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Josephine “Josie” McFadden ’61

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The Lucy McFadden Teaching Laboratory and
The Bojan Hamlin Jennings Student/Faculty Research Laboratory

The summer before her senior year, Josephine “Josie” McFadden ’61 worked with Bojan Hamlin Jennings, now professor emerita of chemistry, doing research on ultrasound technology through a National Science Foundation grant. The experience was a memorable one for McFadden, who is a member of the President’s Commission. So memorable, in fact, that she asked to name a space—The Bojan Hamlin Jennings Student/Faculty Research Laboratory—in honor of her former professor. “She is an amazing woman,” says McFadden.

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James Karman P’01

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The Karman Family Student/Faculty Research Laboratory 

With 35 years in real estate investment, James Karman P’01 was a logical choice when President Ronald A. Crutcher was looking for a trustee resource to help with the planning and construction of the Mars Center for Science and Technology. Former CEO of Spaulding and Slye, a commercial real estate and investment management firm, Karman helped the college in the selection of the general contractor, offering advice and sitting in on meetings at every stage.

“The driving force for me was to get the facility built on time, within budget, and to have it fit well within the campus,” says Karman, a trustee since 2001 and father of Jennifer “Jen” Karman Kanyok ’01. “The building is more than just a science building. This is where the magic happens, where students and professors collaborate.” Karman believes the center will benefit the entire campus. “It’s no accident that it houses the campus café, and there are also plenty of study nooks throughout the building.”

Karman, who lives in Sudbury, Mass., visited the campus frequently throughout the construction process. But he is quick to point out that he was not alone. “I don’t want to take all the credit. I provided some experience and oversight. John Sullivan [director of business services at Wheaton] and Kevin Roffi [Wheaton project manager] were the heroes. They carried the ball,” he says.

In addition to giving his time and expertise, Karman contributed philanthropically to the project. The Karman Family research lab was named to commemorate his many contributions to the new science center.

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John Hazen White, Jr., P’10, P’12

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TACO/White Family Foundation Grand StaircaseTACO/White Family Foundation Grand Staircase and a study space

John Hazen White, Jr., P’10, P’12“I believe strongly in supporting and perpetuating the ability of young people to receive a high-quality liberal arts education,” says John Hazen White, Jr., P’10, P’12. “And Wheaton College certainly fulfills this mission.”

The TACO/White Family Foundation Study Space.

The TACO/White Family Foundation Study Space.

A Wheaton trustee since 2008 and father of John Hazen White ’10 and Benjamin Clark White ’12, this Rhode Island businessman believes in education. His commitment to education is reflected in his business as well as in his generous support for Wheaton.

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Child’s play, serious learning

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Preschoolers develop STEM literacy through everyday activities and play.

Two preschoolers, a boy and a girl, are playing with blocks at the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School on Wheaton’s campus. They are building a bridge. He steps back, examines the structure, and then consults with her before making changes.

What looks like ordinary play is so much more, according to Professor of Education Vicki Bartolini. In this case, she says, the youngsters are learning about engineering. “The structure is complex. They’re using physics concepts. They’re exploring the concept of gravity.”

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