The Betas at Chapel

An early stroll across campus gave me a chance to see how Chapel Sing preparations were coming along.  As is the tradition, the Betas are holding down the Chapel steps preparing for the Sing.

It’s cool…they are in t-shirts…sure hope there’s brain food/hot drinks on the way!

Of course another part of the effort for Homecoming is float building.  Caught this young man contemplating the next part of the float construction process.

And visions of Homecoming floats danced in their craniums…

There’s actually a pile of lumber on their front lawn – they are well ahead of the game!

EXTRA Report – no extra charge.  The bench is FIJI colored right now…

How long will this paint job last?

Ken Schild ’66, David Ong ’65, and David Johnson ’63

Several TKE alumni were back on campus last weekend to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wabash Chapter reappearing on campus.  The three men above took part in a panel that talk about the “early” days.  Professor Eric Dean’s name came up in every paragraph as a guiding hand and mentor.

The story begins with a strong friendship – one man, a member of a fraternity, wants his friend to have the same opportunity.  But the fraternities were not integrated back then.  A classic situation – wait for things to change or make a difference and change them.  “A” was the easiest answer – “B” was the choice!

And so a group of Wabash men brought TKE back to life.  Fully integrated and full of opportunity.  It took guts, vision, and determination…a Wabash profile in courage.

President Andy Ford H’03 with Susie and Jim Cumming ’61

It was great to see President Ford back on campus last weekend for the Allegheny game.  I never got the chance to catch up with Andy – he always had a crowd around him!

Andy had some time to talk with John Goodrich ’67 whose generous gifts to the college have supported many areas.  More on that in an upcoming blog.

Adam Miller ’12

Adam Miller ’12 took the less than normally traveled, post Wabash route.  He’s riding across America as a Gentleman and Responsible Citizen.

Want to learn more?  Just click here.

Administrative note:  The Grunge is about to pick up additional administrative support duties.  When that happens, there just won’t be time for the Grunge Report.  Please search our web site for other blogs about Wabash.  The Grunge recommends this one and these.

The Grunge received this on Linkedin.  It demonstrates the utility of Linkedin…and the quality of our guys.

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Chris Schroll has sent you a message.

Date: 9/20/2012

Subject: Hired a Wabash Grad

Hi, Tom.

In August I posted a discussion, saying I was searching for a Market Research Manager. Within a couple days I got a response from a Wabash alumnus (Class of 1998).

This alumnus was head and shoulders above the other candidates, and we fast tracked him into our organization. He’s finishing his second week here, and already showing his quality.

Just wanted to share this success story about using the LinkedIn group for recruiting purposes. I’m looking forward a long and successful collaboration with this Little Giant Mark, and to learning from him as he contributes to Wolters Kluwer.

Best regards,
Chris

Chris Schroll
Class of 1991

“Shepherd” Justin Taylor explains the priorities as leader Rob Shook ’83 looks on

Last night over 60 faculty, staff, alumni, and students gathered for a workshop on inclusiveness and diversity at Wabash.  It was interesting and informative.  We have work to do, as they say.

The workshop leaders were Rob Shook ’83 and his fellow IBM employee Bill Kirst.  They are exceptional at getting a group involved and motivated.  They created an inclusive environment, free from any criticism, and left people to explore new and different ideas.

One of the breakout sessions with ideas (Sticky Notes) on the wall in the background.

President Pat White reviewed the findings with the group near the end and found the work to be beneficial as the college moves forward.

Fun…informative…productive…I think that equals time well spent for individuals and for Wabash.

The Alumni Factor

The Alumni Factor just posted a listing of the Top 177 colleges and universities in the States.  Wabash is NOT among them.  How can that be? Enquiring minds want to know.  After all, they supposed asked alumni as you can see above.

You can fine their listing here.

We’ll have to investigate!

Tailgate at Hanover – a great crowd

We expected a good crowd…after all, the first game of the season and only a couple of hours down the road.  We weren’t disappointed.

We had a lot of fun and the weather cleared up, and cooled down, just in time.  Result – a great day for football.

The Little Giants played like…well…it was the first game of the season.  But a win is a win. For a few more photos of the tailgate, click here.

The Senior Bench

The College Republicans orchestrated a bench painting to help us remember that today is 9/11 and the terroist attacks that happened not so long ago.  Thanks guys.

I hope you’ll also pause today as we need to think of and thank the countless American families who have shared their sons and daughters with us in the never-ending fight to keep America free from terrorist attacks like 9/11.  This mission didn’t start in 2001…it’s been an ongoing mission for those of us who realize that freedom isn’t free.

The Senior Bench

Today, many of those sons and daughters serve far away from the comforts we take for granted…wish I was there.

Grunge

Tom Bambrey ’68, Judge Ted Todd ’61, Some Old Guy

So right before lunch in Madison Indiana last Friday, Carol, Roselie Bambrey, and Sherry Ross wonder into “The Floating Cow” – a small shop on the main street.  Tom Bambrey ’68 and the Grunge are there in case the credit cards overheat.  (Gary Ross had chosen a high heat, high humidity bike ride.)  The store owner, Marni Todd, see Grunge’s Wabash shirt and the conversation goes from there.

Wabash, are you…what class…my husband…Class of 1961…loved the Big Bash…still talking about it…will call my husband…he LOVES Wabash…

So, a few minutes later Judge Todd walks in and the Wabash stories just rolled on.  Judge Todd loves returning for Moot Court and is always impressed with the level of thought and communication by our guys.

“I am proud of a lot of things about Wabash”, Judge Todd said, “but right at the top is the way we have remained true to the liberal arts and true to providing a great education”.  I wish I would have had a video recorder at that point.

Yes, even the Grunge bought something at “The Floating Cow”!the van looked good parked right out front.

The Wabash Van at The Floating Cow

Top photo by CINC Grunge