has completed its Series A round of financing with Kuramo Capital, a Pan African independent investment management group based in New York with additional offices in Lagos and Nairobi. As part of the new investment, Green Africa Airways has also formed an advisory board of senior industry leaders.

Afolabi said, “We are incredibly fortunate and honored to have reputable leaders back Green Africa Airways. The consortium brings seasoned experience, extensive global networks and value-based leadership to Green Africa Airways. This pivotal Series A round of financing and outstanding advisory board will strengthen our journey to build Green Africa Airways into a top-notch carrier that will help create a better future for several millions of customers in Nigeria and Africa at large.”

Here is a link to the full article.

Congratulations, Babawande!

We’re counting on you to make this the biggest year yet! Tomorrow, join Titans from around the world in giving back to help move Illinois Wesleyan forward. Make your gift at www.iwu.edu/all-in and help spread the word by using our social media toolkit and #AllInforWesleyan.

Tuesday, April 3rd is our day of giving at Illinois Wesleyan and this year’s theme is Think Bigger!
Not only is today a day for giving, it’s a day to celebrate IWU and all of the things that make it special.  Last year, our class had an impressive 47 donors, let’s try for 55 this year!  We contributed $2276. Our goal for this year is $2700! Think of the impact this can make for IWU students and their families!

Click here to learn more and to donate on Tuesday, April 3rd.

Tuesday, April 3rd is our day of giving at Illinois Wesleyan and this year’s theme is
Think Bigger! 
Not only is today a day for giving, it’s a day to celebrate IWU and all of the things that make it special.  Last year, our class had an impressive 47 donors, and we contributed $2,276. Let’s think bigger and surpass last year’s donors and dollars contributed! Think of the impact this can make for IWU students and their families!

Click here to learn more and to donate on Tuesday, April 3rd.
Help spread the word using #AllInForWesleyan and take advantage of our social media toolkit.

Sarah Bockel ’10 starred in the current edition of “Beautiful” playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, as Carole King. Please find this awesome article written about her! Please join me in congratulating Sarah on her accomplishment! Next stop, BROADWAY!

How well do you know Illinois Wesleyan University?
IWU Crossword ANSWER KEY
ACROSS
4. Eric
5. Stevenson
7. Powell
8. Sapientia
10. State
12. Hedding
13. Black
15. Aflame
DOWN
1. Japan
2. Illinois
3. Memorial
6. Tommy
9. Titan
11. Female
14. Park

The spirit of giving is all around us this holiday season, please consider giving the gift of bright futures to current and future Illinois Wesleyan University students. Your gifts provide opportunities and experiences that will be remembered for a lifetime.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday is #GivingTuesday, a global initiative to celebrate generosity and give back during the holiday season. Join the movement and help make bright futures possible for current Titans with a gift at www.iwu.edu/give today!

Sienna Janiece Watkins was born on June 24, 2017 weighing 5lb 13oz at 19″ long at South Suburban Hospital.
Please join me in congratulating Jerry and his wife, Saquenna Watkins on the newest addition to their family! 

Coco Bassey ’10 is the founder and editor in chief of Millennielle, a digital lifestyle and fashion publication, created in 2013 by and for millennial women. Alongside her blog, she also works as a Product Marketing Manager for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America in the metro Atlanta area. IWU welcomed Coco as an Alumni Speaker for Back to College Classes at Homecoming 2017, Titans Around the World. Her class, entitled “The Importance of a Powerful Digital Brand”, may be viewed below.

Congratulations, Coco!

The Importance of a Powerful Digital Brand from IWU Video on Vimeo.