Wheaton College Massachusetts

The Pillowman
2023-12-03 14:00, 2023-12-02 19:30 (America/New_York) | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Written by Martin McDonagh
Directed by John O’Meara ’26, Produced by Joey Del Santo ’25
Presented by Café Theatre and the Department of Theatre & Dance

With echoes of Stoppard, Kafka, and the Brothers Grimm, The Pillowman centers on a writer in an unnamed totalitarian state who is being interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a series of child murders. The result is an urgent work of theatrical bravura and an unflinching examination of the very nature and purpose of art.

This production is directed, produced, designed and performed by Wheaton students.

Seating is limited, tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Box Office on the lower level of Watson Fine Arts. The box office will open one hour prior to each performance. Tickets are free but donations are graciously accepted.

Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony
2023-12-01 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton’s largest wind ensemble performs its winter concert under the direction of Associate Professor Earl Raney.
Suggested donation $5.

Come Frunch with Us
2023-12-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Emerson Dining Hall – President’s Dining Room, Norton, 02766, United States
Come on Come All!
When: Fridays
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Anyone wanting to practice their French is welcome
Where: Emerson Dining Hall (look for the French flag!)
Please contact Alexandra Place at place_alexandra@wheatoncolleg.edu with questions or comments

World Music Ensemble
2023-11-29 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensemble, under the direction of Assistant Professor Sheila Falls, performs works including the Italian ballad “Il Pescatore”, as well as selections from Brazil, Ireland, and Argentina.

RENT
2023-11-18 19:30, 2023-11-17 19:30, 2023-11-16 19:30, 2023-11-11 19:30, 2023-11-10 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Stephanie Burlington Daniels

Premiering on Broadway in 1996, RENT garnered international acclaim and won several awards, including The Pulitzer Prize for Drama and The Tony Award for Best Musical, and is based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme. The play follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Tickets may be purchased online via the Watson Box Office
$15 general, $10 seniors/faculty/staff, $5 students
RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Faculty Research Talk
2023-11-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Sara Donaldson , Assistant Professor of Education for an upcoming Faculty Research Talk, Leveraging Collective Doubt to Deepen Learning.
Presenters will begin by discussing their topic, and each session will close with a question and answer segment. All presentations are virtual and free and the Zoom link will be sent the day before this discussion.
Transformational change within social contexts, such as schools, requires a cohesive vision and action plan. This work can be promoted by providing the individuals involved with structured opportunities to collectively grapple with the nuances of terminology and facets of related initiatives in terms of expectations for what the work looks like in practice. Using narrative data collected from field research with mathematics instructional leaders, this faculty research talk will unpack a five-phase framework shown to provide this needed structure. By positioning moments of doubt as opportunities for collaborative learning, this framework serves as a flexible structure to guide shared knowledge development from the initial identification of a shared goal to cohesive understanding and systemic transformation.
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Student Recitals
2023-11-14 19:30 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Communications & Literacy MTEL Prep (Education Licensure)
2023-11-13 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Meneely 104
Academic Advising is providing free prep sessions for the Communication & Literacy MTEL from 5-7 PM on Wednesday, November 8 & Monday, November 13. This exam (along with completion of an education major) is required to earn your teaching license.
Location: Meneely 104
The Wednesday session will be on the Reading subtest and the Monday session will be on the Writing subtest.
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 (11/5) or the Writing test (11/13).

Reading Subtest (pdf)
Writing Subtest (pdf)

RENT
2023-11-09 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson, directed by Stephanie Burlington Daniels

Premiering on Broadway in 1996, RENT garnered international acclaim and won several awards, including The Pulitzer Prize for Drama and The Tony Award for Best Musical, and is based loosely on Puccini’s La Boheme. The play follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS.
Tickets may be purchased online via the Watson Box Office
$15 general, $10 seniors/faculty/staff, $5 students

November 18th Talkback
The November 18th performance of RENT will be followed by a talkback session entitled:
The Intersectionality of Identities: RENT and Our Wheaton Community with Luis F. Paredes, Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity and Belonging, Stephanie Burlington Daniels, Professor of Theatre, Izzi King ’22, Choreographer for RENT, and the cast.

RENT is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Faculty Research Talk
2023-11-07 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Montserrat Pérez Toribio , Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies, for an upcoming Faculty Research Talk, The Manly Flight of Mary Stuart O’Donnell, Countless of Tyrconnell.
Presenters will begin by discussing their topic, and each session will close with a question and answer segment. All presentations are virtual and free and the Zoom link will be sent the day before this discussion.
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Fairfield, CT with President Whelan
2023-11-01 18:30 - 21:30 | The Inn at Longshore, 260 Compo Road South, Westport, CT, 06880, United States
Please join President Michaele Whelan, Board Chair Janet Lindholm Lebovitz ’72, and fellow members of the Wheaton community for an evening reception to discuss the strategic priorities for Wheaton’s next chapter.
Register by October 27, 2023

Faculty Research Talk
2023-10-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Kathy Morgan , Associate Professor of Psychology for an upcoming Faculty Research Talk, Healing Dakota: A Story of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Working Dogs.
Presenters will begin by discussing their topic, and each session will close with a question and answer segment. All presentations are virtual and free and the Zoom link will be sent the day before this discussion.
An estimated 50,000 working dogs are deployed in law enforcement in the US, most of whom are routinely exposed to dangerous and stressful conditions as a daily part of their jobs. Just as with humans, some individuals are resilient in the face of such stress, but others are not so fortunate, and become so overwhelmed by anxiety that they become dangerous and no longer deployable. In this talk, I will talk about recognizing signs of stress in dogs, and reading dog behaviors that can sometimes be quite subtle, but whose understanding can help prevent canine aggression. Using K9 Officer Dakota and his story as a case study, I will also present a brief history of dogs in law enforcement, and talk about my work and the work of Wheaton College students at the K9 PTSD Center in Seekonk, a nonprofit dedicated to the rehabilitation of law enforcement working dogs with post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of their time in service.
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Five-Minute Play Festival
2023-10-28 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
Original five-minute plays written, directed, and performed by Wheaton students will be showcased in our biannual festival.

Unlocking Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Higher Education
2023-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join us for a thought-provoking and inspiring panel discussion on “Unlocking Your Path to a Rewarding Career in Higher Education,” which is taking place on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 2pm – 3pm. This event will be held in the Holman Room in Mary Lyon Hall. This event is open to all undergraduates who are eager to explore their career options and gain valuable insights into the world of higher education.
As you navigate your undergraduate years, we understand that you may have many questions about your future career path. The panel discussion aims to shed light on the diverse career opportunities within the field of student affairs and higher education. Our panelists, with a wealth of experience , will share their personal journeys, insights, and expertise to help you make informed decisions about your future.

Panelists:

Ashley Noyes – Assistant Dean of Students
Audrey Spina ’17 – Assistant Director of Career Services
Mikayla Barnes – Graduate Assistant, Residential Life

We encourage you to attend this event to gain valuable insights, ask questions, and connect with professionals who share your passion for education and student development. Whether you’re considering a career in academia, student services, counseling, or administration, this panel discussion is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions.

Roundtable: Alternative Accountability Mechanisms and Restorative Justice at the International Level
2023-10-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Balfour-Hood – 1960 Room, Norton, 02766, United States
The Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, and Criminology (CJRJC) program announces a Roundtable to take place on Thursday, October 26, from 1-2 p.m. in the Balfour Hood Campus Center 1960 Room.
Former US federal prosecutor and leading scholar on international criminal justice issues, Professor Gregory S. Gordon will be conducting the Roundtable. All are invited to attend.

CJRJC Speaker Series: Keynote Speaker – Gregory S. Gordon
2023-10-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Law Faculty
Please join us for our Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, and Criminology Speaker Series. Keynote Speaker – Gregory S. Gordon. Professor Gordon is a former US federal prosecutor and leading scholar on international criminal justice issues. His talk will focus on justice for survivors of war crimes, crimes against humanity and of genocide. Professor Gordon is author of the seminal book, Atrocity Speech Law.

Technology, Analytics & Innovation Virtual Career Fair
2023-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Online
The Technology, Analytics, and Innovation Virtual Career provides you direct access to leading companies, organizations, and startups actively looking to fill internship and full-time opportunities. All students, in all majors, class years, and with all types of career goals from Brandeis University, Suffolk University, and Wheaton College are invited to attend and connect with a wide range of employers.
Whether you’re a computer science major, a data enthusiast, or someone passionate about cutting-edge technologies, this is your career event. Connect with employers and alumni about internships, full-time positions, or simply to explore different career paths.
Why should you attend?

Even when you apply online, the personal employer connections you make during fairs like this one help set you above other applicants.
Gain exclusive insights about companies, roles, the hiring process (application timelines and submission deadlines) and what makes a strong candidate.
Discover new job and internship openings and ask any questions about roles you’re interested in applying for.
Make meaningful connections with recruiters and alumni in the field.
Practice! Employers know that this is an event for you to learn, so don’t worry about perfection!

After you register:

Set your schedule with your employers of interest ahead of the fair. Options include group sessions (30-minute group meetings with organizations) and 1:1 sessions (10-minute meetings one-on-one with you and the employer). Review this quick video to learn how to register for sessions.
Update your Handshake profile and review these preparation materials and tips.

Student registration for this fair opens on October 18th at 1pm ET, spots will fill up fast, so be sure to mark your calendar and be prepared to register!
Register today
This event is sponsored by Brandeis University, Suffolk University, and Wheaton College.

Faculty Research Talk
2023-10-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Leanna Lawter , Associate Professor of Business & Management for an upcoming Faculty Research Talk, Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom Format in Quantitative and Non-Quantitative Business Courses – A Meta-Analysis.
Presenters will begin by discussing their topic, and each session will close with a question and answer segment. All presentations are virtual and free and the Zoom link will be sent the day before this discussion.
The current meta-analysis investigates two student outcomes of the flipped or inverted classroom format in quantitative and non-quantitative business courses: knowledge acquisition and satisfaction. Data was collected through a search of nine databases to identify empirical studies which compared student outcomes in flipped classrooms to lecture classrooms. A total of 35 studies were identified for inclusion in the study. Results show that flipped format had a positive effect on knowledge acquisition for both quantitative and non-quantitative courses as compared to lecture courses. The impact in non-quantitative courses on knowledge acquisition was larger than the effect in quantitative courses, but was not statistically significant. Student satisfaction in flipped classrooms as compared to lecture classes was higher in quantitative courses, but not statistically significant. The implications for business education is to not use flipped classroom approach as a universal format for instruction but in courses where students benefit from self-directed learning and the increased workload for students merits the gains in learning.
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