Summer 2011
Wesleyan Today is published twice a year, in winter and summer. If you would like to receive a copy, contact Lori Essig at loessig@dwu.edu or 605-995-2614.

Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Jason Bailey ’94, Victoria Drefs ’04, Abbey DeWolf Mikkelsen ’05, Justin Portenier ’03, Jamey Sperle ’03, Betsy Bartels Tupper ’96 and Bob Zimmerman ’94 are the latest inductees to the DWU Athletic Hall of Fame.

Not Just a Hobby

Stefanie Shumaker ’01 creates jobs for refugees through her handmade craft business, bringing her interest in global concerns full circle.

Connecting Dots

Recent nursing grad Mollie Grove leads the effort to provide clothing and school supplies to Afghan children as a way to benefit U.S. troops.

StrengthsFinder, 10 Years Later

Jody Veurink Nour ’05 was among the first to take the Gallup StrengthsFinder in 2001, and 10 years later she still uses the self knowledge it provided.

Musical Theatre Returns to DWU

If you didn’t make it to the DWU production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” this photo gallery is the next best thing.

Giving Everything, Expecting a Miracle

Mike Denney ’69 had a long-time winning record as a college wrestling coach. After his program was unexpectedly cut, he and his team needed a miracle.

Making History

Brady Wiebe makes his mark in the DWU basketball record books.

Face Value

Miss Wesleyan 1994 and current director of admissions, Missy Herr-Valburg ’94 considers herself lucky that she has figured out how to stay at DWU for the long haul.