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| Homecoming 2011 | Homecoming was held September
23-25th. Over 70 alums came back to participate in
special events and watch the Blue soccer and tennis teams earn
NEWMAC wins! Some photos from the event are online here. Check back for a complete recap of the weekend! |
| 53K in 53 Days -- BOAT CHALLENGE SUCCESS!! | We are thrilled to announce the successful funding of the Linda K. Vaughan "The Colonel" crew shell in honor of FOWCA's co-founder and former athletic director. Thanks to many generous contributions, the boat was christened in a small ceremony on March 12th and again in a larger ceremony from 2:30-3pm on Saturday, June 4th as part of the 2011 Reunion activities. |
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Linda K. Vaughan |
"Outstanding teacher, coach, mentor, avid photographer, and lover of wildlife." It is with great sadness that we share the news that Linda K. Vaughan, Wellesley College Professor Emerita and former Chair/Director of Athletics, lost her valiant battle with cancer on Saturday October 17, 2009. Her passion and commitment to physical education, recreation, and athletics were gifts to all that had the opportunity to interact with her. Linda’s years at Wellesley included the period of tremendous growth in opportunities for female student-athletes. -- Read announcement |
| Albright Awarded NCAA’s Highest Honor | Madeleine K. Albright, a member of the Wellesley College class of 1959 and former U.S. secretary of state, was named recipient of the 2009 Theodore Roosevelt Award, the highest honor the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) bestows. To read a full copy of the press release, please click here. |
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Batchelder Featured in Alumnae Magazine |
Former Wellesley College Professor of Physical Education and Friends of Athletics member, Ann Batchelder was recently featured in the Alumnae Magazine for her contribution to the college. Ann's donation was one of the largest gifts to Wellesley from a member of the College's academic community. To view a PDF of the article, please click here. |
