May 2009
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COMMENCEMENT REUNION 2009
May 15-17
Celebrate the Class of 2009 at Wheaton's 174th Commencement, to be held in the Dimple at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. (No tickets required.) Reunion alums, we look forward to welcoming you back to campus. Take a look at who's coming, and join us for Wheaton's first "Green Reunion." (More information.)
CAMPUS NEWS
Fulbright Scholar to investigate stem cells
Biochemistry major Blair Rossetti '09 will participate in stem cell research as a 2009 Fulbright Scholar in the Netherlands. At Utrecht University, he will join one of the field's foremost research teams, whose work has great potential for future medical therapies. (Read more.)
A bridge to one another
Lily Mulcahy '09 found strength in an online community when she faced cancer at the age of 18. Now, as a Wheaton anthropology major, she has written an award-winning paper about the website. Her study reveals how young cancer survivers have reached out to one another through social networking online. (Read more.)
Found in translation
Two Wheaton students who studied literary translation last fall have published an article about an Iraqi translator whose life was endangered because of his work. (Read more.)
Classes of 1990 to 2008:
Stand Up 4 Wheaton!
The Class of 2009 did it--and now they're jumping into the pond. More than 97 percent of this year's seniors have made a gift to the Annual Fund, and they're calling in their chits. As promised, President Crutcher will jump into Peacock Pond, and the seniors are going with him. Did you graduate from Wheaton between 1990 and 2008? Well, have we got a deal for you! Make a gift to the Annual Fund, and your contribution will be matched 4 to 1 by a generous donor. Don't let those seniors show you up! (Stand Up 4 Wheaton now.)
Flu precautions on campus
There are no reported cases of swine flu on campus, but the college is taking important measures to keep our community healthy. (Read more.)
PHOTO OF THE MONTH
Happy Holi
Wheaton students celebrated the last day of classes and the coming of spring by observing the very colorful Hindu festival of Holi. (View photo.)
ATHLETICS
Athletes honored for dedication, character
Six Wheaton athletes were presented with awards for their leadership and commitment to their teams at the Athletics Department's annual banquet. (Read more.)
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