December 2017

News Support Wabash students with a gift by December 31! President Hess kicked off the 2017-2018 academic year by ringing in the Class of 2021, challenging students to begin their “journey to greatness” at the College. During this season of celebration and reflection, as we celebrate where our journeys have taken us, think about Wabash and how your philanthropic support enhances and changes the lives of students—in the classroom, in our communities, and in immersive experiences around the world. READ MORE Wabash Wins the 124th Monon Bell Classic Wabash converted fumbled punt return in the fourth quarter into a touchdown run and a two-point conversion to claim a 22-21 win at DePauw in the 124th Monon Bell Classic. READ MORE Wally on Wheels Associate Professor of Political Science Shamira Gelbman and Instructor of Music Reed Spencer accompanied 30 Wabash students on an Immersion Learning trip to the Deep South. Read their blogs HERE.   It's All About the Moments The 2017 NCAC Defensive Player of the Year Spase Dorsuleski ’18 finally scored his first goal of the season during the win against DePauw on Oct. 25. After singing Old Wabash, the captain ran straight into the stands. He found his mom, wrapped his arms around her, and just cried. READ MORE   Reading: As Dangerous as Any Drug? What do you mean when you say a book “moved” you? When was that word first used to describe reading? And why was reading once considered “a plague, scourge, or epidemic?” Brian Tucker ’98 explored those questions and more as he presented “The Invisible Movement that Reading Is” as the 38th Annual LaFollette Lecture in the Humanities. READ MORE Student Athlete Q&A Sam Colaiacova ’19 didn’t know how to swim until he was in sixth grade. He finally decided to learn so he could attend pool parties in his hometown of Boca Raton, FL. Now in his third year on the Wabash swimming and diving team, Colaiacova says the challenge of swimming is part of the fun. Well, that, and the dad jokes he always tells on the pool deck. READ MORE Writing Center 35th  In the Fall of 2018, Wabash College will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Wabash Writing Center! If you worked in the Writing Center as a student, please let us know so that we can keep you informed of the celebration details. Also, please share any stories from your time, comments about how the Writing Center enhanced your life, and memories of Julia Rosenberg. Please respond to Zachery Koppelman or 765-361-6024. Support Wabash To refer a prospective student to Wabash click here. To inform the Schroeder Center for Career Development of internship, employment, or recruiting opportunities click here To make a gift to Wabash click here.

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December 1 Lilly Award Program Scarlet Honors Weekend December 2 Swimming-Pentathlon Quad Meet Allen Athletics Center 1-6 p.m. December 3 Chamber Orchestra Concert Salter Hall, Fine Arts Center 7:30 p.m. December 6 Basketball vs. Ohio Wesleyan Allen Athletics Center 7:30 p.m. 50th Annual Christmas Festival of Music & Readings Pioneer Chapel 7:30 p.m. prelude; 8 p.m. program December 7 IAWM Wabash After Work Cornerstone Tasting House 651 E. 54th St., Indianapolis No RSVP needed, no official start time, no program. Scarlet Masque Theater Festival Fine Arts Center Viewer discretion is advised 8 p.m. (no ticket necessary) December 8 Sugar Creek Assoc. Luncheon Crawfordsville Country Club Guest Speaker: Greg Shaheen, Director of Athletics 12 p.m. Pittsburgh, PA Monthly Luncheon Soho by PNC Park, 203 Federal St., Pittsburgh 12 p.m. December 10 St. Louis Holiday Party Home of Kari and John Williams ’85 2049 Sidney St., St. Louis 3 - 6 p.m. RSVP with Kenneth Farris ’12 or 317-525-5443 December 12 Annual Chicago Holiday Luncheon Remarks by President Gregory Hess The Union League Club of Chicago 65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago 11:30 a.m. (Lunch @ 12:15 p.m.) Register online Northwest IN Assoc of Wabash Men Lakeside Wealth Management 3100 Village Point, Suite 200, Chesterton, IN 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. RSVP by December 8; Contact Michele Ward or 765-361-6369 December 14 Cincinnati Monthly Breakfast First Watch 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 7:15 a.m. RSVP not necessary; but need approx. count; Contact Michele Ward or 765-361-6369 Kentuckiana Assoc. Christmas Party Home of Kathie & Gordie Huncilman ’78 1756 Lynnwood Drive, New Albany, IN 6 p.m. RSVP by December 8; Contact Steve Prince ’88 December 28 Wabash Club of Chicago Happy Hour Highline Bar & Lounge 169 W. Kinzie St, Chicago 6:30 p.m. No RSVP needed December 29 Basketball vs. University of Chicago Allen Athletics Center 7 p.m. December 30 Basketball vs. Franklin Allen Athletics Center 3 p.m. December 31 Make your 2017 gift to Wabash—tax benefits end today For the entire campus calendar and more information about the events listed above, click here.

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January 6 Basketball vs. Oberlin 3 p.m. January 10 Basketball vs. Wittenberg 7:30 p.m. January 13 Basketball vs. Denison 3 p.m. January 15 Classes Begin MXI Martin Luther King Speaker Judge Tanya Walton Pratt 7:30 p.m. January 20 Wrestling-Max Servies Duals 9 a.m. Basketball vs. Wooster 2 p.m. January 22 Art Gallery Opening Reception: The Final Cadence of the Prelude 5-6:30 p.m. January 26-27 Board of Trustees Meeting NAWM Board Meeting January 26 18th Celebration of Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Work 1 p.m. January 27 Swimming vs. Washington University, St. Louis 8 a.m. Basketball vs. Kenyon 3 p.m. For all alumni calendar events click here and choose alumni and parents events.

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November 2017

News Wabash Receives $7 Million Anonymous Gift An anonymous $7 million gift recognizes the memory and spirit of philanthropy of John “Fuzzy” Ott ’20 by naming the Residential Life District in his honor. READ MORE Sharing His Story Through Song When Wabash Glee Club member Tim Riley ’18 is on stage, the emotions he shares during each song make it hard for audience members to look away. For Riley, the connections that impact him the most are the men standing around him on that stage and every man who came before them. READ MORE   Connecting the College and Communities on WABASH Day Current students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Wabash College spent Oct. 21-22, participating in various community service projects nationwide. READ MORE   A Wabash Man, A Family Man When Professor Jennifer Abbott spoke about Delon Pettiford ’17 at the Senior Rhetoric Dinner last spring, she said she will always remember how special he was. Contrary to many people on campus, though, Abbott won’t recall Pettiford for his accomplishments on the football field, but because, as she said, he’s “a family man.” READ MORE Monon Bell Information The Monon Bell game is November 11 and will be televised by FOX Sports Midwest and Fox Sports Indiana and will be streamed on the FOX Sports GO app. Whether you are attending the game or interested in a telecast party near you, go HERE for all Monon Bell information.   Support Wabash To refer a prospective student to Wabash click here. To inform the Schroeder Center for Career Development of internship, employment, or recruiting opportunities click here To make a gift to Wabash click here. Follow Us Calendar November 2 IAWM After Work Triton Tap, Indianapolis No RSVP needed, no official start time, no program. November 3 Basketball vs. Anderson (Scrimmage) Chadwick Court, Allen Athletics Center 6:30 p.m. November 4 Swimming vs. Rose-Hulman Natatorium, Allen Athletics Center 1 p.m. Cross Country - Hokum Karem Huntsman Track 1:30 p.m. November 6 Cole Lecture Series—Tony Capra, Vanderbilt University Hays Science Hall, Room 104 7 p.m. November 7 Visiting Artists Series presents Kaki King Salter Hall, Fine Arts Center 8 p.m. Reserve Tickets November 8 Basketball vs. Mount St. Joseph (Scrimmage) Chadwick Court, Allen Athletics Center 7 p.m. November 9 2017 Rally For The Monon Bell Skyline Club, Indianapolis 6 p.m. Ticket Information: $45 Class of 2012 and before (and guests) $40 Class of 2013-2017 Register Here For more information contact: Aaron Cook '06 @ 812-797-2296 Brass & Jazz Ensemble Concert Salter Hall, Fine Arts Center 7:30 p.m. November 10 Admissions—Scarlet Preview Day Contact Matt Bowers for further information. Wrestling vs. Manchester (Senior Night) Chadwick Court, Allen Athletics Center 7 p.m. November 11 Monon Bell Game at DePauw Purchase Tickets November 18-26 Thanksgiving Recess November 14 Wamidan & Jazz combo Concert Salter Hall, Fine Arts Center 7:30 p.m. November 15-16 Theater: Studio One-Acts Experimental Theater, Fine Arts Center 8 p.m. each evening November 27 Basketball vs. Earlham Chadwick Court, Allen Athletics Center, 7:30 p.m. November 29 Retirement Reception for Kay Widdows Rogge Loung, Baxter Hall 4:15-5:30 p.m. November 30-December 1 Admissions—Lilly Awards Program For the entire campus calendar and more information about the events listed above, click here.   Save The Date December 3 Chamber Orchestra Concert December 6 Basketball vs. Ohio Wesleyan 50th Annual Christmas Festival of Music & Readings December 16 Student Recess Begins December 30 Basketball vs. Franklin For all alumni calendar events click here and choose alumni and parents events.   Where Do I Find? Academic Calendar Blogs Photos from Wabash events and sports Sports schedules Wabash regional groups