William E. Hocking, professor of philosophy at Harvard University, speaks at commencement.
1938Dr. Helen Wieand Cole Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Helen Wieand Cole, widow of Samuel Valentine Cole, speaks at Commencement.
1939Allan Nevins Speaks at Commencement
Allan Nevins, Professor of History at Columbia University, speaks at Wheaton’s 104th Commencement. As the author of over 50 books, Nevins’ work as a historian and journalist primarily focused on the Civil War and early business history. Nevins’ speech aimed… Read More »
1940Dr. Sidney B. Fay Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Sidney B. Fay, Professor of History at Harvard University, speaks at Commencement.
1941Walter Oscar McIntire Speaks at Commencement
“Dr. Mac,” Walter Oscar McIntire was a professor of philosophy and education from 1914 to 1941. A beloved teacher, students knew him as gentle, dedicated, serious and approachable. He performed marriage ceremonies for many alumnae, usually in Cole Memorial Chapel.… Read More »
1942President Park Speaks at Commencement for a Second Time
J. Edgar Park, Wheaton College president, speaks at commencement for a second time.
1943Vera Micheles Dean Speaks at Commencement
Vera Micheles Dean, Research Director of the Foreign Policy Association, speaks at Commencement.
1944President Park Speaks at Commencement for a Third Time
J. Edgar Park, retiring president of Wheaton College, speaks at commencement for a third time.
1945Dr. Alexander Howard Meneely Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Alexander Howard Meneely, president of Wheaton College, speaks at commencement.
1946President Park Speaks at Commencement for the Fourth Time
J. Edgar Park, president emeritus of Wheaton College, speaks at commencement for the fourth time.
1947Dr. Wilbur K. Jordan Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Wilbur K. Jordan, president of Radcliffe College, speaks at commencement.
1948Dr. Alexander Howard Meneely Speaks at Commencement for a Second Time
Dr. Alexander Howard Meneely, president of Wheaton College, speaks at commencement for the second time.
1948President Park Speaks at Commencement for the Fifth Time
J. Edgar Park, president emeritus of Wheaton College, speaks at commencement for the fifth time.
1949William O. Douglas Speaks at Commencement
The Honorary William O. Douglas speaks at Commencement.
1950Erwin D. Canham Speaks at Commencement
Erwin D. Canham, editor of The Christian Science Monitor, speaks at commencement.
1951Dr. Katharine E. McBride Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Katharine E. McBride, president of Bryn Mawr College, speaks at commencement and is awarded an honorary degree.
1952Dr. Harry J. Carman Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Harry J. Carman, Dean Emeritus of Columbia University, speaks at Commencement.
1953August Heckscher Speaks at Commencement
August Heckscher, Chief Editorial Writer of the New York Herald speaks at Commencement.
1954Reverend Henry Knox Sherrill Speaks at Commencement
The Right Reverend Henry Knox Sherrill, president of the National Council of Churches, speaks at commencement. Read more at Wikipedia.
1955Dr. Joseph E. Johnson Speaks at Commencement
Dr. Joseph E. Johnson, President of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, speaks at Commencement.