Wheaton College Alumni Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 2

Wheaton College serves Jesus Christ and advances His Kingdom through excellence in liberal arts and graduate programs that educate the whole person to build the church and benefit society worldwide. VOLUME 17 ISSUE 2 SPRING 2014 20 26 DEPARTMENTS ALUMNI NEWS 2 Letters 5 News Association news and events 33 10 Sports Alumni Class News 56 A Word with Alumni From the president of the Alumni Association 34 39 Wheaton Alumni Association News 58 Cover photo: (clockwise from top left) Darrah Dickerson ’15, Jona Park ’15, Chloe Cucinotta ’15, and John Fort ’14 are among the first residents of the Shalom Community, an on-campus housing option for up to 16 students that opened in fall 2013. The Shalom Houses (one for men and one for women) are intentional living and learning communities focused on racial reconciliation. Photo by Mike Hudson ’89 Inside photo: Project C.O., above (left) and p. 22, 23; Jona Park ’15, above (center) and p. 28 [The Shalom Community hosted a Christmas party attended by more than 300 people.]; Wonderkind Studios, above (right) and p. 36; Mike Hudson ’89 pp. 3, 6-7 (top), 10-11, 14-16, 18-19, 24, 26, 28, 49, and 64; Les Barker p. 9 (left); Kevin Schmalandt p. 24-25 501 College Avenue Wheaton, Illinois 60187 141833_Covers.indd 2 Authors Books by Wheaton’s faculty; Jennifer Labadie Fromke ’92 writes about finding hope in the midst of loss. Readings Thoughts on the coming kingdom and its implications for us today from President Philip G. Ryken ’88 60 Faculty Voice Dr. Shawn E. Okpebholo, assistant professor of music theory and composition, addresses the importance of diversity—for the church and higher education. 61 Student Profile Andrew Shadid ’15 on his travels to the Middle East and how mentorship from a U.S. Senator has fueled his interests in diplomacy and reconciliation 62 Wheaton in the World The Iron Sharpens Iron program has taken Wheaton students to Europe, Latin America, China, and Africa to meet strategic political and business leaders. 64 President’s Perspective 3/22/14 2:09 AM