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Giant Steps Campaign Celebration

Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together October 6-7, 2023, to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps–the largest and most successful comprehensive campaign in the College’s 191-year history. The Giant Steps Campaign raised more than $250,638,000 in gifts and pledges from 12,029 unique donors who made 82,272 gifts.

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Wabash First Lady Wendy and President Scott Feller celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps at a gala event October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse.

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Mark Miles ’76, president and chief executive officer of Penske Entertainment Corp., joins the Fellers in celebration of the Giant Steps Campaign.

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Board of Trustees member Jennifer Evans and husband Jack Tankersley

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Natalie Hurt, Wabash’s director of special events and donor stewardship, connects with Jordan ’11 and Kelly Brewer.

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Associate Professor of Spanish Jane Hardy and Professor of Economics Peter Mikek 

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Classics Professor Jeremy Hartnett, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and English Professor Jill Lamberton, Jeremiah Clayton ’26, and Visiting Associate Professor of Spanish Julio Enríquez-Ornelas ’08.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Trustee Greg ’85 and Sarah Estell

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Son of Freedom Scholarship for ROTC founders Tudo Pham, David Woessner ’01, and their son, Jonas Tane.

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Son of Freedom Scholarship for ROTC founders Tudo Pham, David Woessner ’01, and their son, Jonas Tane.

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Former Wabash President Greg Hess (left) returned to campus and joined guests in celebration of the Giant Steps Campaign.

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Giant Steps Campaign Co-Chairs Paul ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls

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Associate Professor of Political Science Ethan Hollander and Associate Professor of Economics Christie Byun

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Jordan ’11 and Kelly Brewer

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Professor of Chemistry Ann Taylor

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Director of Cinematography and Digital Video Andrew Day and Costume Designer Allison Jones

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Trustee Frank ’82 and Lisa Kolisek

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Ahad Khan ’19 and Director of International Programs Amy Weir

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Associate Professor of Political Science Shamira Gelbman and Darrin Wright

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Professor of Political Science Emeritus David ’76 and Sheridan Hadley

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Classics Professor Jeremy Hartnett and Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and English Professor Jill Lamberton

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

a man and woman standing in front of a sign

Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Bob and Kathy Buresh, founders of the Buresh Family Scholarship, with current members of the Wabash football team.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Jeremiah Clayton ’26 and Jonathan Walsh ’98

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Gary Reamey ’77

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Noah McRoberts ’25 and Associate Professor of Religion David Blix ’70

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Stephenson Institute for Classical Liberalism Director Daniel D’Amico

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Director of Athletics and Campus Wellness Matt ’05 and Julia Tanney

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Library Director Jeff Beck

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Head Baseball Coach Jake Martin

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Emeritus Trustee Robert Wedgeworth ’59

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies Chairman Jordan Thomas ’24

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Jeremiah Clayton ’26 and Logan Weilbaker ’25 kept the crowd entertained as the emcees.

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Jeremiah Clayton ’26 and Logan Weilbaker ’25 

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Wabash President Scott Feller

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Wabash President Scott Feller

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Wabash President Scott Feller

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Classics Professor Jeremy Hartnett

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Classics Professor Jeremy Hartnett

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Wabash Football Quarterback Liam Thompson ’23

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Wabash Football Quarterback Liam Thompson ’23

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Gary Reamey ’77

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Gary Reamey ’77

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Professor of Chemistry Laura Wysocki  

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Professor of Chemistry Laura Wysocki  

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Noah McRoberts ’25 

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Noah McRoberts ’25 

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Cory Olson '85

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Cory Olson '85

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Associate Dean for Enrollment Management Alex DeLonis

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Associate Dean for Enrollment Management Alex DeLonis

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’shOUT President and Student Senate Vice President Luis Rivera ’25

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’shOUT President and Student Senate Vice President Luis Rivera ’25

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Wabash Trustee Bill ’85 and Jennifer Brady

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Wabash Trustee Bill ’85 and Jennifer Brady

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The Giant Steps Campaign was led by co-chairs Paul Woolls ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls and Steve ’68 and Joanie Bowen.

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The Giant Steps Campaign was led by co-chairs Paul Woolls ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls and Steve ’68 and Joanie Bowen.

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The Giant Steps Campaign was led by co-chairs Paul Woolls ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls and Steve ’68 and Joanie Bowen.

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The Giant Steps Campaign was led by co-chairs Paul Woolls ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls and Steve ’68 and Joanie Bowen.

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The Giant Steps Campaign was led by co-chairs Paul Woolls ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls and Steve ’68 and Joanie Bowen.

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The Giant Steps Campaign was led by co-chairs Paul Woolls ’75 and Betty O’Shaughnessy Woolls and Steve ’68 and Joanie Bowen.

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Trustee Chairman Jay ’79 and Susan Allen

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Trustee Chairman Jay ’79 and Susan Allen

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Trustee Chairman Jay ’79 and Susan Allen

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Rev. C. Davies Reed '85

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Jeremiah Clayton ’26 and Logan Weilbaker ’25 

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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President Feller looks over his speech at the Giant Moment Celebration.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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Hundreds of Wabash alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends came together at an event gala October 6, 2023, in Knowling Fieldhouse to celebrate the conclusion of Giant Steps.

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