November 2007
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CAMPUS NEWS AND EVENTS
Wheaton is fifth in Fulbrights
Nine Wheaton students won Fulbright awards for 2007-2008--tying the college for fifth among all U.S. bachelor's institutions, according to a recent report by the Fulbright Foundation. (Read more.)
Student essayist is hooked on history
William Allen '09, a political science major, has contributed an essay to a new book about Harriet Wilson, an indentured servant in Milford, N.H., during the mid-1800s. Wilson, who is believed to be the first African American woman novelist, holds a special fascination for Allen, who is also from Milford. (Read more.)
PCs for the Philippines
Four Wheaton students hope to establish a computer clinic for an underfunded rural school in the Philippines this January, and they're asking for help from the Wheaton community. (Read more.)
FACULTY FOCUS
An 'American' translation of a Latin classic
Professor of Classics Joel C. Relihan has produced a new translation of The Golden Ass, by Apuleius. Relihan's version of the second-century classic is not only learned, it's also lively, readable and fun. (Read story.)
ALUMNI NEWS
Chocolate, anyone?
Now that we have your attention, be sure to check out the new nutrition and recipe book from Joyce Romanoff Schneider '63 and her husband Robert G. Schneider, M.D., The Cardiologist's Wife's Chocolate Too! Diet: No Sugar, No Fat and Luscious. And they're not kidding. (Read story.)
Honoring achievement
There's still time to nominate that special individual for next year's Alumnae/i Achievement Awards, which celebrate Wheaton graduates who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, to their professions and to Wheaton. Please submit your completed forms to Wheaton's Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving, Wheaton College, Norton, MA 02766 by November 29, 2007. Forms are available here as Word documents.
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Homecoming 2007
The autumn foliage was a brilliant backdrop for Wheaton's annual family and alumnae/i weekend in October. (View photo and Homecoming gallery.)
ATHLETICS
Field hockey honors for Wheaton athletes
Three Wheaton field hockey players have earned all-region honors from the National Field Hockey Coaches Association, which has named the trio to the New England East Region first team. (Read more.)
