Wheaton College Massachusetts

Lunch & Learn: Job & Internship Search Group
2022-09-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Chase Dining Hall – Square, Norton, 02766, United States
Grab your lunch and join our weekly co-work space to explore internship and job opportunities, ask questions, and connect with other Wheaton job/internship seekers. No need to register, all are welcome on a drop-in basis. Come once or come weekly!
Hosted by Victoria Powell, Career Services

Dr. Patricia Kaishian '13: Scientific and Theoretical Lessons from Mycology
2022-10-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Ladonne Heaton Schulman’ 57 Alumnae/i Lecture
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 at 5pm
Hindle Auditorium.
This year’s speaker, Dr. Patricia Kaishian, graduated from Wheaton College in 2013. She is a mycologist and Visiting Professor of Biology at Bard College in NY. Her research focuses on fungal taxonomy, diversity, evolution, symbiosis, and ecology. She is a co-founder of the International Congress of Armenian Mycologists, which seeks to jointly protect Armenian sovereignty and biodiversity. Patricia also studies philosophy of science, feminist bioscience, and queer theory, exploring how mycology and other scientific disciplines are situated in and informed by our sociopolitical landscape. Her work “The science underground: mycology as a queer discipline” appears in Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience. Her forthcoming book, Forest Euphoria, will be published by Milkweed Editions.
The Ladonne Heaton Schulman Endowed Lecture series’ purpose is to bring distinguished alumnae/i back to campus to talk about their career in science.

Fall 2022 Career Fair
2022-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Emerson Dining Room
The Office of Career Services invites students and alumni to our IN-PERSON Fall 2022 Career Fair. Employers from the New England area are excited to meet you all. Come with your resume ready and ready to learn about job and internship opportunities!
Register today!

Free MTEL Prep: Communication and Literacy
2022-11-10 17:00 - 19:00, 2022-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Meneely – 206, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Hello future teachers!
Academic Advising is providing free prep sessions for the Communication & Literacy MTEL from 5-7 PM on Thursday, November 10 & Wednesday, November 16.This exam (along with completion of an education program) is required to earn your teaching license. The Thursday (11/10) session will focus on the Reading subtest and the Wednesday (11/16) session will focus on the Writing Subtest . No need to register for this event.
Location: Meneely 206
The instructor will focus on reviewing your questions about the practice tests (click links below). In order to be prepared and benefit from the sessions, it is important to complete and bring a copy(or have electronic access) of the Reading practice test (11/10) or the Writing test (11/16).

Lives in Crime: Perspectives on Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice and Criminology
2022-11-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Join us for a panel discussion via Zoom on the study of criminal justice, restorative justice and criminology in the liberal arts, featuring insights and perspectives from three active scholars in the field. The conversation aims to situate these areas of study within Wheaton’s curriculum. Participants are encouraged to bring questions and comments for the panel members.
The panelists are:

Luis A. Fernandez, Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Northern Arizona University
Lois Presser, Professor of Sociology at the University of Tennessee
Jo-Ann Della Giustina, Professor of Criminal Justice at Bridgewater State University

This event is sponsored by the sociology, political science, and philosophy departments and the Office of the Provost.
Register for the event to receive access to the discussion via Zoom.

International Scientists Working in Industry - Novartis Panel Discussion
2022-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Are you an international student looking to explore industry and/or academia while maintaining your status? Do you keep wondering what more you could do now to help the future you? Maybe we could help address your questions! Join us for a Q&A with Novartis scientists who have been where you are today, navigating culture shock, grad school, career transitions, and changing from student status to a member of the US workforce. This event is intended for international students majoring in the sciences. Presented by the Novartis Young Scientists Outreach Program Questions? You can reach us at Young.Scientists@Novartis.com

Register online

AmeriCorps Basics: Get the Basics
2022-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
You can address local challenges in communities across the country while building your resume. Join us for a virtual information session to determine if a year or a summer as an AmeriCorps member with a VISTA project is right for you. Benefits of service include:

Education award upon successful completion of service
Healthcare assistance
Living allowance
Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs)
Relocation allowance (if applicable)
Student loan forbearance

Register online

FBI Special Agent Info/Q&A Session (Hosted by FBI San Francisco)
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
During this event we will only be highlighting the Special Agent position. You will have the opportunity to gain more of a perspective on the application process, the training new agents receive at Quantico and working as a Special Agent in the field from a current FBI Agent and Staff. Please note the following: 1) You must be a US Citizen to apply for the Special Agent position. 2) You must be between 23-36 years old and have completed a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. 3) Please come prepared with 1-2 questions for the presenters. 4) Check out FBIjobs.gov for more information on the Special Agent application process.

Join online

ScribeAmerica Virtual Information Session
2022-12-16 14:00 - 14:30 | Online
Want to gain healthcare experience? Are you… A pre-med student (or interested in the healthcare field) Interested in shadowing a doctor Looking to join an awesome team, earn crazy-competitive wages, and gain unmatched healthcare experience? Any or all of the above? Join us to learn why scribing is a life-changing experience. You’ll be on the “front line” of the medical field, completely immersed in the healthcare ecosystem. You’ll work elbow-to-elbow with physicians or nurses each day. Most importantly, you’ll make a difference in people’s lives and be a part of the future of healthcare.

Register Here

Summer Funding Information Session
2023-01-31 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-02 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-09 17:00 - 18:00
Learn the details about summer funding opportunities at Wheaton, We will discuss:
Eligibility
Applications
Where to find information
Deadlines
and more

The Importance of DEI in the Workplace & Creating an Enriching Experience
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
AlphaSights gives investment and business leaders dynamic access to industry professionals and their unique perspectives in real time, so they can make decisions that redefine industries and create a better tomorrow. We’re a global team with accelerated career progression, extensive professional development, and a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Join our webinar to learn from employees and recruiters about the importance of DEI in the Workplace. We will discuss DEI initiatives at our firm, our people & culture including opportunities to get involved with our employee resource groups and more!

Register Here

Putting English to Work
2023-02-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Meneely – 307, Norton, MA, 02766
Hosted by the English Department and Career Services, this workshop is designed to help English majors with planning and preparing for their future careers.

Employer Visit: Gosnold
2023-03-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Balfour-Hood – Atrium, Norton, 02766, United States
Seniors, are you looking for postgraduate opportunities? Gosnold will be visiting Wheaton to share some of their full-time offerings.
When: Friday, March 3rd
Where: Balfour Hood Cafe (Atrium)
Time: 11:00AM -3:00PM

Graduate School Visit: Stonehill College Inclusive Education Teacher Residency Program
2023-03-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Balfour-Hood – Atrium, Norton, 02766, United States
Stonehill College will table in Balfour Hood to provide information about their Master’s in Inclusive Education Teacher Residency program.

More information about the program may be found HERE.

Careers in Design
2023-03-08 18:00 - 19:00
Want to learn more about a career in the design field? Interested in networking with communication, design, and marketing professionals? Join Career Services and the recently launched Design program on March 8th at 6:00 pm for Careers in Design, a virtual panel featuring alumni who are currently working at WEX Inc., DocuSign, Chewy.com, Sundin Marketing, Talcott Financial Group, and Rhode Island College.

Join us via Zoom: https://wheatoncollege-edu.zoom.us/j/6251992935 .

Please reach out Audrey to Audrey Spina for any questions:
spina_audrey@wheatoncollege.edu

Graduate School Visit: Vermont Law & Graduate School
2023-03-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Balfour-Hood – Atrium, Norton, 02766, United States
Vermont Law & Graduate School will visit us at Balfour Hood to share information about their environmental law program.

More information about their program can be found HERE.
