April 2002
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Campus News
WHEATON WINS $250K MELLON GRANT
Wheaton has received a $250,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation of New York to help the college implement its new curriculum. The new curriculum, passed by the faculty last December after a two-year comprehensive review, emphasizes critical foundations of knowledge and connections across traditional disciplinary boundaries..(more)
TRIP TAKES SENIORS, ART HISTORY PROFESSOR TO FRANCE'S GOTHIC MONUMENTS
As part of the senior seminar, The Art of the Gothic Age, seven Wheaton College seniors spent spring break 2002 in France. They touched the stone work and gazed up at cathedral spires that they had only read about before.
Luckily, they returned with great photos to share with armchair-travelers back home. (
WATSON FINE ARTS COMPLETES NEW CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Watson Fine Arts reopened this year, after a three-year , $20 million renovation project that also included Mars Arts and Humanities. Watson now houses the college's music, theatre and art history programs, as well as community arts organizations and ensembles, such as the
Download a video giving an inside look at the new Watson. (
INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT FEATURED ON WHEATON'S HOMEPAGE
A new, interactive exhibit, featured on the college's homepage, tells the stories of a Wheaton student, a recent grad living abroad and two professors. Learn how their lives and academic endeavors intersect with the college community, the city of Boston and the world. (Note: You must have Flash 5 or higher to view the exhibit; you can download the free software from the exhibit's introduction.) Just click on the image in the middle of the homepage--and away you go.
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Campus Events
SHAKESPEARE'S TALE OF TRANSFORMATION COMES TO WHEATON
Join Puck, Bottom and company for a classic comic ride through bush and briar in William Shakespeare's magical and maddening night in the moonlit woods, April 18-20 and April 25-27. Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre, David Fox, A Midsummer Night's Dream will be performed Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening, April 18, 19 & 20, 25, 26 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. The special opening night performance on April 18 will begin at 8 p.m. (more)
COMMENCEMENT REUNION 2002 APPROACHES
Wheaton's 2002 Commencement Reunion pages feature a list of who, from reunion classes, is coming to campus, as well info for seniors and their families preparing for graduation. (more)
Media Moments
PROFESSOR'S OP-ED BLASTS BUSH'S LITERACY PLAN
President Bush recently announced a new initiative aimed at helping Head Start kids become better readers. In response, Assistant Professor of Education Mary Lee Griffin wrote an opinion piece, now published:
As a reading professional I was distressed, but not surprised at Bush's recent pronouncements concerning Head Start pre-reading skills. Since this presidency has consistently emphasized phonics as the panacea for the nation's reading problems this latest emphasis on letter recognition for preschoolers, is not surprising. My question would be why? (more)
Exhibits
WHIMSY MARKS ALUMNA'S FORAY INTO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Blossom Tales, a collection of folk tales, featuring flowers and written for children, showcases the whimsical illustrations of alumna Sarah Dillard '83. Earning amazon.com's highest customer review (five stars), the book is perfect for flower-loving 4- to 8-year-olds with a penchant for gardening and poignant stories from around the world. One online reviewer writes, "This is illustrator Sarah Dillard's first children's book, but the beauty of the illustrations will leave readers hoping to see more of her marvelous talent."
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Athletics
WHEATON RANKS HIGH IN SEARS CUP STANDINGS
Wheaton College, which earned its highest final ranking in the NCAA Division III Sears Directors' Cup championship of 23rd a year ago, is currently ranked 14th overall and second in New England following the first set of winter standings. The program is presented by the nation's athletics directors. (more)
Of Special Note
WORKING AT WHEATON
Interested in a career that also makes you part of a vibrant learning community? Wheaton is the place, and now has positions available in advancement, public safety and admissions.. (more)
ADMISSION NOTES
Did you know that applications for the Class of 2006 rose 10 percent from last year? And one-third of the class enrolled at Wheaton early decision, making admission especially competitive for regular decision applicants. Students admitted for the Class of 2006 represent 44 states, 60 countries and 894 high schools, while 49 precent of the admitted students ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class. Here, you can meet the admission professionals who educated this year's prospective students on what a Wheaton education can do. (more)
ANNUAL FUND: REACHING THE SUMMIT
Wheaton is experiencing extraordinary successes. Continuing the programming and faculty and student support that allow for achievement requires your support. Here's where the Annual Fund comes in—funding scholarships, grants and athletics. The college's annual budget counts on the annual fund's success, too. When funds fall short, the effects are felt the very next fiscal year. Please help us reach our $3 million goal. Make a gift by going to OnLyon, the Web site for alumnae/i. (more)
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