Campus Weekly — October 30

October 30, 2023

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Campus News

IWU Celebrates a Decade of Business, Economics, Finance Education at State Farm Hall

Ten years ago, the skyline of Illinois Wesleyan University was transformed when State Farm Hall was constructed on campus, where it serves as home to the IWU School of Business and Economics. Members of the Illinois Wesleyan community were recently joined by representatives of State Farm® for a celebration marking the milestone anniversary.

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Titan Athletics

The Illinois Wesleyan men's and women's basketball teams joined Illinois State University teams for exhibition games on Sunday, Oct. 29, at CEFCU Arena. While the Redbirds came out on top of the Titans for both games, the friendly crosstown rivalry resulted in a lively crowd, reuniting the men's teams after more than 50 years and marking the first game between the women's teams.

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Titans In The News

WMBD-TV

Illinois Wesleyan athletics has partnered with OSF HealthCare to provide care and athletic training services to all Titan athletes. Also reported by The Pantagraph and WJBC Radio.

The Pantagraph

Students from IWU, ISU and community members gathered for a rally on campus on Oct. 25 to support the people of Palestine. Also reported by WEEK-TV.

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Upcoming Events

Learn about how to promote your event or program to the campus community, and find events on MyIWU.

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Wellness Corner

Yoga will be held on Monday and Thursday from 12:15-12:50 p.m. in the Niepagen South Classroom at the Shirk Center.

"You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still and rest." - Morgan Harper Nichols

Announcements

Dr. Michelle Cowin Gibbs, Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, will share a presentation at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in the Welcome Center Auditorium titled, "Care Webs: A Theatrical Reinvention of Space and Place." The audience will be encouraged to consider the ways that theatre directors can shift processes that support collaborative artistic and audience-safe spaces as a method of teaching and learning.

Colleagues

New Employees — October 2023

Mark Tallman started Oct. 1 as the Director of Campus Safety.

Amy Leathery started Oct. 2 as the Transfer Coordinator in the Registrar's Office.

Katherine (Kat) Jiardina started Oct. 16 as the Administrative Specialist IV in Human Resources.

Courtlean (CJ) Jones started Oct. 18 as a Custodian in Physical Plant.

With Deepest Sympathy

Professor Emeritus of History Paul Bushnell passed away on Sunday, Oct. 15, in Bloomington. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at Evelyn Chapel, with a reception following at the Joslin Atrium, Memorial Center. His obituary may be viewed here.

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.