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October 3, 2022

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Campus News

IWU Receives Grant to Grow Future STEM Education Workforce

A grant from the National Science Foundation will provide up to $600,000 in scholarships over the course of five years for at least 20 Titans who are studying to earn dual degrees in secondary education and a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math).

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Titan Athletics

Hat tricks by Liza Matimore '25 and Caelyn Steffens '23 led the Illinois Wesleyan women's soccer team to a 2-0 week. IWU posted back-to-back shutouts with a 6-0 win over Millikin and a 5-0 win over Wheaton to extend its shutout streak to 441 minutes.

Titan Sports
Titans In The News

Livingston County News

Sandra Steingraber '81 will deliver a lecture at The State University of New York College at Geneseo on Oct. 5 titled “Designing the Unfractured Future: Thoughts on Pipelines and Plastic in an Age of Climate Emergency.”

Crain's Chicago Business

Laura Warren '98 was named by Crain's Chicago Business as a Notable Gen X Leader in Sports. She is the senior vice president and general counsel for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club. 

WGLT

Sharon Chung '00 debated against Scott Preston at Illinois State University's Bone Student Center. Both candidates are vying for the 91st Illinois House District seat.

Roswell Daily Record

IWU Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology Amanda Vicary commented on how Netflix’s new documentary about Jeffrey Dahmer might be exploitative towards victims.

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Upcoming Events

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Monday, Oct. 3

4-7 p.m., Shirk Center — Career and Internship Fair — Over 70 employers will be in attendance including State Farm, GROWMARK, MoLo Solutions and many more who are looking to fill positions. Sponsored by the Hart Career Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 5

12 p.m., Zoom — Titan Career Chat: Careers with the Department of State — Join Sean Hantak ’98, Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat with the U.S. Department of State. Sean will share his career path and information about opportunities with the State Department. Sponsored by the Hart Career Center.


4 p.m., Henning Room, Memorial Center — ReligiosiTEA — The Office of Multifaith Engagement supports the diversity of worldviews present at Illinois Wesleyan – religious, spiritual, and secular. We seek to provide a venue for asking meaningful questions – including questions about who we are and what we are for. All are invited to our weekly gatherings to meet our Multifaith Ambassadors and enjoy refreshments provided.


7 p.m., Neis Soccer Field — Women's Soccer vs Augustana — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/


7 p.m., Shirk Center —Women's Volleyball vs North Central — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/

Thursday, Oct. 6

4 p.m., C102, Center for Natural Sciences — American Politics and the Case of the Vanishing Middle (or Moderates) — Panel discussion led by Professor of Political Science Tari Renner.


6:30 p.m., Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Hansen Student Center — 3D: LGBTQ+ History Month — Gavin Weiser, assistant professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations at Illinois State University, will inform the campus of LGBTQ+ history. Sponsored by ODI.


7 p.m., Beckman Auditorium, The Ames Library — International Film Series: También la lluvia (Even the Rain) — Films in the series are shown in their original language with English subtitles; films are closely tied to courses or academic programs, and faculty members present a short introduction to each film, often with group discussions after the screening. Presented by Betty Ritchie-Birrer '47 and Ivan Birrer Endowed Professor and Chair of Political Science William Munro and the globalization and development class.

Friday, Oct. 7

6-8 p.m., Hansen Student Center — Titan Trivia with Hot Beverages and Popcorn — Show off your trivia skills at Titan trivia night. Sponsored by the Campus Activity Board.


7-10 p.m., Hansen Student Center — TANGO Live Concert: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration — A special evening of Live Tango music with top musicians "Bandoneon Massacre Band" from Urbana-Champaign. Learn about the cultural heritage of Tango in the U.S. and locally, and hear the beauty of Argentine tango music. There will be performances, lessons, Milonga (social dance) and some tastes from Argentina. Sponsored by the Language Resource Center; World Languages, Literatures & Cultures; Office of Diversity and Inclusion; and International & Global Studies. 


7:30 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — Wind Ensemble Concert

Saturday, Oct. 8

9:30-10:45 a.m., Center for Liberal Arts — Language School for Kids: Saturday School


1 p.m., Neis Soccer Field — Women's Soccer vs Carroll - Senior Day — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/


3:30 p.m., Neis Soccer Field — Men's Soccer vs Carroll - Senior Day — Streaming live at www.iwusports.com/watch/


Sunday, Oct. 9

3 p.m., Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall — Ilia Radoslavov Piano Faculty Recital —  Associate Professor of Music Ilia Radoslavov will give a faculty recital on piano. It is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the School of Music.


6 p.m., Hansen Student Center — Student Senate General Assembly Meeting

Monday, Oct. 10

Fall Open House I

Campus Events

Kudos

Debo Olaosebikan '06 is one of 24 individuals appointed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to the Industrial Advisory Committee (IAC). The IAC is "an advisory body that will provide guidance to the Secretary of Commerce on a range of issues related to domestic semiconductor research and development in support of CHIPS for America."


Lena Whitaker '83 joined the Itasca Bank & Trust Co. as the trust operations officer in the Trust Department. 


Matt Glavin '01 was named to the Board of Youth Guidance, an organization specializing in social-emotional learning, counseling and educational support for students in Chicago-area schools. 

Wellness Corner

  • Yoga will take place at 12:15 p.m. on Monday and Thursday in the Niepagen South Classroom in the Shirk Center. 
  • Personal Fitness will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the Niepagen South Classroom in the Shirk Center.
  • Fitness Walking on Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. on the outdoor track (Indoor Shirk Center track if raining).


"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude." – Dennis Waitley

 

Announcements

The Titan Pantry is located in Hansen Student Center near the Office of Student Involvement. Repurposed lockers hold canned goods, snacks, quick meals and hygiene items that can be taken anonymously. The pantry is open to anyone in the IWU community (students, staff or faculty) during regular Hansen hours. Anyone wishing to donate to the pantry can contact Courtney Turnbull at [email protected].


Digital access to The New York Times is now available to faculty, staff and students via The Ames Library. Read full-text articles and view media from The New York Times, and access archival digital issues with the TimesMachine. For more information on accessing NYT and other major news publications such as The Economist, Wall Street Journal and more, visit The Ames Library blog

 

Colleagues

New Employees - September 2022

  • Jacob Emery started Sept. 1 as the Controller in the Business Office
  • Kathleen Risley started Sept. 1 as the Administrative Specialist II for the Center for Engaged Learning and the Petrick Idea Center
  • Devin Alongi started Sept. 7 as a Custodian in the Physical Plant
  • Christoper Francis '13 started Sept. 12 as the Magazine Editor & Communications Specialist
  • Rita Randazzo started Sept. 14 as the Administrative Specialist III in Advancement
  • Tyler Wilson started Sept. 19 as the Live Streaming Coordinator
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