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Kindred '63 Authors Memoir On Grandson Lost To Addiction, Rachel Mccarthy

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Carmen Lozar On Two Special Art Exhibitions At Iwu, Laura Kennedy

Interviews for WGLT

IWU Merwin and Wakeley Gallery Director Carmen Lozar discussed two special gallery exhibitions with Laura Kennedy from WGLT. The first exhibition is a collection of posters from around the world that shine a spotlight on issues of violence and discrimination faced by women. The second exhibition is a display of Japanese woodblock prints from the early 1800’s, part of Illinois Wesleyan’s permanent art collection.

Global Citizen Bouras '18 Advocates Locally For Immigrant Rights, Rachel Mccarthy

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Dr. Stephanie Whyte '91 To Deliver Founders' Day Convocation Keynote And Martin Luther King Jr. Teach-In Talk, John Twork

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Professor Gibbs On The State Grant To Promote Racial Healing, Tiffani Jackson

Interviews for WGLT

The state of Illinois has awarded $4.5 million to fund racial healing efforts across the state and to help people of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. IWU used its $32,000 grant to host a virtual anti-racism and racial justice workshop featuring the performing arts company BrownBody. The event was part of the university's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration. IWU assistant professor for theatre arts Michelle Gibbs discussed the event with Tiffani Jackson, from WGLT.

Founders' Day, 2021, S. Georgia Nugent

Remarks and Messages

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Gospel Festival, S. Georgia Nugent

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Martin Luther King Day, 2021, S. Georgia Nugent

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Faculty And Staff Engage In Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Celebration, John Twork

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Karen Bussone On The Challenges Of Becoming A Small Business Owner, Catrina Peterson

Interviews for WGLT

IWU Small Business Development Center Executive Director Karen Bussone discusses potential pitfalls in business and entrepreneurship with WGLT'S Catrina Peterson.

Message From President S. Georgia Nugent About Events In Washington, D.C., President Nugent

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Volume 30, Number 3, Winter 2021-22, Office Of Communications, Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine, 2018-present

VOLUME 30 | NUMBER 3 | WINTER 2021-22

ON OUR COVER: Bill Damaschke ’85 meets with media after accepting the Tony Award for Best Musical at the 74th annual Tony Awards on Sept. 26, 2021. Photo courtesy of Cindy Ord.

14 Bringing Broadway Back A lifetime of experiences prepared Bill Damaschke ’85 to serve as producer of a Tony Award-winning musical that echoes real life as Broadway bounces back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

18 Taking Off A series of rejections didn’t stop Torri “T.J.” Newman ’06 from writing a story that has become a New York Times bestseller and landed …

@Bipocatiwu, Bipoc, Illinois Wesleyan University

Student Life and Cultural Events

"Part of our charge as the Faculty Committee on Diversity is, 'to help develop and sustain a welcoming community based on respect and appreciation for individual differences.' Illinois Wesleyan students that identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) have been sharing their experiences on IWU’s campus through an anonymous Instagram account (@BIPOCatIWU). The stories shared on this page indicate that our community has work to do, both in and out of the classroom, to achieve this mission." [excerpt from memo linked below]

First Destination Survey 2021: For Degrees Awarded December 2020-August 2021, Hart Career Center, Illinois Wesleyan University

First Destination Survey

[from the email sent by Warren Kistner] "The Hart Career Center is responsible for producing an annual First Destination (graduate) survey that tracks the post-graduate activity of our students within a six-month window of commencement. Following this collection period, we work to produce a report that provides our university community with vital information about the success of our graduates and allows us to address questions posed by prospective students and families. I am pleased to share our report for the class of 2021. Based on data obtained for 90.5% of our graduates, 96.8% are either employed or in graduate/professional school …

New Student Convocation, Daniel Maisch

Remarks and Messages

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Open Education Exploration Grant: Leah Nillas, Leah Nillas

Ames Library Awards

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Digital Commons @ Iwu Report, 2019-20, Meg Miner

Administrative Reports

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Archives Annual Report, 2019-2020, Meg Miner

Administrative Reports

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Schrader ’22 Earns National Green Chemistry Honor, John Twork

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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Faculty, Alumni And Students Shaping The Field Of Canine Cognition, Rachel Mccarthy

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Tombaugh ’07 Wins Mildred C. Miller International Vocal Competition, University Communications

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Karla Carney-Hall Says Education And Enforcement Key To Covid-19 Response, Eric Stock

Interviews for WGLT

Dean of Students Karla Carney-Hall chairs IWU’s contingency planning committee. She spoke with Eric Stock from WGLT about the campus response to COVID-19 during the fall 2020 semester.

Poland ’77 Provides Expertise On Coronavirus Vaccine Development, Rachel Mccarthy

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

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2021 Virtual Cfw Summit Planning Meeting November 19, 2020, Illinois Wesleyan University

Minutes

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Students Put Principles Into Practice At Midwest Food Bank, Rachel Mccarthy

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Bloomington Tops National Survey, Megan Baker

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Black Lives Matter Candlelight Vigil, Office Of Diversity And Inclusion, Illinois Wesleyan University

Events

This event was sponsored by Amnesty International, Office of Multifaith Engagement, and Pride Alliance for a BLM candlelight vigil to honor the Black lives lost due to police violence and to honor a few notable Black people who have passed this year as well.

New Illinois Wesleyan Trustees Named, Officers Elected, University Communications

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Fitzharris '04 Hosts New Series Investigating Famous, Mysterious Deaths, Rachel Mccarthy, Megan Baker

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Student-Faculty Research Continues Through Pandemic, University Communications

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