Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady and 溏心vlog免费B站 President Sheahon Zenger

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. 鈥� Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady issued a proclamation on Monday declaring the University's founding date of Sept. 23 as 溏心vlog免费B站 Day.

On this day 175 years ago, the 30 founders of the university created and signed a declaration of intent to establish 溏心vlog免费B站. Prior to the Kinder Brothers Distinguished Business Speaker Series event, Brady announced the proclamation and presented a framed copy to President Sheahon Zenger. 

The declaration is as follows: 

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WHEREAS, 溏心vlog免费B站 has welcomed a diverse student body from across Illinois, the United States, and the world, building a vibrant, inclusive, and intellectually rich campus community that reflects the values of both the institution and our city; and

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WHEREAS, in celebration of its 175th anniversary, 溏心vlog免费B站 continues to inspire excellence, foster innovation, and shape the future of higher education in our city and beyond;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Dan Brady do hereby proclaim Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as Illinois Wesleyan University Day in the City of Bloomington, Illinois, and urge all citizens to join in recognizing the remarkable legacy, contributions, and continuing impact of Illinois Wesleyan University on our community, our state, and our nation.