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.
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.
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!
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!
Steve Lessaris ’12 joined commercial real estate firm NelsonHill and will focus on industrial and adaptive reuse properties in Chicago. You can read more about it here.
Homecoming is only a few days away! Are you planning to attend? Below are important details that will help you make the most out of your weekend back in Bloomington.
Class of 2012 Reunion
On Friday night, from 4:00-5:30 p.m., there will be a reception at President Jensen’s house that will include beer, wine, and hors-d’oeuvres for those celebrating class reunion years. Then, we’ll meet at Flinger’s (1503 E. Vernon Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. for pizza, beer and socializing.
On Saturday, the kickoff for the homecoming football game is at 1:00 p.m. Our class will meet in the Shirk parking lot for a 5 Year Reunion Tailgate. Hot dogs and chips will be provided, but please BYOB and a dish to share, if you can!
Later that night, we’ll all meet at Club Tommy in the Young Main Lounge. $20 = unlimited beer, wine, hors-d’oeuvres, a photo booth and DJ. Afterwards, we’ll head to Fat Jacks for more chances to socialize and reconnect!
More information can be found on the Class of 2012 Facebook page.
Honoring Our Alumni
As IWU celebrates Titans Around the World at Homecoming this weekend, we will also honor our alumni who served worldwide as veterans and first-responders, including Captain Ryan A. Beaupre ’95. We will remember Ryan and all veterans and first-responders who have given their lives in the service of others and our country. Presenting the colors will be American Legion Color Guard Post 635 Normal and Post 56 from Bloomington. The ceremony will take place this Saturday, October 14th at 12:45 p.m., prior to the Homecoming Football game at Tucci Stadium and will include the National Anthem sung by Wayne Messmer ’72. Classmates and friends can view the ceremony on streaming video live at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/iwu/.
We hope to see you back on campus this weekend!
Homecoming is quickly approaching! See below for the latest Class of 2012 reunion information and stay tuned for updates as they become available.
October 13
President’s Reception | President’s House | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Flinger’s Pizza Pub | 1503 E. Vernon, Bloomington | 8:00 PM
October 14
Football Game Tailgate | Shirk Center Parking Lot | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Club Tommy | Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge | 6:00 PM
Fat Jacks | 511 N. Main, Bloomington | Following Club Tommy
Stay in touch by joining our Class Facebook Group for news and updates regarding reunion information. We also encourage you to use this page to post photos and memories of your time at IWU. The Homecoming schedule and event registration are available on the IWU homecoming page.
If you are interested in booking your hotel stay, room blocks are available at these locations on a first come, first serve basis. Book your room soon!
Erin Howes ’12 and Kevin Seske ’12 were married on July 7, 2017, in Chicago, Illinois.
Wesleyan alumni in attendance included Vicki Levin ’10, Alex Long ’12, Stephie (Swope) Predmore ’11, Derrick Rohl ’12, Tim Brinkmann ’14, Sarah Zahorak ’12, Christopher Hammer ’12, and Jon Moos ’13.
Congratulations, Erin and Kevin!
While in law school, Bryan worked as a 711 Intern at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office representing the State in misdemeanor cases for trials and hearings. At the State’s Attorney’s Office, he first chaired three misdemeanor jury trials and received guilty verdicts in each trial. Additionally, he represented the State in several bench trials and DUI Summary Suspension hearings.
Bryan is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Will County Bar Association. He concentrates his practice in traffic and civil litigation and employment law. He is an associate attorney at Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC.
Homecoming registration is now open!
Join us in celebrating Illinois Wesleyan Homecoming 2017 – Titans Around the World! Let us know you’re coming by registering here. You can also view the homecoming schedule of events at iwu.edu/homecoming.
Stay up to date on IWU Homecoming information by liking the Homecoming Facebook Page. Please feel free to share an IWU memory (and pictures!) in relation to your personal international experience, and/or a memory specific to study abroad, international students and alumni, or the theme Titans Around the World on our page. Remember to use the hashtags #IWU_HC17 and #IWU_AroundTheWorld.
If you are interested in booking your hotel stay, room blocks are available at these locations on a first come, first serve basis. Book early!