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Nicole Brown, Nicole Brown '99, Meg Miner

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Dr. Nicole Brown, Class of 1999, recalls her days as a leader of the Black Student Union, lessons learned from the corporate world and goals as the Director of Multicultural Affairs. She further relates examples of IWU’s lack of progress on lasting change with regard to hiring and retaining Black faculty. In each portion of her IWU affiliations, Brown recalls the achievements and frustrations she experienced.

Kelly Petrowski And Anyssa Balcazar, Council For Iwu Women

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IWU Alumni Kelly Petrowski '08 speaks with current student Anyssa Balcazar ‘16 during the annual Women's Summit, sponsored by the IWU Council for Women.

Illinois Wesleyan alumnae have been offering guidance and mentorship to current female students through the Council for IWU Women, established in 2006. The Council’s signature event is its annual summit. The 2016 summit was held February 26-27, and centered on the theme “At the Table”.

Jess Olsen And Gabby Cooney, Jessica Olsen 2008, Gabriella Cooney 2017, Council For Iwu Women

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IWU Alumna Jess Olsen ’08 and current student Gabby Cooney ‘17 interviewed each other during the annual Women's Summit, sponsored by the IWU Council for Women. They discuss significant women and events in their lives, their hopes for their futures, and they offer advice to incoming students.