Source: Moorad picks Hoyer as Padres' new GM Oct 25, 2009
Originally from Plymouth, N.H., Hoyer played shortstop and pitched for four seasons at Wesleyan University. He was an assistant coach at Wesleyan for two seasons. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
MCC names new building after Vic McAvoy Oct 24, 2009
It is also the classroom home for both the Iowa Wesleyan University and the St. Ambrose University MBA programs at MCC.. During his more than 20 years as president, Vic was the heart and soul of Muscatine Community College, Eastern Iowa Community College District Chancellor Pat Keir said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Pads hiring Hoyer as general manager Oct 24, 2009
Hoyer is a New Hampshire native who pitched Wesleyan University to the championship game of the 1994 Division III World Series. SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Many play roles in success of Habitat Oct 21, 2009
Illinois State University/Illinois Wesleyan University Habitat for Humanity appreciates The Pantagraph's recognition of students' diverse volunteer efforts ("Habitat projects hammer home students' impact," OurViews, Sept. 8). While we appreciate the attention, we want to acknowledge the important role that many facets of our community play in the success of collegiate volunteers. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wesleyan Murder Investigation Continuing; Case Pushed Back To Dec. 15 Oct 21, 2009
MIDDLETOWN - The case against Stephen P. Morgan, the man accused of gunning down a Wesleyan University student in a bookstore cafe, will continue on Dec. 15 to give investigators more time to gather evidence, a judge said Tuesday morning. Morgan, 29, glanced briefly at the gallery as he was brought into Superior Court at 10:20 a.m. He is accused of shooting Johanna Justin-Jinich, 21, a Wesleyan junior from Timnath, Colo. (FOX61, CT)
A sense of safety shatters at colleges Oct 21, 2009
- The crimes have been stacking up all year: A Wesleyan University student gunned down at a bookstore cafe, a student at Spelman College felled by a stray bullet, a suspected drug dealer shot to death in a Harvard residence hall. In just the short time since the fall semester began, a Yale graduate student was strangled and a UCLA student was repeatedly stabbed in a chemistry lab. (Boston Globe)
Paul and Chris Weitz find a blood bond Oct 20, 2009
After graduating from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, he began his career as a playwright, and he's continued to work in theater -- his upcoming play, "Trust," will be produced by the off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre next year. That Paul and Chris found their way to creative careers was perhaps inevitable given their upbringing. (FOX59, IN)
UConn Football Player Jasper Howard Stabbed To Death On Campus Oct 20, 2009
" Police said the stabbing happened at the end of a dance, sponsored by the university's West Indian Student Awareness Organization. A fire alarm was pulled at 12:26 a.m., an altercation occurred outside the building between two groups of people and then two people were stabbed. No incident occurred that would have caused the alarm to be pulled, Blicher said. Howard's death makes him the third Connecticut college student killed on or near campus in the past six months. In September, Yale... (FOX61, CT)
Uptown Marriott Hotel readies for opening day Oct 20, 2009
The hotel also has two hospitality suites and two presidential suites: one faces west toward the Illinois State University campus and named after ISU President Al Bowman; the other facing east and named after Illinois Wesleyan University President Dick Wilson. Pritts said the center already has $2. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Business Whirl: Evans named new VP at St. Mary's Oct 18, 2009
She obtained her bachelor s degree in nursing from Georgia State University and her master s degree in business administration from Indiana Wesleyan University. Gustafson back at practice after service. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Wesleyan Killing Puts New Focus On Crime Of Stalking Oct 18, 2009
Although it frequently goes unreported and even unrecognized, stalking is often an element in physical assault, rape and domestic violence cases, and also in murder cases such as the recent slaying of Johanna Justin-Jinich, a Wesleyan University student. Sherri's stalker was her former husband. (FOX61, CT)
New group kicks off Congo Week, seeks awareness Oct 17, 2009
From Nov. 1 to 8, Illinois Wesleyan University will host its annual African Culture Week, which will feature films, live music, a beading party, a drumming workshop, a martial arts demonstration and a dinner featuring African cuisine. All IWU events are free and open to the public. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Cyclones' Brandon Moore No-Hits IronBirds Oct 17, 2009
He was the Mets' 14th round pick (434th overall) in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of Indiana Wesleyan University. Moore said that he was worried about his fastball command during the game, but his slider was very effective against Aberdeen. (NY Mets, TheInsiders.com)
It's homecoming; celebrate ties with ISU campus Oct 16, 2009
Thousands of students and alumni will be celebrating homecoming at Illinois State University this weekend, just as the Illinois Wesleyan University community did recently. Returning graduates who haven't been to town for awhile will probably be surprised - we think pleasantly surprised - by the many changes on campus and in the Twin Cities, especially uptown Normal. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Rabbi Jacob Lantz Oct 16, 2009
He earned a B. A. from Wesleyan University, graduated with a M. H. L. and a Doctorate of Divinity from Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion, New York; Rabbi Lantz was ordained in 1950 and attended the Hebrew University in Jerusalem from 1949 -1950. During his long career Rabbi Lantz was active in religious and community affairs, including Past President of New England Region of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Rotary Club of Wellesley, MA; also; Past President of... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Michelle Obama 'action figure' set to go on sale next month Oct 16, 2009
He studied sculpture at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Michelle Obama's office had no comment on the action figure, which is scheduled to go on sale Nov. 20. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
William Mann to speak at Palm Springs Library Oct 15, 2009
Born in Connecticut, Mann worked briefly in Washington, D.C., as a Capitol Hill aide before receiving his master s degree from Wesleyan University. Working as a journalist for several publications, both on staff and freelance, led to his tenure (1992-95) at Metroline, a newsmagazine serving Connecticut and Massachusetts. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
College Golf: Tigers' Bellet named GPAC golfer of week Oct 15, 2009
For the second time in three weeks, Dakota Wesleyan University sophomore Dani Bellet has been named the Great Plains Athletic Conference/Hauff Mid-America Sports Women s Golfer-of-the-Week. This time, Bellet earned the conference s weekly honor for her performance at the second GPAC Qualifier Meet of the 2009-10 season. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
IVCC's annual College Night Oct 14, 2009
Colleges and universities expected to participate are: Augustana College, Aurora University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Carthage College, Columbia College, Concordia University, Cottey College, Creighton University, DePaul University, DeVry University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Eureka College, Finlandia University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
ISU library to house special collections archive of 'Brady Bunch' Oct 14, 2009
Nichelson earned several degrees including a bachelor's degree at Illinois Wesleyan University, and a master of music degree at ISU. He is a writer, musician, entrepreneur and pop culture historian. Besides the book, Nichelson operates the Web site, "Complete Guide to the Brady Bunch Hour." He also designed the "The Official Geri Reischl Website," celebrating the actress who replaced Eve Plumb as Jan Brady in "The Brady Bunch Hour." Reischl has come to be known as "Fake Jan.". (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State Roundup: SDSU tops Missouri State, 24-17 Oct 12, 2009
DAKOTA WESLEYAN 42, DOANE COLLEGE 32: Dakota Wesleyan University won a shootout over Doane College (Neb. 42-32, on Saturday. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Cigarette tax not way to save student grants Oct 12, 2009
Illinois Wesleyan University has 430 students eligible for MAP grants; Heartland Community College has about 900, according to school officials. The budget approved by the Legislature and signed by the governor provided only enough money to support MAP grants for the fall semester, leaving colleges wondering whether they could find money elsewhere in their budgets to help these students and leaving students wondering whether they will be able to complete their education. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Craig Watkins, `rock star' DA at a crossroads Oct 10, 2009
Straight out of Texas Wesleyan University law school, Watkins tried to become a prosecutor, but couldn't get hired. Born and raised in Dallas, he opened a criminal defense and bail-bond office in a house on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. (Anchorage Daily News)
Poor economy, uncertain job market add to stress facing college students Oct 9, 2009
"It also might be concerns about a reduction in financial aid," added Annorah Moorman, counseling services director at Illinois Wesleyan University. They said students are worried they won't be able to get grants or loans, and whether they'd be able to pay them off after graduation. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
NYT: First ladys slave roots revealed Oct 9, 2009
No one should be surprised anymore to hear about the number of rapes and the amount of sexual exploitation that took place under slavery; it was an everyday experience, said Jason A. Gillmer, a law professor at Texas Wesleyan University, who has researched liaisons between slave owners and slaves. But we do find that some of these relationships can be very complex. (MSNBC -- Politics)
First Lady's roots show complex path from slavery Oct 9, 2009
"No one should be surprised anymore to hear about the number of rapes and the amount of sexual exploitation that took place under slavery; it was an everyday experience, " said Jason A. Gillmer, a law professor at Texas Wesleyan University, who has researched liaisons between slave owners and slaves ... "No one should be surprised anymore to hear about the number of rapes and the amount of sexual exploitation that took place under slavery; it was an everyday experience, " said Jason A. Gillmer,... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
DSU earns 3-1 home victory over Mayville State Oct 9, 2009
Veenhof and the Trojans are looking forward to avenging their loss to the Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers on Sept. 29. "They don't know what we have. We didn't really show them much, so we'll see what happens. It would be nice to be home, but we've got some fans that come with us and are loyal," said Veenhof. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Dual events at B-N campuses mark anniversary of Afghan war Oct 8, 2009
A 6:30 p.m. documentary at Illinois State University and a 7 p.m. candlelight vigil at Illinois Wesleyan University are both free and open to the public ... Meanwhile, at 7 p.m. on the Illinois Wesleyan University quad, there will be a candlelight vigil honoring soldiers and civilians killed in the conflict. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woodbury Woman Publishes New Photography Book Oct 7, 2009
When she participated in the Center for Creative Youth at Wesleyan University and received her list of needed supplies, a camera was one of the items on the list. Ms. Lee did not own a camera at the time, so she made one. (Voices, CT)
Hitviews Names Andy Gregor Chief Operating Officer Oct 6, 2009
Mr. Gregor holds an MBA from the Wharton School, where he was recognized as a Baker Scholar, and a BA from Wesleyan University. About Hitviews. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Western Carolina Softball Splits with Southern Wesleyan University Oct 4, 2009
Schaffer has two extra base hits. Chelsea Scahffer had two extra base hits on Saturday. (Catamountsports.com)
Jack L. McIntosh Oct 4, 2009
He graduated from West Liberty High School in 1961 and from Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, S.D. in 1965. He married Gwen Johnson Nov. 24, 1964, at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson, Minn. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
College Football Roundup: Alexander runs for 3 TDs, carries Pokes (46) Oct 4, 2009
MIDLAND LUTHERAN 29, DAKOTA WESLEYAN 26: Midland Lutheran College blocked Dakota Wesleyan University s attempt at a game-tying 30-yard field goal with just 36 seconds left in the game to dampen DWU s Blue and White Days homecoming celebration at Joe Quintal Field in Mitchell. The Tigers fell to 1-3 overall and in the GPAC, while Midland Lutheran remained undefeated in the conference at 4-0, and improved to 4-1 overall. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
DSU loses match to Dakota Wesleyan Oct 2, 2009
Dakota State University volleyball coach Amy Veenhof is happy that her team will be able to play Dakota Wesleyan University again on Oct. 13. The first time didn't go so well. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
What's going on... Sep 30, 2009
Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, will give away 200 backpacks filled with school supplies at IWU s annual Homecoming Pep Rally in downtown Marion. The rally begins at 8:30 p.m. on the Riverfront at First and Adams streets, Marion. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
ISU campus ranked 5th-safest Sep 30, 2009
The four schools beating out ISU were New York Institute of Technology, Farmingdale State University of New York, Grand Valley State University in Michigan and Indiana Wesleyan University. The Web site had this to say about ISU. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Bob Guertin, 69; experimental physicist led Tufts graduate school Sep 24, 2009
He graduated in 1961 with a bachelor s degree from Trinity College in Hartford and received a master s in physics in 1963 from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Dr. Guertin began teaching physics at Tufts soon after he received a doctorate from the University of Rochester in New York in 1969. (Boston Globe)
College Roundup: Swarm Day runs raise money for scholarships Sep 24, 2009
Before the 2009 season, only once had a Dakota Wesleyan University women s soccer player earned Great Plains Athletic Conference/Hauff Mid-America Sports Player of the Week honors. The Tigers topped that number this week alone as they swept the weekly awards. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Clark's Public Defender Lashes Out Sep 21, 2009
Richard Slotkin, professor emeritus of American Studies at Wesleyan University, said Sunday that the circumstances of Le's death in a secure workplace, just days before her wedding made it the kind of story that can captivate an audience. But another answer to the question of why this story hooked so much local, national and cable news attention could well be because someone in law enforcement was feeding information to the media, said Ullmann, the public defender. (FOX61, CT)
The Damon identity Sep 20, 2009
It is that reach that has laid the groundwork for his future, says Jeanine Basinger, head of the Film Studies Department at Wesleyan University. The Good Shepherd totally transforms him from a hot guy to a repressed, internal man, she says. (Boston Globe)
Guilty pleasures Sep 20, 2009
Reading a foreword by an English lecturer in the Wesleyan University reprint of A. Merritts The Moon Pool, and then the actual work itself, I began to appreciate anew the evocative purple prose of these pulp classics. While Moore and Merritt painted lush vistas before your minds eye, Burroughs was good at keeping you on the edge of the seat. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
3,600 ISU students sign petition aimed at state legislators after MAP cuts Sep 17, 2009
That includes students at ISU, Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, Eureka College, Lincoln College and Lincoln Christian University. Under this year's state budget, the Illinois Student Assistance Commission, which distributes the grants, only received half its funding. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Women get their bloody revenge in 'Jennifer's Body' Sep 16, 2009
Lisa Dombrowski, an associate film professor at Wesleyan University, recalls how a producer of the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, whose success helped kick off the current raid on chillers from the '70s and '80s, told her class that tracking for the film initially showed a lack of interest among girls. "They crafted a new set of trailers that highlighted clips of fighting back against Leatherface," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
Southbury Wetlands ApprovesUniversal Access Trail Plans Sep 16, 2009
A structure still to be designed, by students at the Wesleyan University Design/Build Studio, is planned for that point, but construction is not contemplated before 2011, Ms. Kane said. The trail will be six feet in width and designed for wheelchair access. (Voices, CT)
Thermo Fisher chief set to leave Sep 16, 2009
The 41-year-old Casper earned a bachelor s in economics from Wesleyan University and his MBA from Harvard University. He initially worked at Bain & Co. as a strategy consultant before becoming an executive at Dade Behring Inc., another laboratory equipment company, and chief executive of Kendro. (Boston Globe)
Day care center, parking changes recommended by Normal Planning Commission Sep 11, 2009
The proposed day care center would be built on a now empty lot at 1110 S. Main St. and primarily serve children whose parents work at Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University or BroMenn Regional Medical Center. The center also would partner with the universities for programs. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Brookline honors Sep 8, 2009
Alizadeh will attend Wesleyan University. Roberto Carlos Goizuto was a National Merit Semifinalist and editor of the school newspaper, the Tripod. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Habitat projects hammer home students impact Sep 8, 2009
We would all like to think that his community has a positive impact on the thousands of students from around the state - indeed, around the world - who come here to further their education at Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University and other institutions. But we don't give enough thought to the lasting difference these students make on this community. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Separation of Church and Hospital? Sep 5, 2009
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 5, 2009 - Dr. Everett Piper, President of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a regular contributor at is speaking out about the "public option," for health care, expressing concern that it would likely lead to curbs on religious expression, similar to the ones he has encountered in public education ... " Dr. Piper is available for select interviews. To schedule an interview with Dr. Everett Piper, please contact Toni Burge at: prmedia.contact (at) gmail (dot) com... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
'More we need to do' to get federal high-speed rail money Sep 3, 2009
Halvorson held the meeting at the Children's Discovery Museum to get stakeholders -- including Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Normal, the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and dozens of others -- onboard with support to include in the federal stimulus money application due Oct. 2. Joe Clary, director of the division of public and intermodal transport with the Illinois Department of Transportation,... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Vincent Fecteau makes old new again at SFMOMA Sep 3, 2009
Fecteau, 40, grew up on Long Island, got a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He has lived in San Francisco since 1990 and had his work exhibited internationally. (San Francisco Chronicle)
AREA SCENE: Rapid City skaters do well in Colorado Sep 3, 2009
MITCHELL Recently the NAIA handed out NAIA Scholar Team awards for the 2008-2009 academic year, and four Dakota Wesleyan University squads were among the record 837 to receive the honor. The Tiger women s golf, men s golf, women s basketball and volleyball teams all received the NAIA s top scholastic team honor. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
ISU leaders: More minorities choosing ISU Sep 3, 2009
Illinois Wesleyan University has kept its target student body at 2,100 for several years, said Bob Murray, IWU enrollment management dean ... Illinois Wesleyan University. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
DWU enrollment nears record Sep 2, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 MITCHELL, S.D. (AP) -- The fall semester enrollment at Dakota Wesleyan University is 777 students -- only 11 fewer than the school's all-time high reached two years ago. DWU Provost and Executive Vice President Amy Novak says the school's faculty and staff deserve credit for their dedication to attracting new students and retaining current ones. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Wesleyan Shooting Suspect To Appear In Court Wednesday Sep 2, 2009
MIDDLETOWN - A Massachusetts man accused of fatally shooting a Wesleyan University student last May is expected to appear in court Wednesday. Stephen P. Morgan, 29, of Marblehead, Mass. (FOX61, CT)
Brian Small Named Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach Sep 2, 2009
Small joins Coach Mariano's staff after serving as an assistant lacrosse coach at Ohio Wesleyan University in 2009 ... A 2005 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, Small stared as a midfielder where he was a 3 time All North Coast Athletic Conference Honoree, and a 2005 USILA All American and was selected to play in the prestigious North South All Star Game. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Exhibit at ISU will feature John Adams' books, notes Sep 1, 2009
As a result, lectures at ISU, Illinois Wesleyan University and Eureka College are part of the six-week event. And Bloomington and Normal public libraries plan Adams-themed events, too. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
James Lord, 86; authored biographies, memoirs Aug 30, 2009
After attending private schools, he enrolled at Wesleyan University, where he labored without distinction. He was, he confessed, a poor student, a cheater and malingerer. (Boston Globe)
Skov became a prize recruiter for Stanford Aug 30, 2009
Doug Mandigo, then the Piedmont varsity coach and now on the staff at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, recalls talking Peter out of yanking Shayne off the team. "I didn't think it was the right time," Mandigo said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Students help build Habitat for Humanity homes Aug 30, 2009
The guests praised the dedication of students in the Illinois State University-Illinois Wesleyan University Collegiate Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. "No way on earth I would have been up at this time (when I was in college), let alone building a house," said Heather Paul, a board member of Habitat for Humanity of McLean County and a community development manager at State Farm Insurance Cos. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Academia's Red Light District Aug 28, 2009
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT. (#13): Politically monolithic, Wesleyan makes a cult out of diversity, defined by sexuality and demographicsnot ideas. One of its special-interest houses on campus is the Open House, a safe space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, flexual, asexual, genderf**k, polyamourous, bondage/disciple, dominance/submission, sadism/masochism (LGBTTQQFAGPBDSM) communities and for people of sexually or gender dissident... (Townhall.com)
Familiar faces in the backfield Aug 26, 2009
McGinley spent his first two years at Dakota Wesleyan University, but transferred to BHSU to be closer to his family and the educational opportunities. Things have been going really well right now and I am getting back into things after an ankle injury kept me out during the spring, McGinley said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
2009-10 U.S. Women's National Team Roster Announced Aug 25, 2009
Mark Johnson will lead Team USA through the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, B.C. Joining him on the coaching staff as assistant coaches are Dave Flint, head women's ice hockey coach at Northeastern University, and Jodi McKenna, head women's ice hockey coach at Wesleyan University. Coverage of the Qwest Tour can be found on QwestTour. (Wcha.com)
Cyclones' Brandon Moore No-Hits IronBirds Aug 24, 2009
He was the Mets' 14th round pick (434th overall) in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft out of Indiana Wesleyan University. Moore said that he was worried about his fastball command during the game, but his slider was very effective against Aberdeen. (Baltimore, TheInsiders.com)
Community Notes Aug 23, 2009
Published: Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:02 PM EDT The following students from Knox County received degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, on Aug. 8: Tracy Buck, Bruceville, masters degree in management; Jonathon DeHart, Vincennes, masters degree in management; Theresa Hutchison, Vincennes, bachelors degree in nursing; and Tamera Morrison, Monroe City, bachelors degree in nursing. Oaktown resident Kay Ivers has retired with distinction from the Wabash Valley Correctional... (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
