Wheaton College Massachusetts

Second Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
2023-03-28 15:00 - 19:00, 2023-03-29 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

French Table
2023-03-29 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-03-31 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-04-05 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-04-07 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-04-12 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-04-14 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-04-19 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-04-21 12:40 - 13:40 and 2 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

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!
RSVP on Handshake

*HubSpot [2022]

Free prep sessions for the Communication & Literacy MTEL
2023-04-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-04-11 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.

2nd Annual Beverly Lyon Clark Symposium
2023-04-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Students, Faculty, and Staff
Come join us for a day of food, talk, and socializing.

( reception to follow in the Bev Lyon Clark Lounge – Mars Arts & Humanities 3rd floor )

Bev Clark Symposium Program

Wheaton Woodstock Music Festival
2023-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Chapel Field, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
These Cats are cooking! See them play at the Wheaton Woodstock Music Festival with special guest Raavi.

Live Music
Fun games
Free merch
Free food

The Hiring Process with Elisabeth Waltz, MA, PHR '04
2023-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Navigating the hiring process is a learning journey. Join Wheaton alum, Elisabeth Waltz, as she helps you understand the hiring process from a HR perspective. With experience in human resources and workplace psychology, Waltz will discuss how to translate your skills during the process, such as in an interview, what to expect, and best practices.

Apartment Searching 101 with Audrey Spina '17, Assistant Director, Career Services
2023-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Whether you have secured a job or internship for the summer (and beyond), join Assistant Director, Audrey Spina ’17, who will review strategies for finding housing for your next step. We will review an introduction to budgeting your income, familiarizing you with your future pay-stub, and making you aware of the apartment rental process.
Please email spina_audrey@wheatoncollege.edu for any questions.

Student Recitals
2023-04-20 17:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Wheaton Social Impact Conference
2023-04-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center – Lobby
A student-run conference at Wheaton College, MA that brings together students from various colleges, professionals from all over the world, and members of the community to think about the role of organizations in creating social impact.
What will you get out of attending?
This year’s conference opens with a keynote address, then breaks into parallel impact-oriented development sessions, and concludes with an Impact Award Ceremony over dinner and networking. Participants will learn from distinguished practitioners and scholars working on the issue of social impact, as well as from students and community members who are working to make the world a better place. There will be food (breakfast, lunch and dinner), refreshments, swag, and several networking opportunities throughout the day!
Reserve your free tickets today!
Check us out on instagram @wheatonsocialimpactconference and join our Linkedin page for updates!

Five-Minute Play Festival
2023-04-23 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
Five-minute plays—written, directed and performed by Wheaton students—will be showcased in our biannual festival.

Drug Development Professional Development Workshop
2023-04-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
This week, join Career Services for the second to last professional development workshop in our professional development series, Wheaton to the World:

Join Career Services and alum, Haley Knight ’17, program manager at Affinia Therapeutics for the spring 2023 Career Lab: Program Management and Drug Development on Wednesday, April 26, 4:00-5:00pm in the Filene Center. Learn about the role of program management at a company focused on using innovations in gene therapy to lead the fight against devastating rare and prevalent diseases. Haley will focus on

her experience managing drug development timelines
simulate an interactive challenge for you to work in groups to determine a solution
discuss the importance of managing conflict in a leadership role in drug development.

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

House of Possibilities Visit
2023-04-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Balfour-Hood – Atrium, Norton, 02766, United States
ABOUT HOPe
Established in 2003, House of Possibilities (HOPe) provides disability services to over 300 children and adults annually from over 60 communities across Massachusetts. We are committed to providing children and adults with disabilities and their families with a life-changing path to greater independence. Hope is based out of a home-like facility in Easton, MA on the Stonehill College campus, and has an embedded site at Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) Economic Opportunity Center located at 75 Federal Street in Boston. HOPe and JVS have partnered to provide a cutting-edge Career & Community Access Program to young adults transitioning out of high school and on a pathway to employment
HOPe is looking to hire a Member Support Professional and a Coaching and College Navigation Manager. They are also accepting volunteers if you are looking for a summer volunteer opportunity!
When: Thursday, April 27th
Time: 9:00AM -11:00AM
Where: Balfour Hood

Music Colloquium—2023 Senior Majors' Presentations
2023-04-28 10:30 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Graduating music majors present on individual research projects conducted as part of the senior seminar taught this year by Professor Ann Sears.

Academic Festival 2023
2023-04-28 11:30 - 15:00 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
On Friday, April 28 we will highlight our students’ work in the 2023 Academic Festival. This one-day festival will include a 3-minute elevator pitch competition, a poster session and tables that could highlight other types of work, and a reception that will bring students, faculty and staff together to play with ideas and celebrate their intellectual and creative pursuits.

Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony
2023-04-28 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton’s largest wind ensemble performs its spring concert under the direction of Associate Professor Earl Raney, . Suggested donation $5.

Student Recitals
2023-05-02 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
