IWU has new University Registrar

On behalf of the Office of the Provost, we are pleased to announce
that Indiana Wesleyan University has a new University Registrar, Mrs.
Kim Nicholson.

Kim received both her BS and MA degrees from IWU. She is currently
serving as Director of Records, and has also had experience in the
College of Adult and Professional Studies. She brings an
understanding of the diversity of the programs and students served by
IWU.

Kim is a gifted administrator, a skilled counselor, and a Christ-like
leader. Her gifts and abilities, and her heart for the Lord and
members of the IWU community make her a perfect fit for the position
of University Registrar.

Please join us in welcoming Kim to her new position, and prayerfully
support her during the transition and extra load she will carry until
a new Director of Records is hired. We would covet your prayers that
God will send just the right person for that position.

Chorale California Tour Pics

Images of the Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale - tour 2009
Shadow Mountain Church in San Diego, California.
Thank you Adam!

UNIVERSITY CHORALE ON TOUR

Chorale sings in Southern California....
Crystal Cathedral and Shadow Mountain Valley Church

Dr. Brian Simmons Resigns as IWU Vice President

It is with mixed emotions that I announce to the IWU family that Dr. Brian Simmons, Vice President for University Relations, submitted his resignation this week.

Dr. Simmons has accepted a position as President of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), which has 5,300 member schools in 100 countries. ACSI has its headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and has 18 regional offices around the world. The details of his departure have yet to be finalized but he will be concluding his work at IWU sometime this summer.

I appreciate Dr. Simmons' many contributions to Indiana Wesleyan University over the past three years. Although his departure is a great loss to IWU, the presidency of ACSI is an exceptionally good fit for Dr. Simmons since before coming to IWU in 2006, he served for 10 years as Superintendent of Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis, and he is very connected to the Christian school movement.

I value the fact that Dr. Simmons will be serving as president of ASCI, one of the largest Christian school organizations in the world. Many students from ASCI member institutions have attended IWU, and I'm looking forward to continuing a positive relationship with the President of the organization. I know Brian will be a friend of IWU.

"I so very much enjoy serving the Lord with you here at IWU," Dr. Simmons said. "I believe in IWU, its mission and our emerging vision to change the world!" He also noted in his letter of resignation that IWU wouldn't be seeing the end of the Simmons family as his youngest daughter has just been accepted in the IWU freshman class of 2009.

Henry Smith
President

A Life of Service - Gladys Maxine Wilson

A life of service begins with a single step. For each person that step is at a different place and time, but it is the beginning of a rewarding life in service of others.

 

Gladys Maxine Wilson was born on March 21, 1923 in Faulkton, S.D., to Ed and Mabel Sime – salt of the earth farmers. She loved school from an early age and eagerly looked forward to her time in the one-room school house. To attend high school she had to board in town and only see her family on weekends, but it was a small sacrifice for this eager student. Post-high school she spent 2 years at Miltonville Wesleyan and then transferred to Indiana Wesleyan where she received a BA in religion.

 

It was during her time in college that she met Beverly Frank Wilson. Although she was sure this was the right match, she had to wait for Bev to finish his Army assignment before they could wed. Then she settled into a life of service as a minister's wife. Their first assignment was in a very small country church in one of the poorest parts of Kentucky. The assignment was a challenging one for the newlyweds, but they made a great team. This was followed by 8 years in Canandaigua, New York, 8 years at the Wesley Methodist Church in Mitchell, South Dakota and 9 year at the Lincoln Oaks Wesleyan Methodist Church in Fair Oaks, California. Each assignment came with its own unique challenges. The move to California was especially difficult for the mid-west farm girl, but she trusted that the Lord was taking her where she would best serve.

 

The last move Bev and Gladys made was to Arrow Highway Wesleyan Methodist Church in Azusa, California. It was during this time that Bev developed cancer and passed away in his mid-fifties. What followed was a time of turmoil for Gladys as her commitment to service was part of her husband's ministry. She faced not only the loss of a spouse, but the loss of her identity. A door at Azusa Pacific University opened working in the office, but over time she began to develop the Heart to Heart Ministry which became her passion. For the last 20 years she focused on this program exclusively. The program filled her need to help others and was a blessing for those who participated – a match made in heaven.

 

After 30 years at Azusa Pacific, Gladys Maxine Wilson passed away 1 month before her 86th birthday. She worked up until the day before her stroke with the full support of the University. The students, mentors and staff she dealt with were her second family. She is survived by many family members: sister Lucille, brothers Wes and Arv; children Ron, Marilyn and Wes and her cherished grandchildren Aaron, Danielle, Evan, Breanna, Nathan, Lauren, Melissa and Johnathan. We will all dearly miss her.

 

Rest in Peace.

Gladys Maxine Wilson

1923 - 2009

New Media Exposure for Indiana Wesleyan University

I am pleased to announce that Indiana Wesleyan University student
BRAD NEEDLER is one of six students in the 2009 Top Bods On Campus
feature in /FAITH & FITNESS MAGAZINE/.  This is the second season
that our magazine has profiled successful college students throughout
the nation. Students must demonstrate strong academic, physical and
spiritual commitment.

To read about Brad simply go to Faith & Fitness Magazine at
HTTP://WWW.FAITHANDFITNESS.NET and look for the 2009 Top Bods On
Campus article.

Brad certainly reflects very positively for your university.  I'm
confident that this article will deliver some good publicity for
Indiana Wesleyan University. It is my hope that you will share with
alumni and all students, faculty and staff about this exciting
article. Please consider posting a link to the article on your
university website or contact me for gratis permission to reprint the
article.

We are looking for students for our 2010 season.  So, please invite
faculty and staff to nominate another student. If you have questions
or need anything further please reply to this email or call me at
812-890-6234.

-Brad Bloom
Publisher, Faith & Fitness Magazine
http://www.faithandfitness.net
brad@faithandfitness.net

DON BRAY APPOINTED TO ITEAMS USA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DON BRAY APPOINTED TO ITEAMS USA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

http://iteams.org/email/pr/2009-feb19.html

ITEAMS <http://www.iteams.org/>
Press Release
February 19, 2009

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*
Contact: Margaret Guzzaldo
Tel: 847 | 429.0900 / Fax: 847 | 429.0800

*DON BRAY APPOINTED TO INTERNATIONAL TEAMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS*

*Don BrayElgin, Illinois* -- International Teams (ITeams) USA is pleased
to announce the appointment of Dr. Don Bray as its newest board member.
Don brings extensive experience in missiology, organizational
development, and board governance to the ITeams USA Board of Directors
<http://www.iteams.org/about/board.shtml>.

Since entering full-time ministry in 1965, Don has served as a pastor in
two states, lived in Papua New Guinea as a tribal evangelist and church
planting missionary, and held multiple leadership positions within The
Wesleyan Church, including 15 years as general director of Global
Partners, The Wesleyan Church's mission arm. Under his leadership Global
Partners experienced rapid growth in hard-to-reach areas such as Sri
Lanka, Mongolia, Burma, Pakistan, and Eastern European nations.

At present Don serves as Garden Campus Pastor at Christ Fellowship in
West Palm Beach, Florida. He also serves on the boards of directors for
World Relief and World Hope International. Don earned bachelor's and
master's degrees in religion from Marion College and Olivet Nazarene
University, respectively. Don is married to Joy and has three children
and nine grandchildren.

/ITeams USA <http://www.iteams.org> is an interdenominational,
evangelical Christian ministry that works closely with ITeams partner
organizations in Australia <http://www.iteams.org.au/>, Canada
<http://www.iteams.ca/>, the Philippines
<http://www.itphilippines.org/>, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom
<http://www.internationalteams.org.uk/>. Several other
missionary-sending countries are in the process of joining the global
ITeams partnership. Globally, ITeams sends over 1200 missionaries from
52 nations to minister in 66 different countries on 200 multi-cultural
teams. Visit *www.iteams.org <http://www.iteams.org/>* for more
information./

IWU MENS Soccer team treated out by Alumni Office

2008 NCCAA National Champions ~ Mens Soccer team were invited to celebrate with the Alumni Association. Speakers included Dr. Scott Turcott, Millie Jacobs Troyer as well as the Athletic Director, Mark DeMichael. Coach Mark Castro joined with words of celebration for a successful year.

These pictures were taken during dinner and the program at Pizza Hut, Marion, Indiana.

The Soccer team will be spending their Spring Break on a Mission Trip to Brazil.

Alumni reception

View from the wildcat room

ALUMNI RECEPTION @ GIRLS BASKETBALL

Go Wildcats!

www.indwes.edu/athletics

Dr. Smith throws out first pitch

Cincinnati Reds baseball game

Rick Carder, Alumni Director ~ CAS
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
4201 So. Washington Street
Marion, Indiana 46953

rick.carder@indwes.edu
765-677-2110 W
765-618-2129 C

Taste of Marion~Student Impact Booth

Here are a few images of the Alumni booth we staffed today. We invited students to Share their story of how IWU impacted thair lives.

rick carder

APU Alum Event Photos

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