Oakes ’86 Sworn In as Judge
Tim Oakes traveled a difficult path from a rough east-side Indianapolis neighborhood to Wabash College. On Monday, Oakes achieved a longtime dream when he was sworn into office as Marion County Superior Court Judge at a ceremony that honored all those who believed in him.
[Story] (12/29/08).

Support Annual Fund by December 31
Now more than ever, the Wabash Annual Fund needs the support of the College's alumni and friends. Any gift — large or small — will have a direct impact on the liberal arts education Wabash students enjoy. For our alumni and friends who wish to take tax benefits in 2008, gifts must be made online or postmarked by December 31, 2008.
[Story] (12/23/08).

Purdue University Honors Rusty Nichols '63
Purdue has honored Rusty Nichols' 63 for his contributions to education and his 20 years as President of Hanover College.
[Story] (12/22/08).

Wabash, Co-Motion Help Family Crisis Shelter
Four members of the Wabash Sphinx Club tried to improve the holidays for the women and children living in the Montgomery County Family Crisis Shelter. As part of its annual Co-Motion fund-raising drive, the Club presented checks totaling nearly $1,200 to the shelter, which houses victims of domestic violence.
[Story] (12/19/08).

Baer, Porter Granted Tenure
Wabash President Patrick White and Dean of the College Gary Phillips have announced that religion professor Jonathan R. Baer and chemistry professor Lon Alan Porter, Jr. have been granted tenure.
[Story] (12/19/08).

Good to Go Xpresso Makes Donation
Sharon and Kurt Conklin opened their Good to Go Xpresso coffee shops Good with an interesting business model. The shops operate as drive-through kiosks, and provide customers everything from rich espresso to frozen fruit smoothies. The Conklins’ business model includes a healthy dose of philanthropy, too.
[Story] (12/19/08).

Stark to Conduct Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Eric Stark ’88 makes his debut conducting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra this Saturday when the ISO and Indianapolis Symphonic Choir present a performance of Handel's "Messiah" at Clowes Hall.
[Story] (12/17/08).

Students Gobble Up Fellowship, Breakfast at Munch
Wabash students enjoyed a twice-a-year tradition Tuesday night when faculty and staff served up breakfast at 11 p.m. during Midnight Munch. Hear students talk about the fun evening and see photos.
[Story] (12/17/08).

He's World Class
Ashraf Haidari, now the political counselor for the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, D.C., had experienced the horrors of a home country in conflict. He decided not only to survive that devastation, but to rise above it.
[Story] (12/17/08).

Haidari Returns to Wabash, Rebuilds Afghanistan
Ashraf Haidari returned to Crawfordsville Tuesday to visit his host family and to spend time catching up with faculty and staff. He is the Counselor for Political, Security, and Developmental Affairs at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, but spends more time traveling making the case for support of his native country.
[Story] (12/17/08).

Student Senate Aids Community Projects
Wabash students issued a helping hand to the community through actions of the Student Senate Tuesday night.
[Story] (12/16/08).

Alum and Son Featured in Runner's World
Frostburg State University Professor of History David Dean ’64 and son, Josh, ran Dean's 70th marathon together and are featured in this month’s Runner’s World magazine.
[Story] (12/15/08).

Brown ’83 to Give Baker U Commencement Address
Recently retired Baker University Professor Tony Brown ’83 will give the Commencement address for fall graduates of Baker on Sunday, December 14 in Baldwin City, Kansas. Brown is just elected to the Kansas House of Representatives for the 10th District.
[Story] (12/12/08).

Neal ’81 Named to Key Justice Post
United States Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey has announced the appointment of David L. Neal ’81 as Vice Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), effective January 5, 2009.
[Story] (12/11/08).

What's Happening at Wabash College – January
This monthly calendar is for the purpose of letting you know What’s Happening on the campus of Wabash College. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public.
[Story] (12/11/08).

Grant Funds Business Leaders Program
Wabash College has received a $375,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., which will help  to fund the establishment of the Wabash College Business Leadership Program.
[Story] (12/08/08).

Admissions on Record-Setting Pace
The Wabash Admissions Office is on a record-setting pace for applications and campus visits, and with a big deadline approaching Dean Steve Klein encourages alumni to remain actively involved with the students they have referred.
[Story] (12/08/08).

Online Wabash Magazine Provides Voices, Video
The fall issue of Wabash Magazine, “School’s Out,” is reaching mailboxes around the country this week. The issue features students, faculty, staff, and alumni sharing stories about how they spent their summers. The online edition takes it a farther — listen to the students and faculty talk about their life-changing experiences.
[Story] (12/09/08).

Case Study Competition Draws Rave Reviews
Problem: How to prepare Wabash students for the intense interviews they’ll face in the job search process, and particularly in working through case studies. Solution: A case study competition with a friendly GLCA college.
[Story] (12/08/08).

Orchestra's Fall Concert a Stirring Performance
Under the direction of Alfred Abel and comprising students, faculty and staff of Wabash College and musicians from the Crawfordsville community, the Wabash Chamber Orchestra's fall concert was a stirring performance.
[Story] (12/08/08).

Placher Remembered
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends gathered Saturday, December 6 to remember their friend, William C. Placher, who died November 30. Alumni and friends may view a podcast of the memorial service on the Wabash iTunesU website.
[Story] (12/05/08).

Students, Faculty Remember Professor Placher
Students and faculty remembered Professor Bill Placher in Thursday’s weekly Chapel Talk. A full audio podcast is available in this story.
[Story] (12/04/08).

Chamber Orchestra to Present Evening Concert
The Wabash College Chamber Orchestra invites you to an evening concert at 7 p.m., Sunday, December 7 in Salter Concert Hall in the Fine Arts Center.
[Story] (12/04/08).

Phillips Reprises SantaLand Diaries Tonight
Theater Professor James Phillips will take to the stage again this year in a reprise of his one-man show The SantaLand Diaries. Phillips will perform the hilarious take on the holidays Wednesday through Friday, December 10-12 at 8:00 p.m. in the Experimental Theater.
[Story] (12/03/08).