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Alumna Named Among Top Women in Wealth Management
Carol Brandt, Illinois Wesleyan University Class of 1978, was recently recognized on the inaugural “Top 50 Wirehouse Women in 2011" list in the Jan. 2012 edition of Registered Rep. magazine.
William Duell '49, Puckish Character Actor, Dies at 88
William Duell, a diminutive character actor whose puckishness and understated comic flair enlivened Broadway shows, television series and Hollywood films, died at his home in Manhattan on Dec. 22. He was 88.
Alumna Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Liz Nohren has announced her plans to run for the office of Shelby County Resident Circuit Court Judge in the General Primary Election to be held March 20, 2012. Judge Michael Kiley has announced his plans to retire.
Alum Recieves Two National Awards
Jeffrey Skibins graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1991. He then pursued graduate education from Clemson University, where he is to receive two national awards.
Alumna to Sing in Brodway Revival
Bryonha Parham '07 will sing in the Broadway revival of The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess. Parham originated the role of Serena in the newly revised take on the classic opera, which debuted in a streamlined production at the American Repertory Theater last summer.
Nathan '80 Receives Athena Leadership Award
Barbara Nathan '80, executive director of the Community Cancer Center and Foundation and an Illinois Wesleyan trustee, received the 2011 Athena leadership award Tuesday.
Passion Meets Purpose for Alumnus in Community Development
Illinois Wesleyan University alumnus Juan Salgado ’91 has conversed with the presidents of nations, worked closely with heads of major corporations, and been honored by the city of Chicago. Yet for Salgado, the work he does as the CEO of the Instituto del Progreso Latino is all simply part of doing what he loves.
Richard Jenkins '69 Cast in Tom Cruise's 'One Shot'
Richard Jenkins has joined the cast of One Shot, the Paramount-Skydance Productions crime thriller that stars Tom Cruise.
Alumna makes Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors” List
Carol Brandt, Illinois Wesleyan University Class of 1978, was recently recognized as a member of Barron’s “Top 100 Women Financial Advisors.”
New Emergency Department Medical Director
Dr. Benjamin Kemp '03 has been appointed medical director of emergency services at OSF St. James.
Cancer Center Eyes $11M in Funding to Expand
The cancer center board this week approved entering into an advancement phase of a capital campaign. The long-term goal is raising $11 million for a 39,000-square-foot addition to the south of the center and renovating some of the 27,000 square feet of existing space, Executive Director Barb Nathan said Wednesday.
Ellefritz Joins Durbin's Staff Replaces Sara Froelich
Bart Ellefritz replaces Sara Froelich '01 as deputy downstate director for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Froelich has moved to Rochester, MN, where her husband, Dr. John Froelich, has a fellowship at Mayo Clinic. Durbin did Froelich quite the honor on June 9 when he delivered a speech on the Senate floor thanking her for her time with the office and told one of those “are you kidding me?” stories about how she came to work there. (Read the Entire Article)
Update From IT Services
Information Technology Services continues to work with a small number of individuals who responded to a fake email message (phishing scheme) that was targeted to members of our Illinois Wesleyan community.
Marsha Guenzler-Stevens to Be Honored at College Leadership Conference
Marsha Guenzler-Stevens, who serves as the director of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union at the University of Maryland, College Park, will receive a Women of Distinction Award at a ceremony on Thursday, June 2 during AAUW and NASPA's 26th annual National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL). She will also lead the conference's opening session, Finding Your Voice.
Tying the Knot to Running a Business
As the owner of a wedding planning business, alumna Joan (Teitelman) Cinquegrani ’06 diligently and excitedly plays the role of the decision maker. She is the calming and decisive voice for the stressed-out, busy or simply confused bride and groom.
Alumna Gets Front Seat to Regional Theater Awarded a Tony
Chicago may be miles away from the Great White Way, but Illinois Wesleyan University alumna Marti Lyons learned on Tuesday that Tony can still come calling to the Windy City.
State Farm’s CEO on 26 Seconds and Keeping Kids in School
In this Brand Innovator Spotlight, Ed Rust, the chief executive officer of State Farm, announces the launch of 26 Seconds and explains how that brand is helping the nation to keep kids in school.`
Denise Wilson Awarded Nurse Educator Fellowship
Denise (Williams) Wilson, associate professor of nursing for Mennonite College of Nursing (MCN) at Illinois State University (ISU) was recently one of 18 nursing faculty in the state of Illinois to be awarded a Nurse Educator Fellowship by the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
81-Year-Old Alumnus Directs 81st High School Musical
For five decades music teacher Robert Manahan '52 has directed high school theatre in Illinois, and at 81 years old he shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, the IWU alumnus is currently working on his 81st show.
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