September 2005
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CAMPUS NEWS AND EVENTS
'Making the world a better place'
Wheaton has been named one of four 2005 Truman Scholarship Honor Institutions by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. The award, presented to the college at opening convocation, recognizes Wheaton's success in promoting the values of social responsibility and in preparing students to be leaders through public service careers. Wheaton has produced five Truman scholars in the last four years and eight since 1988. The honor "affirms the commitment of our students, alumnae/i, faculty and staff to making the world a better place," said President Ronald A. Crutcher. (More)
Wheaton mobilizes in response to Hurricane Katrina
Students, faculty and staff are joining in the national groundswell of philanthropic activity to support survivors of Hurricane Katrina. At a September 6 meeting, community members explored ways to organize and help, ranging from donation collections to arts events to direct service opportunities during semester breaks. Read more about Wheaton's response here, and keep abreast of unfolding developments on our update pages.
1968 all over again?
Professor of History Alex Bloom says that the recent spike in anti-Iraq war protests has brought our society to a turning point similar to that which occurred in 1968, when the majority of Americans concluded the war in Vietnam was a mistake. "As in 1968, the majority of Americans no longer support the Iraq war," says Bloom, who also points out significant differences between the two periods. (More)
Register online for Homecoming, October 21-23
Fall for Wheaton during Homecoming, an activity-packed weekend for families, students and alumnae/i. Check out our Homecoming web pages for weekend highlights and online registration.
ON THE WEB
For children who love to read
Children's book author and Boston resident Libby Koponen '73 has taken web marketing and publishing to new creative heights. Her web site, www.IfYouLovetoRead.com, is at once a vehicle for her novel, Blow out the Moon, and an entertaining resource for young readers. (More)
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Who says moving is no fun?
Many hands made light work on move-in day 2005, when Wheaton welcomed its new students to campus. (View photograph)
ANNUAL FUND
It's your call—join us for this fall's phonathon
Wheaton students aren't the only ones making calls to support the Annual Fund. Every year, we count on a loyal group of alumnae/i volunteers to help out by calling their classmates during National Phonathon Weeks. This year, NPW will be held November 1-14, and we need your help. To volunteer or to learn more, please call Melissa Nederostek in the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving (508-286-3550) or send an e-mail to nederostek_melissa@wheatoncollege.edu. Thank you!
ATHLETICS
Fall previews
Back to school also means back to field and court for Wheaton's athletes. Get a jump on the action in our season previews for men's and women's fall sports, on the Wheaton web.
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