The Wheaton Dance Company, under the direction of Assistant Professor Christianna Kavaloski, will showcase a variety of new works in its spring concert, “Synergy,” on May 1, 2 and 3.
Archive for April, 2009
Wheaton Dance Company creates 'Synergy' in spring concert
April 29, 2009Swine flu update
April 29, 2009By now campus community members are aware of the swine influenza outbreak (swine flu) that is a growing national and global health threat. This message is meant to update the Wheaton community on the impact of this disease and offer other important information.
Students showcase their spoken-word poetry
April 24, 2009
The second annual iSpeak! spoken word showcase will take place at Wheaton on Saturday, April 25, with performances by student artists and two guest slam poets.
Greenhouses open for spring
April 24, 2009
The Wheaton College greenhouses will offer an open house and repotting clinic on Friday, May 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Horticulturalist and greenhouse caretaker Jane Young will be available to answer questions.
Gallery exhibition highlights work of senior art majors
April 17, 2009
Jewelry design, encaustic painting, sculpture and film: These are just a few of the media to be showcased at the senior studio art majors’ exhibition, entitled Framed, on view from April 22 to May 8 in the Beard and Weil Galleries.
Apple orchard to take root on Wheaton's campus
April 16, 2009
Two Wheaton seniors will see the fruition of a cherished idea on Earth Day, when the college breaks ground for an apple orchard behind the Presidents’ House. The festivities will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22.
Environmental activist to visit Wheaton on Earth Day
April 16, 2009
For more than two years, Julia Butterfly Hill lived in the upper reaches of an ancient redwood tree to save it from destruction by a logging company. On Earth Day, April 22, Hill will visit Wheaton to talk about that experience and her continuing work as an environmental activist.
Concert to feature concerto/aria winners
April 15, 2009
The four winners of Wheaton’s third annual Concerto-Aria Competition will perform on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m., during a concert by the Great Woods Chamber Orchestra at the Weber Theatre in Watson Fine Arts.
Vocalists hit high notes
April 10, 2009Wheaton students recently won a series of music competitions at the Song Festival, sponsored by the Rhode Island chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (RINATS).
Anthropological look at cancer Web site wins award
April 7, 2009
Senior Lily Mulcahy has won first prize in the undergraduate student paper competition at the 6th Annual Greater Boston Anthropology Consortium Student Conference for her research about a Web site for young cancer survivors.
