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Education Made Accessible through SIHEA Pg. 3 2021 Homecoming Celebration Pg. 9 Record-Breaking Enrollment Pg. 13 Fun & Memories at Iowa Wesleyan 2021 Homecoming Recap on Page 9 VOL NUM FALL 61 04 21
MISSION
FEATURES
3 Education Made Accessible through Southeast
Iowa Higher Education Alliance
13 Record-Breaking Enrollment
SPECIALS
5 Continuous Growth: Criminal Justice at Iowa
Wesleyan
7 Returning Home: Welcoming Two Alumnae to
the Nursing Education Faculty Team
9 Homecoming 2021 Recap
12 Willis Wrestling Facility Dedication
15 Waunita W. Hobbie - in Memoriam 1925-2021
26 Alumni Referral Program
Iowa Wesleyan
University is a
transformational
learning
community
whose passion is to
educate, empower
and inspire
students to lead
meaningful lives
and careers.
VOL NUM FALL In this Spread: Wide Receiver Kelan Dove ’25 (right) clears a path as
Dmitri Rodriguez ’25 (left), Wide Receiver for the IW Tigers, makes
a successful completion during the Homecoming Football Game on
61 04 21 Saturday, October 2, 2021.
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IN EVERY ISSUE
5 Academic Innovations President
Christine Plunkett
17 Student Success chris.plunkett@iw.edu
University Provost
19 Tiger Athletics Dr. DeWayne Frazier
dewayne.frazier@iw.edu
23 Alumni in Action
Vice President for
Enrollment, Marketing, and
Communications
EVENTS Meg Richtman
meg.richtman@iw.edu
9 2021 Homecoming
Vice President for
Advancement and Athletics
Derek Zander ’11
derek.zander@iw.edu
Dean of Students
Matt Klundt ’17
matt.klundt@iw.edu
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Courtney Carl
Kendra Hefner
Meg Richtman
Diane Davis
Jim Pedrick ’80
EDITOR
Meg Richtman
LAYOUT & DESIGN
Jen Koch
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Amy Becker
Courtney Carl
Kendra Hefner
Roy Manfredi
TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
Story ideas? Comments?
Questions? Corrections?
We want to hear from you!
E-mail marketing@iw.edu
IW.EDU 2
FEATURE: SIHEA UPDATE
Education Made Accessible through
Southeast Iowa Higher Education Alliance
In early 2021, Iowa Wesleyan
University announced an alliance with
Southeastern Community College
(SCC), creating an affordable way for
local students and community members
to work toward their Bachelor’s
degree. With the Fall 2021 semester,
IW has already welcomed fifteen
transfer students through the Alliance,
including Andrew Huhuyana, an
international student from Zimbabwe.
Near the end of Huhuyana’s
time at SCC, he learned about the
Alliance with IW and realized that
the affordable tuition, scholarship
opportunities, and proximity to his
friends in Burlington were precisely
what he was looking for to finish his
four-year degree. “I wanted to transfer
to a school that was close,” stated
Huhuyana. “I read that it was a smooth
transition… I thought I should give it
a try.” At IW, Huhuyana is an active
member of the Men’s Soccer, Cross
Country, and Track & Field teams.
Mary Hofmann ’16, the SCC/
IW Alliance Advisor, notes that the
Alliance “has brought students into Andrew Huhuyana, an international student from Zimbabwe and one of fifteen transfer students
welcomed to IW through the Southeast Iowa Higher Education Alliance.
my office who may never have thought
“[The Alliance] has
about IW and staying in the region to
complete their education.” Hofmann
A Combined Effort
maintains an open-door policy, allowing
brought students into students to meet her in her office
In addition to Hofmann’s work as
an Alliance Advisor, IW and SCC have
my office who may never anytime they have a question. “Having
an extra person to connect with and be
worked together to create consistency
have thought about able to ask questions on their educational
for transferring students. One example
of this is IW’s upgrade of the Canvas
journey is a key element that I aspire
IW and staying in the for students to see in my role as their
Learning Management System (LMS),
the same LMS used at SCC. Hofmann
region to complete their Alliance advisor,” emphasized Hofmann.
“It is truly a seamless transition. I am
stated, “I have had several of my students
say how nice it has been; they did not
education.” able to offer a warm handoff [from
have to take time to learn a new system
SCC’s Student Advocates] to our
- Mary Hofmann ’16 Success Coaches.”
of checking on classes.”
SCC/IW Alliance Advisor Through the Alliance, IW and
SCC are creating additional combined
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President Plunkett addresses a group of alumni and friends at one
of the many Community Conversations held this summer and fall to
gather strategic planning input from our stakeholders.
positions which will not only save to develop and schedule new
both institutions money, but will unconscious bias training. Young
Strategic
also provide additional support notes that this training is intended
and connections between the two “to show people their unconscious
colleges for students. One existing biases and what to do with them.”
combined position belongs to Tina
Planning
Young, the Director of Title IX
& Chief Diversity Officer for IW The Benefits of
and SCC. Young stepped into this
combined role in early 2021 with
Accessibility
the retirement of IW’s previous
The Alliance between SCC
Update
Title IX coordinator. Regarding
and IW makes earning a four-
the development of Young’s
year degree more accessible to
position, she stated, “I started
Southeast Iowa residents. Iowans
looking at both of the schools
who may not have been able to
and said that we could do this
afford a traditional four-year
differently. We could have this be
education can now complete
one position that only did Title IX
their first two years with SCC at
equity for both schools; it actually Iowa Wesleyan University launched its
community college rates before
got carved out of positions in both
smoothly transferring to IW with strategic planning process in June. Since then,
schools and created as one for two
an Alliance scholarship. This
schools.” Young hopes to make we have received excellent input from our
scholarship helps to provide a
students, faculty, and staff across
four-year degree to Iowa students students, faculty, staff, alumni, community,
both institutions understand their
at a price that is competitive with
rights under Title IX while also and regional leaders and stakeholders. The
Iowa’s large public institutions.
creating a “culture of safety.”
This accessibility to 2022-2025 strategic plan is currently being
Young is also focusing
education not only provides
significant efforts on diversity. drafted and will be presented to the Board of
new opportunities for low-
She noted that “one of the first
income Iowa residents, but also Trustees at their January meeting for review
things President Plunkett said
encourages students to stay local
when I met her was “diversity is and ratification.
as they complete their education.
essential to us.’” Young is currently
Boosting engagement in local
working closely with the IW
education is expected to encourage
Chadwick Library to develop a
growth in the regional workforce
diversity-issue-related book club.
and support local business Please continue to share your feedback at
Additionally, Young is working
development.
iw.edu/strategic-plan
IW.EDU 4
ACADEMIC INNOVATION
Continuous Growth
Criminal Justice at Iowa Wesleyan
As recently as 2014, the Criminal Daniels stated, “We are starting from
Justice major at Iowa Wesleyan the bottom-up and letting students know
University hosted only eight that there are a lot more opportunities
undergraduate students. With the than they realize.” Students are given
beginning of the Fall 2021 semester, multiple opportunities to meet and hear
the program has expanded to serve from individuals working in different
nearly 100 on-campus students, making fields of criminal justice, many of
Criminal Justice the second largest whom are IW alumni. Faculty advisors
major program at IW. Professor Richard Richard Buffington, J.D. encourage students to choose electives
Buffington, Division of Science Chair Division of Science Chair and or add additional majors or minors
and Director of the Criminal Justice Director of Criminal Justice Institute based on the student’s preferred career
Institute, noted that the “Criminal field. Professor Buffington emphasizes
Justice program has made several critical that faculty in the Criminal Justice
changes to the program curriculum to program “incorporate and explore
provide students with topical courses career opportunities with students and
in the field of Criminal Justice over the provide specialized elective courses to
years.” further enhance the students’ academic
In addition to updating the experience at Iowa Wesleyan University.
curriculum to become more The goal is to bridge the academic
comprehensive, Professor Buffington experience in the classroom with the
added that the growth of the program career opportunities that exist for
Nathan Daniels ’16, M.S.
“has occurred through the committed Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
graduates of the program.” Michal
and active recruitment of students Wohlleber, a current student in the
and continuous community outreach.” offers every student a variety of academic Criminal Justice program, noted, “I
Faculty within the Criminal Justice resources, many of them available didn’t know exactly what I wanted to
program actively engage with prospective through the Student Success Center. do [for a career]. I had a meeting with
students and parents, providing an Professor Buffington noted, “Students Professor Buffington, and we figured out
opportunity for families to ask questions in the Criminal Justice program have a plan.”
and learn about the programs and unlimited access to faculty and peer Beyond the classroom, students can
providing a chance for students to build mentoring.” While faculty and peer engage with professionals in all areas of
relationships with their professors before mentoring availability is not exclusive the Criminal Justice field. Additionally,
entering the classroom for the first time. to Criminal Justice majors, Nathan every Criminal Justice student completes
Daniels ‘16, the new Assistant Professor a minimum 240-hour internship to gain
A Dedication to Students experience in the field and develop a
Faculty within the Criminal Justice of Criminal Justice, emphasizes that the
faculty leading the program tend to be deeper understanding of the variety of
program are dedicated to helping
very forward-focused. career opportunities that are available.
students achieve academic success. IW
“We try to allow students to understand
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ACADEMIC INNOVATION
what it’s like to work in the field,” noted Legal Studies minor. We currently have graduate degree.” With five students
Daniels. several graduates of the Criminal Justice already participating in the Criminal
The combination of forward focus major attending law schools across the Justice concentration under the Master
and emphasis on service-learning is a country.” of Arts in Management Leadership less
significant reason IW’s Criminal Justice than a year after the program’s launch,
program is unique compared to other
Growth and Development for
institutions. “I would say that our the Future
“There are plenty of opportunities for
“We are starting from the
focus on ethics is unique to us,” stated
Daniels. “It’s up to us to make sure growth and employment in the Criminal bottom-up and letting students
that we’re preparing these individuals Justice field,” noted Professor Buffington. know that there are a lot more
so that when they enter the field, they “Jobs in criminal justice are growing
hold themselves to a high standard. I faster than average and are expected to opportunities than they realize.”
think that’s something that’s represented grow by about 5% from 2019 to 2029.” - Nathan Daniels ’16
with our ability to have service-learning With this expected level of growth Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
opportunities as well as internships. within the field, IW is continuously
Some institutions don’t provide students making strides to accommodate the it’s clear that there is a demand for a
with internships or a careers class to increased demands for a Criminal Justice graduate program in Criminal Justice.
explore their options.” education. A Criminal Justice graduate program
In addition to preparing students for As the undergraduate program would provide a direct avenue for new
careers immediately after graduation, continues to grow, a proposal for a graduates to continue their education
the Criminal Justice program faculty Master of Arts degree in Criminal and develop their skills within their
also support students who intend to Justice is currently being drafted. field. Professor Buffington added, “Our
continue their education into law Professor Buffington notes that “many graduates are exceptional men and
school. Professor Buffington noted, of our Criminal Justice students women committed to helping others and
“Faculty work to assist students with are interested in remaining at Iowa want to make a difference in their local
the LSAT Exam and preparation for Wesleyan University to pursue their communities through public service.”
law school through the recently added
A New Avenue for Success
Introduction of Honors Program
To promote engagement and academic excellence in a variety
of ways, Iowa Wesleyan University is developing an Honors
Program. The new Honors Program will be open to any student
with a GPA of 3.5 or above to apply to, including transfer and
non-traditional students. Students with at least a 3.2 can still
apply if they can make a compelling case for acceptance into the
program. The personal essay will be of paramount importance
when considering these cases. Once accepted, students will
need to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to retain eligibility
for Honors. This program will provide students with activities
beyond the traditional classroom intended to enhance their
academic experience at IW while creating a diverse community of
like-minded individuals. Honors Program students will undergo
a multidisciplinary approach to learning and exploration through The Honors Program is for the
field trips, theater performances, service learning projects, and
other exclusive activities.
RISK-TAKERS,
The creation of this program illustrates IW’s continued CHANGE-MAKERS,
goal to be innovative in a constantly changing higher education and the
environment. Further, an Honors Program allows students to
develop essential life skills, such as leadership, public speaking, STATUS QUO-BREAKERS
and critical thinking. To learn more about the IW Honors iw.edu/honors
Program, check out iw.edu/honors
IW.EDU 6
ACADEMIC INNOVATION
Returning Home
Welcoming Two Alumnae to the
Nursing Education Faculty Team
At the beginning of the Fall 2021 years as an advanced practice provider.
semester, Iowa Wesleyan welcomed two “Dr. Prisner has had a very decorated
alumnae to the Nursing program faculty: career in private care for the last decade
Mary Tobin ’86, Ph. D., and Michelle in Southeast Iowa and is well known
Prisner ’98, D.N.P. in the region for her tireless efforts
Dr. Tobin is joining the IW faculty as toward improving health care in the
the new Chair and Professor of Nursing. region. Our students will benefit
She has taught at Coe College in Cedar greatly from her real-world application
Rapids, Iowa, since 2003 before serving of healthcare in the classrooms,” stated Mary Tobin ’86, Ph.D.
as its Nursing Chair from 2016 to Frazier. “Having the opportunity Chair and Professor of Nursing
early 2021. She also comes to IW with to add two of our outstanding Iowa
extensive clinical experience through Wesleyan nursing graduates as part of
part-time and volunteer positions. “We our faculty is certainly special. Professor
find it particularly fitting that one of our Lisa Kongable ’86 has been with Iowa
most accomplished nursing graduates Wesleyan for numerous years, and she
is coming home to lead our program,” serves as our Assistant Chair. With
stated Dr. DeWayne Frazier, University our recent addition of Dr. Tobin as our
Provost. “IW could not ask for a more new Chair, the addition of Dr. Michelle
qualified, passionate, and prepared nurse Prisner was an excellent move for the
to lead our program moving forward.” institution.”
Fellow alumna, Dr. Prisner, is also These recent additions to the IW
joining the IW faculty as the new Nursing faculty illustrate a push for
Assistant Professor of Nursing. She growth within the program as IW
joins the Nursing faculty with 25 years continues to celebrate 50 years of nursing
Michelle Prisner ’98, D.N.P.
of healthcare experience and seven education on campus. Assistant Professor of Nursing
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ACADEMIC INNOVATION
Helping Tigers Liftoff
The New Tiger Station: Career Development,
Internships, and Service Learning
Iowa Wesleyan University is Tiger Station, a one-stop shop for all
dedicated to helping students develop things career, internship, and service
professionally, which is one of the learning.
main reasons why 100% of IW The Tiger Station provides a
students graduate with an internship. permanent location for the IW Career
Additionally, service learning has always Closet, a service providing professional
been a critical component of how IW clothing to students who may not be
students learn while giving back to their able to afford or have the time to shop
Nikki Gerling ’03, M.Ed. community. As these programs have for the right outfits for job or internship
Director of Career Development, grown, it has been increasingly difficult interviews. There is also space for
Internships, and Service Learning
for current students to navigate what students to participate in careers classes,
offices they need to communicate with such as Resume and Cover Letter
to ensure that all of their requirements Writing or Interviewing Strategies.
are being met. Additionally, few To showcase alumni who are
students were able to receive recognition currently working in their field, the Tiger
for going above and beyond in providing Station also houses the Wall of Fame.
community service. The goal for the wall is to inspire current
Beginning with the 2021-2022 students while educating them on the
academic year, career development, various career paths that they may not
internships, and service learning have have realized were available.
all shifted under Academic Affairs,
providing an opportunity to combine
these three critical components of an IW See what else the
education into one office. A room in Tiger Station has to offer!
the lower level of the P.E.O. Memorial
Building was renovated to become the iw.edu/tiger-station
IW.EDU 8
HOMECOMING 2021
HOMECOMING
2021
Tigers raise the IW flag in
victory at Mapleleaf Athletic
Complex as Iowa Wesleyan
defeats Crown College 69-28
on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Iowa Wesleyan University was excited to
welcome alumni and friends back onto campus
with a 2021 Homecoming celebration. We were
delighted to recognize two 50-year anniversary
classes, Classes of 1970 and 1971, as well as
provide a backdrop for Greek life reunions, such
as Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Pi
Beta Phi to name a few.
Have photos from Homecoming you want
to share? Send them to alumni@iw.edu or
post them to social media using the hashtag
#IWHoCo21!
To see more photos from Homecoming,
visit the IW Facebook page!
Thank you for joining us for a very special
Homecoming celebration. We can’t wait to see
you at next year’s Homecoming, to take place
from September 30 through October 2, 2022!
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IOWA WESLEYAN HOMECOMING 2021
H I G H L I G H T S
Clockwise from top left: 1 Tamia Coleman ’25, member of IW Dance Team, waves to the crowd during the Homecoming Parade. 2 Melinda Huisinga mans the wheel of
an antique John Deere B, while Linda Enearl tosses candy to Parade watchers. 3 Austin Burns ’13 (left) and Chris Seymore ’23 (right) during the Men’s Alumni Basketball
Game. 4 Alumnae from the classes of 1970 and 1971 enjoy a chance to socialize during the Annual Alumni Awards & Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet: (left to right) Sharon
Watkins Hall ’70, Donna Lundin Hughes ’71, and Brenda Gatewood Carr ’71. 5 Homecoming Court receives honors at halftime: (left to right) Flora Hua, Princess; Jaheem
Hampton, Prince; Allison Morris, Queen; Nico Sheck, King. 6 A spirited crowd of alumni, parents, students, and friends cheers on the Tigers at the Football game.
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H I G H L I G H T S ( C O N T I N U E D )
Clockwise from top left: 1 Iowa Wesleyan International students display their home country flags after the Homecoming Parade. 2 Richard Garrels ’66 addresses Iowa
Wesleyan alumni and guests at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity 50th Anniversary. 3 IW Wrestlers Alaina Sunlin ’24 (left) and Daisy Scholz ’24 (right) are the first All-
Americans in IW Women’s Wrestling history. 4 Professor Blair Buffington leads the IW Choir during Sunday service at the Chapel. 5 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
Nancy Eklund ’85 joins the fun in the Women’s Alumni Basketball Game. 6 (Center Photo) (left to right) Delaney Van Ness ’19, Callyn Organ ’25, Austin Willis ’19, and
Jeremiah Carter ’22 are just a few of the many voices lifted up during the IW Choir Reunion.
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JOIN THE FUN 4
NEXT YEAR...
SAVE THE DATE!
HOMECOMING
SEPT 30 - OCT 2
2022
11 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2021WILLIS WRESTLING FACILIT Y
The Willis family, along with the IW Men’s and Women’s Wrestling students
cut the ribbon during the dedication ceremony on Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Willis Wrestling
Facility Dedication
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, the Iowa Wesleyan Men’s and
Women’s Wrestling teams hosted Mark Willis ’70 and the Willis
family, the Mount Pleasant community, and Tigers from the past,
present, and future at the Willis Wrestling Facility for a ribbon-
cutting and dedication ceremony. The facility underwent a total
renovation which began over the summer of 2020. In August
2021, the building welcomed the first women’s wrestlers of Iowa
Wesleyan and the first men’s wrestling team since the 1970s.
While standing at the podium in front of the facility, Vice
President for Advancement and Athletics, Derek Zander ’11,
stated, “The building that is behind me is a symbol. It’s a symbol
of growth and change for the university.” With a state-of-the-art
area for wrestlers with a sound system, men’s and women’s locker
rooms, a kitchen, a laundry room, an athletic training room,
coaches’ offices, and much more, the facility allows almost 50
men’s and women’s wrestlers to perfect their craft. With the doors
to the facility being closed to the public due to the COVID-19
pandemic throughout the first year, the Tigers were finally given
the opportunity to share their home away from home.
President Christine Plunkett and Mark Willis ’70, as IW honors the Classes of ’70 The generous contributions from Mark and Sandra Willis and the Willis
and ’71 with a reception at the President’s House on October 1, 2021 family made Iowa Wesleyan’s new Willis Wrestling Facility possible.
IW.EDU 12FEATURE: ENROLLMENT REPORT
Devotion to Our Students
Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve
Continuous Growth
In Fall 2021, Iowa Wesleyan create a positive experience for our only getting a small handful of new Iowa
University posted its highest student-athletes. And through the students. We’ve seen these numbers grow
overall enrollment in over a decade. NAIA affiliation, we feel we provide each year slightly, and we are delighted
Additionally, IW excitedly welcomed the an experience which will propel our to see significant growth this fall,” stated
largest number of new students in the students to be successful while on Richtman.
record books. campus and after graduation.” IW was also excited to return to near
The University’s fall census boasted The new partnership with pre-Covid numbers in international
a total undergraduate day-student Southeastern Community College (the enrollment. This fall, 103 international
enrollment of 669 students. President Southeast Iowa Higher Education students are on campus representing 35
Christine Plunkett emphasized that Alliance) also provided an immediate countries despite continued international
this growth “is not just because travel restrictions.
we’re recovering from Covid-19. IW’s continuous growth is also
It’s been a steady climb for the “We feel very fortunate to reflected in graduate and online
past three to five years.” This programs. Fall 2021 saw the
enrollment growth is a 20% have this solid enrollment for overall enrollment of 835 students,
increase over the past three years reflecting a 58% overall increase
and a 41% increase over the past Fall 2021, especially amid over the past five years. As
five years, suggesting a continuous
trend for growth into the future.
all the challenges presented enrollment continues to increase,
student housing has become a
This growth has been part of by the pandemic. [...] Our new focal point for IW. New
a strategic path towards 1,000 housing options are actively being
undergraduate students. enrollment trends are a direct considered for the near future.
A significant contribution to
the Fall 2021 growth may be IW’s
reflection of a team effort on “We feel very fortunate to have
this solid enrollment for Fall 2021,
return to the National Association our campus.” especially amid all the challenges
of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA). Meg Richtman,
- President Christine Plunkett presented by the pandemic,”
said President Plunkett. “I am
Vice President for Enrollment, extremely proud of our faculty and
Marketing & Communications, staff for their remarkable devotion
noted, “The shift back to the to our students, as our enrollment
NAIA provided new and exciting enrollment impact, with fifteen students trends are a direct reflection of a team
opportunities for students.” The NAIA transferring through the Alliance effort on our campus.”
allows IW students to receive an athletic this fall. This growth is expected
scholarship and to compete for one of to continue as the Alliance further
our eighteen intercollegiate athletic develops. Regional awareness has also
programs,” Derek Zander, Vice President significantly increased the number of
for Advancement and Athletics added, new Iowa students from previous years.
“The number one goal for IW is to “I remembered back in 2013-14 we were
13 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2021FEATURE: ENROLLMENT REPORT
New Tigers pose for a photo during New Student Orientation on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
Iowa Wesleyan’s incoming new students are the largest number on record.
Top Left: Traditions Night wouldn’t be
complete without games, including tug-of-war.
Top Right: Roommates Faith Younce ’25 (left)
and Jordan Morthland ’25 (right) enjoy a mild
summer evening outside on the Campus Lawn.
Center Left: De’Kunta Mason Jr. ’25 (left) and
Jordan Nevarez ’25 take a moment out from
volleyball on Traditions Night, Sunday, August
22, 2021
Bottom Left: New and returning Iowa
Wesleyan students pick up new Tiger gear
before the bonfire.
Far Right: Angelynne Blagsvedt ’25 visits
Finnegan, President Christine Plunkett’s Irish
Wolfhound and unofficial IW mascot.
IW.EDU 14WAUNITA W. HOBBIE
An Interest in Life at its Best
Waunita W. Hobbie ’46, L.H.D. ’92
With an intentional approach to hall and into the Harlan Hotel to
life and the ability to write memorable provide space for the 82nd Detachment,
Christmas letters, Dr. Waunita W. United States Army Air Forces, College
Hobbie ’46, L.H.D ’92 became a cross- Training Program. In 1946, Waunita
generational friend to many. graduated Cum Laude from IW before
Waunita graduated as the immediately beginning her career as
Valedictorian of the New London High private secretary to Charles C. Sowers,
School Class of 1942 before attending General Manager of the Mount
Iowa Wesleyan University the following Pleasant plant of the W.A. Sheaffer Pen
fall. At IW, Waunita was inducted Company.
into Alpha Xi Delta, a sorority she Waunita and Charles became equal
continued to be involved in long after business partners in 1959 as they opened
her graduation. In 1943, Waunita was the Sowers Insurance Agency. She was
among the young women who were the first woman in Henry County to be
moved out of the Hershey Hall residence licensed by the State of Iowa under the
new law requiring insurance agents to
pass written examinations in the lines
“Waunita was a pillar of the of insurance to be sold and was licensed
Harlan-Lincoln House and Iowa in all lines of insurance. In 1964 she
Wesleyan. [...] Her historical also became the President of the Henry
County Association of Independent
stewardship of Iowa Wesleyan Insurance Agents, the only female
and the larger Mount Pleasant president in Iowa of such an association. Waunita Hobbie (right) and her fellow Alpha
In 1971, Waunita became the first
community is unmatched.” female President of the Mount Pleasant
Xi Delta sorority sisters moved into the Harlan
Hotel in 1943, when Hershey Hall became
- Anna Villareal Public Library Board of Trustees, a quarters for the 82nd United States Army Air
Former Director of the Forces College Training Program.
Harlan-Lincoln House
15 IOWA W E SLE YA N UNI V ERSIT Y | FA LL 2021PROTECT
YOUR LOVED ONES
A N D C R E AT E Y O U R
LEGACY
Waunita (bottom left) with friends at the Iowa
Wesleyan Victory Bell.
board she continued to serve until July
1, 2010. She also served on the Henry
County Health Center Board from 1967
to 2005, acting as Secretary, Vice Chair,
and Chair.
Many people remember Waunita
Waunita at age 17 in 1943, just beginning
most for her life-long dedication to her journey at Iowa Wesleyan.
Iowa Wesleyan. Anita Hampton ’71
noted that she first met Waunita as a
student. Anita sat in the University
Chapel during Waunita’s Founders
Waunita was also well known for ARE YOUR
PLANS
being an avid reader, as a founding
Day presentation. Despite the 25-year member of the 4th Tuesday Book
age gap, Anita and Waunita were fast Club, and writer, as an active member
friends. “We both expressed an interest
in life at its best,” noted Anita. “It was
our common curiosities that drove our
of the local writing group, Scribblers,
since 1958. Villareal stated, “Before UP-TO-DATE?
having the opportunity to meet Dr.
friendship and our discussions. I adored Hobbie in person, I had the distinct A current estate plan is vital to
her for her quirkiness.” pleasure of learning about her through
Waunita served as a member of the archived Christmas letters sent to making sure your wishes are
Iowa Wesleyan Alumni Association the University. Waunita’s letters
Board of Directors from 1983-1996 and carried out and can help you
introduced me to an individual who
as a member of the Board of Trustees valued travel, literature, history, and leave a lasting personal legacy.
from 1986-2003 and was a Trustee above all else her friends, family,
Emeritus. IW awarded Waunita with and the people of Mount Pleasant.” With just a little planning,
an Honorary Doctorate of Humane She had an extensive home library,
Letters degree in 1992. Anna Villareal, you can have peace of mind
offering armfuls of books to visiting
2017-2021 Director of the Harlan- friends, though she had a preference knowing you’ve taken care of
Lincoln House, noted that “Waunita was for Agatha Christie. “She always told
a pillar of the Harlan-Lincoln House me some books were not meant to be your family and secured their
and Iowa Wesleyan. She always had a finished,” noted Hampton. “If it didn’t
historical tidbit or personal campus story future.
suit, you could definitely put it down
to share; her historical stewardship of and not pick it up again ever.”
Iowa Wesleyan and the larger Mount Waunita passed away on May 26, To discuss planning your
Pleasant community is unmatched.” In 2021, at the Henry County Health
2015, Waunita was proclaimed as one of Center in Mount Pleasant. While
legacy, please contact us at
the first recipients of the Arabella “Belle” she is greatly missed, her impact and alumni@iw.edu or give us a
Babb Mansfield Award for embodying legacy continue on through the many
the legacy of Belle. friendships she cultivated throughout call at 319-385-6215.
her life.
IW.EDU 16STUDENT SUCCESS
An International Perspective
Striving for Success On and Off the Field
In August 2017, Jose Baldo Gonzalez ’20 Beyond the classroom, Gonzalez is also
came to Iowa Wesleyan University working as a Graduate Assistant for
from Barquisimeto, Venezuela, with the IW Men’s Soccer. Gonzalez notes that
dream of getting his Bachelor’s degree “Soccer has been my passion since I was
and playing soccer. After graduating a kid! I’m glad to be on the other side
from U.E. Colegio San Vicente de Paul, of the field.”
Gonzalez was recruited as an international In addition to his time with the
student to play soccer. Gonzalez stated men’s soccer team, Gonzalez attributes
that he “liked the education level the his continued success to the connections
institution was offering... my professors he has made with his professors.
and coaches have contributed to my Gonzalez stated, “I had the opportunity
success by guiding me to make the best to have a great relationship with some
decisions and not miss opportunities.” business professors at IW... they listen
Beyond the traditional challenges faced and they are always trying to give you
by college students, Gonzalez noted, “As the best guidance.”
an international student, it is very difficult After graduating, Gonzalez plans
to find a place to do the internship and to continue working with a long-term
stay working.” Despite this challenge, goal of starting his own business. “I
he is working as a Project Manager in a believe IW has prepared me to achieve
local company where he completed his my goals; to be successful outside of
internship in 2020. college, you need to learn how to solve
Gonzalez was a three-year member problems.
of the Tiger Men’s Soccer team before IW makes students develop those
finishing his Bachelor’s degree in Business [problem-solving] skills.”
Administration with a concentration in
Management. After graduating in 2020,
he decided to continue his education
with IW and is currently completing
his last semester of the Master of Arts
in Management Leadership program.
“My professors and coaches
have contributed to my success
by guiding me to make the
best decisions and not miss
opportunities.”
- Jose Baldo Gonzalez ’20
Men’s Soccer Graduate Assistant
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IW Tiger Women’s Wrestler
Ranked Nationally
Mia Palumbo ’25
Mia Palumbo ’25 was just an Wesleyan University to continue her
ordinary girl from Oak Lawn, Illinois, academic and athletic career. She had
but she has become an extraordinary many different reasons for choosing
women’s wrestler who has been placed Iowa Wesleyan, stating, “The coaching
on a national pedestal. Palumbo has staff at IW were a huge contribution to
recently been ranked 1st in the nation why I decided to come to this university.
for women’s wrestling, an amazing They have gone above and beyond to
accomplishment for the freshman help me with anything on and off the
wrestler at Iowa Wesleyan University. mat.”
To Palumbo, it is an honor to be Palumbo has many different
recognized for her hard work and expectations for her upcoming wrestling leave a legacy for future IW women
dedication to the sport. “It feels good to season at Iowa Wesleyan. “I have high wrestlers. “I hope to set standards for
be ranked nationally because it shows my expectations this season, which include the IW Tiger Wrestling Program, but
hard work and sacrifices are paying off,” winning a national championship as I also know we’re all there for a reason
she stated. “But I also know rankings an individual and as a team,” she said. and that we all have a variety of different
don’t matter when you step on the line, “Regardless of my goals, I plan to just goals we want to accomplish,” she stated.
you’re just two wrestlers aiming for the keep getting better every day.” “I believe that it’s more of paving the
same goal.” With Iowa Wesleyan Women’s way for other girl wrestlers here (Iowa
After becoming nationally ranked, Wrestling being a new athletic program, Wesleyan) and to know what we are all
Palumbo decided to commit to Iowa Palumbo can set high standards and capable of accomplishing.”
The Right Place to Be
Tyrek Fuller ’24
It wasn’t until Head Football Coach Criminal Justice, but was introduced
MD Daniels reached out to Tyrek to the Agribusiness faculty two weeks
Fuller ’24 with a scholarship opportunity before the start of the Fall 2021 semester.
that Fuller even considered going to “We kind of call ourselves the ‘dream
college. Fuller grew up in Albany, team,’’’ noted Fuller. “Being a part of this
Georgia, before moving to Orlando, team of people with all of the experience
Florida, during his junior year of high that wants to help is amazing.” Fuller
school. While in high school, Fuller has expressed his goals of owning his
worked in a couple of trade positions own land and becoming a rancher to his
before deciding that he wanted to Agribusiness professors, Gail Kunch and
eventually buy land and get involved in Timothy Furlong. Fuller notes that his
agribusiness. professors are helping him learn what he Tyrek Fuller ’24 (right) with his mother (left), whom Tyrek
Fuller initially considered enlisting needs to in order to be successful. says is his “guidance counselor, on and off the field.”
in the United States Navy straight out As a first-generation college student, what we can really do. I feel like Iowa
of high school when Coach Daniels Fuller emphasized that “being a first-gen Wesleyan helps you accomplish what you
recruited him to play football at IW. is outspoken. Many people think we’re want to get in life and it’s just the right
Fuller originally planned to major in going to fail, but you’d be shocked by place to be.”
IW.EDU 18TIGER ATHLETICS
IW Tigers punch their ticket to the CAC
Championships with a 2-1 victory over
the Waldorf University Warriors on
Thursday, October 21, 2021.
Iowa Wesleyan Tigers
Return to NAIA with a ROAR
In the first week of October 2020, the assisting us through the application and
National Association of Intercollegiate evaluation process. We are [excited for]
Athletics (NAIA) voted and approved our return to the NAIA, where we have
the Iowa Wesleyan Tigers to make their so many great memories of tradition
return to NAIA, accepting IW into and success. Our Tiger fans across the
membership, which officially took place country should get ready for an exciting
on July 1, 2021. ride.”
After evaluating a possible transition The Iowa Wesleyan Tigers’ fall
for the Tigers in early 2020, it was season is underway and eight teams have
determined that IW’s mission, academic
programs, geographic location, and
“Our Tiger competed at the NAIA level. Tiger
Football has played in seven games as
commitment to quality athletics align
with the philosophy and goals within fans across the a member of the North Star Athletic
Conference. Volleyball has competed in
the NAIA. Since June 2020, Iowa 22 matches, men’s soccer in 13, women’s
Wesleyan and Tiger Athletics have
worked closely with the NAIA and its
country should soccer in 12, men’s golf competed in 10
competitions, women’s golf in 7, and
Membership Evaluation Team including
participating in a day and a half review get ready for an cross country in 5 meets. Each of these
teams is competing as a member of
of IW policies and procedures related to the Continental Athletic Conference,
NAIA membership.
“This is an exciting time for
exciting ride.” formerly known as the Association of
Independent Institutions.
Iowa Wesleyan University and Tiger - Derek Zander ’11 IW was a decades-long member of
Athletics,” said Vice President for Vice President for the NAIA up until 2012. The Tigers
Advancement and Athletics, Derek Advancement and Athletics had a significant tradition of success
Zander ’11. “I would like to personally while competing in the Midwest
thank the NAIA membership team for Collegiate Conference (MCC). In 2006
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Marlon Brown ’25, of IW Men’s Cross-Country, at the Kyra Linkin ’25, serves as IW Volleyball challenges
Morningside Open on September 17, 2021. Southeastern Community College on September 28, 2021.
Colton Sherwood ’25, at the Central Fall Classic, October 4-5, 2021. Zaki Meliani ’25, takes a penalty kick as IW Men’s Soccer takes on
Photo courtesy of Katina Wilson. William Woods University, September 18, 2021.
and 2009, the Tiger Men’s and Women’s Floyd Turner, who became a 4x NAIA Qualifiers. While members of the
Basketball teams qualified for the NAIA All-American and National Champion, MCC, the Tiger Volleyball team were 4x
National Basketball Tournament. The winning the Outdoor National Title in Conference Champions, 4x Tournament
famous ‘Air Raid’ offense, which has the discus from 2004-07. Many have Champions, 2x Regional Tournament
recently come back into the spotlight seen Nigel Talton, more commonly Champions, 5x Regional Tournament
in collegiate and professional football, known as “The Freeze,” outrunning Qualifiers, and 2x National Qualifiers.
was developed by Hal Mumme and Braves fans as they race around the “We look forward to continuing
Mike Leach at IW. With that offense, warning track at Truist Park. Talton our focus on the development of our
Coach Mumme led the Tigers to a 10-2 also got his start at IW and, to this day, student-athletes within the spirit of
record in 1991, which is deemed one holds the IW record for the Men’s 100m, intercollegiate athletics,” said Zander.
of the Tigers’ most successful periods running an impressive 10.54 seconds. “The NAIA offers Iowa Wesleyan the
in football history. The Tiger Baseball The softball program also ability to compete on a level playing
team was 3x National Qualifiers in experienced success in the MCC, field, and we look forward to creating
2007, 2008, and 2011. The Tiger Men’s becoming 3x Conference Champions, 3x regional rivalries that our fans, alumni,
Track & Field team found success with Tournament Champions, and National and community can support.”
IW.EDU 20TIGER ATHLETICS
Iowa Wesleyan to Host Men’s
and Women’s Golf and Basketball
CAC Tournaments
In their first year returning to the campus. The tournament will include
National Association of Intercollegiate 16 teams total (eight men’s and eight
Athletics (NAIA) and as a first-year women’s). The champion, runner-up,
member of the Continental Athletic and consolation winner will all receive
Conference (CAC), Iowa Wesleyan Automatic Qualifiers (AQs) to the
University has been selected as the national tournament, which will begin
host institution for both the men’s and on March 11, with the opening rounds.
women’s golf and the men’s and women’s IW will host the men’s and women’s
basketball conference tournaments. golf tournaments May 2-4, 2022. After encouraged to play. One men’s and one
IW will host the men’s and women’s the regular season, the top six teams women’s team will receive AQs, while a
basketball tournaments February 25-27, in the conference are mandated to second women’s team can qualify if they
2022, inside the Ruble Arena on IW’s play, while all others are invited and are ranked in the Top 25. The men’s
national championship will take place
in Silvis, Illinois, at the TPC Deere
Run, May 17-20. The women’s national
championship will be held in Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma, May 25-28 at the Rose
Creek Golf Course.
“We are thrilled to have the
opportunity to host these four CAC
tournaments in our first year back in
the NAIA,” said Derek Zander, Vice
President for Advancement and Athletics.
“This will be a great experience for our
student-athletes, the community of
Mount Pleasant, and our fans.”
The other conference tournaments
have been set as well. The men’s and
women’s cross country tournaments
are hosted by Haskell Indian Nations
Michal Wohlleber ’23, prepares to tee off at the Jared Arellano ’22, looks for an opening as the University and take place on November 6,
IW Tiger Classic on September 29, 2021 Tigers play Cornell on February 6, 2021.
2021 in Lawrence, Kansas. The volleyball
tournament will be hosted by Cottey
College in Nevada, Missouri, November
Tiger Athletics is looking for 12-13. The men’s and women’s soccer
tournaments occur November 12-13
local businesses to sponsor CAC in Lawrenceville, Georgia, hosted by
basketball & golf tournaments! Georgia Gwinnett College. Georgia
Gwinnett will also host the baseball
and softball tournaments. The softball
Derek Zander tournament will take place May 5-8,
Contact us for more Vice President for 2022 while baseball will take place
May 7-10, 2022.
information: Advancement and Athletics
derek.zander@iw.edu
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Locker Room Remodel
Completed for IW Football
Over the past few years, Iowa current players as well as our program’s
Wesleyan has been fortunate to receive rich history. We have a great graphic
donations to help improve the campus highlighting the ‘Birthplace of the Air
experience for our students. One of the Raid Offense’ featuring Hal Mumme,
newest improvements for Iowa Wesleyan Mike Leach, Dana Holgersen, and Bill
has been remodeling the football locker Bedenbaugh. Seeing these legends of the
room located on the lower level of the game on our wall every day motivates
Old Gym. our players to strive for greatness and put
“Anytime you have an opportunity to their own stamp on the history of IW
upgrade facilities, it’s always an awesome Football.”
feeling. We utilized some space we had According to the Iowa Wesleyan
and turned it into a new locker room head coach, the players use the locker
that consists of brand new lockers, room to their full advantage.
floors, LED lights, state-of-the-art “They spend a lot of time in the
video projector, and some amazing wall locker room, and this is an area they can “Seeing these legends
graphics,” Head Football Coach MD be proud of,” said Daniels.
Daniels said. “The locker room has given Having something like this is not
of the game on our wall
us a way to enhance our mindset and only terrific for the university, but it is every day motivates
message as a program.” also great for the players who put on
Walking into the locker room, one the purple and white to represent Iowa our players to strive
of the first things a person notices is Wesleyan on Saturdays during the fall.
the graphics on the wall that display “On the night the team moved in for greatness and put
some of the legendary coaches that have
impacted the Iowa Wesleyan football
for training camp, we had a locker room
reveal event. It was priceless to see their
their own stamp on the
program and brand new wood lockers reaction and the smiles on their faces,” history of IW Football.”
for the players. Daniels said. “It’s important to our
“My favorite part of the locker room staff and me that we provide these
- MD Daniels
is the incredible wall graphics we were young men the experience they Head Football Coach
able to put up to make it all fit together,” deserve.”
Daniels said. “The graphics showcase our
IW.EDU 22ALUMNI IN ACTION
IW Nursing Alumnae
in Action
As the celebration of Iowa Wesleyan’s of Iowa Transitional Care Program from
50 Years of Nursing comes to a close, we 2012-2015 for Henry County Health
want to highlight and appreciate three Center and was named one of the 100
of our Nursing alums. They have held Great Nurses in 2014.
various roles and responsibilities over the The ongoing pandemic has been a Lynelle Diers ’82, BSN, Wapello County Public
Health, perching with just a few of the boxes
years and are currently working in public stressful time in healthcare; however, of personal protective equipment (PPE)
health in Southeast Iowa. Shelley commends her entire team. temporarily stored in her office.
Shelley stated, “I have the best team,
Shelley Van Dorin ’10 and we work together; they don’t work should be part of every health science
Henry County for me.” curriculum.”
Shelley Van Dorin ’10 graduated Chris has been in nursing for 30
from the RN to BSN program. She Chris Estle ’99, Jefferson years. 2021 marks 14 years since Chris
felt it was the right time for her to County, Washington County took the helm as the Jefferson County
return to college and the local option Chris Estle ’99 came to Iowa Public Health Administrator. She
was “the icing on the cake.” She Wesleyan after receiving her Associate’s notes that Covid has made her and her
attended IW while her three children degree from Indian Hills Community team stronger. However, mental health
were in school; she would drop them College. Chris chose IW because continues to be an issue within the
off at the elementary school and come she was attracted to the classroom health care industry. Chris emphasized
directly to campus. Shelly noted that size, and she knew the college had a that health care professionals need to
“it was a key learning experience for great nursing program. It became a take care of themselves. As Chris stated,
my children to see demanding period in her life as she was “We are people first.” Public health,
me reading, studying, raising two children, working full-time in particular, is “a group effort, and you
and completing my at Jefferson County Health Center, cannot do it alone.” Chris credits her
homework each and attending classes nearly full-time. team for the reason she continues to be
evening.” Shelley Despite her challenges, Chris stated that in Jefferson County and how she can
initially believed that her experiences at IW were priceless, assist in her role in Washington County.
she wouldn’t benefit explicitly noting the relationships she Lynelle Diers ’82
from her BSN; built, especially among her peers who
however, she admits were also working full-time jobs, and her Wapello County
now that it enabled her Responsible Social Involvement project. Lynelle Diers came to Iowa Wesleyan
“to be a better thinker, Chris credits her professor, Connie directly out of high school to pursue her
better person, and Gartin, for exposing her to public health BSN. Lynelle had already been accepted
Shelley Van Dorin ’10, BSN
more well-rounded opportunities. The courses she took to a two-year program in northern Iowa
Henry County Health Center when a family friend encouraged her to
individual.” were vital in
Shelley appreciated the opportunity her learning the visit the IW campus. Lynelle liked the
to work in public health as a student. impact public size of the college and the community
Shelley stated that being able to work health plays on resonated with her. Lynelle opted to
in the field as a student “opens your nurses and the attend IW, and she continues to be
eyes to the real-life experiences and not community. grateful for her decision.
simply the textbook learning.” Shelley Chris stated Lynelle enjoyed her time in S-T Hall
served as a campus nurse for two years that her clinical before moving to the second floor of
following graduation. She attributes her time in the Hershey Hall in her junior and senior
time serving in public health during Washington years. She met her husband, Norm ’80, at
her internship as a critical factor to her County Public IW; they recently celebrated their 40th
being selected to serve as the current Health “was wedding anniversary. Lynelle stated,
Henry County Public Health Director. a wonderful “Iowa Wesleyan shaped me into the
She was associated with the University Chris Estle ’99, BSN, Jefferson experience and person I am today as I met my husband,
County Health Center
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we have our family, and I have had my notes that she’s still friends with the public health; she could anticipate the
tremendous nursing career.” roommate she had in the second half of busy times in other aspects of nursing
When Lynelle first considered Iowa her freshman year. and wanted the challenge. Today,
Wesleyan, her pastor reminded her to Lynelle had clinicals at Iowa Lynelle thoroughly enjoys public health.
“not let your college courses interfere Wesleyan her sophomore, junior, and Public health “always [brings] something
with your social life. You develop the senior years. Without these clinicals, she new,” noted Lynelle, and for that, she is
most in the years you spend at college indicates she would not have been nearly grateful.
and away from home.” As she reflects as successful. She recalled working full Thank you to Shelley, Chris, Lynelle,
on that advice today, she feels as though days twice a week with public health as their staff, and all of the other fantastic
she made great choices with classes, her part of those rotations. IW Nursing alumni for all you are
major, as well as her husband and friends. After graduation, Lynelle worked at doing on a daily basis to help others
Lynelle was part of the IW Swim Ottumwa Regional Health Center for throughout Southeast Iowa and beyond.
team for three years. The campus and five years, a long-term care facility for We salute you and all healthcare workers
class sizes were “perfect” for Lynelle. five years, and has been in public health and are proud to highlight your roles in
Her teachers “were so interactive and for the past 30 years with 25 years spent our 50 Years of Iowa Wesleyan Nursing
always available.” The relationships she as the Director. Early in her career, celebration!
developed have lasted a lifetime; she Lynelle was striving to transition to
Did you meet the love of your life at Iowa Wesleyan?
Tell us your story for the chance to be featured in a future issue of the Purple & White!
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Submit your story at voices.iw.edu
Brothers in Solidarity
Chuck Steen ’50
While Iowa Wesleyan has not always and informed the fraternity
been as diverse as it is in 2021, IW that the charter limited
and its students have a long history of membership to Caucasians.
supporting and encouraging diversity. Chuck and others
One such story of support arose in 1950 immediately started a
with Chuck Steen ’50. campaign to get the charter
Chuck was involved in Football changed. “We suggested that
Jim Morita ’51 (first row, far left), and Chuck
and the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity we would give up our national charter Steen ’50 (back row, second from left),
while pursuing a degree in History. The and go local. We wrote to the other with Sigma Phi Epsilon.
two co-curricular activities frequently Sig Ep chapters all across the country
intersected. “We pledged a ton of kids suggesting that the fraternity take that the national Sig Ep convention to
from the football team,” Chuck said. clause out of the charter.” After minimal pass legislation that opened Sig Ep
“Jim Morita was a really good football response, Morita chose to resign from to members of any race, religion, or
player, a great guy, and we felt he was the fraternity. Chuck believes that creed. “The vote came at a time,” says
well worth recruiting.” And he was some other members also resigned in Hasenkamp, “when some in America
Japanese-American. solidarity with Morita. While they still believed in ‘separate but equal,’
Jim Morita ’51, is pictured as a were unsuccessful in changing the and many large universities remained
member of Sig Ep fraternity in both system for Morita, Chuck feels that they segregated. Integrating a national
the 1948-49 and 1949-50 Croaker successfully “shone a light on the issue.” fraternity at the height of the Civil
yearbooks. Sometime after the second It wasn’t until 1959 when Bruce Rights movement was not easy, but it
photograph, a national secretary of Hasenkamp, Grand President from was the right thing to do.”
Sigma Phi Epsilon was visiting campus Dartmouth College led the effort at
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