Calendar of Events
March 17-25
On campus - Spring Break.

March 17-23
Dominican Republic - Vocal jazz group OneVoice performs at various locations:
March 17: 12:30 p.m. appearance on the television show, "Divertidisimo con Jochy."
March 18: 7 p.m. show at La Romana.
March 20: 8 p.m. concert in Casa De Campo.
March 21: 9 p.m. concert in Santo Domingo.
March 23: 9 p.m. show in Santo Domingo.

Saturday, March 24
Decatur - Penguin in the Park 5K run and one-mile, non-competitive walk. Start-time is at 9 a.m.
A 10:30 a.m. awards ceremony will feature running expert and motivational speaker John Bingham '70 of Runner's World magazine. Other highlights include a post-race party in Richards Treat University Center. Alumni, students, faculty and staff receive a discount if they register by March 17. For complete details, click here.

March 25-26 & April 1-2
On campus - The annual spring phonathon. Campus callers will be phoning alumni and friends to ask for donations to the Millikin Fund. Don't forget to take the ADM Challenge and receive a free latte! For more info or to sign up to be a volunteer caller, contact Mandi Landacre Podeschi '02 at apodeschi@millikin.edu or call her toll free at 1-877-JMU-ALUM (locally, dial 424-6383).

Wednesday, March 28
On campus - The Dance Company of Middlebury, directed by Andrea Olsen '70, performs "Tribute," in memory of Andrea's mother, Challys Hamman Olsen '40, in Albert Taylor Theatre at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Each performance is free and open to the public. MORE

Wednesday, March 28
On campus - Comedian-actor Wayne Brady headlines this year's Goodheart Event (see right for details).

Thursday, March 29
Decatur - Join the Millikin CIA (Central Illinois Alumni) for a wine-tasting party from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Millikin Homestead. Kevin Graham '76, Millikin's director of counseling services and co-owner of The Decanter, a Decatur wine shop, will share his expertise on wines. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Cost is $15 per person; RSVP by March 22. Call the alumni and development office at 217-424-6383 for details.

Sunday, April 1
East Alton, Ill. - Jazz ensemble Rebirth of Cool, directed by John Stafford '00, adjunct assistant professor of music, performs at East Alton First United Methodist Church, 1001 Third St., at 6 p.m. A free will offering will be taken to benefit the church's youth camping ministry. All are welcome.

April 2-4
Central and Northern Illinois - The Millikin Wind Ensemble performs at several high schools during a spring tour:
Monday, April 2, at 1:25 p.m. at Bloomington High; two performances Tuesday, April 3, at 9:20 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. at Schaumburg High and one performance at 12:50 p.m. at Glenbard South High; Wednesday, April 4, at 8:30 a.m. at Glenbard North High in Carol Stream, Ill.; and 11:30 a.m. at Lincoln Way Central High in New Lenox, Ill. All concerts are open to alumni, parents and friends.

Thursday, April 5
On campus - The 2007 Big Event concert featuring O.A.R. (see right for details).

Saturday, May 5
On campus - Join the Millikin CIA (Central Illinois Alumni) for the Millikin Theatre and Dance production of "A Chorus Line" at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Come early for "One Singular Sensation," a pre-theatre party hosted by MCIA members, in Kirkland's band room (K136). Cost is $30 per person and includes pre-party admission and a theatre ticket. Ticket packages available through the Kirkland Box Office at 217-424-6318.

Saturday, Aug. 11
Chicago - Join our alumni and friends’ pre-race gathering before Sunday’s Chicago Distance Classic at Buca di Beppo restaurant at 6:30 p.m., Dutch treat. Click here for more info.

Sunday, Aug. 12
Chicago's Grant Park- Millikin will hold an alumni and friends event in a tent at the Chicago Distance Classic, a half-marathon and 5K race organized by running expert John "The Penguin" Bingham '70. Join us for a gear check for MU friends and alumni, and goodies after the race in the MU tent, which is sponsored by Bingham. Click here for more info.

Sunday, Aug. 12
St. Louis - Millikin Day at Busch Stadium (see right for details).

Oct. 5-7
on campus - Save the date for Homecoming 2007. It's a great time to revisit campus. During the festivities each year, outstanding alumni are recognized with alumni awards and induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominate a deserving alum for recognition today.

Nov. 1-11
Tuscany, Italy - Join alumni and friends for a trip to this golden land. To view a pdf with more details, click here.

Click here for the complete calendar of upcoming events.

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Big Blue wedding album.
New photos just added! Submit wedding photos and info for our online album by e-mail, or call toll-free to 1-877-JMU-ALUM for details. 

Business owners: Add your company's information to Big Blue Biz, our online directory of  alumni-owned businesses. Click here to add your info. NEW categories just added!

Shop online: 
Blue Connection art gallery
First Step Records
Millikin bookstore 

Encourage prospective Millikin students to become members of the Big Blue VIP program! They will receive personalized info about admission to Millikin and the programs and activities most important to them. For more info, call 1-800-373-7733, ext. 5, or click here to send an e-mail.

Money for school: Children and grandchildren of MU alumni are eligible to receive $1,000 through a Legacy scholarship. Also, families with two or more children attending MU at the same time are eligible for a sibling scholarship. Click here for more details.

Learn about Millikin history: Staley Library's archives website

All alumni actors, artists, writers, singers, dancers and musicians: You can post or update details of upcoming engagements or releases for the Millikin website. Click here to add your event. Click here to see where your fellow alums are appearing.

SUCCESS!
One hundred percent of the 2006 graduates have found employment or are continuing their education according to the 2005-2006 Success Report from Millikin’s Career & Experiential Education Center. MORE

BRADY TO PERFORM AT GOODHEART EVENT.
Nationally known comedian-actor Wayne Brady, best known for his work on television shows such as “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and “Chappell’s Show,” will headline the 2007 Goodheart Event, on Wednesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Kirkland Fine Arts Center.
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A WHALE OF A TALE.
Well, not really a whale, but rather a mermaid. Disney Theatrical Productions recently announced Sierra Boggess '04 will originate the role of Ariel in the Broadway production of "The Little Mermaid." As such, Boggess is keeping Millikin as the official college home of Ariel, following in the tradition of the original voice of the animated Little Mermaid, Jodi Marzorati Benson '83, who is also a Millikin graduate. MORE

RE-ACCREDITATION RECOMMENDED.
Following last week's visit by the NCA Higher Learning Commission (HLC) re-accreditation evaluation team, President Doug Zemke '66 announced the team intends to recommend re-accreditation for Millikin for the next 10 years. During Wednesday's exit session, the chair of the evaluation committee said it is clear that the Millikin mission is alive on our campus and that we have a bright future ahead.

ONE OF THE BEST IN THE NATION.
Junior and women's basketball foward Lindsey Ippel is a finalist for the 2007 Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team for the NCAA Division III. MORE

THEY'RE BACK!
The University Choir just returned from performing at the national conference of the American Choral Director's Association (ACDA) in Miami last weekend. MORE

THREE TO COMPETE FOR 2007 HOLLIS PRIZE.
Three of the top School of Music students will compete for the prestigious Hollis Prize during a recital on Saturday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in Kaeuper Hall in Perkinson Music Center on campus. The recital is free and open to the public. MORE

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME...
or stay in and watch the webcast for the upcoming baseball games in Port Charlotte, Fla., during spring break. MORE

SPEAKING OF BASEBALL ...
Join us for Millikin Day at Busch Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 12, as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the LA Dodgers at 1:15 p.m. The seats are in section 259 with access to the Bank of America Clubhouse. Tickets include an all-you-can-eat buffet, plus free beverages of the adult and non-adult variety. Cost is $90 per person; limit of 6 tickets per Millikin constituent. Less than 100 tickets are available, so call today to reserve yours! Toll Free: 1-877-JMU-ALUM.

IS SHE A HERO OR A VILLIAN?
Annie Wersching '99 performs the role of Amelia Joffe on ABC's daytime soap opera "General Hospital." Click here for more info and air dates.

IT'S GOING TO BE BIG.
The University Center Board (UCB) presents the 2007 Big Event concert featuring O.A.R. with opening act Mike Perkins on Thursday, April 5, in Kirkland Fine Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are free to Millikin students, $15 for faculty and staff and $20 for general public. MORE

LOOKING FOR SOME TAX RELIEF?
Tabor School of Business students are providing free tax filing assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Decatur Public Library. MORE

IMMERSE YOURSELF.
Looking for something different to do this summer? There are several summer immersion courses being offered that combine travel with education for a cultural and fulfilling experience. Alumni and friends of the university are invited to join many of these opportunities. Click here to see the various locations and dates.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
for Homecoming 2007, Oct. 5-7! Again this year, we will recognize outstanding alumni with awards and induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. Know someone worthy of recognition? Nominate a deserving alum today. Nominations are due April 13.

BUON GIORNO!
Discover Tuscany with alumni and friends on this 10-day trip, Nov. 1-11. Destination stops include the historic cities of Rome, Florence and Pisa. Other highlights include a wine tasting and visiting Michelangelo's "David." To view a pdf with more details, click here.

WATCH YOUR MAILBOXES.
Be on the lookout for the spring 2007 issue of Millikin Quarterly! Discover how Millikin plans to expand students’ global horizons, read about an exciting new exhibit on display in Birks Museum and find out what your fellow alums have been up to. This and much more arriving in your mailboxes early next month.

In anticipation, let's look back at another Millikin publication for this month's trivia:

The Alumni Journal, one of several predecessors to Millikin Quarterly magazine, began publishing quarterly in what year?

A. 1946
B. 1935
C. 1920
D. 1902

Send your guess to alumnews@millikin.edu, and be sure to include your name and address. Five winners will be selected from a random drawing of all who respond correctly, and each will receive a prize! 

Last month's winners --

Marybeth Drechsler '00
Lynette TeVault Boatman '67
Angie Balsamo '05
Rosa Lee Galloway Stevens '57
Melissa Galloway Anderson '05

...each won a special prize from the Millikin magic closet for correctly guessing that last month's mystery steps lead to Perkinson Music Center.