Wheaton College Alumni Magazine Spring 2013 | Page 38

BRINGING WHEATON COLLEGE TO YOU. . .
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Young Alumni in the City

Young Alumni
the First 10 Years
Chicago Brunch and a Movie

Washington, D.C. Concert and Town Hall with President Ryken

In December, the release of The Hobbit brought together 50 young alumni for

In January, more than 70 young alumni joined Dr. Ryken in Washington,

brunch and a movie in Chicago. Elvish fans and new Tolkien lovers alike gath-

D.C., for a “town-hall-style” coffeehouse—a throwback to their Wheaton

ered in the Lincoln Square neighborhood to enjoy a “foodie” meal and to hear

College chapel days. The annual town hall Chapel began in 1994 and is

Dr. Jerry Root speak about J. R. R. Tolkien’s vision for stories. Dr. Root high-

an open forum for students to ask the president anything. In D.C., young

lighted the incredible world of fantasy in Tolkien’s works and how that fictional

alumni relived their student experience by asking Dr. Ryken a range of

universe expands the imagination of readers and points us to God. After a lively

questions. They also enjoyed a concert by local singer/songwriter, Tiffany

Q&A session, the group walked next door to see the movie on the big screen.

Thompson ’08.

the Wheaton Club of the Twin Cities
gathered at North Central University in Minneapolis to cheer the Wheaton Col-

On Saturday afternoon, December 15, 2012,

lege men’s basketball team to a victory against the NCU Rams. Decked out in orange
and blue, the group sat together, and one alumna commented, “We had such a large
presence in the stands that I am sure we outnumbered the NCU fans!” Following the
game, the Wheaton group had dinner with the team, allowing them to connect with each

WheatonClubs

other, meet the players, and hear from the head coach, Mike Schauer ’93, M.A. ’96.
“[Coach Schauer] was outstanding. He spoke with passion, conviction, and sincerity
about the parents, players, and Wheaton College.” alumni.wheaton.edu/clubs

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