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Millikin University


Motto:	In His Plenitudo Vis
Established:	1901
Type:	Private coeducational
President:	Douglas Zemke
Staff:	1,393, full and part-time
Undergraduates:	2,400
Location:	Decatur, Illinois, USA
Campus:	City, 2,000 acres (8 km²)
Sports Mascot:	Big Blue
Colors:	Blue & White
Website:	http://www.millikin.edu/

Millikin University is a co-ed, comprehensive, independent, 4-year university, with traditional undergraduate programs in Arts & Sciences, Business, Fine Arts, and Professional Studies, as well as non-traditional, adult degree-completion programs(PACE) and graduate programs in Business Administration and Nursing. Millikin is located in Decatur, Illinois, a metropolitan area of 68,000 residents, 120 miles north of St. Louis, 180 miles south of Chicago, and 150 miles west of Indianapolis. The campus serves approximately 2,400 students with student/faculty ratio of 11.6 to 1 and an average class size of 21 students. Founded in 1901 by James Millikin, a prominent Decatur businessman, it is historically affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

1 Notable Alumni
2 History
3 Admission
4 Student Activities
5 External links and references
6 References

[edit] Notable Alumni

ACTORS & MUSICIANS

Jodi Benson - Actress: voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid
Sierra Boggess- Actress: originated the role of Ariel in the 2007 Broadway production of The Little Mermaid
John Burlace - Music Director: Wheaton Warrenville South Classics Showchoir (Grand Champions)
Hedy Burress - Actress: Wyleen Pritchett in Boston Common; voice of Yuna in Final Fantasy X
Alan Held - Opera Singer: Internationally recognized Bass-Baritone.
Luke Menard - Singer: American Idol - Season 7 (Top 16). Also, member of the world renowned A' Capella group Chapter 6.
Meredith Monroe - Actress: portrayed Andie on Dawson's Creek
Nick Mcenighan - Bassist: "Ryan's Hope" (Popular punk rock band)
Lindsey Ridgway - Actress: Top 9 Contestant on MTV's reality show, "Legally Blonde, The Musical: The Search For Elle Woods"
Tad Hilgenbrink - Actor: Matt Stifler in American Pie: Band Camp

ATHLETES

Danny Moeller - Major League Baseball player, 1907-1916, with Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Senators
George Musso - football player: Chicago Bears lineman from 1933-44; nine-year team captain, elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982
Jeff Query - football player: former Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver. Totalled 141 receptions for 1865 yards and 11 touchdowns in 84 career games. Led the 1993 Bengals in receptions and yards.
David J. Risner - All-Valley Karate Tournament Champion in 1985
Mike Rowland - pitcher for San Francisco Giants in 1980-81

AUTHORS & MEDIA FIGURES

Alice Ambrose - (1906-2001) American philosopher, logician, and author
Carey Evans - interior designer for HGTV's "My First Place"
Steven R. Hurst - Associated Press Iraq Bureau Chief
George Irish - president of Hearst Newspapers and senior vice president of The Hearst Corporation
Lucille Ryman Carroll - Hollywood Talent Executive during early 20th century
Shana Brooke Johnson - Wrote the novel "Sex, Love, and Sadness in Weck Hall"

POLITICIANS

Thomas W. Ewing - former Congressman, R-IL

[edit] History

A brief history of Millikin Universy can be found here: http://www.millikin.edu/staley/archives/briefhistory.htm

[edit] Admission

Information on admission and registration can be found here: http://www.millikin.edu/admission/

[edit] Student Activities

[edit] Musical Ensembles

VOCAL

Chamber Chorale - Upper class select mixed ensemble directed by Guy Forbes.
Concert Choir - Mixed vocal ensemble directed by Brad Holmes.
Madrigals - Early music vocal ensemble directed by Brad Holmes.
Millikin Men - Freshman through senior men's vocal ensemble directed by Theodore Hesse.
Millikin Women - Freshman through senior women's vocal ensemble directed by Guy Forbes.
University Choir - Nationally recognized Top mixed vocal ensemble directed by Brad Holmes.
University Women - Top women's vocal ensemble directed by Theodore Hesse.
Opera Theatre - Opera studies and performances directed by Terry Stone.
One Voice - Top vocal jazz mixed ensemble directed by Stephen Widenhofer.
Rebirth of Cool - Vocal jazz mixed vocal ensemble.
Tudor Voices - Top early music vocal ensemble directed by Daniel Carberg.
Vocal Jazz Authority - Vocal jazz mixed vocal ensemble.

INSTRUMENTAL

Guitar Ensembles - Select guitar small ensembles directed by Manley Mallard.
Jazz Band & Combos - Select jazz instrumental ensembles directed by Perry Rask and Randall Reyman.
Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra - School of Music & Community based orchestra directed by Michael Luxner.
Percussion Ensembles - Select percussion ensembles directed by Brian Justison.
String Arts Ensemble - Select chamber orchestra directed by Michael Luxner.
Symphonic Winds Ensemble - Select syphonic ensemble directed by Gary Shaw.
University Concert Band - Select concert instrumental insemble directed by Neal Smith.

[edit] Musical Theatre Productions

2008-2009 PRODUCTION SEASON

Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean By Ed GraczykM Directed by Alex Miller Albert Taylor Theatre October 8-12, 2008

Little Women' Based on the novel by Louisa May Allcott Book by Alan Knee Music by Jason Howland Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein Directed by Denise Myers Kirkland Fine Arts Center November14-16, 2008

The Shape of Things By Neil LaBute Directed by Lori Bales Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre December 3-7, 2008

The Dialogues of the Carmelites By Francis Poulenc Directed by Terry Stone Co-produced with Millikin University’s School of Music Albert Taylor Theatre February 5-8, 2009

The Spitfire Grill Based on the film by David Zlotoff Book by James Valcq and Fred Alley Music by James Valcq Lyrics by Fred Alley Directed by Laura Ledford Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre March 4-8, 2009

Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare Directed by Roger Smart Albert Taylor Theatre April 1-5, 2009

Equinox: A Concert of Dance Kirkland Fine Arts Center May 1-3, 2009

[edit] Decaturian

The Decaturian, also known as the Dec (official nickname), is the biweekly student-run newspaper founded in 1903.

The Decaturian was a charter member of the Illinois College Press Association (ICPA) which holds an annual convention in Chicago, IL. The staff of the Decaturian have received numerous awards from the judged ICPA entries including first place in general excellence from 1999-2003.

George Irish, senior vice president of The Hearst Corporation, was once affiliated with the Decaturian.

[edit] WJMU 89.5 The Quad

WJMU is Millikin University's student operated radio station.

The Quad is one of Decatur's only Alternative music stations. In addition to its musical responsibilities, WJMU also creates its own Public Service Announcements, liners, News, Millikin Sports Programming and Promotional materials. ^[1]