News from Wabash & Vic Powell's favorite story

Here is the latest news from Wabash.  As you scroll down, look at the story by archivist Beth Swift about that famed statue of Lincoln and his dog on the steps of the Campus Center (Sparks Center).  With great fondness, I can recall Vic Powell, many times, telling with wonderful zest the happenings of that event.  He could barely get through the tale without falling in fits of laughter. 
 

news and notes @ Wabash July 2013 FOLLOW US    COMING THIS MONTH July 7-13, 2013 Opportunities to Learn About Business July 25, 2013 IAWM Mitchum Crock For the entire College calendar, click here. SAVE THE DATES August 24, 2013 Freshman Saturday August 29, 2013 Classes start September 19-21, 2013 Homecoming, including a special Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday evening. November 2, 2013 Family Day November 16, 2013 Monon Bell Game (Away) SUPPORT WABASH To refer a high school student of promise to Wabash, click here. To inform the Schroeder Center for Career Development staff of an opportunity for a Wabash student or alumnus, click here. To make a gift to Wabash, click here. #s TO NOTE 10 to 1 - The student to faculty ratio at Wabash. 1833 - The year of the first class taught at Wabash (by Caleb Mills.) news and notes @ Wabash is produced by the Office of College Advancement. To send any feedback, click here. Campus News Big Bash 2013 The 2013 edition of the Big Bash was one of the largest reunion weekends in history. For more about the Big Bash click here and here. Wabash Announces Lacrosse Coach Wabash has named Terry Corcoran as its first coach.  (Read More) Alumni Trip to France For the complete rundown of an amazing trip, click here. For the news archives at Wabash, click here. For all sports news at Wabash, click here. Bits and Pieces Special Hall of Fame Ceremony  Wabash will hold a special, one-time Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on September 20, 2013 as part of the 2013 Homecoming Festivities.  All of the details will be included in the Homecoming Invitation.  Wabash Centers of Distinction Despite the small size of the College, Wabash has several well-recognized Centers of Distinction.  (Read More) From The Archives The Lincoln Statue The Lincoln Statue that sat in front of the newly built Campus Center (now the Sparks Center) is the subject of one of Beth Swift's favorite Wabash stories. (Read More) Link of the Month Big Bash 2013 on You Tube You can watch the Chapel Sing and several Colloquia on the Wabash You Tube site here.

500 Strong

June 11, 2013

Dear Wabash Alumnus:

This summer my wife, Patience, and I are bringing out a volume titled, 500 Strong:  Wabash College Students in the Civil War. There will be over 500 biographical sketches of students who served in the war, plus a description of how these all came together.

Starting in the fall of 1981 and continuing for 25 years, my senior history majors and I researched the lives of early Wabash students. These included those who were in military service. Now all this material and effort will be brought together in one book.

You will be hearing from the College about a special alumni gathering on September 27, 2013 to help commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. For this gathering we shall also use the theme of Wabash College Students in the Civil War, and presentations will be made by alumni, faculty, and staff. Beginning at 1 p.m. the sessions will conclude about 6:00, followed by further refreshments and dinner.
I look forward to chatting with many of you, especially those of you who did research and writing on those Civil War vets.

Cordially yours,

James J. Barnes
Professor of History, Emeritus

June News from Wabash

news and notes @ Wabash June 2013

FOLLOW US    COMING THIS MONTH June 7, 2013 Alumni Trip Leaves for France June 16-23, 2013 Third Annual Road Trip June 30, 2013 End of Wabash's Fiscal Year For the entire College calendar, click here. SAVE THE DATES August 24, 2013 Freshman Saturday September 19-21, 2013 Homecoming, including a special Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Friday evening. November 2, 2013 Family Day November 16, 2013 Monon Bell Game (Away) SUPPORT WABASH To refer a high school student of promise to Wabash, click here. To inform the Schroeder Center for Career Development staff of an opportunity for a Wabash student or alumnus, click here. To make a gift to Wabash, click here. #s TO NOTE 36.5% - The goal for alumni participation in the Annual Fund.  We can get this done but we need your help! 13 - The number of men in the Class of 2013 entering into PhD programs this year. news and notes @ Wabash is produced by the Office of College Advancement. To send any feedback, click here.

Campus News 175th Commencement The Class of 2013 is on its way.  To read about Commencement, click here. Wabash Adds Lacrosse President Pat White announced recently that Wabash will add Lacrosse as a varsity sport.  (Read More) Internships and Opportunities Students and new grads are interning, working, or going to graduate school in 26 States, the District of Columbia, China, Greece, Mozambique, Mexico, France, Jamaica, Marshall Islands, Italy, and Nepal.  To see the list, click here. If you’d like names and contact info for those coming to your area, email Scott Crawford.  For the news archives at Wabash, click here. For all sports news at Wabash, click here. Faculty Profile Laura Wysocki, Professor of Chemistry Professor Wysocki is the Byron K. Trippet Assistant Professor of Chemistry.  (Read More) Bits and Pieces Immersion Learning  The seniors have graduated and the classrooms may be vacant, but the learning goes on. Check out the Immersion Learning blogs, especially the recent trip to Germany.  Click here. Annual Giving Update 30 Days Remaining! June 30 is the final day to make a gift for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and help the College reach this year’s $3.25 million Annual Fund goal.  We want to thank the more than 3,800 alumni, parents, and friends who have already participated in the Annual Fund this year.  You can view the names of those who have supported students and faculty on the online Honor Roll. Don’t see your name listed?  Then take a few minutes to make your Annual Fund gift to Wabash today!  But hurry—the June 30 fiscal year-end is fast approaching. Links of the Month 175th Commencement You can watch the entire video of the Commencement ceremony here. Wabash has launched a new Facebook group for parents.  Many thanks to Michele Ward in Alumni and Parent Relations and new Wabash parent Sue Black for helping us get the program going.  Click here to log into Facebook and join the group.

Traveling 4,000 miles for the Big Bash

Wabash College: News Crawfordsville, Indiana

41 Hours

Great video - tells of Wabash and what makes a Wabash man.

Why do we love Wabash?

Here is the farewell chapel speech by President Pat White.  A moving tribute to the love we hold for Wabash, and our "band of brothers." 

Video of Wabash '62-'63

 Here is a promotional video about Wabash College, made in 1963 and using some images from our class of '62.  Recognize anyone?   It was sent to members of the Class of '63 in preparation for their 50th reunion.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oK1lCdsO6E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ArTHuB7zK4