December 2005
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CAMPUS NEWS AND EVENTS
Dewar is Wheaton's third Rhodes Scholar since 2001
Senior Alexander Dewar, who is studying political science and plans to pursue a career in climate change policy, has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2006. Dewar is one of 32 college students nationwide to earn the prestigious award, and the third Wheaton student since 2001 to do so. (More)
More honors for Wheaton students
Two other students have garnered national honors for 2006:
- Valerie Tobia '07 will study apartheid at Rhodes University in South Africa next semester with the support of Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Tobia, a psychology major, will compare post-apartheid South Africa to America after desegregation. (More)
- Stanley Ellicott '07 has won a Fulbright-Hayes Scholarship to study in Russia during spring semester 2006. Ellicott, who is double majoring in economics and Russian language and literature, is studying this semester in Denmark. (More)
Foundation grant supports quantitative analysis initiative
Wheaton has won a grant of $99,500 from the Teagle Foundation to expand the reach of quantitative analysis (QA) in the college's multidisciplinary curriculum. The multifaceted project will explore new pedagogical approaches and develop a course in which students tackle math-related problems for business clients. (More)
New Web site connects alums around the globe
OnLyon, Wheaton's online community exclusively for alumnae and alumni, has undergone a major transformation! The new OnLyon features greater networking opportunities, Web postcards, free e-mail accounts, an interactive events calendar, the latest news for and about alums, and much more. Register today to start reaping the benefits. Go to www.wheatoncollege.edu and click on Alumnae/i.
5K run benefits hurricane relief
Students laced up their running shoes to take part in Wheaton's first 5K Turkey Wobble on Nov. 20. (View photos of the event.)
IN THE NEWS
An innovative approach to diversity education
Wheaton is featured in the December newsletter of the Association of American Colleges and Universities in an article focusing on the college's efforts to weave diversity education into the curriculum of every academic department. Read article.
PHOTOS OF THE MONTH
U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy came to campus to receive the college's Otis Social Justice Award in November. (View photos)
ATHLETICS
Winning ways
Wheaton's winter teams are off to winning starts. The men's and women's basketball teams each captured their respective tip-off tournament championships last month, while the men's and women's swimming and diving teams opened their seasons with their best starts in program history. Read all about it on the Athletics web site.
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