Aug. 28, 2023

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Titans,

We're excited to welcome you back for a new school year.

Check out this video greeting for highlights on campus improvements and new programs launching this fall.

We hope you enjoy reconnecting with friends and embracing new opportunities. As you step back onto campus, remember there's a community of faculty and staff who are here to support you! 

President Nugent

The Pantagraph

New students were welcomed to the Illinois Wesleyan campus during move-in on Wednesday, Aug. 23, before participating in Turning Titan events to launch their campus experience.

WGLT Radio

With his past experience working for public health departments, Assistant Professor of Public Health David Remmert touts the importance of educating the next wave of health care workers through the new public health program in IWU's School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

WGLT Radio

Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan basketball teams will face each other in twin exhibition games in October, in the first game between the men’s teams in more than 50 years, and the first time ever for the women’s teams.

The Pantagraph

Ashley Fehr '25 was awarded a $1,000 Pioneer Award from the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society.

Chicago Magazine

Harlan Hogan '68 was featured among several Chicago voice-over actors who shared tales from the industry. Described as Chicago's king of voice acting, Hogan's voice has been used in advertising for Life cereal, Raid, Head & Shoulders, Ford, Cracker Barrel, PBS and more.

First day of classes

3-6 p.m., Eckley Quadrangle — RSO Fair — Students will have the opportunity to learn more about the University's registered student organizations including Greek life, intramural sports, student government, cultural groups, volunteer groups and more. Learn more about RSOs here.

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

Final Summer Internship Session grades due

Labor Day — No classes and University offices closed

Wellness Yoga is making a return this fall on Monday, Sept. 11. This year we have the owner of Blooming Life Yoga Studio sharing her practice of yoga with our IWU community. Kim Hayes will teach on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:15-12:50 p.m. in the Shirk Center's Niepagen South Classroom. 

The benefits of yoga include gaining peace of mind, increased metabolism, improved digestion, more oxygen to the brain, increased arm strength and flexibility. Why not give it a try? Lets fill the classroom!

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].