Campus Events 2009-2010
February 2010 | |
Wednesday, February 10 | |
| 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Puebla Study Abroad Info Table. Stop by and learn about Wheaton's study abroad program in Mexico. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Caroline Hughes |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Workshop. Digital Humanities & the Liberal Arts: A Collaboratory Model by visiting artist Angel David Nieves. Faculty Lounge, Emerson Dining. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Study in Puebla, Mexico Info Table. Please stop by to enjoy some Mexican treats and hear about Wheaton's study abroad program in Puebla, Mexico! Learn about life in Puebla, the application process and courses at the University. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Caroline Hughes |
| 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Visiting Artist Lecture. ''Sites of 'Post-Conflict' Memory: Memory-Making, Commemoration, and Social Justice in Rwanda and South Africa,'' featuring artist Angel David Nieves, associate professor of Africana studies, Hamilton College. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Study Abroad in Bhutan - New Wheaton Program. An information session on Wheaton's newest study abroad program, in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Students will be eligible to participate in this program in the fall 2010 semester. Greenaway Room, Library. Contact: Alfredo Varela, Dean |
| 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Summer in Istanbul. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors: Learn about opportunities to serve as an English language day camp counselor at the Robert College Summer Program in Istanbul, Turkey. Selected students will receive free room and board, roundtrip air from NYC to Istanbul, and a stipend. May Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Sheila Dvorin (508 286 3794) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Femicide Film Series. ''Killer's Paradise,'' 2006, 83 minutes, Giselle Portenier, director. Media Center, Balfour-Hood. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gabriela Torres |
| 7:00 p.m. | Iranian Film Festival. First in a series
All are invited
Sponsored by FYS. Meneely 105. Contact: Anni Baker |
| 7:30 p.m. | Guy Urban, Piano. Featuring Bach's Toccata in E Minor; Beethoven's late Piano Sonata in E, op. 109; and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in its original version for solo piano. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. | Wheaton Christian Fellowship. A community growing together in an understanding of Jesus Christ and the abundant life He offers us as evidenced in the Bible. Weekly discussions, scripture study, praise and prayer. Cole Chapel Basement. Web link. Contact: Erin Kole |
Thursday, February 11 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Study Abroad Information Tables. Meet with advisors from the Center for Global Education and learn about all of Wheaton's approved study abroad programs. Deadline for fall 2010 is March 5, so come get the process started. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Valerie Desmond |
| 6:00 p.m. | Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre 1968. Documentary filmmaker and civil rights activist Judy Richardson will show her film Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre 1968. A question-and-answer session with Richardson will follow the film presentation. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Raquel Ramos |
| 9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. | Joshua Bennett: Spoken Word Artist. Catch the poetic stylings of renowned spoken word artist Joshua Bennett. Bennett has performed in the East Room of the White House. Featuring ISpeak. Food will be served. Sponsored by Programming Council. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Natalie Allen |
Friday, February 12 | |
| 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Spring Weekend 2010 Planning Committee. If your club or group is interested in sponsoring an event Spring Weekend from Thursday, April 29, to Sunday, May 2, send a representative to this first Spring Weekend Planning Committee meeting. Old Game Room, Balfour. Contact: Natalie Allen |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents: ''The Men Who Stare at Goats.'' This film tells the story of a reporter who delves into the world of experimental psychic U.S. military units during the Iraq War. View trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/themenwhostareatgoats/ Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Saturday, February 13 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents: ''The Men Who Stare at Goats.'' This film tells the story of a reporter who delves into the world of experimental psychic U.S. military units during the Iraq War. View trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/themenwhostareatgoats/ Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Sunday, February 14 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Monday, February 15 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Gallery Exhibition. Cats by Karel Appel, print portfolio from the Wheaton College collection; Andrew Raftery: Past Into Present, engravings from the Wheaton College collection and the collection of Edward Cabral and Tripp Evans. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Karen Kunc. Printedness. Visiting artist's work on display through February 26. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Balla Kouyate and World Vision in concert. Kouyate is considered to be among the greatest balafon players from the Djeli or Griot tradition in Mali. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Tuesday, February 16 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Where There's a Will There's a Way. Interested in learning more about estate planning? Join Human Resources and plan for your future. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Where There's a Will There's a Way. Interested in learning more about estate planning? Join Human Resources and plan for your future. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
Wednesday, February 17 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Femicide Film Series. ''Finding Dawn,'' 2006, 73 minutes, directed by Christine Welsh. Media Center, Balfour-Hood. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gabriela Torres |
Thursday, February 18 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk 'Kick-Off' Presentation. Marge Werner, director of the Elisabeth Amen Nursery School, will present a talk entitled ''Do you know we have a nursery school on campus?'' Come learn how faculty members might use the school in teaching and directing independent study. President's Dining Room, Emerson. All invited; bring your lunch. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Major Connections in Art. Learn from four recent graduates what they have done with their major in art. May Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Elizabeth Hallowell |
| 8:00 p.m. | Travis Roy. Travis Roy was left paralyzed from the neck down after an accident just 11 seconds into his first BU hockey game. He talks about conquering life's hurdles, change in plans as well as hope, humor and pain. Cole Chapel. Contact: Abbe Erle |
| 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. | Live at the Loft: P.C. Presents... reggae artist The Loft. Contact: Rebecca Pye |
Friday, February 19 | |
| 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Lunar New Year. The lunar new year is celebrated in many Asian cultures. Mark the occasion with authentic food and more. Learn origami, have your fortunes read, sing karoake, and watch a Lion Dancer perform. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Free. Contact: Daniel Han, Victoria Schuppert |
| 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Boston Providence Connection/ Bacchus: Ice Skating. Come enjoy Providence's outside skating rink. Admission, skate rental, and transportation for $10! One ticket allowed per person. Tickets go on sale Wed. Feb. 17th @ 7pm outside of Student Life. The bus leaves the Meadows parking lot at 6 p.m. sharp!
http://www.kennedyplaza.org/skating-information/. Providence, R.I. Web link. Contact: Jossie Mar Diaz |
| 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Band Concert. The ensemble performs the music of famed jazz trumpeter Miles Davis from his legendary recording Kind of Blue, in honor of Black History Month. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents: ''2012.'' An apocalyptic sci-fi thriller that follows the prophecy stated by the ancient Mayan calendar, which says that the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. View the trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/2012/ Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
| * | Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Saturday, February 20 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents: ''2012.'' An apocalyptic sci-fi thriller that follows the prophecy stated by the ancient Mayan calendar, which says that the world will come to an end on December 21, 2012. View the trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/2012/ Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Sunday, February 21 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Monday, February 22 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Gallery Exhibition. Cats by Karel Appel, print portfolio from the Wheaton College collection; Andrew Raftery: Past Into Present, engravings from the Wheaton College collection and the collection of Edward Cabral and Tripp Evans. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Karen Kunc. Printedness. Visiting artist's work on display through February 26. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Talk 'Swahili Language and the Cultures of East Africa' Speaker Salome Wawire (Brown University) will talk about the influence of KiSwahili on the 200 cultures of East Africa. The presentation will include a workshop on learning basic KiSwahili and suggestions for further study. New Yellow Parlor, Balfour-Hood. Open to the public; sponsored by WorldFest and the Center for Global Education. Contact: Donna Kerner |
| 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Sarri Singer at Wheaton College. Wheaton's Hillel presents Sarri Singer, who has worked with organizations that aid victims of terrorism worldwide and recently co-founded the organization One Heart. Knapton Lecture Hall. Contact: Adam Soybel |
| 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Global Capitalism Speaker. Andrew Bernstein will deliver a talk on the nature of capitalism and how this social system is the solution to world oppression and poverty. http://www.aynrand.org/site/PageServer?pagename=education_campus_speakers_global_bern. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. Open to the public. Web link. Contact: Steven O'Hara (717-917-9764) |
Wednesday, February 24 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Femicide Film Series. ''Vendetta Song,'' 2005, 52 minutes, directed by Eylem Kaftan. Media Center, Balfour-Hood. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gabriela Torres |
Thursday, February 25 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. Jessica Hayes-Conroy, Mellon Post Doctoral Teaching Fellow, will present a talk entitled ''Visceral Reactions: an Examination of Social Difference in School Garden and Cooking Programs.'' President's Dining Room, Emerson. All are welcome. Bring your lunch. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 5:00 p.m. | Voice of an Artist. Karen Kunc will discuss her work, on display in the galleries February 1-26. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Readings by the Writer. Mako Yoshikawa has published two novels: One Hundred And One Ways and Once Removed. May Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Annual TRYBE Gala: ''Block Party.'' TRYBE multicultural dance group presents a showcase of hip-hop and cultural dance. Special guest performances by SOLE, Paraiso Latino, and Dance Company. Weber Theater. Free. Please reserve tickets at 508-286-3365. Contact: Rachel Hacunda |
Friday, February 26 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | AAADS Exchange Hour: Focus on Senegal. And a celebration of the tenure promotions of three AAADS faculty, Peony Fhagen-Smith (Psychology), Shawn Christian (English) and Kim Miller (Art History).
Come meet faculty and students from the AAADS Program, an exciting new major at Wheaton. Exchange ideas, find out what the program is about, listen to music from West Africa, and enjoy delicious Senegalese appetizers from Dakar (a new restaurant in Central Falls). Marshall Multicultural Center. FREE. Contact: Prof Jonathan Walsh |
| 7:30 p.m. | Annual TRYBE Gala: ''Block Party.'' TRYBE multicultural dance group presents a showcase of hip-hop and cultural dance. Special guest performances by SOLE, Paraiso Latino, and Dance Company. Weber Theater. Free. Please reserve tickets at 508-286-3365. Contact: Rachel Hacunda |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS presents The Blind Side. Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become a star athlete and a first round pick in the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by a true story. Click on the web link to see the trailer. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Saturday, February 27 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | TRYBE Gala: 'Block Party' TRYBE multicultural dance group presents the annual Gala! A showcase of hip-hop and various types of cultural dance. Special guest performances by SOLE, Paraiso Latino, and Dance Company. Weber Theater. Admission is FREE. Please reserve tickets at 508-286-3365. Contact: Rachel Hacunda |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS presents The Blind Side. Taken in by a well-to-do family and offered a second chance at life, a homeless teen grows to become the star athlete and a first-round pick at the NFL draft in this sports-themed comedy drama inspired by a true story. Click on the web link to see the trailer. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Sunday, February 28 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
March 2010 | |
Wednesday, March 3 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. Jonathan Brumberg-Kraus, professor of religion, will present a talk entitled ''Metaphors of Synaesthesia in the Bible and Jewish Tradition.'' President's Dining Room, Emerson. All invited. Bring your lunch and join us. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 7:00 p.m. | Femicide Film Series. Juarez: The City Where Women Are Disposable, 2007, 72 minutes, directed by Alex Flores. Media Center, Balfour-Hood. All welcome. Contact: Gabriela Torres |
| * | Senior Portraits: Last Chance. McGrath Studios will be on campus for the last time March 3-5. If you have not yet signed up for your senior portrait, please click on web link (password: WC). Yearbook photos are free; packages available to purchase. Location: Metcalf Pillars by the pond. Rain locations: New Yellow Parlor (Mar. 3), Old Game Room (Mar. 4 and 5). Web link. Contact: Katherine White |
Friday, March 5 | |
| 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Internship Showcase. Come learn about Wheaton student internships, both local and international. Hear about where your fellow students interned, the projects they worked on and the variety of available opportunities for you. Kollett Hall, Science Center Lobby. Contact: Judi Razee |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. The shuttle transports students to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, and Target--for free! First-come, first-served. For special accommodations, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. See website for detailed route and schedule information. Slype on Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 7:30 p.m. | Ten-Minute Play Festival. A showcase of dramatic vignettes written, directed and performed by Wheaton students. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents ''The Twilight Saga: New Moon'' Taken in by a well-to-do family, a homeless teen becomes a star athlete in this comedy drama inspired by a true story. Click on the web link to see the trailer. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Saturday, March 6 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | New Plays Festival. Eight original student works showcased over two days. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. The shuttle transports students to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, and Target--for free! First-come, first-served. For special accommodations, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. See website for detailed route and schedule information. Slype, Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 9:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents ''The Twilight Saga: New Moon'' Taken in by a well-to-do family, a homeless teen becomes a star athlete in this comedy drama inspired by a true story. Click on the web link to see the trailer. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Sunday, March 7 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Collection/Reflection:. A History of Wheaton's Permanent Collection. On display through April 16. Curated by Kayla Malouin '10. Galleries closed for spring break March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Christina Beecher: A Retrospective. In the galleries through April 16, curated by Carrie Peabody '10. Galleries will be closed for spring break from March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 1:00 p.m. | New Plays Festival. Eight original student works showcased over two days. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Gallery opening reception. for Collection/Reflection: A History of Wheaton's Permanent Collection and
Christina Beecher: A Retrospective on display until April 16. Haas Concourse & Lobby, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Tuesday, March 9 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Readings by the Writer. South African playwright, poet and novelist Zakes Mda is the author of She Plays with the Darkness, winner of the Sanlam Literary Award and Ways of Dying, winner of the Olive Schreiner Prize for Prose. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Wednesday, March 10 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Femicide Film Series. ''El Traspatio,'' (''Backyard''), 2009, 122 minutes, directed by Carlos Carrera. Media Center, Balfour-Hood. Everyone welcome. Contact: Gabriela Torres |
| * | Mid-semester notices due. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Thursday, March 11 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. Geoffrey Collins, associate professor of geology, will present a talk entitled ''Building a New Mission to Jupiter.'' President's Dining Room, Emerson. Bring your lunch. All invited. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Monday, March 15 | |
| * | Spring Break. No classes March 15-19. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Wednesday, March 17 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Health and Benefit Fair 2010. Please join Human Resources and many of our vendors for our annual fair. Balfour-Hood Dance Studio. Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
| 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Annual Health & Benefits Fair. Please join Human Resources in meeting with vendors and learning more about our benefits. Balfour-Hood Dance Studio. Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
Sunday, March 21 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Christina Beecher: A Retrospective. In the galleries through April 16, curated by Carrie Peabody '10. Galleries will be closed for spring break from March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Collection/Reflection. A History of Wheaton's Permanent Collection. On display through April 16. Curated by Kayla Malouin '10. Galleries closed for spring break March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Monday, March 22 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes Resume. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| 7:30 p.m. | Brilliant Bach. William A. MacPherson, organ. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Tuesday, March 23 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | PeaceWomen. Written by Susan Corso, directed by Sheridan Thomas and featuring Wheaton faculty and students. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Wednesday, March 24 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Solati Trio. The visiting artists present a concert of chamber music by Beethoven. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Thursday, March 25 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | 2nd Annual Mary L. Heuser Lecture. Mexican Muralism: Art and Revolution featuring Anna Indych-Lopez, assistant professor of art history in the art department of The City College of New York (CUNY), where she specializes in the modern art of Latin America, specifically Mexico. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance by calling 508-286-3300. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Friday, March 26 | |
| * | Last day to petition to drop a course without record. After this date, petitions for course withdrawals (WD recorded on transcript) will be considered only for documented and extenuating circumstances beyond a student's control. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| * | Last day to submit a Self-Initiated Connection proposal. If the student is enrolled in the last course of the Connection this semester. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Sunday, March 28 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Collection/Reflection. A History of Wheaton's Permanent Collection. On display through April 16. Curated by Kayla Malouin '10. Galleries closed for spring break March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Christina Beecher: A Retrospective. In the galleries through April 16, curated by Carrie Peabody '10. Galleries will be closed for spring break from March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Monday, March 29 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Wheaton/Red Cross Blood Drive Sign-Ups. Please donate blood at the blood drive on April 7. Look for the donor sign-up table on Monday, 3/29, Tuesday, 3/30, Wednesday, 3/31, and Friday, 4/2. Cafe Hallway, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Emily Kiablick (5804) or Cynthia Maricle (8210) |
| 12:00 p.m. | Regular decision candidates will be sent admission notification. Contact: Office of Admission |
Tuesday, March 30 | |
| 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Eye of the World Photo Contest. This is Wheaton's annual photo contest for students to submit photos from their travels around the world (through study abroad or personal travel!). The Wheaton community will be able to vote for their favorites and great prizes will be awarded! Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Caroline Hughes |
Wednesday, March 31 | |
| 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Eye of the World Photo Contest. This is Wheaton's annual photo contest for students to submit photos from their travels around the world (through study abroad or personal travel!). The Wheaton community will be able to vote for their favorites and great prizes will be awarded! Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Caroline Hughes |
April 2010 | |
Thursday, April 1 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. David Wulff, professor of psychology, will present a talk entitled ''Prototypes of Faith: An International Project on Assessing Subjective Life Perspectives.'' President's Dining Room, Emerson. All invited. Bring your lunch and join us. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 7:00 p.m. | Visiting Artist Lecture. Resisting Canada's Indian Act: Anti-Assimilationism and Art and Twentieth-Century Indigenous Art in Canada by Ruth Phillips, Canada Research Chair in Modern Culture, Professor of Art History, Carleton University, Onatario, Canada. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Student Directing Project. A contemporary farce directed by Marissa Bergman '11. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Friday, April 2 | |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. The shuttle transports students to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, and Target--for free! First-come, first-served. For special accommodations, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. See website for detailed route and schedule information. Slype on Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 7:30 p.m. | Student Directing Project. A contemporary farce directed by Marissa Bergman '11. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| * | Graduate Fellowships & Scholarships Application Deadline. Wheaton offers a number of Graduate Scholarships/Fellowships to current Wheaton seniors and alumnae/i. A common application is used for all these graduate awards. Web link. Contact: Judi Razee |
Saturday, April 3 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Student Directing Project. A contemporary farce directed by Marissa Bergman '11. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Sunday, April 4 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Collection/Reflection. A History of Wheaton's Permanent Collection. On display through April 16. Curated by Kayla Malouin '10. Galleries closed for spring break March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Christina Beecher: A Retrospective. In the galleries through April 16, curated by Carrie Peabody '10. Galleries will be closed for spring break from March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Monday, April 5 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Lecture: Author Amitava Kumar. The award-winning author of Husband of a Fanatic and other books will speak on class and race in India, as well as on Indians in the diaspora. A 42-minute movie is part of the presentation. Discussion to follow. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Free. Contact: Victoria Schuppert, Daniel Han |
| * | Advisor Appointments. April 5-9. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Tuesday, April 6 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Recital of New Music. Travis Worthley '08, Professor Ann Sears, and friends present a recital of their new compositions, performed by Marcella Calabi, soprano, and the Avalerion Wind Quintet. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Wednesday, April 7 | |
| 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Wheaton/Red Cross Blood Drive. The need is constant. The gratification instant. Give blood today. If you're not pre-registered, a limited number of walk-in appointments are available. SGA Office in Balfour-Hood. Contact: Emily Liablick (5804) or Cynthia Maricle (8210) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. Jay Goodman, professor of political science, will present a talk entitled 'The Mid-Term Elections: How Many Seats Will the Democrats Lose and Why Will They Lose Them?' President's Dining Room, Emerson. The entire campus community is invited to bring a lunch and attend. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Sunday, April 11 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Collection/Reflection. A History of Wheaton's Permanent Collection. On display through April 16. Curated by Kayla Malouin '10. Galleries closed for spring break March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Christina Beecher: A Retrospective. In the galleries through April 16, curated by Carrie Peabody '10. Galleries will be closed for spring break from March 12-21. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Faculty Recital. Sheila Falls- Keohane, violin. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Monday, April 12 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Course selection for fall 2010 semester. April 12-16. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Thursday, April 15 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. Megan McCullough, visiting assistant professor of anthropology, will present the talk 'Refuting 'I Am Woman': Stratified Reproduction and the Hierarchy of Knowledge in a Doula Workshop.' President's Dining Room, Emerson. The entire campus community is invited to bring a lunch and attend. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Pillowman. written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Professor of Theatre David Fox. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are $5 general, $2 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or emailing to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 8:00 p.m. | Loser Concert. Featuring pianist Jonathan Biss. Biss had his first piano lesson at age 6 and entered the Curtis Institute of Music at age 17. He is the winner of the 2008 Edison Award for Instrumental Recitals. Cole Chapel. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Web link. Contact: Monica Key |
Friday, April 16 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Pillowman. written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Professor of Theatre David Fox. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are $5 general, $2 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or emailing to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| * | Registration deadline for fall 2010 semester. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Saturday, April 17 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Pillowman. written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Professor of Theatre David Fox. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are $5 general, $2 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or emailing to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Sunday, April 18 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Tuesday, April 20 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Suzan-Lori Parks. Named one of TIME magazine's '100 Innovators for the Next New Wave,' Suzan-Lori Parks is one of the most exciting and acclaimed playwrights in American drama today. Parks received the Pulitzer Prize in Drama for Topdog/Underdog. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are complimentary but must be reserved in advance by calling 508-286-3300. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| * | 29th Annual Leadership Recognition Ceremony. Honoring Wheaton's campus leaders. Winners are nominated by the student and faculty members of the Wheaton community. Cole Chapel. Contact: Kim Wozniakewicz |
Wednesday, April 21 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition. Join us for the opening of this very popular exhibition of senior capstone work, on display through May 7 and advised this year by Associate Professor of Art Jake Mahaffy. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Thursday, April 22 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Recital of German Lieder. performed by Ann Sears, piano and Marcella Calabi, soprano. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Otis Social Justice Award. Recipient Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, a distinguished educator and humanitarian, is honored for her work to promote justice; diversity; and the health and safety of women, children and under-served populations around the globe. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Web link. Contact: Monica Key |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Pillowman. written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Professor of Theatre David Fox. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are $5 general, $2 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or emailing to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Friday, April 23 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Academic Festival XIX. The 19th annual Academic Festival will feature the research, creative and scholarly achievements of those Wheaton students who were nominated by their faculty and selected by a review committee. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: James Mancall |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. The shuttle transports students to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, and Target--for free! First-come, first-served. For special accommodations, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. See website for detailed route and schedule information. Slype, Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 4:00 p.m. | Academic Festival Student Recitals. Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 6:00 p.m. | Jazz Band Concert. Under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble performs the music of famed jazz trumpeter Miles Davis from his legendary recording Kind of Blue. Emerson Dining Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Pillowman. written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Professor of Theatre David Fox. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are $5 general, $2 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or emailing to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Saturday, April 24 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Pillowman. written by Martin McDonagh and directed by Professor of Theatre David Fox. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets are $5 general, $2 students/seniors and may be reserved by calling the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or emailing to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Sunday, April 25 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition. Join us for the opening of this very popular exhibition of senior capstone work, on display through May 7 and advised this year by Associate Professor of Art Jake Mahaffy. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
Monday, April 26 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Lecture: Author Amitava Kumar. The award-winning author of 'Husband of a Fanatic' and other books will speak on class and race in India, as well as on Indians in the diaspora. A 42-minute movie is part of the presentation. Discussion to follow. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Free. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Victoria Schuppert, Daniel Han |
Wednesday, April 28 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | World Music Ensemble. A wide-ranging exploration of world music traditions from Brazil, India, Africa, Scotland, Ireland and more. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Thursday, April 29 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Solar Winds. The visiting artists perform the Sextet for Piano and Winds by Gordon Jacob, and the Quintet for Piano and Winds by Beethoven.. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Hall. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Friday, April 30 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony. Directed and conducted by Assistant Professor Earl Raney, the ensemble will feature music by Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams and others. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets may be obtained at the door-$5 general, $4 seniors, students free, $10 families of four or more. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| * | President's Commission. Web link. Contact: Monica Key |
May 2010 | |
Sunday, May 2 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Senior Studio Art Majors Exhibition. Join us for the opening of this very popular exhibition of senior capstone work, on display through May 7 and advised this year by Associate Professor of Art Jake Mahaffy. Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 12:30-4:30 p.m. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers. The ensemble presents their spring concert, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Tim Harbold. Cole Memorial Chapel. Suggested $10 donation at the door. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Monday, May 3 | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Recitals. Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Memorial Chapel. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Thursday, May 6 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wheaton Dance Company. The Company performs under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. For ticket information and reservations ($5 general, $2 students/seniors), please call the Wheaton Box Office 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Friday, May 7 | |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. The shuttle transports students to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, and Target--for free! First-come, first-served. For special accommodations, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. See website for detailed route and schedule information. Slype on Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 6:30 p.m. | Student Film Festival. Ellison Lecture Hall, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wheaton Dance Company. The Company performs under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. For ticket information and reservations ($5 general, $2 students/seniors), please call the Wheaton Box Office 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| * | Classes End. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Saturday, May 8 | |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. The shuttle transports students to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, and Target--for free! First-come, first-served. For special accommodations, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. See website for detailed route and schedule information. Slype, Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wheaton Dance Company. The Company performs under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. For ticket information and reservations ($5 general, $2 students/seniors), please call the Wheaton Box Office 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
| * | Review Period. May 8-9. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Sunday, May 9 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. E-mail sssr@wheatonma.edu to be added to the Wheaton Catholic community
e-mail list. Chapel Basement Meeting Room. Contact: Office of SSSR (3370) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Great Woods Chamber Orchestra. The ensemble, conducted and directed by Earl Raney, assistant professor of music, presents works by Beethoven and Copeland, and will feature the winners of the fourth annual Concerto-Aria competition-Katherine Anderson '10, soprano and Benjamin Simms '12, viola. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets may be obtained at the door- $10 general, $5 seniors, students free, $15 families of four or more. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Monday, May 10 | |
| * | Final Examinations. May 10-15. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Friday, May 14 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Ensemble Experiments. Graduating seniors write, direct and perform an original work influenced by Theatre of Cruelty for their final presentation on a Wheaton stage, advised by Assistant Professor of Theatre Jennifer Madden. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Saturday, May 15 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Ensemble Experiments. Graduating seniors write, direct and perform an original work influenced by Theatre of Cruelty for their final presentation on a Wheaton stage, advised by Assistant Professor of Theatre Jennifer Madden. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Monday, May 17 | |
| * | Senior grades due. All graduation requirements must be completed. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Thursday, May 20 | |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Friday, May 21 | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Theatre Ensemble Experiments. Graduating seniors write, direct and perform an original work influenced by Theatre of Cruelty for their final presentation on a Wheaton stage, advised by Assistant Professor of Theatre Jennifer Madden. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644) |
Saturday, May 22 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Commencement. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, May 24 | |
| * | Final grades due. Classes 2011, 2012, 2013. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, May 31 | |
| * | National Holiday- Memorial Day. Contact: Human Resources |
July 2010 | |
Monday, July 5 | |
| * | National Holiday- Independence Day (4th). Contact: Human Resources |
| * | National Holiday- Independence Day (4th). Contact: Human Resources |
