November 26, 2024

News for and about the Illinois Wesleyan community

Lindquist '26 Contributes to Quantum Research at Argonne National Laboratory

As part of the Open Quantum Initiative (OQI) Undergraduate Fellowship, Illinois Wesleyan University physics and mathematics major Wanda Lindquist '26 was one of 17 undergraduate students that participated in quantum-science research projects hosted at multiple institutions across the Midwest over the summer.

WGLT Radio

One of Illinois Wesleyan's founding theatre professors John Ficca is remembered by alumni as tough but encouraging. He passed away on Nov. 20 at age 95.

FIlmfare.com

Lisa Mishra '15 reflects on her journey leading to an acting role in comedy drama series "Call Me Bae" and the release of her debut album "Sorry I'm Late."

WGLT Radio

Heartland Community College hosted an event honoring veterans, including Art Leach '42 who served in World War II after graduating from IWU.

Emeritus Professor of Theatre Arts John Ficca passed away on Nov. 20, 2024. John taught at Illinois Wesleyan for 46 years before his retirement in 2002. A service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, at IWU's Evelyn Chapel with a reception to follow in the Joslin Atrium of the Memorial Center.

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.