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September 6, 2022
News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community
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Anja Schrag '23 is breaking the mold when it comes to typical collegiate research. As one of six recipients of the 2022 Eckley Scholarship, Schrag’s project is an act of self reflection, expression and love. | |
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As a destination along the state’s innovation corridor, Illinois Wesleyan University’s entrepreneurship program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation. | |
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A tool used by leading business, investment and finance professionals was unveiled at Illinois Wesleyan University in the form of a Bloomberg Finance Laboratory. | |
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Less than two weeks after its release, the latest book by award-winning author and medical historian Lindsey Fitzharris '04, The Facemaker, launched to a spot on the New York Times Best Seller list. | |
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Women's volleyball opened the 2022 season with a 2-1 record at the Charlie Wrublewski Invitational in Cincinnati. The Titans picked up wins over Wittenberg and Earlham, while Taylor French '26 and Ellie Eager '23 were named to the all-tournament team. | |
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President Joe Biden nominated Colleen Lawless '05 to serve as a district court judge for the central district of Illinois, pending Senate confirmation. | |
Isaac Simmons ’20, a drag queen and preacher certified in the United Methodist Church, is continuing efforts to unite the church while entering seminary at Boston University. | |
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4 p.m., Hansen Student Center — 3D Series: On Native Lands: The Power of Land Acknowledgements | |
11 a.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — President's Convocation — Faculty, staff and students are invited to this traditional event as we start the new academic year. Student Senate President Zehra Bakirdan '23 will present a greeting, and President Georgia Nugent will give the convocation address. See the full program booklet here. | |
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10:30 a.m., Shirk Center — Women's Volleyball vs Greenville — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/
11 a.m., Neis Field — Women's Soccer vs Wartburg— Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/
1 p.m., Tucci Stadium — Football vs Ohio Wesleyan — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/
1:30 p.m., Shirk Center — Women's Volleyball vs Rose-Hulman — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/
3 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — Kelly Riordan '19, Alumni Voice Recital — In preparation for her recently awarded Fulbright, Riordan and longtime collaborator Andrew Voelker will present a program of songs by underrepresented composers of the art song stage such as Florence Price and Margaret Bonds, as well as contemporaries of Fürstenthal. The recital will thematically explore the legacy that marginalized composers have left on American music.
3:30 p.m., Neis Field — Men's Soccer vs Aurora — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/
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12 p.m., Neis Field — Women's Soccer vs University of Wisconsin - La Crosse — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/ | |
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Valeria Viteri-Pflucker '22 interned this summer for the National Institute of Standards and Technology and is now studying in the doctorate program in optics at the University of Rochester.
Xane Peters '15, a general surgery resident at Loyola University Medical Center, is a clinical scholar working with the Geriatric Surgery Verification Program at the American College of Surgeons.
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A reminder that wellness classes begin for all fitness levels on Monday, Sept. 12.
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Yoga will be available from 12:15-12:55 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays in the Niepagen South Classroom in the Shirk Center. Yoga will be taught by David Vale from the Yoga Lab. The university gives employees an extra 15 minutes for lunch if participating in a university sponsored exercise program.
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Personal Fitness will take place from 4:45-5:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the track in the Shirk Center. Grace Redman, personal trainer, will lead this program.
If you're interested in walking, email Mindy McCluskey at [email protected]. Mindy is available to lead a fitness walking group every Wednesday from 12:15-12:55 p.m., either on the indoor or outdoor track this fall (weather permitting). It's a great way to get to know our colleagues and get some exercise. If we have enough interest, she will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
All exercise promotes a healthier heart, increased self-esteem, tones muscle, increases energy, stronger bones and joints, relieves stress and strengthens your immune system — many wonderful reasons to add some physical activity to your life.
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The Ames Library supports the Illinois Wesleyan community’s intellectual and artistic energies with spaces to encourage collaboration, scholarship, reflection and creativity. Mental health and wellness are critical components of an individual’s and a community’s intellectual and artistic capacity.
Visit the Self-Care Station on the entry level (vending machine room) to grab a snack, play a board game, read tips from Ames, find some fun reading and learn about some resources available on campus. Or take a look at our Self Care LibGuide where you can learn about resources in Ames, tips for evaluating mental health information online and find links to campus partners.
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Craig C. Hart, a member of the Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees and namesake of the Hart Career Center, passed away on Aug. 27. A celebration of life for Craig will occur at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 at IWU’s Evelyn Chapel. His obituary may be viewed here. | |
If you have good news to share with fellow Titans (such as a birth, adoption or wedding), please send information to [email protected] so we can spread the good cheer!
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Campus Weekly is an electronic newsletter from Illinois Wesleyan's Office of Communications, edited by Julia Perez, assistant director of communications. To submit items of interest, email [email protected]. | | | | |
