Readers, As we noted in the Wire several weeks ago, Wheaton has begun a new strategic planning process to solidify its goals for the next five years. But what, exactly, is strategic planning? Why should students care if all of us plan to be gone within five years anyway? A strategic plan is essentially a […]
Wheaton has recently made great changes regarding its approach to fostering diversity and tolerance throughout the college. The new initiative and council is called CID (the Council on Inclusion and Diversity) and will replace the old board of the PACIE (President’s Action Committee on Inclusion Excellence). Both President Dennis Hanno and Associate Dean Raquel Ramos […]
Despite freezing temperatures, Wheaton students crowded into Mary Lyon last Friday night dressed in formal attire for The Fanciest Show. Featuring a variety of bands and performers from the Wheaton music community, The Fanciest Show showcased the talents of the Wheaton Music Co-Op. Students milled around and chatted casually as the evening kicked off, sampling […]
On Feb. 17, Provost Linda Eisenmann stated via email that snowstorms had caused the college to cancel classes on two Mondays, a Tuesday and a Wednesday. She announced that a missed Monday would be rescheduled for afternoons of either Friday, March 20 or 27. Eisenmann wrote that since Wheaton does not have “built-in snow days […]
The Theatre Department’s main stage production, ‘What Happens When’ will open on April 9. The play is only one of the components of a grant awarded to the college in 2012 from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women. This $300,000.00 grant was awarded to the college over the course of three years […]
The education minor was infamous at Wheaton for being one of the most rigorous minors to complete. At the start of this year, it was turned into a major. Erika Prince, ’15, states, “Double majoring is very common.” She is currently completing a double major, as is Michelle Menacho ’17. Menacho points out the benefits […]
One of the most elite collegiate synchronized swimming programs in the country, the Wheaton Synchronized Swimming team, recently placed first against Boston University and Smith College at the Wheaton Invitational in Balfour Natatorium. The team won out all four routine events deservedly, honoring them with first place at the invitational. “There is definitely a lot […]
On Feb. 6, after traveling thousands of miles, five students from Bhutan arrived at Wheaton for a two-week exchange program. Since 2009, Wheaton has been the only college in the United States to offer such a program and the eighth group of students will be sent to Royal Thimphu College (RTC) this semester. This is […]
Recently, there has been major debate regarding the word “feminism.” For some, the word is a source of empowerment, yet others find it annoying in spite of not having a strong problem with it. For many, however, the word fills them with rage. “Feminist” was voted the Most Annoying Word of 2014 in a poll […]
The men’s and women’s track and field teams find themselves fast approaching the end of the indoor season. The schedule has been competitive, racing against some of the top teams in New England and other regions, though Wheaton has been up to the challenge. Coaches Dave Cusano, Kim Spence ’04, and Karl Mader ’12 have […]