Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news!

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø expands Ashley Allen¡¯s role to executive director of inclusion and intercultural experiences
Ashley Allen will advocate for and develop mentoring, advising and cultural programming tailored to Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s diverse student body.

They trusted him with their stories
The Chicago Journalism Association awarded Curtis Lawrence '80 with a Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of his 44-year career as a newspaper reporter. In this profile, Lawrence talks about the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø professors who mentored him, and more.
Movie: 'What Was the First Fungus?'
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø in learning more about the history of fungi on Earth? Then join the Mycophiles Club this Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. in Olin 201 for a mushroom movie, "What Was the First Fungus?" from the History of the Earth YouTube channel, and Papa Johns pizza!

'22 grads drafted to play professional cricket
Twin brothers Saurabh Patwal '22 and Gaurav Patwal '22 are professional cricketers ¡ª perhaps Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s first. They just wrapped up their rookie season for the Dallas Xforia Giants in the USA Minor League Cricket Association.

Preparing to respond to mental health issues in the classroom
Amy Zero '06, an award-winning counselor at Rock Island Academy, works with Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø education majors on how to respond to their future students who may be experiencing a mental health issue.
Rend Collective concert
Get ready to ring in the Christmas season with Rend Collective's extremely festive "Jolly Irish Christmas Tour," a night that's sure to make your spirits bright!
Get your tickets now and save $5 using code NOEL. Offer ends Dec. 13 at 11:59 p.m.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø selects Dr. Erin Kempker to lead new Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship
Dr. Erin Kempker will start at the college Feb. 3 as the inaugural director of the Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship.
Winter in the Windy City
Join alumni, parents and friends for Winter in the Windy City, our signature Chicagoland event! Registration is $40 for alumni, parents and friends and $35 for graduates of the last decade.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø offering FDA-approved tinnitus treatment device
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Barbara A. Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing is offering assessment appointments for individuals with tinnitus interested in using the FDA-approved Lenire treatment device. The device combines audio through wireless headphones and mild pulses to the tongue.