Although it’s the shortest month of the year, the Illinois Wesleyan community managed to pack many experiences into the month of February. Check out a few of the monthly highlights below.
National Study Abroad Day
In honor of National Study Abroad Day on Feb. 24, Cynthia Castro ’26 shared her past experience studying in Barcelona and excitement for an upcoming trip to South Africa through the IWU Study Abroad Program.
“Honestly, I always wanted to study abroad. International studies and international relations have always been a passion of mine. One of the deciding factors on why I chose IWU is because it has a good study abroad program. Professor Carmela Ferradáns also guided me through the whole process, so I also wouldn’t have been able to do it without her support,” said Castro.
Read more about her passion for international experiences here.
Visit to The Art Institute of Chicago
School of Art and Design faculty Carmen Lozar, Dustin Springer and Claire Hedden joined several students from a past Foundation Art class for a trip to Chicago to visit The Art Institute on Feb. 21. Art major Logan Kraft ‘28 snapped a photo of Titan art lovers enjoying the exhibits.
What Makes IWU Stand Out
Celebrating Black History
Students Anaya Repke ‘27 and Cloud Benn ‘25 were selected to speak during the annual MLK Day Teach-In which took place in January, with the theme “Power & Privilege: The Spirit of Coretta Scott King.” During Black History Month in February, Repke and Benn reflected on the event and the message of Coretta Scott King.
“Events like this are important because they not only educate people, but they also have the ability to enlighten and inspire others to take action. When people hear stories about others making a difference, they feel encouraged to take action and make a difference in the world around them,” said Repke.
The University also celebrated alumna Bianca N. Cotton ‘11 and Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion Taren Nance with spotlights on social media to showcase the ways they have been shaped and supported by Black culture and history.
Welcome back, Nigel!
University Photographer Adam Day captured a shot of IWU’s most-loved campus critter, Nigel the goose and his mate, who have returned to the Eckley Quadrangle for the season.