ephemera: Senior Art Exhibition 2025
2025-04-26 13:00, 2025-04-29 13:00, 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 (America/New_York) | 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

Design Capstone 2025
2025-04-29 09:00, 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 | 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.

Fauré Requiem: A Theatrical Choral Event
2025-04-29 19:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton Chorale and Chamber Singers, in collaboration with Visiting Artist Dr. Patrick Chiu, present Fauré Requiem. In the realm of choral music, narratives unfold, each carrying a distinct message. As choral performers we explore, identify, and craft compelling stories within our concert programs, establishing a profound connection with the audience. Through a synthesis of musical, physical, and emotional expressions, a theatrical choral concert transcends conventional boundaries, inviting all participants to engage with the powerful force of relatability.

Student Recitals
2025-04-30 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Wheaton College Jazz Band
2025-04-30 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The band, under the direction of Diamond Centofanti, Assistant Professor in Music in Performance, performs a mix of American music ranging from jazz to rhythm and blues to rock.

2025 Honors Convocation
2025-05-01 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Please join President Whelan, Provost Jonathan Millen, and Darnell Parker, Vice President of Student Affairs, at Honors Convocation on Thursday, May 1 at 5:00 p.m. in Cole Memorial Chapel. Honors Convocation is an annual celebration to acknowledge excellence in academic and intellectual pursuits.
Departmental and College awards will be presented to students who have distinguished themselves as scholars and academic citizens of Wheaton College. Jema Espinosa, Class of ’25 Chair, will present the Faculty Appreciation Award and Provost Jonathan Millen will announce the recipient of this year’s endowed honorary professorships.
The lineup for the procession begins promptly at 4:45 p.m. College Marshals Stephanie Daniels and Russell Williams will line up the Faculty (in regalia) in front of Knapton Hall and Seniors (in robes) in front of the Chapel. (Inclement weather: Faculty will line up in the lower level of the Chapel and Seniors will line up in Balfour-Hood). A campus BBQ will be held on the Dimple immediately following the ceremony (rain location is Emerson Dining Hall).
Honors Convocation is open to the public but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. The recording of the ceremony and the official program will be available online shortly after the event.
Please direct any questions to the Office of the Provost at provost@wheatoncollege.edu. We hope you can join us for this special academic tradition!

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

Wheaton Steelband Concert
2025-05-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Join us for an evening of Soca and Calypso music. Jason ‘Panman’ Roseman has been sharing his inherited expertise with us, bringing to the ensemble his distinctive arrangements and original compositions composed in the irrepressible styles of Trinidad and Tobago. You are invited to come and lime with the band, the music, and the extraordinarily brilliant and innovative instruments of Trinidad.

Great Woods Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Jazz
2025-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Featuring symphonic music inspired by the syncopated rhythms and expressive melodies of jazz, gospel, ragtime, and the blues from William Grant Still, George Gershwin, James Reese Europe, Florence Price, Harry T. Burleigh, and Kurt Weill. The Concerto-Aria Competition winners Addie DelMonico ’25 and George Lane ’26 will also perform solos.

Please note: This concert was previously advertised at 2:00pm.

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!
