August 29, 2022

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

The Pantagraph

Robert Harrington Professor of Biology Edgar Lehr conducted a research trip to Peru, which yielded a new lizard species.

WGLT

Adjunct business professor Joe Solberg was quoted about the "growing, vibrant community" in nearby Lexington. 

Crain's Chicago Business

President Georgia Nugent addresses the changing climate of enrollment at small private colleges, including unique opportunities for collaboration among institutions.

The Daily Herald

Anthony Kopp '13 was named head varsity football coach of Highland Park High School, where he also attended high school.

First day of classes

8 a.m., Weibring Golf Club in Normal — Men's Golf - Heartland Invitational (Exhibition)

7 p.m., Shirk Center — Women's Volleyball vs Illinois Central College (Scrimmage)

7 p.m., Evelyn Chapel — "CONTACT" written and performed by Eckley Scholar Anja Schrag '23 — Developed this summer with funding from Illinois Wesleyan's Eckley Fellowship Award, this auto-ethnographic solo performance piece explores Anja's experiences as a queer multi-racial, Asian American person to make discoveries about vulnerability, acceptance and love. This event is free and open to the public. 

4-6 p.m., Eckley Quad — Finding Your Place: RSO Fair

5:45 p.m., Maxwell Park in Normal — Men & Women's Cross Country - Titan Opener

Last day to add or drop a full semester and first 7-week class

Final grades due for summer internship session

Closed for Labor Day - No Classes

The work of Dave Varel '05 was recently published in The Journal of African American History. His article is titled "The John Abraham Davis Saga: An Intimate History of Racism and Resilience in the US Civil Service, 1862–1928."

B. Charles and Joyce Eichhorn Ames Professor of Physics Gabriel Spalding has been elevated to the status of senior member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which notes that “IEEE Senior Membership is an honor bestowed only to those who have made significant contributions to the profession.”

Additionally, for the 19th year in a row, Spalding has chaired an international conference on Optical Trapping & Optical Micromanipulation (OTOM), which is part of the SPIE meeting on Optics and Photonics.

Jennifer Kaschak '95 received the Excellence in Advancing Interdisciplinary Study Award for her academic leadership as an associate professor of education at The University of Scranton. 

The fall wellness schedule will begin Monday, Sept.12. 

• 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.
• 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. 

Both classes are designed for all fitness levels. Taking time for yourself is very important for your physical and mental health! 

Student Loan Forgiveness

President Biden recently announced a plan for the federal government to provide some student loan forgiveness based on income and also extended the pause on monthly student loan payments. To learn more about the cancellation program, please visit this page through the Federal Student Aid Office. 

Sidewalk Closure

The City of Bloomington has notified the Physical Plant that they need to repair two manholes along the University Street extended sidewalk. They have begun work today (Monday, Aug. 29), and the work is estimated to last two weeks. This will affect the Quad sidewalk in front of Buck Hall and move east, extending to the halfway point of the Quad. If you have any questions regarding the City of Bloomington project, please contact Kenton Frost at the Physical Plant at 309-556-3263.

Please welcome the following new staff members to IWU:

Dylan Abplanalp started Aug. 1 as the Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach.

Anna Corvera started Aug. 1 as the Dance Instructor in the School of Theatre Arts.

Billie Jarvis-Freeman started Aug. 1 as the Writing Center Director.

Grainne Kelly started Aug. 1 as an Admissions Counselor.

Mikayla Moore started Aug. 1 as the Assistant Director of Annual Giving.

Melissa Perkins started Aug. 1 as the Head Athletic Trainer.

Marcellus Polk started Aug. 1 as an Admissions Counselor.

Nicole Remedios started Aug. 1 as the Athletic Communications Assistant.

Erin Rosier started Aug. 1 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer.

Sandy Theile started Aug. 1 as the Administrative Specialist III for Health & Counseling Services.

Kelly Bay started Aug. 15 as the Associate Director in Career Services.

Amie Keeton started Aug. 15 as the Recruitment Coordinator / Orientation Services for Career Center and Dean of Students.

Kassie Kelso started Aug. 15 as the Assistant Costume Shop Supervisor in the School of Theatre Arts.

Phyllis McCluskey-Titus started Aug. 15 as the Interim Director of Academic Advising.

Curran O'Donoghue started Aug. 15 as the Scene Shop Supervisor/Stage Carpenter in the School of Theatre Arts.

Malik Whitfield started Aug. 17 as an Area Director for the Office of Residential Life.

Cassidy Huscher started Aug. 18 as the Costume Shop Supervisor in the School of Theatre Arts.

Mena Williams started Aug. 22 as the Theatre Operations Specialist in the School of Theatre Arts.

Matthew Paliganoff started Aug. 29 as the Overwatch Coach & Esports Program Coordinator.

Cressie Volz started Aug. 29 as the Administrative Specialist III for Natural Sciences.

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 webedit@iwu.edu.