The Wesleyan Way - October 2016

Over 1,000 gather for Homecoming, Fall Family Weekend and Panther Preview

The Wesleyan community gathered to honor a proud past, celebrate a vibrant present and welcome prospective students and their families to campus on Sept. 30-Oct. 2.

Alumni gathered for various events throughout the weekend, and members of the Class of 1966 were inducted into the Golden Jubilee Club. A record-breaking number of current students and their families participated in Fall Family Weekend events, and everyone celebrated a Panther football victory against Central State.

President Barton D. Darrell welcomed alumni and friends to the annual Awards Dinner hosted by the Alumni Association at the Owensboro Convention Center. These distinguished alumni were honored:

Benjamin H. Abbott '59 - Hall of Fame Inductee

Rev. Dr. Thomas B. Grieb '78 - Outstanding Alumnus

Donald L. Stepner '63 - Alumni Achievement Award

Kathryn Evans Harrison '01 - Outstanding Young Graduate

J. Richard '57 and Nancy '58 Svara Zimmerman - Alumni Service Award

Matthew G. Ruark '09 - Gus E. Paris Distinguished Service Award

President Darrell and Donald Stepner '63

Members of the Class of 2008: Corey Gant, Alaina Morris Gant, Elizabeth Mauzy Martin, Matthew Martin, Lincoln Latham and David Sullivan

Enjoy more photos of the weekend here.

Kentucky Wesleyan Announces $3 Million Gift

Kentucky Wesleyan College announces a generous gift of approximately $3 million from the late Dr. Willard T. Gillespie to the school's General Scholarship Fund. Dr. Gillespie, a long-time Owensboro resident and dentist, passed away on July 28, 2016. Dr. Gillespie's gift under his Last Will reflects his passionate commitment to Kentucky Wesleyan and his strong desire to make a significant impact on the College.

Wesleyan President Barton D. Darrell expressed the school's appreciation for Dr. Gillespie:

"Dr. Gillespie was most supportive of the Kentucky Wesleyan mission and the education we offer. He also committed himself to the Owensboro-Daviess County community and understood Wesleyan's significant influence and positive impact here. Dr. Gillespie had recently expressed to us his excitement about the things that are happening at Wesleyan and reinforced his desire to support the College. The Kentucky Wesleyan family, while saddened by his passing, is grateful to Dr. Gillespie and inspired by his commitment to what we are doing."

Tom Keith, Wesleyan's Vice President for Advancement, added, "We will make sure Dr. Gillespie's gift is memorialized to commemorate his generosity and support of Kentucky Wesleyan College."

Wear Purple and Show Your Wesleyan Pride

Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce

Rooster Booster

Sponsored by Kentucky Wesleyan College

Nov. 3, 7:30 a.m.

Owensboro Convention Center

Click here for reservations or call the Chamber at 270-926-1860.

Wesleyan Earns No. 13 "Best Regional College in the South" Ranking from U.S. News & World Report

Kentucky Wesleyan's appearance on three separate U.S. News & World Report lists included a

No. 13 ranking in the South as a Best Regional College, out-performing all other colleges throughout the Commonwealth, and a jump of 14 places over last year's rank of No. 27.

Wesleyan was also the only Regional College in Kentucky ranked as a Best Value School and the only institution in Kentucky ranked as a Regional Best College for Veterans.

Read the media release here.

Kentucky Wesleyan Hits the Road

An Owensboro Transit System bus is spreading the word about Wesleyan throughout the city. Students Jennifer Walker-Crawford and Connor Goodwin are featured on the bus that hit the road in early October.

Enjoy the Fall 2016

Kentucky Wesleyan Magazine

Click the cover below to view this issue.

Ellie Magnuson Lecture in Literature and Science Presents

Dr. Jeff Lekson '84

"Wesleyan positioned me perfectly for the widely varied practice of internal medicine."

Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Rogers Hall, Winchester Center

"Tales from the Practical"

Dr. Lekson earned a B.A. in business administration from Kentucky Wesleyan. He completed additional studies at Wesleyan and Cleveland State University and graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1989. He completed his internship and residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine and a mini-fellowship in geriatrics teaching at UCLA.

Learn more about Dr. Lekson and his life and career here.

Edward L. Beavin Memorial Presentation

with Rev. Dr. Bill Hardy

Oct. 24, 7 p.m.

Tapscott Chapel

"Constructing Possibility: Faith, Grammar and Politics"

Dr. Hardy is a former professor of philosophy and religious studies at Tennessee State University in Nashville. He has taught courses in the Hebrew Bible and the Greek Bible, along with philosophical work in African and African-American philosophy. His areas of research and community service include the future of the African-American experience (particularly the Black church), globalization and linguistics. He is the editor and author of a number of publications and is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Hardy earned a B.A. from Central State University, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University and from Bowling Green State University, an M.Div. from Vanderbilt University and a doctorate in ministry and theology from Drew University. He is the former pastor of the Owensboro A.M.E. Church.

Theatre Arts Presents

44 Plays for 44 Presidents

Hilarious Informative Moving

Take a quick and high-energy trip through American history with Wesleyan theatre arts students as they explore the lives of our 44 presidents, and we prepare to elect the 45th.

Hager Hall, Ralph Center

Tickets are available online here.

Welcome to the President's Circle!

The President's Circle recognizes those who invest in Kentucky Wesleyan College at a level of $1,000 or more for the current fiscal year. Please welcome our newest members, who have joined or renewed their membership (as of September 30, 2016).

American Patriot Getaways
Gordon and Connie Lou Barnett
Mark Carroll '88
Don and Sally '67 Allen Crenshaw
Wayne '69 and Cathy Foster
Mary Catherine Hacker Gilliam '53
David '59 and Marcia Hocker
Chris '74 and Virginia Madison
Tonya Marksberry '79
Charles and Susan Martin
Randy '64 and Jean '63 Taylor Owen
Owensboro Lions Club
Ray Purdom
John Reimbold
Settle Memorial United Methodist Church
Glenn '53 and Charlotte '56 Morrow Sowards
Tanner+West
James '54 and Shirley '70 White Thurmond
Michael and Barbara '88 Magnuson Woodward

Learn more about the President's Circle here.

Alumni Events

Florida Receptions

Join Kentucky Wesleyan College and President Barton D. Darrell '84 for one of these Florida receptions and connect with fellow alumni and friends.

President Darrell will share an exciting update on the College.

Orlando Wednesday, Oct. 26 5 -7 p.m.	Vanbarry's 4120 S. Orange Ave Orlando, FL 32806
Tampa Thursday, Oct. 27 5 - 7 p.m.	Whiskey Joe's 7720 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa, FL 33607
Ft. Myers Friday, Oct. 28 5 - 7 p.m.	Bahama Breeze 14701 S. Tamiami Trail Fort Myers, FL 33912

Choose the venue that is most convenient for you. Each of these receptions includes complimentary appetizers, and we ask that you register so we may accommodate accordingly at each venue.

Register online or contact Eddie Kenny, Senior Director of Alumni Relations, at ekenny@kwc.edu or (270) 852-3146 for information.

Men's Basketball Pre-game Receptions

and for the Western Kentucky University Pre-Game Reception here.

Contact Eddie Kenny at ekenny@kwc.edu or (270) 852-3146 with questions.

Cheer for the Panthers!

HOME EVENTS

View the Men's Basketball schedule here.

View the Women's Basketball schedule here.

Oct. 20

Men's Soccer vs. Cedarville (Senior Night)

5:30 p.m.

Steele Stadium

Women's Soccer vs. Cedarville (Senior Night)

8 p.m.

Steele Stadium

Oct. 21

Volleyball vs. Davis & Elkins

7 p.m.

Jones Gym

Oct. 22

Tennis vs. Indiana University East

11 a.m.

Moreland Park

Men's Soccer vs. Ohio Valley

Noon

Panther Field

Football vs. Ashland

1 p.m.

Steele Stadium

Volleyball vs. Alderson Broaddus (Senior Day)

1 p.m.

Jones Gym

Women's Soccer vs. Ohio Valley

2:30 p.m.

Panther Field

Don't Miss

These Other

GREAT DATES

Oct. 19

Panther Pianists

11:30 a.m.

Heritage Place

3362 Buckland Square

Oct. 20

Panther Pianists

11:30 a.m.

Park Regency

5058 Back Square Dr.

Oct. 22

Junior Recital

Alex Khan and

Jonathan Poland

4 p.m.

First Presbyterian

Church

Oct. 25

Blood Drive

9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Rogers Hall

Winchester Center

Oct. 28

Fall Concert

Wesleyan Chorale and

Owensboro Symphony

Orchestra Chorus

7 p.m.

First Presbyterian

Church

Oct. 30

Duo Recital

Alfred Abel, violin, and Diane Earle, piano

2 p.m.

Tapscott Chapel

Nov. 11

Veteran's Day Service

Noon

Tapscott Chapel

Nov. 28

2nd Annual

Wesleyan Way

Day of Service

Nov. 29

Giving Tuesday

Dec. 1 and 2

Festival of Lessons and Carols

St. Stephen Cathedral

7:30 p.m.

Please contact Kathy Rutherman, Director of Public Relations

with comments or questions about the Wesleyan Way e-newsletter at krutherman@kwc.edu or 270-852-3143.

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