Category: News
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Snowfall hampers removal process
With an unprecedented amount of snowfall this winter, the task of its removal and clean up was undertaken by combined efforts of the Grounds Department, Public Safety and the Communications Office. Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Kate Kenny, said that her role was that of a messenger, while the grounds crew…
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At Sociology & Anthropology Symposium, seniors show off yearlong research
Despite having to contend with one of the many snow storms Wheaton has experienced this semester, the Woolley Room in Mary Lyon Hall was packed with people during the 33rd Annual Sociology and Anthropology Senior Symposium. Hosted on the 28th and 29th of January, this event gives Sociology and Anthropology majors a chance to present…
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New England Patriots get job done for fourth Super Bowl Championship
The Super Bowl, one of America’s premier sporting events, brings millions of viewers together around the nation to watch the two best teams in the National Football League battle it out to determine the world champion. Boston natives know all about victory. However, they are also very familiar with defeat. When it comes to the…
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That’s a wrap: Curtain closes on Sophomore Symposium
“As a sophomore you have garnered the power gained from successfully meeting challenges … to make decisions impacting your next two years and perhaps the rest of your professional lives. If you take advantage of the resources provided here … at Wheaton you would be prepared to lead a wonderfully intricate world because you are…
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Swimming and Diving heads to Miami, prepares for NEWMAC
As New England days became shorter and bleaker, the Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams packed their bags for sunny Miami in preparation for a week of team bonding and intense training. The teams, who are both over .500 despite a tough schedule, used the time to prepare for the upcoming Wheaton Invitational and…
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Men’s and Women’s Basketball continue 2014-15 campaigns
Although the Wheaton women’s and men’s basketball teams have had two very different types of seasons thus far, both teams have been fighting to win games. The experienced women’s team has a 13-6 overall record, 9-2 in conference, while the men’s team has a 4-14 overall record, 1-7 in conference, during a rebuilding year with…
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Committee starts work on five-year strategic plan
In October 2006, the Wheaton Board of Trustees formally endorsed ‘Wheaton 2014: Transforming Lives to Change the World’ under former president, Ronald Crutcher. As the timeline for this strategic plan comes to a conclusion, a planning committee has already begun discussions for a new five-year strategic plan. Professor of Mathematics Thomas Ratliff, co-chair of this…
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Furgal departs Public Safety; reasons are still unclear
Over the winter break, Charles Furgal departed from Wheaton, vacating his position as director of Public Safety. For the time being, Jackie Michalowski will take over as the interim director. However, the reason for Furgal’s departure is something that the Public Safety office has declined to share. After a twelve-year tenure as the director of…
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Former Bryant U staffer to head Disability Services
There is a new addition to the Filene Center for Academic Advising & Career Services. Sally Riconscente is the new Associate Dean for Access Services and Academic Support. This new position was established after the departure of Eileen Bellemore, the former Coordinator for Disability Services. Dean Riconscente is available to meet with students to discuss…
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McCaffrey Kenny drops the “interim,” assumes permanent Dean position
Wheaton College President Dennis Hanno announced in December that Kate McCaffrey Kenny would assume the role of Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students. Kenny, formerly Kate McCaffrey, served in the top student affairs post last summer and fall in an interim capacity while a national search was conducted to find a successor…