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In some sense he went from a hero to a villain, in the pendelum of public perception, said Matthew Pursell, who teaches early American history at Illinois Wesleyan University. Nowadays, instead of a black or white view of Columbus most educators see the truth in grayscale. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Naturalists hope to lure osprey to area lakes Oct 5, 2007
Osprey migrate through Central Illinois and theyve been seen this year at Evergreen Lake and Lake Bloomington north of the Twin Cities, said raptor expert Given Harper, who chairs the biology department at Illinois Wesleyan University. But most osprey, which are on Illinois endangered species list, merely pass through the state on their way to summer homes as far north as Alaska, or wintering grounds in Central and South America, he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Scharf takes new position with OSF Oct 4, 2007
Scharf is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He received his postdoctoral training from the University of Illinois Hospital, Cook County Hospital and the West Side Veterans Administra-tion Hospital in Chicago. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
College duo flies to Arizona, gets $35 seats for playoff game Oct 4, 2007
Drew Barringer, a junior English major at Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, and Alex Whitworth, a junior economics major at Illinois State University, Normal, are making a down-and-back trip for a chance to see Game 1, which was not a sellout. People might laugh that we flew all the way to Arizona, but were getting to see the Cubs play at a relatively decent price, Barringer said Wednesday afternoon while having lunch at a restaurant inside Chase Field, home of the Diamondbacks. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Proposal could send taxpayer money to private colleges Sep 26, 2007
That has drawn concern from some lawmakers, who question whether public money should be going to places like Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington or Augustana University in Rock Island ... At Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Carl Teichman, director of government and community relations, said the institution needs to retrofit some of its residence halls with sprinklers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Pantagraph.com, newspaper win state awards Sep 22, 2007
Sports reporting:third place for Titan Titlists 10 Years Later, a look back at the Illinois Wesleyan University championship basketball team, by reporter Randy Reinhardt. Editorial Page: second place for Opinion Editor Lenore Sobota. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BHS honors inaugural Hall of Fame class Sep 21, 2007
He received a vocal scholarship to Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. He was based in Germany for 20 years before becoming a vocal coach in New York City. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Missouri man on a mission to get lower drinking age Sep 16, 2007
While there is no similar movement in Illinois, some students at Illinois Wesleyan University are split on the idea of a lower drinking age. I have no desire to drink anyway, Janelle Santos, 20, said last week. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Verizon Taps Senior FBI Leader as New Chief Security Officer Sep 12, 2007
He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University and in 2004 received the Presidential Rank Award for Meritorious Executive Service at the FBI. Upon joining Verizon, he will be based in Basking Ridge, N.J. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: ), headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most... (PR Newswire)
Allen remembered for his generosity Sep 7, 2007
A member, elder and deacon of the church, Allen physically and financially helped rebuild an organ at the First Presbyterian Church several years ago by combining an existing organ with a Hinner's organ that the congregation brought from Presser Hall at Illinois Wesleyan University to Delavan with a moving van and four farm trucks. Also, Allen donated 30,000 for equipment in a fitness center in Delavan; 200,000 to Blackburn College, 300,000 to Illinois Wesleyan University, and 100,000 to Bradley... (Pekin Times, IL)
Illinois Wesleyan students settle in for semester Aug 28, 2007
BLOOMINGTON -- Andrea de Avila spent time Monday morning browsing through textbook shelves at the Illinois Wesleyan University campus bookstore. It already was the first day of classes, but de Avila wasnt in a rush, now that she is a senior. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ex-lawmaker comes home for local Dems Aug 27, 2007
Roy, 81, a veteran who grew up on a farm near Lexington and graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1945, practiced medicine in Kansas before serving in Congress from 1971 to 1975. He later lost a U.S. Senate bid to Bob Dole, and he now lives in Kansas. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Jury: Milton not guilty of theft, misconduct charges Aug 18, 2007
An Illinois Wesleyan University student who acted as forewoman of the jury but declined to give her name said after the verdicts, the only thing that matters is we had reasonable doubt. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
TWENTY-SOMETHINGS: Jennifer L. Birkholz Aug 18, 2007
The advice propelled Birkholz to attain her undergraduate degree in political science from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington and her law degree from Marquette Law School in Milwaukee. Birkholz decided to become a lawyer in high school because she knew it would entail dealing with a variety of people on a daily basis. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Normal summer theater's new home nearly complete Aug 15, 2007
The couple went on to get theater degrees from Illinois Wesleyan University and then moved to Champaign. But recently, Aldridge got a chance to play yet another role in the Normal theater program. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Harris: Planet Hiroshima Aug 7, 2007
"In the year 2007 the average yield of a nuclear weapon is about 10 times greater than the 15-kton Hiroshima bomb," writes Raymond G. Wilson, professor emeritus of physics at Illinois Wesleyan University, for the Peace and Conflict Monitor. "Throughout the 50 years following 1945, the average rate of creation of nuclear weapons in world arsenals was the equivalent of about 70 Hiroshima bombs per day, every one of those 18,250 days.". (Zmag.org)
Canton student takes part in internship at State Farm Aug 2, 2007
State Farm Insurance Companies and Illinois Wesleyan University have joined together to create an internship that puts students in the community. This summer, 10 Illinois Wesleyan students are working as interns at State Farm Insurance Companies in Bloomington, which sponsors the program. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
A KC masterpiece heads to Cooperstown Jul 21, 2007
Denny went on to letter in baseball and football for three years for his hometown Illinois Wesleyan University Titans, leading the nation (NAIA) in pass receiving in 1965. The brothers all get together each spring in Arizona for a week of golf and baseball. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Bike lanes, car sharing among architect's Main St. proposals Jul 20, 2007
Commission members representatives from the town of Normal, the city of Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois State University and BroMenn Regional Medical Center have until Aug. 6 to offer comments or changes. Twin City residents will be able to offer their opinions at three public meetings tentatively scheduled for late September. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Retired contractor donates $1 million to IWU, U High Jul 19, 2007 Galva to host throwing camp Jun 27, 2007 Sharing her story Jun 26, 2007 Plenty of offensive firepower will be generated Jun 25, 2007 Ex-Methodist office razed for new IWU facility Jun 25, 2007 Charleston native offered Fulbright Program grant Jun 20, 2007 A song in her heart: Pekin woman remembered for her smile and service to community Jun 20, 2007 Elizabeth Taylor Jun 19, 2007 Softball, studies a successful mix for retiring coach Jun 17, 2007 Eagles abandoning egg Jun 17, 2007 Search engine helps a charity with each click Jun 16, 2007 Celebrating the flag on its very own day Jun 14, 2007 'Candling' test inconclusive on eagle egg at zoo Jun 9, 2007 Area IWU graduates Jun 4, 2007 PTHS graduation is Friday May 26, 2007 • Local colleges: Red Men put on hitting clinic in Division III opener May 26, 2007 Area students earn college honors May 25, 2007 Local consumers protest Target's use of PVC May 25, 2007 City installs eagle Web cam at Miller Park Zoo May 24, 2007 End of May will tell eggs' tale at Miller Park May 11, 2007 IWU says good bye to its graduates May 7, 2007 Theater troupe tackles Gruff issue of bullying May 4, 2007 Kane deserves a spot in GHS Hall of Fame May 4, 2007 Eagle back again; zoo can keep egg Apr 27, 2007 Is visiting eagle the daddy? Apr 26, 2007 Colleges: Security a challenge Officials seek to reconcile safety, academic freedom Apr 17, 2007 YMCA event gives tips to help keep kids healthy Apr 15, 2007 Twin City groups, businesses discuss recycling efforts Apr 14, 2007 Illini ink much-needed shooting guard Apr 13, 2007 Lost Boys, IWU to raise money for Sudanese victims Apr 13, 2007 Persistence paid off for author Apr 13, 2007 Andrew Drinkall is our Athlete of the Week Apr 10, 2007 Lycoming College names new provost and dean Apr 10, 2007 Struck comes to St. Bede Apr 10, 2007 IWU mentors make a difference in young students' lives Apr 9, 2007 Kunkle ill, MC still prevails over I-W MONMOUTH - Coach Chad Braun could certainly sympathize with how his No. 1 singles player, senior Jared Kunkle (Peoria, Ill./Dunlap), was feeling on Monday. Kunkle was suffering the effects of the flu, much like Braun was when he had to cancel two road matches in Wisconsin in February. Apr 6, 2007 Boiler Girls back on home track Apr 3, 2007 Titans compete at Prep meet Apr 3, 2007 Area roundup Apr 3, 2007 Survey: Coliseum attendees support living wage Mar 24, 2007 Louise Elliott Mar 8, 2007 Bloomington, Clinton students win spelling bees Mar 2, 2007 Meade to tour the country with Wesleyan Collegiate Choir Mar 2, 2007 Historic Towanda house on endangered list Mar 1, 2007 Newcomer Morton takes on Elite Eight veteran Feb 27, 2007 Royals' Matthews wins Frick Award Feb 27, 2007 UMKC Competes In Day One Of Mid-Con Indoor Championships Feb 26, 2007 Some local businesses already wireless Feb 25, 2007 Rookies meet in state quarterfinals Feb 24, 2007 Kangaroos Set To Compete At Mid-Con Indoor Championships Feb 23, 2007 Speaker challenges IWU to contribute to life Feb 22, 2007 Griffin Named a Finalist for Prestigious Jostens Trophy Feb 22, 2007 Home-schooled student advances to final round of spelling bee Feb 21, 2007 Economist Mike Dooley was featured in the Financial Times. . . and more Feb 19, 2007 Unit 5, District 87, many other schools closed Feb 13, 2007 IWU speaker: 'We still live with slavery' Feb 12, 2007 Thousands crowd streets for announcement Feb 11, 2007 Rebholz shines for Scots at Titan open Feb 7, 2007 IWU student thanks BFD with donation to department Feb 5, 2007 Martin Luther King Fellowship Dinner features Rev. Joseph Lowery Jan 29, 2007 Clothing swap fits conservation goal Jan 28, 2007 PFOP: Populist lawyer Benjamin fought monopolies Jan 28, 2007 Discovery museum to host exhibit on Japan's culture Jan 25, 2007 Ideas aired for enticing corridor Jan 25, 2007 Brainstorming plans for Main Street Corridor Jan 24, 2007
BLOOMINGTON -- John L. Wroan III, a retired Bloomington contractor and businessman, has donated $1 million worth of stock to Illinois Wesleyan University and University High School ... The endowment established by Wroan will assist IWU in its mission to attract the best and the brightest students, according to Illinois Wesleyan University President Richard F. Wilson. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
CHURCH WINDOW Jul 15, 2007
He attended college at Illinois Wesleyan University, majoring in music education. He is primarily a singer but also plays guitar, some piano, viola and most string instruments. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Three area players, from left, Angie Bickett of Bureau Valley, Whitney Rumbold of Stark County and Allison Dynes of Annawan were teammates in the IBCA All-Star Game June 16 at Illinois Wesleyan University s Shirk Center in Bloomington. Bickett, Rumbold and Dynes played on the Class A North squad, which fell to the South 89-64. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Cowan, who earned her college degree in music education at Illinois Wesleyan University, returns to Uganda on June 28. She will show a video of her Peace Corps life today at noon to the Kiwanis at the 4 Seasons. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
BLOOMINGTON Cloudy skies or not, the summer stars figure to be shining tonight at Illinois Wesleyan University. The 33rd annual Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Class AA and Class A boys all-star games figure to generate plenty of offensive firepower at the air-conditioned Shirk Center. (Pekin Times, IL)
BLOOMINGTON Jill and Doug Stone met in the 1980s while working in the United Methodist Conference Center at Illinois Wesleyan University. So the couple wanted to bid farewell when they heard IWU planned to raze the building to make way for a $5 million welcome center. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BLOOMINGTON Rachel Slough of Charleston, a 2007 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, has been offered a Fulbright grant to travel to Chile to teach English. Operating in 150 countries worldwide, the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Later, Shade sent flowers when Yock performed at Illinois Wesleyan University, where she was a music major. When she married, he sent a set of water glasses as a gift. (Pekin Times, IL)
Bureau County Republican - Education. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:44 AM CDT. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Former Midwest Central softball star Molly Coers graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University this spring with a 3. 93 grade point average and was named an Academic All-American. (Pekin Times, IL)
This eventually would occur, said Harper, who is also the chairman of the biology department at Illinois Wesleyan University. Some of this is mediated by hormones. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Aurora's Iglesia Evangelica Luterana San Pablo, Wheaton's International Order of the Rainbow for Girls and Illinois Wesleyan University are examples of what can be found in the database ... Illinois Wesleyan University: www2. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Fifer, a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, was a native of Kentucky who lived in Danvers before the Civil War. Fifer was a stonemason who became a lawyer, according to the museums records. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The eagles, which share egg-tending duties, eventually will abandon the egg if it is infertile, said eagle expert Given Harper, who heads the Illinois Wesleyan University biology department. At this point, Tobias called the chances the egg will hatch less than 50-50. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BLOOMINGTON Illinois Wesleyan University announced 506 candidates for baccalaureate degrees during the schools May 6 commencement. Demetria Kalodimos, award-winning news anchor at WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tenn. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Noah Dunham, son of Bill and Julie Dunham, 735 W. Henry St., Pontiac, plans to attend Illinois Wesleyan University. His field of study has not been decided. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Carthage coach Augie Schmidt IV shared the CCIW Coach of the Year award with Illinois Wesleyan University coach Dennis Martel. Track and field. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, announced candidates for graduation during commencement May 6. The Livingston County-area candidates included. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
PVC (polyvinyl chloride), sometimes called vinyl, is found in some packaging as well as some childrens toys, teething rings, shower curtains, lunch boxes and shampoo bottles, said rally organizer Laurine Brown, a mother, Illinois Wesleyan University environmental health instructor and breast cancer survivor. PVC releases toxic chemicals, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Egg-eating behavior is relatively rare, but there are reports in the scientific literature that some birds will eat their own eggs if they have been damaged or they will eat presumably infertile eggs that are in the nest after other eggs have hatched, said Given Harper, an eagle expert who leads the biology department at Illinois Wesleyan University. Tobias first thought a raccoon may have taken it, but wondered if an animal would have the courage to steal an egg from two adult eagles. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bird experts Given Harper at Illinois Wesleyan University and Angelo Capparella at Illinois State University, have said they hope the eggs are fertile, but theres no guarantee. Signs are good, including the fact Beauty and her male partner in the enclosure, Mathata, appear to be taking turns incubating the eggs. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BLOOMINGTON -- Green caps and gowns filled Illinois Wesleyan Universitys Eckley Quad on Sunday, with proud camera-toting parents looking on in the distance ... Illinois Wesleyan University class of 2007 cheered to Charles Haugland who watching on live stream video who could not attend graduation Sunday afternoon due to a family emergency ... Illinois Wesleyan University student Charlene Carruthers of Chicago receives a hug from IWU Associate Professor Carren Moham after graduation Sunday... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
We try to involve the students as much as we can in a performance, said Kate Tombaugh, an Illinois Wesleyan University student and member of Prairie Fire Theatre. The actors run into the audience, give students props and teach them a cheer. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
He graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University and became a head coach at age 21. Now at 58 years old, Kane plans to coach another three seasons and will soon hit the 40-year mark for coaching on the gridiron. (Galesburg The Paper, IL)
Male and female eagles look alike, but Given Harper, a raptor expert who heads the Illinois Wesleyan University biology department, is convinced the visitor is likely a male, based on the attention it is giving Beauty, the zoos female eagle. Beauty, which shares living space with a male eagle named Mathata, is tending her first egg in 13 years. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Unlike most bald eagles, the visitor appears very tolerant of humans, according to Given Harper, a raptor expert who heads the biology department at Illinois Wesleyan University. Contrary to published suggestions to stay back, people walked close to take pictures while the eagle perched in a tree. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
At Illinois Wesleyan University, an emergency team is planning to meet within a few days to discuss, among other things, how to help students who are having a crisis, though dean of students Kathy Cavins stressed that it is still unknown whether the gunman was a student. "What every university tries to do is be prepared, go through the scenarios, and respond as quickly and as well as you can, but this is just a horrible scenario," said Northwestern spokesman Al Cubbage, noting that reaching... (FOX59, IN)
Attendance was closer to 50 this year; a variety of other activities in the Twin Cities, such as the Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo at Illinois Wesleyan University competed for attention. "The need is as strong today as ever before," Muterspaugh said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rehwald told those attending the Achieving Environmental Sustainability in Your Organization workshop at Illinois Wesleyan University on Friday that many of the steps currently being done throughout the Twin Cities are similar to ones that got her community where it is today ... Where: Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
JOHNSON TO IWU: Sean Johnson, the No. 2 scorer on Washington School's state-ranked basketball squad, has committed to play next year at Illinois Wesleyan University. A 6-foot-1 guard, Johnson averaged 18. (Pekin Times, IL)
On Saturday, hell visit Bloomington with a dozen other Lost Boys as they join Illinois Wesleyan University students raising money for southern Sudanese schoolchildren ... The Illinois Wesleyan University Committee to Rebuild Southern Sudan is cosponsoring the event with a Sudanese community group. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Chris Gardner suggested to Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan University student-athletes. And then be bold enough to get up and do it. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Annawan High School senior Andrew Drinkall beat the best Class A 800-meter runners in the state at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet March 30 at Illinois Wesleyan University ... The Annawan senior not only shattered the school mark, he won the Class A race at the Illinois Prep Top Times meet March 30 at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington in a career-best time of 1:59. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Tuesday 10 April, 2007. Thomas Griffiths begins his new job at the college in Williamsport starting July 1. (NEPA News, PA)
Struck is a 1971 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University. He then earned a master s degree at Chicago State University and became a doctor of education in 1993 at Loyola University. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
BLOOMINGTON - Antonio Davis attended a lecture about adolescence at Illinois Wesleyan University last week. Nothing unusual about that, except Antonio is 12. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
That left six healthy players for Monday's match at Illinois Wesleyan University and, by rule, all of them had to move up a slot in the singles lineup ... That left six healthy players for Monday's match at Illinois Wesleyan University and, by rule, all of them had to move up a slot in the singles lineup. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
The Annawan-Wethersfield track and field teams will be well represented in the Illinois Prep Top Times Indoor Classic tonight at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. Competing for A-W are, front from left, Ian VanAntwerp, triple jump; Shawn Frank, 1600-meter relay; Shawn Roman, 1600-meter relay; Tanner Carlson, 1600-meter relay and 400-meter dash; and Andrew Drinkall, 800-meter run, 1600-meter run and 1600-meter relay. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Photo submitted Members of the Monmouth-Roseville track team competed at the Illinois Top Prep Times Indoor meet this past Saturday at Illinois Wesleyan University. MONMOUTH - The Monmouth-Roseville track team had 12 members compete at the 2007 Class A Illinois Top Prep Times last Friday at the Shirt Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
At Bloomington The girls track team had a solid outing on Friday in the Prep Top Times Classic, the unofficial indoor state track meet, at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Brittany Lowdermilk showed that she is going to be a force this spring as her times continue to improve. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
The poll was conducted by public policy students in professor Greg Shaws class at Illinois Wesleyan University. Shaw said the results reinforce results of the poll taken two years ago that city residents seem to want to pay a living wage for city employees. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
She graduated with a bachelor s degree in Home Economics Education from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1942 and received her master s degree from Colorado A&M University in 1949. She taught in Mount Morris and DeKalb until moving to rural Sheffield in 1952 where she and her husband began farming. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Prathyusha Chengi congratulates second place spelling bee participant Michael Billington after the McLean County spelling Bee, held at Illinois Wesleyan University Westbrook Auditorium, on Thursday March 1, 2007 ... The practice round took place prior to the start of the McLean County Spelling Bee, held Thursday March 1, at Illinois Wesleyan University Westbrook Auditorium in Presser Hall. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Meade, a junior business administration and music major at Illinois Wesleyan University, is a graduate of Canton High School ... Under the direction of J. Scott Ferguson, director of choral activities at Illinois Wesleyan University, the 52-voice choir is composed of student musicians representing the School of Music and other areas of the University, and is dedicated to the performance of the finest sacred and secular choral music of the past five centuries. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Hackett said it caught her eye as she drove back and forth between her home and Illinois Wesleyan University. One of Hacketts sisters recently graduated from IWU and another one still attends the university. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The two teams square off at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Shirk Center on the Illinois Wesleyan University campus in Bloomington. Morton's season certainly has been more impressive. (Pekin Times, IL)
where he graduated from Central Catholic High School and Illinois Wesleyan University. In college, he lettered in football and baseball for three years and finished eighth in the nation (NAIA) in receiving in 1965. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
- The UMKC track and field teams both currently sit in fifth place at the 2007 Mid-Con Indoor Championships, which are being held at the Shirk Center on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Ill. The Kangaroo men's team has 13 points, while the women's squad has totaled 11 points in the first day of the Championships. (Umkckangaroos.com)
Rincker drives his wife, a professor at Illinois Wesleyan University, to work because she is expecting a baby nearly any day. I try to do a rotation so Im not always at one place, Rincker said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Today s Agenda As today s paper goes to print, the Lady Rebels are practicing at Illinois Wesleyan University s Shirk Center. The practice runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., and it s followed by team pictures and a quick trip to Illinois State University s Redbird Arena. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. The Kangaroos will look to improve on last season's fourth place showing by the men and a fifth place finish by the women. (Umkckangaroos.com)
BLOOMINGTON -- Humanitarian Stephen Lewis praised Illinois Wesleyan University at its Founders Day Convocation for its efforts to make a difference and challenged it to do more ... Stephen Lewis, United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa, spoke with Illinois Wesleyan University students Kristen Kopf and Marisa Van Osdale as he prepares for IWU Founder's Day Convocation Wednesday morning. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Finalists are as follows: Men Justin Baker, Univ. Mary Washington Ryan Cain, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Zach Freeman, Illinois Wesleyan University , Johns Hopkins University Kevin Guyden, Mary Hardin-Baylor Derek E. Hines, Franklin all College Michael Hoyt, Mt. St. Mary College Joe Werner, UW-LaCrosse Drew Wessels, Augustana College Dan Wheeler, Amherst College. Women Debbie Bruen, U. Mary Washington Catherine Chappell, Milwaukee School of Engineering Eileen Flaherty, Bowdoin College... (Hopkinssports.com)
-- McLean County, 9:30 a.m. March 1, Westbrook Auditorium, Illinois Wesleyan University. -- DeWitt County, 2 p.m. March 1, DeWitt County courthouse, Clinton. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The Pantagraph ran a story about a talk that history of consciousness professor Angela Davis gave at Illinois Wesleyan University in celebration of Black History Month. The Santa Cruz Sentinel ran a front-page story about UCSC's standing as a leader in the national spoken-word movement; the campus's poetry slam team won the gold medal at the national college championships in 2005 and last week hosted a series of workshops and performances. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Bloomington, Blue Ridge, Clinton, Clinton Christian Academy, Bloomington Catholic schools, Deer Creek-Mackinaw, Delavan, El Paso-Gridley, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Lincoln High School, Lincoln Elementary District 27, West Lincoln-Broadwell, Chester-East Lincoln, Zion Lutheran School, Mount Pulaski, Olympia, Paxton-Buckley-Loda, Ridgeview (Colfax), Streator Elementary, Tremont, Tri-Valley, Unit 5, Woodland (Streator), Eureka College, Heartland Community College (Lincoln campus), Illinois... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
More than 200 people filled the first floor and balcony of the Hansen Student Center at Illinois Wesleyan University Sunday night to hear Davis speak and for the universitys Soul Food Dinner in celebration of Black History Month. Charlene Carruthers, issues and programming commissioner for IWUs student senate, said in introducing Davis she was asked to speak because of her advocacy for women and the imprisoned in the United States. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
wrote on February 10, 2007 3:43 PM:"I doubt it. I go to Illinois Wesleyan University, and I know of about 50 students who spent the night in their cars in Springfield so that they could get a good spot for the speech. I don't think they had to worry about there only being a "handful" of supporters.". wrote on February 10, 2007 3:23 PM:"Bussed in supporters? I wonder who paid for the buses?I guess they all made the trip from Chicago so there would be more than a handful of people for the media to... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rather, they came the day before the Super Bowl courtesy of Monmouth College's Jeff Rebholz, who led the Fighting Scots to a victory at the Titan Open at Illinois Wesleyan University with a pair of sensational efforts. Rebholz moved up to No. 3 in the nation in both the shot put and the weight throw as he claimed first place in both events in a very competitive field. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
"From all the stories I've heard, I'm extremely lucky to be here," said Wenholz, a 21-year-old Illinois Wesleyan University senior who spent two weeks in the burn unit at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. His father is even more amazed that his son survived his ordeal and now is well enough to ski and play racquetball again. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lowery was the guest speaker Sunday night at the 17th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Fellowship Dinner at Illinois Wesleyan University. About 280 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered in the IWU Student Center Main Lounge. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
BLOOMINGTON -- Illinois Wesleyan University freshman Cami Lund knew the black blouse she held in her hands was a winner ... Lund was one of about 20 people finding treasures Saturday in the first hour of the second annual Communitywide Clothing Swap, organized the Illinois Wesleyan Universitys Office of Residential Life at IWUs Hansen Student Center. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
During his first term as judge, he helped establish the law school at Illinois Wesleyan University, becoming the schools first and longtime dean. Benjamin died in early August 1917 at the age of 95. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Akiko Wilson, adjunct professor of Japanese at Illinois Wesleyan University, believes the Japanese community will respond. I think the women in our group would love to help, said Wilson, referring to a group of Japanese women who meet monthly. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ten small groups brainstormed Wednesday at Hansen Student Center at Illinois Wesleyan University during the second of three such sessions on the future of the seven-mile corridor through the Twin Cities ... We definitely want the area to become more bike and walking friendly, said Krista Cardona, an Illinois Wesleyan University admissions counselor. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
When: 7 p.m. today at Hansen Center, Illinois Wesleyan University, 300 Beecher St., Bloomington; 7 p.m. Thursday at Prairie Room, Bone Student Center, Illinois State University, Normal. Who: The public is invited. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
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