Wheaton College Massachusetts

Entrepreneurship Summit
2024-04-24 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join us at Wheaton’s First Annual Entrepreneurship Summit, which will be held on Wednesday, April 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Discovery Center.
This is a dynamic, free, and open-to-everyone summit that aims to foster student entrepreneurship, collaboration, and skills development.
Register here.
Agenda:
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Location: Discovery Center Lobby
Registration & Breakfast

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. | Location: Hindle Auditorium
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Leanna Lawter, Chair of Business Department
Welcoming Remarks:
Dr. Michaele Whelan, President of Wheaton College
Keynote Address:
Karina Holyoak Wood, Founding Executive Director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Rhode Island program

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Location: Hindle Auditorium
Breakout Session 1: Art, Design, and Sustainable Social Impact Enterprises
Speakers:

Tania Schlatter, Professor of Practice in Design at Wheaton College
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) Team, A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs with a focus on social impact through our programs and services
The Nest Team, A Sustainable fashion collective on a mission to end the toxic cycle of overconsumption and textile waste (Representative Charlotte von Meister, Co-founder)

11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Location: Filene Center
Breakout Session 2: Rethinking Healthcare Entrepreneurship & Biochemistry in a New World
Speakers:

Elisabeth Borno, Army Veteran, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Co-founder of Born-O Uniforms
Dr. Joke Alesh, Dentist, Professor, and Owner of Marigold Dental Studio
Dr. Ida Pavlichenko, CEO, Scientist, Inventor, and Co-founder of PionEar Technologies

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Location Hindle Auditorium
Breakout Session 3: Accounting, Finance, Technology, & Resources for Startups
Speakers:

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Program Team, a Goldman Sach’s national investment in the growth of small businesses initiative
Ben Holstein, Veteran Startup & Fintech Leader
Kristina Piasecki, Professor of the Practice of Business at Wheaton College & Licensed CPA
Narine Emdjian, Federal Funding Expert, Director of Grants at SEG, and Founder of IFUND Lab

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Location: Filene Center
Breakout Session 4: Business Law, Education, Community Development & Resources
Speakers:

Attorney Sean Fontes, Attorney at Partridge Snow and Hahn, LLP
Mary Steele, Town of Norton Representative & Entrepreneur
Monique Fuchs, Ph.D, Strategic Advisor, Executive Coach and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at MITDESIGNX
Juliana Badaro Langille, President and CEO of The International Community Empowerment Center

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Location: Faculty Dining Room in Emerson Dining Hall
Lunch Reception and Networking
Sponsored by Diana Davis Spencer ’60 and John and Kendra Malloy P’22

Honors Convocation
2024-05-02 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Please join President Whelan, Interim Provost Karen McCormack, and Dean of Students Darnell Parker at Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 p.m. in Cole Memorial Chapel.
Honors Convocation is an annual celebration to acknowledge excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits. We are pleased to announce that Jani Benoit, Professor of Chemistry, will deliver the keynote address, “Sustainability: Diverse Wisdom for a Common Goal.”
Departmental and College awards will be presented to students who have distinguished themselves as scholars and academic citizens of Wheaton College. Rachel Hickey, Class of ’24 Chair, will present the Faculty Appreciation Award and Interim Provost Karen McCormack will announce the recipient of this year’s endowed honorary chairs, the Frances A. Shirley Endowed Professorship and the Hannah Goldberg Chair in Teaching Innovation.
The lineup for the procession begins promptly at 4:45 p.m. College Marshals Stephanie Daniels and Russell Williams will line up the Faculty (in regalia) in front of Knapton Hall and Seniors (in robes) in front of the Chapel. (Inclement weather: Faculty will line up in the lower level of the Chapel and Seniors will line up in Balfour-Hood). A campus BBQ will be held on the Dimple immediately following the ceremony (rain location is Emerson Dining Hall).
Honors Convocation is open to the public but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. The recording of the ceremony and the official program will be available online shortly after the event.
Please direct any questions to the Office of the Provost at provost@wheatoncollege.edu. We hope you can join us for this special academic tradition!
Learn more about Honors Convocation

Orientation
2024-06-28 08:30 - 16:00 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Start your Wheaton journey this summer
Academic Orientation – Mentored Academic Pathway (MAP) is a one-day comprehensive program that serves as a fun and engaging start to your Wheaton journey. Choose the date that best fits your schedule. Sessions will delve into content about academics, social life, and what to expect as the fall semester begins. In addition, your Peer Advisor will be available for questions, and you’ll get to know some of your new classmates.
Family Orientation takes place the same day as your Academic Orientation – MAP. During Orientation, you will work with advisors to map out your academic schedule and connect with other new students while your family and friends will meet with Wheaton community members across campus to learn how they can support you throughout your college experience.
You may register for both events on the same form. To begin, choose your date. If you can’t make any of the dates, let us know.
Register today!

Norman W. Johnson Lecture
2024-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Data Visualization in the News will be the topic of the 2024 Norman W. Johnson Lecture delivered by Amanda Cox. She will discuss how news organizations use data to communicate scale, context and patterns to large audiences.
Amanda Cox is the executive editor for data journalism at Bloomberg News. She spent most of her career at the New York Times, where she made graphics for a decade and edited The Upshot for another six years. She has a masters degree in statistics from the University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College. Her Wikipedia page says that she is the Michael Phelps of infographics. She has no idea what this means.

Experiential Learning Showcase
2024-10-04 12:30 - 14:30 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Explore innovative work from a wide range of fields and disciplines, engage with current Wheaton students, and see firsthand how experiential learning is shaping the next generation of young professionals.

Gallery Opening Reception : Shelter
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Shelter is vital. It’s required for us to survive but also to thrive. Curated by students enrolled in ARTH 335: Exhibition Design, Shelter interrogates the spaces in which we live, play, work, and worship, the objects found in such spaces, and the concept of “shelter”, broadly defined.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 1:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m., Thursdays 1:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Please note: the galleries will be closed November 27—December 1 for November break and December 11, 2022–January 21, 2025 for winter break.

bwgalleries.org

Giving Tuesday 2024
2024-12-03 | MA
Join us this Giving Tuesday and make a gift that resonates far beyond today.
Your gift to Wheaton College can create infinite possibilities for our students and the community. Each donation, no matter the size, can transform lives—fueling innovation, supporting scholarships, enhancing campus resources, and expanding access to a world-class education. Ready to create infinite impact today?
GIVE NOW

Winter Orientation 2025 - Day 1
2025-01-20 09:00 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Day 1 Schedule: Monday, January 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Residential Student Check-in
Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Atrium
When you arrive on campus, park in Lot #4. Then, head directly to the Balfour-Hood Campus Center Atrium. There will be a designated check-in table for new and transfer students where our friendly staff will welcome you to campus. Please contact reslife@wheatoncollege.edu with any specific questions about move-in.
3:30 p.m. – WheaGo Welcome Back!
Library, Merrill Room
WheaGo students arriving for the spring semester will gather to meet their WheaGo student mentor and staff from Global Ed to welcome them back to campus to begin Wheaton College experience. *This program is for WheaGo students only
4:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Commuter/Off-Campus Student Check-in
Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Atrium
When you arrive on campus, park in Lot #4. Then, head directly to the Balfour-Hood Campus Center Atrium. There will be a designated check-in table for new and transfer students where our friendly staff will welcome you to campus. Please contact reslife@wheatoncollege.edu with any specific questions about check-in.
5:00 p.m. – Meet the Orientation Leaders
Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Club Hub
Meet with Orientation Leaders and participate in a fun activity to get to know the other new students.
5:30 p.m. – Dinner with Orientation Leaders
Chase Dining Hall, Small Dining Room
Enjoy your first dinner at Wheaton College with the Orientation Team.
6:45 p.m. – College Essentials Bingo!
Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Atrium
Join your peers in an interactive game of bingo with a chance to win some college essentials to kick start your first semester at Wheaton!
7:45 p.m. – Chat, Craft, and Chill
Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Atrium
Slow down after move-in day in a relaxing environment with chill music, crafts and an opportunity to chat with your peers and Orientation Leaders.

View the Day 2 Orientation Schedule

Winter Orientation 2025 - Day 2
2025-01-21 08:30 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Day 2 Schedule: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
*All new, transfer, and WheaGo students are required to attend the full day and extended orientation session*
8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Breakfast at the President’s House
President’s House
Join President Whelan and other members of the Wheaton Faculty and Staff for breakfast at the President’s House to start your experience on campus at Wheaton College
9:45 a.m. – Curriculum Overview and the Advising Team
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Learn about the unique Compass Curriculum, the Wheaton Advising model, and other academic support structures available to help you succeed in your transition to academics at Wheaton College
10:30 a.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
What is the real scoop? This is the opportunity for student-to-student conversations about the topics being discussed today so you can get your questions answered by your peers before starting the semester.
10:45 p.m. – Bystander Intervention, Title IX and the College Response to Sex Discrimination
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
Learn about the College’s Title IX Policy and Resources and discuss Bystander Intervention strategies and expectations as a Wheaton student.
Content Notice: Students should note that this session will raise topics and discussion of sensitive topics relating to these policies, including but not limited to sexual assault, domestic violence, sexual harassment, and stalking. Students are encouraged to attend and step out if time or space are needed during the presentation. If a student feels they are unable to attend the session due to the topic area, they should contact orientation@wheatoncollege.edu to discuss alternative options for receiving the important information from the session.
11:45 a.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Mary Lyon Hall, Wooley Room
12:15 p.m. – Lunch with Advising, Accessibility Services, and LCDI
Kollett Hall, Filene Center
Enjoy a mid-day break and a bite to eat with the staff in the Filene Center, representing the offices to support you in your academic pursuits on campus and your life and career design.
1:15 p.m. – The Honor Code and Community Expectations
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Learn about the Wheaton College Honor Code established by students in the 1920s and the importance of community expectations to help the individual student and community succeed.
1:45 p.m. – Student Support at Wheaton College: Fostering Student’s Well-Being and Health
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Learn about the many support services available to you on campus, especially the resources available to help you in your social-emotional and wellness development as a college student
2:15 p.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
2:30 p.m. – Your Sense of Belonging at Wheaton
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Participate in an interactive workshop to learn more about the values of the Wheaton community, what brings us together, and what it means to be an inclusive community member.
3:15 p.m. – Orientation Leader Checkpoint
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
3:30 p.m. – Campus Resource Flash Sessions
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Learn about a variety of campus resources available to you in this lightning round of elevator pitches that are five minutes or less about each office and the services they provide.
4:30 p.m. – Closing Activity
Diana Davis Discovery Center, Room 3346
Reflect on the Orientation experience and what lies ahead in your first semester at Wheaton College.
5:00 p.m. – Dinner
Chase Dining Hall
View the Day 1 Orientation Schedule

How to Watch Weird Horror with Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
2025-03-06 17:30 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
For many scholars and journalists, cinema seems to be in its death throes, especially in terms of theatrical viewing. Yet horror movies top the box office, with studios like A24, Blumhouse, and Neon churning out a constant stream of terror amid excitement around so-called “elevated horror.” How can we explain this seeming contradiction? Please join us for a talk with Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, Associate Professor, English and Film Studies, who will take listeners on a brief tour of the history of weird and eco horror film and touch on some of its most salient characteristics in order to theorize what it means to watch horror in the theater versus streaming and why we want to watch it today.

Reading by Donna Stonecipher
2025-04-02 17:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The poet, Donna Stonecipher, is a translator, living in Berlin. She is the author of six books of poetry, most recently The Ruins of Nostalgia. This particular book is a series of prose poems remarking on her different nostalgic views on Seattle, her hometown. And juxtaposing that to what nostalgia might mean to Berlin. Germany has a complicated history. And Berlin, in particular, where rebuilding has to account for its very recent history as a divided city.

Entrepreneurship Summit 2025
2025-04-16 09:30 - 14:30 | Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Norton, MA, 02766
Join us at Wheaton’s Second Annual Entrepreneurship Summit, which will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Discovery Center.
This is a dynamic, free, and open-to-everyone summit that aims to foster student entrepreneurship, collaboration, and skills development.
The Summit will include the following sessions and industries:

Art, Music, Media, Tourism & Social Impact Enterprises
Rethinking Healthcare, Biosciences & Engineering
Finance, Accounting, Computer Science & AI Technologies
Law, Real Estate, Education, Business & Community Development

Agenda:
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
10:30 – 11:20 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks, Live Music & Keynote Speaker Address
Keynote speaker: Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion for the City of Boston, Segun Idowu
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Session I: Art, Music, Media, Tourism & Social Impact Enterprises + Entertainment (Hindle Auditorium)
Session II: Healthcare, Biosciences & Engineering (Filene Center)
12:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.
Session III: Finance, Accounting, Computer Science & AI Technologies (Hindle Auditorium)
Session IV: Law, Real Estate, Education & Community Development (Filene Center)
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch Bites & Networking (Hindle Auditorium Lobby)

Opening Reception: ephemera: Senior Art Exhibition
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
ephemera: Senior Art Exhibition 2025
April 17–May 17, 2025
Opening Reception Thursday, April 17 5–8pm
ephemera highlights the work of our graduating visual art majors: Quinn Antle, Isabel Cahill, Morgan Calverley, Nat Coughlin, Willow Covendecker, Avery Forman-Walsh, Lia Gatta, Rachel Pool, Philip Pope, Emily Redler, Rebekah Roth, Armani Santana, Nicholas Santana, and Jack Wehrle. The exhibition features painting, sculpture, printmaking, work on paper, textiles, photography, drawing, and a graphic novel. The exhibition runs April 17–May 17, 2024 (hours may vary May 10–17).
More information at bwgalleries.org

Opening Reception for Senior Design Capstone Posters 2025
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Haas Concourse & Lobby, Norton, 02766, United States
Exhibit dates: April 17–May 17, 2025
The design capstone is a chance for senior design majors to apply their knowledge and skills to a topic and situation of their choice.
Posters show and explain what students investigated and why, steps they took to add depth to their understanding and how they responded with design concepts through sketches, diagrams, prototypes and mockups.
Design Capstone 2025 will feature work by: Alicia Chang, Sofia Collina, Lucia Flaumenhaft, Louise Groover, Colton LaBrecque, Bobbie Lester, Reka Moscarelli, Taly Nudelman, Rebekah Roth, Jill Ryan, Reese Staples, Hailey Tice, Alison Tremblay, Ahaan Verma, Samzok Wangdi and Pear Wongwatanawisut.

2025 Senior Creative Writing Majors' Reading
2025-04-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Seniors graduating with a degree in Creative Writing and Literature showcase original works of poetry, fiction and dramatic writing. The 2025 Senior Creative Writing Majors’ Reading features readings by: Quinn Antle, Sam Ferland, Emma Keamy, Gaby Reiser, Julia Thompson, Anson Wang, Emily Zielinski.

2025 Honors Convocation
2025-05-01 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Please join President Whelan, Provost Jonathan Millen, and Darnell Parker, Vice President of Student Affairs, at Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. in Cole Memorial Chapel. Honors Convocation is an annual celebration to acknowledge excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits.
Departmental and College awards will be presented to students who have distinguished themselves as scholars and academic citizens of Wheaton College. Jema Espinosa, Class of ’25 Chair, will present the Faculty Appreciation Award and Provost Jonathan Millen will announce the recipient of this year’s endowed honorary professorships.
The lineup for the procession begins promptly at 4:45 p.m. College Marshals Stephanie Daniels and Russell Williams will line up the Faculty (in regalia) in front of Knapton Hall and Seniors (in robes) in front of the Chapel. (Inclement weather: Faculty will line up in the lower level of the Chapel and Seniors will line up in Balfour-Hood). A campus BBQ will be held on the Dimple immediately following the ceremony (rain location is Emerson Dining Hall).
Honors Convocation is open to the public but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. The recording of the ceremony and the official program will be available online shortly after the event.
Please direct any questions to the Office of the Provost at provost@wheatoncollege.edu. We hope you can join us for this special academic tradition!

Honors Thesis Parade
2025-05-12 11:30 | Mars Center for Science and Technology, Norton, 02766, United States
Please join us today Monday, May 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the entrance to Mars Science Center, for Wheaton’s Honors Thesis Parade! The parade will assemble at 11:15 and begin promptly at 11:30.
We celebrate the enormous achievement of an Honors Thesis with a parade from Mars Science Center, around the quad, and to the Doll’s House, where students will check that their theses have been uploaded correctly, Provost Millen will read the titles of the theses, and President Whelan will assist the students as they each ring the thesis gong!
Please join us for this annual rite of spring. Wear your Alternate Regalia (or your academic regalia), or an appropriate costume (or really whatever you wish), bring instruments, noise-makers, signs, flags, and banners, and help celebrate Wheaton students’ triumphs after their year of very hard work! Friends and supporters of thesis students are encouraged to join the parade.
All are welcome to march along with the honors thesis students or stand around the Dimple and watch!

Commencement and Reunion
2025-05-17 09:30 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton celebrates the 190th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. and welcomes back alumni for reunion weekend May 16–18, 2025.
More about Commencement

Orientation
2025-06-23 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-24 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-26 08:30 - 16:00, 2025-06-27 08:30 - 16:00 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Start your Wheaton journey this summer.

Academic Orientation is a one-day on-campus program that serves as a fun and engaging start to your Wheaton College academic journey. Choose the date that best fits your schedule to visit campus for the day, and participate in a mix of workshops, small-group offerings, and individualized advising sessions. You will explore your curricular options and honors/scholars pathways, register for fall courses, and make valuable connections with your academic advising team (faculty, staff, & peers) along with other campus resources.
This program will also include optional family orientation/informational offerings, with sessions facilitated by the Provost’s Office, Dean of Students Office, and important Student Services. If you are a Nursing, WheaGo Global, or Transfer student, we recommend that you sign up for the Thursday, June 26, 2025 orientation.
Date Options:
On Campus, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Monday, June 23
Tuesday, June 24
Thursday, June 26 (for Nursing, WheaGo Global, and Transfer students)
Friday, June 27
The registration deadline is June 15, 2025
Learn More and Register Today!

Opening Convocation 2025
2025-08-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Chapel Field, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Marking the start of the new academic year, the theme for Opening Convocation 2025 is Storytelling and Empathy.
Leah Dyjak, Associate Professor of Film, Media, and Communications, will deliver the keynote address, Hope in the Dark.
Members of the Class of 2026 should gather in the courtyard between Watson and Meneeley at 5 p.m. to line up for the procession. Faculty will meet the college marshalls at the access road between Mary Lyon and Watson in regalia at 4:45 p.m.

Program
Opening Remarks
Michaele Whelan
President
Land Acknowledgement and Invocation
Amanda J.G. Napior
Assistant Director for Religious & Spiritual Life

See invocation round below
Welcome
Michaele Whelan
President
Wheaton Anthem (Verses 1 and 3): A Song for the Sesquicentennial
Led by George Lane ’26
Greetings
Darnell Parker
Vice President for Student Affairs
Elizabeth McKinley ‘26
President, Student Government Association
Jonathan Millen
Provost
Convocation Address: Hope in the Dark
Leah Dyjak
Associate Professor of Film and Photography
Wheaton Anthem (Verses 4 and 5): A Song for the Sesquicentennial
Led by George Lane ‘26

Invocation Round
Come, Come, Whoever You Are
by Lynn Ungar
Come, come, whoever you are.
Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving.
Ours is no caravan of despair.
Come, yet again, come.

MAP Day Fall 2025
2025-10-16 | Wheaton College, 26 E Main Street, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
This is a day for exploration, reflection, and planning. It is a celebration of learning in its broader sense. In place of regular classes, participate in special activities designed to reflect on where you are in your educational journey and the steps you need to take to make it where you want to go.
MAP Day happenings include workshops for students at every stage of their college career and advising sessions for each academic program area, as well as sessions on topics such as study abroad, life and career planning, honors and scholars programs, and financial planning. There will be a major fair and a graduate school fair, as well as other career-related programming. (The full schedule of activities will be available soon.)
The day’s events also include an academic session in which faculty engage in an interdisciplinary conversation to discuss the topic of “Abundance and reciprocity” from their disciplinary perspectives. The theme was inspired by the first-year students’ common reading selection, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Answering your reflective MAP Questions is required for graduation and you can complete them during MAP Day. Please talk with your advisor if you have questions.

Fall Open House
2025-11-11 08:00 - 14:30 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Discover the possibilities at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. Join us at Open House for an inside look at life on campus:

Choose from faculty-led sessions focusing on an area of academic interest
Tour areas of campus related to the fields you’re interested in, from interdisciplinary makerspaces and arts facilities to science and nursing labs
Attend a student life discussion with college administrators—covering residential life, student activities and leadership
Meet Wheaton faculty and students
Learn more about admission and financial aid and connect with a counselor
Explore internship, research, experiential learning and study abroad opportunities
Enjoy lunch at the award-winning Chase Commons

Register for Open House
Open House Schedule
November 11, 2025

On this page:

8:00–8:25 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30–8:50 a.m. Welcome Address
8:50–9:20 a.m. Compass Curriculum
9:30–10:20 a.m. Academic Presentation Breakout Sessions
10:30–11:20 a.m. The Wheaton Experience Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch and Campus Tours

To locate the buildings you want to visit, find the corresponding numbers on the Wheaton Campus Map.
See Around the Dimple for more on-campus activities to experience during your visit to Wheaton.

Guest access to Wi-Fi: WheatonGuest
Simply select WheatonGuest from the available Wi-Fi networks on your device. After connecting, you will be directed to our Guest Captive Portal Page to review and accept our Terms of Use. Upon login, you will be redirected to the Wheaton College website and connected to the internet.

Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:25 a.m.
Watson Fine Arts Center (26)

Welcome Address
8:30–8:50 a.m.

Walter Caffey, Vice President for Enrollment, Dean of Admission and Student Financial Services
Michaele Whelan, Ph.D., President

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)

Compass Curriculum
8:50–9:20 a.m.
Discover the Compass Curriculum—a transformative approach that empowers you to carve your own path to success through personalized advising, integrated experiences and professional mentorship. In this session, a faculty presenter will walk you through the innovative structure of Wheaton’s curriculum, while current students share their own experiences navigating Compass and shaping meaningful academic and career paths.

Justin Schupp, Associate Professor of Sociology, Coordinator of Environmental Studies Minor and Coordinator of the Compass Curriculum

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)

Academic Presentation Breakout Sessions
9:30–10:20 a.m.
Get a comprehensive overview of our academic programs from the faculty who designed the curriculum. Are you undecided on a major? Feel free to select the session that piques your interest or attend an interactive session with student panelists to hear how they discovered their major at Wheaton.
Choose from the following:
Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences
Faculty and current students will showcase the array of exciting courses and research opportunities available in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, and environmental science at Wheaton. Students with a strong interest in environmental studies can also explore our accelerated 4+1 M.S. in Environmental Science, which provides a clear pathway to advanced training and career preparation.

Shari Ackerman-Morris, Senior Professor of the Practice of Biology
Primrose Boynton, Assistant Professor of Biology
Christopher Kotyk, Associate Professor of Chemistry

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)
Business
Wheaton’s innovative business department offers students a variety of options with our current three majors or minors in business and management, finance or marketing. Each establishes a strong foundation of knowledge and skills while allowing students to specialize in areas of interest to them. We also now offer a 4+1 M.S. in Business and are establishing pathways for other advanced degrees in specialized business areas. New majors and minors are on the horizon as we adapt to the demands of today’s global workforce.

Leanna Lawter, Professor of Business and Management

Mary Lyon Hall, Holman Room (14)
Creative Arts
Learn more about our programs in Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Digital Media and Communication, Film and New Media Studies, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art. You will have a chance to meet with faculty and staff to learn more about opportunities offered by these programs. Students interested in advancing their creative careers can also explore our 4+1 M.A. in Creative Industries, an accelerated graduate program designed to deepen professional and creative skill sets.

Stephanie Burlington Daniels, Professor of Theatre
Kelly Goff, Professor of Art and Chair of the Creative Arts Department
Patrick Johnson, Chair and Associate Professor of Film, Media and Communication
Clinton O’Dell, Professor of Theatre Design
Julie Searles, Senior Professor of the Practice of Music
Kent Shaw, Associate Professor of English, Coordinator of Creative Writing

Watson Fine Arts, Kresge Experimental Theatre (26)
Education
Whether you are pursuing Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education, Wheaton provides small classes and a supportive environment for students ready to join this meaningful profession. In this session, you will hear from Education Department faculty and students about the rewards of teaching, experiential learning opportunities and the process for obtaining licensure.

Julia Bach, Professor of the Practice of Education

Mars Arts & Humanities, Meneely Room 207 (15)
Exploring your Academic Options
Having an open mind is important as you consider your academic options. In fact, it can be advantageous to enter college without having decided upon a major. At Wheaton College, we encourage exploration to find out what interests and passions really drive you. Join a panel of Wheaton students who were once in your shoes and hear how they navigated the process of choosing a major.

Jonathan Millen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mary Lyon Hall, Woolley Room (14)
Integrated Social Sciences
Delve into the dynamic world of the social sciences at Wheaton College, where students investigate the forces that shape individuals, communities and global systems. This session introduces the breadth and depth of programs such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Public Health. Faculty and students will share how interdisciplinary research, experiential learning and real-world engagement prepare graduates to think critically, communicate effectively and solve complex problems—equipping them for careers in advocacy, public policy, mental health, law, global service and more.

Jonathan Chow, Associate Professor of Political Science
Karen McCormack, Professor of Sociology

Mars Arts & Humanities, Meneely Room 301 (15)
Think, Create, Communicate: The Humanities Advantage
Discover how studying the humanities at Wheaton equips students with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Through a conversation with some of Wheaton’s faculty, you’ll gain insight into the real-world applications of humanities: from problem solving and team building to communication, critical analysis and navigating complexity in a global world.
During the Q&A, prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to speak with the faculty and current students in the Humanities.

Lisa Lebduska, Professor of English
John Partridge, Professor of Philosophy
Joel Relihan, Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Francoise Rosset, Associate Professor of Russian, Women’s and Gender Studies

Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Room 1314 (23)
Nursing
Our Nursing Program is designed to prepare students for clinical practice as nurses at the intersection of community health and social justice. Faculty will highlight the unique advantages of Wheaton’s program and provide a glimpse into our state-of-the-art simulation center and labs.

Colette Dieujuste, Dean of Nursing and Associate Professor
Lori Martone-Roberts, Professor of the Practice of Nursing

Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Room 3332 (23)
Physics, Math and Computer Science
Explore our programs in Physics, Astronomy and Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Faculty will discuss the many rich opportunities to get involved in research both on and off campus.

Mark LeBlanc, Professor of Computer Science

Mars Center for Science & Technology, Room 1120 (15)

The Wheaton Experience Breakout Sessions
10:30–11:20 a.m.
These sessions are designed to showcase the myriad of resources, support networks and opportunities available to help you personalize your Wheaton experience and ensure you are set up for success both in and outside of the classroom.
Choose from the following:
Admission and Student Financial Aid Information Session
Wanda Suriel, Director of Admission, and Carla Minchello, Director of Financial Aid, will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission and financial aid application processes.
Emerson Dining Hall/Faculty Dining (29)
Campus Leadership, Involvement, Belonging and Wellness
We believe that learning and growing extend beyond the classroom. The door is always open for you to become an important part of a community that supports individual expression and collective responsibility. An interactive panel of students and administrators will highlight the many opportunities for student leadership and involvement on campus.

Madison Flowers, Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation and Varsity
Tim Jordan, Assistant Dean, Residential Life
Kate Puopolo, Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Counseling
Raquel Ramos, Dean of the Marshall Center

Watson Fine Arts, Kresge Experimental Theatre (26)
Experiential Learning at Wheaton College
Wheaton is dedicated to facilitating experiences that broaden students’ perspectives and support their development. Join us to learn more about our Center for Global Education and our brand new Life and Career Design Institute—a holistic approach to life and career navigation. You’ll hear about a range of experiential learning, from internships to research to study abroad, as well as Wheaton’s commitment to providing every student the opportunity for funded experiential learning.

Alida Gomez, Associate Director, Center for Global Education
Sean Schofield, Assistant Vice President for Life and Career Design

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)

Complimentary Lunch and Campus Tours
Enjoy Lunch

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Choose a time to dine that works best for you and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Meal tickets will be provided at the dining hall entrance.
Chase Commons (27)
Tours* of the Mars Center for Science and Technology, Nursing Simulation Labs and Wheaton’s Innovation Spaces (includes a general campus tour)

11:30 a.m.
Get to know the spaces that house our STEM and Nursing Programs through interactive tours of the Mars Center for Science and Technology and our clinical simulation center—an important part of nursing education. See where students practice skills safely and learn new procedures, explore student research labs, and view Wheaton’s innovative, creative makerspace as you learn about ways that students can utilize the resources of Wheaton’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Departing from the Office of Admission (1)
Tours* of Visual and Performing Arts Facilities (includes a general campus tour)
Join us on a tour of the visual and performing arts facilities on campus. See the spaces where Wheaton students perform and create. Discover the many ways in which our Theatre, Music, Visual Art, Design, Film and New Media, Studio Art, and Art History Departments are connected.
Departing from the Office of Admission (1)
Campus Tours*
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Explore a residence hall as well as academic spaces and athletics facilities. Plus, learn more about the Wheaton student experience. Student-led tours will depart on a rolling basis between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Departing from the steps of the Office of Admission (1) from 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. and in front of Chase Commons (27) from 12:30—1:15 p.m.
Departing in front of Chase Dining Hall (27) at 12:30 p.m.
*All tours conclude at the Office of Admission where admission counselors will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission and financial aid application process.

Ask Questions
The Office of Admission is open all day. Stop by to say hello or ask a question. Look for the bright blue “Ask Me” buttons for assistance.
Office of Admission (1)

Around the Dimple
Go Shopping at the Campus Bookstore
Start building your Wheaton wardrobe. Follow the instructions below to receive a coupon for 20% off one apparel or gift item. (See store for details. Restrictions apply.) The bookstore will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Follow these easy steps:

Visit CampusWelcome.com
Enter your email address
Enter access code: [REDACTED]
Show your coupon email at the register or use it online at the wheatoncollegeshop.com for your discount.

Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Campus Bookstore (19)
CTRL+Delete
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Ctrl+Delete explores the persistent threat of censorship in the United States, from historical book bans used to control knowledge and suppress marginalized voices to today’s escalating restrictions–including the removal of books and art from public spaces as well as the June Supreme Court decision (Mahmoud v. Taylor) requiring schools to provide opportunities to opt out of learning about books that include LGBTQ+ characters. By tracing these acts of erasure across time, the show reveals how censorship has shaped, and continues to shape, what stories are told and who gets to tell them.
Watson Fine Arts, Beard and Weil Galleries (26)
