All In for Wesleyan

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!

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Samuel Mitchell ’12

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.

 

Ian Coulter-Buford ’12

Ian Coulter-Buford ’12 will be starring as Tap Brother in the Broadway “tour” of After Midnight on the Norwegian Escape, directed/choreographed by TONY Award Winner Warren Carlyle, through February 2018.

Earlier this year, Ian released his debut EP, LIVE 4 NOW, available on all music platforms. The album is accompanied by a music visual filmed in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Erick Henderson ’12

Erick Henderson ’12 married Erin Keim on August 12, 2017.

Several family members and friends in attendance were fellow Titans, including Greg Chrisman ’78, Megan George ’14, Stephen Chrisman ’82, Paul Chrisman ’76, Ryan Dyar ’14, Elizabeth Allen ’13, Robin Basu ’12, Stewart Turner-Jackson ’12, Tristan Rogers ’12, Aaron Moore ’12, Anna Marie Chrisman pictured for her husband Richard Chrisman ’53, Nancy Henderson ’71-73, David Tsai ’12, Jordan (Diehl) Mann ’12, bride Erin Keim, groom Erick Henderson ’12, Jake Mann ’12, Cindy (Gregory) Moore ’12, and Timothy Henry ’12.

Congratulations, Erick and Erin!