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Sarah Bussmann ’14

Posted on July 17, 2019 by classnews

Sarah Bussmann ’14 graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with Masters in Statistics in May 2019!

Congratulations Sarah!

Vanessa (Rodriguez) Macias ’14

Posted on July 17, 2019 by classnews

Vanessa (Rodriguez) Macias ’14 and Alejandro Macias welcomed new baby, Caliana Arya Macias, on June 1, 2019!

Congratulations Vanessa and Alejandro!

Hannah (Smith) Phelps ’14

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Amelia Smith

Hannah (Smith) Phelps ’14, a graduate from the school of nursing, married her high school sweetheart Neal Phelps in Champaign, IL on May 25, 2019.

Jennifer Sloboda (Boll; third from left), Laura Hardisty (Woodsmall, fourth from right), and Melissa Woo (third from right) were bridesmaids and 2014 IWU school of nursing classmates of Phelps.

Colleen O’Connor ’14

Posted on July 3, 2019 by classnews

Each year YWCA McLean County gives special recognition to women who have made their mark on our community. Colleen O’Connor ’14 has been named a 2019 nominee for the The Women of Distinction Award. Colleen’s contributions as well as those of other nominees were celebrated at the 30th annual Women of Distinction Awards Banquet on June 25, 2019.

Congratulations Colleen!

Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena ’14

Posted on July 2, 2019 by classnews

Kelly Hoblin-Lamorena ’14 married Christina Hoblin-Lamorena ’13 on June 22, 2019!

Congratulations Kelly!

Sarah Whitchurch ’14

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Amelia Smith

On May 11th, 2019, Sarah Whitchurch ’14 and Justin Feng ’15 became engaged. Sarah is a licensed occupational therapist and met Justin during their time at IWU. Congratulations!

All In Reunion Challenge

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Brenda Milcik

Attention Milestone Reunion Challenge! An anonymous donor from the class of 1994 will donate $50 per gift, up to $50,000, made by alumni celebrating a milestone reunion this year (grad years ending in in 4 or 9).

Audra Shields ’14

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Amelia Smith

Audra Shields ’14 and Kody Shields welcomed Asher James on March 3, 2019.

Hannah Smith ’14

Posted on February 27, 2019 by classnews

Hannah Smith ’14 graduated in August 2018 from the University of Colorado with a Master’s Degree of Science in Nurse Midwifery. She also accepted a position as a staff midwife with Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

Congratulations, Hannah!

Matt ’14 and Jill ’14 Pankau

Posted on February 4, 2019 by classnews

Matt Pankau ‘14 and Jill Kawasaki ‘14, got married in September of 2018, with multiple IWU alumni in attendance.

From L to R: Jane (Mizuno) Kawasaki ‘82, Jason Pankau ‘11, Hope (Schulte) Pankau ‘11, Bethany Presutti ‘14, Cody Collinson ‘14, Tara Gracer ‘13, Matthew Pankau ‘14, Gabe Chanez ‘14, Jill Kawasaki ‘14, Joel Backs ‘14, Leah (Allen) Wheeler ‘08, Alexandra Bidner ‘15.