Alumni Webinars
From the Stacks
From the Stacks is À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s community book club highlighting alumni authors who have made a significant impact on the world of writing. This quarterly webinar series invites readers to engage with IWU
writers in fiction, history, sports, and more, all from the comfort of their own homes.
Join us for in-depth discussions and live Q&A sessions that take you inside your favorite
stories.
More information about our next author coming soon!
Past From the Stacks Recordings
Echoes Across the Tracks: Life Lessons Through Unexpected Connections Dave Moravec '84 Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 7 PM CST |
Yaguareté White Diego Báez ‘07 Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 7 PM CST |
Empty Theatre: A Novel Jac Jemc '04 Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 7 PM CST |
Leave Out the Tragic Parts: A Grandfather's Search for a Boy Lost to Addiction Dave Kindred '63 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | 7 PM CST |
Titan Talks
Titan Talks feature IWU alumni, friends, supporters, faculty and staff who are leaders in their fields, faculty with insight on their research, and staff with updates on their respective areas. The Titan Talks Webinar Series is a lifelong learning and engagement opportunity for the Illinois Wesleyan Community. Sign up and tune in to gain insight, skill, inspiration, and more.
Past Titan Talks Recordings
Famous Friends, The Soundtrack of My Life: Unlocking the Power of Your Network Presenter: Chris Bisaillon '93 Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 12 p.m. CT |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: What Is It and Why Is It Important? Presenter: Dakesa Piña, PhD, Vice President of DEI at IWU Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
Applying Design Thinking to Make a Place at Illinois Wesleyan That Fosters Collaborative, Cross-Discipline Creativity with a Conscience Presenters: Carson Durham, Principal Architect at BLDD Architects, and John Quarton, Director of the Petrick Idea Center at IWU Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
Firing Yourself: When to Leave Your W2 Presenter: Kory Dieter '06 Thursday, October 26, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
Data-Driven Marketing & the Power of Data Science Presenter: Stacey McClenathan '92 Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
Artificial Intelligence: Promise or Panic? Presenter: Tom Wetzel '72 Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
Dropping Anchor: My New Approach to News Presenter: Demetria Kalodimos '81 Thursday, June 22, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
Unlocking the Brilliance in Yourself, Your Colleagues, and Your Organization Presenter: Alan Gregerman Monday, May 22, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
The Entrepreneurial Spirit in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges Presenter: Kris Condon '84 Wednesday, April 19, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
An Insider's Guide to the College À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ and Financial Aid Process Presenters: Kasey Evans '12 and Scott Seibring '85 Tuesday, March 22, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |
The Latest on Titan Athletics Presenters: Mike Wagner and Tony Bankston '91 Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 12 p.m. CT |

Olivia Ruff - Director of Alumni Engagement
Department - Alumni Engagement