November 27, 2023

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Save the Date - IWU Homecoming 2024 is Oct. 4-6

Duchess of Malfi Production Promotes Awareness of Domestic Violence

The Illinois Wesleyan School of Theatre Arts presented The Duchess of Malfi, a performance about domestic violence that encourages societal change and reflection. 

 

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Titan Athletics

The Illinois Wesleyan University men's basketball team took down the University of Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Shirk Center. With the win, Illinois Wesleyan boosted its record to 4-2.

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Austin Weekly News

Amanda Toney-Logan ’74 speaks about growing up in the Chicago neighborhood of Austin and how the demographic has recently changed to include a larger Hispanic population.

The Pantagraph

Brian Senn '25 was honored among nominees for the 2023 Why I See You Service Awards, which recognize youth leadership and service in the community in hopes of inspiring others.

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Wellness Corner

Yoga takes place on Monday and Thursday in the Niegagen South Classroom at the Shirk Center from 12:15-12:50 p.m. with Kim Hayes. Mats are provided. There is no better time to practice yoga than during the stress of the holidays. 

 

"Eventually all pieces fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moment and know that everything happens for a reason." - Anonymous

Announcements

Presidential Search Listening Session

WittKieffer Consultants (Ryan Crawford and Darrien Davenport) will be on campus to conduct listening sessions with various groups regarding the presidential search. An open session for faculty, staff and students will take place from 3:30-4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Hansen Student Center.

 

Benefits Choice and Open Enrollment Reminder: Deadline is Friday, December 1

Details about IWU benefits are listed in the 2024 Open Enrollment Guide

 

Your current insurance benefit elections will continue into 2024 unless you want to make any of the following changes:

 

To make changes to your current coverage and/or to contribute to a Flex or HSA account, enrollment forms need to be completed and returned to HR by Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. 

 

Elections or changes you make during the open enrollment period will become effective Jan. 1, 2024. 

 

For more information about IWU benefits, see the HR Benefits page. If you have questions about your benefits, please contact Marie in Human Resources at [email protected] or x3971.

 

Office of Multifaith Engagement Events

The Office of Multifaith Engagement is hosting several upcoming programs including the Women of Interfaith event from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in the lower level of Evelyn Chapel with lunch provided. The Office of Multifaith Engagement will also host Light the Night from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, at Hansen Student Center as a way to celebrate and honor the importance of light in various faith traditions, particularly those that fall in December. Light the Night will feature music, art, stories and other creative presentations.

 

IWU Christmas Choral Concert

The Illinois Wesleyan School of Music will present a Christmas Choral Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at Holy Trinity Church at 704 N. Main St. in Bloomington. The performance will feature the Collegiate Choir, University Choir, and Collegiate Choir alumni conducted by J. Scott Ferguson. Compositions will include Pavel Chesnokov, Taylor Scott Davis, Stacey V. Gibbs, Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Gustav Holst, Karl Jenkins, Philip Lawson, Jan Sandström, Stanford Scriven, Jan Pieterszook Sweelinck and John Tavener. Tickets are not required, but suggested donations are $10 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and IWU alumni, and $2 for high school and college students. Holy Trinity is wheelchair-accessible. For more information, please call (309) 556-3061.

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

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Kudos

Byron S. Tucci Professor of Spanish Carolyn Nadeau recently published a translation and critical edition of Francisco Martínez Montiño’s Arte de cocina, pastelería, vizcochería y conservería [Art of cooking, Pie Making, Pastry Making and Preserving] (1611). Recipes from the book will be shared on Nadeau's Instagram page.

Colleagues

New Employees — November

 

Arlene Brown started Oct. 31 as a Custodian. 

Will McGhee started Nov. 1 as a Custodian.

Nick Munafo started Nov. 20 as a Digital & Graphic Designer in Marketing.

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