Wheaton College Massachusetts

Wheaton College Jazz Band
2019-11-20 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
The talented students of the Jazz Band, under the direction of Assistant Professor Jeff Cashen, perform a program of music including works by Charles Mingus, Ralph Towner, Wes Montgomery and others.

Wheaton in Bhutan Information Session
2019-11-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Meneely – 207
An interest meeting for anyone who would like to learn more about our own Wheaton in Bhutan program. Meet with Aubrey Westfall, Associate Professor of Political Science, who will be the Resident Director in Bhutan in the fall of 2020.
Come learn more about this unique program! And there will be free pizza!

Annual Psi Chi Lecture
2019-11-20 17:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join Dr. Stephen Colyer for this annual lecture series as he discusses a history of behavior analysis.
Hosted by the Psychology Department.

In the Weeds: Art and the Natural World
2019-11-20 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-14 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-11-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-12 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
In the Weeds: Art and the Natural World showcases six artists who are examining the complicated relationship between humans and the environment. Many of these artists bridge art and science to bring to life processes that may otherwise elude the general public. Through seed collecting, camouflage, performance, video, and artists’ books, artists Kwang Choi , Rachel Frank , Jenny Kendler , Next Epoch Seed Library (a collaboration between Ellie Irons and Anne Percoco), and Tammy Nguyen consider issues of rewilding and human influence on the natural world.
The exhibition runs October 23—December 12, 2019
Image: Rachel Frank

Kelliann Bachand, Women's Health NP, at Norton Medical Center
2019-11-20 13:00 - 15:45 | MA
Kelliann Bachand, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, is available by appointment
at Norton Medical Center for routine GYN care.
Please call 508-286-5400/5401 to schedule an appointment.
Kelliann’s office hours are from 1 – 3:45 PM
New patient appointments – 30 minutes in length; returning patient appointments – 15 minutes long.
Routine care and services include annual GYN exams and Pap tests, birth control options, pregnancy testing, consultation & evaluation, and confidential STD/HIV screening and treatment.
To schedule an appointment with Kelliann, please contact Norton Medical Center directly at 508-286-5400/5401.
All charges will be submitted to your health insurance and deductibles and co-pays are applicable.
Please check with your health insurance plan to confirm coverage.
Questions? Please contact Cynthia Maricle, Assoc. Dir., Student Health Services, at
maricle_cynthia@wheatoncollege.edu or 508-286-8210.

Regional Lunch & Learn: Africa
2019-11-20 12:00 - 14:00 | MA
Enjoy African cuisine in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about Africa!

Therapy Dogs Coming to Campus
2019-11-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Pine Hall – Conference Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Ready for some snuggles with some adorable furry friends? Counseling and Health Services is excited to partner with two local organizations to bring therapy dogs back to campus! Please take a moment to come join us in the Pine Hall Conference Room and spend some time with cute and adorable therapy dogs. This is a great opportunity to take a break and practice self care! We hope you can join us.

Shared Studios: Code to Inspire
2019-11-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Balfour-Hood – Club Hub (Former SGA room), Norton, MA
Meet young women in Afghanistan over morning tea and coffee. A heroic group of young entrepreneurs there recently won a major European robotics prize, and young women coders continue to tackle major global – and local – problems, In a war-torn country where only 40% of girls attend school, teenagers are creating major innovations.
How were their imagines sparked? What tools helped them become makers?
Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and connect! All connections are free to attend and while there is no required time commitment, we recommend that you dedicate at least 20 minutes to participate. You can sign up online for a 20-minute time slot in advance at www.sharedstudios.com/wheaton-college

Phat Police
2019-11-19 20:00 - 21:30 | Balfour-Hood – Lyons Den, Norton, 02766, United States
*****CANCELLED*****
The Phat Police, a student-led ensemble under the direction of Assistant Professor Jeff Cashen, present a program of music selected and arranged by the members, ranging from jazz standards to blues to reggae.

Funding Your International Experience!
2019-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Meneely – 103
Come for the food… stay to learn about the possibilities!
Learn about funding support for study abroad and international fellowships and internships, and hear from Wheaton students who have recently received this funding!
Sponsored by the May Fellows and presented by the Center for Global Education, Career Services, and Academic Advising.

Student Recitals
2019-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

STEM & Study Abroad
2019-11-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Mars Center for Science & Technology – 1124
Join the Center for Global Education and Study Abroad Peer Advisors for an info session about specific science and math-based programs recommended by Wheaton faculty!

Shared Studios: Arts in America
2019-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Balfour-Hood – Club Hub (Former SGA room), Norton, MA
From the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College to the yearly What If? Festival, to the Cottonwood Center for the Arts, the art scene in Colorado Springs is deepening, creating more community and engagement than ever. In this connection, meet artists, organizers, and teachers in Colorado.
Where to you go to find community and inspiration? How do you maintain a regular creative practice? What local resources are there that deepen and support the arts in your city.
Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and connect! All connections are free to attend and while there is no required time commitment, we recommend that you dedicate at least 20 minutes to participate. You can sign up online for a 20-minute time slot in advance at www.sharedstudios.com/wheaton-college

Regional Lunch & Learn: Europe
2019-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | MA
Enjoy European snacks in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about Europe!

Shared Studios: Modern Muslim Identity
2019-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Balfour-Hood – Club Hub (Former SGA room), Norton, MA
Influenced by technology, education, culture, and religion in a rapidly changing world, how are youth in the Arab world conceiving of – and building – their senses of self? What are young people most concerned about, and what makes them feel hopeful? What does it mean to celebrate your identity? This connection brings Wheaton together with youth in Gaza to discuss their identities and questions of Muslim identity in the world.
Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and connect! All connections are free to attend and while there is no required time commitment, we recommend that you dedicate at least 20 minutes to participate. You can sign up online for a 20-minute time slot in advance at www.sharedstudios.com/wheaton-college

Shared Studios: International Education Launch
2019-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Balfour-Hood – Club Hub (Former SGA room), Norton, MA
For the first connection for IEW, students, faculty, and staff at Wheaton will meet virtually with educators and students in Honduras.
Why is education important to you? Who supports you the most in your education journey? What motivates you to keep going?
Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and connect! All connections are free to attend and while there is no required time commitment, we recommend that you dedicate at least 20 minutes to participate. You can sign up online for a 20-minute time slot in advance at www.sharedstudios.com/wheaton-college

Regional Lunch & Learn: Middle East
2019-11-18 12:00 - 14:00 | MA
Enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine in Chase today, and stop by the info table to learn a bit about the Middle East!

Familiar Mystery/Universal Force
2019-11-15 20:00 - 21:30 | The Dimple, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join Visiting Artist George Ferrandi and students Emmanuel Leal, Daniel Pachter, Christian Pfeiffer, Grayson Beaulieu and Emma Flesher for a celestial ritual to celebrate the conclusion of their semester long collaboration.

Shared Studios: Leadership
2019-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Balfour-Hood – Club Hub (Former SGA room), Norton, MA
Leadership comes in a variety of ways, and everyone has a different experience of what good leadership is or should look like. For this connection, leders in Kigali gather with Wheaton members for an open conversation on leadership in their lives.
Wheat does good leadership look like to you? Who has inspired you in your life and why?
Stop by the Club Hub in Balfour to check out the portal and connect! All connections are free to attend and while there is no required time commitment, we recommend that you dedicate at least 20 minutes to participate. You can sign up online for a 20-minute time slot in advance at www.sharedstudios.com/wheaton-college

Kevin Birch, organ
2019-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Organist Kevin Birch performs on Wheaton’s glorious Casavant Fréres pipe organ in a recital of Baroque and pre-Baroque music, including pieces by J. S. Bach.

Readings by the Writer: Tommy Pico
2019-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – May Room, Norton, MA, 02766
Tommy “Teebs” Pico describes himself as a poet (he guesses), a screenwriter (or whatever), a co-host of a dumb podcast for jerks, and begrudgingly as a performer. His books, IRL, Nature Poem, Junk and Feed have received numerous accolades including the Kate Tufts Discovery Award, a Lambda Literary Award, an American Book Award and the prestigious Whiting Award.

Nutrition Counseling
2019-11-14 11:00 - 14:00, 2019-11-13 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
Nutrition counseling sessions are available on-campus with nutritionist, Gretchen Stalters.
WHAT: If you’re looking for advice on losing weight, have a particular medical-nutrition issue, or just want to learn to eat healthier, nutritionist, Gretchen, will provide you with ideas on how to improve your lifestyle.
HOW: To schedule an on-campus appointment, please contact Gretchen directly at 508-622-0813 or gretchenstalters@gmail.com. Nutritional counseling sessions are by appointment only.
WHEN: On-campus appointments are available weekdays during the semester. Please call Gretchen at 508-622-0813 for more information.
COST: Most insurance plans will cover nutritional counseling visits (contact your health insurance customer service representative to confirm coverage). To discuss health insurance coverage questions, contact Gretchen at gretchenstalters@gmail.com.
ACCEPTED INSURANCE PLANS: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Harvard, United Health, Cigna, Aetna, Neighborhood Health, and First Health Network.
Gretchen received her B.S. in Nutrition from The University of Connecticut and M.S. in Health Administration from Long Island University. She has years of experience working in hospitals and in private practice with children, teens, and adults.

Composer Kristina Warren
2019-11-11 19:30 - 20:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
Multimedia artist, technologist and composer Kristina Warren performs a new work that combines interactivity and improvisation in both visual and aural realms.
