Wednesday, November 13 • 1:30 p.m. • FREE
Cunningham Memorial Library, Event Center
When Jesse Walker graduated from Indiana State University in 1988 it is not likely he had any idea he would become a local legend, but after almost 40 years as a television meteorologist at WTWO, that is exactly what he has become. One of the staples of Jesse’s reporting is his annual Walker’s Winter Weather Outlook. In this presentation, Jesse gives OLLI at Indiana State University a sneak peak at his winter forecast as well as provide a behind-the-scenes look at life as a television meteorologist. Easily the most beloved television personality in the area, Jesse Walker was voted the Best TV Personality in the Wabash Valley in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 in the Terre Haute Tribune-Star Readers’ Choice Awards.
Jesse Walker is a native of Vigo County and a graduate of West Vigo High school. He attended Indiana State University and graduated with a B.S. in Physical Geography in 1988. He studied Meteorology, Climatology, Oceanography and Astronomy. He began his career at WTWO in December 1985 as the weekend weather person. In the summer of 1988, after graduation, he took over duties as the anchor and meteorologist of the morning show and the midday meteorologist. In September of 1990, he became the chief meteorologist and has been in that role since.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University is a membership-based forum for adults of all academic backgrounds to learn about a wide variety of interesting and engaging topics. OLLI at Indiana State is made possible by the substantial support of the Bernard Osher Foundation and Indiana State University. Learn more and become a member at Indstate.edu/community-engagement/olli.