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D3 Men: Wheaton set to host 2nd annual Cushing Cup - New England Soccer Journal

This Saturday, Wheaton College Men's Soccer will host the second annual Cushing Cup. The event is in honor of legendary head coach Matt Cushing, who passed away in August 2017. Cushing patrolled the Wheaton sidelines for 23 years, compiling a 328-113-43 overall record and 83-24-11 mark in the New England Men's and Women's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). https://bit.ly/3tSykCv

D3 Men: Wheaton set to host 2nd annual Cushing Cup - New England Soccer Journal The Wheaton College men's soccer team will host the second annual Cushing Cup in honor of legendary coach Matt Cushing.

WheaFarm: Wheaton College Community Garden just seeded their first round of produce! Next up: spring cleaning to prep for those new sprouts.

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32nd Annual Martin Lecture in Religion: Making Sense of Vajrayāna Buddhist Meditation Practices

Michael Sheehy ’98, a scholar of Tibetan Buddhism, will present this year's Annual Martin Lecture on March 30. Sheehy is a research assistant professor in religious studies and the director of scholarship at the Contemplative Sciences Center, University of Virginia. https://bit.ly/36AIRJt.

32nd Annual Martin Lecture in Religion: Making Sense of Vajrayāna Buddhist Meditation Practices Join us for this presentation by Michael Sheehy ’98, a research assistant professor in religious studies and the director of scholarship at the Contemplative Sciences Center, University of Virginia.

Winternship round-up

The winter break afforded many students the time to gain hands-on experience in their fields of choice. Maggie Whitcomb ’23, Abigail Gangl ’23, Brianna Perrott ’23, Eve Caplan ’24 and Robert Allen ’22 shared their experiences and goals for the future in our winternship round-up. https://bit.ly/37Vdb1L

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Eight Earn NCAA Division III Women's Swimming All-America Second Team Honors https://bit.ly/3uedBIa

Yesterday was Mentored Academic Pathway (MAP) Day. Students met with their advisors and were able to participate in workshops and fun events like a succulent giveaway sponsored by Arts at Wheaton.

Photo credit: Elias Stevens '25

Sara Tamara Giraldo '24, Meghan Lambert '24 and Ben Cohen '22 spent their spring break learning all about food insecurity. They even addressed hunger in Wheaton's backyard by helping prepare and serve a meal at Food n' Friends Kitchen in Attleboro.

Pictured: Sara Tamara Giraldo '24 chopping carrots for the Alternative Spring Break cohort's meal prep with Food n' Friends Kitchen.

Happy 100th anniversary to Wallace Library! On March 22, 1922, campus dignitaries gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Madeleine Clark Wallace Library. https://bit.ly/3ixU5kg

Photo credit: Sandy Coleman

Happy first day of spring. We can't wait for campus to be in full bloom!

Friends and social entrepreneurs earn recognition

Aidan Travis ’22 and Gabe Childs Michael ’22 were selected as winners of the Ideation Awards 2022. Their social venture, Conifer Solar Solutions, aims to increase access to renewable energy through the sale of solar-powered thermoelectric cooling systems. https://bit.ly/36paxRe

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New Vice President for Finance and Administration

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Stackpoole, a professional with 30 years of experience in higher education management, as Wheaton’s new vice president for finance and administration. Roger comes to Wheaton from Le Moyne College in New York, where he has served as chief financial and administrative officer since 2006. https://bit.ly/3ilEYKK

New Vice President for Finance and Administration The appointment of Roger Stackpoole, a professional with 30 years of experience in higher education management, as Wheaton’s new vice president for finance and administration

Alumna praises Wheaton in Boston Globe

Christine Koh ’95 lauded her Wheaton education and its long-term impact on her personal and professional growth. She wrote that a successful college experience with positive outcomes boils down to how engaged students are in their classes and communities. https://bit.ly/3ii955K

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It's been nearly 62 years since Joan Logue '63 hosted a fundraiser in support of Black civil rights activists arrested for passive resistance sit-ins at lunch counters. The event raised $257 (about $2,437 in today's dollars), which was sent to Rev. Ralph Abernathy in Montgomery, Alabama. This Women's History Month, we're honoring Joan and the many Wheaton women who have made a difference through their activism.

Pictured: Joan Logue '63 (center right) surrounded by her classmates outside of the Chapel at the culmination of their fundraising campaign.

Planning the path ahead

Roxy Azari ’10 has a message for seniors embarking on their post-graduation journey: your personal story can unlock career opportunities. Azari was one of 26 alumni who dispensed advice to seniors as they begin to wrap up their Wheaton education. https://bit.ly/37uUXEf

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'I’m doing what museums are supposed to do'

Carolina Kaufman ’98, director of education and engagement at The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums recruited a group of women to participate in a webinar series that examined the untold stories of Black, Latino, Middle Eastern and Indigenous women during the suffrage movement. https://bit.ly/3tNU8Ob

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The woman who reshaped maths

Hilda Geiringer fled Nazi Germany to face a new challenge: being accepted in academia. She was the first woman to teach applied mathematics at a German university and went on to teach at Wheaton from 1944-1959. Her story was covered by BBC in 2019 and we're sharing it again today in honor of her incredible life and legacy. https://bbc.in/2PONXas

The woman who reshaped maths She fled the Nazis, only to face a new challenge: being accepted in academia.

If you are on or near campus, you're invited to join the Wheaton Institute for the Interdisciplinary Humanities (WIIH) for tonight's event with Carlos Andrés Gómez. Carlos is a Colombian-American activist, award-winning poet and performer. https://bit.ly/34ydNt6

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we're reflecting on our nearly 188 years of championing women's education.

Putting cross-cultural connections to work

A new Visiting Entrepreneur lecture series is launching this week with a focus on mindfulness and Japanese culture. The series will be led by Pabel Delgado, one of Wheaton’s two social entrepreneurs in residence and features Kana Hattori as the first visiting entrepreneur. https://bit.ly/3tykSSK

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Joe Wilson Jr.: The Leading Man - Rhode Island Monthly

Joe Wilson Jr., Assistant Professor and Artist-In-Residence of Theatre and Dance was interviewed by Rhode Island Monthly about his work at Trinity Repertory Company and The Gamm Theatre. https://bit.ly/3HIGtNi

Joe Wilson Jr.: The Leading Man - Rhode Island Monthly Let’s start at the beginning. Where did you grow up? I grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. All of my family is mostly still there. My parents left after For the Rhode Island actor, educator and activist, all the world's a stage - one he's trying to mend and mold through the power of art.

Model UN team wins award at conference

Wheaton College Model United Nations brought home another win for skillful problem-solving at the 2021 Cornell International Affairs Conference. The team won the Best Large Delegation award, the highest honor given to delegations with 10 or more members. Additionally, five team members won individual awards at the conference. https://bit.ly/3MhuoCi

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Judith Garcia '13 just announced her run for Massachusetts State Representative in the new 11th Suffolk District. In 2015, she was elected to the Chelsea City Council, the first Honduran American ever to serve there, where she has been reelected for four straight terms. https://bit.ly/3vDcDHK

Yesterday, the Centers for Religious and Spiritual Life, Social Justice and Community Impact and UWC Davis House hosted a Vigil for Peace in the midst of the loss of life and continued violence in Ukraine. Community members came together to reflect and speak with members of Davis International House who shared resources for those looking to get involved with advocacy and action.

📸: Sophie Waters '23

'It’s an extraordinary field'

Last fall, Min Jung Kim ’92 became the first female director of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Kim, who was born in Seoul, is the first female, first immigrant and first person of color appointed as director in the institution’s 142-year history. https://bit.ly/3hMcw4J

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: Congratulations to a school-record nine @wheatonswimdive Women who qualified to compete at the 2022 @ncaaswimdive Championships. The four-day meet will take place from March 16-19 in Indianapolis, Indiana!

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Study abroad takes off again

For many students, the study abroad experience is a cornerstone of their college education. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, many of our study abroad programs—which encompasses more than 100 programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and beyond—were put on hold. As some pandemic restrictions lifted, 21 students spent their fall 2021 semesters abroad. https://bit.ly/3C2OZp7

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Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Rises: Inside ‘The Rings of Power’

Professor Michael Drout was recently quoted in a Vanity Fair article about the upcoming Lord of the Rings series, "The Rings of Power." https://bit.ly/3Ho9v4N

Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Rises: Inside ‘The Rings of Power’ One show to rule them all—the first look at a billion-dollar saga set thousands of years before J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendary trilogy.

The upside of scientific failure

Learning to persevere through inevitable failure is part of what it means to be a scientist, and something Associate Professor of Biology Jennifer Lanni makes sure to impart in her courses. Her recent article for the journal Science talks about why it’s important for students to perform experiments that have the potential to fail. https://bit.ly/3pjPJRU

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Next month, Wheaton College Athletics will be sending its largest contingent of swimmers to the NCAA Championship in the college's history. Congratulations to all!

Women's Swimming & Diving Sends Eight to NCAA Championship https://bit.ly/3t5hFKb

A new voice in local politics

Shamar Mahon ’20 was recently elected as the youngest member of Bloomfield, Connecticut's town council. “The race was very exciting. I was the underdog. I put in a lot of hard work and long hours and was relieved that the effort paid off. And that’s just the beginning. There is a lot more to be done,” said Mahon, who majored in political science at Wheaton. https://bit.ly/33QjXV4

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The authors of "Loving: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850-1950" visited campus for a special Valentine's Day authors chat.

📸: Elias Stevens '25

DaCorte Named the 2021-22 NEWMAC Women's Swimming & Diving Swimmer of the Year https://bit.ly/34UXSoN

A gift of kindness addresses unexpected expenses

A fund established by M. Judith McNamara Bland ’62 and her husband, Bob, continues to help students with unanticipated costs. Originally established in 2015 as an emergency fund, the Marjorie Judith McNamara Bland ’62 Emergency Discretionary Endowed Fund was recently endowed in her honor. https://bit.ly/3I7iZm6

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MLK Jr. Legacy Awards presented at celebration

Justin Martinez ’22 and Professor M. Gabriela Torres were presented with MLK Jr. Legacy Awards in honor of their service and leadership. The awards are presented to a student and faculty or staff member whose actions help our campus community live in a manner that is equitable, inclusive and consistent with King’s values. https://bit.ly/3H6lROV

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Last week's activities fair was a success! It was great seeing everyone out and about on the Dimple.