Wheaton College Massachusetts

Shelter
2024-12-26 13:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-02 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-09 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-11 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 12 more dates | 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 20, 2025 for winter break.

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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

Athletic Day of Donors
2025-02-04
Game on! Calling all Lyon former athletes, alumni and fans!
On Tuesday, February 4, join us for Wheaton’s Athletic Day of Donors.
This 24-hour challenge will raise funds for your favorite Lyons team. Our student-athletes and coaches need your help. Your donation, as part of the Lyons Athletic Club, on the Athletic Day of Donors supports recruiting budgets, equipment needs, team travel, player nutrition, investments in technology and much more!
Challenges and matching funds will be announced. All gifts qualify you for membership in the Lyons Athletic Club and you can find the link here to give. Thanks for your support!
GIVE NOW

2025 MLK Legacy Celebration
2025-02-12 17:00 | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The 2025 MLK Legacy Celebration will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in Hindle Auditorium. The keynote address is “From the Valleys to the Mountaintops: Leadership for a Time Such as This.” It will be led by Dr. Indira M. Henard ’03, DSW, MSW, Executive Director of the DC Rape Crisis Center. Dr. Henard has worked with organizations across the country and around the world to help organizations respond to sexual violence in their communities. Nationally recognized for her leadership, Dr. Henard is a member of Wheaton’s Class of 2003, and a member of the college’s Board of Trustees.
As part of our annual event, we will award Wheaton’s prestigious MLK Legacy Award to three outstanding community members. We welcome your nominations for this award. The award is presented to one student and one faculty or staff member who exemplifies Dr. King’s values through their actions and leadership.
If you would like to nominate someone for the award, please email deal@wheatoncollege.edu with the name of the nominee(s) and a brief description (one paragraph is sufficient) of why you believe they should be recognized. All nominations should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025. You are welcome to submit as many nominations as you wish, as there are likely many deserving individuals in our community. The selection committee comprises the President’s Council and DEAL leadership.
The event will also feature the MLK Legacy Student Creativity Showcase winners.

Dance Fest 2025—Boundless Beats
2025-02-14 19:30, 2025-02-15 19:30, 2025-02-16 14:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton’s Dance Collaborative presents Dance Fest 2025—Boundless Beats featuring hip hop, salsa, tap, k-pop, step, and multi-cultural traditions performed by TRYBE, Paraíso Latino, Tap Out Loud, KAOS and special guest S.O.L.E. This annual performance showcases the talent of our student-run dance groups.
Purchase Tickets
$12 general, $8 faculty/staff & seniors, $5 students.
Be sure to watch the following instagram stories for ticket discounts:
TRYBE- trybe_wc
Paraíso Latino- wcparaisolatino
Tap Out Loud- wc_tapoutloud
KAOS- kaosdance
S.O.L.E.- s.o.l.e.stepteam

New Plays Festival
2025-02-22 13:00, 2025-02-22 17:00, 2025-02-23 13:00 | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Longer form plays—written, directed and performed by Wheaton students—are showcased in our annual festival.
Please note: the festival takes place each day, twice a day
