Category: News
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Five prominent alums speak at Sociology Career Panel
On Thursday, April 2nd, the Sociology Department held its 3rd Sociology Alumnae/i Career Panel where five former Wheaton students talked about their career paths and experiences in this field of study. The panel was followed by a dinner that gave students opportunities to talk with the alumnae in an informal setting. Professor of Sociology, Karen…
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Fifth Annual “Sweats to Suits” provides networking opportunity for seniors
On Friday, April 3rd, the Filene Center hosted its fifth annual ‘Sweats to Suits’ senior event. Focused on informative seminars and networking opportunities, Sweats to Suits started in 2006 under the name “Beyond the Bubble” and has grown in the last few years with a record number of students and alums participating in this year’s…
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What is… Atomic Learning?
Several campus locations such as Balfour Hood and the library have recently added life-size cutouts that feature well-known characters such as Dumbledore, Austin Powers and the cast of the Big Bang Theory. These advertise Atomic Learning or AL, which is the name of Wheaton’s online training provider. Director of Technology, Sue Morgado, said that AL…
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Wheaton warmly welcomes accepted students
The first ‘Welcome to Wheaton Day’ was recently held on Friday, April 10th. On this day, the college hosted nearly 1,000 people in the form of prospective students and their families. Prior to the event, there was some concern expressed by current students as to how such a large number of visitors could be supported….
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Angelo’s picks for All-Wheaton intramural basketball team
PG – Jake Battipaglia ’15 A premier ball handler who can knock down shots from anywhere on the court. Battipaglia has unlimited range on his shot and can take games over offensively when he is on his game. Along with being a sharpshooter, Battipaglia’s ability to set teammates up for easy baskets is what sets…
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Wheaton synchronized swimming continues top-10 streak, places 5th at championships
The Wheaton synchronized swimming team finished in a tie for fifth place at the U.S. Collegiate Championships at the McCorkle Aquatic Pavilion at Ohio State University. The team concluded the competition with their best finish since the 2001-02 season with 50.5 points to rank in the top ten for the 27th consecutive season at the…
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“Welcome to Wheaton Day” will bring unprecedented number of visitors, says Admission; scheduling, logistics changes for students
The Office of Admission expects nearly 1,000 people to descend on the Wheaton College campus this week as it prepares for a massive spring open house for accepted students. Thef first annual “Welcome to Wheaton Day” will allow accepted students to interact with Wheaton community members and learn more about student-run clubs, academic departments and…
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Hindle Auditorium overflows as Roosevelt Institute hosts fourth annual WheaTalks
On March 30, the Roosevelt Institute hosted the fourth annual WheaTalks in Hindle Auditorium. The popular lecture series began in 2012 with former Roosevelt Institute President Adin Lechner ’12, who was inspired by similar events in other universities. This year, the ten speakers covered a broad array of topics and brought an exceptional audience turnout….
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Service awards honor Goodman, snow removal team
One award recipient stood out among all the others at last week’s annual college Service Awards as the college honored Professor of Political Science Jay Goodman for 50 years of service to Wheaton College. Members of the Wheaton community gathered in the Balfour Atrium last Tuesday, March 30, for the annual college Service Awards. Besides…
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Students respond to new dining options
With Chase Dining Hall undergoing extensive renovations, Dining Services has had to find alternate dining options for students at peak meal times. Emerson Dining Hall, The Loft, and the Balfour-Hood Café have all expanded their hours and the types of food they offer. Additionally, a new addition to the dining venues is Wheaton’s food truck,…