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The Natural Sciences at Wheaton d ear friends—

The Apostle Paul urged Christians to look “not to the things which are seen but to the things that are unseen” (2 Cor. 4:18). Since science by definition deals with the world of the “seen,” and scientists, when speaking as scientists, wisely rule out addressing what Paul means by the “unseen,” is the Apostle here warning Christians away from scientific investigation? Surely not. Jesus demonstrated God’s love for the seen by becoming part of it.The Bible graphically stresses His oneness with the world of our physical senses.“We have looked upon [him] and touched [him] with our hands,” says John (1 John 1:1). God made the seen and He is not through with it. He has set humans as stewards over it and we honor Him by giving it our full atten- tion. Yet Christians will always practice science in the end to learn also of the unseen. Paganism is marked by its focus merely on the created order: the stars, the earth, a rock, a tree. But biblical religion has always insisted on more. When viewed through the lens of Scripture,“the heavens tell of the glory of God, and their expanse declares the work of his hands” (Ps. 19:1).The Christian will often possess a passion for science—“Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who have pleasure in them,” says the Psalmist (111:2)—but if our passion is to rise above a pagan fascination with the world of the seen, it will always manifest itself, in the end, in a “Who then is this?” wonder at the One who created and sustains it. As you will see in this issue of Wheaton, this is the way we aspire to teach science at Wheaton College,“one generation commending to the next the mighty works of God” (Ps. 145:4).

Duane Litfin President volume 5 number 5 Ta ble of Contents Editor Georgia I. Douglass ’70, M.A. ’94 Managing Editor p. 2 Sciences at Wheaton Michael Murray Designer p. 10 9/11 Remembered Michael Johnson Editorial Consultant p. 42 Portable Art Katherine Halberstadt Anderson ’90 Editorial Assistant Jackie Noden Inouye ’00 Class News Editor Donna Antoniuk Editorial Advisers Marilee A. Melvin ’72 R. Mark Dillon Alumni Association President Features Charles V. Hogren ’58 2 The Natural Sciences at Wheaton College: President-elect Robert D. Dye ’73 Journeys Toward Discovery Executive Director Students use the latest technology and on-site learning to Marilee A. Melvin ’72 participate in original research, pursue careers in science, Professor Emeritus LeRoy H. Pfund ’49 and develop a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. Alumni Trustee Representatives 10 September 11, 2001, Remembered Robert D. Dye ’73 Charles V. Hogren ’58 President Litfin speaks at outdoor chapel service commemorating 9/11. A.Thomas Paulsen ’70 Board of Directors Departments Class of 2003 Randal Ellison ’77 12 Profiles Marilyn L. Himmel ’55 Dwight E. Nelson ’72 David Treadwell ’65 is executive director of Central Union Leilani Perez ’01 Mission in Washington, D.C., which provides homeless shelters, Shane A. Scott ’96 Brian J.Wildman ’85 recovery programs, distribution centers, and spiritual guidance. Class of 2004 Susan Fitzwilliam Alford ’77 William R. Alford ’78 14 Under the Tower Ruth E. Bamford ’50 Fifteen join Wheaton’s faculty, four say goodbye, and six are C. Kevin Bell ’81 Carol McEwing Harding ’68 honored for their achievements; Homeschoolers find Wheaton Barbara Anderson Kay ’83, M.A. ’93 Estella Moore Tolbert ’82 a good fit;Alumni Association trip to Greece is a spectacular Class of 2005 and spiritual experience. Daniel R. Branda ’61 Frederick W. Claybrook ’73 On My Mind: Lon Allison talks with Billy Graham about a giant Laurelyn Domeck Claybrook ’73 of the faith. Carlene Ellis Ellerman ’77 Jennifer M. Fichera ’02 Scholarly Pursuits: Art Professor John Walford describes the Matthew C. Hsieh ’93 Judith Hamer Whitecotton ’64 motivation behind and the production of his new textbook. Wheaton College President 22 Sports Dr. Duane Litfin Provost Dr. Stanton L. Jones 24 A Word With Alumni / Alumni News Senior Vice President Dr. David E. Johnston ’65 42 The Journal of Jonathan Blanchard Vice President for Advancement Diverse notes on activities at Wheaton Dr. R. Mark Dillon Vice President for Alumni Relations 47 Letters Marilee A. Melvin ’72 Vice President for Student Development 48 At Last Dr. Samuel Shellhamer

Wheaton is published winter, spring, special (catalog), summer, and autumn by Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187-5593, 630-752-5047, and COVER PHOTO:BRIAN MACDONALD.Dr. Greta Bryson, assistant professor of chemistry, works with Aaron mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of Kamer ’02 using a rotary evaporator in the lab. Read more about advanced technology and collaborative Wheaton College. Periodicals postage paid at Wheaton, IL (USPS016326). research in the natural science departments in “Journeys Toward Discovery,” pages 2-9. Postmaster: Please send address changes to Wheaton College,Wheaton,IL 60187-5593. Opinions expressed are those of the contrib- The purpose of the Wheaton College Alumni Association is to unite all alumni of Wheaton College into a compact utors or the editors and do not necessarily organization for effective communication with each other and with the College, to arrange alumni reunions, to encourage represent the official position of the College. the formation of Wheaton Clubs throughout the world, to foster and perpetuate enthusiasm for the College and fellow © 2002 Wheaton College,Wheaton, IL alumni, and to promote alumni giving. www.wheaton.edu The Natural Sciences at Wheaton College Journeys Toward

While pursuing study in

the natural sciences,

students delve into areas

of inquiry, problem-solving,

and Christian thought.

by Dr. Dorothy F.Chappell Dean of Natural and Social Sciences

Dr. Lynn Baatz ’82 came to Wheaton with faith when confronted by my a plan.“I was going to be a physician. I had own doubts, or the barbs of a course of study all mapped out.” Her plan unbelieving students, professors, succeeded. She now practices medicine as an and colleagues. oncologist hematologist at The Cancer Care “I realize now that it was Mem. Family Holy Hosp. Dr. Lynn Baatz Center in Manitowoc,Wisconsin—and she my time at Wheaton that set the left Wheaton with more than just the necessary mortar between the foundation stones of my scientific fundamentals. character, strengthening me for the tests that “Fortunately, the Wheaton faculty under- would come.” stand the paramount importance of integrating Similarly, Dr. David Gieser ’71, Board our Christian faith into the very fabric of our of Trustees member, glaucoma researcher, and lives . . . that we must be people of Christ-like ophthalmologist at the Wheaton Eye Clinic, character in order to be fit instruments in the recognizes the critical nature of the training hand of God.” he received, not just for medical school, but Courses such as the biology senior seminar for “a lifetime of thinking and learning.” challenged her to grapple with issues surround- “During my college years,” he continues, ing science and the Christian faith, enabling “we could not have begun to anticipate her, years later, she says,“to stand firm in my the bio-ethical landscape of our day: the

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sacrifice of a healthy fetus or a newborn infant As we have entered the new century, for the purpose of stem cell recovery and Wheaton’s mission in the sciences remains research, cloning and patenting of organs and steadfast and alumni continue to have an humans, organ harvesting of death row inmates, impact worldwide.As technology and research and utilitarian dispositions of the helpless techniques develop and change, however, so (euthanasia).” do methods of study.To understand the new He credits Wheaton’s rigorous curriculum trends in our science programming, it is Dr. Dorothy F. and its emphasis on the value of Christian important to first understand Wheaton’s Chappell, dean of scholarship with setting important patterns biblical foundations and the caliber and range natural and social sci- of inquiry and Christian thought.“My profes- of programs offered today. ences, taught biology sors encouraged me to regularly study the work for 25 years. Seventeen of those of godly scholars across the disciplines, and to A Solid Foundation years were at always view all things through the lens of Through a science education at Wheaton, Wheaton, where she Scripture,” he says, adding that,“By God’s grace, students discover characteristics of the created served as chair of the the Wheaton graduate will utilize the skills world, theories about creation, and the department of biology learned while a student and developed over relationship of the Creator to His handiwork for 15 years.After serving as academic the years to thoughtfully consider contemporary in nature. Faculty at Wheaton recognize dean at Gordon challenges, engage society, and respond humbly, that, when conducted well, science is honoring College and on carefully, and creatively with a Christian argu- to God, and the valid findings of the sciences Wheaton’s Board of ment and apologetic.” are consonant with the inspired and authorita- Trustees, she returned to Wheaton as dean. Graduates in science are contributing tive revelation of Scripture.The science faculty She has received the in service leadership roles in the developed affirm students in their “calling” to become Wheaton College and developing world. Some have earned scientists who study creation, which bears Junior Teacher of the recognition for integrating faith and learning. the marks of the Creator, Jesus Christ.These Year Award (1981- 82), an Outstanding Don Munro ’59, executive director of the same professors also are committed to training Educator of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA), leads students who will become respected members Chicago Region the organization in bringing rich conversations of the larger scientific community, where Award (1994), and of science and religion together. Others work they will serve with integrity as salt and light, the Fulbright Scholar’s Research in fields ranging from education and industry to representing Christ. Award for a year of the health professions, community development, President Duane Litfin notes that this research in New and science policy. is not simply training for the college years Zealand,Australia, While students, many have the opportunity or the work week but wholistic training for and Fiji. She is presi- dent of the American to get an early start on this lifelong journey. a lifetime. He says,“The Christian scholar Scientific Affiliation, Dr. Kristen Page, assistant professor of biology, shares with the non-Christian a fascination an organization of visits Human Needs and Global Resources with things in themselves, but is moved in scientists who are (HNGR) interns in the field and recently addition by the impetus of deep Christ- Christians and study the interface of science reflected,“I am amazed how students put centered convictions and loyalties. Instead and Christianity. lessons learned in the classroom into action. of a compartmentalized life in science In Honduras last year, I watched Kara Foote during the week in the lab, and faith and ’02, treat patients at the Luke Society through worship on Sunday at church, the Christian implementing her learning from physiology.... scholar experiences genuine unity, an It is a privilege to aid students in research that integrated whole where the business of will benefit people in developing nations. science and the practice of worship come

This is truly faith and learning.” together, each enhancing the other.” Les Barker

Wheaton 3 Even as Wheaton’s mission in the sciences chemistry, computer science, liberal arts remains firmly rooted in excellent theory and engineering (3/2), environmental science, practice, its curriculum continues to keep cur- geology, mathematics, liberal arts nursing (3/2), rent in the latest theories and technology. and physics.A pre-health professions track is Wheaton’s science “classrooms” now recommended for students interested in study- extend to the Science Station in the Black ing medicine. Hills of South Dakota, to the tropics for marine National GRE and MCAT scores, in biology experiences, and to the Middle East addition to Wheaton’s graduate placement for geology field trips. Frequent lectures and rate in graduate schools and the job market, symposia on our campus also bring renowned pay tribute to those programs’ excellence. Peter scientists into contact with students. Weston ’03, a geology/archeology major, is the The entire student body may now choose last child among his siblings that David and from more than 24 general education courses Peggy Dyrness Weston ’56 have sent to in the natural sciences.These courses cover Wheaton. Speaking from experience, Peggy numerous fascinating topics, including Theories says,“When students graduate from Wheaton, of Origins, Drugs and Society, Planetary they can compete with the best graduates of The GIS lab and large format printer Astronomy, Stellar Astronomy, Contemporary other schools.” allow geology Issues in Biology, Environmental Geology in Thanks to the success of Wheaton’s students to plot the Field, Natural Disasters, and Great Ideas in alumni and the institutional commitment to data spatially. Ryan Mathematics and Their Influence. science,Wheaton was selected as one of Middlebrook ’03, The natural science curriculum requires just 136 educational institutions included in a geology major, hands-on experience in the laboratory and The Academic Excellence Study, conducted in analyzes data sup- plied from satellite in the field, as well as careful training in 2000 and designed not to rank institutions, imaging. Ryan plans research techniques.The nine natural science but to “provide a basic understanding of the on pursuing a Ph.D. majors within five departments include: biology, environment for research at predominantly undergraduate colleges and universities.” In serving as a resource for a “significant portion” of science students nationwide, Wheaton’s science programs underwent rigorous scrutiny, through which its faculty and administration gained greater insight into the key components that make for successful science graduates.1 As a result of these studies, and Wheaton’s own Science Task Force (established by Dr. Litfin and chaired by this dean, to explore the role of science in a Christian liberal arts educa- tion, curricular reform, equipment needs, and facilities upgrades), future Wheaton natural science students will benefit from greater clarity of vision in the sciences. As we move into the next century,

Michael Johnson Wheaton’s willingness to embrace the emerging

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Dr. Boyce applied several times for employment at Wheaton, and her persistence paid off. In 1930, she was hired as the College’s first female mathematics faculty member. Sixteen Not only has Wheaton graduated many years later she was named full professor. In light successful female scientists, several of these grad- of her scholarship, Dr. Boyce was also chosen to uates have returned to the college to teach participate in a six-week institute on mathematics future generations of scientists and mathemati- at Stanford University. cians. Alumnae Cordelia Erdman ’44 and Marie Dr.Angeline Brandt ’27 and Dr. Fannie Fetzer ’46 were both encouraged to attend Boyce HON were both favorite, long-time mathe- graduate school in geology at Columbia by Dr. matics professors. Each taught at Wheaton for Laurence Kulp ’42, a professor there.They later 32 years and were among the first women listed returned to Wheaton to teach for a short while.4 in American Men of Science. Dr. Brandt was the first recipient of the Teacher of the Year award, and in 1966 she received the Alumni Association’s Alumna of the Year Award for Distinguished Service to Alma Mater.3 She was once quoted as saying she would Dr. Cary Gray rather teach calculus than eat, and fellow faculty Angeline Brandt Fannie Boyce (computer scientist) noted that this enthusiasm encouraged and instructing students inspired her students. Dr. Brandt is honored by Valerie Bitner ’03, a seminar room in her name in Armerding Hall. and Sarah Dyrdal ’02, in the new computer lab. trends—including technological advances, team- edge training.Among the most notable new based problem solving, and original research— advances:Wheaton’s biologists, environmental promises a continued bright future. scientists and geologists now use Global Information Systems (GIS); geologists use The Challenge The development of technology is the single most important influence in the practice of modern science, and national statistics show that liberal arts colleges train the largest percentages of undergraduates who go on to complete doctorates in the natural sciences. As a result,Wheaton remains committed to investing in state-of-the-art equipment

that gives students the opportunity for cutting- Brian MacDonald

Wheaton 5 cathode luminoscope technology; and biologists Sumida ’78, for instance, has been significant, learn gene sequencing and amplification and was recently featured on the cover and in technologies, as well as bioinformatics, where the lead article of Laser World Focus.2 mathematical and computational models inter- Although Wheaton has invested a great sect with biological systems. Chemists find deal in state-of-the-art equipment, keeping their studies enriched with new laser technolo- up with the extraordinary advances in gy, including laser confocal microscopy and technology presents an ongoing challenge. laser photobleaching (FRAP), and also a new Tuition funds alone can’t provide the type of mass spectrophotometer (MALDI-TOF). technology or facilities needed to keep pace Mathematics faculty use computer algebra with the trends. For this,Wheaton relies on systems, Mathematica and Maple for research, the contributions of individuals, foundations, while computer science faculty and students and other corporate entities. now benefit from a new department computer Understanding how to use these new laboratory. technologies is just part of the task for students Dr. David Gieser ’71 says the skills he at Wheaton. In this age of genomics, it is learned in electron microscopy were instrumen- understood that the most important medical tal to his research activity in medical school. advances come with a responsibility to ensure Many graduates have been inspired to develop that these technologies are used in ways that new technologies.The work of Dr. David bring honor and glory to God.As a result,

Authors Among Us vocationally become effective participants in Wheaton natural science faculty members regu- conservation efforts. larly conduct individual research and publish • Dr. Joe Spradley, physics professor, is the editor articles in professional journals and books.The of Magill’s Science Encyclopedia (Salem Press, following are some of our most recently pub- 2001), a collection of essays on major scientific lished authors and their books: breakthroughs and events in natural science, • Dr. Fred Van Dyke, biology profes- 2000. Entries are from diverse fields: medi- sor, published Conservation Biology cine/health, information technology, earth sci- (McGraw Hill, 2003), a textbook ences, genetics, and many other fields of sci- that deals with the ence.Wheaton Professors Joseph Spradley underlying and William Wharton contributed to the issues that astronomy section. define the • Dr.Terry Perciante, mathematics professor, discipline of coauthored Fractals for the Classroom: Strategic conservation Activities (Springer-Verlag, 1991), a three biology, its intel- volume textbook on fractals where simple lectual history, explanations and classroom activities converge and how students to explore the foundational principles guiding can practically and study of fractals.

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frequent discussions of ethics and questions of the opportunity to work with faculty on accountability are an integral part of science original small science research projects. training at Wheaton, as each student develops Because this research hasn’t been conducted a Christian worldview. previously, the results are competitive for publi- cation in disciplinary journals. Faculty members Team Players work alongside these research students to Interdisciplinary and team approaches are explore the primary literature, project designs, driving the best practice of science today. experimentation, replication of results, and Each year, new technologies require more dissemination of the scientific results in profes- interdisciplinary cooperation and more collabo- sional meetings and journals. ratively published research. Laser technology, This dynamic approach to research not for example, has opened many new questions only allows students to work shoulder-to- that require the expertise of both chemists shoulder with faculty, it also exposes them and physicists. to the rich experience of scientific inquiry, Students are being drawn into models peer review, and to sources for possible publica- of teamwork in their courses and research tion in scientific literature. experiences in greater numbers each year. For the last three years, the Alumni Physics major Geoffrey Poore ’04, worked Association, individual donors, private founda- with chemistry professor Dr. Peter Walhout tions, and the College have generously funded to characterize a thin polymer film (a few research projects and the associated costs of billionths of a meter thick) using ellipsometry. housing students. He explains,“Ellipsometry involves the analysis This past summer, for instance, 28 students of reflected light, usually from a laser to deter- received funding to conduct 8- to 10-week mine film thickness and optical properties.” original research projects on the Wheaton Dr. Dillard Faries Geoffrey relied heavily on the problem- College campus and at a site in Lake County, (physicist) and senior solving skills he learned in physics.“As the California.The testimonies of these students John Katana ’02, only physics major on a chemistry project that exhibit an enthusiasm for science that will last who plans to attend relied heavily on physics, I was often responsible a lifetime. medical school. for performing calculations, translating data One of these students, geology from raw numbers into a physically meaning- major Katie Lethe ’04, worked ful form, and writing computer programs for calculations and analysis.” He plans to earn a doctorate in physics and says he “now has a much better idea of what research involves.” Original Research Original research was once thought to be the domain of faculty and graduate students, and perhaps a select few undergraduates. But growing numbers of undergraduate

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ria B Original Thinkers summer, Nathaniel says,“I learned a decent amount of math and physics, and I learned LaTeX (a text markup Collaborative summer research projects engage language that allows you to write mathematical docu- students and faculty in the exploration of the frontiers ments). I also got to interact directly with a professor for of their disciplines. Last summer, 28 natural science a summer, which was a great experience.” He would like majors received funding for small original science to pursue graduate work in mathematics, and possibly projects on a wide variety of subjects.The testimonials teach at the college level. of their learning experiences are those of expectant Biology major Valerie Orshonsky ’03, worked with students embarking on careers in science. Here are chair of biology, Dr. Roger Kennett, to localize a previ- the stories of three of them: ously unsequenced zebrafish gene that is homologous Chemistry major Dee Ann Stults ’03 worked to the mitotic licensing factor in humans.“This gene with Dr. Daniel Burden on studies of single molecule is important because it regulates the cell cycle. It allows movement within a lipid monolayer and analyzed the them [cells] to divide. data comparing statistical methods. She also worked When they divide out with Dr. Greta Bryson on cloning DNA that encodes of control, that’s what the phosphatase enzyme in zebrafish.The first study causes cancer,” she has implications for making medical implants bio- explains. She says her compatible, while the second study is important to summer research proj- human physiology. In addition to learning more about ect opened the wide the process of research, Dee Ann says,“I also learned realm of her major’s Les Barker the value of persistence . . . the value of questioning applications, getting her Valerie Orshonsky ’03 things and trying to figure things out.” She is in the excited about future possibilities. She process of applying to medical schools. also appreciated the opportunity to get to know a Math major Nathaniel Stapleton ’04 worked with professor.“Lisa, my twin sister, and I did our research Dr. Paul Isihara on mathematics related to both together and we both felt our teacher really became Liouville’s Theorem and the Ergodic Theorem.Together one of our best friends at school,” she says.Valerie with another student, they developed modules for plans to take a year off after graduating, then go on teaching these theorems to undergraduates, and are to either medical school or to pursue graduate work now in the process of publishing their work.About his in biology.

with geologists Dr. Jeff Greenberg and Dr. Jim jobs next summer with the Illinois State Clark, studying the aquifers between two Geological Survey.” superfund sites to determine the direction and Likewise, physics major Geoffrey Poore ’04 speeds of released contaminants thought to be found his real-world research experience invalu- carcinogenic.“This summer really made me able.“I believe that student summer research is love my major,” she says,“which makes me one of the best programs at Wheaton College more interested in classes next semester. I made for science majors; it provides hands-on, real many valuable contacts.We were even offered world experience that you can’t get in the

8 Wheaton Toward Discovery classroom and don’t have time for in the lab.” Following their summer research, students Measures of Success have opportunities to develop presentations in the Natural Sciences for professional meetings with faculty, and for regional and national meetings like those “Recent research documents that the best offered by the National Conference for undergraduate science training occurs in Undergraduate Research or the Geological precisely the way we have always done it Society of America, where geology students here at Wheaton,” notes Provost Stan Jones. will present papers this fall. Some students • A recent study of 50 years of natural even publish their work, like student science major graduates showed that researchers Andrea Koenigsberg 33.7 percent have completed at least one Carter ’01 and Nancy Elizabeth doctorate of some kind. Bush Wentzel ’00, who co-authored • In 2000,The National Science Foundation published papers with mathematician (NSF) ranked Wheaton among the top 25 Dr. Paul Isihara. colleges in the United States for baccalaure- ate origins of doctorates for 1991-1995 in Scientists of the Future science and engineering.5 Providing Wheaton students with oppor- • Other studies funded by the NSF estab- tunities for using new technologies, for lish that the liberal arts colleges are the collaborating across disciplines, and for most productive sources (over 50 percent) hands-on discovery are just a few of among U.S. institutions in origins the ways faculty and administrators of graduate degrees of future demonstrate their commitment to scientists. In the NSF’s 1985 prepare many of the next generation “Oberlin Study,”Wheaton was of Christians to be world-class named among the top 50 liberal scientists. arts colleges (the only CCCU school) “Christians have played a strategic based on the commitments of college role for centuries in the advancement of resources and the success of modern science,” Provost Stan Jones notes, graduates measured by the and “historians of science now recognize that completion of doctoral work.6 Christianity is uniquely suited to encouraging the development of science in its belief in a rational Creator God who made the world and application of scientific knowledge.” desires humans to serve as stewards.The firm It is this solid framework that will continue Christian belief in truth gives scientists who to guide future generations of Wheaton College are Christians great confidence in their science students as they embark on their own inquiries, and the moral and ethical guidance journeys of discovery in Christian scholarship, of Scripture gives us a sure framework for the research, and service.

1 Michael P.Doyle, ed. 2000. Academic Excellence:The Sourcebook.(Tucson, Ariz.) 4 Ibid. 2 Sumida, D.S., A.A. Betin, H. Bruesselbach, R. Byren, S. Matthews, R. Reeder, and M.S. 5 Data provided by National Science Foundation Analysis: National Science Mangir. 1999. Diode-pumped Yb:TAG catches up with Nd:YAD. Laser World Focus Foundation/SRS. Survey of Earned Doctorates. 2000 35(6): 63-70. 6 Van-Atta, David Davis, Sam C. Carrier, and Frank Frankfort. 1985. Educating America’s 3 Spradley, Joseph L., and Dorothy F. Chappell. 1992.Wheaton Women in the Early ASA. Scientists:The Role of the Research Colleges. Report of the Future of Science at Liberal Perspectives on Science and the Christian Faith. 44(1):17-24. Arts College Conference (Oberlin College).

Wheaton 9 On September 11, 2002, several thousand students, faculty, and staff gathered for chapel in the Armerding quad, to commemorate the tragic, sudden events that came upon us a year ago. Led by Chaplain Stephen Kellough, the worship service included prayer, singing, Scripture reading, and a message from President Duane Litfin. A poem written by then Wheaton student Jacob Keating ’02, was read, a tribute to his grandmother, Barbara Keating, who was killed in the terrorist attacks. Student Government officers Paily Eapen ’03 and Tanya Oxley ’03 dedicated a plaza at the center of campus, designed with benches and three red maple trees planted in memory of alumni who also died on that dreadful day:Todd Beamer ’91, Jason Oswald ’95, Jeff Mladenik M.A. ’95.What follows is an abridgment of Dr. Litfin’s message.

his past year has been difficult and and your sons forever” (Ex. 12:24, NKJV).That T confusing for us all. On this occasion tradition of remembering is passed on to us in I find myself wanting only to be quiet and lis- the New Testament, as the Lord Jesus, during a ten. But I’ve been asked to speak to you, and I Passover meal, took the bread and cup and said, remembered will do that, however briefly, because we need to “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Lk. 22:19, think about the implications of the events we NKJV). commemorate and remember those we lost. God wants us to be good rememberers. God wants his people to be about the busi- But his kind of remembering is never just an ness of remembering. For instance, he gave occasion to look back. It’s a remembering with Israel the Passover to prompt their memories of a purpose, a goal, a focus.We remember what the day of their delivery, the Exodus: “And you God has done in the past in order to strengthen

September 11, 2001 September 11, shall observe this thing as an ordinance for you our courage and confidence in the present—

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even when we don’t always understand the pres- I spoken to you so that in Me you may have ent, much less the future. peace. In the world you have tribulation, but This kind of remembering is designed to take courage; I have overcome the world” (Jn. generate within us several responses. First, we 16:33, NLT). respond with gratitude.We’re thankful to the As we look back over the events of this Lord for the lives of our friends who died in the year, let us remember those we’ve lost, with terrorist attacks.We can be grateful too for the gratitude for their lives. Let’s pray together for strengths of this nation, in which we have so those who remain, for those who have been many blessings of freedom, even while we work deeply wounded by these events—all of us, I on our nation’s weaknesses. suspect, but some much more than others. Let us The entire September Remembering also brings us to prayer.As ask for the wisdom we and our leaders need as 11th memorial service we study the past we can see God’s hand, and we wend our way through this difficult time in can be heard on our this instructs us for the present.We need to pray history. But above all, let us strengthen our hope Web site at: for our nation and our world. Pray for the peace in the Lord, for in Him only is to be found our www.wheaton.edu/ of Jerusalem; pray for our leaders who must salvation. wetn/september11.htm make such difficult decisions which affect so many lives around the world. This sort of remembering also gives hope for the future as we recall God’s goodness. As God’s people, we know that our hope is not anchored in our nation, its leaders, or its military might. Our hope is in Christ Jesus our Lord, who assures us: “These things have Photos by Jim Whitmer ’69 & Michael Johnson Jim Photos by

Wheaton 11 D.C. W of missionin different kind ments ofa disappoint- successes and discovers the Army officer A retired profile ashington, A CapitalProject hie, David says. choices,” who are inthemiddleofbad “who have madebadchoices, are men But themajority need ahandasthey recover. andjust orboth, home, of ajob, out 10 percent are temporarily men are mentallyill.Another andabed. ahot shower, meal, come tothemissionforahot 110men an average night, ov ofwhatyouheart dois the “In rescue mission work, ofministries. mand ofavariety tive director. y one board in1997; ofdirectors Hejoinedthe Union Mission. introduced himtoCentral effort urban outreach.That in theaffluentsuburbs into attempted todraw his church Central UnionMissionashe of David learned first colonel, my have never dreamed upthison children every would year.“I and women, thousands ofmen, Central UnionMissionhelps inner cityof D.C.Washington, y a118- Central UnionMission, ate istheexecutive director of a missionquitelike this. 20 years inthe Army. his many missionsduring David Treadwellcommanded 12 ear laterhebecametheexecu- ear-old rescue missioninthe rih hle, esy.On hesays. shelter,” ernight

Wheaton o About 10percent ofthe The jobgives David com- A retired lieutenant Army The 1965 Wheaton gradu- He never thoughthe’d run n”David says. wn,” ntescessois”hesays. on thesuccessstories,” his work isnoteasy.“You focus andDavid admits disheartening, step.the first mission’s one-year program is addict completelyclean.The three tofive years togetan David says ittakes or crime. homelessness, addiction, drug tolives return make of it.They T T w all ofthemen’s supervisors, and mission’s 34-memberstaff, halfofthe programs.About with CentralUnionMission’s andhelp findachurch, both, tional orvocational classesor take educa- Bible andtheology, menstudythe Program.The long Spiritual Transformation their lives canjointheyear- w life.” them endthat lenge istohave chal- says.“Our David guys,” front those oralcohol. heroin, is crack, whatever whetherit ischeap,” “whatever isavailable and tunity”—addicts whouse He callsthem ofoppor- “users 80 percent usecrackcocaine. David estimatesthat addictions. andalcohol choice isdrug ransformation graduates don’t graduates ransformation ransformation Program. ransformation ent through theSpiritual ant tochange The disappointmentsare But otherSpiritual Men who “We con- The mostcommonbad also runs ahome where also runs mission from counselors.The camp funandloving attention kids withaweek ofoutdoor provides 350needy Maryland, locatedinrural Camp Bennett, agencies. other social-service each year andworking with70 andfurniture clothing, food, almost $1.5millionworth of giving center inthecity, r CentralUnionMission shelter. programs besidestheovernight see theinsideofajailagain.” and heisextremely unlikely to isstrong, faith David says.“His hisown job,”his own place, “He now has changed. truly Program and T Spiritual through the ButIsaacwent prostitution. involvingfor crimes and drugs spent 32years ofhislifeinjail manhad praying withhim.The 60 years oldwhenDavid began Isaacwas David recalls isIsaac. tating.” it’d bedevas- “Without them, uns thelargestdistribution ransformation David oversees many other One ofthesuccesses the missionstaff. with membersof of development, assistant director Lane’97, Kristin away Profile

women and their children can ate, Kristin Lane ’97, who is served by Central Union come for shelter. the assistant director of devel- Mission. He points out one The gospel is a driving opment. Kristin majored in photo of himself and a young force for both David and the communications at Wheaton black man named Ben. Ben’s mission. Nightly chapel services and spent several years follow- long hair falls in dreadlocks, and are mandatory for all men stay- ing graduation working with David wears a hat with mock ing at the mission.“We’re International Teams in Athens, dreadlocks attached. Both men responding to two biblical man- Greece, before moving to are laughing. David says Ben dates,”David says.“One is to Washington and joining the came to the mission as an look after the needs of the Mission staff.And David, a AIDS-infected drug addict. poor.The other is to share our history major during his Today Ben is active in his faith, and we have to balance Wheaton years, learned that church, holding a steady job, those two in everything we do.” a Wheaton graduate worked and pursuing a career in music. David brought changes at Central Union Mission in “He’s so open, so sincere in his both large and small to the mis- the 1890s as evangelism and faith,” David says. sion. One of the biggest is that music director. Another picture in the the mission will be moving David likes to eat the office portrays a middle-aged from the northwest quarter of evening meal with men com- white man smiling broadly. Washington to the northeast, ing in from the street or David tells how Tommy cele- where David says the need is enrolled in the Spiritual brated his completion of the greater.Another initiative start- Transformation Program.“It Spiritual Transformation ed under his leadership is the breaks down a lot of barriers,” Program by getting drugs.The outreach to Washington’s bur- he says.As he comes down for overdose killed Tommy. geoning Hispanic community. dinner, he greets men by name. David looks at the pictures David ’65 and The mission now has an He asks one man about his of Ben and Tommy.These men Charlotte Gilkeson Hispanic pastor and offers kids, and some of the guests are part of his mission in Treadwell ’65 live English as a Second Language reach out to clasp his hand. Washington. He says warmly, in Burke,Virginia. classes and Bible study groups “How are you doing, Mr.T?” “Those are my people.” They have three in Spanish. one man calls out. children, including People are at the heart of “The love and appreciation by Megan Laughlin ’02 David, Jr., ’88. David’s work.A native of we receive are overwhelming,” Atlanta, he grew up in the seg- David says. regated South.“As a young per- The photographs displayed son, I knew there was some- in David’s office illustrate his thing wrong with the society I accomplishments in the inner lived in,”he says.Working at the city. One picture shows him mission helps him bridge that receiving a public-service award racial gap.“I love to get out at center court during a profes- from behind my desk and go sional basketball game; he meet with the people.” smiles with a congressman in His time with the staff is a another. highlight. He works closely But the pictures David with another Wheaton gradu- treasures most are of men

Wheaton 13 A New Chapter Begins Four Wheaton professors research. And instructing stu- Christian perspective, with retired in July from full- dents is his passion. five or six other professors. Interaction outside the class- Following retirement, time faculty positions, but room, such as giving career Dr. Chignell will continue to their involvement in teach- advice and praying with stu- teach as a professor emeritus. ing, writing, missions, and dents, is one of the things he With the new flexibility, he service continues. enjoys most about being a also plans to use his chemistry professor. and communication skills to DEREK CHIGNELL Time outside class is also develop curriculum for Youth Professor of Chemistry spent reading scholastic litera- With a Mission’s University of Derek Chignell’s 27 years of ture and conversing with col- the Nations, which is dedicat- teaching at Wheaton have leagues in order to pass on ed to training students inter- taught him to “keep on learn- excitement for the subject to ested in missions. ing, developing, and renewing students and keep up with the yourself,” he says. His time at changing chemistry field. Dr. JAMES MANN Wheaton and plans for after Chignell plans to write a Professor of Mathematics retirement continue to reflect book about origins from a When James Mann submitted that goal. a résumé to Wheaton College, A native of London and a he didn’t even know whether doctoral graduate in chem- a position was available. istry from King’s College, Twenty years later, he consid- Professor Chignell completed ers his pull to Wheaton a call- a master’s degree in commu- ing.“People in technological nications from Wheaton fields have opportunities that College in 1978, after having pastors and preachers don’t,” joined the chemistry faculty. he says. As a professor of OWER He was drawn to the school mathematics and computer because it emphasizes teach- science, Dr. Mann has been T ing students, not just doing pointing graduates to remote

Promotions, and tenure status effective July 1, 2002 From Associate Professor Foreign Languages Ed.D., Education; to Professor: Gene Green ’76, M.A. ’77, Karin Redekopp Edwards, From Assistant Professor Ph.D., Bible,Theology, D.M., Conservatory; Gene to Associate Professor: Archaeology, and World Green ’76, M.A. ’77, Ph.D., Sally Canning, Ph.D., Religions; Lisa McMinn, Bible,Theology,Archaeology, and Psychology; Paul Egeland ’77, Ph.D., Sociology/ Anthropology; World Religions; Paul Isihara, Ed.D., Education Kent Seibert, D.B.A.,

NDER THE Ph.D., Mathematics/Computer Business/ Economics; Annette Science; Wayne Martindale, Tenu re: To mal, Ph.D., Business/ Ph.D., English; Kathleen Andrew Brulle, Ed.D., Economics U Marshall Pederson, Ph.D., Education; Paul Egeland ’77,

14 Wheaton Under the Tower

areas and the business world been a privilege to be at to many reference books. A to share their faith. Wheaton,” he says,“to associ- doctoral graduate of the A doctoral graduate of ate with students and col- University of Chicago, he has Harvard University, Professor leagues.” written three books and is Mann has gained a wide base currently working on another. of knowledge in all kinds of JOHN MCRAY His book Archaeology and the areas, from oil-well technolo- Professor of New Testament and New Testament is used as a gy to cardiac muscle behavior, Archaeology textbook at Harvard and and has written many scholar- Retirement for John McRay Oxford Universities. ly papers throughout his will be the start of a new For all the contributions career. career. He plans to spend Dr. McRay has made to Post-retirement, Dr. Mann alternate periods of several Wheaton, the College has hopes to start a handyman months teaching in Jerusalem, blessed him, too. He says the business, a hobby of his, and Athens, and other places, then school is a place where those spend more time with his writing in the United States. from different denominations wife, Dottie Weyenberg Mann He and his wife, Annette, are can respect and love one ’59, and family. He is also dis- also committed to working cussing with the College’s on reconciliation in 2002 F physical plant department the Jerusalem. Wheaton College annually recognizes excel- possibility of organizing prac- As a professor of New lence among the faculty. Faculty members tical courses for students Testament and archaeology, are nominated by students, colleagues, or interested in working with Dr. McRay led several excava- administrators, and the recipients of the A

their hands in remote areas of tion teams from Wheaton to Faculty Achievement Awards are selected CULTY the world. His experience remote areas where he is now because of their contributions as teachers with Habitat for Humanity in demand.These trips, as well and scholars at the College. and helping his church con- as advising graduate students

struct a new building has on thesis work, gave him a JUNIOR FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD A given him a passion for con- chance to indulge in one of Christina Bieber, Ph.D.; CHIEVEMENT struction ministry. his favorite parts of the job, English For Dr. Mann, retirement getting to know students. Mark Lewis, M.F.A.; is just as much a calling as was Professor McRay is also well- Communication his coming to Wheaton.“It’s published and has contributed SENIOR TEACHING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Jillian Nerhus Lederhouse ’75, Ph.D.; Education A Te r ence Perciante ’67, Ed.D.; W

Mathematics/Computer Science ARDS

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Mark Noll ’68, Ph.D.; History E. John Walford, Ph.D.; Art

Wheaton 15 another.“It has broadened my degrees at Western returned the favor. She enjoys perspective of the church as Washington University in teaching skills to young an extended family,” he says. Bellingham. Although she had women, giving them respect This is the concept that he intended to be a missionary for themselves as they achieve hopes to share with those in to China, the country was in her classes. She stresses the Jerusalem. closed. connection between body But Professor Scribner and mind and the key role MARILYN SCRIBNER found a mission field among that exercise plays in mental Professor of Kinesiology the women students at health. For Marilyn Scribner, being Wheaton.“Wheaton has Professor Scribner’s a professor at Wheaton was pushed me to be the best I achievements also include not a job, but a privilege. can be,” she says. And she has two texts: a bowling manual, During the past 41 years, Striking Out in Your Spare she helped bring a formerly Time, and a self-defense non-existent women’s sports guide and video, Free to Fight program to the forefront of Back. Wheaton’s campus as a coach Plans for her retirement and teacher in the physical are already in the works. She education and kinesiology will be teaching self-defense department. classes, working with student Professor Scribner was teachers, and enjoying many recruited by Harve Chrouser hobbies. ’34 in 1961 after completing her bachelor’s and master’s by Jackie Noden Inouye ’00

Acquiring Minds These 15 teachers—including summer. Some are visiting ’89, Bible, Theology, Archaeol- five Wheaton alumni—joined instructors or assistant ogy, and World Religions; the College faculty in the professors, and others are Laura Barwegen, Education; in tenure-track positions. Robert Sheldon ’81, Physics; Jonathan Keller, Politics Row 1 (from left): Sarah and International Relations; Swift ’00, Foreign E. J. Park, Communication/Art. Languages (German); Row 3:William Terris, Kevin Carlson, Kinesiology; Psychology; Nathan Faries Jennifer Busch ’96, ’93, English; Bruce Myers, Biology; Nicole Mazzarella, Mathematics; Nestor English; Natalia Yangarber- Quiroa, Foreign Languages; Hicks, Psychology. Glen Pettigrove, Philosophy. Row 2:Timothy Larsen Photos by Michael Johnson

16 Wheaton On My Mind

Homeschoolers Find a Good Fit at Wheaton It is no wonder that Wheaton, cating the student, what type of fering forms of homeschooling. with its unique blend of faith curriculum and grading scale Although an interview is and learning, has received appli- was used, and factors for decid- optional, it is suggested that all cations from bright home- ing to homeschool. Completing students participate, as it gives schoolers for many years. the form is the first step in evaluators a more accurate per- Recently,concern for safety at applying to Wheaton as a ception of their abilities and the school and the quality of educa- homeschooler. likelihood that the student will tion has risen. Parents with One of challenges of evalu- thrive at Wheaton. strong religious affiliations look ating a homeschooled student is Hoden admits that stereo- for learning alternatives that finding fair criteria by which to types surrounding homeschool- aren’t high-priced, where their compare the skills and aptitude ers suggest that they are less Sonja Hoden ’95 kids can learn in an environ- of the applicant with those of a skilled or are narrow-minded. joined the admissions ment friendly to their beliefs. traditionally educated student. However, often just the opposite department in 1999. And they often find that educat- Often homeschoolers are aware is true.“We have found that She and her team of ing at home is the best choice. of the challenge facing evalua- [homeschooled students] are admissions counselors The number of previously tors and submit portfolios that consistently higher scorers, are work to present and homeschooled students on cam- explain their coursework and outgoing, and have had some promote Wheaton to pus attests to the college’s prepa- extracurricular activities more unusual experiences,”says prospective students ration and willingness to accept thoroughly,and list all classes Hoden.“Their alternative edu- and their parents and such applicants.There are an taken.This helps in the assess- cational experiences diversify the to the public at large average of 10 students in each ment process.“We don’t rely student body.”She believes that through publications freshman class who have been solely on a homeschooler’s students’ ability to adjust on and personal contact homeschooled through high GPA, or on transcripts from campus is more likely related to on campus and by school and about 10 percent of homeschooling organizations; their own personality than their phone. Sonja’s main all students have been taught at rather, we evaluate the strength schooling background. responsibility is regu- home at some point. of the whole curriculum,”says The door to Wheaton’s lating recruitment of As a result of receiving Sonja Hoden, assistant director admissions department will new students. multiple requests for home- of admissions.“We also rely remain open as home- schooler applications, the admis- heavily on the SAT and ACT.” schooling grows in popu- sions department has offered a Evaluators also look for larity nationwide.Among packet of information specifical- signs that a homeschooled stu- Wheaton’s unique mix of ly for these applicants since the dent can succeed in a traditional international students, early 1990s.The packet contains classroom setting. Participation missionary kids, and tra- a questionnaire, which is also on at a junior college or home- ditionally educated stu- the admissions Web site schooling co-op, where students dents, those previously www.wheaton.edu/admissions, have multiple teachers, are some homeschooled will con- to be completed by the prospec- experiences they look for. tinue to find like minds tive student.The questionnaire Applicants still must meet the and add their unique asks six questions to determine if same 18-credit requirements as perspectives on campus the student’s work was evaluated their public or private schooled for many years to come. by a state department of educa- peers. However,Wheaton’s tion, who was involved in edu- requirements are sensitive to dif- by Jackie Noden Inouye ’00

Wheaton 17 Come, Journey with Us

Alumni “I was not prepared to see a Elizabeth Iliadou Sparks. Presbyterian Church, sharing Association land of such astounding beau- The tour began in northern their service in Greek through tour follows ty,”says Ron G.Tippens ’74, Greece at the tombs of Phillip an English interpreter. “the footsteps pastor of the Albemarle Road II, father of Alexander the They set sail for five days of the Apostle Presbyterian Church in Great, and then proceeded on on the Aegean Sea, touring the Paul.” Charlotte, North Carolina. to Mount Olympus, thriving islands of Mykonos, Patmos, “The book of Acts became modern Thessaloniki, the ruins Rhodes, Crete and Santorini, more meaningful to me as we of ancient Philippi, and Verria and the ruins of Ephesus.At visited places where the Apostle (Berea), where the believers Patmos they visited the tomb of Paul lived, ministered, and “received the message with St. John where he received struggled. It was a sheer joy to great eagerness and examined “The Revelation of Jesus walk down into the stream the Scriptures every day to see Christ.”At Crete, where the where Paul baptized Lydia (Acts if what Paul said was true” Apostle Paul left Titus to start a 16) and experience with others (Acts 17:11). Exploring these church, the travelers visited the Group 1 (bottom) fac- the renewal of my baptism.” sites helped the travelers under- ruins of the Minoan kings (ca. ing the Parthenon on Ron and 75 Wheaton stand the importance and 1,200 B.C.). the Acropolis in alumni and friends traveled in sequence of Greek history up At Rhodes they visited the Athens, Greece. June and July to Greece and to the time of Christ. gothic medieval buildings built Group 2 (top) stand- Turkey, on two pilgrimage trips Heading to Athens, the pil- by kings and Crusaders.And at ing among modern “in the footsteps of the Apostle grims toured the ruins at Santorini, the last stop before frescoes of the Apostle Paul” arranged by Wheaton Delphi, saw the mountaintop returning to the mainland and Paul in Verria (ancient alumnus Rev. David Sparks ’75 monasteries at Meteora, and flying home, the travelers rode Berea). and his Greek-born wife, watched artisans creating Greek donkeys up the side of the Orthodox icons.Then it was extinct volcano to the charming on to Athens to see the town of Fira with its spectacu- Acropolis and its ancient treas- lar, unforgettable views of the ures, and some even climbed sun setting over whitewashed the slippery marble steps to the rooftops and the Aegean Sea. crown of the Aeropagus, or Wheaton’s provost Stan Mars Hill, where Paul made his Jones and his wife Brenna, appeal to the worshippers of along with Neal ’63 and Judi idols who were “very religious” Hamer Whitecotton ’64 (Acts 17:22-23). accompanied the first trip of The group traveled to Greece travelers, and Dr. Corinth, where they Dorothy Chappell, dean of nat- celebrated the Lord’s ural and social sciences accom- Supper on top of the panied the second group, along “bema” where Paul had with alumni director Marilee been accused and perse- Melvin ’72.The Alumni cuted. On Sunday the Association is planning a fol- Wheatonites met with low-up trip “in the footsteps of fellow Christians at the the Apostle Paul” in the future, nearby Evangelical so watch for details.

18 Wheaton On My Mind

Standing WITH THE Titans by Lon Allison, Director of the Billy Graham Center This summer I visited with Graham for part of an after- lauded, and that Christ is the two titans of the Christian noon. Our talks over ice source of whatever accom- faith, John R. Mott and Billy cream sodas covered a range plishments we may see in their Graham. of subjects, but, as was Mott, lives. Mr. Mott died in the Mr. Graham is first and forev- As I left Mr. Graham and fifties, so obviously, my intro- er an evangelist. His love for reflected on our talk, I realized duction to him was by way of the gospel and lost people that I am the same age differ- biographies and his own writ- consumes his thoughts. Billy ence from our incoming fresh- ings. Mott, more than any Graham was to the second men as Mr. Graham is to me. other leader, was responsible half of the twentieth century Who, then, are the “titans” of for the Student Volunteer what John R. Mott was to the evangelism in my generation? Movement, which recruited first; his commitment to the God save us from ever seeing more than 25,000 college stu- whole church birthed a host ourselves as giants of the faith. dents to careers in missions. In of “Edinburghs” around the But should the light of Christ 1910, he drew church leaders world. His desire to raise up shine through us enough to For the past 25 years, together at the World the next generations of evan- spill on the generations now Dr. Lon Allison has Missionary Conference in gelism leaders built the Billy rising, let us be both humbled immersed himself in Edinburgh, Scotland, with the Graham Center. and grateful. many aspects of vision to present Christ to In our musings, I men- church and para- every tribe and nation in their tioned my fascination with (Dr.Allison just completed a short church ministry.As generation. Mott was the John Mott and how much he, book on John R. Mott. Contact an author, educator, friend of presidents and the Billy Graham, reminded me of the Billy Graham Center or email minister, evangelist, counselor to corporation him.At the mention of Mott us at [email protected] and performing artist leaders. His knowledge of his eyes began to sparkle, and for a complimentary copy.) in music and theater, world events was so vast and he said,“I knew him. he travels extensively his friends so many that He was a giant.” I in sacred and secular Woodrow Wilson twice learned later from one venues sharing his sought him to be America’s of his closest advisers passion for relating first ambassador to China. that Mr. Graham saw the Christian faith to Princeton offered him its pres- John R. Mott as some- all aspects of life. In idency, though his formal edu- what of a hero and addition to member- cation concluded with a bach- model for his own life. ship on several mis- elor’s degree. He declined Yes, I stood with sions and evangelism both appointments because of two giants from two boards, Dr.Allison is a more important calling. In generations this sum- director of the Billy 1946 he was awarded the mer, though my hunch Graham Center at Nobel Peace Prize.Yet for all is neither of them ever Wheaton. He lives his accomplishments, he thought of themselves with his wife, Marie, voiced at the end of his life as such.They and so and three children in that he wished to be remem- many like them are Palatine, where he bered as an evangelist. quick to tell us that it is enjoys a variety of

This week I sat with Billy Christ who is to be Michael Johnson athletic pursuits.

Wheaton 19 Sharing a Love of Visual byArt E. John Walford, Professor of Art I was first attracted to visual art thought, and mused one day of ized, however, that I had an because it opened up a win- writing one. He warned me advantage others lacked: I dow to worlds beyond my that there’s more to it than always had to keep the big pic- own.Art draws me like a meets the eye. I knew one ture in mind.Thus a textbook magnet, letting me see needed to acquire a command would allow me to turn the what others think and of a great range of material, but constraints of my Wheaton job dream.That is what I there was more that I did not into an opportunity. would like my classes realize. Mary Choi kept prodding to do for Wheaton So what brought me to me to write, and I always resis- College students. the task of textbook writing? ted, saying that I needed to Dr. E. John Several years ago, the local The longer I taught at extend my knowledge base.As Walford is Prentice-Hall representative, Wheaton, the more I felt pro- I completed work on another the author of Mary Choi, asked why I wasn’t fessionally marginalized.At book (Jacob van Ruisdael and the Jacob van using one of their texts for my Cambridge, the head of the Perception of Landscape,Yale, Ruisdael and Art Survey class. I responded department had dismissed 1991), I had been praying about the Perception that introducing freshmen, non- me—a “Baroque man”—as what to tackle next.The day of Landscape art majors to the media, styles, unprofessional for expressing an after I sent off the index, Mary (Yale University and techniques of art simply opinion about Modern Art.At Choi surprised me by bringing Press, 1991) and bored them, at best provoking Wheaton, as the only art histo- the Prentice-Hall art acquisi- Great Themes in the same question I had posed rian on faculty, I have to teach tions editor to Wheaton. He Art (Prentice- as a student—“So what?” Mary everything from ancient to liked my ideas, urged me to Hall, 2002). Choi asked me:Then how modern, and am thereby forced submit a formal proposal, and would you do it differently? to become a generalist. I almost shortly thereafter we signed a My response was to look for a never have the luxury to teach contract. bridge between the shared in my area of expertise, and, as humanity of the students and a consequence, have found it The Conceptual Structure that of the artists and patrons impossible to keep up in my So the textbook I have writ- who poured their humanity field. My Cambridge mentor ten—Great Themes in Art—is into their art.To me, this can be had warned me that coming to thematically based, though found in art’s great themes. Wheaton would be professional chronologically structured.The Mary challenged me to write suicide. I was beginning to see book’s themes are grounded in such a book. Maybe one day, I why. the idea of examining artistic replied, but first I need to learn One day, taking a walk, I responses to the questions that much more. sat down to reflect. I soon humanity encounters across the noticed that a man, who had generations and across cultures. The Birth of an Idea been alongside me, was now These questions focus on spiri- As an undergraduate in way ahead.That image shook tuality, the self, nature, and the Amsterdam, I recall my mentor, me, because it showed me city. Each theme is revisited in the late Professor Hans where I stood relative to my each historical period. Rookmaaker, turning down the professional peers.They kept What do these themes opportunity to write a text- going in their specialty fields, address? First, the question of book.What a lost opportunity, I while I was standing still. I real- God: how art evokes transcen-

20 Wheaton Scholarly Pursuits

dence.This introduces students architecture not only to our But he made clear that a text- to artists’ changing responses to eyes but also to our whole book is not a personal pulpit.A the spiritual dimension of life, selves. textbook will only succeed if its and how religious art reflects approach and judgments make the changing role of the From Idea to Actuality sense to a wide spectrum of Christian church in Western There was plenty to learn from people. I assured the publisher culture. Second, the question of the process, as well.As that I would seek to be fair- self: how art projects a Rookmaaker rightly warned, handed, representing all ideolo- public image of ourselves. there’s more to a textbook than gies in terms of the nature of The sections on the self intro- meets the eye. Not only were their impact on the art dis- duce students to works that constraints of level and length cussed. I also knew that only a encompass political, social, and excruciating, but my writing secular publisher possessed the domestic values, so providing style was deemed too British. resources and will to publish a opportunity to compare them While I like to build toward a book of this nature, with its with our own.Third, the ques- narrative climax, the publisher mass of illustrations. However, tion of nature: how art evokes wanted forthright exposition. I this project taught me much our responses to the natural had to rewrite the entire text, about the give-and-take of col- world.The sections on nature only to see it cut by a whop- laborative ventures, in which show students how artists have ping 40 percent. both publisher and author have responded to nature’s power There were also significant a rightful vested interest. Our both to sustain life and to ideological constraints.The joint hope is that many will E. John Walford, pro- destroy it, to soothe and to publisher commissioned a book find the outcome refreshing fessor of art history, terrify, inviting reflection on linking art and human values. and useful. has taught at the significance of the natural Wheaton since 1981. world to us. Fourth, the He was named Senior question of the city:This Teacher of the Year in section introduces students 1997 and received to how communities of people Wheaton’s Senior shape cities and the built Scholar Achievement environment, and shows how Award in 2002. Dr. what we build projects our Walford, who was values and power structures. born in England, Each chapter concludes studied as an under- with a short vignette, introduc- graduate at the Vrije ing works from parallel cul- Universiteit in tures:This necessarily brief Amsterdam and section opens windows for the earned a Ph.D. degree reader through which to in art history from the glimpse contrasting perspectives University of on art’s great themes from Cambridge. Dr. non-Western cultures. Walford and his wife, Hopefully this approach will Maria, have three make art accessible to the children (all Wheaton non-specialist, by opening up alumni) and two

the wealth offered by art and Michael Johnson grandchildren.

Wheaton 21 Reunion of Champions The 1956-57 It was to be—using a coach’s Mel Peterson ’60, reserves Stan between Metro State and Wheaton classic cliché—a “rebuilding Chamberlain ’59 and Ray Kentucky Wesleyan, CBS basketball year.” Adams ’59, and coaches Pfund devoted a 20-second spot to team returns Instead, Coach Lee Pfund’s ’49 and Bob Baptista ’48. the first champs: a photo of the to the site of cagers stormed to a 28-1 record Accompanying the team were ’56-57 team, a cutaway to the its great en route to the NCAA’s first Harriet Meurlin Adams ’59 and orange and blue Wheaton ban- achievement. College Division championship Ray Smith ’54, with a surprise ner, citation of the 28-1 record, and Wheaton’s only national visit by Randy Pfund ’74, pres- and identification of Pfund as basketball title. Members of that ident and general manager of the father of “college and NBA 1956-57 unit reunited recently the NBA’s Miami Heat. coach Randy Pfund.” at the site of their victory. Wheaton returnees were So back in fall 1956 did The occasion was the treated royally during the two Pfund think his team could go return of the “Elite Eight”— days of March pre-tourney fes- all the way after losing four the finals of the 2002 NCAA tivities. At the tipoff reception starters from a 28-4 conference Division II men’s tourna- at Centre Hall, Coach Pfund titlist that had placed fourth in ment—to Roberts Municipal had the honor of a ceremonial the NAIA nationals? “I knew Stadium in Evansville, Indiana, center jump versus Evansville we had good talent to build after an absence of 25 years. Mayor Russell Lloyd, Jr., six around Kamm that could con- Organizers invited each inches shorter! Wheaton was tend in the conference, but school that had won College spotlight-introduced at the never thought about even a or, later, Division II titles (in teams’ opening banquet and playoff bid,” he admits. 1976 the NCAA reorganized invited to watch the competi- Wheaton’s all-time scoring to three divisions) to send a tors’ private practices. In one leader, freshman recruit coach and representative player classy gesture, the entire Metro Peterson (2,542 points), as its guests. Don Voss ’57 State (Denver) team—eventual changed the equation leading of Owatonna, Minnesota, champions—came over to up to the final 89-65 rout of suggested a Wheaton team individually shake Pfund’s hand favored Kentucky Wesleyan. reunion. in appreciation of the Crusaders’ Other players who helped rank Fittingly, it was senior legacy. Wheaton third nationally in guard Voss’s dramatic steal lead- Finally, in Saturday’s scoring (87.8 points per game) ing to the winning basket by nationally televised title game were starters Andersen, Bill Don Andersen ’59 against archrival Beloit in the sectional final that proved to be the sin- gle most crucial play in the six- game march to the crown.And the reunion was dedicated to Voss, who was unable to attend due to a subsequently successful bone marrow transplant at Mayo Clinic.Those able to return were captain and center sports Dick Kamm ’57, MVP forward

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Nov. 22-23 Lee Pfund Classic Jan. 25 Carthage heaton Fall Sports Gerig ’59, and Dick Whitehead Nov. 26 at Chicago Jan. 28 at North Park ’59; reserves Roy Roe, Sr., ’59, Dec. 3 at Calvin Feb. 1 at Illinois Wesleyan John Dobbert ’60, and Mike Dec. 7 Concordia Feb. 5 Elmhurst Easterling ’58; and assistant Dec. 10 at Asbury Feb. 8 North Central coach Dick Gross ’53 and Dec. 14 at Central (Iowa) Feb. 13 Illinois Wesleyan manager Bruce Ellingson ’59, Jan. 3-4 at Christopher Newport Feb. 18 at North Central M.A. ’61. U. Tournament Feb. 21 Millikin Jan. 7 at Gallaudet Feb. 25 North Park It was indeed a season to Jan. 10 at Villa Julie remember. Jan. 14 North Park Swimming by Ray Smith ’54 Jan. 18 Illinois Wesleyan Oct. 26 CCIW Classic Jan. 22 at Elmhurst Nov. 1 at Wisconsin-Milwaukee Jan. 25 at Millikin Nov. 8 Grand Valley State Jan. 28 North Central Nov. 9 at Calvin Spring Wrap-up Feb. 1 Augustana Nov. 15 at North Central Baseball: 10-23 overall; 3-18 in Feb. 4 Carthage Nov. 22 at DePauw College Conference of Illinois and Feb. 8 at North Park Nov. 23 at Wabash Invitational Wisconsin (eighth place); Honors: Feb. 11 Millikin Dec. 6-7 Wheaton Invitational Feb. 15 at Illinois Wesleyan Dec. 14 at North Central Invitational Steve Duncan (CCIW First Team) Feb. 18 at Augustana Jan. 18 Quad Meet Men’s Golf: Sixth place at CCIW Feb. 22 Elmhurst Jan. 25 Carthage and Chicago championship; second at Cress Feb. 26 at North Central Feb. 2 at Illinois Wesleyan with North Central Creek Invitational; Honors: Pete March 1 at Carthage Feb. 13-15 CCIW Championships Sailhamer (All-CCIW) Feb. 21-22 at Midwest Invitational, Carthage Softball: 16-20 overall; 7-7 Women’s Basketball Nov. 22-23 at Rockford Tournament Wrestling CCIW (fourth); Honors: Coach Nov. 26 at Concordia Nov. 20 at Elmhurst Pete Felske ’86 (CCIW Coach of Nov. 30 at Kalamazoo Dec. 3 Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Year);Krista Frank (CCIW Dec. 3 at Carthage Missouri Baptist Second); Kara Keller (CCIW Dec. 7 Wisconsin-Stevens Point Dec. 7 at Lawrence Invitational Second); Abbi Cooley (CCIW Third) Dec. 10 at Augustana Jan. 11 at Knox Men’s Tennis: Third straight Dec. 14 at Elmhurst Jan. 13 Chicago CCIW championship; Honors: Jan. 3-4 at Christopher Newport Jan. 18-19 at North Central Invitational U. Tournament Jan. 25 at Manchester Classic Coach Eric Gorman ’97, M.A. ’00 Jan. 7 at Gallaudet Jan. 28 at Maranatha Baptist with Lakeland (CCIW Coach of the Year);Oliver Jan. 11 at Aurora Jan. 31 North Central with Milwaukee Oatman (CCIW Player of the Year, Jan. 15 Augustana School of Engineering CCIW champion at No. 1 singles); Jan. 18 at Millikin Feb. 7-8 Pete Willson Invitational Brian Wu (CCIW tournament co- MVP,CCIW champion at No. 2 sin- Honors: Ryan Rogers (CCIW champion in 4x400 relay); gles); Breck Schleuter (CCIW cham- (All-America honors in 110-meter James Hoxworth (CCIW champion pion at No. 3 singles); Joe Williams high hurdles; CCIW champion in in discus (CCIW champion at No. 4 singles); 110-meter high hurdles and 4x400 Women’s Track & Field: Peter Hubbard (CCIW champion at relay); Dax Christofferson (CCIW Sixth place at CCIW championship; No. 6 singles) champion in 4x400 relay); Fred Honors: Rachael Zisch (CCIW Men’s Track & Field: Ketchum (CCIW champion in champion in 3,000-meter Third place at CCIW championship; 4x400 relay); Jon VanDuren steeplechase)

Wheaton 23 a word with Alumni Wheaton alumni who studied in the 60s and 70s will remember Professor S. Richey Kamm, who taught political science and political theory. He made a tremendous impact on a generation of Wheatonites, some of whom today are I want to acknowledge serving around the world in boardrooms and legislative the fine work of chambers. I recall long, sunny May afternoons in his class- Michael Murray, who room, where Professor Kamm, white-haired, spectacled from May 1998 to and regal, discussed with us the issues and currents of the September 2002 world. He warned us,“We cannot live as flying saucers”; served as managing that is, we are a richly interconnected people, and no one editor of Wheaton lives or dies alone.When I consider the number of people magazine. In his connected to Wheaton who contribute to the miracle of many feature articles Christian higher education here, Dr. Kamm’s phrase takes in the pages of this on new meaning. magazine, Michael, The alumni board and staff acknowledge our Wheaton a gifted writer and volunteers, whose help is invaluable to Wheaton.They may Georgia Douglass & Michael Murray editor, conveyed the be alumni, parents, friends, or students. But volunteers heart of Wheaton and its people. allow communication of Wheaton’s mission to be exponentially more effective. Michael and his wife, Nikki, and We recently calculated the number of hours invested by Alumni Association daughter,Anna, now make their volunteers. Just last year 350 alumni volunteered approximately 6000 hours for our home in Marquette, Michigan, programs.Their expertise and presence greatly enhanced Wheaton’s influence. involved in campus ministry and “Thanks to Carolyn Raffensperger RN ’54, M.A. ’85 and Bill and Martha Sue expecting to head for the mission Batt,” says Jennifer Streeter ’99,Wheaton Club coordinator,“we are building new field. interest in the Indianapolis Wheaton Club.These volunteers have a heart to reach Wheaton magazine receives and encourage alumni and parents there.” praises from many places, and “Time is precious for our Wheaton students,” comments Suzanne Weber, this is due in largest part to reunion coordinator.“Still, a student committee plans student Homecoming. It’s Georgia Douglass ’70, M.A. encouraging to see their creativity and how they follow through.” ’94. During this past year she Richard Lyon ’99, our communication specialist who oversees alumni class has taken on additional responsi- Web pages, says that “a growing cadre of class webmasters will make timely com- bilities as director of marketing munication and news between Wheaton grads possible.” communications, and she continues These and many other Wheaton alumni and parents help us in our work here, as Wheaton’s editor. and we are in your debt.You have our thanks.

by Marilee A. Melvin ’72 Vice President for Alumni Relations

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Class News section. Portable Art half of which was spent in Both of the overseas Roommates Lindsay Kenya.They heard music by tracks emphasized understand- Chandler ’04 and Chrissie students in public, private, and ing the church in different Staffel ’04 each enrolled in a Christian elementary and sec- parts of the world and being a summer course. Instead of ondary schools.“We per- Christian in the arts.The staying in a Wheaton class- formed American music for African Music course let stu- room, they got on an air- these African kids, and they dents “develop a broader per- plane to London together. performed their [music] for spective on life and ministry This summer, for the us,”Dr. Funk says. that many music majors don’t second time, the Conservatory The Wheaton students get,”Dr. Funk says.“There’s a of Music offered the African studied the history, politics, larger world, and all this con- Music Education Seminar, and and culture of eastern Africa nects how they understand the Conservatory and theater before arriving in Kenya to themselves as musicians and department jointly offered the better understand its music. Christians.”He says the Arts in London program. Both The 15 students enrolled church in Kenya is “alive and programs are offered every in Arts in London spent more powerful.” other year. than a month in England. Arts in London students Students in both classes They enrolled in two of the spent class time interacting traveled to London together, three courses offered—Musical with Christians in London’s and after a few days of prepa- Theater, English Cathedral theater and music scene.“I was ration, the six students of the Music, and World Music. surprised to meet so many African Music class went to Most took the Musical vibrant and strong Christians Nairobi, Kenya. Lindsay, an Theater class, team-taught by in that realm,”Chrissie says.“It elementary education major Michael Stauffer of the theater was really inspiring, especially with an emphasis in music, department and Carolyn Hart since that’s what I want to do.” says the class was a chance to of the Conservatory. see a new country, culture, and The class went to four by Megan Laughlin ’02 music.The students visited shows together, but students schools in Nairobi and rural saw more on their own time. Diverse Notes Kenya. Chrissie Staffel saw three Lindsay says joining a operas, 17 plays, and two pop- on Activities Masai village for a Christian ular-music concerts. worship service was a particu- Students also performed at Wheaton– larly memorable musical expe- a selection from the musical Now and Then rience in Kenya.“We heard “Godspell” in an Anglican them worship in their own church and visited many language,”she says, explaining museums.“They that jumping and dancing just superseded my accompanied the songs.“It imagination and was very physical—something hopes with the you don’t see in churches number of oppor- here.”Curtis Funk, associate tunities they professor of music, led the seized,”Professor eight-week course, two and a Hart says. Journal of Jonathan Blanchard

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Wonderful Words of Life illustrated New Upon entering an art gallery, attempts to mirror the lin- Living Translation one might expect to find a guistic meaning of the words published by few utilitarian words explain- themselves. More abstract Tyndale in 2000. ing some works. But in the concepts come to life under To gether with Billy Graham Museum’s his pen and brush.The his son, Jeremy, newest exhibit,“The Holy process of studying their he also designed Bible,” the words are the art. meaning is not without an original typeface for this Some passages reflect Since the time of effect on the artist as well as Bible.The museum has a dis- the familiar stories of medieval scribes, artists have the patron.“Because of the play of preliminary sketches Samson and Stephen. sought to illuminate the power of the Scripture, my and notes from this project as Others are inspirational: meaning of Scripture through ideas come directly from well as a complete listing of a description of Heaven illustration.Timothy Botts meditating on the words,” all illustrated in Revelation, or the continues to bring this form Timothy says.“The result is passages. Beatitudes. Some words are of biblical interpretation to that the truth of the text The results of their work even designed to form a life in the present day, taking becomes a part of me, deep are a collection of colorful shape, like a cluster of grapes. the very words of the inside.” canvases strewn with familiar Unique brushwork gives life Scriptures and communicat- This particular selection passages, some with figures to letters in words of action ing their meaning visually. of Timothy’s work is behind the words represent- and of importance, and a Timothy’s art form, called excerpted from the 350 ing a concrete object— new perspective on Scripture expressive calligraphy, pieces in his to its viewers. “The Holy Bible” exhibit will be displayed a vine branch, a through December 2002. lion—and some with The Billy Graham Museum just words, words com- is open from 9:30 A.M.to pounded upon one anoth- 5:30 P.M. Monday through er, with letters that resem- Saturday and 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. ble objects and words that on Sunday. Please call communicate what’s written 630-752-5909 for more between the lines. information.

archaeology, and world from them all.” us by saying that the reason- religions: Posted by Gene Green able friend should be pre- Wisdom Posted by C. Hassell ’76, M.A. ’77, associate ferred to him who is in a Bullock, Dyrness Professor professor of New Testament, frenzy.” Literature of Biblical Studies, a quota- a quotation from Plato’s Posted by Richard tion from Rav Hanina: Phaedrus: “All these noble Schultz,Armerding Professor Many professors use their “I have learned much from results of inspired madness of Biblical Studies:“Stress is office doors for more than my teachers, and from my I can mention, and many when your gut says,“No just privacy. Here’s a sampling colleagues more than from more.Therefore let us not be way,” and your mouth says, of quotations seen in the my teachers, but from afraid on that point, and let “Sure, no problem.” department of Bible, theology, my students more than no one disturb and frighten

Wheaton 43 In theclassroom FEBRUARY FAREWELL2/15/43 Course: PSYC 713, Diversity (2 credits) Professor: J. Derek McNeil, Ph.D., On February 15, 1943, 23 Wheatonites the infantry. Some served in Europe, M.Div. were ordered to report to Fort while others spent time on the islands Schedule: Summer 2002; Monday through Thursday, first week;Tuesday Sheridan, where they would become of the Pacific. One man was involved through Friday, second week; 9 A.M.to soldiers in the U.S.Army during in the liberation of Dachau 12:30 P.M. World War II.These students, realiz- Concentration Camp in Course description from syllabus: “This course will introduce students to ing the immediate need for soldiers, Germany. Many found the process of providing counseling had refused deferment from active themselves in the heat of from a multicultural perspective.The duty until finishing their college combat, and several earned course is designed to assist students in identifying and valuing ethnic and cultur- education. Just before leaving the medals for valor, including the Silver al diversity as well as encourage an train station in Wheaton, 17 of these Star. Of the 22 men who survived the awareness of issues related to sexual men gathered in front of Blanchard war, 20 of them returned to Wheaton orientation and religious expression. Students will be encouraged to explore Hall for pictures and a few words of to earn their undergraduate degrees. issues of ethnicity and culture that fash- encouragement and prayer by One later returned as a missionary to ion the ecology of diverse populations President V.Raymond Edman. the country in which he had fought. and develop an understanding of the skills necessary to provide services. All but two men, who Others were missionaries in South Through the lectures, discussion of the joined the Air America, or chose reading, class discussions, special class exercises, and class presentations, stu- Corps, remained careers as professors, dents are encouraged to evaluate the in the Army; the administrators, busi- importance of diversity awareness and majority served in nessmen, and journalists. the utility of practical modalities for improving intercultural/multicultural interventions in counseling settings. Selected required texts: Counseling Diverse Populations by D. Atkinson and G. Hackett (McGraw-Hill, 1998); Overcoming Unintentional Racism in Counseling and Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide to Intentional Intervention by C. R. Ridley (Sage, 1995); Figuring Foreigners Out: A Practical Guide by C. Storti (Intercultural Press Inc., 1999).

Row 1 (from left): George Traber ’48, Nate Goff ’46, Lloyd Cory ’48, Homer Dowdy ’47, Carter “Hap” Chandler ’45, Fred “Fritz” Lange ’45, Bob Ferguson ’44, Bert Groth ’44,William Anderson ’43. Row 2: James Buswell III ’48, John “Jack” Enlow ’49, Bob Paine ’48, Lloyde Gramer, Bob Brooks ’48, Ralph Enlow ’48, Frank Lindgren,Wayne Wessner ’48. Row 3: Harlan Harris ’43.

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Dollar Orleans and Zambia, served as a next year. She would eventually like to for teaching assistant and research work for an organization that aims to cholars assistant, and been involved in meet, in the name of Jesus, the physical $ Koinonia Asian-American needs of the poor, underprivileged, and For generations,Wheaton alumni have Fellowship and Psi Chi, the national victims of political unrest. Rachel’s given generously to student financial aid honor society in psychology. She plans to sister, Amy, graduated from Wheaton and scholarships.These four recipients of study psychology in graduate school and in 2000. the Alumni Association’s Senior would like to be a missionary. Keith Ganzer of Harborcreek, Scholarship Award, all members of the To m Paulsen ’70, president of the Pennsylvania, is an ancient languages Class of 2003, were selected by the Alumni Association board of directors major. He has worked as a teaching Association board of directors from a list from 2000 to 2002, presented the assistant for Professor Scott Hafemann, of students nominated by faculty and awards during the College convocation sung in the Men’s Glee Club, and served staff. on May 1. as an algebra tutor. Keith has been an Christopher Domig (from left) of Rachel Brown is from Port Huron, active member of College Church in Salzburg, Austria, is an interdisciplinary Michigan. She is an integrative double- Wheaton, having sung in the choir and studies major in theater and psychology. major in anthropology and Bible. Rachel led a Bible study. He plans to pursue a He has been involved in World Christian has been a member of the master’s degree in biblical exegesis at Fellowship as a worship leader, intramu- track team since arriving on campus Wheaton and later enter full-time ral soccer, missions (he went to Zambia and will once again serve as captain church ministry. in 2001), and Work Out, the theater group. Christopher also worked as a tutor and teaching assistant. He says he can see himself working full time in either acting or psychology, and will likely go to graduate school in the area he chooses. Ami Grace Kim is a psychology major from Fukuoka, Japan. She was born in Seoul, Korea.While at Wheaton, Ami has gone on missions trips to New

wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww wwww Foreign Settings, Universal Themes Arena Theater’s 2002-03 season will Based on a true story of a boy bring a taste of foreign lands to the who mysteriously appeared in stage as the cast performs Moliere’s Nuremburg, Germany,in 1828 and French comedy, The Misanthrope, in the had never learned to walk or talk, fall and Austrian playwright Peter Kaspar also deals with the power of Handke’s Kaspar in the winter. societal customs.As the boy is The Misanthrope, written in the taught to speak, his identity and his late 18th century,satirizes social conven- understanding of the world are also tions, particularly flattery,that took shaped, revealing an insidious con- place among French nobility of the nection. time.Although set in a remote time Arena’s third production will and place, the play’s debate over idealism be announced later. For more infor- and tolerance applies to a modern mation, please call 630-752-5800. audience as well.

Wheaton 45 Continued from the back cover. Clay as a Metaphor Ever since he was a child, recently helped organize a Like the artists he Cesar Reyes ’97 has molded show for the well-known admires, Cesar works in and been molded by clay. installation artist Christo and more than one medium. His affinity for working with spoke at a national conference While much of Cesar’s art clay grew from a sense of on the collaboration of non- involves clay, he is also an satisfaction from creating a profit organizations and pub- accomplished painter and tactile object, to a respect lic-school art programs. sometimes mixes the two for a medium with which Cesar teaches an intro- media in his work. He hopes he could embody philosophi- ductory ceramics class to to create ceramic murals cal ideas and convey meaning. graduate students and also that depict Bible stories to Over the years, art has teaches full time at cover the walls of a chapel. become a tool to help him Huntington High School on “I am inspired by a rich flesh out questions about Long Island, New York.His historical tradition in the God, faith, and the eternal, own work was displayed in relationship between the changing his own perspectives Chelsea, New York,in the church and artist,” he says. as he works. summer. “It seems to me that many Since earning his bache- In addition to teaching churches would benefit lor’s degree in philosophy, and creating art, Cesar heads from developing stronger Cesar has developed his artis- a nonprofit organization ties with their artistic mem- Cesar lives in tic talents and encouraged called All Angels’ Arts bers.” New York City with others to do the same. In Support Network. Supported Cesar’s goal in creating his wife, Mary-Laura 2001 he graduated from by individuals such as is that people will see in art Battaglia Reyes ’96, Teachers College at Columbia Madeleine L’Engle, who is a something of themselves, and a nurse who is University with a master’s board member, Angels’ Net something of his faith, obvi- developing her own degree in art education. After helps encourage and fund the ously or subtly.As he commu- work of art—their earning an assistantship and work of Christian artists. nicates through art, he also first child. Cesar working as studio manager, he Although the organization gathers material from others’ can be reached at was invited to be a faculty works mainly with artists in stories of faith.“I think [email protected] instructor in ceramics. Cesar the New York area, it recently [other people’s stories] inform gave a $2,000 grant to my art,” he says. For Cesar, Wheaton’s International clay is a metaphor for our Improvisation Institute. In place in God’s work. Just as May, the organization pro- ceramics is used to create duced an event called practical items, so we are Illuminations, an arts festival created to be useful to God. in Manhattan that showcased “I relate to clay because, like a wide variety of musical per- David describes in the Psalms, formances from folk rock to we are like ceramic vessels: jazz, and some poetry read- We are shaped and changed, ing. An exhibit of visual art at and more fundamentally, we the Robert Buckley are created.” Memorial Gallery completed the occasion. by Jackie Noden Inouye ’00

46 Wheaton Questions about Reunions Griebenow’s 25-year reunion will Dr. Green was a Christian I have been receiving Wheaton be held next May.All alumni are chemistry teacher.There was [previously Wheaton Alumni] welcome to attend every reunion. never a lecture in which he for more than 20 years and failed to point out that the was surprised to read the arti- Remembering Dr. Green physical world we studied was cle (Spring 2002) about the I came to Wheaton in summer a reflection of the Master first minority alumni reunion. school of 1960. I had applied Creator. He did not do so in a Surprised because it has taken for the fall term and didn’t heavy, ham-handed way. It was until the 21st century for make the cut.They did say I simply the occasional observa- Wheaton to hold such a could come to summer school tion that the rules of inorganic reunion. Surprised because of and if I did well I could have chemistry reflected the design the relatively low number of my application reviewed and the beauty of God and letters minority alumni in your pho- again. was a natural revelation of His tograph. Surprised because I I elected to take basic person. never thought I would read an chemistry, and the professor I had many wonderful article in your magazine, albeit was Dr. Frank O. Green (“In professors at Wheaton but a short one, that acknowledged Memory,” Summer 2002). none who balanced a passion that not everyone’s Wheaton’s Since it has been 40 years, I for the subject matter with a We invite your experience was a “happy” one. must admit that many memo- passion for the Savior as well letters and e-mail as they relate to topics But I was most surprised that I ries of that summer are rather as Dr. Green. In his class the covered in the maga- never received an invitation. vague. I do remember being integration of the two was zine. Correspondence Mei Yan Griebenow ’78 mildly entertained by his ini- complete and natural. In the must be signed and Berkeley, California tials and being given a cursory face of our compartmentalized may be edited for tour of his research. He was lives, someone said,“In the length or clarity. Alumni celebrate reunions with working on corrosion of met- spiritual be natural and in the their class in five-year cycles. For als and had a whole bunch of natural be spiritual.” Dr. Green Write: instance, guests at reunions in metallic strips sitting in a very modeled that better than any- Editor 2002 will be members of classes humid environment to see one I have known before or Wheaton magazine ending with the numbers 2 or 7. how fast or slowly they since. I thank God for his Wheaton College 501 College Ave. Alumni will have a reunion next degraded. But another impres- example. Wheaton, IL 60187; year if the last number in their sion was far more vivid and Richard D. Concklin ’64 or send e-mail to class year is 3 or 8, so Ms. lasting. Madison,Wisconsin [email protected].

Continued from p.48 Parenting Passages daughters’ practices and per- Gail and I fully and officially Looking back over our formances. Someone said that became empty-nesters. decades of parenting, Gail and I birth to third grade takes 30 A few weeks ago, Kara marvel at God’s grace and His years, and third grade to college whispered,“I’m pregnant, Dad,” loving work. He has allowed us takes three minutes. It’s true. So and I wept, remembering and to experience the parenting suddenly,last year I watched knowing we had come full cir- adventure—with two delights— with pride as our second mira- cle. Soon, Lord willing, she will to pass the faith to the next gen- cle, Dana, crossed Edman’s stage understand and learn and eration, and to watch them do and received her diploma.And dream. the same.

Wheaton 47 Parenting Passages words:“The baby’s dead.The baby’s dead.” at last During the next few days and weeks, our Reflections on by David R.Veerman ’65 grief, at times, seemed overwhelming. I remember the Christian life I’m not sure when the desire was implanted. crying out to God:“What’s wrong? What have we by published Maybe it came from watching Mom and Dad in done? Don’t you trust us?” I knew teenagers who Wheaton alumni action or from the hilarious rough and tumble of had conceived in the back seat of a car—they daily life with my brothers and sister.Whatever my didn’t want to be pregnant.And here we were, subconscious motivation, I wanted to be a father mature, Christian adults, dedicated to God’s After working for 26 eventually.I looked forward to cuddling beautiful service—and unable to have children. years with YFC’s babies, marveling at those first toddling steps, Joyfully,Gail became pregnant again. But our Campus Life min- wrestling and tickling, teaching how to throw and nine-month journey was complicated by limits on istry, Dave Veerman catch, guiding and prodding, proudly watching and travel and activities, several physical challenges, and, helped create The listening at recitals, and recording every event. finally,painful back labor.And in the labor room, Livingstone As newlyweds, Gail and I talked about starting our doctor explained that Gail had “acute tox- Corporation, a com- a family,but we agreed to wait and first establish emia.”Later I learned that because of the poison in pany that designs our relationship.We were confident that in His Gail’s system, the baby had been losing weight and and develops books timing, God would give us children—no problem. that both she and Gail could have died. and Bibles. He has When we began to “try,”however, imagining and But gloriously,on May 30, 1975, Kara burst written more than 40 dreaming turned out to be much easier than con- into our lives—five pounds of miracle, nestled in a books. He was also a ceiving—nothing seemed to work—and the pink blanket. Pain and problems forgotten, we senior editor of the months stretched into years. marveled at our tiny,soft, innocent, and wrinkled Life Application Then Gail had a miscarriage.Though disap- gift from God. Study Bible and pointed, we realized that pregnancy was possible As our baby lay in Gail’s arms in the hospital, several other Bibles (we didn’t know Gail was pregnant), and we saw we would talk about her and pray for her.And and commentaries. this as a positive step, giving us hope. Eventually, Kara never seemed to cry when she was with us. Dave presents parent- after months of praying and trying, Gail rushed At home, that abruptly changed. Kara had ing seminars across home with the doctor’s good news—she was preg- colic and wore us down and out with 24 hours of the country and, next nant again! Several weeks later, we felt confident to wailing interruptions. But even at 3 A.M., strug- spring, will teach tell relatives and friends who rejoiced with us. gling to stay awake and get Kara back to sleep, I Junior High Ministry It was late morning, I think. I can’t remember would pray about her future and wonder what lay at Wheaton. Dave the time, but the experience is forever etched in ahead.And I felt incredibly inadequate.“I’m a rank and his wife, Gail, my memory.I was building a maze for Campus amateur at parenting. How can Gail and I ever live in Naperville, Life’s Halloween extravaganza when word filtered raise this fragile newborn into a woman of God?” Illinois.They have back:“Your wife is here.” I wondered between lullabies and prayers. two daughters, Kara I walked quickly to the front of the building, During those sleepless nights, I learned about Conrad ’97 and avoiding plywood, nails, tools, and paint. Gail unselfish love and gained a new appreciation for Dana ’01. taught fifth grade just a few blocks away, so I my parents. I thought of what they must have done thought maybe she had come to give me a mes- and felt at my birth—and how much of their love sage or to check out our work. But then I saw her, I had taken for granted over the years. Looking framed by the front door, the sun silhouetting her into her tiny,innocent eyes, I whispered,“You will and reflecting off the dust, with the school princi- never know,Kara, how much we love you—how pal standing at her side, and I knew something was much you mean to us—until you experience this wrong.With tears streaming down her cheeks, she yourself and have a child of your own.” rushed to me and sobbed out those dreadful The years have sped past as I’ve rushed to my Continued on p.47

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