February 2006
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CAMPUS NEWS AND EVENTS
Sweet times in science
Biology professor Bob Morris and students are part of a worldwide group of researchers who are annotating the genome of the sea urchin—an organism that bears a striking resemblance to human beings, genetically speaking. (More)
Spotlight on visiting artists
The college will again host an array of distinguished artists this semester through the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program. More than 20 solo artists and ensembles will visit campus in the weeks ahead to offer lectures, master classes and public performances. Take a look at the roster for spring 2006, and consult the college arts calendar for a full listing of public events.
The road to Wheaton
Half a century ago, the late Martha Stillman '48, grandmother of Jennie Pleat '09, chose to pay tribute to the college in a very unusual way. (Read story)
JUST FOR ALUMS
Find friends, stay in touch ... and win an iPod?
More than 4,300 alums have already registered for the newly redesigned OnLyon web site for alumnae/i. Register or update your OnLyon profile by Feb. 24, 2006, and you'll be entered to win a Kodak digital camera and photo printer, an iPod or a $100 Amazon gift certificate. Plus, you'll have access to great features like our new and improved alumnae/i directory, a lifetime Wheaton e-mail account, networking tools, and lots more. See details online at www.wheatoncollege.edu/alum.
Ride on
Wheaton's equestrian team is starting a newsletter for alums, and they are eager to hear from you. All riding alumnae/i are invited to sign up for the mailing list by contacting the team via captain Marie Stewart '06 (mstewart@wheatonma.edu) or head coach Amanda Hare (Cheval17@aol.com).
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH
Fitness center shapes up
The Pappas Fitness Center in Balfour-Hood got a complete makeover in January. (View photos)
ATHLETICS
Diving right in
Wheaton will host the NEWMAC Men's Swimming and Diving championship on February 24-26, 2006. Preview the schedule of events online, and check back during the championship weekend for all the latest results.
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