Wheaton College Massachusetts

Design Capstone 2025
2025-05-01 09:00, 2025-05-03 09:00, 2025-05-06 09:00, 2025-05-08 09:00, 2025-05-10 09:00, 2025-05-13 09:00, 2025-05-15 09:00 (America/New_York) | Watson Fine Arts – Haas Concourse & Lobby, Norton, 02766, United States
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.
It features 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.
Please note: the capstone is on display and viewable when the Watson Fine Arts Building is open.

ephemera: Senior Art Exhibition 2025
2025-05-01 13:00, 2025-05-03 13:00, 2025-05-06 13:00, 2025-05-08 13:00, 2025-05-10 13:00, 2025-05-13 13:00, 2025-05-15 13:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
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.
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: gallery hours may very May 3-17th

Jay Goodman Political Series Part 3
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join Ted Nesi ’07 and the Alumni Relations office virtually as we sit down with Mary Anne Marsh ’79, for an insightful conversation about her work and thoughts 100 days after the election. A principal at Dewey Square Group, Marsh is a nationally recognized political analyst for BBC, WCVB-TV and Radio New Zealand.
This event is the third part of the Jay Goodman Political Series and an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Register here

Student Film Screening
2025-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
A curated selection of student work is showcased in this end-of-semester screening.
Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, 7:00 p.m.

Career Conversations
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
What does the President of the Commercial Space Federation and the CEO of Data Protocol have in common? Aside from being college roommates and founding and selling a company together (“CaddieNow”), both credit their experience at Wheaton with helping to launch their successful careers.
Join Dave Cavossa ’01 and Jake Ward ’01 as they discuss the twists and turns of their lives, careers and friendship. Whether you’re interested in space, tech, leadership or government this is a session you don’t want to miss.
This career conversations webinar will be moderated and hosted by Sean Schofield, Ph.D. Associate Vice President of Life & Career Design.
Register

Ensemble Experiments 2025 Presents Cirque-ish
2025-05-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-05-09 19:30 | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Join our senior theatre Majors for their Capstone performance.
Free tickets can be reserved via the Watson Box Office.

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!

Senior Week Check-In
2025-05-12 13:00 - 16:00 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
To participate in Senior Week activities, all graduating seniors must check-in to receive their official Senior Week wristband. This wristband provides exclusive access to both on-campus and off-campus events. Please note that for events with limited capacity, pre-registration is still required to secure your spot. The wristband does not automatically guarantee entry.

Dimple Chill & Hoop Roll
2025-05-12 13:30 - 15:30 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Kick-off Senior Week with Wheaton’s longest-running tradition – the Hoop Roll (rumor has it the winner is the first to marry)! Join us for the Hoop Roll and stick around for a fun-filled afternoon with lawn games and food trucks!

First-Generation Celebration
2025-05-12 16:30 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States

Senior Pub Night
2025-05-12 21:00 - 23:00 | Emerson Dining Room
Don’t miss the LAST Pub Night of the year, exclusively for Wheaton Seniors.
Important: All attendees must bring both their Wheaton ID and a State ID or Passport for entry. Alcoholic beverages will be available for $2.00 each (CASH ONLY).
You must be 21+ to purchase alcohol (so don’t forget your IDs!), but all members of the Class of 2025 who have received their official wristband are welcome to join the fun! In addition to drinks, we’ll have mocktails, late-night snacks, board games, and take-home goodies!

Cap Decorating
2025-05-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Norton, MA, 02766
Stop by the Club Hub to decorate your cap. We will have paint, stencils, stickers, glue, rhinestones, and more. Hurry – supplies are limited!

Last Senior Field Trip: Splitsville & Howl at the Moon
2025-05-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Diana Davis Spencer Cafe
Join fellow seniors for a fun-filled night at Splitsville & Howl at the Moon in Patriot Place! This event is limited to 200 seniors, so make sure you pre-register!

Check-In: 5:00 p.m. outside Diana Davis Spencer Cafe
Bus Departure: 5:30 p.m.
Buses Leave Patriot Place: 9:00 p.m.

Senior Ball Check-In
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:15 | MA
The Senior Ball Check-In will take place from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. in the Presidents’ Garden. Take advantage of photo opportunities while mingling with friends before the buses load.

Check-In: 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m. Presidents’ Garden
Buses Leave: 7:30 p.m. LOT 2

Senior Ball
2025-05-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Lake Pearl, Wrentham, MA
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Senior Ball! Dance the night away with a live DJ, capture memories in the photo booth, and enjoy delicious passed appetizers.

Buses Return to Wheaton: 10:30 p.m.

Senior Brunch: A Toast to Tomorrow
2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Emerson Dining Room
Join us for a delicious brunch with a selection of tasty breakfast dishes! Seniors 21+ will receive 2 complimentary mimosas—just bring your Wheaton ID and a state-issued ID or passport to claim your tickets. Smart casual attire is highly encouraged!
Please contact Wheaton Dining at wheatondining@wheatoncollege.edu for any dietary concerns.

Bog Iron Brewing Senior Night
2025-05-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Bog Iron Brewing Company, Norton, MA
The first 200 seniors to sign up will receive ONE complimentary drink ticket!
