November 20, 2024

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Orchestra and Opera Combine to Present Hansel and Gretel at Hansen

An adaptation of a well-known fairy tale will combine the talent of Illinois Wesleyan University’s opera department and symphony orchestra for a 4-day showing of Hansel and Gretel this weekend at Hansen Student Center.

Benn '25 Invited to Speak About Empowering Youth Voices at Aspen Institute

Cloud Benn ‘25 was invited by the Colorado Aspen Institute to speak on a panel about their involvement in a New Orleans organization to uplift youth voices.

The Pantagraph

Several IWU students joined the Stay Another Day 5K race in Normal on Saturday, Nov. 16, to raise money for suicide prevention and awareness.

WGLT Radio

Retiring football coach Norm Eash '75 reflected on his time at IWU while preparing for the final game of his career on Saturday, Nov. 16. Also reported by The Pantagraph and WMBD TV.

Broadway World

Ryan Domalewski '24 will star as Charlie Brown during the Jan. 15-26, 2025, musical presentation of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, New Jersey.

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