Fall Preview Day
2025-10-25 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Preview Days are designed to provide a general overview of the opportunities available at Wheaton College—everything from academics to life on campus. The program includes a look into the Wheaton Curriculum, an interactive student panel, admission and financial aid information, as well as a campus tour. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program will conclude following your campus tour at approximately 11:45 a.m., at which time Admission Counselors will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Register to attend Saturday, October 25, 2025

CTRL+Delete
2025-10-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-30 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 13:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-11 13:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Ctrl+Delete explores the persistent threat of censorship in the United States, from historical book bans used to control knowledge and suppress marginalized voices to today’s escalating restrictions—including the removal of books and art from public spaces as well as the June Supreme Court decision (Mahmoud v. Taylor) requiring schools to provide opportunities to opt out of listening learning about books that include LGBTQ+ characters. By tracing these acts of erasure across time, the show reveals how censorship has shaped, and continues to shape, what stories are told and who gets to tell them.
Alongside overt bans and challenges, the exhibition also addresses the quieter but equally insidious forces of self-censorship within art and educational institutions, where fear of controversy, loss of funding, or political pressure can limit which narratives are made visible. Central to the exhibition is the Ultra Violet Archive, an interactive library which resists silencing by preserving cultural memory and amplifying suppressed voices. Projects like the Minecraft Uncensored Library—a digital platform where banned texts are freely accessible—demonstrate how artists, activists, and technologists are developing inventive strategies to fight suppression.
As part of the exhibition, we will hold a community reading of Frederick Douglass’s work during National Banned Books Week in October. The exhibition also features a dedicated space where visitors can share their own experiences with censorship creating an archive that underscores the ongoing relevance of these struggles. Opportunities to engage will create a space for shared reflection, underscoring the enduring power of words to inspire freedom, dialogue, and change.
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 26–December 1 for November break.
Beard and Weil Galleries

Children of the Stone: The Power of Music
2025-10-28 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
Musician, composer, and creator & musical director the ensemble Dal’Ouna, Ramzi Aburedwan presents a talk on his unlikely upbringing as a young musician with an insatiable dream: to bring people together, across cultures and world views, through music. Ramzi’s talk will be followed by a performance by Dal’Ouna at 7:30 p.m. in the Kresge Experimental Theatre.

Dal'Ouna presents Traditional and Contemporary Music of Palestine and the Middle East
2025-10-28 19:30 | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Ramzi Aburedwan and his ensemble, Dal’Ouna, bring traditional musics from Egypt to Andalusia, through their life experience in the Middle East. Fused with French and Eastern Europe influences, Ramzi has created folk melodies and contemporary interpretations: “all enhanced by jazzy, layered improvisations, hints of other world traditions, and a profound sense of bluesy lyricism”. The word Dal’Ouna stands for the communal values of synchronicity, collaborative work and mutual support required for a successful olive harvest. The quartet will bring us an evening of beautiful music and an introduction to the expressive culture of the region.
Free tickets can be reserved via the Watson Box Office.

Wheaton in Boston
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Serafina’s Seaport, 11 Fan Pier Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Meet fellow Wheaton graduates, expand your connections and hear how the Life and Career Design Institute (LCDI) is shaping the future for current students at Serafina’s Seaport on Wednesday, October 29th.
Discover meaningful ways to stay involved! From mentoring students to hosting local events—your experience and story can make a real impact.
Tickets are $10 and includes food and one drink ticket.
Register

Early Education Center Open House 2025
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Nursery School, 2 Clark Recreation Drive, Norton, MA, 02779, United States
Join us Tuesday, November 4, 2025 for our Open House from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn more about the center and get an overview of the carefully designed programs from the director and coordinator of the school.
The school is located on the Wheaton College campus on 2 Clark Recreation Drive, Norton, MA, and parking is available in Lot 1.
About the Early Education Center
Founded in 1931 as one of the first college-supported nursery schools in the U.S., the Early Education Center at Wheaton College has long been committed to quality preschool education. Each child’s growth and development is guided and nurtured by experienced early childhood educators passionate about learning through play. Our educators understand young children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs and offer students ample opportunities to experiment, discover and grow with joyful curiosity and confidence.
Our school offers half- and full-day programs for students ages three and up to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten—and for a lifetime of learning.

Urinetown...The Musical
2025-11-06 19:30, 2025-11-07 19:30, 2025-11-08 19:30, 2025-11-09 14:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis, Music & Lyrics by Mark Hollman.
Winner of three Tony Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets.The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms.
Tickets may be purchased online through the Box Office once they become availalbe.

Fall Open House
2025-11-11 08:00 - 14:30 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Discover the possibilities at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. Join us at Open House for an inside look at life on campus:

Choose from faculty-led sessions focusing on an area of academic interest
Tour areas of campus related to the fields you’re interested in, from interdisciplinary makerspaces and arts facilities to science and nursing labs
Attend a student life discussion with college administrators—covering residential life, student activities and leadership
Meet Wheaton faculty and students
Learn more about admission and financial aid and connect with a counselor
Explore internship, research, experiential learning and study abroad opportunities
Enjoy lunch at the award-winning Chase Commons

Register for Open House
Open House Schedule
November 11, 2025

On this page:

8:00–8:25 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30–8:50 a.m. Welcome Address
8:50–9:20 a.m. Compass Curriculum
9:30–10:20 a.m. Academic Presentation Breakout Sessions
10:30–11:20 a.m. The Wheaton Experience Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Complimentary Lunch and Campus Tours

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Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00–8:25 a.m.
Watson Fine Arts Center (26)

Welcome Address
8:30–8:50 a.m.

Walter Caffey, Vice President for Enrollment, Dean of Admission and Student Financial Services
Michaele Whelan, Ph.D., President

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)

Compass Curriculum
8:50–9:20 a.m.
Discover the Compass Curriculum—a transformative approach that empowers you to carve your own path to success through personalized advising, integrated experiences and professional mentorship. In this session, a faculty presenter will walk you through the innovative structure of Wheaton’s curriculum, while current students share their own experiences navigating Compass and shaping meaningful academic and career paths.

Justin Schupp, Associate Professor of Sociology, Coordinator of Environmental Studies Minor and Coordinator of the Compass Curriculum

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)

Academic Presentation Breakout Sessions
9:30–10:20 a.m.
Get a comprehensive overview of our academic programs from the faculty who designed the curriculum. Are you undecided on a major? Feel free to select the session that piques your interest or attend an interactive session with student panelists to hear how they discovered their major at Wheaton.
Choose from the following:
Biological, Chemical, and Environmental Sciences
Faculty and current students will showcase the array of exciting courses and research opportunities available in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, and environmental science at Wheaton. Students with a strong interest in environmental studies can also explore our accelerated 4+1 M.S. in Environmental Science, which provides a clear pathway to advanced training and career preparation.

Shari Ackerman-Morris, Senior Professor of the Practice of Biology
Primrose Boynton, Assistant Professor of Biology
Christopher Kotyk, Associate Professor of Chemistry

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)
Business
Wheaton’s innovative business department offers students a variety of options with our current three majors or minors in business and management, finance or marketing. Each establishes a strong foundation of knowledge and skills while allowing students to specialize in areas of interest to them. We also now offer a 4+1 M.S. in Business and are establishing pathways for other advanced degrees in specialized business areas. New majors and minors are on the horizon as we adapt to the demands of today’s global workforce.

Leanna Lawter, Professor of Business and Management

Mary Lyon Hall, Holman Room (14)
Creative Arts
Learn more about our programs in Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Digital Media and Communication, Film and New Media Studies, Music, Theatre, and Visual Art. You will have a chance to meet with faculty and staff to learn more about opportunities offered by these programs. Students interested in advancing their creative careers can also explore our 4+1 M.A. in Creative Industries, an accelerated graduate program designed to deepen professional and creative skill sets.

Stephanie Burlington Daniels, Professor of Theatre
Kelly Goff, Professor of Art and Chair of the Creative Arts Department
Patrick Johnson, Chair and Associate Professor of Film, Media and Communication
Clinton O’Dell, Professor of Theatre Design
Julie Searles, Senior Professor of the Practice of Music
Kent Shaw, Associate Professor of English, Coordinator of Creative Writing

Watson Fine Arts, Kresge Experimental Theatre (26)
Education
Whether you are pursuing Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Secondary Education, Wheaton provides small classes and a supportive environment for students ready to join this meaningful profession. In this session, you will hear from Education Department faculty and students about the rewards of teaching, experiential learning opportunities and the process for obtaining licensure.

Julia Bach, Professor of the Practice of Education

Mars Arts & Humanities, Meneely Room 207 (15)
Exploring your Academic Options
Having an open mind is important as you consider your academic options. In fact, it can be advantageous to enter college without having decided upon a major. At Wheaton College, we encourage exploration to find out what interests and passions really drive you. Join a panel of Wheaton students who were once in your shoes and hear how they navigated the process of choosing a major.

Jonathan Millen, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mary Lyon Hall, Woolley Room (14)
Integrated Social Sciences
Delve into the dynamic world of the social sciences at Wheaton College, where students investigate the forces that shape individuals, communities and global systems. This session introduces the breadth and depth of programs such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology, and Public Health. Faculty and students will share how interdisciplinary research, experiential learning and real-world engagement prepare graduates to think critically, communicate effectively and solve complex problems—equipping them for careers in advocacy, public policy, mental health, law, global service and more.

Jonathan Chow, Associate Professor of Political Science
Karen McCormack, Professor of Sociology

Mars Arts & Humanities, Meneely Room 301 (15)
Think, Create, Communicate: The Humanities Advantage
Discover how studying the humanities at Wheaton equips students with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Through a conversation with some of Wheaton’s faculty, you’ll gain insight into the real-world applications of humanities: from problem solving and team building to communication, critical analysis and navigating complexity in a global world.
During the Q&A, prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to speak with the faculty and current students in the Humanities.

Lisa Lebduska, Professor of English
John Partridge, Professor of Philosophy
Joel Relihan, Professor of Greek, Latin, and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Francoise Rosset, Associate Professor of Russian, Women’s and Gender Studies

Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Room 1314 (23)
Nursing
Our Nursing Program is designed to prepare students for clinical practice as nurses at the intersection of community health and social justice. Faculty will highlight the unique advantages of Wheaton’s program and provide a glimpse into our state-of-the-art simulation center and labs.

Colette Dieujuste, Dean of Nursing and Associate Professor
Lori Martone-Roberts, Professor of the Practice of Nursing

Diana Davis Spencer Discovery Center, Room 3332 (23)
Physics, Math and Computer Science
Explore our programs in Physics, Astronomy and Geology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Computer Science. Faculty will discuss the many rich opportunities to get involved in research both on and off campus.

Mark LeBlanc, Professor of Computer Science

Mars Center for Science & Technology, Room 1120 (15)

The Wheaton Experience Breakout Sessions
10:30–11:20 a.m.
These sessions are designed to showcase the myriad of resources, support networks and opportunities available to help you personalize your Wheaton experience and ensure you are set up for success both in and outside of the classroom.
Choose from the following:
Admission and Student Financial Aid Information Session
Wanda Suriel, Director of Admission, and Carla Minchello, Director of Financial Aid, will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission and financial aid application processes.
Emerson Dining Hall/Faculty Dining (29)
Campus Leadership, Involvement, Belonging and Wellness
We believe that learning and growing extend beyond the classroom. The door is always open for you to become an important part of a community that supports individual expression and collective responsibility. An interactive panel of students and administrators will highlight the many opportunities for student leadership and involvement on campus.

Madison Flowers, Assistant Director of Athletics for Recreation and Varsity
Tim Jordan, Assistant Dean, Residential Life
Kate Puopolo, Associate Dean for Health and Wellness and Director of Counseling
Raquel Ramos, Dean of the Marshall Center

Watson Fine Arts, Kresge Experimental Theatre (26)
Experiential Learning at Wheaton College
Wheaton is dedicated to facilitating experiences that broaden students’ perspectives and support their development. Join us to learn more about our Center for Global Education and our brand new Life and Career Design Institute—a holistic approach to life and career navigation. You’ll hear about a range of experiential learning, from internships to research to study abroad, as well as Wheaton’s commitment to providing every student the opportunity for funded experiential learning.

Alida Gomez, Associate Director, Center for Global Education
Sean Schofield, Assistant Vice President for Life and Career Design

Watson Fine Arts, Weber Theatre (26)

Complimentary Lunch and Campus Tours
Enjoy Lunch

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Choose a time to dine that works best for you and enjoy a complimentary lunch in our award-winning dining hall. Meal tickets will be provided at the dining hall entrance.
Chase Commons (27)
Tours* of the Mars Center for Science and Technology, Nursing Simulation Labs and Wheaton’s Innovation Spaces (includes a general campus tour)

11:30 a.m.
Get to know the spaces that house our STEM and Nursing Programs through interactive tours of the Mars Center for Science and Technology and our clinical simulation center—an important part of nursing education. See where students practice skills safely and learn new procedures, explore student research labs, and view Wheaton’s innovative, creative makerspace as you learn about ways that students can utilize the resources of Wheaton’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Departing from the Office of Admission (1)
Tours* of Visual and Performing Arts Facilities (includes a general campus tour)
Join us on a tour of the visual and performing arts facilities on campus. See the spaces where Wheaton students perform and create. Discover the many ways in which our Theatre, Music, Visual Art, Design, Film and New Media, Studio Art, and Art History Departments are connected.
Departing from the Office of Admission (1)
Campus Tours*
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Explore a residence hall as well as academic spaces and athletics facilities. Plus, learn more about the Wheaton student experience. Student-led tours will depart on a rolling basis between 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Departing from the steps of the Office of Admission (1) from 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. and in front of Chase Commons (27) from 12:30—1:15 p.m.
Departing in front of Chase Dining Hall (27) at 12:30 p.m.
*All tours conclude at the Office of Admission where admission counselors will be available to answer any questions regarding the admission and financial aid application process.

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Office of Admission (1)

Around the Dimple
Go Shopping at the Campus Bookstore
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Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Campus Bookstore (19)
CTRL+Delete
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Ctrl+Delete explores the persistent threat of censorship in the United States, from historical book bans used to control knowledge and suppress marginalized voices to today’s escalating restrictions–including the removal of books and art from public spaces as well as the June Supreme Court decision (Mahmoud v. Taylor) requiring schools to provide opportunities to opt out of learning about books that include LGBTQ+ characters. By tracing these acts of erasure across time, the show reveals how censorship has shaped, and continues to shape, what stories are told and who gets to tell them.
Watson Fine Arts, Beard and Weil Galleries (26)

Wheaton in NYC
2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Ama Raw Bar, 39 Downing Street, New York, NY, 10014, United States
Connect with fellow Wheaton graduates during a relaxed evening of networking at Ama Raw Bar in New York City. Discover how the Life and Career Design Institute (LCDI) is shaping opportunities for current students and explore meaningful ways to stay engaged with the Wheaton community.
Tickets are $10 and include food and one drink ticket. Please register by Friday, November 7.
Register

Joan Scheckel & The Technique™
2025-11-13 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
Joan Scheckel is an internationally renowned creator of The Technique™, a highly influential approach to writing, directing, and filmmaking craft in Hollywood. Dubbed the “director’s guru,” she is celebrated as a master teacher inspired by traditions such as Stanislavski, Strasberg, and Joseph Campbell. Her pioneering work advocates for a shift away from cultural conflict towards storytelling rooted in feeling and meaning, transforming all aspects of mise en scène—from writing and acting to directing and visual style.

Student Recitals
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, piano and other instruments.

Screening of "Secret Mall Apartment" with artist Michael Townsend
2025-11-17 18:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
Jeremy Workman’s 2025 documentary “Secret Mall Apartment” tells the story of eight Rhode Island artists who created a secret apartment inside the Providence Place Mall, living undetected for four years. Far more than a prank, the secret apartment became a deeply meaningful place for all involved—both a creative protest against gentrification and a compelling examination of what (and where) we call “home.” Join us for a post-screening discussion with artist Michael Townsend, the documentary’s primary subject.

Wheaton College Dance Company presents Continuum
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensemble performs under the direction of Artistic Director Andrea Taylor.
Pay-what-you-can tickets are available via the Watson Box Office.

You are Being Taped!
2025-11-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
Join Leah Smith (Wheaton class of 2014) and Michael Townsend of the Providence-based Tape Art studio to help create an original tape-based mural in the Haas Concourse & Lobby of Watson Fine Arts. Tape Art has conducted hundreds of community mural projects, highlighted most recently in Jeremy Workman’s award-winning documentary, Secret Mall Apartment (2024). Training and materials will be provided free of charge; participants may choose to work in one or both of the mural project’s two-hour shifts.
Students interested in participating should email arts@wheatoncollege.edu for more information.
This event is part of Wheaton’s Fall of Freedom programming.

Author and Illustrator Mike Curato
2025-11-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
Join us for a presentation by Mike Curato, author of the graphic novel Flamer which received several honors including the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult, the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Young Adult, and was listed as one of NPR’s Best Books of 2020. Flamer also has the distinction of being one of the top 10 banned books of 2024, and Mike has become a fierce advocate of free speech.
The highly acclaimed young adult book is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel in which Curato addresses his own adolescent struggles with being gay and bullied. Curato said he wrote the book to validate his own life and help other kids like him. Mike’s debut adult graphic novel, Gaysians, released in June of 2025 to critical acclaim. His presentation will be followed by a book signing.
This event is part of Wheaton’s Fall of Freedom programming.
