February 2005
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Campus News & Events
Commencement speaker announced
Award-winning journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault will address the Class of 2005 at Wheaton's 170th Commencement on May 21. Formerly a correspondent for The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Hunter-Gault is currently bureau chief and correspondent for CNN in Johannesburg. She made history as the first African American woman to graduate from the University of Georgia in 1962 and went on to establish herself as one of the nation's premier television journalists. "Charlayne Hunter-Gault's personal story and her professional experiences define 'courage' in ways I believe will resonate with Wheaton students," said Wheaton President Ronald Crutcher in announcing the speaker. Read more about Hunter-Gault and about the weekend's events.
New leadership role for President Crutcher
Wheaton President Ronald Crutcher has been tapped to lead the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), an organization that advocates for quality in the undergraduate experience. The president was elected to the chair of AAC&U's Board of Directors in January. (Read more.)
Cello composers go cyber
Five winners have been named in "The Composers of Internet2" competition, co-sponsored by Wheaton in honor of President Ronald Crutcher, a professional cellist. The competition invited high school and college student composers to submit original works for unaccompanied cello. The winners will receive feedback from professional composers and cellists via Internet2 videoconferences, and their compositions will be recorded by cellist Craig Hultgren. (More about the competition.)
Photo of the Month
Limbs limn a peaceful scene following one of this winter's many snowstorms. (View photograph.)
Athletics
High and mighty
Senior Kathrine Wallace landed the nation's top jump at the United States Track & Field New England Championship held at Harvard University on February 20. Wallace led the Wheaton women's indoor track and field team with a NCAA Division III national meet automatic qualifying height of 5' 7 3/4". (More)
Diving right in
The women's swimming and diving team secured its best-ever finish at the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship at Wellesley College on February 19-20, as the Lyons captured fourth place with 417.50 points. (More)
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