Campus Events 2009-2010
November 2009 | |
Friday, November 20 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Eating Concerns Discussion Group. ''Dealing over Break.'' Adding to your coping skills. Counseling Center, 42 Howard St. Free Contact: Donna Goodwill (508-286-3905) |
| 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Study in Asia Pre-departure Orientation. This meeting is required for all participants of programs in Tokyo, Nagoya, Beijing or Hong Kong. Center for Global Education. Contact: Center for Global Education |
| 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Keepin' It Israel. Enjoy Israeli food and learn about Israeli culture at Wheaton Hillel's special Shabbat dinner. Faculty/Staff Dining Room. Web link. Contact: Adam Soybel |
| 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | The Blend's Video Game Jam. All your bass are belong to us! Come hear some great a capella music with some video games thrown into the mix. Cole Chapel. Free. Web link. Contact: Matthew Brown |
| 8:00 p.m. | Swimming in the Shallows. Written by Adam Bock, directed by Stephanie Daniels '97. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets: $5 general, $2 students/seniors. For reservations, call the Watson Box Office (508-286-3575) or e-mail boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 8:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. vs. Lyndon State - Wheaton Tip-Off Tournament (Live Stats | Live Audio). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents Inglourious Basterds. In Nazi-occupied France, a group of Jewish-American soldiers spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Melissa Carter |
| 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. | Bowling with BACCHUS. Love bowling? Do it cosmically with BACCHUS. $5 gets you two games, shoes and some delicious pizza. Sign up at 9 p.m. on Nov. 18, outside of Student Life. Contact: Josh Begley |
| 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. | Stop Light Party. An annual event hosted by Renaissance House. Come socialize and enjoy a variety of music. Wear red if you are in a relationship, yellow if you are dating, and green if you are single. Everyone welcome! Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Nina Fenelon |
Saturday, November 21 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Synchronized Swimming. - New England Figure Meet. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 1:00 p.m. | Men's Swimming. @ Springfield w/Keene State. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 1:00 p.m. | Women's Swimming. @ Springfield w/Keene State. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 1:00 p.m. | W. Basketball. @ Johns Hopkins (MD) (Live Stats). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 8:00 p.m. | Swimming in the Shallows. Written by Adam Bock, directed by Stephanie Daniels '97. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets: $5 general, $2 students/seniors. For reservations, call the Watson Box Office (508-286-3575) or e-mail boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents Inglourious Basterds. In Nazi-occupied France, a group of Jewish-American soldiers spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Melissa Carter |
| * | Men's Basketball. - Wheaton Tip-Off Tournament (Live Stats | Live Audio). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
Sunday, November 22 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: SSSR |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | The Lyons Den Presents Jamie Kent. Check out Jamie Kent's website and download a few songs for free before the show! Then join us for some great live music. Lyons Den Coffeehouse. Web link. Contact: Rosemary Liss |
| * | W. Basketball. @ Johns Hopkins (MD) Tourn. (Live Stats). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
Monday, November 23 | |
| 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. | January Arts & Technology Program. Use January to widen your horizons and strengthen your resume. Stop by today for information about 2-week workshops in graphic design, web design, and podcast stories. Balfour-Hood upper entrance. Web link. Contact: Jenni Lund |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | In the Galleries. On display through December 11. Passageways: Recent Paintings by Richard Whitten; Collecting in the Peace Corps: Tangible Memories of the Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love, curated by Mollie Denhard ’10; and Jake Mahaffy: Recent Work. Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Web link. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Hillel. Chapel Meeting Room. Web link. Contact: Adam Soybel |
| 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Traditional Belly Dancing: ''Raqs Sharqi'' with Laura Matta. Laura will teach traditional belly dance movements Monday evenings in November. Beginners welcome! Balfour Hood Dance Studio Free to all. Contact: Julie Searles |
| 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Interfaith Alliance. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Rekha Aidasani'10, Seth Robinson'11 |
Tuesday, November 24 | |
| 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Study in Italy Pre-departure Orientation. This meeting is required for all participants in programs in Italy. Center for Global Education. Contact: Center for Global Education |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Wheaton Meditation Group. Weekly evening meditation. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Professor Jeff Timm |
| 8:00 p.m. | Residence halls close for Thanksgiving break. Contact: Student Life |
Wednesday, November 25 | |
| * | Thanksgiving Break. No classes November 25-29. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Thursday, November 26 | |
| * | National Holiday. Thanksgiving Day. Contact: Human Resources |
Friday, November 27 | |
| * | College Holiday. Contact: Human Resources |
Sunday, November 29 | |
| 9:00 a.m. | Residence halls re-open. Contact: Student Life |
| 2:00 p.m. | Women's Basketball. @ University of New England. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
Monday, November 30 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes Resume. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. | January Arts & Technology Program. Stop by for info on a great way to spend January in creative endeavors: two-week workshops on digital storytelling, web design, and graphic design. Register by Friday 12/4 for on-campus housing. Balfour-Hood upper entrance. Web link. Contact: Jenni Lund |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | In the Galleries. On display through December 11: Passageways: Recent Paintings by Richard Whitten; Collecting in the Peace Corps: Tangible Memories of the Toughest Job You'll Ever Love, curated by Molly Denhard '10; and Jake Mahaffy: Recent Work. Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts. Web link. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Hillel. Chapel Meeting Room. Web link. Contact: Adam Soybel |
| 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Interfaith Alliance. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Rekha Aidasani'10, Seth Robinson'11 |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Andy Frasco Is Back! Frasco is doing a CD release national tour, playing 45 shows in 19 states and 24 cities over 50 days. Don't miss his Wheaton appearance! Lyons Den Coffeehouse. Web link. Contact: Rosemary Liss |
| * | AIDS Quilt Display. Come see a panel of the famous AIDS Quilt and educate yourself about HIV/AIDS. Display will be up for all of AIDS Awareness Week. Sponsored by SHAC. Library main floor. Contact: David Lopes |
December 2009 | |
Tuesday, December 1 | |
| 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | School for International Training (SIT) Pre-depature Orientation. This meeting is required for all participants of the SIT programs. Greenaway Room, Library Contact: Center for Global Education |
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Recitals. Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 7:00 p.m. | Film: Rent. A showing of the popular movie musical, with snacks included. Part of AIDS Awareness Week. Sponsored by SHAC. Knapton Lecture. Free. Contact: David Lopes |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Wheaton Meditation Group. Weekly evening meditation. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Professor Jeff Timm |
Wednesday, December 2 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Faculty Lunch Talk. Mary Lee Griffin, associate professor of education, will present a talk entitled ''The 4th R: What Does It Mean to Teach and Learn Mindfully, K-16?'' President's Dining Room, Emerson. Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 7:00 p.m. | Women's Basketball. @ Babson. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Christian Fellowship. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Erin Kole |
Thursday, December 3 | |
| 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. | Annual Faculty/Staff Holiday Craft Fair. Join us for this Wheaton tradition and start your holiday shopping. Faculty, staff and friends will be on hand selling handmade crafts. Alternative Winter Break New Orleans will also run two raffles and a bake sale. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: Jessica Kuszaj |
| 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Study in Botswana Pre-departure Orientation. Required for all participants in the University of Botswana program. Center for Global Education. Contact: Center for Global Education |
| 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Study in South Africa Pre-departure Orientation. This meeting is required for all participants of the programs at the Rhodes University and OTS. Center for Global Education. Contact: Center for Global Education |
| 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Film Showing: Gattaca. Sponsored by the students and faculty of the ''Genes in Context'' Connection. Personalized medical profiles based on your genomic sequence: no longer science fiction! Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Mark LeBlanc (ext. 3970) |
| 7:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. @ Roger Williams. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 7:30 p.m. | Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony. Music Director and Conductor Earl Raney leads the ensemble in a performance of compositions by Holst, Arnold and Grainger, along with seasonal favorites. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Tickets may be obtained at the door—$5 general, $4 students/seniors, $10 families of four or more. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
Friday, December 4 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Holiday Vendor Fair. Vendors on hand selling great gift items for your holidays. Join us for seasonal music, refreshments, and a visit from Polar T. Bear. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: M. Powers |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Study Break. Take this opportunity to de-stress with others in the campus community before finals begin. Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning. Web link. Contact: Raquel Ramos |
| 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Bake Sale: Aids Awareness Week. An interactive charity bake sale. Come pick up some delicious baked goods and decorate your own. Sponsored by SHAC. Atrium, Balfour-Hood Contact: David Lopes |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. Free to Wheaton students. Board at the Slype and ride to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, Target, and Hannaford's supermarket. For special accommodation, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Slype, Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| 6:30 p.m. | Men's Swimming. @ MIT Invitational (Live Results). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 6:30 p.m. | Women's Swimming. @ MIT Invitational (Live Results). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Band Concert. Under the direction of Rick Britto, the ensemble performs the music of famed jazz trumpeter Miles Davis from his legendary recording Kind of Blue. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents Julie and Julia. Julia Child's story of her culinary start in Paris is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. Stars Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Melissa Carter |
Saturday, December 5 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Women's Basketball. @ Coast Guard. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. Free to Wheaton students. Board at the Slype and ride to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, Target, and Hannaford's supermarket. For special accommodation, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Slype, Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 2:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. @ Bridgewater State. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 6:30 p.m. | Men's Swimming. @ MIT Invitational (Live Results). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 6:30 p.m. | Women's Swimming. @ MIT Invitational (Live Results). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 7:30 p.m. | Boston Providence Connection: Urban Nutcracker. Following E.T.A. Hoffman's 19th century fairy tale but setting it in contemporary Boston, Urban Nutcracker fuses ballet, swing, hip hop, and urban tap with the classical score of Tchaikovsky and the pulsating beat of Duke Ellington. John Hancock Hall, Boston. Tickets (available to Wheaton students only): $10, 1 per person. Web link. Contact: Jossie Mar Diaz |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. | Dimple Divers Show. Improv comedy from Wheaton's funniest improv comedy group. Meadows Center Parlor. Free. Contact: Seth Cosimini |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents Julie and Julia. Julia Child's story of her start in Paris is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first book. Stars Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center Contact: Melissa Carter |
Sunday, December 6 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. Holman Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: SSSR |
| 7:30 p.m. | Holiday Vespers Concert. The Wheaton Chorale, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Tim Harbold, continues a Wheaton tradition, singing carols and other music from a wide variety of cultures and traditions. Cole Chapel. Free. Donations donations gratefully accepted. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
Monday, December 7 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | June 2010 Tanzania Info Session. For faculty-led program, ''Anthropology 298: East Africa: Education and Development,'' to be held June 9-30, 2010. This is a one-credit course and the cost is $3,200. Greenaway Room, Library. Web link. Contact: Jill Ostrowski |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | In the Galleries. On display through December 11. Passageways: Recent Paintings by Richard Whitten; Collecting in the Peace Corps: Tangible Memories of the Toughest Job You’ll Ever Love, curated by Mollie Denhard ’10; and Jake Mahaffy: Recent Work Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts Web link. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Study at the American University in Cairo (AUC). This meeting is required for all participants in the American University in Cairo program. Center for Global Education. Contact: Center for Global Education |
| 5:00 p.m. | Student Recitals. Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments. Cole Chapel Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Hillel. Chapel Meeting Room. Web link. Contact: Adam Soybel |
| 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Meditation/Relaxation Workshop. Learn techniques for stress management with Dr. Christa Johnson. Sponsored by FYS. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Anni Baker |
| 7:00 p.m. | Women's Basketball. vs. Tufts (Live Stats | Live Audio). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Interfaith Alliance. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Rekha Aidasani'10, Seth Robinson'11 |
Tuesday, December 8 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. vs. Connecticut College (Live Stats | Live Audio). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Wheaton Meditation Group. Weekly evening meditation. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Professor Jeff Timm |
Wednesday, December 9 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Personal Online Safety at Home. Join Liberty Mutual for a session on how we can protect ourselves from identity theft as well as other online safety tips for your personal computer. Faculty lounge, Emmerson Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
| 7:00 p.m. | Women's Basketball. vs. Clark (Live Stats). Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 7:30 p.m. | World Music Ensemble. A wide-ranging exploration of world music traditions from Brazil, India, Africa, Scotland, Ireland and more, under the direction of Visiting Instructor of Music Sheila Falls-Keohane. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Christian Fellowship. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Erin Kole |
Thursday, December 10 | |
| 7:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. @ Elms. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wheaton College Dance Company. The company performs under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts For ticket information and reservations ($5 general, $2 students/seniors), call the Wheaton Box Office (508-286-3575) or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
Friday, December 11 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Greenhouse Open House. Browse through the Wheaton Greenhouses at your leisure. See desert and tropical plants, many in bloom. Bring a plant to have repotted, but wrap for protection from the cold. (Pots and soil available.). Science Center Greenhouses. Donations accepted. Web link. Contact: Jane Young, Greenhouse Caretaker (3943) |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wheaton College Dance Company. The company performs under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. For ticket information and reservations ($5 general, $2 students/seniors), call the Wheaton Box Office (508-286-3575) or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents A Perfect Getaway. Two pairs of lovers on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Melissa Carter |
| * | Classes End. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Saturday, December 12 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Women's Basketball. @ Springfield. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Wheaton Shuttle. Free to Wheaton students. Board at the Slype and ride to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, Target, and Hannaford's supermarket. For special accommodation, call (508)884-8282 or (508)809-0168 at least 24 hours in advance. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Slype, Howard Street. Web link. Contact: Nadia Omar |
| 2:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. @ Salem State. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 2:00 p.m. | Men's Basketball. @ Salem State. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 7:30 p.m. | The Great Woods Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert. Music Director and Conductor Earl Raney leads the ensemble in an elegant evening of works by Bach, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. Cole Chapel. Tickets available at the door: $10 adults, $15 families, $5 students/seniors. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 8:00 p.m. | Wheaton College Dance Company. The company performs under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski. Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts. For ticket information and reservations ($5 general, $2 students/seniors), call the Wheaton Box Office (508-286-3575) or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu. Contact: Betsy Cronin |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | BACCHUS Presents A Perfect Getaway. Two pairs of lovers on a Hawaiian vacation discover that psychopaths are stalking and murdering tourists on the islands. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Contact: Melissa Carter |
| 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | Open Mic. Last of the year! Lyons Den Coffeehouse. Contact: Rosemary Liss |
| 10:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. | Live at the Loft: Street Credit. Rockin' reggae band from Boston. Stop by for free pizza and great music. The Loft, Balfour-Hood. Web link. Contact: Daniel Lanctot |
| * | Review Period. December 12-13. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Sunday, December 13 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass. Chapel Basement. Contact: SSSR |
Monday, December 14 | |
| 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Interfaith Alliance. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Rekha Aidasani'10, Seth Robinson'11 |
| * | Final Examinations. December 14-19. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Tuesday, December 15 | |
| 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | Wheaton Meditation Group. Weekly evening meditation. Chapel Meeting Room. Contact: Professor Jeff Timm |
Saturday, December 19 | |
| 9:00 p.m. | Residence halls close for the semester. Contact: Student Life |
Tuesday, December 22 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Men's Basketball. vs. SUNY Oneonta @ ECAC Holiday Festival. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
Wednesday, December 23 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Men's Basketball. vs. SUNY Institute of Technology @ ECAC Holiday Festival in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
| 10:00 a.m. | Men's Basketball. vs. SUNY Institute of Technology @ ECAC Holiday Festival. Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz |
Thursday, December 24 | |
| * | College Holiday. Contact: Human Resources |
Friday, December 25 | |
| * | National Holiday. Christmas Day. Contact: Human Resources |
Monday, December 28 | |
| * | College Holiday. Contact: Human Resources |
Tuesday, December 29 | |
| * | College Holiday. Contact: Human Resources |
Wednesday, December 30 | |
| * | College Holiday. Contact: Human Resources |
Thursday, December 31 | |
| * | College Holiday. Contact: Human Resources |
January 2010 | |
Friday, January 1 | |
| * | National Holiday- New Year's Day. Contact: Human Resources |
Monday, January 4 | |
| 9:30 a.m. | Final grades due. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, January 11 | |
| * | January Arts & Technology Program. Don't waste your January break. Use it to flex your creative digital muscles and learn a whole new multimedia skill set! January 11-22. Preregistration required Web link. Contact: Jenni Lund |
Wednesday, January 20 | |
| 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | All Aboard. Supervisors of staff are invited to join Human Resources in a team-building training. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
| 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | All Aboard. Supervisors of staff are invited to join Human Resources in a team-building training. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
Sunday, January 24 | |
| * | New Student Orientation: January 24-26. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Wednesday, January 27 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes Begin. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| 8:30 a.m. | Add/Drop/Audit period begins. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| * | Pass/Grade/Fail option begins. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Saturday, January 30 | |
| 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Sophomore Symposium: Gear Up! A day of workshops, presentations, and conversations to support your success at Wheaton and beyond. Engage with recent alumni, learn about graduate programs, and clear up questions about choosing a major. Registration to take place starting Nov. 16, 2009. Mary Lyon Hall. Space is limited. Contact: Alex Vasquez |
February 2010 | |
Thursday, February 4 | |
| * | Last day to obtain instructor's signature to enroll in a course on an audit basis. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| * | Registration period ends. Late fee charged to add a course after this date. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Friday, February 5 | |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Tuesday, February 16 | |
| 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Where There's a Will There's a Way. Interested in learning more about estate planning? Join Human Resources and plan for your future. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Where There's a Will There's a Way. Interested in learning more about estate planning? Join Human Resources and plan for your future. Woolley Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Meghann Beaulieu |
Thursday, February 18 | |
| 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Major Connections in Art. Learn from four recent graduates what they have done with their major in art. May Room, Mary Lyon. Contact: Elizabeth Hallowell |
Friday, February 19 | |
| * | Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
March 2010 | |
Friday, March 5 | |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Wednesday, March 10 | |
| * | Mid-semester notices due. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, March 15 | |
| * | Spring Break. No classes March 15-19. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, March 22 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes Resume. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Friday, March 26 | |
| * | Last day to petition to drop a course without record. After this date, petitions for course withdrawals (WD recorded on transcript) will be considered only for documented and extenuating circumstances beyond a student's control. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| * | Last day to submit a Self-Initiated Connection proposal. If the student is enrolled in the last course of the Connection this semester. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
April 2010 | |
Friday, April 2 | |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Monday, April 5 | |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. | Lecture: Author Amitava Kumar. The award-winning author of Husband of a Fanatic and other books will speak on class and race in India, as well as on Indians in the diaspora. A 42-minute movie is part of the presentation. Discussion to follow. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center. Free. Contact: Victoria Schuppert, Daniel Han |
| * | Advisor Appointments. April 5-9. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, April 12 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Course selection for fall 2010 semester. April 12-16. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Thursday, April 15 | |
| 8:00 p.m. | Loser Concert. Featuring pianist Jonathan Biss. Biss had his first piano lesson at age 6 and entered the Curtis Institute of Music at age 17. He is the winner of the 2008 Edison Award for Instrumental Recitals. Cole Chapel. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Web link. Contact: Monica Key |
Friday, April 16 | |
| * | Registration deadline for fall 2010 semester. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
| * | Open House for Admitted Students. Contact: Office of Admission |
Friday, April 23 | |
| 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Academic Festival XIX. The 19th annual Academic Festival will feature the research, creative and scholarly achievements of those Wheaton students who were nominated by their faculty and selected by a review committee. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. Contact: James Mancall |
| * | Open House for Admitted Students. Contact: Office of Admission |
Friday, April 30 | |
| * | President's Commission. Web link. Contact: Monica Key |
May 2010 | |
Friday, May 7 | |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Holman Room, Mary Lyon Contact: Ruth Mattson |
| * | Classes End. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Saturday, May 8 | |
| * | Review Period. May 8-9. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, May 10 | |
| * | Final Examinations. May 10-15. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, May 17 | |
| * | Senior grades due. All graduation requirements must be completed. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Thursday, May 20 | |
| 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Faculty Meeting. Meeting of all faculty. Hindle Auditorium, Science Center Contact: Ruth Mattson |
Saturday, May 22 | |
| 10:00 a.m. | Commencement. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, May 24 | |
| * | Final grades due. Classes 2011, 2012, 2013. Contact: Office of the Registrar |
Monday, May 31 | |
| * | National Holiday- Memorial Day. Contact: Human Resources |
July 2010 | |
Monday, July 5 | |
| * | National Holiday- Independence Day (4th). Contact: Human Resources |