Professor of Mathematics William Goldbloom Bloch explores the intersection of math and literature in his recently released book The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges’ Library of Babel.
Archive for October, 2008
Bloch explores intersection of math and literature
October 31, 2008Honoring Bojan Jennings
October 27, 2008
Wheaton will present Professor of Chemistry Emerita Bojan Jennings with an honorary degree on Thursday, Oct. 30, at noon in Cole Memorial Chapel.
Twinkie, Deconstructed
October 22, 2008
The next time you’re savoring a Hostess Twinkie, think about what is inside that treat: carbon monoxide, petroleum and rocks. Confused? Author Steve Ettlinger will visit Wheaton on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to explain.
Make peace
October 22, 2008What would you do with $10,000 to promote world peace? Wheaton students interested in answering that question have until Jan. 12, 2009, to develop a plan. That’s the deadline for submitting a proposal for the Davis 100 Projects for Peace program. The Davis Projects for Peace program is made possible by Kathryn Wasserman Davis, an [...]
Focused on campus
October 19, 2008A new online video series, Wheaton InFocus, has been launched, and the series’ first installment focuses on the creation of a site-specific sculpture for the college.
Groundbreaking
October 13, 2008
President Ronald A. Crutcher and the Board of Trustees are inviting the Wheaton community and local residents to the groundbreaking for the new Center for Scientific Inquiry and Innovation on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.
One vote's lasting power
October 3, 2008
College students voting in this year’s presidential election can thank others for leading the way in earning their right to cast a ballot. Among them: Candy Yaghjian Waites ’65 and a group of her friends and classmates.
Greenhouse open house
October 2, 2008The Wheaton College greenhouses will offer an open house and repotting clinic on Monday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
