Wheaton College Massachusetts Alumni Association

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Happy Independence Day, Wheaties! 🇺🇸

Make your gift! Your opportunity to help the Wheaton Fund reach their $5 million goal ends at 11:59 p.m. ET. Give now: http://bit.ly/2XoBiiC.

You can also donate using Venmo, just search @WheatonMA. Donate on PayPal by searching [email protected].

Make a gift, spread the word, and together we can fill in the map! We are looking for more Wheaton College Massachusetts community members across the globe to show their Wheaton pride.

Your gift is needed to fill in the map and reach the $5M Wheaton Fund goal by June 30! Give now: http://bit.ly/2XoBiiC.

Happy Pride Month from the Alumni Board of Directors!

Members of the ABD were on campus last weekend for their annual retreat. http://bit.ly/2IXbhip

Inspire Science

Meet Amanda Swanson ’19, one of the newest members of our alumni community. She turned her experience as a Biochemistry major and researcher into a job right after her graduation from Wheaton College Massachusetts.

You make successes like Amanda's happen every day at Wheaton. There are only three days left in the 2018-2019 fundraising year. Donate now to support student success: http://bit.ly/2XoBiiC.

We are making progress toward our crowdfunding goal! Learn more about our end-of-year campaign and how you can connect with Kneeco Hanton '21, a changemaker at Wheaton: http://bit.ly/2XstIDL.

The time is now to make your gift to Wheaton College Massachusetts! There is only one week remaining in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Your gift to Wheaton will lift up and inspire a new generation of students. Give online now: http://bit.ly/2XoBiiC.

You can also donate on Venmo and PayPal! Search @WheatonMA on Venmo and Wheaton College (Massachusetts) on PayPal.

Inspire Art

Meet Kneeco Hanton ’21, who proves that the current generation of students is thriving in Wheaton College Massachusetts' creative environment.

There are only 10 days left in the 2018-2019 fundraising year. Support students like Kneeco, who will greatly benefit from your collective generosity. Donate today: http://bit.ly/2XoBiiC.

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Jovon Ferguson '18 is working with Brooklyn Boatworks to help middle-schoolers with the hands-on learning of building sail boats, something he experienced growing up. https://nyti.ms/2XVkn4h

Makerspace

Invest in Wheaton College Massachusetts, a place inspiring a new generation to explore wherever their imagination takes them. Your contribution supports the creation and maintenance of state of the art facilities such as our Makerspace and the dreams that come along with it. Donate today: http://bit.ly/2NxLPiu!

Head over to Wheaton College Massachusetts and enter to win this Wheaton prize kit to make your summer even sweeter! ☀️

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

Welcome summer in Wheaton style. 🏖 We are giving away two summer kits.

Prize includes:
1 beach 🏖 towel
1 koozie/tumbler 🥤
1 W hat 🧢
2 Wheaton M&M’s for your ice cream 🍨

To win:

1. Share this post
2. Comment your class year/relationship to Wheaton on this photo (Class of 2023, parent of a student, friend etc.)

We will pick a winner on June 21, the first day of summer. ☀️

Registration for the 2019 LAC Golf Tournament is open! All proceeds benefit Wheaton College Massachusetts student-athletes. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/2MGPoHP.

Show your Wheaton pride at your local parade! We would love to send you a Pride Parade Package so you can represent Wheaton College Massachusetts at your local pride parade. Claim your pride package: http://www.cvent.com/d/hyqkfv.

Members of the Wheaton community gathered this past weekend at the Boston Pride Parade. Photos by David Laferriere.

This beautiful day is bringing up memories from reunion weekend. We just included additional photos from the luminaria lighting, reunion dance and more. Check 'em out!

A selection of photos from Wheaton College's 2019 reunion weekend.

Photos by Keith Nordstrom, Nicki Pardo and Ana Brenescoto ’15

Wheaton is heading up to Burlington, Vermont! Join Wheaton College Massachusetts alumni, current students, family and friends at the Vermont Lake Monsters Collegiate Night on Friday, June 14. Register and learn more: http://bit.ly/2EWPa9s.

2019 40 Under 40 - Washington Business Journal

The Washington Business Journal 2019 40 Under 40 list is out and Indira Henard ’03 was recognized for her work as Executive Director of the D.C. Rape Crisis Center. Congratulations, Indira! Read more about her accomplishments: http://bit.ly/2wrbCCM.

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It's the last day to register to join the Wheaton College Massachusetts community at the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8. It's also the last day to claim your Wheaton Pride Package if you aren't able to join us in Boston. We'll provide everything you need to show your Wheaton pride at your local parade. Register or claim your Wheaton Pride Package: http://bit.ly/2JFZ3MN.

Congratulations! Over Commencement Reunion Weekend, Adar Cohen ’04 and Betty Reardon ’51 received Alumni Achievement Awards in recognition of their work as professional advocates for peace. The Alumni Achievement Awards, presented by the Alumni Board of Directors, recognize the hard work and dedication of individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, distinguished career accomplishments or volunteer service to Wheaton College Massachusetts. Read more about Cohen and Reardon's accomplishments: http://bit.ly/2K507Jo.

It's almost Pride Month! Join the Wheaton College Massachusetts community at this year's Boston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8. If you aren't able to join us in Boston, we would love to send you a Pride Package so you can show your Wheaton pride at your local parade. All we ask is for you to share your photos with us or on social media using #WHEATONMAPRIDE.

The deadline to register for your Pride Package is Friday, May 31. Register now: http://bit.ly/2JFZ3MN.

A selection of photos from Wheaton College's 2019 reunion weekend.

Photos by Keith Nordstrom, Nicki Pardo and Ana Brenescoto ’15

A selection of photos from Wheaton College's 2019 reunion weekend.

Photos by Keith Nordstrom, Nicki Pardo and Ana Brenescoto ’15

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A selection of photos from Wheaton College's 184th Commencement.

Photos by Keith Nordstrom and Nicki Pardo

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Here’s to the Class of 2019! May you all find joy & success in whatever you do! Remembering this day in 1977 fondly. Wheaton MA ROCKS!! 👨🏻‍🎓🎓👩🏼‍🎓

One step closer to graduation 🎓. Members of the Class of 2019 planted their class tree near Peacock Pond earlier today. Join us in welcoming them to the Wheaton College Massachusetts Alumni Association!

Arts at Wheaton

Exciting goings-on this week as a new more permanent installation of “Beyond the Rain” takes form on campus. Professor Kelly Goff and artist Maia Hay ‘20 have been working hard with a dedicated group of friends and family to have the sculpture in place in time for Commencement Reunion weekend. #publicart #wheatonma #artsatwheaton Wheaton College Massachusetts

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Seniors and their faculty advisors dress up and deliver their honors thesis to the registrar marking the 21st year of this fun and geeky parade.

Happy hoop rolling! The Senior Hoop Roll was yesterday and the Class of 2019 really got the hang of it. Next up: the President's Champagne Toast and Senior Class Ball.

What are your favorite memories from senior week?

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Associate Professor of Mathematics Rachelle DeCoste delivered the address, “Doubt and Belonging," at Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 2. The annual event honored the achievements of graduating seniors and underclassmen.

Congratulations! HBA - Healthcare Businesswomen's Association 2019 Woman of the Year, Sharon Callahan '84 celebrated her new title at the HBA's annual meeting on Thursday. Callahan was recognized for her work championing diversity and inclusion as CEO of TBWA\World Health and chief client officer at Omnicom Health Group. http://bit.ly/2FWOvWR

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Wheaton students celebrated the last day of classes for the spring semester with a colorful tradition: Holi. Based on a Hindu tradition, the Festival of Colors has been held annually on Chapel Field since 2006. Students wear white and throw colored powder and water at one another.

Photos by Kevin "Joey" Batson '19

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A distinguished researcher and teacher whose scholarship examines issues at the intersection of business and society has been appointed to serve as the inaugural Diana Davis Spencer Professor of Social Entrepreneurship. http://bit.ly/2VHe1aX

Men's rugby alumni reunited last month for a dinner with President Hanno. At the dinner, it was announced that several rugby alumni came together to establish an endowed scholarship fund at Wheaton. We're so grateful for their continued engagement and support! Learn how you can stay engaged at Wheaton College Massachusetts: https://wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Pay It Forward Challenge. Gifts are still being processed, but the donor and dollar goals were met - and exceeded! 🥳

Alumni support is truly priceless. Thank you to everyone who joined together to pay it forward to today's Wheaton College Massachusetts students.

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Wheaton Playwright-in-Residence and Professor of English Charlotte Meehan collaborated with Elliott “Eli” Mazzola ’09 to stage multimedia theatre production that provides a jarring reminder of the pervasive sexual harassment and systemic misogyny in American culture. http://bit.ly/2GwqAxi

Pay It Forward Final Day

We need your participation to hit 700 donors by midnight! There are three hours left in the Pay It Forward Challenge and we need just 38 more donors to reach our goal. Give now to double your impact and help us secure an additional $70,000 for Wheaton College Massachusetts: https://wheacandoit.wheatoncollege.edu/g/givingdays.

Pay It Forward Finale

Today is the last day to participate in the Pay It Forward $70,000 Challenge matching all gifts dollar-for-dollar. Give today and the impact of your gift will be doubled. Make your gift: https://wheacandoit.wheatoncollege.edu/g/givingdays!

Alumni in the Boston and Philadelphia areas - keep an eye out for two exciting June events coming to your inbox this week.

The Greater Boston Wheaton Club is planning a Boston By Foot stroll and the Philadelphia and Princeton Club is heading to the Adventure Aquarium! Check out more upcoming alumni events and stay tuned for events in your area: https://wheatoncollege.edu/alumni/alumni-events/.

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Elizabeth Faulkner '21 recreated this photo that her late grandmother, Joan (Hills) Faulkner '53, took outside of Kilham in 1949. #WheatonMA1953 #WheatonMA2021

Today is Pay It Forward Day! Our celebration is dedicated to the idea that one act of generosity sets off a ripple of kindness that changes lives. Your participation will provide numerous possibilities for today's Wheaton students. Make your gift today and experience the ripple effect: https://wheacandoit.wheatoncollege.edu/g/givingdays.

Pay It Forward Challenge

The challenge is on! It's day three of the Pay It Forward Challenge and we are a third of the way towards our goal of 700 donors to secure an additional $70,000. Which decade will achieve their goal of 100 donors first? Contribute to help your class get ahead: https://wheacandoit.wheatoncollege.edu/g/givingdays.

PS: the decade to beat are alumni of 2010-2019, who are currently at 64% of their goal!

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Boston Pride Parade is scheduled for June 8. If you are not able to join us in Boston, we would love to send you a Pride Package so you can show your Wheaton Pride in your local parade. All we ask is for you to share your photos with us. #WheatonMAPride http://ow.ly/uNz930otWaB

Pay It Forward Kick-Off

Breaking news from Wheaton! The #WheatonMA Pay It Forward Challenge is on! Between today and April 30, your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $70,000 by anonymous Wheaton community members! Donate now: https://wheacandoit.wheatoncollege.edu/g/givingdays.

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Click through for more photos and interviews from Emerson House's 25th-anniversary celebration.

Twenty-five years after its founding, Emerson House carries on its legacy as a living-learning community for women with a passion for activism and a focus on feminist, womanist and intersectional issues. http://bit.ly/2GyhxvU

We hope our celebrating alumni, their family and friends, have a very happy Easter!

📸: Jasmine ‘21

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These beauties are here for a couple of weeks, we had to share with you. 🌸

Attention local alumni! Next week, join the Greater Boston Wheaton Club (GBWC) for a discussion with Khadeejah Muheto ’18 from The WIN Hub and current Wheaton College Massachusetts students participating in the WIN Hub Student Pitch Contest this spring. Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/2uHPbIN.