November 2005
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CAMPUS NEWS AND EVENTS
Fulbright laurels
With six students and alumnae winning Fulbright Awards last year, Wheaton tied for fourth place among American undergraduate institutions in number of Fulbrights won. "This honor is another major accomplishment for Wheaton students and the faculty and staff who support them," Wheaton Provost Susanne Woods said. (More)
Grants support arts, sciences and technology
Four recent grants to Wheaton faculty and programs, totaling more than $500,000, will provide support for science research, arts programming and instructional technology for "smart classrooms." (More)
Homecoming was a hit
Alumnae/i, students, family and friends gathered on Oct. 21-23 for our annual celebration of all things Wheaton. Check out our Homecoming photo gallery here.
2006 Commencement speaker announced
Cokie Roberts, an award-winning senior news analyst for National Public Radio, will address the Class of 2006 at Wheaton's 171st Commencement on May 20. A veteran congressional correspondent for NPR, Roberts also serves as an on-air political commentator for ABC News. She has won multiple awards for her work at NPR, including the Edward R. Murrow Award, considered to be the highest honor in public radio. Her books include We Are Our Mother's Daughters and Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation.
Wheaton to go
Wheaton takes to the road this winter with Intersections 2006, a program of seminars by Wheaton faculty for Wheaton alumnae, alumni and parents. President Crutcher will present welcoming remarks at sessions in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Palm Beach, Florida. Look for your invitation in the mail, and preview seminar topics online now.
Come aboard the "ARK"
Students, faculty and staff in the arts have come together to establish Arts Relief for Katrina (ARK) in response to the hurricane disaster. The group is selling original-design t-shirts to benefit hurricane victims and the rebuilding of New Orleans. What a terrific way to support a great cause and show your pride in the arts at Wheaton all at once. Learn how to order.
FACULTY FOCUS
Developing the 24/7 language tutor
Wheaton students are exploring the future of computer intelligence while also studying an ancient language, thanks to computer science professor Lisa Michaud, who is developing a Web-based tutoring program that combines her interests in English and artificial intelligence. "That's why I'm here at Wheaton," Michaud said. "I knew that I wanted to be in a liberal arts environment. I didn't want to be at a place where people would ask why you were interested in more than one subject." (More)
ALUMNAE/I NEWS
Honoring our own
The Alumnae/i Association encourages you to submit nominations for Alumnae/i Achievement Awards and for positions on its Board of Directors. Please fill out the nomination form completely, including qualifying statements as to why your nominee deserves consideration, and submit your nomination to the Alumnae/i Relations Office by November 18. Additional information and supporting materials about the candidate are welcome. Nomination forms and further details about the board and the achievement award program are available here.
ATHLETICS
Soccer teams head to the tourneys
The women's soccer team has qualified for its sixth consecutive NCAA Division III Tournament. The Lyons will oppose Worcester State College on Saturday, Nov. 12, while hosting a four-team regional at Mirrione Stadium. (More) The men's soccer team defeated MIT 3-0 on Nov. 6, claiming its fifth NEWMAC conference title in eight years. Moving to 13-4-2 on the season, Wheaton will return to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the third consecutive season. (More)
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