May 2002
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Campus News & Events
Commencement 2002 makes history
Due to heavy rains, the 167th Commencement was held indoors--the first ever commencement held inside Beard Field House, in the Haas Athletic Center. (Coincidentally, commencement speaker David McCullough--a historian--spoke on that historic day.) But the cold, wet weather wasn't enough to dampen the delight of graduating seniors whose special day we caught on camera. (more)
Fulbrights awarded for academic excellence
Two members of the Class of 2002 recently won Fulbright scholarships. Anna Schulz, an international relations major from Trinidad, Calif., will study international water boundary management in Zambia. Brooke Bisson, an English writing and literature major from Yarmouth, Maine, will study Francophone folk music in Nova Scotia next year. They join classmate Fred Marcks, of Chelmsford, Mass., outgoing Student Government Association president, as the latest recipients of prestigious national fellowship awards. Marcks won the Truman scholarship last year.
Honors Convocation
What do we mean when we speak of "good luck"? Duke law professor Katherine T. Bartlett '68 deconstructed the phrase when she delivered this year's Honors Convocation in Cole Memorial Chapel, on May 2, 2002. Bartlett is dean of the Duke law school and the A. Kenneth Pye professor of law. Get a whole new perspective on luck by reading Bartlett's address.
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Thesis Parade 2002: captured in pictures
On May 2, 2002, the annual thesis parade traveled from the Science Center, around the Dimple to the Registrar's office, where twenty damp seniors handed in their bound honors theses. The parade (complete with brass band) is a zany celebration for seniors who successfully complete honors theses. If you've never seen the spectacle, don't miss this.
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Alumnae/i Matters
Conserving beauty
Black and white photography by Dorothy Kerper Monnelly '58 is on exhibit at the River Gallery in Ipswich, Mass., through June 2.
The show acknowledges the natural beauty of Crane Beach and the marshes of Ipswich as Monnelly's visual touchstone. "With this exhibit, I really feel I've come home to roost," Monnelly said. "I've been involved in supporting land conservation for 30 years while developing a relationship with the landscape.
"You can go all over the world looking for this kind of beauty." Contact the River Gallery, at 978-356-1559 for exhibit hours. Or see an example of Monnelly's work right here.
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Media Moments
Professor David Powell writes on arms control
The United States and Russia recently agreed to reduce their nuclear arsenals, reducing the number of strategic warheads by roughly two-thirds. Powell analyzes the spin the White House is putting on the recent agreement.
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Freshman high jumper prevails in Penn Relays
Earlier this month, the Times Union (Albany, NY) featured hometown high jumper Dan Olson '05 in its pages. For Olson, the Olympics are a dream--not just a pipedream. The paper reports, "He added to his growing reputation last weekend by winning the prestigious Penn Relays, despite being the only athlete in the meet from a Division III school. Olson's winning jump was 7 feet, 1 /4 inches."
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Athletics
Women's track aims to capture another national championship
In March, the Wheaton women made history, capturing their fourth consecutive NCAA indoor title. (They also made the news when the meet was previewed on Channel 7, the local NBC affiliate. You can download the segment as QuickTime video here.)
On May 23, 24 and 25, the men's and women's track teams travel to Macalester College in Minnesota to compete in the national championship meet. The women will vie for their second outdoor national title while the men look to continue their climb in the national rankings. Macalester hosts a special Web site for the event.
Grand-slam success for baseball team
Just five years in existence, Wheaton's baseball team is already the powerhouse of New England. The team won its fourth NEWMAC conference championship this spring and earned a first-place ranking in the NCAA Division III New England regional championship tournament. The team fell just short of the national World Series tournament.(more)
Annual Fund: Higher Dedication
Wheaton is reaching new heights, but needs your help to climb higher. When you make a gift to the Annual Fund you help maintain the quality of the college's programs. Please help the Wheaton Annual Fund reach its $3 million goal by June 30, 2002. Make a gift by going to OnLyon, the Web site for alumnae/i. (more)
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