2010 December 24 Image of the Week
"We call it family dinner and it happens every Tuesday night," wrote Stephanie Solari '09 in her note accompanying this week's image. "A group of our friends, mostly Wheaton alums, meet at 7:15 and cook something different each week."
Added Stephanie, "We've made some great memories from our time spent in the kitchen as well as around the table. We're sort of a 'hybrid' group—many of us didn't know each other very well during our time at Wheaton but since graduating have become good friends...We have a great time talking, hanging out, and playing games after dinner; it's so fun!
"This past week, after dinner, we had a gingerbread house-making competition. We were split into teams and judged with criteria we came up with on the spot. The top two houses are shown here, and one of them is Blanchard!"
Front row: Stephanie Solari '09, Adam Caciano '09, Lisa Delamarter '08, Amber McGregor '08, Lucy Solorzano '09.
Back row: David Harper '09, Graham Day '09, Tyler Tavares '09, Shannon Cooney '11, Carolina Brandao.
"Regulars" missing from the photo: Robbie Myers '09, Amy Schock '09, Tyler Keith '09, and Wheaton friends Meagan Shannon and Lauren Padgett.
2010 December 17 Image of the Week (1 of 2)
Christmas decorations at Wheaton can be intentional, as shown in this week's images.
"Yesterday, Perry Mastodon's Christmas hat was placed on his head," wrote Geology Department staff member Jamie Selander, who sent in the upper photo of Wheaton's venerable Mammut americanum. "Perry looks especially charming in his new home in the Science Center." The photo was taken by Stephen Moshier, Professor of Geology.
And from the Facilities Management department, staff member Cindy Daffara sent the lower image with the note, "'O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely is your faucet'—or at least that's how it's done in the Facilities Management front office. Look closely at what we use to decorate our tree. It has been a tradition of decorating at Christmastime with 'All Things Physical Plant.' Our Christmas Tree is just one example of our 'creativity.'"
2010 December 17 Image of the Week (2 of 2)
Christmas decorations at Wheaton can be intentional, as shown in this week's images.
"Yesterday, Perry Mastodon's Christmas hat was placed on his head," wrote Geology Department staff member Jamie Selander, who sent in the upper photo of Wheaton's venerable Mammut americanum. "Perry looks especially charming in his new home in the Science Center." The photo was taken by Stephen Moshier, Professor of Geology.
And from the Facilities Management department, staff member Cindy Daffara sent the lower image with the note, "'O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, how lovely is your faucet'—or at least that's how it's done in the Facilities Management front office. Look closely at what we use to decorate our tree. It has been a tradition of decorating at Christmastime with 'All Things Physical Plant.' Our Christmas Tree is just one example of our 'creativity.'"
2010 December 10 Image of the Week
"The Community School of the Arts violin group, Con Fuoco, performed recently at Wheaton College during Family Weekend and at a basketball game," wrote Julie Mudge, the mother of CSA violinist Maggie Mudge, in her note accompanying this week's image.
Con Fuoco Violins is the newest auditioned performing ensemble of Wheaton's Community School of the Arts (CSA). Under the direction of CSA faculty member Sarah Lindquist '02, 11 advancing students from grade school through high school perform classical music, primarily, and their repertoire also includes Christmas favorites and a taste of other violin traditions.
This season Con Fuoco will perform at CSA concerts, at the Billy Graham Center Museum events on December 11 and 18, and in the local community.
2010 December 3 Image of the Week
Upon learning that Professor Bryan McGraw held a class session in the Wheaton Chick-fil-A parking lot as he and his children awaited the store's November 11 grand opening, we had to suggest that he send in a picture. Dr. McGraw complied.
"The class is PSCI 346, Ancient and Medieval Political Thought," noted Dr. McGraw. "We were discussing at that point Maimonides' Guide for the Perplexed."
The McGraws moved to Wheaton from Georgia, "where Chick-Fil-A is rather ubiquitous and my kids especially like to eat there. So when we heard that a CFA was opening in Wheaton, we thought it would be fun to camp out and get one of the 'First 100' prizes."
He added, "The class seemed pretty favorable to coming out (since I couldn't leave the parking lot for the 24 hours prior to the opening or I would lose my spot) and we had a quite nice discussion, though we were distracted by some game folks started playing in the parking lot and a car accident at the intersection of West Loop Road and Butterfield."
2010 November 26 Image of the Week
"Please find attached here a photo that has made me happy this term," wrote English Professor Brett Foster, who sent the image of "a fine group of Wheaton Shakespeareans with Anise and me before a recent performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater."
"We had just read the play in our English course, and so enjoyed the chance to compare our reading experience with the viewing of a professional production," noted Dr. Foster. "Other colleagues in the English department also like to connect texts from our classes with relevant shows or exhibits in Chicago. My dear theater colleagues also do this regularly."
2010 November 19 Image of the Week
The landscape at Wheaton has changed, as confirmed by this week's photo, captured by photographer Michael Hudson '89 as he circled over campus in a small plane one fine Sunday morning in October.
In the foreground is Wheaton's new Science Center, nestled comfortably between Jenks Hall and Coray Alumni Gymnasium—perhaps comfortably enough to belie to the first-time visitor how mammoth a transformation has been wrought over the spot.
2010 November 12 Image of the Week
"This picture comes from a recent visit to Ruth Padilla De Borst (Wheaton grad school grad) and her husband, James Padilla De Borst, in Costa Rica," notes Jennifer Ruppelt '11, who sent the photo in early October.
"At back left are [James Padilla De Borst], Remer Brinson '11, and Kevin Hughes '11; at front are [Ruth Padilla De Borst M.A. '87], Rachel Beveridge '11, and Jennifer Ruppelt '11."
Says Jennifer, "Remer, Kevin and I are HNGR interns in Nicaragua, and Rachel is studying in Costa Rica with Whitworth. We took advantage of our visit to San Jose, Costa Rica to hang out with Ruth and James. We enjoyed our time in their home, discussing theology, asking lots of questions, and playing a little ultimate frisbee, too."
2010 October 29 Image of the Week
"This picture is taken in Atlanta, at the Georgia Dome, after [Kansas City Chiefs linebacker] Andy Studebaker '08 finished playing a preseason game vs. the Atlanta Falcons," said Garrett Granberg '05, who sent the photo.
"Fellow Wheaton football players came to cheer on their fellow Thunder," added Garrett.
Pictured here (from left to right) are Shane Woodward '09, Dan Studebaker '07, Jeremy Chupp '07, Andy Studebaker '08, Tim Hardy '99, and Garrett Granberg '05.
2010 October 22 Image of the Week (1 of 2)
Autumn in Wheaton is beautiful, and this year's autumn has been exceptionally beautiful. As illustrated, Wheaton College students have seized the season.
"Here's a picture of my roommate, Bryce Walpus, taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather with the hammock we originally ordered to hang between our beds." wrote Drew Johnson '14, who sent in the photo. "The picture was taken outside of Fischer."
2010 October 22 Image of the Week
Autumn in Wheaton is beautiful, and this year's autumn has been exceptionally beautiful. As illustrated, Wheaton College students have seized the season.
Hsi Chin (Solomon) Tang, a graduate student in the Evangelism and Leadership program, was inspired to sketch outside, noting, "I drew this picture under a maple tree in front of Blanchard Hall."
2010 October 15 Image of the Week
Staff member Marilyn Enstrom '86 snapped this week's image outside her office in the Student Services Building (SSB) several balmy days ago.
"I thought this was humorous as I walked from SSB to Blanchard the other day," said Marilyn, "and observed Bruce Howard trying to make the most of our warm October week by having class on the lawn...complete with relay races!"
2010 October 1 Image of the Week
Stephen Tillman '11 sent the image of "four Wheaton roommates enjoying their Labor Day by jumping off of the sand dunes at Warren Dunes State Park in Michigan."
Pictured from left to right are Chris Small '11, Steve Tillman '11, Adam Aronson '11, and Peter Morton '11.
2010 September 24 Image of the Week
"Concluding an exciting inauguration week, Dr. and Mrs. Ryken were presented with Wheaton Thunder Football 'Ryken' jerseys by Dr. Tony Ladd, Athletic Director," wrote staff member Andrew Canavan, who sent the photo of the Rykens wearing their jerseys at the September 18 event.
"Both jerseys are appropriately designated #8 for the eighth President of Wheaton College. This was a highlight of the all-campus tailgate party prior to Saturday night's football game."
2010 September 17 Image(s) of the Week
At lunch time during inauguration week, President Ryken could be found at the cafeteria—behind the counter, serving up some of his favorite Bon Appétit offerings to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
On Wednesday our leader was stationed at the Taqueria, and the menu? Beef fajitas, sweet potato tamale bake, rice and beans, and steamed green beans.
2010 September 17 Image(s) of the Week
At lunch time during inauguration week, President Ryken could be found at the cafeteria—behind the counter, serving up some of his favorite Bon Appétit offerings to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
On Wednesday our leader was stationed at the Taqueria, and the menu? Beef fajitas, sweet potato tamale bake, rice and beans, and steamed green beans.
2010 September 17 Image(s) of the Week
At lunch time during inauguration week, President Ryken could be found at the cafeteria—behind the counter, serving up some of his favorite Bon Appétit offerings to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
On Wednesday our leader was stationed at the Taqueria, and the menu? Beef fajitas, sweet potato tamale bake, rice and beans, and steamed green beans.
2010 September 17 Image(s) of the Week
At lunch time during inauguration week, President Ryken could be found at the cafeteria—behind the counter, serving up some of his favorite Bon Appétit offerings to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
On Wednesday our leader was stationed at the Taqueria, and the menu? Beef fajitas, sweet potato tamale bake, rice and beans, and steamed green beans.
2010 September 10 Image of the Week
Each year, as part of Wheaton's Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) program, faculty members trek to locations around the globe in order to advise students.
One such faculty member is associate professor of biology Kristen Page, whose recent advisory visit with Andrew Kinzer '11 near Lake Natron, Tanzania afforded quite the opportunity for faculty-student collaboration.
"On my recent visit with HNGR intern, Andrew Kinzer '11, we spent some quality time (close to 5 hours) digging our vehicle out of the sand using camping bowls," says Dr. Page, who sent the photo. "Thankfully we had the bowls as there wasn't a shovel in the vehicle, and we hadn't seen another vehicle on this particular road for days."
2010 August 27 Image of the Week
"This picture captures the stellar tradition of great men leading Traber 2 as RAs," says Ryan Buchanan '11, who sent this week's image. "Dr. Ryken joins a collection of students from years past and present who currently live in the area. It was a historic moment for all individuals involved and gave Dr. Ryken an opportunity for a different kind of photo shoot."
Adds Ryan, "Dr. Ryken '88, Grant Burns '06, Mark Cragg '08, Lee McComb '09, Ryan Buchanan '11, and Kirk Kroeger '12 are all pictured here... Dr. Ryken is holding a t-shirt inspired by his presidency. The t-shirt exclaims, 'Traber 2, where presidents are born.' May the great Traber 2 legacy live on forever."
2010 August 20 Image of the Week
Sado Park '10 and Andres Villatoro '11 sent virtually the same image, of "some of the staff that worked at the B.R.I.D.G.E. program this past summer." All of the staff members are Wheaton students or graduates.
"Building Roads to Intellectual Diversity and Great Education (B.R.I.D.G.E.) is an intensive, four-week residential academic enrichment and leadership program that brings together first-generation college-bound, low-income or African-American or Latino students from the Chicago area who are interested in preparing for admission to college," wrote Sado. "There were 33 high school students who attended from Chicago and surrounding suburbs. There were 13 current Wheaton students who worked as staff for the program as RA's (Resident Assistants) or TA's (Teaching Assistants). I worked as the RD (Residence Director)."
Sado added, "This picture was taken during the second week of the program as students and staff became more comfortable and open with each other. It was also when things got more challenging and demanding for all of us. This program has impacted me to understand that even if I cannot change the world, if I can change the world of an individual, that is a sufficient reason for me to keep loving my neighbors."
Andres noted, "[B.R.I.D.G.E.] was an incredible opportunity to serve the Chicago community as we saw students' lives being completely changed....The staff was incredibly blessed by the students as we became part of a tight community working for the same goal. It was an experience we will never forget."
2010 August 13 Image of the Week
Professor Read Schuchardt sent in a photo, taken June 20, of "the inaugural Media, Reformation, and Modernity Tour arriving under the big clock in Zurich, Switzerland."
A group of 17 students, led by Professor Schuchardt (Communication) and Professor Leroy Huizenga (Biblical and Theological Studies), studied the impact of clocks and printing presses on medieval theology and culture.
According to Dr. Schuchardt, shortly after this photo was taken the group attended the Grossmünster—the Zurich church where Huldrych Zwingli preached the Reformation in Switzerland. Students were able to worship in Zwingli's, Calvin's, and Luther's churches on the trip.
2010 August 6 Image of the Week
"This is a photo of the Iron Sharpens Iron Trip, sponsored by the Hastert Center at the home of Macedonian President, Gjorge Ivanov," writes Juliana Wilhoit '11. "He graciously opened his home to us and talked with us for over an hour and a half about politics and how the government works in Macedonia."
Juliana adds, "This was a memorable day for our group as we also went to the U.S. Embassy for the July 4th celebration and got a special tour of the Parliament and met with a deputy Prime Minister!"
2010 July 30 Image of the Week
Several departments have begun moving into the new science center, and there is quite a bit of interest regarding what's going on in the spectacular new edifice.
Perhaps even the bugs on campus are curious—a bee was poking around the lens of the science center webcam when transitions began in mid-July, and staff member Lucy Solórzano caught a snapshot of it.
2010 July 23 Image of the Week
"This weekend I attended Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul," writes Chris Small '11, who is living in Seoul, South Korea for the summer, visiting his sister and brother-in-law and teaching English to students at a Korean elementary school.
"Yoido is affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church and is considered to be the largest church in the world," says Chris. "They report to have 830,000 members at the church. Yoido has 11 services during the week and they also hold daily prayer services. These prayer services are held from 11:00 PM to 4:00 AM. They also hold morning services Mondays through Saturdays. These services are at 5:00 AM and 7:00. It has been amazing to see the dedication to prayer among my Christian brothers and sisters in South Korea."
2010 July 16 Image of the Week
"Calling all Wheaton grads at 12 noon today!" was the subject of a message from Torrey Olsen '77, Director of Christian Engagement for World Vision, a "Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice."
"I was in our D.C. office yesterday, made an announcement to Wheaton College grads in the building, got eight out of the eleven of us, and had one of our staff snap a picture of us," wrote Torrey.
Pictured (l to r): Jason Befus '99, Mikkee Hall M.A. '01, Rob Solem, Drew Clark '99, Torrey Olsen '77, Sean Kerrigan M.A. '01, Mitsi Sellers '97, and Ashley Inselman '94.
Torrey added, "Not able to join us for the photo but also working now with World Vision in the U.S. are LuAnn Yocky '70, Trudy Sharp '02, Emily Knapp '11 (as an intern), Jeff Farmer '94, and Mark Sheerin '01."
2010 July 9 Image of the Week
Within days of each other, a College staff member and an alumna in England sent reminders of the beauty of the Lord's creation.
Sally Coltman Livingstone '62 sent this image from her home across the Atlantic with the note, "It is bluebell time in England!"
2010 July 9 Image of the Week
Within days of each other, a College staff member and an alumna in England sent reminders of the beauty of the Lord's creation.
Staff member Cindy Daffara works in Wheaton's Physical Plant, and she sent this image of the plant's greenhouse in early June, noting, "The greenhouse at the Physical Plant is in full bloom! Ken Masselink grows almost all the flowers planted on campus from seed. It's an amazing and beautiful process."
2010 July 2 Image of the Week
"Here's a photo of our son, Jonathan Heidengren, a 2010 graduate who is on the Wheaton in the Holylands study program right now," writes Blanche Heidengren '81, who sent this week's image in early June.
"This picture was taken earlier this week of him standing on the Mount of Olives with the city of Jerusalem behind him. He is having a very precious time studying and taking day trips all over the country."
"My husband, John, and I got to go on the Wheaton in the Holylands study trips back when we were students in 1979 (me) and 1980 (him)," adds Blanche. "This will be a blessing in his ministry for years to come!"
"We had been planning this women's basketball reunion since February," wrote Claire Glass '08, who sent a photo from the June weekend spent in Sawyer, Michigan with her former teammates.
"Over the weekend, we spent time catching up on each others lives, but in reality, there had been no change in how close we were, and the fellowship and fun we used to have while at Wheaton still ran strong," said Claire.
"All of these women would say that we were more than just teammates playing basketball. We became family, and shared many highs and lows together.
"Even though we spread out over the nation after graduating, there has always been someone who's been available to talk to or willing to pray for you. I know it's true for many of us that our experience at Wheaton and on the women's basketball team wouldn't have been the same without these sisters in Christ."
Pictured, left to right, in the front row: Brittany Cooper '07, Carissa Cooper '06, Sara Arnold '05, Jamie Jones '09. In the back row: Jill Trenz, Elizabeth Fox '07, Claire Glass '08, Noelle Dryden '08, and Dawn Stolee '05.
Claire added, "There are two other basketball girls not pictured, Michelle (Richard) Richbart '08 and Whitney (Edgecombe) Lecocq '09."
2010 June 11 Image of the Week
Gary LaVanchy '98, who works with the geology department and in the office of the Chaplain, sent the "shot of Steve Chignell '11 and myself mapping coastal erosion in Senegal, West Africa."
"We have been here in Dakar, Senegal for one week and return tonight to Wheaton," noted Gary when he sent the picture in mid-May. "Steve is getting independent study credit, and I'm writing an MA thesis on the Urbanization of Senegal for my degree at the University of Chicago."
2010 June 4 Image of the Week
"This picture was taken at the end of our Stairwell Fun Day the last Saturday of the semester," wrote Catherine Queen '11, who sent this image in mid-May.
"The sixteen of us (one not pictured because he is in Hungary) lived together in Terrace 1051 C this past year. The community has been such a blessing and encouragement to me—there is always someone there to laugh or cry with. It has not always been perfect, but God has used our fragility to give us a more complete picture of what a Christ-like community is supposed to look like.
"Five of us are not going to be here next semester (HNGR, Wheaton in Chicago, and studying abroad), but we know that when we return to campus, we will be welcomed back by a loving and gracious community. These people have characterized my Wheaton experience; I will miss them so much next semester, but I trust that God will continue to prove Himself faithful through our friendships."
Front row (l to r): Erin Daniel, Hilary Mulhern.
Second row: Katherine Keenan, Kaitie Heaney, Libby Thompson.
Third row: Hudson Stern, Rogelio Avila, Liz Harbers, Laura Sutton, Dylan Berger, Catherine Queen.
Back row: Jason Cellier, Justin Berger, Chris De Boer, Pete Skeele.
2010-05-14
In celebration of Wheaton's most recent graduates, this week's "image" features highlights from Commencement 2010: excerpts from the speech given by Dr. John Ortberg '79 at the undergraduate ceremony, and the presentation of the Senior Class Gift.
"One of Wheaton's longest standing traditions is the Senior Class Gift," says staff member Michael Adzovic. Every year, a committee of seniors meets and selects a gift to give back to the College. The committee then encourages their fellow seniors to support the gift before it is presented at Commencement."
Michael adds, "This year's gift also had a special twist: with this being Dr. Litfin's last year, the committee wanted to honor Dr. Litfin with their gift to the science center, and the video shows how that happened. You then see another senior class tradition: Dr. Litfin donning the class t-shirt!"
2010-05-14 pt 2
In celebration of Wheaton's most recent graduates, this week's "image" features highlights from Commencement 2010: excerpts from the speech given by Dr. John Ortberg '79 at the undergraduate ceremony, and the presentation of the Senior Class Gift.
"One of Wheaton's longest standing traditions is the Senior Class Gift," says staff member Michael Adzovic. Every year, a committee of seniors meets and selects a gift to give back to the College. The committee then encourages their fellow seniors to support the gift before it is presented at Commencement."
Michael adds, "This year's gift also had a special twist: with this being Dr. Litfin's last year, the committee wanted to honor Dr. Litfin with their gift to the science center, and the video shows how that happened. You then see another senior class tradition: Dr. Litfin donning the class t-shirt!"
2010 May 7 Image of the Week
"In this picture my roommate, Sarah Carroll, and I share a laugh atop the pillars in front of Edman Chapel." says Sharon Befus (pictured right), who graduated this past December.
"Sarah and I met through Wheaton College's Honduras Project, a yearly, student-led mission trip aimed at providing clean drinking water to rural Hondurans. In this candid shot of the two of us, we are laughing over shared memories in Honduras."
2010 April 30 Image of the Week
Wheaton's Water Polo team had reason to celebrate after placing third in the recent CWPA Division III Eastern Championship in Utica, New York. Heather Crockett '12 sent this photo of the team, taken after the April 24 awards ceremony.
"This season has been one that definitely unified the team," Heather said. "Many on the team are new players, and we had to learn early on how to stay together in our games and also in other challenges we faced this season."
Thunder Water Polo heads to Carthage College for the national championship May 7-8.
2010 April 23 Image of the Week
Staff member Les Barker took this week's image, of workmen standing on scaffolding three stories up to apply a mural onto the atrium ceiling of the new science center.
Construction on the beautiful new facility is nearing completion. Visit The Promise website for recent photos of the science center construction.
2010 April 16 Image of the Week
"The French House of '09 reunited a few weeks ago to send off Galen Welsch (center) for the Peace Corps to Morocco," writes Justin Nanfelt, who sent in this week's image.
"We all flew into Colorado Springs from all corners of the country ranging from Los Angeles, to Ohio, to Georgia, to Portland (others as well), just so we could all be together as a group and support Galen as he begins his next phase of life beyond Wheaton," says Justin.
"It was really encouraging to be with one another again and hear about all of the exciting things each person had done over the past year since graduating. It truly reaffirmed that the friendships made at Wheaton last well beyond our time in school."
Pictured (from left to right, more or less): Justin Nanfelt '09, Nate Brown '09, Zac Koons '09, Stephan Burklin '09, Kevin Whelan '09, Galen Welsch '09, Dan Hawthorne '09, Jimmy Haring '09, Aaron Esposito '09, and Jonathan Byram '09.
2010 April 9 Image of the Week
"Alyssa Edman, Keelia Cumings, Mike Stralow, Michael Coston, and I (sophomores) are all spending Easter weekend together, and today we visited the Mississippi River," writes Joanna Wagner.
"I snapped this fun shot after we had spent time adventuring and catching up as friends," Joanna adds. "This weekend has brought a refreshing time of relaxation together as well as much-needed remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As we continue our time at Wheaton, I hope memories like this will help us to be intentional in investing in friendships while on campus and also remind us of the incredible joy of being in a community of believers—even through the stress of busy schedules."
2010 April 1 Image of the Week
"Them Dry Bones," a work of art in the Timothy Botts exhibit currently on display at the Billy Graham Center Museum, provides our image for the week spanning Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday.
The exhibit, "Bound for Glory: New Work by Timothy Botts," is a collection of more than 30 works of art inspired by African-American spirituals.
On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.'" Then they remembered his words.
- Luke 24:1-8 (NIV)
2010 March 26 Image of the Week
"This a picture of 2LT Michael Orr '09 (left) and me in Port au Prince, Haiti after the earthquake," writes Grant Roszkowiak '09, who moved to Haiti last year to serve with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission in St. Louis du Nord.
"I have been here since June of 2009, and Michael was stationed in Haiti on January 29 after the earthquake. It was a huge blessing to see him at his base working with water treatment. He treats over 40,000 gallons a day and distributes it all over Port Au Prince."
Grant writes about experiences after the earthquake in his blog, noting in one post, "My heart continues to break for the people of Haiti. There is no other place I would rather be right now, standing next to my brothers and sisters in Christ."
2010 March 19
"I was in a group of 4 Wheaton students rock climbing in Kentucky over spring break when we ran into another group of Wheaties who were out hiking," writes senior Jonathan Aram, who sent this week's image.
Jonathan adds, "After snapping this picture we went out for pizza and enjoyed sharing with each other about our trips up to that point."
2010 March 12
"My friend Karen Bergman and I are studying abroad in Orvieto, Italy," writes Courtney Melanson, who sent this week's image. "Last week we went to visit Rome and saw all kinds of amazing things that I've only ever seen in movies or photographs. It's hard to believe it's actually real, even when standing right there!"
Pictured (l to r): Karen Bergman '12, Courtney Melanson '11.
2010 March 5
"Last weekend I had the chance to travel to Vancouver to support a fellow Wheaton student as she raced in the Olympics," writes Steven Lutes '10, who sent this week's images. "I, along with four other Wheaties, got to cheer on Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. '10 as she competed in speed skating for Team U.S.A. in the team pursuit race."
"It was incredible to be a part of the Olympic atmosphere and an honor to be able to support Nancy," Steven adds. "Each of the five of us are friends with Nancy through different avenues but had a fantastic time getting to know each other better as we traveled together and rallied behind our friend. She did great and we are so proud of her! The U.S.A women's team got 4th in the event."
This picture shows "us exploring the city" (l to r): Renee Shear '09, Trisha Fallon '09, Shelley Heil '10, and Steven Lutes '10.
2010 March 5
"Last weekend I had the chance to travel to Vancouver to support a fellow Wheaton student as she raced in the Olympics," writes Steven Lutes '10, who sent this week's images. "I, along with four other Wheaties, got to cheer on Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. '10 as she competed in speed skating for Team U.S.A. in the team pursuit race."
"It was incredible to be a part of the Olympic atmosphere and an honor to be able to support Nancy," Steven adds. "Each of the five of us are friends with Nancy through different avenues but had a fantastic time getting to know each other better as we traveled together and rallied behind our friend. She did great and we are so proud of her! The U.S.A women's team got 4th in the event."
This picture shows "all of us after her final race" (l to r): Britta Erickson '08, Renee Shear '09, Steven Lutes '10, Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr. '10, Trisha Fallon '09, Nancy Jr.'s mother and coach, four-time Olympian Nancy Swider-Peltz, Sr. '81, and Shelley Heil '10.
Wheaton's Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) program presents its 5th Annual Symposium, "Strengthening What Remains," February 26-27. The two-day event sponsored by John Deere is free and open to the public.
Founded in 1976, the HNGR program equips students to holistically confront challenges faced by peoples and nations of the Global South. More than 600 Wheaton students have completed HNGR internships in 65 countries.
One such HNGR intern is Zach Lynkiewicz '10. This week's image was taken during Zach's six-month internship in Sierra Leone which wrapped up in December.
"During my HNGR internship in Freetown, Sierra Leone, I attended St. George's Anglican Church, where I met the Rev. Canon Emerson Thomas M.A. '89 (Theological Studies)," describes Zach.
"I was working with Faith Alliance Against Slavery and Trafficking (FAAST) in their fight to end all the forms of human trafficking in Sierra Leone," he adds. "Specifically I worked with children who are survivors of trafficking and created a training manual to teach other NGOs how to holistically care for the needs of trafficking survivors."
Pictured (l to r): Zach Lynkiewicz '10, Rev. Canon Emerson Thomas M.A. '89.
"This picture was taken during our celebration of Stephanie Holmberg's birthday, the RA on Smith 3 South," writes Brittany King '11, who sent this week's image.
"These wonderful people in this picture serve as members of the Reslife team in the Smith/Traber dorm (also known as 'Smaber')," adds Brittany. "Throughout our responsibilities as RAs this year, we have grown together as a family away from home. It has been a blessing to work and live alongside this group of people. They have supported and challenged me to be a stronger witness for Christ as I live my life in the dorms. Wheaton truly invests in its community, and I have experienced its rich benefits through my experience in Reslife."
Top row (l to r): Brittany King '11, Kimberly Pelletier (GRA), Stephanie Holmberg '11, JoAnna Frederick '11, Ryan Buchanan '11, Tim Kroll '10, Zach Johnson (GRA), Janlee Johnson, Brendan McAlpine '10, Kara Soule '11, Tyler Witzig '11. Middle Row: Erik Lunde '11, Elliott Warden '11, Chelsea Nelson '11, Peter Wickwire '11. Bottom Row: Jeff Pelletier, Kat Haase (RD) and her family, Christopher, Dan, and Ben.
2010 February 12
"This is a picture I took earlier today during a driving tour of Chicago public housing projects," says Curtis Witek '12, who is currently participating in the Wheaton in Chicago program.
"This is one of the few remaining buildings of the Cabrini Green Project. The Wheaton in Chicago program has a strong focus on gentrification and affordable housing, and one way we learn about the history of these issues is by taking a driving tour to CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) sites. Other stops along this tour were the former location of Robert Taylor Homes, where Park Boulevard, a mixed-income development, has been built at the north end, the Dearborn Homes, the Jazz on the Boulevard development, and others."
2010 February 5
Tim '86 and Marilyn Westergren '86 of Tres Cantos, Spain sent a family photo for the Alumni Snapshot, an online map of Wheaton alumni photos and greetings on the Sesquicentennial website.
Tim and Marilyn noted, "Our city recently added a granite sculpture at the highway entrance. Our girls have grown up in this town and love it. So we took a picture celebrating our family's bond with Tres Cantos, Spain!"
Visit 150.wheaton.edu/alumni to explore the global snapshot, which will remain open for submissions until Homecoming 2010 (October 1-2, 2010).
2010 January 29
Students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered at Armerding Lecture Hall on January 28 to hear the story of Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST), the first privately-funded university ever allowed in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Wheaton's Science Division hosted the event with the university's founder and president, Dr. James Chin-Kyung Kim, an American businessman and Wheaton parent.
PUST's 247-acre, 15-building campus, designed by the same architects who designed the Seoul international airport, was built by members of the North Korean military. Construction began in 2001, and the school was dedicated in September 2009.
Additional phases of construction on university buildings and on the "Pyongyang Techno Park" are scheduled to complete in 2012.
During his talk Dr. Kim told stories about his remarkable journey toward founding PUST, a journey which included more than 40 days of imprisonment in North Korea in 1998.
Vice-president David Kim, a former Bechtel executive who moved from San Francisco to Pyongyang to work at the university, gave presentations on academic programs and faculty opportunities.
2010 January 22
Last month, Graduate Admissions Counselor Jonathan Barger visited Thailand, where he took time out of the personal trip to dicuss the Billy Graham Scholarship Program and Wheaton's master's degree programs with the leadership of Bangkok Bible Seminary.
Jonathan also preached the Sunday sermon at Streams of Blessings Church in Nonthaburi, Thailand, which he described as a "low economic area outside Bangkok."
Jonathan notes, "It was a 'Father's Day' sermon on the Lord's Prayer, since the day before was the King of Thailand's birthday, their national Father's Day. After lunch, the children were playing, and this image was taken of me with a little girl. The little girl's name in the picture is Tew."
2010 January 15
"Last week, about 50 Wheaton students made the trek up to HoneyRock to take several courses for the intensive winter 'Wheaton in the Northwoods' program," says Bethany Wilson '10, who sent this week's image.
"In this photo is the Christian Education Senior Seminar class taught by James Wilhoit," notes Bethany. "We did not actually have the class outside, but we took this silly photo to demonstrate the natural setting of our classroom that week."
Pictured around the table (l to r): David Lee '10, Bethany Wilson '10, Dr. James Wilhoit, Peter Stearns '10, and Laura Luginbill '10.
2010 January 8
"Just last week, it came to my attention that there are at least five men living in Wheaton who are/were Traber 2 RA's," wrote Ryan Buchanan '11 the current Resident Assistant for Traber 2.
"Therefore, I thought we would try to get as many as I could together for a group shot. This is the shot, with Traber in the background... It was a pretty historic moment; I'm not sure anything like that has happened before."
Pictured are, left to right: Ryan Buchanan '11, Will Chester '10, Lee McComb '09, Mark Cragg '08, and Grant Burns '06.
The picture was taken by Kat Haase '89 M.A. '94, the current Residence Director of Smith/Traber Hall.
2010 January 1
"This picture was taken during our 1st week of classes at Princeton Theological Seminary," says Lisa Baumert '09, who sent the following reflections with her photo:
"All five of us graduated from Wheaton in 2009 and are enrolled in the MDiv program at PTS (Princeton Theological Seminary).
"Although we were not good friends at Wheaton, since arriving at Princeton Theological Seminary us Wheaton almuni have formed deep friendships, and have become a great source of encouragement to one another in this new place.
"We are finding that our theological education at Wheaton prepared us very well for our studies here at Princeton. The many Godly examples we found at Wheaton, in our professors and peers, of 'faith seeking understanding' are always in the back of our minds as we discover new and challenging ideas here. It is our desire that our studies at Princeton would expand and continue our journey, which began at Wheaton, of serving Christ and His Kingdom."
From the back left: Ben Cunningham '09, Alex Lenzo '09, Lauren Tomasik '09, and Lisa Baumert '09. In the front: Danny Houck '09.