SurfWax News Index  |  Track News  |  Save/Exchange Information |  About Us News and Articles on Illinois Wesleyan University Festival of Trees events to benefit The Baby Fold  Nov 16, 2009 The event will include athletes from the Prairie-Thunder hockey team, the CornBelters and Peoria Chiefs minor league baseball teams, and Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan university. ISU head basketball coach Tim Jankovich and IWU head basketball coach Ron Rose will give motivational talks and there will be live and silent sports-related auctions. (The Pantagraph newspaper) David Davis Mansion celebrates 19th century Thanksgiving  Nov 15, 2009 Gregory was visiting the mansion Saturday afternoon with her daughter, Cindy, an Illinois Wesleyan University student. . (The Pantagraph newspaper) Two more H1N1 vaccine clinics set for next week in B-N  Nov 7, 2009 But Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan University students are not eligible to be vaccinated at health department clinics, even if the students are county residents ... "Because Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University both ordered vaccine with plans to vaccinate their students...we wanted to focus on the general public who wouldn't be able to get vaccinated in another manner," Link said. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Leaders gather at dropout summit  Nov 5, 2009 An Illinois Wesleyan University student missed Powell's address because she was mentoring elementary school children, but she arrived on time to take part in the workshops. "We need (caring) adults in our life," said Karin Unrih. (The Pantagraph newspaper) IWU drops to 44th on list of 50 best values in private liberal arts colleges  Nov 5, 2009 BLOOMINGTON -- Illinois Wesleyan University has dropped to the 44th spot on Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine's list of 50 best values in private liberal arts colleges. "It's important to continue to be viewed by a third party as the best value," said Bob Murray, IWU's dean of enrollment management. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Votes on MAP grants raise many questions  Nov 4, 2009 Why are college students who need grant money going to Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College, two of the most expensive colleges in the state. Why aren't they going to much cheaper state schools. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Area music scholar invitees head to White House for workshop  Nov 4, 2009 Two weeks ago, he was enjoying a quiet, calm autumn morning in his office at Illinois Wesleyan University. He was going over notes. (The Pantagraph newspaper) B-N university presidents' salaries far short of top private school leaders'  Nov 3, 2009 "Those are very atypical salaries," said Matt Kurz, vice president for public relations at Illinois Wesleyan University. "Our president wasn't on that list and wouldn't be anywhere near that," said Kurz, who declined to state the compensation figures for Dick Wilson. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Help changing tire much appreciated  Oct 30, 2009 We live on a side street that he, his wife and daughter - a fine arts student at Illinois Wesleyan University - were driving down to see the fall color. It is so refreshing to see people helping others, unlike those striving to make millions from questionable deals in financial markets. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Good Samaritan helps in pouring rain  Oct 26, 2009 to spend four days in Chicago and then go on to Bloomington for my class reunion at Illinois Wesleyan University. We were lugging two big pieces of luggage as well as a backpack and carry-on and knew we had to catch a cab to get to the airport to pick up our rental car. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Related: B-N school districts helping all children receive high levels of achievement  Oct 18, 2009 Bent Elementary School in Bloomington has a partnership with Illinois Wesleyan University Spanish professor Allison Weiss. Her first-year Spanish students -- who are studying international business, pre-med, and a variety of other subjects -- are right at home at Bent. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Local college students to join peers at MAP grants rally  Oct 15, 2009 Another 20 students each from Illinois Wesleyan University, Eureka College, and Lincoln College also are going to the capital rally. Lincoln College-Normal and Heartland also will send student groups. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Restore aid to students; they are our future  Oct 11, 2009 We also want to thank Illinois Wesleyan University for its presence at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission hearing. Our grandson was awarded an Illinois MAP (Monetary Award Program) Grant. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Chilly temperatures don't dampen fun at IWU's homecoming events  Oct 11, 2009 Illinois Wesleyan University class of 1946 member John Capasso, right, of Chenoa, walks with his son John Capasso of Fairbury while viewing the art show on the IWU quadrangle Saturday during homecoming activities. The Pantagraph/STEVE SMEDLEY. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Victim's daughter shares story at domestic violence conference  Oct 7, 2009 Hartrich spoke during a day-long domestic violence conference at Illinois Wesleyan University. "It's Time to Talk Day" was sponsored by the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence and 29 other local organizations. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Several events to ring in this year's homecoming at IWU  Oct 5, 2009 Eureka College in Woodford County and Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington each host homecoming activities this week, headlined with Saturday football games. Come Oct. 12, Illinois State University launches its "Spread the Red" festivities throughout Normal. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Support Pennies for Peace at KJHS  Oct 5, 2009 Greg Mortenson spoke at Illinois Wesleyan University and we were lucky enough to hear him. He said something that caught our attention. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Promised MAP funding should be delivered  Oct 3, 2009 I want to thank the administrators at my daughter's college, Illinois Wesleyan University, for alerting Illinois MAP grant recipients about this tremendous loss of funding. My daughter, one of approximately 430 at IWU and of 137,000 statewide, was awarded the highest amount a student could receive. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Traffic stop unfounded, complaint unheeded  Oct 3, 2009 I am a blonde, 24-year-old female, Caucasian, who graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University, work at Country Financial and revamps Cadillacs with my husband. I only have a seat belt ticket on my record, but it was suspected that I was a drug dealer. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Mortenson shows how schools make difference  Sep 17, 2009 Having followed Greg Mortenson's great humanitarian efforts in Central Asia for a decade of success in advancing education, I was very disappointed at the lack of publicity given his appearance at Illinois Wesleyan University on Sept. 9. The only coverage I was aware of was an article in The Pantagraph the day after the program ("Peace, education go hand-in-hand," Page A3). (The Pantagraph newspaper) IWU convocation speaker promotes peace through education  Sep 10, 2009 Standing in front of a photograph of student in Afghanistan, Mortenson gives an address during Illinois Wesleyan University's President's Convocation Wednesday afternoon at Westbrook Auditorium ... On Wednesday, the humanitarian brought that message to Illinois Wesleyan University. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Harold Steele receives Lincoln National Agriculture award  Sep 5, 2009 Western Illinois University and Illinois Wesleyan University have conferred Honorary Degrees upon him. At Tuesday;s ceremony, the award winners were presented with a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln kneeling alongside a small corn plant, which was created by the sculptor John McClarey of Decatur. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL) Flick: 'This is a story, of a man not named Brady'  Aug 23, 2009 For Nichelson, a University High School and Illinois Wesleyan University grad who a decade ago, "just for fun," moved to Hollywood to experience life there, the book is a consummation. Having met Susan a few years ago while doing Web site design ("I couldn't believe it - Cindy Brady!"), they became friends. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Town to hear plan for new Rogy's child care center  Aug 22, 2009 Dawn Meyer, who would own the facility, said the day care would give priority to children whose parents work at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University but the center would be open to others as well. The facility would replace the current BroMenn Child Care by Rogy's center at 900 Franklin Ave., Meyer said. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Take steps to hire people with disabilities  Aug 22, 2009 Dick Durbin recently spoke at Illinois Wesleyan University to business leaders and adult disability agencies about employment of the disabled ... Durbin, Illinois Wesleyan University, our community business leaders and our adult disability employment agencies for beginning this dialogue. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Move-in a full day for IWU freshmen  Aug 19, 2009 Annie Simpson of Kansas City, Kansas and her father, John, joke around after bringing a load of Annie's belongings to her dorm room at Illinois Wesleyan University Tuesday morning ... BLOOMINGTON - About 500 Illinois Wesleyan University freshmen have staked a spot at the Bloomington campus, ready to officially shift into their new role as Titans ... Illinois Wesleyan University - Aug. 24. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Durbin highlights value of disabled employees  Aug 19, 2009 Richard Durbin came to Illinois Wesleyan University on Aug. 12 and delivered a wonderful speech on disabilities and employment. Sen. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Sen. Durbin shows off refurbished rail car in high-speed push  Aug 13, 2009 Durbin also spoke at Illinois Wesleyan University and toured the new 211 telephone help center at PATH (Providing Access To Help). Fixed and updated. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Forristall-Hermann  Aug 6, 2009 The bride-elect holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and is studying for her MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is employed by Harley-Davidson Financial Services. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL) IWU student to get internship credit for being on dance show tour  Aug 1, 2009 BLOOMINGTON -- The Illinois Wesleyan University community is taking a keen interest in who will win Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" next week. IWU senior Evan Kasprzak is among the top four dancers competing for the $250,000 prize in next week's two-part grand finale. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Wrestling tournament inspires participation  Jul 23, 2009 The 6th Annual Army Midwest National Wrestling Tournament was hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University, which recognized that bringing together competitors of all ages from 12 different states is great PR.. Kudos to the Athletic Director Dennie Bridges, organizer Mike Manahan, Hall of Fame contributors Larry Gassen, et al, national champion Willie Williams, a celebrity announcer and a host of officials from around the state. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Students receive scholarships from Lumpkin Pioneer Club  Jul 14, 2009 A graduate of Mattoon High School, she will be attending Illinois Wesleyan University. She is the daughter of Scott Floyd, and Patty and Randy Peterson, and granddaughter of retiree Carol O Neill. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL) Local kids learn about a child's life in Iraq, Middle East  Jul 11, 2009 Brittini Gray, the camp's arts and craft program coordinator, is a junior at Illinois Wesleyan University. She arranged for four IWU art students to help the students finish drawing and painting the murals. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Gregory Tester  Jul 9, 2009 He is a 2001 graduate of Princeton High School and a 2005 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, where he earned his bachelor;s degree in biology. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL) Notre Dame Second All-Time With 210 Academic All-Americans  Jul 7, 2009 Academic All-America Baseball Selections Total University of Notre Dame 29 Bucknell University 28 Wichita State University 26 Illinois Wesleyan University 25 Delta State University 22 Johns Hopkins University 21 Mississippi State University 20 Western Michigan University 19 University of Arizona 18 University of Nebraska 17 ... Academic All-America Softball Selections Total University of Nebraska 26 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 20 Florida Southern College 20 California State... (Und.com) For those who need a little good news today  Jul 6, 2009 Three hundred students were honored June 29 at a Minority Academic Achievement Recognition ceremony, sponsored by Illinois Wesleyan University, State Farm Insurance Cos ... Illinois Wesleyan University's Shirk Center was filled with family and friends of these young people, who already are living the words of the night's speaker, Pastor William Bennett of City of Refuge Church of God: "If you try, you can. If you believe, you will.". (The Pantagraph newspaper) Biaggi's merits more attention  Jul 5, 2009 When families of Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University students visit Bloomington-Normal, Biaggi's is one of their top choices. Maybe that's because Biaggi's also was ranked third by Consumer Reports as a "special occasion" restaurant. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Local barbershop group to hold 'preview night'  Jun 21, 2009 Two are members of Sound of Illinois: Bass Donovan Davis, a student at Illinois Wesleyan University; and Lead Matt Carlen, who attends the University of Illinois. Tenor Jeremy Kings and Baritone Paul Cochran also are IWU students. (The Pantagraph newspaper) IWU dean’s list  Jun 16, 2009 BLOOMINGTON ; David Loveland and Sandy Tun, both of Spring Valley, were named to the dean;s list for the spring semester at Illinois Wesleyan University. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL) Top 20 finalists revealed on 'So You Think You Can Dance'  Jun 6, 2009 Kasprzak graduated from Wylie E. Groves High School and currently attends Illinois Wesleyan University. He has been dancing since he was 6 years old, and his most memorable dance experience was performing in a Gregory Hines tribute with Hines family in the audience. (Seacoast New Hampshire) HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: Milk wagon overturns in Fountain square  Jun 1, 2009 Dawn Blue, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James Blue of Golf View Drive, was recently chosen to serve as a resident assistant at Illinois Wesleyan University for the 1984-85 school year. Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Beale of Accord Lane are parents of a daughter, Brittany Helen Beale born April 20 at St. Margaret s Hospital for Women, Boston. (Hingham Journal, MA) IWU graduates  May 28, 2009 BLOOMINGTON, ; Illinois Wesleyan University announced two Bureau County students were among the 505 candidates graduating during commencement May 3. The candidates included Sandy Tun of Spring Valley. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL) Four area teams remain in Class 1A/2A baseball and softball sectionals  May 27, 2009 The two winners are to play for the sectional championship at 1 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Elite Eight and the super-sectional at 6 p.m. Monday against the winner of the Bloomington Sectional at Illinois Wesleyan University. Neoga is making its second sectional appearance, having won the regional in 2006. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL) IWU given largest donation ever in launch of $125M campaign  May 15, 2009 NORMAL -- Illinois Wesleyan University launched a $125 million capital campaign this week, announcing Thursday it received the largest single donation in the campuss history, $25 million. Alumni Charles Chuck and Joyce Jay Ames namesakes of the universitys School of Fine Arts and the campus library made the pledge. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Speaker leaves IWU graduates to ponder meaning of wealth, power  May 4, 2009 BLOOMINGTON -- Business and civic leader Howard R. Fricke told the graduating class of Illinois Wesleyan University on Sunday that greed is a root of many of societys ills. Fricke, who graduated from IWU with a degree in insurance, addressed the graduating class of 500 at Eckley Quadrangle. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Global health focus of IWU gala  Apr 20, 2009 BLOOMINGTON -- Four student groups at Illinois Wesleyan University helped raise awareness of global health equality Sunday night at IWUs Hansen Student Center and raised money in the process ... Illinois Wesleyan University hosted the Global Health Gala Sunday evening at the Hansen Student Center ... Illinois Wesleyan University hosted the Global Health Gala Sunday evening at the Hansen Student Center. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Fertility expert uses many tools to help couples conceive  Apr 8, 2009 Trumbull was interested in science and thought about a medical career after receiving degrees in biology and chemistry from Illinois Wesleyan University. After receiving a medical degree from St. Louis University, Trumbull had an obstetrics-gynecology residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, where she became interested in infertility. (Winona Daily News, MN) Wind ensembles will perform Thursday  Apr 1, 2009 OGLESBY ; The Wind Ensembles of Illinois Valley Community College and Illinois Wesleyan University will present a joint performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the IVCC Cultural Center ... The group has performed at the Illinois Music Educators All-State Conference (1991 and 2005), on the campuses of Northern Illinois University and Illinois Wesleyan University and shared concerts with St. Ambrose University and Simpson College. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL) Programs, Obama lead more local college students to volunteering  Mar 29, 2009 Kevin Clark, associate dean of students at Illinois Wesleyan University, said an interesting trend hes noticed on that campus is an increase of service-based student groups ... Eureka College took a student group to Denver to help build a home; and Illinois Wesleyan University sent 60 students to sites in Tennessee and Texas. (The Pantagraph newspaper) CCHS teacher, students to hear Gorbachev's speech  Mar 28, 2009 District 87 and Unit 5 high schools, as well as University High School, also are sending small groups, as are Pontiac Township High School, Deer-Creek Mackinaw High School, and Eureka High School, Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College. Several Peoria area schools and colleges also will be represented. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Area high schools students to attend Gorbachev speech  Mar 26, 2009 Also receiving tickets are students at Pontiac Township, Deer Creek-Mackinaw and Eureka high schools, Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College. Central Catholic teacher Randy Huberman will bring three students to the event, said CCHS Principal Joy Allen. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Renner picks up another union endorsement for Bloomington mayor  Mar 25, 2009 Renner is a McLean County Board member and a political science professor at Illinois Wesleyan University. Stockton said the endorsement was not a surprise in light of the budget problems the city faces and some of the employee issues on the table which include layoffs. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Bloomington mayoral candidates would consider sale of Coliseum  Mar 17, 2009 Renner, an Illinois Wesleyan University professor and McLean County Board member, agreed to consider the sale, but he and Stockton were skeptical about finding a buyer. Two city aldermen who attended GOP breakfast also would agree to a sale, which Ward 3 Alderman Kevin Huette said has been mentioned before. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Former UMC pastor returns to speak at Sunday services  Mar 13, 2009 He received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1968 and graduated magna cum laude. In 1971 he received a master of divinity degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School and has completed additional graduate studies in marriage and family at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL) Ward 7 alderman candidates state their case  Mar 12, 2009 The trio met Wednesday evening at the Memorial Center at Illinois Wesleyan University for a question-and-answer forum with about 25 local residents. Purcell, 407 W. Emerson St., talked about how he was elected to be a watchdog after the controversial decision to issue bonds to build U.S. Cellular Coliseum. (The Pantagraph newspaper) District's growing toolbox narrows low-income achievement gap  Mar 8, 2009 I can see how theyve improved, agreed Emily Schimick, an Illinois Wesleyan University student and future teacher who is working with Guice and other students. Nearby, in another Bent classroom, intervention teacher Julie Vesper and students read a book about icebergs. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Crippling budget deficit hurts Illinoisans pocketbooks  Mar 8, 2009 It certainly works against stimulus, said Mike Seeborg, an Illinois Wesleyan University economics professor. For obvious reasons, Illinoisans focus on the budget situation in their home state, but experts say theyre not alone. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Season over for Carthage men  Feb 22, 2009 The Lady Reds would face No. 2 seed Wheaton 6 p.m. Friday at Illinois Wesleyan University. Conference-champion and top-seeded Illinois Wesleyan will play the No. 4 seed in the other semifinal at 8 p.m.. (Racine Journal Times, WI) Businesses, property owners want to scrap proposed Main St. Corridor codes  Feb 18, 2009 The study was commissioned by Bloomington, Normal, ISU, Illinois Wesleyan University and BroMenn Regional Medical Center. The plan is called a call for investment and indeed it would be a call for investment, said Toni Petersen from Weavers Rent-All. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Spelling bee buzz is underway for Central Illinois  Feb 16, 2009 McLean County Bee: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Westbrook Auditorium, Presser Hall, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington. DeWitt County Bee: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Clinton Junior High School, 701 Illini Drive, Clinton. (The Pantagraph newspaper) Cross Country & Track and Field  Feb 14, 2009 - Junior Andy Wall and senior Mike Savegnago paced the UIC men's track and field team to a third-place finish on Saturday at the Bob Keck Invite hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University at the Shirk Center. 02/01/2009. (Uicflames.com) Area Lincoln-related events  Feb 11, 2009 James Horton, speaker, Illinois Wesleyan University Founders Day convocation; 11 a.m. Feb. 18, Westbrook Auditorium in Presser Hall, 1210 Park St., Bloomington. Topic: Abraham Lincoln: Slavery and the Civil War. (The Pantagraph newspaper) DeKalb native nominated for Oscar  Feb 9, 2009 After graduation, he went to Illinois Wesleyan University and developed a distinguished career as a stage actor. His part in the 1985 film ;Silverado; led to a string of roles that made him one of Hollywood;s most in-demand character actors. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL) Savegnago And Wall Lead Men's Track & Field To A Third-Place Finish At Bob Keck Invite  Feb 8, 2009 - Junior and senior paced the UIC men's track and field team to a third-place finish on Saturday at the Bob Keck Invite hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University at the Shirk Center. Wall left a meet without an event title for the first time this season, but did manage a trio of runner-up finishes for the Flames. (Uicflames.com) Back to Colleges News [ Terms Of Use | Privacy | About ] ©1998-2009 SurfWax, Inc. All rights reserved. Patents pending. Copyright SurfWax, Inc. 2009