Michelle Brand ’13 started a new job at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital in March 2019, working as a clinical nurse on the Neuro Spine Specialty Surgery Unit.
Congratulations, Michelle, and best of luck on your new endeavors.
Raven Stubbs ’13 will present A day late and a dollar short a workshop series and ethnodramaturgical project exploring the role of class within contemporary Black life and community, from January 10 – March 16.
You can read more about it here.
Thank-A-Giver Day (TAG Day) is on Monday, February 11, 2019. This day provides the IWU campus community with the opportunity to thank the donors who support Illinois Wesleyan.
IWU celebrates each year in mid-February because it marks the symbolic point during the academic year – about 70% of the way through – when tuition dollars run out and support from alumni and friends, our endowment, and external grants kicks in for the remainder of the year.
Thank you to all donors who help make the IWU experience possible!
Michelle Brand ’13 graduated in November 2018 from the Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) program at Depaul University, earning a Master of Science in nursing.
Michelle successfully passed boards in January 2019, allowing her to qualify to become a registered nurse.
Congratulations, Michelle!
Emeritus Associate Professor of Economics Robert (Bob) Leekley passed away on Tuesday, Jan.1. Prof. Leekley started teaching at Illinois Wesleyan in 1974, and from his first year to his 44th, his commitment to IWU and our students remained unchanged. His positive impact on generations of students and colleagues will not be forgotten. Read an obituary. A service will be held in the IWU Evelyn Chapel from 11-12 on Wednesday, January 9th.
Nicole Schneider ’13 returned to IWU on 11-14-18 to represent her organization, UnityPoint Health, at the Nursing Career Fair.
Cameron Blossom ’13 co-founded a hat company called Storied Hats that makes great looking hats from quality materials, without logos, with values. You can view their website here.
Amanda O’Brien ’13 married Bryan Senn ’13 on September 22, 2018 with many alumni in attendance. Congratulations Amanda and Bryan!
Dare Olaitan ’13 is the Nollywood director of the year and has recently come out with his second movie project, “Knock Out Blessing” His first film, “Ojukokoro”, was a success, being nominated for several awards and was screened at some film festivals. You can read more about Dare‘s work here.
Congratulations, Dare!