Stay Connected Virtually
The Office of Alumni Relations and Parent & Family Engagement are here to support Wheaton community members with this collection of online resources has been curated to provide our community members information, entertainment, and a way for the college to help you stay connected.
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Faculty Research Talks & Virtual Presentations
Watch Past Presentations
Spring 2024
Abbey Lincoln’s Spiritual Roots
Presenter: Ada McKenzie Thomas, Asst. Professor of English
Invisible Invaders: The Impact of Non-Indigenous Parasites on Global Shellfish Aquaculture
Presenter: Andrew Davinack, Asst. Professor of Biology
Cuisine and Cultural Appropriation: The Case of Palestinian and Israeli Food Tourism
Presenter: Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, Professor of Religion
Want your child to be a strong reader? Prioritize social-emotional learning
Presenter: Alessandra Ward, Asst. Professor of Education
Resources can be found here
Celebrating Wheaton Women Virtual Panel
Moderated by: Katelyn Brewer ’07
Featuring: Jennifer Chase-Corwin ’97, S’00, Ryann Galloway Tacha ’07, and Caitly Reynoso ’19
Marriage as a Path to Freedom for Enslaved Women in the Early Middle Ages
Presenter: Sarah Christensen, Brown/Wheaton Faculty Fellow, History Department
View the presentation slides
Artificial Intelligence in our world: chatGPT and more…
Presenter: Mark LeBlanc, Chair, Computer Science
Fall 2023
Leveraging Collective Doubt for Collaborative Learning
Presenter: Sara Donaldson, Assistant Professor of Education
Damages Denied: The Impact of ERISA’s Statutory Design on Patients’ Access to Health Care
Presenter: Miranda Yaver, Assistant. Professor of Political Science
Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom Format in Quantitative and Non-Quantitative Business Courses – A Meta-Analysis
Presenter: Leanna Lawter, Associate Professor of Business & Management
Healing Dakota: A Story of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Working Dogs
Presenter: Kathy Morgan, Associate Professor of Psychology
Spring 2023
Rationing By Inconvenience: The Scope and Impact of Health Coverage Denials in the U.S. (video)
Presenter: Miranda Yaver, Assistant. Professor of Political Science
The Sands of Iceland Meet the Snows of Enceladus: The (literal) pit falls of planetary science. (video)
Presenter: Geoff Collins, Professor of Geology and Emily Martin, ’06, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Discussing Chat GPT: Questions and Possibilities for Our Writing Futures (video)
Presenter: Lisa Lebduska, Professor of English, Director of College Writing
View the Questions and Possibilities for our Writing Futures Powerpoint
Writing in Exile: A Medieval’s Mother’s Manifesto (video)
Presenter: Dana M. Polanichka, Associate Professor of History
Learning Behind the Prison Walls: Wheaton’s First Inside-Out Course (video)
Presenter: Karen McCormack, Professor of Sociology and Christina Riggs Romaine, Assoc. Professor of Psychology
Race Talk During the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Emerging Adults’ Critical Consciousness and Racial Identity in Context (video)
Presenter: Ursula Moffitt, Asst. Professor of Psychology
LyonsLink
LyonsLink is a networking platform that connects Wheaton students, alumni and faculty virtually. Whether you’re reaching out for career advice, promoting your small business, or connecting in groups based on Wheaton shared interests, LyonsLink is your place to make things happen.
Parent and Families Volunteer Opportunities
Wheaton parents and families are honored members of the community and valued partners who help the College fulfill its liberal arts mission. There are many ways you can engage during your student’s years at Wheaton and we invite you to explore to see what suits you best.
Parents Advisory Council
A collaborative workgroup comprised of Wheaton educators, administrators and parents who ensure educational excellence for students and ensure that parents have a voice on campus regarding the student experience.
Parent Ambassadors
A subcommittee of the Parents Advisory Council, commit to hosting and participating in events in support of admissions and advancement. Ambassadors amplify college messaging and serve as mentors to prospective parents in the college admissions cycle and promote broad annual participation in the Parents Fund.
Wheaton Fund Volunteer Opportunities
Engage With Us
Recognize a classmate or fellow alumna/us
Nominate for an Award
The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes the hard work and dedication of individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, distinguished career accomplishments, or volunteer service to Wheaton.
Share Alumni News With Us
The Alumni Relations team and the Alumni Board of Directors are asking you to share interesting news and stories about yourself or fellow alumni.
Fun and Games
Color in Roary!
Download Roary and showcase your Wheaton Pride by sharing your completed art on social media!
Wheaton Puzzle
Looking for a new puzzle to complete? Try out our online Wheaton puzzle, of an iconic campus spot.
Wheaton Pumpkin Stencils
Show your Wheaton Spirit and download these logos for you and your family to carve into pumpkins this fall!
Wheaton BINGO!
Let’s see how many community members can get BINGO! Share your completed BINGO cards on social media.
Share on social media how much fun you are having with Wheaton’s Fun & Games by using #WheatonMA with your posts!
Update Your Contact Information
Don’t miss out on important communications about what is happening on campus and events in your area. The majority of information is sent via email, so please make sure we have your email address correct.
To update your information, you can submit our Wheaton Alumni Contact Update Form (Google Form), email us at [email protected] or call us at 508-286-8207.