Wheaton College Alumni Magazine Autumn 2013 | Page 3
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A Gem of a Collection
The treasure trove of gems, rocks, and minerals given
to the College from the estate of Art Smith ’57 runs the
gamut from egg-shaped geodes to crystals painted
opalescent purple and green by the Master Artist.
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Inside Cuba
The enigma just off our shores, Cuba offers Wheaton
students an unparalleled opportunity to witness
politics, faith, and life under a Communist regime.
by Jeremy Weber ’05
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The Catalyst
For promoting evangelism and collaboration throughout the
global church, S. Douglas Birdsall ’75 received the Alumni
Association’s 2013 Distinguished Service to Society Award.
by Alanna Foxwell-Barajas ’06
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Momentum
Alumni engineers demonstrate the benefits of a major
that’s gathering both strength and interest—Wheaton’s
3–2 program for engineering.
by Karen Halvorsen Schreck ’84
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Free to Serve
Medical missionaries reach the field sooner thanks
to this organization conceived on Wheaton’s campus.
by Annette Heinrich LaP