IWU and the Hart Career Center are so grateful that Claire Karlen of The Autism Place and Hannah Jones of Springfield Public Schools (both class of ’11) returned to campus on March 25 to speak about what careers are possible with a psychology degree. Both women provided lots of wonderful advice for current undergrads! Thanks again, ladies!
Ade Olayinka ’11 at IWU Women’s Council Summit
Ade Olayinka spoke at the session “Advocating for Social Justice: Make a Living Working for Change” speaking about her experience in the public policy program at Duke University. Thank you, Ade!
IWU Meet-Up in Los Angeles
Brooke Trantor ’11 and Kathleen Curto (Ellison) ’11
In December, my husband and I were able to see Brooke Trantor perform in both Undateable and the House Ensemble at Second City Hollywood! Both shows were fantastic!
Myia Thompson ’11
I was just hired as a Registered Nurse at Prairie Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Chicago Heights, IL.
Congratulations, Myia!
Julie (Tucker) Gernand ’11
Julie Gernand (contributor to “The Identity Project” blog) was born and raised in suburban Chicago. Julie was married in July 2012 to her wonderful husband, Ted. She currently teaches theatre and dance throughout Chicagoland.
IWU Thank a Giver Day
THANK YOU for continuing to make Illinois Wesleyan one of your giving priorities. It is YOUR support that makes IWU a truly transformative place for young people.
Syed Mustafa Alavi ’11
Nicholas Reinhart ’11 and Erika Lecaj Musical ’11
My Suburban Life
Nicholas Reinhart wrote a musical that will premiere
at the Madison Street Theatre in Oak Park,
featuring three fellow alumni in the cast:
Kyle Blair ’09
Erika Lecaj
Elizabeth Schwarzrock ’10
Congratulations on your recent achievements!
Meg Miner Request
Click the photo to see what exciting memorabilia Meg Miner – University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian – has requested.
Sam Kopas ’11 and David Bueche ’11
I would like to announce that David Bueche and I, Samantha Kopas were married on November 2nd 2013. Our best man was another IWU alum, Kyle Sloan (Class of 2011), and Amy Orlik (Class of 2011) was one of our bridesmaids. We had several alumni with us at the ceremony and I’ve attached a photo of all of us at the reception.
