September 2004
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Campus News & Events
Marcks wins Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Wheaton's first major scholarship winner of the new academic year is Fred Marcks '02, who has been awarded a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship to complete a master's degree in International Security Studies in the United Kingdom. Currently an assistant director in the Wheaton Admission Office, Marcks will leave the college in August 2005 to study and serve as a Rotary ambassador for a year. (More)
Summer of service
Immersing herself in the life of a Mexican village, Stephanie Pinto '06 spent the summer teaching health education to children and participating in community development projects as a Davis International Fellow. (More)
Celebrate the start of something new
The new year is in full swing, and Homecoming Weekend, October 22-24, is just weeks away. We hope you'll join us to sample some outstanding academic and arts events, catch up with old friends, and make new ones. Alumnae/i, students, parents and families will find lots to do and enjoy during this first major gathering of the extended college community with our new president, Ronald A. Crutcher. Visit the Wheaton Web to register online or get a preview of what's on tap for Homecoming.
Student voices
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On the Web
College application essays demystified
Ever wonder what types of essays get the attention of college admission counselors? Find out from Wheaton's William C. McMurray Jr., the college's director of western regional admissions. McMurray will join Washington Post education columnist Evelyn Vuko for an online chat on Tuesday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. Feel free to log on early and post your question for McMurray and Vuko. (Log on here.)
Wheaton in the News
A great choice for women—and men
Wheaton was among the handful of Massachusetts colleges on CosmoGIRL! magazine's list of 50 Best Colleges for CosmoGIRL!s, published in the magazine's October 2004 issue. The guide rated co-ed colleges on six key factors correlated with young women's success during college and beyond. Commenting on the recognition, Dean of Admission Gail Berson said, "Historically, Wheaton's faculty has been composed equally of men and women, so students here find role models for the many career paths open to them. Wheaton makes a difference in the lives of its students, as evidenced by the more than 35 national academic awards won in the last five years. Young women and men thrive at Wheaton as they test their academic mettle and leadership skills in preparation for their lives in an increasingly complex world."
Photo of the Month
Leafy reflections
Lower Campus has a whole new look. (View photograph.)
Athletics
Reaching higher
This year the men's and women's soccer teams have reached their highest simultaneous national rankings in program history, with the women placed second in the country and the men third. (More)
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