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
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DEPARTMENTS
ALUMNI NEWS
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Letters
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News
Association news and events
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Sports
Alumni Class News
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A Word with Alumni
From the president of the Alumni Association
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Wheaton Alumni Association News
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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
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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
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Faculty Voice
Dr. Shawn E. Okpebholo, assistant professor of music
theory and composition, addresses the importance
of diversity—for the church and higher education.
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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
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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.
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President’s Perspective
3/22/14 2:09 AM