Wheaton College Massachusetts

Summer Funding Information Session
2023-02-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Learn the details about summer funding opportunities at Wheaton, We will discuss:
Eligibility
Applications
Where to find information
Deadlines
and more

French Table
2023-02-08 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-02-10 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-02-15 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-02-17 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-02-22 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-02-24 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-03-01 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-03-03 12:40 - 13:40 and 9 more dates | Emerson Dining Room
Come one Come All !
WHEN: Wednesdays/ Fridays
TIME: 12:40-1:40 p.m.
WHO: Anyone wanting to practice their French skills are welcome
WHERE: Emerson dining hall, look for the French flag!
CONTACT US: Email with questions or comments:

place_alexandra@wheatoncollege.edu

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Celebration
2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Our annual award ceremony will occur on the evening of Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 7 PM in Weber Theatre.
Our keynote speaker this year will be Loretta Ross. Loretta Ross is an award-winning, nationally-recognized expert on racism and racial justice, women’s rights, and human rights. Her work emphasizes the intersectionality of social justice issues and how intersectionality can fuel transformation. Ross is a visiting associate professor at Smith College teaching courses on white supremacy, race and culture in America, human rights, and calling in the calling out culture. She also is a recipient of a MacArthur Fellow, Class of 2022, for her work as an advocate of Reproductive Justice and Human Rights.
Another highlight of the Celebration is our Creativity Showcase, where we share and celebrate student creative work that offers tangible reflection on King’s philosophies and principles of equity, justice and/or peace. There are prizes for the top submissions and a selected few will be shared with the community before the keynote address on February 8th.
For more detailed information about the submission process, deadlines, and prizes for the Creativity Showcase, please visit: Students invited to share creative work in MLK Legacy showcase

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.

Ski and Ride Wachusett Mountain
2023-03-04 08:00 - 15:00 | Wachusett Mountain, 499 Mountain Road, Princeton, 01541, United States
Join Wheaton alumni, parents, and current students on the slopes at Wachusett Mountain on Saturday, March 4, 2023.
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Lunch – 12 p.m.
Wachusett Mountain
499 Mountain Road
Princeton, MA 01541
There is no transportation offered from Wheaton to Wachusett Mountain.
Student Pricing:
Lift ticket only: $35
Lift ticket with rentals (ski or snowboard): $65
Beginner Package with rentals and a 1-hour lesson: $65
*Lunch is included with each ticket
Click here for adult and youth pricing.

A Conversation with Joey Soloway
2023-03-21 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Soloway is the creator of the groundbreaking Amazon series Transparent, a poignant comedy that artfully explores identity, love, sex, god, and boundaries through the lives of a complicated American family. Other contributions to American/Jewish/Feminist/Trans culture include the critical I Love Dick, adapted from the novel by Chris Kraus and the Sundance award winning film Afternoon Delight. Soloway will discuss their creative process and career in a Q&A style conversation.

Second Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
2023-03-28 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Wallace Library – Woolley Electronic Classroom, Norton, 02766, United States
Join the Library for our Second Wikipedia Edit-a-thon!
We invite you to build gender equity and make a change to the power imbalance in one of the world’s most influential sources of information, Wikipedia. With 22 billion pageviews a month, Wikipedia is among the most widely used internet sources, and the disparities between the representation of women and men encompass all aspects of the resource, from subjects covered to word choice to those creating the content.
No editing experience necessary. Learn the basics of editing Wikipedia and begin making a change in the information used by so many. New and experienced editors are welcome.

Grow Your Network - Launch Your Career
2023-03-30 15:30 - 16:30 | Mary Lyon Hall – May Room, Norton, MA, 02766
Join Eric Schwarz (Co-Founder & CEO, College for Social Innovation) and Dolita Cathcart (Chief Program Officer, College for Social Innovation), intergenerational social impact leaders, to learn how you can grow your network and build 21st-century skills to help you hit the ground running when you enter the workforce. The workshop will include stories and data in an interactive format to get you thinking about your upcoming career transitions, particularly if you are interested in careers of purpose.
You’ll also learn about Semester in the City, a study away opportunity that grants Wheaton students a full semester of credit for completing a mentored internship at one of 164+ social mission businesses across greater Boston!
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*HubSpot [2022]

Free prep sessions for the Communication & Literacy MTEL
2023-04-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Meneely 205
Hello future teachers:
Academic Advising is providing free prep sessions for the Communication & Literacy MTEL from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, April 5 & Tuesday, April 11. This exam (along with completion of an education program) is required to earn your teaching license.
Location: Meneely 205
The Wednesday session will be on the Reading subtest and the Tuesday session will be on the Writing subtest.
The instructor, Janice Standring (janicestanding@gmail.com), 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 (4/5) or the Writing test (4/11).
Reading Subtest
https://www.mtel.nesinc.com/Content/Docs/MA_FLD101_Reading_PRACTICE_TEST_V2.pdf
Writing Subtest
https://www.mtel.nesinc.com/Content/Docs/MA_FLD201_Writing_PRACTICE_TEST_V2.pdf

True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality
2023-04-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
This event involves a screening of the documentary True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality that focuses on Stevenson’s life and career – particularly his indictment of the U.S. criminal justice system for its role in codifying modern systemic racism. The film was produced and directed by Wheaton alum George Kunhardt.
A Q&A session with George will follow the screening.
Sponsored by the Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, and Criminology program.

Budgeting 101 with Brielle Bryant-Erales at The Healthy Wallet
2023-04-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
Budgeting is an important life skill for life as a student and for your life beyond Wheaton. Join us and Brielle Bryant-Erales, a financial coach at The Healthy Wallet, who will guide you to create healthy budgeting habits and avoid financial pitfalls, creating a path to financial freedom.
