Indiana Wesleyan University - WORLD CHANGERS POSTS EDITED BY: REV. RICK CARDER, ALUMNI RELATIONS DIRECTOR. There are over 65,000 Alumni around the world making a difference as World Changers. (not all views reflect the values of Indiana Wesleyan University.)
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
IWU Music Extravaganza - Anderson, IN
You are Invited
Music Extravaganza
Indiana Wesleyan University
Chorale & Wind Ensemble
November 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Jazz Ensemble Pre-Concert at 5:35 PM
Madison Park Church of God
6607 Providence Dr., Anderson
765-642-2000
Reception following the Concert
Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Family Weekend - Nov. 13-14
Family Weekend '09
November 13-14
For more information or to register, go to
It is our privilege to invite you and your family to this year's Family Weekend. Please take time to review and register at the above website and plan to join us on November 13th and 14th.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Enrollment Update
Enrollment Update
Fall 2009 enrollment on Indiana Wesleyan University's Marion campus is up 1.4 percent from a year ago. Enrollment in Marion has increased 22.3 percent over the last five years. There are 3,245 students enrolled this fall, in what once comprised the College of Arts and Sciences as it was organized in past years, compared to 3,201 in 2008. This will be the final time we will compare these numbers in this manner. Also noteworthy is the number of commuter students on the Marion campus is the largest ever, generally indicates a higher number of local students.
IWU's overall 2009 enrollment has decreased by 97 students. Total enrollment this year stands at 15,345, compared to 15,442 a year ago.
Over the past five years, however, IWU's overall enrollment has grown by 34.5 percent.
Because of IWU's recently completed academic restructuring, statistical comparisons or final enrollment number breakdowns for the various academic divisions of the University need to be coordinated with Associate Provost, Dr. Don Sprowl. Please contact Dr. Sprowl for the specific information.
As you know, the 2008 academic structure consisted of three colleges. The 2009 academic structure consists of two colleges – the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Adult and Professional Studies, the Graduate School, the School of Nursing as well as the newly formed Seminary.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Brandon Moore, Alumni of IWU
The Aberdeen IronBirds have not been an offensive juggernaut this year, but there is nothing to take away from Brandon Moore's no-hitter. In game one of a doubleheader, he stole the show, no-hitting the IronBirds. Check out -- http://orioles.scout.com/2/891334.html
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
IWU Alum reelected to foundation board: Marian Kurz
Marian Kurz
Photo Kathy Kruger Wilson
For more information: Marian Kurz, kurzandcompany@comcast.net or
847-491-1938
WILSON CONTINUES SERVICE TO TRI DELTA FOUNDATION
Kathy Kruger Wilson, a resident of Francesville, will continue to serve
as a member
of the Delta Delta Delta sorority foundation Board of Trustees. First
appointed to
the Foundation Board in 2004, Ms. Wilson holds the office of secretary
of the Executive Committee.
Ms. Wilson has pursued an active career in the in the area of research
and development. She is the co-author of Conducting a Successful
Development Services Program and was recognized for her leadership in
that field with the naming of a scholarship in her honor by the
Association of Professional Researchers Advancement-IN. Ms. Wilson
served as
Director of Research and Director of Development Services at Indiana
University. At the present she works for DonorSearch.net, a prospect
research firm. Ms. Wilson holds an associate degree from Ball State
University and received a Bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan
University.
Ms. Wilson is a member of the Association of Professional Researchers
for Advancement, the Association of Advancement Services Professionals
and the Autism Society of America. She is actively involved in the West
Central Autism Resource Team, a member of the School Accreditation team
and a member of the Rural Electric Community Fund Committee.
Now observing its twentieth year of operation, the Foundation funds
sorority programming, undergraduate and graduate scholarships and
emergency assistance to collegiate and alumni in financial crisis.
Since its inception over $1.2 million in scholarship monies and more
than $1 million dollars to Tri Deltas with unexpected financial
hardships has been awarded to members. The Foundation is a 501 3 c
organization.
About Tri Delta
Founded in 1888, Tri Delta is a leader among social Greek organizations
through its passion for progress and visionary thinking. The
fraternity has a continuing partnership with St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital; Tri Delta collegians have raised several million
dollars to support the hospital. Other innovative programs include
Reflections, an award-winning body image acceptance program offered to
collegians and Kristen's Story which seeks to address the signs of
depression, acquaintance rape and suicide in college age persons through
experienced and well trained on-campus speakers and relevant materials.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Take me out to the ball game! What a better way to spend a summer evening then to grab your friends and family and spend a day at the ball park. Indiana Wesleyan University Alumni Relations would like you to join us for this exciting event.
South Bend Silver Hawks Vs. Dayton Dragons
Thursday August 27,2009 @6:30pm
Kalamazoo Kings vs. Florence Freedom
Friday August 28,2009 @ 7:00pm
Grand Rapids White Caps vs. Fort Wayne Tin Caps
Saturday August 29,2009 @7:00pm
Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros
Monday September 14, 2009 @ 7:10pm
We would love to see you at the game! For tickets and other information please visit www.indwes.edu/alumni/baseball
Rick
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Alumni in the news:
NAMM elects new executive committee…
http://www.mi-pro.co.uk/news/30396/NAMM-elects-new-executive-committee
Alumni in the news: Roy Hufford
New CES assistant principal wants to connect with the kids
http://www.carrollcountycomet.com/news/2009/0812/education/057.html
Roy Hufford, his wife, Stephanie, and their dog, Nico, have moved to Burlington from Warsaw....
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Snider teacher wins national honor
Snider teacher wins national honor
To view the contents on the journalgazette.net, go to:
http://www.journalgazette.net/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009306139853
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Impressive ~ Young Alumni of IWU
http://www.thedailynews.cc/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=27306
Friday, May 08, 2009
Dr. R. Duane Thompson
January 10, 1931 - May 6, 2009
Dr. R. Duane Thompson, 78, Chairman of the Indiana Wesleyan University
Division of Religion and Philosophy for 17 years, died at 12:15 a.m.
Wednesday (May 6) in Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. He taught
at IWU for 40 years before retiring in 1997.
Dr. Thompson had lived in Indianapolis for several years.
Dr. Thompson was a native of Marion and graduated from Sweetser High
School. He earned a bachelor's degree from IWU in 1952 and also had a
master's degree from Butler University and a doctoral degree in
philosophy from Boston University. He was a pastor of Wesleyan churches
in Ohio for seven years before he began his teaching career.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; a daughter, Renee Herrli, Marion; and
a son, Rev. R. Duane Thompson, Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the old College Wesleyan
Church in Marion. Calling will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at
Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, in Marion.
Memorials may be made to the Indiana Wesleyan University Division of
Religion and Philosophy.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Open House - retirement for Mary Ellen Martin - Office of the President
Monday, April 27, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon
WHERE? Henry West Banquet Hall – drop by as you can!
After almost 22 years of service to Indiana Wesleyan University we are celebrating her retirement!
It is with great pride and joy that the President’s Office invites all of campus to share a special day in our lives as we honor Mary Ellen.
Bring your old photos, your memories, and a great story to tell!
As you can see Mary Ellen has had a most lustrous career!
Mary Ellen was born in Coshocton, Ohio, into a minister’s home. She received her high school diploma from Colonel White High School in Dayton, Ohio, in June 1961. Mary Ellen attended Central Wesleyan College (Southern Wesleyan), South Carolina, as an Elementary Education major (1961-1964 – 1st semester). She transferred to and attended Marion College (Indiana Wesleyan University), Marion, Indiana, 2nd semester, 1964. She worked for Mullane’s Candy Company at their “candy bar” in a tea room, Cincinnati, Ohio. She worked as secretary to the Marketing Manager of the Wesleyan Publishing House for 3 years.
From October 1967 – August 1969 she worked as a clerk for Ohio Bell Telephone Co. Film Library in Columbus, Ohio. Mary Ellen worked for The Wesleyan Church Headquarters as Executive Secretary for one of four General Superintendents for just over 17 years (April, 1970-August, 1987). Total years at The Wesleyan World Headquarters was just over 20 years (adding in the 3 ½ years as secretary to the Marketing Manager of Wesleyan Publishing House). When the decision was made by The Wesleyan Church to locate to Indianapolis, she resigned from her position.
Mary Ellen has worked as an executive assistant at IWU since August 1987 (almost 22 years) as Division Secretary for the Division of Religion and Philosophy and personal secretary to the division chair (August 1987-June 1988); and as executive assistant to the President (June 26, 1988-June 30, 2009).
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Townhouse construction
Located at the Northeast edge of campus (Nebraska and 28th Street).






























