Easter Basket Team Provide For 300 Children and SCAN

Posted on March 23, 2013 by IWUAlumni

Three Church (Fairmount, Jonesboro. & Westview Wesleyan) and 10 volunteers partner with IWU alumni and package 300 Easter Baskets. Filled with shoes, shirts, and candy this year’s project completed over 13 years in helping to provide well over 1,500 baskets for local communities as well as Fort Wayne’s Stop Child Abuse Now needy children.

“We want to change lives and bless children,” says Janelle Randolph who led the local efforts. Janelle has worked to gather volunteers and gather materials from local businesses like CVS Pharmacy to benefit local Marion children. Included in the baskets are personalized materials, candy, toys, and shoes.

“Those who participated in this project are making a big difference in children” Reports Rick Carder, Director of IWU Alumni. “This is how we reflect the values and mission of the Alumni Relations Office and the IWU Alumni Association” Carder continues.

The volunteers serve proudly.

This project is also partnered with Fort Wayne Colleges and Universities as part of the Northeast Indiana Alumni Directors Consortium {NIADC}. Nearly 1,500 Baskets were delivered to SCAN in Fort Wayne.

Students of IWU Prayer Walking

Posted on March 16, 2013 by IWUAlumni

Students of IWU Prayer Walking.

With a passion for prayer, students walk as they pray for their city. This humble gathering of the student body from Indiana Wesleyan University take time to walk and bless their city in prayer.

Stretching over a city block the students unite their hearts together in their belief that God has something even better for our community. Joined with a few staff and administrators this parade of prayer is a belief that they can touch their city and make a difference in their community.

It was a definite blessing to be part of the prayer walking activities today

says Rick Carder, Director of Alumni Relations.

The power of prayer is effective and the outreach to our community is a witness of the love that the students have for their community.

Carder continues.

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Andrew Hendricks ’13 – Head Coach of the Year

Posted on March 15, 2013 by IWUAlumni

FRANKLIN COLLEGE’S HENDRICKS NAMED 2013 LIBERAL ARTS SWIMMING COACH OF THE YEAR

FRANKLIN, Ind.- Though the Franklin College men’s and women’s swimming and diving programs have a short history, each resembled a veteran program as both made a big splash at the 2013 Liberal Arts Swimming and Diving Championships this past week. Over the three-day competition, Franklin swimmers and divers brought home 29 medals and had 45 record swims in route to its fourth place overall finish out of 12 teams. Two years ago, Franklin finished 12th out of a 13 team field in its first year and followed that up in 2012 with a sixth place finish.
In a nearly unanimous vote, head coach Andrew Hendricks was named 2013 Swimming Coach of the Year. Hendricks has coached the Grizzlies since 2009. Within three years Hendricks has been able to build the program and finish the season with a winning record.
After the announcement Hendricks commented, “There are a lot of good teams represented by some great coaches here. We admire many of these programs. These athletes do all the hard work and simply make us (coaches) look good. I am so proud of our efforts. I revel in this moment simply because I care so much about this team. They have worked so hard this year. They are part of my family.”
Hendricks’ excitement was evident as the meet concluded with Franklin’s first gold medal in school history with the Franklin men winning the most contested and most prestigious event in college swimming, the 400 freestyle relay; a fitting ending to a great season.
Hendricks holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Indiana University, graduating as an Academic All-American Scholar. He recently completed his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University, earning a 4.0 GPA. In addition to coaching at Franklin, Hendricks serves as an adjunct instructor of mathematics and as the coordinator of student employment. He resides in Franklin with his wife and three daughters, who are all involved in swimming.
Founded in 1834, Franklin College is a residential four-year undergraduate liberal arts institution with a scenic, wooded campus located 20 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis. The college prepares men and women for challenging careers and fulfilling lives through the liberal arts, offering its approximately 1,000 students 28 majors, 36 minors and eight pre-professional programs. In 1842, the college began admitting women, becoming the first coeducational institution in Indiana and the seventh in the nation. Franklin College maintains a voluntary association with the American Baptist Churches USA. For more information, visit www.franklincollege.edu.

Survival Kit Ordering available

Posted on March 14, 2013 by IWUAlumni

Survival Kits for students being ordered

Order your student a gift today!

Student Care Package

A Survival Kit is a bag of snack items such as a granola bar, candy, cookies, nuts, crackers, popcorn, applesauce, and fruit snacks. Let your student know you are thinking of them and praying for them during finals week by ordering a Survival Kit prepared by the Alumni Association.

ORDERING OPTIONS

Online – https://secure2.indwes.edu/Alumni/Survival-Kits/
Mail – Complete and send in the Survival Kit Form
Phone (765) 677-2110
PACKAGES

$15 to order one kit.
$50 to supply kit for your student and receive tax receipt
$100 to support kits for Missionary’s, Pastor’s, and International students and Support Our Student Fund (SoS)*
DEADLINE & DELIVERY

Kits must be ordered by March 29, 2013. Your cooperation in meeting this deadline will GREATLY assist in our planning and ordering of items for the kids. Kits will be delivered through the Campus Post Office on April 16.

*Consult tax advisor. SoS fund is an emergency need-based fund administered by Financial Aid

IWU Lady Wildcats – Win NAIA Nationals

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Welcome newest grads!

Posted on April 29, 2012 by IWUAlumni

Graduation ceremonies began as a soaking experience with traditional grads. As the day progressed and saw dryer experiences with the weather, the newest alumni poured in as they celebrated in three ceremonies.

Cheers and applause lifted up as graduates lined up to begin each ceremony.

The Alumni Association congratulates our most recent alumni. Welcome to the family!

Heather Sells, a person of influence

Posted on February 16, 2012 by IWUAlumni

Sells addresses networking luncheon

Source: So Md News

Heather Sells, the new president and CEO of the Catherine Foundation, was the guest speaker Feb. 1

She has a master’s in ministerial leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has eight years of experience in management, her last two years being …

Alumni become General Manager at town mall

Posted on December 26, 2011 by IWUAlumni

Excerpt from – http://BocaNewsNow.com/2011/12/22/new-general-manager-at-bocas-town-center-mall/

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Town Center Mall in Boca is getting a new General Manager. Simon Property Group, which owns the mall, tells us that Brian Nelson is the new chief. He, according to Simon, is a “retail sales, marketing and management veteran for more than 21 years.” Here’s the official media…

Merry Christmas from IWU Alumni

Posted on December 23, 2011 by IWUAlumni

Luke 2:8-20 – The Message:

There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”

At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises:

Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.

As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.

Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself. The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they’d been told!

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Alumnus is remembered fondly

Posted on December 14, 2011 by IWUAlumni

Angela Sue Kent, Adjunct Professor of Graduate Counseling Dies at 35

There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Angela Sue Kent, an adjunct professor in the Division of Graduate Counseling, at 4 p.m. Friday, December 16, in the Chapel at College Wesleyan Church. Ms. Kent, who was 35, died December 1 of cancer at Clarissa Cook Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Ms. Kent had two degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University, a B.S. in psychology and an M.A. in marriage and family counseling. She had completed the coursework for a doctorate in clinical counseling at Western Michigan University. She was an adjunct professor on IWU's Marion campus during the Fall 2011 semester.

"Angela blessed us and our students as we attempted to serve as a supportive community for her throughout this time," said Dr. Mark S. Gerig, Chair of the Division of Graduate Counseling.

"She was an ideal fit as an instructor for us, and she will be missed."

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