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Investing in The Wesleyan Fund is an investment in women. Investing in women is an investment in our future.
As we welcomed new faces to campus this fall, we also welcomed a new way of giving to Wesleyan. The Wesleyan Fund (formerly known as the Annual Fund or the Loyalty Fund) gives you the option to support Wesleyan in a way that’s important to you. Every gift, no matter how large or small, sustains and strengthens our community. Find your cause and make an impact in the following areas.
Greatest Need
Gifts to The Wesleyan Fund touch every student and help sustain every corner of the Wesleyan campus. Making an immediate impact, your gifts are vital for the College to be able to meet our highest priority needs.
Scholarships & Student Success
Awarding more than $6 million in scholarships annually, Wesleyan is committed to providing women with the opportunity to earn a college degree. Your gifts help us identify and educate the brightest and most determined students.
Student Experience
Women choose Wesleyan because they want a college where they can develop leadership skills, try new things, and have fun! Your gifts enhance the student experience by funding campus activities, service initiatives, and special events.
Athletics & Recreation
Wesleyan proudly offers NCAA Division III athletic teams, IHSA and IDA equestrian programs, and club sports. Your gifts to The Wesleyan Fund help cover the costs of uniforms, equipment, and team travel.
Equity & Inclusion
Our students benefit from an environment that promotes healthy communication and friendship among women. Your gifts provide programs and training that help students, faculty, and staff continue to create an equitable and inclusive community.
Campus Improvements & Beautification
Outstanding facilities and comfortable living spaces are essential to the success of Wesleyan women. Your gifts to The Wesleyan Fund ensure a safe, beautiful, and modern environment in which to grow.
Many alumnae feel that making monthly recurring gifts is a meaningful way to stay connected as an active member of the Wesleyan community. It’s safe and easy to set up a monthly donation by visiting www.wesleyancollege.edu/give and selecting “ongoing gift.”
A ROCK STAR AMONG DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS
Susan B. Allen ’17 retires
A part of the Wesleyan College family since 1995, Senior Development Officer Susan Allen retired on September 30, 2021. Susan’s tenure at Wesleyan was marked by an extraordinary talent and boundless enthusiasm for making friends for Wesleyan College. No matter her title – whether as annual fund director, associate vice president, vice president for institutional advancement or, more recently, senior development officer – Susan understood that fundraising is first about “friend-raising.” President Vivia Fowler said, “In her loving, sincere, inimitable way, Susan has nurtured relationships with donors over decades, and she is as treasured by them as she is by us.”
Indeed, Susan has won scores of friends for Wesleyan, cultivating in them a deep connection with the College and inspiring them to give their support. She has been an integral part of four major campaigns, raising funds for scholarships and other endowed funds; numerous capital projects including the Munroe Science Center, Taylor Hall, Pierce Chapel, and Willet Library; and always for Wesleyan’s annual fund, now The Wesleyan Fund.
Former President Ruth Knox ’75 stated, “Susan is a rock star among development professionals, and Wesleyan has been deeply blessed by her years of service to us all. She has many gifts -- a huge heart, a sharp mind, a warm and engaging personality, and tenacity beyond measure. Probably most important, she genuinely cares about people. That caring spirit has helped Susan build countless friendships that will endure, including for Wesleyan College. The times we spent together traveling, planning, visiting, listening, and talking (lots of talking) were among the highlights of my own service to the College, and Susan made me a better president. She certainly makes life fun! If one looks at virtually any aspect of the College -- our art collection, the arboretum, endowed scholarships, teaching chairs, and major buildings such as the Munroe Science Center and Pierce Chapel -- Susan’s influence is there. Like so many others, I love Susan Allen, and I always will be grateful for her friendship and for her priceless devotion to the Wesleyan family.”
These days Susan relishes having more time with husband Bill, their family, and friends, but says that she considers the Wesleyan family as her own. Lucky for us, Wesleyan’s alumnae association in 2017 formally declared Susan an honorary alumna, a rare status bestowed in recognition of her unique contributions to the College and one that ensures she will remain a beloved member of the Wesleyan family for all the years to come.
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What is Handshake? Handshake is a career development platform that connects students and alumni with employers and professional opportunities. With a Handshake account you can: • Upload your resume to be seen by employers and recruiters • Search and apply for jobs and internships (click on the Jobs button on your profile home page) • If you make your profile public, employers and recruiters will be able to find and message you.
Who has access to Handshake? All Wesleyan College alumni have access to a FREE Handshake account! To get started, scan the QR code on this page • Register for an account on the platform - and complete your profile to make the best impression. • Use your Wesleyan College email address if you still have access to it. • If you no longer have access to your
Wesleyan email address, please enter in the email of your choice to begin the account activation process. • A team member from Wesleyan
College’s Center for Career
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If you have questions about Handshake, contact Wesleyan College’s Center for Career Development at careerdevelopment@ wesleyancollege.edu
