From the President
This month at Wheaton we are exploring new ways to “love our neighbor” with the help of a unique campus-wide art display, “LOVETOWN, PA.” In 2010 New York artist Gene Schmidt brought his community art project to Philadelphia consisting of blocks made from wood scraps, each containing a letter cut out like a stencil, spelling out the full text of 1 Corinthians 13. These 1,267 blocks of wood were laid down, side by side, through neighborhoods spanning six miles across the city. The event was captured by photographer Alicia Hansen, and interacted with the city’s people and environment during the time I was preaching on this passage at Tenth Presbyterian Church.
Both Gene Schmidt and Alicia Hansen joined us on campus earlier this month to install the entire “love” chapter in various locations across campus: the foyer at Edman Chapel, Buswell Library, in Adams Hall, in the Sports and Rec Center, at the Wheaton Science Center, at the Beamer Center, and the Billy Graham Center. Leading up to the event at Wheaton, students engaged with diverse segments of the local Wheaton community in shared art workshops. “LOVETOWN, PA” is the featured art display at the Billy Graham Center Museum through May 31, so if you are on campus to see your student, I encourage you to experience this unusual exhibit.
In Christ’s service,
Philip G. Ryken
President
More about the Lovetown Exhibit
Artist Gene Schmidt oversaw the selection of portions of the 1 Corinthians 13 chapter that fit best—and would be most
fitting—in each of six campus locations. He chose the major descending stairwell wall at Anderson Commons in the Beamer Center for this portion of scripture, reminiscent of God’s command to write His words on the doorposts of our houses and gates (Deuteronomy 11:18-21). This wall is seen by nearly every Wheaton undergraduate several times a week.
To learn more about the Lovetown exhibit and about President Ryken's Book Loving the Way Jesus Loves, visit this webpage of the Billy Graham Center Museum.
Wheaton in Network (WiN)
You may have received an email inviting you, as a parent, to join Wheaton in Network (WiN). WiN is a new 
online tool that gives students the opportunity to search for and connect with advisors and mentors from the Wheaton family.
On Wednesday, March 21, Alumni Relations invited students to join WiN. Participating in WiN is one of the best ways for students to connect with the alumni community, to broaden their network, and to get practical advice as they identify their calling. Over 500 students signed up in one day! Feel free to encourage your son or daughter to sign up as soon as possible.
For more information on ways you or your student can participate, visit win.wheaton.edu or contact win@wheaton.edu.
Countdown to Commencement 2012!
Congratulations to all parents of graduating seniors! By now you should have received a letter from the Registrar's Office informing you of important details you'll want to know for this exciting weekend in your family's life. To further assist your planning, the Registrar's Office has posted a full list of Commencement weekend details on their website. We look forward to seeing many of you May 5-6!
Summer Housing Arrangements
Housing closes for all students on Friday, May 4 at 5pm. Those students who are graduating, or have official roles in Commencement, or are transitioning into summer campus housing can submit a request to remain on campus past this time. Approval must be received through the Residence Life Office by Reading Day, April 30.
Current Wheaton College students may live on-campus in summer housing if they are enrolled in summer school classes or if they are employed/doing an internship in the Wheaton area. The cost for summer housing is $142.65 per week ($20.38/night). Students may also purchase a Monday-Friday meal plan in Anderson Commons for $78.75/week. Students must check-out of summer housing no later than Saturday, July 28. Registration for summer housing ends on Thursday, April 19.
Contact the Residence Life Office at reslife@wheaton.edu for more information.
Financial Aid
April 15th is the deadline to have all requirements (FAFSA, application, and any other requested 
documents) completed if you desire full consideration for need-based Wheaton grant funds. If your student is selected for verification, and you choose to provide tax information by submitting a tax transcript, please allow extra time to request and receive the transcript from the IRS.
New this year are changes in the way tax information is collected in the application process. We encourage families to file their taxes electronically, wait several weeks for the IRS to process their returns, and then complete the FAFSA. We recommend that families then choose on the FAFSA to have their IRS tax data retrieved electronically from the IRS. Details regarding what is called the IRS Data Retrieval Option and information about changes in the verification process are available on our Financial Aid website.
Please encourage your student to frequently check their myWheaton account for any outstanding items needed to process their financial aid award. If you or your student have any questions, please contact our office at 800-362-2674, or e-mail us at finaid@wheaton.edu.
Students Say "Thanks"
On Thursday, February 9th, a day that arrives two-thirds of the way through the academic year, more than 
800 Wheaton students stopped by the Tuition Freedom Day kiosk in the Beamer Center to express their gratitude to Wheaton donors. Tuition Freedom Day helps communicate to students that about one-third of the cost of their education is funded by the generosity of others. Below are a few of the thank-you notes students authored to express gratitude to Wheaton alumni, parents, and friends. We hope you enjoy reading these notes and feel appreciated. We know the students who wrote them did so with a grateful heart.
Thank you for your generous giving to Wheaton College. I have definitely benefited from a Wheaton education, both in the classroom and through Wheaton's community. It is your generosity that has enabled me to receive the most out of my Wheaton experience. Thank you again! You are very much appreciated. --Nathaniel ‘13
Thank you so much for giving to Wheaton. There is no way I could afford to be here if it were not for the generosity of Wheaton’s donors. It is such a blessing to study at Wheaton; it's not a gift I want to take for granted. I look forward to blessing others like you have blessed me. Thank you again! --Keri ‘13
Thank you so much your contributions to Wheaton College, both in prayer as well as with your finances. As a graduating senior, I consider myself tremendously blessed to have had the experiences that I have at Wheaton. In particular, this past fall I had a 6-month internship in Delhi, India through the Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) program. Thank you so much for making experiences like this one possible. --Scott ‘12
Thank you so much for your support! As a senior reflecting on my time at Wheaton, I can see how much your generosity has impacted me—whether through your support of the great faculty members I've learned from, the learning opportunities and ministries I've been involved with, or all the unique experiences in between! Thank you for impacting my life. --Hayley ‘12
Check out our Tuition Freedom Day video. You may also give a Wheaton Fund gift online at www.wheaton.edu/giving. Feel free to contact the Wheaton Fund office at 630-752-5925 or 1-800-525-9906 if you have any questions.
Wheaton Bookstore and Campus Stores
In the Final Stretch: Encourage your student as they finish up the school year! Care packages, balloon bouquets, gift 
cards, and more are available on our wheatonbooks.com. The Bookstore can send your thoughtful gifts directly to your student's CPO.
Graduation Announcements, Diploma Frames & Wheaton memorabilia: The Copy Center, located in the Bookstore, is happy to offer personalized graduation announcements to our students. Located in the Bookstore, the Copy Center offers personalized announcements, custom made, but still at great prices! Our website also has diploma frames, Josten’s personalized announcements and Wheaton memorabilia. Check out some additional gift ideas for your student. Our sincere congratulations to students and parents!
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Student Health Services
Student Health Services (SHS) is a primary health care clinic for full- or part-time students and their spouses
to use. Our fees are minimal and many of the services are covered by insurance. SHS provides 30 hours of physician or nurse practitioner appointment hours. Students can walk in during open clinic hours and be seen by a nurse for free. Our hours are: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm; Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm. There is a nurse on call 24/7 during the normal academic calendar by calling Public Safety at 630-752-5911.
SHS services include: physician appointments (cost $25.00); in house or out sourced laboratory services, observation rooms, completion of small office procedures such as wart removal; registered dietician appointments, massage therapy ; International travel clinic; vaccinations; pharmacy; free medical shuttle and more. The cost of medications, procedures and vaccinations are a separate charge. All services are billed to the student’s account. Students will receive a statement in their CPO box which they can send to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. For more information about SHS and our services, go to our website at: www.wheaton.edu/healthsvcs/
Did you know that any full- or part-time student or their spouse can use the services of Student Health Services regardless of their health insurance coverage? Students who carry the Gallagher Koster student health insurance plan (SHIP) are covered 100 percent (minus co pay) for covered services at SHS. SHS is a preferred provider with the Gallagher Koster SHIP.
Many students are traveling internationally throughout the spring and summer. SHS has an International Travel Clinic that provides up to date international travel information as well, as prescriptions and country specific vaccinations. Students can call SHS (630-752-5072) to schedule an appointment. For more information regarding ITC go to SHS's International Travel Clinic website.