Wheaton College Massachusetts

Music Colloquium—2023 Senior Majors' Presentations
2023-04-28 10:30 (America/New_York) | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Graduating music majors present on individual research projects conducted as part of the senior seminar taught this year by Professor Ann Sears.

Academic Festival 2023
2023-04-28 11:30 - 15:00 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
On Friday, April 28 we will highlight our students’ work in the 2023 Academic Festival. This one-day festival will include a 3-minute elevator pitch competition, a poster session and tables that could highlight other types of work, and a reception that will bring students, faculty and staff together to play with ideas and celebrate their intellectual and creative pursuits.

French Table
2023-04-28 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-05-03 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-05-05 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-05-10 12:40 - 13:40, 2023-05-12 12:40 - 13:40 | Emerson Dining Room
Come one Come All !
WHEN: Wednesdays/ Fridays
TIME: 12:40-1:40 p.m.
WHO: Anyone wanting to practice their French skills are welcome
WHERE: Emerson dining hall, look for the French flag!
CONTACT US: Email with questions or comments:

place_alexandra@wheatoncollege.edu

Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony
2023-04-28 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Wheaton’s largest wind ensemble performs its spring concert under the direction of Associate Professor Earl Raney, . Suggested donation $5.

2023 Senior Art Exhibition—(dis)connect: a moment in time
2023-04-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-04 13:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-06 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
This annual capstone exhibition highlights the work of Wheaton’s senior visual art and design majors.

Wheaton Chorale & Chamber Singers
2023-04-30 19:30 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The ensembles, under the direction of Visiting Assistant Professor Alexandra Lutkevich, present a concert of works with orchestra, featuring visiting artist conductor Christopher Lowrey and soloists from Ensemble Altera: Clare Brussel, Andrew Brown, and Michael Garrepy. Suggested donation $10.

Student Recitals
2023-05-02 17:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Gifted student performers demonstrate mastery in voice, violin, cello, piano and other instruments.

Phat Police
2023-05-02 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
Contemporary music ensemble, Phat Police present a program of music chosen and arranged by the students under the leadership of Assistant Professor, Jeff Cashen.

Apartment Searching 101 with Audrey Spina
2023-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Whether you have secured a job or internship for the summer (and beyond), join Assistant Director, Audrey Spina ’17, who will review strategies for finding housing for your next step. We will review an introduction to budgeting your income, familiarize you with your future pay-stub, and make you aware of the apartment rental process.

Jazz Band
2023-05-03 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Band, under the direction of Assistant Professor Jeff Cashen, performs a mix of American music ranging from jazz to rhythm and blues to rock.

AmeriCorps Vista Table
2023-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Balfour-Hood – Hood Cafe Landing, Norton, 02766, United States
The AmeriCorps VISTA program is a year-long program in service of alleviating poverty by helping local organizations expand their capacity to make change. The AmeriCorps VISTA clinic is currently seeking new individuals to take on several VISTA positions. These opportunities are perfect for graduating seniors.

Honors Convocation 2023
2023-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Please join President Michaele Whelan, Provost Touba Ghadessi and Dean of Students Darnell Parker for the college’s annual celebration of academic accomplishment.
Professor Francisco Fernández de Alba
Departmental and College awards will be presented to students who have distinguished themselves as scholars and academic citizens of Wheaton College. Senior Class President Caylynn Watson-Fields ’23 will present the Faculty Appreciation Award and Provost Touba Ghadessi will announce the recipient of this year’s endowed honorary chair, Jane E. Ruby Chair in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Professor of Hispanic Studies Francisco Fernández de Alba will deliver the keynote address titled “On the Lasting Value of a Good Book”.
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 front of Knapton Hall and students in front of the Chapel. (Inclement weather: Faculty will line up in the lower level of the Chapel and students will line up in Balfour-Hood).
Join us for a campus BBQ on the Dimple immediately following the ceremony. The event 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. We hope you can join us for this special academic tradition.
Learn more about Honors Convocation

Great Woods Symphony Orchestra presents American Expressions
2023-05-07 16:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The 60-piece Orchestra presents a concert celebrating the diversity of American orchestral music with works by:
Margaret Bonds: The Montgomery Variations
Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings
Josh Rodriguez: Vamos¡ (World Premiere)
John Williams: Empire Strikes Back Medley
Donizetti: “Una furtiva lagrima” from L’elisir d’amore featuring Natan Chalem ’23, Concerto-Aria Competition Winner
Suggested donation $5.

Student Film Screening
2023-05-09 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Students enrolled in film and animation classes will share their work.

I am Made of Stories
2023-05-11 19:30, 2023-05-12 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
written & directed by Morgaine Kmen
This senior thesis performance centered around a collection of moments from her life pieces together her personal story. This original work explores the importance of storytelling through art and beyond and an ensemble of actors, music, dance, and visual art to tell her story through theatrical performance. Free tickets via the Box Office. Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, 7:30 p.m.

Reunion Weekend
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-21 | Wheaton College, 26 E Main Street, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
We look forward to welcoming our 3s, 8s, and the Class of 2021 back to campus to celebrate Reunion. Reconnect with classmates and take part in our traditional Commencement and Reunion events planned for the weekend.
Schedule of events

Light the Way
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-30 23:59 | MA
In recognition of the 100th Anniversary of Wheaton’s Candle Light Ceremony, eight engaged volunteers and loyal leadership donors have issued the Light the Way Challenge . When the Wheaton community joins together and raises at least $1.25M before June 30th, 2023, the challengers have collectively agreed to contribute $350,000 to the Wheaton Fund.
Give today!

New England Revolution Game
2023-06-23 19:30 - 22:00 | Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, 02035, United States
Join Wheaton College at the New England Revolution game vs. Inter Miami CF on June 10th. Tickets are in section 130, rows 24 and 25 and are available on a first come, first served basis. There will also be the opportunity to take a group photo on the field following the game.
Register today!

Fairfield County Social Gathering
2023-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | JB Percival Craft Cocktail Bar and Lounge, 63 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, United States
Join other Fairfield County alumni at JB Percival Craft Cocktail Bar and Lounge on Thursday, July 13th for a fun, social gathering. Encourage a classmate of yours to join as well!
Light bites will be provided and a Wheaton representative will be there to provide an update on happenings on campus.
The event is limited to 35 people. Registration closes Friday, July 7.
Register here

Class of 1986 Mini Reunion
2023-07-15 - 2023-07-16 | Stowe, Vt
The Class of 1986 is gathering for a mini reunion July 15-16, 2023 in Stowe, Vt! While in Stowe, classmates will be able to enjoy hiking biking, the mountains, beautiful views, farm to table food as well as local wines, brews, and ciders.
’86 classmates interested in attending should reach out to Pam Litchfield at phlitchfield@gmail.com .
