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All In for Wesleyan

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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 69 donors, and we contributed $2,976. 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.

Samuel Mitchell ’12

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We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Samuel Mitchell ’12 on October 3rd, 2017.

During Sam’s time at IWU, he earned 4 varsity letters in swimming. He was an academic all-conference swimmer and was student body vice-president for one term. He spent a summer abroad at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.

Sam was an accomplished triathlete, winning or placing in his age group in numerous triathlons, including the Transamerica Chicago triathlon, and he was a rock climbing enthusiast. Sam had the courage to put himself in uncomfortable situations for personal growth. While working as a camp counselor at Deer Valley YMCA summer camp, he loved the camaraderie and closeness of the staff and campers. Sam valued healthy food and locally grown produce; he spent 6 months traveling from Illinois to Washington state working with Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF).

He looked for ways to help and connect with his community. He fought for social justice by calling and writing his local and state political officials. You may view his full obituary here.

Sam will be dearly missed by all those whose lives he has touched.

 

How well do you know IWU?

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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

Jeremy Adams ’12

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Jeremy Adams ’12 married Misty (Gauch) Adams on November 12th, 2016. Many IWU alums were in attendance, pictured below are: Nick Varchetto ’13 , Matt Rooney ’14, Ryan Eich ’13, Scott Bedtke 13, Sean O’Connor ’11, Kevin Bowers ’13, Trace Hummel ’12, Jim Mosterd ’11, and Rodkeem Jackson ’12.

Amber (Simkins) Younge ’12

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Amber (Simkins) ’12 and Brandon Younge were married on June 18th, 2016 in Dallas, TX. Congratulations! Alums present included Xinyi Wu ’11, Queenie Li ’11, Lara Yunya Yang ’12, Emily Schimick ’12, Amy Chang ’12, Jon Simkins ’83, Amber Younge ’12, Olivia Simkins ’17, Sam Krueger ’12, Bob Bischoff ’86, Marie Boche ’82, Joy Bischoff ’86, Lucy Simkins ’77, Joe Simkins ’77, and Janet Shafer ’78.

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