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Bloch explores intersection of math and literature

Friday, October 31, 2008

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.

Honoring Bojan Jennings

Monday, 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

Wednesday, 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

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

What 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 accomplished [...]

Focused on campus

Sunday, October 19, 2008

A 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

Monday, 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

Friday, 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

Thursday, October 2, 2008

The Wheaton College greenhouses will offer an open house and repotting clinic on Monday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.