September 2008 |
Thursday, September 4 |
| 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Study Abroad Welcome Back Dinner. For students who studied abroad during the spring 2008 semester. RSVP to globaled@wheatoncollege.edu. Faculty Dining |
Friday, September 5 |
| * | Last day to obtain instructor's signature to enroll in a course on an audit basis. |
| * | Registration period ends. Late fee charged to add a course after this date. |
Tuesday, September 9 |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | General Study Abroad Info Session. Learn about all of Wheaton's study abroad programs and the process to apply for this life-changing experience. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. 1962 Room, Balfour-Hood |
Wednesday, September 10 |
| 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | South Africa and Botswana Trip Info Session. Come learn about ''Witnessing Africanness,'' a faculty-led program to South Africa and Botswana to take place over January '09 break. Open to all students. Meneely 102 |
Thursday, September 11 |
| 7:00 p.m. | LGBTQA Student and Allies Dessert. Join us for an evening of conversation and tasty treats. Participate in the open mic and visit Wheaton's first LGBTQA-themed house, Spectrum. All LGBTQA students, alumnae/i, staff, faculty and their allies are welcome. Lyons Den Coffeehouse |
Friday, September 12 |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Taking the Next Step: Building Our Science Community. Students interested in sciences, come hear about resources and opportunities just for you. Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning |
| 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Renaissance House Open House. Please come show your support for Wheaton's women of color residence, and meet the new house member of 2008-2009. Lindens House, 25 Pine Street |
Friday, September 19 |
| 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Study Abroad Fair. Come and learn about Wheaton's study abroad program affiliations and get your questions answered. Meet representatives from many of these programs who can give you specific information. Atrium, Balfour-Hood. |
| 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | Study Abroad Fair. Come and meet representatives of Wheaton's study abroad programs from around the globe. This is a chance to get your specific program-related questions answered. Atrium, Balfour-Hood |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Time Management Workshop. Juggling classes, labs, reading, papers, work, class and sports isn't easy. Let's work together to find a good balance. Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning |
| 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Graduate School Workshop for Seniors. Whether you plan to attend next year or in a few years, we'll provide you with helpful tools to assist you in the graduate school process. Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning |
| * | Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. |
Friday, September 26 |
| 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Women's Lunches. Join us for a chance to meet and interact with women students, staff and faculty and discuss the issues that impact our community. Let's strengthen our community together! Marshall Center for Intercultural Learning |
October 2008 |
Tuesday, October 7 |
| 7:00 p.m. | Women and Photography in South Africa. Lecture by Penny Siopis, professor of fine arts at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts |
Monday, October 13 |
| * | October Break. No classes October 13-14. |
Wednesday, October 15 |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes resume. |
Friday, October 17 |
| 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 |
| * | Mid-semester notices due. |
| * | 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. |
Saturday, October 18 |
| * | Homecoming Weekend 2008. Alumnae/i, parents, families and their students enjoy a fun-filled campus weekend. Watch for more information in August. |
Sunday, October 19 |
| * | 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. |
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. |
| * | Last day to submit a Self-Initiated Connection proposal. if the student is enrolled in the last course of the Connection this semester. |
| * | Last day to drop a course without record. |
November 2008 |
Monday, November 3 |
| * | Advisor Appointments. November 3-7. |
| * | Wheaton Foundation Grants Application Deadline. Applications for student funding are due in the Kollett Center, Room 201A Second Floor. |
Monday, November 10 |
| 8:00 a.m. | Course selection for Spring 2009 semester. November 10-14. |
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 |
Wednesday, November 26 |
| * | Thanksgiving Recess. No classes November 26-30. |
December 2008 |
Monday, December 1 |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes resume. |
Friday, December 5 |
| * | Classes end. |
Saturday, December 6 |
| * | Review Period. December 6-7. |
Monday, December 8 |
| * | Final Examinations. December 8-13. |
January 2009 |
Sunday, January 18 |
| * | Sophomore Class Half-Time. Sophomores return to campus for the half-time program. |
| * | New Student Orientation: January 18-20. |
Wednesday, January 21 |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes begin. |
| 8:30 p.m. | Add/Drop/Audit period begins. |
| * | Pass/Grade/Fail option begins. |
Thursday, January 29 |
| * | Last day to obtain instructor's signature to enroll in a course for an audit basis. |
| * | Registration period ends. Late fee charged to add a course after this date. |
February 2009 |
Friday, February 13 |
| * | Last day to declare a course Pass/Grade/Fail. |
March 2009 |
Friday, March 6 |
| * | Mid-semester notices due. |
Monday, March 9 |
| * | Spring Break. No classes March 9-13. |
Monday, March 16 |
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes resume. |
Friday, March 20 |
| * | Last day to submit a Self-initiated Connection proposal. If the student is enrolled in the last course of the Connection this semester. |
| * | Last day to drop a course without record. |
Monday, March 30 |
| * | Advisor Appointments. March 30 - April 3. |
April 2009 |
Monday, April 6 |
| 8:00 a.m. | Course selection for Fall 2009 semester. April 6-10. |
May 2009 |
Friday, May 1 |
| * | Classes end. |
Saturday, May 2 |
| * | Review period. May 2-3. |
Monday, May 4 |
| * | Final Examinations. May 4-9. |
Saturday, May 16 |
| * | Commencement. |
