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Return Investment, Susan Degrane
Return Investment, Susan Degrane
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Chicago’s Cabrini–Green may be best known for its violent past, but Danny Sherrod ’03 sees it as a neighborhood with a future, and a place that he has always called home.
Supporting Players, Rachel Hatch
Supporting Players, Rachel Hatch
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
In ways large and small, IWU staff members use their skills and experience to keep the University working.
Digital Emergency Responders, Iwu Magazine
Digital Emergency Responders, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
The two seem to exist in a state of perpetual motion. Walkie-talkies in hand to stay in touch with one another, Roy Bailey and Tim Johnson could be anywhere on the IWU campus at any moment, responding to a call of assistance from a busy professor or student whose computer is on the blink — usually at a time when it is urgently needed.
Hoping For The Best, Ready For The Worst, Iwu Magazine
Hoping For The Best, Ready For The Worst, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Currie has been walking the campus for seven years as part of the University’s Security Department.
Keeping Illinois Wesleyan In Its Comfort Zone, Iwu Magazine
Keeping Illinois Wesleyan In Its Comfort Zone, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
To the uninitiated, it can feel disorienting, even a little scary, to stand in the midst of churning, whirring noise emanating from the massive heating–cooling units that run day and night and keep the University comfortable. But for Ron Roth and the University’s other Physical Plant engineers, it’s just a typical day at the office.
Newly Formed Council Paves Way For Greater Staff Involvement In Campus Life, Tim Obermiller
Newly Formed Council Paves Way For Greater Staff Involvement In Campus Life, Tim Obermiller
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Although their jobs may be very different, a common denominator among many staff members you meet at Illinois Wesleyan is the length of time they’ve served: 10 years or more is common— and several have been University employees for decades.
Carving A Niche, Iwu Magazine
Carving A Niche, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
A Merwin & Wakeley Galleries exhibit brings the works of a great American poster shop to the walls of Illinois Wesleyan.
Saving Graces, Nancy Steele Brokaw '71
Saving Graces, Nancy Steele Brokaw '71
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
After a parent’s death, students often face unexpected financial burdens. That’s when IWU’s Parent Fund steps up to help provide the aid they need to finish their educations.
Adding To The Mix, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Adding To The Mix, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
During one intense week, urban high school students came to IWU’s campus to learn about accounting, and also about themselves.
Organic Initiatives Provide Food For Thought, Action, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Organic Initiatives Provide Food For Thought, Action, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
In response to students’ requests, Illinois Wesleyan’s food service offers environmentally friendly options.
Winning Combination, Tim Obermiller
Winning Combination, Tim Obermiller
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
In his new book, Dave Kindred ’63 gives readers a ringside view of sports’ most flamboyant partnerships.
Research At The Finish Line, Mac Mccormick '04
Research At The Finish Line, Mac Mccormick '04
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
At the Powell Student Research Conference, months of hard work culminate in a single day.
No Turning Back, Anna Deters '05
No Turning Back, Anna Deters '05
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
The first year out of college can be a confusing passage through choices and emotions — from loss to liberation.
Living The Language, Candace Schilling
Living The Language, Candace Schilling
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Alumni trio translates their Russian skillsinto careers with a global focus.
Make A Difference, Have Some Fun, Iwu Magazine
Make A Difference, Have Some Fun, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
To IWU alumni considering volunteering for their alma mater, Alumni Association President Jean Baird offers assurance that how much they want to help is strictly up to them.
Overcoming Math Anxiety Is Part Of The Equation, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Overcoming Math Anxiety Is Part Of The Equation, Rebecca Welzenbach '07
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Middle school girls helped by IWU students gain confidence as they conduct their own research.
John Camardella Garners Global View At Conference, Iwu Magazine
John Camardella Garners Global View At Conference, Iwu Magazine
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
Teaching at Prospect High School in Mount Prospect, Ill., Camardella feels a special obligation to convey to his students the knowledge and values he holds dear.
Live Wired, Mac Mccormick '04
Live Wired, Mac Mccormick '04
Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2002-2017
The Big Picture Group challenges audiences’ expectations by bringing theatre into the digital age.
Interview With David Rasho, Ben Burry '07
Interview With David Rasho, Ben Burry '07
The Park Place Economist
No abstract provided.
Letter From The Editor, John Haugen '06
Letter From The Editor, John Haugen '06
The Park Place Economist
No abstract provided.
The Class Of 2006, Brandin Heidbreder '07
The Class Of 2006, Brandin Heidbreder '07
The Park Place Economist
No abstract provided.
Game Theory, John Nash, And Film, Nmachi Jidenma
Game Theory, John Nash, And Film, Nmachi Jidenma
The Park Place Economist
No abstract provided.
Drought's Affect On Soybean Prices, Patrick Cinquegani '06
Drought's Affect On Soybean Prices, Patrick Cinquegani '06
The Park Place Economist
Droughts are among the most feared natural disasters. They can affect the lives of many people such as farmers, consumers, or commodity traders. Droughts have taken a year’s work and salary away from farmers, led to higher prices for consumers, and taken the life savings away from some speculators. There has been a recent push in science to better understand the enigma of a drought. However, the research has not yet prevented people from losing a lot of money. The best way to protect people is by understanding how prices react to droughts. Agricultural prices are inherently unstable, primarily due …
The Effect Of Oil Prices On Exchange Rates: A Case Study Of The Dominican Republic, Jennifer Dawson '06
The Effect Of Oil Prices On Exchange Rates: A Case Study Of The Dominican Republic, Jennifer Dawson '06
The Park Place Economist
O&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; of the trade balance for energy-dependant economies. In the case of small open &#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; &#;&#;&#;&#;&#; &#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; &#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; &#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#;&#; &#;&#;&#;&#; variability in oil prices is expected to have a large impact on the relative value of the currency. This relationship between the price of oil and the exchange rate has been established by the literature for oil-producing countries but not for oil-importing countries. This paper uses the case of the Dominican Republic, an energy dependent small open economy with a floating exchange rate, to illustrate this connection.
The Effects Of 9/11 On The Fire Fighter Labor Market, Kathleen Frawley '06
The Effects Of 9/11 On The Fire Fighter Labor Market, Kathleen Frawley '06
The Park Place Economist
The purpose of this study is to look at this apparent increase in demand for fire protection services in the theoretical framework of derived demand. The theory of derived demand tells us that the demand for labor in a certain field is determined by the demand for the goods or services produced by that labor (Freeman, 1972). More specifically, we should expect to see a shift to the right of the demand curve for fire protection services since September Eleventh. This should lead to greater employment levels and higher wages in the labor market for fire fighters.
Implications Of Same-Sex Couples Being Denied The Right To Marriage: A Look At Federal Income Tax Structure And Social Security Benefits, Adam M. Gray '06
Implications Of Same-Sex Couples Being Denied The Right To Marriage: A Look At Federal Income Tax Structure And Social Security Benefits, Adam M. Gray '06
The Park Place Economist
Much recent news has focused on promoting traditional lifestyles and banning or discouraging all others. However, an overview of society shows that the proportion of traditional families are becoming fewer and fewer. These traditional families are those consisting of one man and one woman living together with the possibility of children, either biological or adopted. Non-traditional families include divorced families, single-parent families, opposite-sex partners, and same-sex partners. The US government legally recognizes one type of family: opposite-sex, married partners. This recognition provides tax breaks, insurance benefits and life and death decision making for the spouse and children. If this is …
Team Success And Personnel Allocation Under The National Football League Salary Cap, John Haugen '06
Team Success And Personnel Allocation Under The National Football League Salary Cap, John Haugen '06
The Park Place Economist
In this study, I employ economic theory in evaluating the concept of skilled allocation of labor capital in the NFL market. The next sections include a survey of related literature and my theoretical structure. The explanation of the data set and the empirical model follow that, trailed by the results of, conclusion to, and further avenues for research generated by the model.
Purchased Inputs Versus Time Inputs In Child Development, Nick Holland '06
Purchased Inputs Versus Time Inputs In Child Development, Nick Holland '06
The Park Place Economist
This study considers the question: Does participating in daycare outside the home put the child at a future disadvantage? However, there appears to be two forces at work which may result in two different answers to this question. One or two possibilities may happen when a child participates in daycare. First, the child loses nurturing time with his or her parents. This effect, the lost time effect, should hinder a child’s development. The second effect is the purchased input effect. A child who is in daycare spends less time with his or her parents, but that parent is able to …