Coye has got us started in this spirit of channeling Dusty in his absence (where are you Dusty, when so many interesting things are happening at our alma mater?), and in just a casual search for something I might contribute to this spate of Wheatoblogging, I discovered a very interesting fact. Do you happen to know the fate of our beloved MSC? The former home of CPO, the Stupe, and various coffee house performances featuring our own Dave Jones as frontman for the AKP is slated to become The J. Dennis Hastert Center for Economics, Government, and Public Policy.
According to the press release, "In recognition of the large number of Wheaton graduates in public service both in Washington, D.C. and at the state level, The J. Dennis Hastert Center for Economics, Government, and Public Policy at Wheaton College will advance the study of market economies and representative democracies, both within the campus community and in the general public. The Hastert Center will affirm the values, institutions, and policy interests that characterize the Honorable J. Dennis Hastert’s career in public life. Specifically, the activities of the Hastert Center and the holder of the Kvamme Chair will uphold the principles and qualities evident in Speaker Hastert’s career as teacher, coach, state legislator, and Member of Congress."
6 comments:
Blarf.
I do like the garish blue background of your disturbing graphic.
Wow. I don't like the idea of centering poli sci and econ around a man so little removed from partisan politics.
Is there going to be Denny H. Museum on the bottom floor?
It's more of a temple or shrine, but, since it has been argued that museums are, in fact, modern(ist) houses of worship, yes, yes we could call it a museum-- dedicated to Denny "The Muse" Hastert.
Or, with a slight accent, "the moose"
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