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Wheaton College     Norton, Massachusetts
 

October 2008

Wednesday, October 15

8:00 a.m.Classes resume. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Vintage jewelry - Mia.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: M. Powers
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Coming Out Weeks Information Table.  Stop by to read coming out stories, learn about resources, and get your own Coming Out Weeks calendar of events.  Cafe, Balfour Hood Campus Center.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Cafe Con Leche.  Paraiso Latino transforms Balfour Atrium into a Latin Cafe. Enjoy a performance by Wheaton's Latin dance group and band, plus Spanish pastries, coffee and refreshments.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: Jessica Matos
9:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Presidential Debate Viewing.  Come watch the third presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama. A bipartisan event hosted by the Office of Service, Spirituality, and Social Responsibility in association with the Wheaton Democrats and Wheaton Conservatives.  Hindle Auditorium, Science Center  Free.  
Contact: Dean Vereene
*Cyber Security Month.  LIS Technology Support is posting useful tips and tricks around campus this month to help you protect your data. Send questions or comments to cyberline@wheatonma.edu to enter our prize drawing.  LIS Technology Support  
Web link. Contact: Cyberline (508-286-3900)

Thursday, October 16

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Ariel - jewelry.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: Mpowers
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Coming Out Weeks Information Table.  Stop by to read coming out stories, learn about resources, and get your own Coming Out Weeks calendar of events.  Cafe, Balfour Hood Campus Center.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Sociology Information Session.  Majoring in sociology, or thinking about it? Come meet the professors, learn about the major, and hear about some of the many things you can do with a degree in sociology! Sponsored by AKD.  Lyons Den Coffeehouse  
Contact: Katie Holleran
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Planet Earth Showings.  Come watch BBC's award-winning series, Planet Earth, on the big screen.  Watson 102 ( Ellison Lecture Hall)  
Contact: Allison Andrews
7:30 p.m.Pamberi Steel Orchestra.  This steel pan ensemble based in Trinidad features a mix of composed and improvised passages.  Cole Memorial Chapel  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
10:00 p.m.Good Asian Drivers Tour.  Kit Yan, a transgendered champion slam poet, and Melissa Li, a lesbian folk-rocker, are driving across the country in a small automobile, performing at colleges and community stages. They will be stopping at Wheaton College and touch upon LGBTQ issues as well as the difficulties of being queer people of color.  The Loft  
Contact: Nadia Omar

Friday, October 17

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Carve a Pumpkin.  All pumpkins will be donated to the Boston Pumpkin Festival, a charitable attempt to break the jack-o-lantern world record, to benefit Camp Sunshine.  Library Green  
Web link. Contact: Greta Phillips
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Specialized Resumes for Science Students.  Add specialized skills to get your resume noticed.  Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning  
Contact: Gerrie Morris
2:30 p.m.Student Government Association Inauguration Ceremony.  Show your support for this year's campus leaders as the SGA executive board, senators and class officers are officially sworn in to office.  Campus Center.  
Contact: Austin Simko
4:00 p.m.W. Cross Country.  @ Saints Invit. @ Franklin Park. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
4:45 p.m.Men's Cross Country.  @ Saints Invit. @ Franklin Park. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Women's Volleyball.  vs. Western Connecticut St.  
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Spoken Word with Lemon.  This critically acclaimed Renaissance man will engage the audience with his poems, whose themes range from love to life on the streets and domestic abuse. Sponsored by Guest House: Students against Rape and Domestic Violence.  Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts.  
Contact: Vernal Bailey
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.BACCHUS Movie: Hancock.  Starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.  Hindle Auditorium, Science Center.  Free.  
Contact: Alyssa Sands
9:00 p.m.Homecoming Concert.  Grammy Award winner Common is this year's feature performer. Be there when he takes the stage. Doors open at 8 p.m.  Beard Field House, Haas Athletic Center.  Tickets $20, sold at the door.  
Contact: Ryan Parker
9:00 p.m.BACCHUS Movie: Hancock.  Come watch as Will Smith plays an unexpected hero.  Hindle Auditorium, Science Center.  
Contact: BACCHUS
10:00 p.m.The Van Buren Boys.  This band of talented musicians, including Jeff King '08, offers up a lively acoustic set of bluegrass, gypsy jazz and country.  22 Taunton Avenue.  
Contact: Becky Pye
10:00 p.m.Live @ the Loft.  PanNeubean Steel provides an oasis of musical moods including classical, contemporary and Pan-African traditions. Free quesadillas.  The Loft, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: Becky Pye
*Mid-semester notices due. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar
*Women's Tennis.  NEWITT Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Homecoming Weekend 2008.  A celebration of all things Wheaton! Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August.  
Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents)

Saturday, October 18

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Women in Science Open House.  Undeclared first and second year students, prospective students and all Wheaton community members: Come talk to women science faculty, science alumnae, and the members of the Women in Science house. Chat and snack!  11 Howard: Women in Science House  
Contact: Christine Moreau (401-374-9836)
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Cheer Wheaton.  Come support Wheaton athletics by decorating pennants before heading over to the Homecoming games. Sponsored by Meadows Hall.  Near Keefe Field. (Rain location: Atrium, Balfour-Hood)  
Contact: Jessica Anthony
1:00 p.m.Field Hockey.  vs. Clark. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Soccer.  vs. Clark. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Wheaton Dance Company Performance.  Under the direction of Visiting Assistant Professor Christianna Kavaloski, Wheaton's advanced dance ensemble presents four exciting new works-in-progress, ranging from lyrical jazz to salsa.  Dance Studio, Balfour Hood.  
Contact: Christianna Kavaloski
1:00 p.m.Women's Soccer.  @ Clark (Live Stats). 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:30 p.m.Wheaton Saturday Shuttle.  Departs from the Slype on Howard Street and runs to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, Target and Hannaford's supermarket. Schedules available at the Office of Student Life and around campus.  Slype (arch on Howard St.)  Free.  
Contact: Nadia Omar
4:00 p.m.Open Discussion: Wheaton's LGBTA Queer History Project.  The Wheaton LGBTA has launched a history project and we want to hear and document your story. We will also discuss Wheaton's own process of coming out in full support of our community well before most colleges and universities did so. Come join the discussion.  Experimental Theatre.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
4:00 p.m.Lyons on the Prowl.  Students, alums and parents team up for a Wheaton-themed scavenger hunt. Gather your own six-person team or be assigned to a group. Grand prize for the winning team; fun giveaways for all contestants. Sponsored by the Student Alumnae/i Association.  Meet in front of Mary Lyon Hall  
Contact: Jessica Weaver
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Wheaton Voices Concert.  Featuring Wheaton's choral groups: the Wheatones, Whims, Chorale, Chamber Singers, Gentlemen Callers, The Blend and Voices United to Jam.  Cole Chapel  
Contact: Andrea Holden
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.BACCHUS Movie: Hancock.  With Will Smith, Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman.  Hindle Auditorium, Science Center.  Free.  
Contact: Alyssa Sands
*Women's Tennis.  @ NEWITT Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Homecoming Weekend 2008.  Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August.  
Contact: Ryan Parker (alums), Andrea Holden (parents)

Sunday, October 19

11:00 a.m.Women's Rugby vs. Plymouth State.  Henry Yelle Elementary School, Rt. 123 across from HoneyDew Donuts.  
Contact: Allison DeLuca
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility
*Women's Tennis.  @ NEWITT Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Wheaton Community Day.  Friends and neighbors from Norton and surrounding communities are invited to campus for a day-long festival of arts, entertainment, family fun and refreshments.  
Contact: Monica Key

Monday, October 20

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Larry Nelson - silver jewelry.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: M. Powers
11:00 a.m.Exhibit on Queer People of Color.  October 20-24. Come look at a photo and informational exhibit on the history and issues that queer people of color face.  Cafe, Balfour Hood Campus Center.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Women's History Month Planning Committee.  First weekly meeting to plan this year's events. Bring enthusiasm and ideas.  May Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Jackie Presutti
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Poet and Translator.  Ewa Chrusciel will speak about translating poetry in the ''Literary Translation'' class at 3:30 p.m. in Meneely 209. A poetry reading will follow at 5:30 pm.  Ellison Lecture Hall - Watson.  Co-sponsored by the German, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian and Classics Departments and Phi Beta Kappa  
Contact: Reinhard Mayer
5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.A Conversation with Cathy Minehan, Former President of the Boston Fed.  Please join the Economics Department for a Q&A with the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (1994 to 2007).  Holman Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Brenda Wyss
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Coming Out Week Film Showing.  Join the Alliance and the Interfaith Alliance as we watch ''For The Bible Tells Me So,'' a film that examines the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. Discussion to follow. Falafel, hummus and dessert will be served.  Meneely 105.  
Contact: Jackie Phillips

Tuesday, October 21

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Jim - CD's, DVD's, buy/sell/trade.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: M. Powers
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.BU Internships Info Table.  Meet Joe Finkhouse, director of international programs at Boston University and learn about internship programs available through our study abroad affiliation with BU.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: Lynn Gaylord
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.BU Internships Info Session.  Joe Finkhouse, director of international programs at Boston University, will discuss internship programs available through our study abroad affiliation with BU.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: Lynn Gaylord
4:00 p.m.Women's Soccer.  vs. MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:00 p.m.Field Hockey.  @ MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
7:00 p.m.Women's Volleyball.  @ Wellesley. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.I Know Pronounce You ... Equal.  Hear the personal story of a Massachusetts woman who legally married her wife and have your questions answered.  Media Center, Balfour-Hood.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Figure Drawing.  Nude models pose for two hours in the drawing studio. Supplies provided.  Drawing Studio, 2nd Floor, Mars Arts.  Free.  
Contact: David Jaffe

Wednesday, October 22

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Wheaton Flu Clinic Registration.  Register today for the flu clinics that will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, noon to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 12, noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Balfour-Hood SGA Office.  Register in Balfour Hood near the Cafe.  $25 (cash only) due at registration.  
Contact: Cynthia Maricle
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Work 'n' Serve Expo.  Meet with over 50 organizations recruiting for professional, internship and volunteer positions. Business attire recommended. Bring plenty of resumes. Open to all majors.  Bridgewater State College - Campus center Ballroom.  Free.  
Web link. Contact: Lisa Gavigan
3:00 p.m.Men's Soccer.  vs. Worcester State. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Open Mic Night.  Focusing on issues of gender and sexual orientation and hosted by DWOCC, WOW, and iSpeak in conjunction with Coming Out Week. Poetry, song, spoken word, personal anecdotes, and other performances welcome. $150 open tab.  Lyons Den Coffeehouse  
Contact: Paloma Naderi

Thursday, October 23

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Annette - books and gift items.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: M. Powers
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Wheaton Flu Clinic Registration.  Register today for the flu clinics that will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, noon to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 12, noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Balfour-Hood SGA Office.  Register in Balfour Hood near the Cafe.  $25 (cash only) due at registration.  
Contact: Cynthia Maricle
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Planet Earth Showings.  Come watch BBC's award-winning series, Planet Earth, on the big screen.  Watson 102 ( Ellison Lecture Hall)  
Contact: Allison Andrews
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Sexual Identity: An Open Discussion.  Students are welcome to join a discussion about sexuality and the many parts of one's identity that intersect it.  Lyons Den  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
7:30 p.m.South Indian Music and Dance.  Featuring Vidya Sankaranarayanan, an established dancer, nattuvanar (dance-master) and singer in the field of bharatanatyam. Sponsored by the Caroline C. Edwards '70 Master Class in the Visual and Musical Arts Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.  Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644)

Friday, October 24

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Tips for Pre-Registration and Running a Degree Audit.  Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning. 
Contact: Gerrie Morris
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Ally 101 Training.  Sponsored by the Safe Zone Committee, this informational program provides a foundation of knowledge needed to be an effective ally to the LGBTQ community. Upon completion you may sign an ally agreement form to receive a Safe Zone placard. RSVP to Nadia Omar by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22. Everyone is welcome to attend.  RSVP for room location.  
Contact: Nadia Omar
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Journey Into the Unknown: My Coming Out Experience.  A look into the personal experiences of Wheaton women who deal with the complexities of identity in the coming out process.  Experimental Theatre.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for tickets.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.BACCHUS Movie: Mamma Mia.  The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told through the songs of '70s group ABBA. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, and Meryl Streep.  Hindle Auditorium, Science Center.  Free.  
Contact: Alyssa Sands
*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
*Women's Volleyball.  @ Hall of Fame Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Last day to drop a course without record. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar
*Class Weekend.  Enjoy a variety of events from Friday afternoon through Saturday. This year's class weekend will showcase a fall theme. Please come and celebrate your class.  Various locations.  
Contact: Rebecca Fahlstrom

Saturday, October 25

9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Women's Tennis.  vs. Smith @ NEWMAC Tourn.  
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Field Hockey.  vs. Smith. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Soccer.  @ Smith. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:30 p.m.Wheaton Saturday Shuttle.  Departs from the Slype on Howard Street and runs to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, Target and Hannaford's supermarket. Schedules available at the Office of Student Life and around campus.  Slype (arch on Howard St.)  Free.  
Contact: Nadia Omar
2:30 p.m.Men's Soccer.  @ MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:00 p.m.Miss Latina Queen of Queens Pageant.  A drag queen pageant hosted by Boston's Somos Latinos LGBT Coalition, featuring representatives from the U.S. east coast, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba and other Latin American countries.  Bus leaves from Meadows parking lot.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.BACCHUS Movie: Mamma Mia.  The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told through the songs of '70s group ABBA. Starring Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan, and Meryl Streep.  Hindle Auditorium, Science Center.  Free.  
Contact: Alyssa Sands
*Women's Volleyball.  @ Hall of Fame Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Class Weekend.  Come and celebrate your class!  
Contact: Rebecca Fahlstrom

Sunday, October 26

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility
*Women's Tennis.  @ NEWMAC Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Monday, October 27

3:30 p.m.Math/CS Seminar Series.  Professor Shelly Leibowitz will give a talk entitled ''Counting Sudoku Boards.'' Coffee and snacks will be served before the talk.  Science Center A102.  All are welcome.  
Contact: Rachelle DeCoste (ext. 5842)
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Diwali Celebration.  Join the Interfaith Alliance in celebrating the Hindu festival of lights, with Indian food and conversation.  Cole Chapel Basement  
Contact: Jackie Phillips

Tuesday, October 28

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Celebrating 65 Series.  Offered by Harvard Pilgrim Health. Second session: ''Simplifying Medicare.''.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. 
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Wheaton Flu Clinic Registration.  Register today for the flu clinics that will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, noon to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 12, noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Balfour-Hood SGA Office.  Register in Balfour Hood near the Cafe.  $25 (cash only) due at registration.  
Contact: Cynthia Maricle
3:30 p.m.Field Hockey.  vs. Wellesley. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
3:30 p.m.Women's Soccer.  @ Wellesley. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Conversations about Coming Out/Being Out.  Share your experiences, challenges, frustrations and questions about coming out and being out as LGBT at Wheaton and in the world. This is a confidential, encouraging space in which to receive support.  The Counseling Center, 42 Howard Street.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
7:00 p.m.Women's Volleyball.  @ Clark. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Figure Drawing.  Nude models pose for two hours in the drawing studio. Supplies provided.  Drawing Studio, 2nd Floor, Mars Arts.  Free.  
Contact: David Jaffe
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.100 Projects for Peace Information Session.  What would you do if you had $10,000 to promote world peace through the Davis 100 Projects for Peace project? Give us your best ideas to change the world.  Ellison Lecture Hall, Watson Fine Arts  
Contact: Judi Razee

Wednesday, October 29

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Joe - handbags, watches, wallets, scarves, Chinese craft items.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: M. Powers
5:00 p.m.There Are No Stupid Questions Forum.  An open forum to ask questions about LGBTQ issues (anonymously) and have them answered by a knowledgeable panel.  Lyons Den.  
Contact: Cara Suriyamongkol
8:00 p.m.Loser Concert Series.  Featuring Cuban-born Paquito D'Rivera, saxophone and clarinet master, winner of multiple Grammy awards for both Latin jazz and classical recordings, and recipient of the National Medal for the Arts.  Cole Chapel.  Admission is free, but tickets are required.  
Web link. Contact: Loser Concert Line (508-286-3515)

Thursday, October 30

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Faculty Luncheon Talk.  Professor Jay Goodman will present ''The Presidential Election: What's Going to Happen Next Week?''.  President's Dining Room, Emerson. 
Contact: Ruth Mattson (ext. 3492)
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Hugh Townley: The Wizard with Wood A 60-year retrospective of the artist's work, from the bronzes of 1949 to the plywood pieces in 2005. Exhibition runs through December 1.  Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts  Galleries closed for Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26-30.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Text Study Session with Visiting Rabbi.  The world's first openly gay Orthodox Rabbi, Steve Greenberg, will lead a participatory text study, looking at what the Torah and other Biblical texts say about homosexuality and discussing different interpretations and viewpoints.  Meeting Room (Basement), Cole Chapel.  Open to campus community; all welcome.  
Contact: Eric Eid-Reiner
7:00 p.m.Presentation by Rabbi Steven Greenberg.  The rabbi will speak about his experience and share his perspectives. Rabbi Greenberg connects well with people of all faiths and sexual orientations.  Ellison Lecture in Watson  Open to the campus community and the public.  
Contact: Eric Eid-Reiner
*President's Commission. 
Contact: Monica Key

Friday, October 31

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.International Fair.  International students share food and culture from their countries.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: Lucas Mayer
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Wheaton Flu Clinic Registration.  Register today for the flu clinics that will take place on Friday, Nov. 7, noon to 4 p.m. and on Wednesday, Nov. 12, noon to 3:30 p.m. in the Balfour-Hood SGA Office.  Register in Balfour Hood near the Cafe.  $25 (cash only) due at registration.  
Contact: Cynthia Maricle
4:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. Roger Williams. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
4:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. Roger Williams. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Jazz Band Concert.  The ensemble features the music of Herbie Hancock, renowned jazz pianist and composer.  Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

November 2008

Saturday, November 1

1:00 p.m.Women's Volleyball.  vs. WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Field Hockey.  NEWMAC Tournament First Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Soccer.  @ WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Soccer.  NEWMAC Tournament First Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  Charlie Batterman Relays. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  Charlie Batterman Relays. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:30 p.m.Wheaton Saturday Shuttle.  Departs from the Slype on Howard Street and runs to Emerald Square Mall, Wrentham Outlets, Mansfield Crossing, Target and Hannaford's supermarket. Schedules available at the Office of Student Life and around campus.  Slype (arch on Howard St.)  Free.  
Contact: Nadia Omar
*Women's Cross Country.  @ NEWMAC Champ. @ Franklin Park. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Men's Cross Country.  @ NEWMAC Champ. @ Franklin Park. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, November 2

2:00 p.m.Gallery Opening and Reception.  for Hugh Townley: The Wizard with Wood on display in the Beard and Weil Galleries through December 1.  Haas Concourse & Lobby, Beard & Weil Galleries  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644)
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  All Soul's Day/Dia de los Muertos.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility

Monday, November 3

5:00 p.m.Education Programs Information Session.  Is an education minor for you? Join us to learn more about early childhood, elementary, secondary and general education minors.  Education Department, Doll's House, Room 206  
Contact: Mary Lee Griffin
*Advisor Appointments.  November 3-7.  
Contact: Office of the Registrar
*Wheaton Foundation Grants Application Deadline.  Applications for student funding are due in the Kollett Center, Room 201A Second Floor. 
Web link. Contact: Judi Razee

Tuesday, November 4

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Celebrating 65 Series.  Offered by Harvard Pilgrim Health. Third session: ''Retirement and Health Care.''.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon. 
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
7:00 p.m.Women's Volleyball.  NEWMAC Tournament First Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Figure Drawing.  Nude models pose for two hours in the drawing studio. Supplies provided.  Drawing Studio, 2nd Floor, Mars Arts.  Free.  
Contact: David Jaffe

Wednesday, November 5

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Chandler - crafts from India, jewelry, clothing and other items.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: M. Powers
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Faculty Luncheon Talk.  Marge Werner, director of the Elisabeth W. Amen Nursery School, will present ''What is Happening at the Nursery School and How You Might Use It As an Assignment in Your Courses.''.  President's Dining Room, Emerson. 
Contact: Ruth Mattson
1:30 p.m.Men's Soccer.  NEWMAC Tournament First Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
5:00 p.m.Readings by the Writer.  Edward Carey, playwright and novelist, and Elizabeth McCracken, novelist. Sponsored by the Ruth Eddy '42 Master Class in the Arts Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.  May Room, Mary Lyon Hall. 
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

Thursday, November 6

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Mandatory Study Abroad Pre-departure Orientation.  For all students who will be studying abroad for the spring 2009 semester. You will learn everything you need to know for a successful experience abroad. If you have a class during this time frame, you must have your faculty member e-mail globaled@wheatonma.edu in advance.  Faculty Dining, Emerson.  
Contact: Valerie Desmond
7:30 p.m.John Berberian.  Berberian is an Armenian-American musician known for his virtuosity on the oud, a Middle Eastern stringed instrument. Sponsored by the Caroline C. Edwards '70 Master Class in the Visual and Musical Arts Endowed Fund with in the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.  Cole Memorial Chapel. 
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
7:30 p.m.An Inspector Calls Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

Friday, November 7

11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Wheaton Wellness Day.  Come celebrate wellness and tap into the information and resources you need to take good care of yourself. The day will include workshops, a vendor fair and more.  Balfour-Hood Campus Center.  Seating limited in some workshops; first come, first seated.  
Contact: Wheaton Wellness Day Planning Committee
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Ramen and Tea.  Sample ramen noodles and different types of tea. Learn the history of ramen noodles while enjoying the authentic tastes.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood  
Contact: Jennifer Park
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Flu Clinic.  Pre-registration required on October 22, 23, 28, and 31.  SGA Office, Balfour Hood  
Contact: Cynthia Maricle
7:30 p.m.Cold Fusion Ensemble.  The ensemble includes music director and guitarist Mark Volker, flutist Laura Campbell, cellist Florent Renard-Payen, tubist Dave Unland and regular guest oboist Ahmed Madkour, assistant professor of music. Their repertoire combines live performance on traditional western instruments with computer-driven electronics. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.  Cole Memorial Chapel. 
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
7:30 p.m.An Inspector Calls Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
*Women's Volleyball.  NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, November 8

1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
4:00 p.m.Women's Volleyball.  NEWMAC Tournament Final Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.An Inspector Calls Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
*Field Hockey.  NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Men's Soccer.  NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Women's Soccer.  NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, November 9

1:00 p.m.Field Hockey.  NEWMAC Tournament Final Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Soccer.  NEWMAC Tournament Final Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Soccer.  NEWMAC Tournament Final Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility

Monday, November 10

8:00 a.m.Course selection for Spring 2009 semester.  November 10-14.  
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Tuesday, November 11

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Mia - Vintage jewelry.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: M. Powers
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Figure Drawing.  Nude models pose for two hours in the drawing studio. Supplies provided.  Drawing Studio, 2nd Floor, Mars Arts.  Free.  
Contact: David Jaffe

Wednesday, November 12

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.TIAA-CREF Session.  Mid-career: How am I doing?  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.TIAA-CREF Session. Mid-career: How am I doing?   Woolley Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Flu Clinic.  Pre-registration required on October 22, 23, 28 and 31.  SGA Office, Balfour Hood  
Contact: Cynthia Maricle
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.TIAA-CREF Session.  Mid-career: How am I doing?  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
9:00 p.m.Singer-Songwriter Melissa Faith Cartoun.  Performs an acoustic set.  Lyons Den Coffeehouse  
Contact: Ruby Solomon

Thursday, November 13

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Wonyea - craft items from Africa, pictures, jewelry, more.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: M. Powers
12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Faculty Luncheon Talk.  Professor Touba Ghadessi Fleming will present ''Shopping For Monsters.''.  President's Dining Room, Emerson. 
Contact: Ruth Mattson (ext. 3492)
5:00 p.m.Poet Marie Howe.  Howe is the author of two volumes of poetry, The Good Thief and What the Living Do, and the co-editor of a book of essays, In the Company of My Solitude: American Writing from the AIDS Pandemic. Sponsored by the Dale Rogers Marshall Endowed Fund within the Evelyn Danzig Haas '39 Visiting Artists Program.  Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts. 
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
7:30 p.m.An Inspector Calls Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

Friday, November 14

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Study Abroad Info Session.  Come hear from the staff of the Center for Global Education and your peers about academic experiences abroad.  Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning  
Contact: Gerrie Morris
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Ally 101 Training.  Sponsored by the Safe Zone Committee, this program provides the knowledge you need to be an effective ally to the LGBTQ community. Upon completion you may sign an ally agreement form to receive a Safe Zone placard. RSVP to Nadia Omar by 4 p.m. on November 12. Everyone is welcome.  RSVP for room location.  
Contact: Nadia Omar
7:30 p.m.An Inspector Calls Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

Saturday, November 15

1:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Lasell - Wheaton Tip-Off Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. Coast Guard & NYU. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. Coast Guard & NYU. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Centenary (NJ) @ Plymouth State Tip-Off Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.An Inspector Calls Written by J.B. Priestly, directed by Stephanie Burlington. Set in London in 1912 as the Titanic prepares to embark, this play is a suspenseful tale that ends with a stunning cliffhanger.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  Tickets: $10 general, $5 students/seniors; to reserve, call the Watson Box Office at (508) 286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
*Men's Cross Country.  @ NCAA D-III New England Champ.  
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Women's Cross Country.  @ NCAA D-III New England Champ.  
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, November 16

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility
*Men's Basketball.  @ Plymouth State Tip-Off Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Women's Basketball.  Wheaton Tip-Off Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Monday, November 17

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Larry Nelson - silver jewelry.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: Mpowers

Tuesday, November 18

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Chandler, crafts from India, clothing, jewelry, scarves, more.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: Mpowers
5:30 p.m.Asian Leadership Dinner.  An opportunity for Asian students to connect with the faculty outside of class and share your ideas and hopes for Wheaton. The Asian American Coalition will present its proposal for an Asian Studies Department at Wheaton.  Cole Chapel Basement.  
Contact: Nicole Schmitz
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Salve Regina. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Figure Drawing.  Nude models pose for two hours in the drawing studio. Supplies provided.  Drawing Studio, 2nd Floor, Mars Arts.  Free.  
Contact: David Jaffe

Wednesday, November 19

11:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Viva MayDay.  Live at the Loft, sponsored by the Class of 2011. Free pizza and treats for the Class of 2011. Come show spirit and wear yellow!  The Loft, Balfour-Hood  
Web link. Contact: Solomon Odame

Thursday, November 20

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Joe - handbags, wallets and more.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood.  
Contact: M. Powers
5:00 p.m.Student Recitals.  Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.  Cole Memorial Chapel  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Emerson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Beyond Therapy This play, written by Christopher Durang and directed by theatre major Clara Bene '09, deals with the obscure connections between therapists and their patients and the disasters of love-triangle relationships.  Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

Friday, November 21

6:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ SUNY New Paltz - SUNY New Paltz Tip-Off Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Beyond Therapy This play, written by Christopher and directed by theatre major Clara Bene '09, deals with the obscure connections between therapists and their patients and the disasters of love-triangle relationships.  Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644)

Saturday, November 22

1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. Keene State & Springfield. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. Keene State & Springfield. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Beyond Therapy This play, written by Christopher and directed by theatre major Clara Bene '09, deals with the obscure connections between therapists and their patients and the disasters of love-triangle relationships.  Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  To reserve complimentary tickets, call the Watson Box Office at 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508-286-3644)
*Women's Cross Country.  @ NCAA Division III Champ.  
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Men's Cross Country.  @ NCAA Division III Champ.  
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Women's Basketball.  @ SUNY New Paltz Tip-Off Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, November 23

3:00 p.m.Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony.  Music Director and Conductor Earl Raney leads the ensemble in a performance of compositions by Shostakovich, Holst and Duffy, as well as Thanksgiving (mvt III) from Symphony of Prayer by J. Eric Scmidt.  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 (508) 286-3644
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  Holman Room, Mary Lyon. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality and Social Responsibility
7:30 p.m.World Music Ensemble.  A wide-ranging exploration of music traditions from Brazil, India, Africa, Scotland, Ireland and more, under the direction of Visiting Instructor of Music Sheila Falls-Keohane.  Cole Memorial Chapel  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644

Monday, November 24

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Multigenerational Workplace.  Come learn more about various generations working together in the workplace.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon.  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Multigenerational Workplace.  Come and learn more about various generations working together in the workplace.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon.  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu

Tuesday, November 25

6:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. RPI (NY). 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
8:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Salem State. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, November 26

*Thanksgiving Recess.  No classes November 26-30.  
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Thursday, November 27

*National Holiday.  Thanksgiving Day.  
Contact: Human Resources

Friday, November 28

*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources

December 2008

Monday, December 1

8:00 a.m.Classes resume. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Tuesday, December 2

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Wheaton Meditation Group.  Cole Chapel. 
Contact: Jeff Timm
7:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Roger Williams. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Connecticut College. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.Figure Drawing.  Nude models pose for two hours in the drawing studio. Supplies provided.  Drawing Studio, 2nd Floor, Mars Arts.  Free.  
Contact: David Jaffe

Wednesday, December 3

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Vendor Today.  Joe - handbags, wallets and more.  Atrium, Balfour-Hood. 
Contact: Mpowers

Thursday, December 4

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.Faculty Luncheon Talk.  Professor Mike Gousie will present ''How Good Is Google Earth?''.  President's Dining Room, Emerson. 
Contact: Ruth Mattson (ext. 3492)
6:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Roger Williams. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Great Woods Chamber Orchestra.  Music Director and Conductor Earl Raney leads the ensemble in an elegant evening of Baroque and seasonal favorites.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts.  Tickets available at the door: $10 adults, $15 families, $5 students/seniors.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
8:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Brandeis. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, December 5

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Study Break.  Have you been living in the library for a week? Gone to bed when the sun came up? Need a break? Join us for a study break where you can grab a bite to eat and de-stress.  Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning  
Contact: Gerrie Morris
6:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  @ MIT Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  @ MIT Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Blend Jam.  Wheaton's co-ed a cappella group in performance.  Cole Chapel  Free.  
Contact: Daniel Hoffman
8:00 p.m.Wheaton College Dance Company.  In performance, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  For ticket information and reservations ($5 general), please call the Wheaton Box Office 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644)
*Classes end. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar
*Classes End. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Saturday, December 6

1:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Salve Regina. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
3:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Bridgewater State. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  @ MIT Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  @ MIT Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m.Wheaton College Dance Company.  In performance, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  For ticket information and reservations ($5 general), please call the Wheaton Box Office 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644)
*Review Period.  December 6-7.  
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Sunday, December 7

3:00 p.m.Wheaton College Dance Company.  In performance, under the direction of Assistant Professor of Theatre Christianna Kavaloski.  Weber Theatre, Watson Fine Arts  For ticket information and reservations ($5 general), please call the Wheaton Box Office 508-286-3575 or email to boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644)
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Catholic Mass.  Holman Room, Mary Lyon. 
Contact: Office of Service, Spirituality, and Social Responsibility
7:30 p.m.Holiday Vespers Concert.  The Wheaton Chorale, under the direction of Associate Professor of Music Tim Harbold, performs carols and music from many cultures and traditions, amid candlelight and greenery. The campus will be decorated with luminaria and a post-concert reception will be held in the Balfour-Hood Atrium.  Cole Memorial Chapel  Free and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted.  
Contact: Betsy Cronin (508) 286-3644
*Synchro.  New England Figures Meet. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Monday, December 8

*Final Examinations.  December 8-13.  
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Wednesday, December 24

*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources

Thursday, December 25

*National Holiday.  Christmas Day.  
Contact: Human Resources

Friday, December 26

*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources

Monday, December 29

8:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. SUNY New Paltz @ NYU Holiday Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources

Tuesday, December 30

4:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. William Smith @ Coastal Maine Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources
*Men's Basketball.  @ NYU Holiday Tournament. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, December 31

4:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Bowdoin - Coastal Maine Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources

January 2009

Thursday, January 1

*National Holiday.  New Year's Day.  
Contact: Human Resources

Friday, January 2

*College Holiday. 
Contact: Human Resources

Saturday, January 3

2:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Wesleyan. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Bethany Lutheran (MN) @ Trinity Holiday Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, January 4

*Men's Basketball.  @ Trinity Holiday Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Monday, January 5

9:30 a.m.Final Grades Due. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Wednesday, January 7

5:30 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Mount Holyoke. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, January 9

*Synchro.  @ Puerto Rico Routines Tri-Meet. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, January 10

1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  Wheaton Winter Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  Wheaton Winter Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Babson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Tufts. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, January 11

9:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ Dartmouth Relays. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
9:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ Dartmouth Relays. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Monday, January 12

*Synchro.  @ Puerto Rico Figures Tri-Meet. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, January 14

1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Top Ten Manager Headaches.  This training for supervisors will share solutions for challenges managers face in the workplace.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
6:30 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. Brandeis. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:30 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. Brandeis. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Babson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, January 16

1:30 p.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ Sorlien Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, January 17

12:00 p.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ Sorlien Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Coast Guard. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. Connecticut College & Trinity. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. Connecticut College & Trinity. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Smith. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, January 18

*Sophomore Class Half-Time.  Sophomores return to campus for the half-time program.  
Contact: Office of the Registrar
*New Student Orientation: January 18-20. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Tuesday, January 20

7:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Tufts. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, January 21

8:00 a.m.Classes begin. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar
7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Clark. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:30 p.m.Add/Drop/Audit period begins. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar
*Pass/Grade/Fail option begins. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Friday, January 23

11:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ Terrier Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ Terrier Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, January 24

11:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ Terrier Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ Terrier Classic. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Wellesley. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  vs. Babson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  vs. Babson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
3:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Tuesday, January 27

6:30 p.m.Women's Swimming.  @ Bentley w/Bridgewater State. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
6:30 p.m.Men's Swimming.  @ Bentley w/Bridgewater State. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, January 28

7:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Springfield. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Thursday, January 29

*Last day to obtain instructor's signature to enroll in a course for 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

Saturday, January 31

9:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  Wheaton Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
9:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  Wheaton Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Swimming.  @ Bates w/Tufts. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Men's Swimming.  @ Bates w/Tufts. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Springfield. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Synchro.  Wheaton Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

February 2009

Wednesday, February 4

5:30 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Coast Guard. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:30 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Babson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, February 6

12:00 p.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ New Balance Collegiate Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
12:00 p.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ New Balance Collegiate Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, February 7

12:00 p.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ New Balance Collegiate Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
12:00 p.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ New Balance Collegiate Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Swimming.  @ MIT Winter Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Swimming.  @ MIT Winter Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. Coast Guard. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ Babson. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Synchro.  @ Canisius Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, February 8

*Synchro.  @ Keuka (NY). 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Tuesday, February 10

10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Managing Money in Tough Times.  With changes in the economy we all can benefit from advice on managing our money.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Managing Money in Tough Times.  With changes in the economy we all can benefit from advice on managing our money.  Woolley Room, Mary Lyon  
Contact: Meghann Beaulieu

Wednesday, February 11

7:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Wellesley. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, February 13

11:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ Valentine Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ Valentine Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Saturday, February 14

11:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ Valentine Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ Valentine Invitational. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Springfield. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
3:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  vs. WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, February 18

7:30 p.m.Men's Basketball.  @ WPI. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
8:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ MIT. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, February 20

11:00 a.m.Women's Swimming.  @ NEWMAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, February 21

11:00 a.m.Women's Swimming.  @ NEWMAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  @ Clark. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
2:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  vs. Clark. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, February 22

10:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ USATF New England Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
10:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ USATF New England Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Swimming.  @ NEWMAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Synchro.  @ MIT Tri-Meet. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Wednesday, February 25

7:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  NEWMAC Tournament First Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
7:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  NEWMAC Tournament First Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, February 27

10:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ All New England Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
10:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ All New England Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Men's Swimming.  NEWMAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Saturday, February 28

10:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ All New England Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
10:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ All New England Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Men's Swimming.  NEWMAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Women's Basketball.  NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Men's Basketball.  NEWMAC Tournament Semifinal Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

March 2009

Sunday, March 1

11:00 a.m.Men's Swimming.  NEWMAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
12:00 p.m.Men's Basketball.  NEWMAC Tournament Final Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Basketball.  NEWMAC Tournament Final Round. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Friday, March 6

11:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ ECAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ ECAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Mid-semester notices due. 
Contact: Office of the Registrar

Saturday, March 7

11:00 a.m.Men's Indoor Track.  @ ECAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:00 a.m.Women's Indoor Track.  @ ECAC Championship. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Lacrosse.  @ Wesleyan. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Women's Lacrosse.  @ Wesleyan. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Synchro.  @ East Collegiate Regional. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Baseball.  Spring Break Trip @ Phoenix, AZ. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
*Softball.  Spring Break Trip @ Fort Myers, FL. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz

Sunday, March 8

11:30 a.m.Women's Tennis.  Brevard (NC) @ Hilton Head, SC. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
11:30 a.m.Men's Tennis.  Brevard (NC) @ Hilton Head, SC. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz
1:00 p.m.Synchro.  @ East Collegiate Regional. 
Web link. Contact: Scott Dietz