Q: How often can I send information for Class Notes?

Class notes can be submitted to your class secretary any time you have current or “new” news to report. Tell that individual about:

  • Your professional accomplishments, including a new job or promotion
  • Your academic achievements, including a new degree or certification
  • Your personal milestones, including marriages, births and deaths

Please limit your news to events that have happened in the past year, and note that the information you send may be edited due to space limitations. We also ask that you be patient. Because of the long lead time for publication, the news you submit may not appear for one or two issues.

Q: Where should I send my Class Notes updates?

Send updated news to the contact information listed in the Magazine for your class secretary. Or you can send an email to [email protected], and we’ll make sure your class secretary receives your news.

Q: I submitted something to my class secretary, but it was never printed. What should I do?

You can try contacting your class secretary again or you can email the information to [email protected] and we will make sure your class secretary gets the news.

Q: How do I submit a picture for the Class Notes section?

Digital photos (preferred): To submit a digital photo, attach it to an email message addressed to [email protected].
Click here for complete guidelines on taking and submitting digital photos.

Photographic prints: We accept all sizes of photographs, but we prefer them to be at least 4×6 inches in size. Mail your photos: Wheaton Magazine, Wheaton College, Norton, MA 02766. (Copies only; we cannot return photos.)

For all photos: Please supply a brief description of the event and all the names and class years of the alumni who appear in the picture.

Please note: The photos you send to the Magazine must be sharp and clear. Photos that are out of focus, or that have harsh shadows, over-exposed areas, or “red-eyed” subjects, may not be usable. Often we receive more photos than we can use in any one issue. When this happens, we will select photos that represent a variety of class years and timely events.

Q: Whom do I contact to notify the college of an alumni or family member’s death?

The college appreciates receiving notification of the death of any member of the Wheaton community. Deaths should be reported to Alumni Relations at 508-286-8207 during business hours or by email at [email protected].

If you have a personal remembrance or testimonial for a deceased classmate, you’re welcome to send those to the magazine or your class secretary. These sentiments will be incorporated into Class Notes as the class secretary sees fit and as space allows.

Q: I have moved. How do I update my personal information at Wheaton?

You can report changes of address to Alumni Relations at 508-286-8207 or send an email to [email protected].

Q: I have an idea that I think is publication-worthy. Should I submit the idea to Wheaton Magazine?

Yes. We are always interested in your ideas for feature articles or profiles of alumni. Send your suggestions to [email protected].

Q: Can you help me locate a former classmate from Wheaton?

If you wish to contact a former classmate, contact Alumni Relations at 508-286-8207 or [email protected] or search for classmates on our networking platform, LyonsLink.

Please direct questions about this document to [email protected].