Wheaton College Massachusetts

Family and Friends Weekend 2024
2024-10-04, 2024-10-05, 2024-10-06 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Save the dates!
We’re looking forward to celebrating Family and Friends Weekend in conjunction with Wheaton’s Alumni Fall Fest October 4-6, 2024.
These two events will be combined to provide our alumni, students, families, and friends with an all-encompassing weekend of Wheaton activity and connection. We hope you are able to join us!
Please check back later in the summer for program details and registration information.

Experiential Learning Showcase
2024-10-04 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Filene Center, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Explore innovative work from a wide range of fields and disciplines, engage with current Wheaton students, and see firsthand how experiential learning is shaping the next generation of young professionals.

Whims 75th Anniversary Concert
2024-10-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join us for a special a cappella concert as we mark the 75th anniversary of the Whims! This milestone event promises an extraordinary evening of vocal brilliance, showcasing tradition and innovation. From timeless classics to contemporary favorites, Whims alumni and students will enchant you with their extraordinary harmonies and dynamic arrangements.

5 Minute Play Festival
2024-10-05 21:00 - 22:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Experimental Theatre, Norton, 02766, United States
Original five-minute plays—written, directed, and performed by Wheaton students—are showcased in our biannual festival.

Peer Grief Facilitated Gallery Tour
2024-10-06 13:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join us for a tour of our current exhibition Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories Massachusetts INTO LIGHT Project currently on display in the Beard & Weil Galleries. This special tour is open to anyone.

Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories - INTO LIGHT Massachusetts
2024-10-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories
Massachusetts INTO LIGHT Project Exhibition
August 27–November 8, 2024 / Opening reception: Saturday, September 14, 2024 1-3pm
Wheaton College haves partnered with the national non-profit the INTO LIGHT Project to create an exhibition of graphite portraits, personal items, and written narratives of 40 Massachusetts residents who have died of drug overdose or poisoning. The INTO LIGHT Project is working to organize an exhibition like this in every state.
Our goal is to help destigmatize overdose and substance use disorder and to open up the conversation about the opioid epidemic. The exhibition brings together medicine, mental health, public health, and visual and creative arts. We are using art to connect, humanize, and heal.
INTO LIGHT Project is national non-profit that creates exhibitions with portraits and stories of people who have died from the disease of drug addiction in each state. Their mission is to change the conversation about drug addiction through the power of art and storytelling. Wheaton College is the host of the Massachusetts exhibition. The people honored in this exhibition are from eleven Massachusetts counties and range in age from 18-39. We seek to eliminate the stigma surrounding substance use disorder and to address the misconception that people with addiction are to blame for their illness. Through portraiture and storytelling, the Into Light Project offers healing and hope and create meaningful dialogue about substance use disorder.
Exhibition Details
Beard and Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Art
Dates: August 27–November 8, 2024
Hours: Tu-Sa 1-5pm; Th 1-8pm; Su 10-5pm

Talk with author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka
2024-10-08 18:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
In connection with the exhibition Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories in the Beard + Weil Galleries, author/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka will share his graphic novel, Hey, Kiddo, a profoundly important graphic memoir about growing up in a family grappling with addiction and finding the art that helps you survive.

AI, Artists, and the Future of Images—Presented by the Wheaton Institute for Interdisciplinary Humanities (WIIH)
2024-10-09 15:30 | MA
Vincent Warne, (writer, artist, and current Managing Editor of the Millennium Film Journal whose work concerns the history and future of film and the moving image), gives an introduction to Vilém Flusser, and thoughts on AI art. More than any other medium, AI text-to-image synthesis lays bare the truth that all art is really curation. An artist absorbs influences from the world—from experiences, memories, other artworks—and synthesizes them into a new form via a medium. AI images work in the same way.

Location TBD.

Readings by the Writers: Stella Corso & Leah Nieboer
2024-10-10 17:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – May Room, Norton, MA, 02766
Poets and co-hosts of the podcast The Ritter read from their work, discuss their decision to enroll the podcast in a VC Accelerator, and how they’ve been translating their academic training into a marketable foundation for running their podcast. A brief Q&A session will be included in this event.

Wheaton in Boston
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Night Shift Brewing, 1 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Join Wheaton for an exciting event at Night Shift Brewing Lovejoy Wharf , where alumni from all classes can come together to reconnect, socialize, and network! This event is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow Wheaton graduates living in the Boston area, share memories, and make new connections in a relaxed, informal setting.
Whether you’re looking to expand your professional network, catch up with old friends, or simply enjoy a night out with the Wheaton community, this event has something for everyone.
The cost is $10 per person and includes delicious appetizers and a drink ticket. Expect lively conversation and a vibrant atmosphere as we celebrate our shared Wheaton experience in the heart of Boston!
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Afro-Latin Dance with The Haus of Glitter
2024-10-17 19:00 | Balfour-Hood – Ellison Dance Studio, Norton, 02766, United States
Open to all levels, beginner dancer to advanced. The Haus of Glitter Dance Company specializes in activist dance lineages that come from Africa and Latin America. Explore (Queer) Afro-Latinx dance forms like Vogue, Hip Hop, Merengue, Bachata and traditional Mande West African Dance as embodied history, civil rights advocacy, gender affirming care and community wellness practice. Come ready to move your hips, get low, and strut the runway to explore the transformative power of these cultural traditions.

Inaugural Celebration of Wheaton's Entrepreneurship Wednesdays
2024-10-23 17:00 - 18:30 | MA
The theme for the inaugural celebration of Wheaton’s Entrepreneurship Wedensdays is “Student Entrepreneurship in the AI Era.”
Speakers: Dr. Tammi Redd, associate professor of entrepreneurship and social innovation, Jeorg Blumtritt, professor of practice of digital media, researcher and entrepreneur; and Kellie Kackisey, visiting assistant professor of Business.
Live music by Nadia Alves & band; magic by Jonas Cohen ’28
Student Moderators: Jackie Murillo ’25, Loic Ebelle ’27 and Leah Keating ’25; Faculty Host: Dr. Ellie Paris-Miranda, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and Director of Entrepreneurship and Co-working Space.
Wheaton’s Entrepreneurship Wednesdays is a campus-wide weekly initiative that aims to engage students from all majors, along with faculty, staff, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, through a variety of programs, lecture series, workshops, events, and resources that cover a wide range of topics on entrepreneurship, business education, career development, and beyond to support students’ academic success.

The Artistic Merits of Automated Statistics—Presented by the Wheaton Institute for Interdisciplinary Humanities (WIIH)
2024-10-23 20:15 | Virtual
Futurist Bruce Sterling will critically examine the past, present, and future state of Artificial Intelligence. “AI is not entrepreneurial in spirit, it is not exciting, cutting edge start up innovation. AI is big tech oligarchy.”
Bruce Sterling is a writer, journalist, design philosopher and futurist. He has written a dozen science fiction novels and many short stories for which he earned several Hugo awards and other prizes. As a writer, as well as an editor of anthologies like MIT Technology Review’s Twelve Tomorrows, Bruce has been playing a main role in shaping the genre of cyberpunk.

Wheaton in NYC
2024-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | MA
The Tri-State Alumni Committee is inviting you to an exciting evening at Albert’s Bar, where Wheaton College alumni from all class years can come together to reconnect, socialize, and network! This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow Wheaton graduates living in the NYC area, reminisce about your time at Wheaton, and build new connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re hoping to grow your professional network, catch up with old friends, or simply enjoy a night out with the Wheaton community, there’s something for everyone.
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GEORGE
2024-10-24 19:30 | Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts
Join us for an evening-length live concert featuring John Hollenbeck, Sarah Rossy, Anna Webber, and Chiquita Magic as they combine experimental jazz, ambient electronics, synth pop music and more.

Peer Grief Support Groups
2024-10-27 11:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
In conjunction with Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories Massachusetts INTO LIGHT Project currently on display in the Beard & Weil Galleries, this special peer grief support group is open to anyone 18+ who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

Wheaton in DC
2024-10-29 18:00 - 21:00 | BlueJacket Brewery, 300 Tingey St SE #160, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Join Wheaton for a fun evening at BlueJacket Brewery, where alumni from all class years can come together to reconnect, socialize, and network! This event is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow Wheaton graduates living in the DC area, reminisce about your time at Wheaton, and build new connections in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Whether you’re hoping to grow your professional network, catch up with old friends, or simply enjoy a fun night out with the Wheaton community, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy lively conversations, delicious appetizers, and a vibrant ambiance as we celebrate our shared Wheaton experience.
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Greater Boston Wheaton Club BOO! Walking Tour
2024-10-30 18:15 - 19:45 | Park Street MBTA Station, Park Street and Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
The Greater Boston Wheaton Club invites you to Beacon Hill with a BOO! exclusive walking tour!
There is no better place than Beacon Hill to walk to the dark side. On the BOO! tour, you will hear stories that shed a new light on this quiet residential neighborhood – murder and mayhem lurk just below the surface. This tour is only offered once a year and highlights the Hill’s dark legacy of mystery and murder. Visit the home of the infamous Dr. George Parkman and learn what happened to his dismembered body. Learn the names and stories of Boston women hung for witchcraft. This tour is being led by Jennifer Bradley ’92 who will take you through the dark alleys and show you Beacon Hill as you have never experienced it before!
The tour starts at the Park Street MBTA station, at the corner of Park and Tremont Street and is rain or shine.
Distance: 0.94 miles, uneven surfaces and significant inclines.
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Jay Goodman Political Series Part 2
2024-10-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join the Alumni Relations Office virtually as we sit down with Gabe Amo ’10, Member of the House of Representatives from Rhode Island, for an insightful conversation about his work, journey, experiences, and impact.
This event is our second part of the Jay Goodman Political Series and is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Register here
Part 1 of the Jay Goodman Political Series with Ted Nesi ’07 can be viewed here .
Upcoming: Part 3 of this series will take place in April 2025 – more news to follow.

Lysistrata
2024-10-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-01 19:30 - 22:00, 2024-11-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Written by Aristophanes, adapted by Ellen McGlaughlin, directed by Don Mays
Produced in special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc. (playscripts.com)
Follow Lysistrata, our Athenian heroine, as she creates an…unconventional…movement to end the Peloponnesian War. The women of Greece vow a prohibition in the bedroom until the violence of war has ceased. If the women of Greece refuse to love, will the men refuse to war? This fast-paced, comedic retelling of the classic Aristophanes play brings to light issues society has been discussing for millennia. Will we finally figure out how to make love, not war?

Tickets may be purchased online via the Watson Box Office. $5 student, $10 faculty & staff & seniors, $15 general

Early Education Center Open House
2024-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Early Education Center, 2 Clark Recreation Drive, Norton, MA, 02766
Join us Thursday, November 7, 2024 for our Open House with hours from 10 to 11 a.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. Learn more about the center and get an overview of the carefully designed programs from the director and coordinator of the school.
The school is located on the Wheaton College campus on 2 Clark Recreation Drive, Norton, MA , and parking is available in Lot 1 .
About the Early Education Center
Founded in 1931 as one of the first college-supported nursery schools in the U.S., the Early Education Center at Wheaton College has long been committed to quality preschool education. Each child’s growth and development are guided and nurtured by experienced early childhood educators passionate about learning through play. Our educators understand young children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs and offer students ample opportunities to experiment, discover and grow with joyful curiosity and confidence.
Our school offers half- and full-day programs for students ages three and up to prepare children for the transition to kindergarten—and for a lifetime of learning.

Lost on a Mountain in Maine—Screening and Q&A Session with Director Andrew Kightlinger
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
The film adaptation of Lost on a Mountain in Maine, produced by Sylvester Stallone and set for cinema release in 2024, is based on the inspiring true story of a child surviving the wilderness. Andrew Knightlinger, (a writer/director who was born and raised in Madagascar, and then later South Dakota), will discuss the process of making the film, as well as his experiences navigating the entertainment industry. In addition to Lost on a Mountain in Maine he has written/directed the prairie-set character study Tater Tot & Patton now streaming on all platforms. He is also the recipient of the Slamdance Film Festival Grand Prize for Screenwriting.
