November 19, 2024

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Campus News

Orchestra and Opera Combine to Present Hansel and Gretel at Hansen

An adaptation of a well-known fairy tale will combine the talent of Illinois Wesleyan University’s opera department and symphony orchestra for a 4-day showing of Hansel and Gretel beginning Thursday at Hansen Student Center.

Benn '25 Invited to Speak About Empowering Youth Voices at Aspen Institute

Cloud Benn ‘25 was invited by the Colorado Aspen Institute to speak on a panel about their involvement in a New Orleans organization to uplift youth voices. 

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Titan Athletics

 

The Illinois Wesleyan University women's volleyball team claimed the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Championship on Saturday, Nov. 16, earning the conference's automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament. The Titans beat Millikin University 3-2.

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Several IWU students joined the Stay Another Day 5K race in Normal on Saturday, Nov. 16, to raise money for suicide prevention and awareness.

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Retiring football coach Norm Eash '75 reflected on his time at IWU while preparing for the final game of his career on Saturday, Nov. 16. Also reported by The Pantagraph and WMBD TV.

Broadway World

 

Ryan Domalewski '24 will star as Charlie Brown during the Jan. 15-26, 2025, musical presentation of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Algonquin Arts Theatre in Manasquan, New Jersey.

 

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Announcements

Benefits Choice and Open Enrollment Reminder: Deadline is Friday, Nov. 22

Details about IWU benefits are listed in the 2025 Open Enrollment Guide.

 

You need to complete a new enrollment form for the following situations:

  • If you are currently enrolled in the Platinum medical plan, you must complete a BCBS Enrollment Form to indicate your enrollment in the Gold or Silver plan.
  • If you are enrolled in the Gold or Silver medical plan and want to switch your plan option. 
  • If you are NOT currently enrolled and want to enroll in the BCBS medical plan, Principal dental plan or BCBS/EyeMed vision plan for 2025
  • If you want to add or terminate dependent(s) to your coverage
  • If you want to terminate your coverage
  • If you want to contribute to a Flex Spending Account for 2025. Enrollment form must be completed annually to participate.
  • If you want to contribute to a Health Savings Account for 2025 (Gold medical plan only). Enrollment form must be completed annually to participate.

 

To make changes to your current coverage and/or to contribute to a Flex or HSA account, enrollment forms need to be completed and returned to HR by Friday, November 22, 2024.   

 

Elections or changes you make during the open enrollment period will become effective January 1, 2025. 

 

For more information about IWU benefits, see the HR Benefits page. If you have questions about your benefits, please contact Kat in Human Resources at kjiardin@iwu.edu or Marie at mgiusti@iwu.edu or call us at x3971.

 

 

Campus Events

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Wellness

Blooming Life Yoga will be teaching yoga on Thursday this week at 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. in the Shirk Center Niepagen South Classroom. There will be no classes the week of November 25. Classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

 

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless." - Mother Theresa

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