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 (America/New_York) | 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.
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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 .

Boston Red Sox Game
2023-08-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Fenway Park, 4 Jersey Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
You’re invited to join fellow Wheaton alumni, friends, and family at the Boston Red Sox Game on Sunday, August 13, 2023 as they face the Detroit Tigers!
Wheaton is offering discounted tickets for $35 each which are located in the Right Field Grandstand 5, rows 1 & 2. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and are limited to 4 per person.
Tickets are currently sold out, however, you can join the waitlist here.

Boston Red Sox at the Washington Nationals Game
2023-08-16 19:00 - 23:00 | Nationals Park, 1500 S Capitol St SE, Washington, DC, 20003, United States
Join Wheaton alumni, friends, and family at the Washington Nationals vs. Boston Red Sox Game on Wednesday, August 16 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Tickets are only $35/each (limit 4 per person) and are located in the first two rows of section 109. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
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Summer Preview Day
2023-08-18 08:30 - 12:00 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Preview Days are designed to provide a general overview of the opportunities available at Wheaton College—everything from academics to life on campus. The program includes a look into the Wheaton Curriculum, an interactive student panel, admission and financial aid information, as well as a campus tour.
We hope to see you on campus soon!
Register to attend Friday, August 18, 2023

Active Color Perception; name a color, blind the eye
2023-09-05 17:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
We have boxes of brightly colored pencils, marking pens, hex codes, and seasonal fashions. All of these give us access to color. But could it be that we are not seeing the whole picture in the color choices that are offered to us? The way many of us identify individual colors actually closes us off from the protean nature of color and from our abilities to interact with our color vision. Color is not a thing; it is a relationship between. In this talk, artist Rosy Lamb shares her research into color as a responsive language we all can learn to speak by listening, and by attending to what our eyes see all around us. Her reserach includes a prototype of a digital tool she is developing, which allows users to intuitively build relational colors using a similar methodology to pigment mixing.

In Conversation with Andrea Pelkey ’02
2023-09-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join Andrea Pelkey ’02, a four-time National Emmy award-winning producer for ESPN, for a lively discussion on media, sports, and her days as a Wheaton student-athlete.
Beginning her career on SportsCenter and College GameDay, Andrea quickly excelled in covering breaking news in the field. She spent 14 years on the front-lines, covering some of the biggest news and features in the NFL, NBA, the Women’s Final Four, NASCAR, and events including 6 Super Bowls, the Wells Report, 11 NBA Finals, the NBA Bubble, and the Boston Marathon bombing. She is back in the studio as a Coordinating Producer of the network’s flagship program, the 11 p.m. SportsCenter.
At Wheaton, Andrea played field hockey and worked in the Sports Information Department. She holds a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College.

Music Faculty Recital
2023-09-13 19:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The faculty members in the Department of Music perform as part of the Faculty and Friends Music Series.

Fresh, Fly, Fabulous: 50 Years of Hip Hop Style
2023-09-18 19:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Over the last half century, hip hop has taken over the world. Its beginning is marked by Cindy and Clive Campbell’s (aka DJ Kool Herc) legendary back-to-school party held in the Bronx on August 11, 1973. Since that time, hip hop has spread around the globe, lending its influence to innumerable spaces. Style is one of the most pervasive and visible manifestations of the culture, and twenty- first century fashion, from luxury labels to everyday dress, owes a debt to hip hop. Join Associate Curator Elizabeth Way to discuss her recent exhibition celebrating hip hop style at the Museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Ms. Way will also discuss her curatorial specializations, impactful Black designers in American fashion and the historical evolution of fashion systems rooted in American slavery.

Come Frunch with Us
2023-09-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Emerson Dining Hall – President’s Dining Room, Norton, 02766, United States
Come on Come All!
When: Fridays
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Who: Anyone wanting to practice their French is welcome
Where: Emerson Dining Hall (look for the French flag!)
Please contact Alexandra Place at place_alexandra@wheatoncolleg.edu with questions or comments

Gallery: 2023 Beard & Weil Galleries Artist Residency
2023-09-26 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-28 13:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-30 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-05 13:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
For our inaugural 2023 Artist Residency, the Beard and Weil Galleries will be transformed into a studio workspace for two visiting artists, Bláithín Haddad and Adjua Gargi Nzinga Greaves. Haddad, who graduated from Wheaton in 2019, is working in printmaking and glass sculpture on ideas around immigration, belonging, and parasites. Greaves’ interdisciplinary practice is guided by metaphysics, network science, ethnobotany, and the granular analytics of poetic inquiry. She will be working with poetry, linguistics, and LEGOS this fall.
Drop-In Artist Studio Hours | weekly on Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Collaborative Workshop | October 12, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Closing Reception | October 13, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 1:00 pm–5:00 pm & Thursday 1:00 pm–8:00 pm

World Interaction Design Day
2023-09-26 17:30 - 18:45 | Watson Fine Arts – Ellison Lecture Hall, Norton, MA, 02766
Wheaton alumni designers Michele L’Heureux and Boon Sheridan will be on campus September 26 for World Interaction Design Day , an annual global event by the Interaction Design Association to celebrate interaction design’s ability to improve the human condition.
Michele and Boon will share how interaction design shows up in their current professional work and discuss this year’s theme, Ethics, Equity and Responsibility, with professor of design practice Tania Schlatter.

Welcome to Your City, Boston
2023-09-26 18:15 - 20:15 | Flight Club Boston, 60 Seaport Blvd, Suite 215, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Join Wheaton young alums at Flight Club Boston in the Seaport District for fun with a side of networking on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.
Enjoy fast-paced dart games, bespoke cocktails, and delicious shareable bites! The cost is $10 per person and includes food, games, and one drink ticket.
Space is limited so reserve your spot quickly.
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Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month Keynote Speaker - Yvette Modestin
2023-09-29 14:30 - 15:30 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Please join us for our Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month Keynote Speaker – Yvette Modestin. Yvette is a local award-winning writer, poet, and activist from Colon, Panama, who focuses on shedding light on the Afro-descendant experience in Latin America.

Class of 1986 Mini Reunion in Stowe, VT
2023-09-30 | Stowe, Vt
The Class of 1986 is gathering for another mini reunion Saturday, September 30, 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.
1986 classmates interested in attending should reach out to Pam Litchfield at phlitchfield@gmail.com.

Faculty Research Talk
2023-10-02 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Miranda Yaver , Assistant Professor of Political Science n for an upcoming Faculty Research Talk, Damages Denied: The Impact of ERISA’s Statutory Design on Patients’ Access to Health Care.
Presenters will begin by discussing their topic, and each session will close with a question and answer segment. All presentations are virtual and free and the Zoom link will be sent the day before this discussion.
Despite being written primarily as a pension law, the Employment Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 has come to apply to the majority of employer-sponsored health plans in the United States. However, despite its health care salience, it has a key statutory design feature that limits patients’ ability to access their prescribed care: it precludes damages recovery for those who have been denied health coverage, an insurance practice that is pervasive and increasing. The absence of litigation incentives creates perverse incentives for insurers because it makes it all the more unlikely that patients will be able to obtain legal representation, such that insurers may deny with impunity. Drawing on extant literature on path dependence and on ERISA’s history and implementation, legislative history, and interviews with key congressional staffers, this paper evaluates this statutory design’s persistence across moments of health care reform including the Patients’ Bill of Rights and the Affordable Care Act, and the ways in which this can not only limit patients’ rights upon a coverage denial but exacerbates inequities in the American health care system and reduces health insurer accountability in a manner that can perpetuate the denials themselves.
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Drop-in Artist Studio Hours
2023-10-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States

Hispanic and Latine Heritage Series: A Taste of Columbia
2023-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Balfour-Hood – 1962 Game Room, Norton, 02766, United States
Join us to try Obleas and discover fun facts about the Columbia. This event is presented b Wheaton’s Columbian students.
