Wheaton College Massachusetts

Class of 2020: 100 Days ’til Graduation Event
2020-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Class of 2020, join members of Alumni Relations, Wheaton Fund, Student Alumni Association, and the Senior Class Gift Committee for an event to celebrate 100 Days ’til Graduation in Emerson Dining Hall from 7-9 pm on Thursday, February 6. Food and Drinks will be provided and this event is FREE.
Marco Barbone ’09 & Patty Grundy will present on the Senior Cord Program and how to access and utilize the Alumni Directory, powered by Graduway. The Senior Class Gift Chairs, Karin Dion, Henry Gold, Tariq Martin, Gina Rose Napolitano, and Colleen Sedney will present on the progress the class has made towards their Senior Class Gift campaign.
All Senior Class Gift participants will receive a raffle ticket to get the opportunity to win a
FREE Senior Week Ticket, which will be drawn at the event.
Four easy ways Seniors can donate to the Senior Class Gift prior to the event are:
Online: https://give.evertrue.com/wheatoncollege/senior-class-gift
Venmo: https://venmo.com/WheatonMA
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1279544
Text: Text the word Wheaton to 56512

How to Stop Time: Design Principles for Immersive Storytelling
2020-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Discovery Center – Hindle Auditorium, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Overwhelmed by endless streams of content, sophisticated audiences are demanding deeper, more powerful experiences. Innovative technologies enable and inspire new forms of stories and participation, but immersion is not a property of technology, it is a product of a great experience. Mike Monello, Co-founder of Campfire and one of the creators of The Blair Witch Project, shares secrets from over 20 years on the frontline of emerging technology and storytelling.

The Senior Scoop
2020-01-31 12:30 - 14:30 | MA
Seniors get free ice cream and learn about career planning, post-graduation resources, and events from Career Services.
Those attending will:

Get to eat free ice cream
Become aware of resources and spring events for seniors from Career Services.
Meet Maggie Becker, whose role is to support seniors in post-graduation planning.
Gain awareness of the breadth of Handshake.

Discussion of Greta Gerwig’s new Little Women movie
2020-01-31 12:30 - 13:30 | Emerson Dining Hall – President’s Dining Room, Norton, 02766, United States

Gallery Opening: a nerve is not a nerve but a bundle of fibers
2020-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts
a nerve is not a nerve but a bundle of fibers showcases seven contemporary artists, Caroline Wells Chandler , Pilar Sans Coover , Gabrielle Ferreira , Sean Paul Gallegos , Sarah E. Jenkins , Saberah Malik , and Sarah Zapata , all of whom are working with textiles in innovative ways. Though textiles are often thought of as decorative or functional, the artists in this exhibition address complex ideas of identity and cultural history with large-scale crochet, narrative embroidery, deconstructed sneakers, public sewing circles, and traditional dyeing and weaving.

Jumpstart Your Job and Internship Search Workshop Series
2020-01-30 17:00 - 18:00, 2020-01-29 17:00 - 18:00, 2020-01-28 17:00 - 18:00, 2020-01-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Meneely – 105
This week is Career Services’ Jumpstart Your Job and Internship Search workshop series!
Each evening from Monday, January 27th to Thursday, January 30th, 5:00 – 6:00pm in Meneely 105, join Career Services for a different workshop to help get your job or internship search off to a strong start!
Workshops are open to all class years. Session descriptions can be found under the Events tab on Handshake.
Monday, January 27th: Finding Jobs and Internships
Tuesday, January 28th: Write the Resume, Get the Job
Wednesday, January 29th: All About Interviewing
Thursday, January 30th: LinkedIn and Networking for Professional Success

The Holocaust, Anti-Semitism, and Hate Crimes Today
2020-01-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Mary Lyon Hall – Holman Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Join special guest speaker, Dr. Alexandra Herzog, Assistant Director of the American Jewish Council of New England along with a panel of Wheaton faculty in remembering the tragedy of the Holocaust as well as recognizing its lasting impact. Hear from the panel as well as SMART coordinator Cheylsea Federle on how we can stand up to anti-semitism, and hate crimes in all their forms. The program will be followed by a brief reception in the May Room.

38th Annual Sociology and Anthropology Senior Research Symposium
2020-01-29 - 2020-01-30 | Mary Lyon Hall – Woolley Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH
• 2:00: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS & CHANGE
• 3:30: NAVIGATING INSTITUTIONS
• 5:30: KEYNOTE SPEAKER CINZIA SOLARI, PH.D.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH
• 9:30: HEALTH
• 11:00: IDENTITIES & ATTITUDES
• 1:00: SPORT & EDUCATION
• 2:15: SOCIALIZATION
• 3:30: SOCIAL REPRODUCTION & CHANGE
OPEN TO PUBLIC – MARY LYON HALL – WOOLEY ROOM

Dance Company Auditions
2020-01-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Balfour-Hood – Ellison Dance Studio, Norton, 02766, United States
Are you interested in jazz, ballet, and modern dance? Audition for the Wheaton College Dance Company. There will be a warmup with our modern teacher then you will be taught a combination. Please wear clothes that you are able to dance in.

Counseling Center Open House!
2020-01-21 13:30 - 16:30 | All Campus, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA, 02766, United States
Welcome back to campus all! Counseling and Health Services hopes you had a restful and peaceful winter break. The Counseling Center invites you to stop by, take a tour, and meet our team at our Open House on Tuesday, 1/21/20, from 1:30-4:30. We will have some warm drinks and snacks available. We look forward to seeing you there!

Gallery Opening: 2020 Senior Visual Art Majors’ Exhibition
2019-12-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Haas Concourse and Lobby, Watson Fine Arts

In the Weeds: Art and the Natural World
2019-12-12 13:00 - 20:00, 2019-12-11 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-06 13:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
In the Weeds: Art and the Natural World showcases six artists who are examining the complicated relationship between humans and the environment. Many of these artists bridge art and science to bring to life processes that may otherwise elude the general public. Through seed collecting, camouflage, performance, video, and artists’ books, artists Kwang Choi , Rachel Frank , Jenny Kendler , Next Epoch Seed Library (a collaboration between Ellie Irons and Anne Percoco), and Tammy Nguyen consider issues of rewilding and human influence on the natural world.
The exhibition runs October 23—December 12, 2019
Image: Rachel Frank

Nutrition Counseling
2019-12-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2019-12-11 11:00 - 14:00 | MA
Nutrition counseling sessions are available on-campus with nutritionist, Gretchen Stalters.
WHAT: If you’re looking for advice on losing weight, have a particular medical-nutrition issue, or just want to learn to eat healthier, nutritionist, Gretchen, will provide you with ideas on how to improve your lifestyle.
HOW: To schedule an on-campus appointment, please contact Gretchen directly at 508-622-0813 or gretchenstalters@gmail.com. Nutritional counseling sessions are by appointment only.
WHEN: On-campus appointments are available weekdays during the semester. Please call Gretchen at 508-622-0813 for more information.
COST: Most insurance plans will cover nutritional counseling visits (contact your health insurance customer service representative to confirm coverage). To discuss health insurance coverage questions, contact Gretchen at gretchenstalters@gmail.com.
ACCEPTED INSURANCE PLANS: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tufts, Harvard, United Health, Cigna, Aetna, Neighborhood Health, and First Health Network.
Gretchen received her B.S. in Nutrition from The University of Connecticut and M.S. in Health Administration from Long Island University. She has years of experience working in hospitals and in private practice with children, teens, and adults.

Student Film Screening
2019-12-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
A curated selection of student work from Production I and II, Introduction to Animation and Animation II will be showcased in this end-of-semester screening.
Please note: The location of the screening has been changed from Ellison Lecture to Weber Theatre

Holiday Vespers Concert
2019-12-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Cole Memorial Chapel, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Wheaton Chorale, under the direction of Professor of Music Tim Harbold, continues a Wheaton tradition, singing carols and other music from a wide variety of cultures and traditions. The concert is free to the public, but donations are gratefully accepted. Suggested donation $10.

Great Woods Symphony Orchestra presents Dance Mix!
2019-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The 60-piece GWSO performs dance music from around the world, featuring selections from Stravinsky’s Firebird; Respighi’s Ancient Airsand Dances Suite No 2; Melanie Bonis’ Suite en forme de valses; and African-American composer William Grant Still’s Danzas da Panama. Charlotte Chuen, Class of 2020, also performs Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. Suggested donation $5.

Winter Celebration for Wind Symphony
2019-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Watson Fine Arts – Weber Theatre, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
The Southeastern Massachusetts Wind Symphony, under the direction of Associate Professor Earl Raney, presents works by Prokofiev, Milhaud, Gould, Hindemith, plus seasonal favorites. Suggested donation $5.

Business Management Sr Seminar Research Fair
2019-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Mars Center – Davis Spencer Cafe
Please stop by to meet Management Faculty and see what Sr. Business Majors have been doing this Semester.

Therapy Dogs Coming to Campus!!
2019-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Pine Hall – Conference Room, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
PAWS for self-care! Ready for some snuggles with some adorable furry friends? Counseling and Health Services is excited to partner with two local organizations to bring therapy dogs back to campus! Please take a moment to come join us in the Pine Hall Conference Room and spend some time with cute and adorable therapy dogs. This is a great opportunity to take a break and practice self-care! We hope you can join us.

Annual Holiday Fair
2019-12-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Balfour-Hood Campus Center, Norton, MA, 02766
Please join us for this Wheaton tradition! A selection of crafters and vendors, including Wheaton community members will offer unique gift ideas. There will also be two raffles benefiting Wheaton’s community service group CIVIC.

Free, Confidential HIV & STD Testing
2019-12-06 09:15 - 12:15 | MA
GET YOURSELF TESTED!
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HIV & STD TESTING
by Taunton Family Planning
By appointment only – call Cynthia at 508-286-8210
Appointments available from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM
Held at Norton Medical Center

Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Testing (urine)
Rapid HIV Testing (finger stick)
Pregnancy Testing

For more information and/or to schedule an appointment, contact:
Cynthia Maricle, Assoc. Dir., Student Health Services,
at 508-286-8210 or maricle_cynthia@wheatoncollege.edu.
Confidential testing is also available at Norton Medical Center
M – F by appointment only.
All charges are submitted to your insurance. Self-pay options are available, as well.
Please contact Cynthia at 508-286-8210 to schedule an appointment
or for more information.

Gallery Decorating Party
2019-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Watson Fine Arts – Beard and Weil Galleries, Norton, MA, 02766, United States
We are decorating the windows of the Beard and Weil Galleries for winter. Stop by to make paper snowflakes, sip on hot chocolate, and listen to some holiday classics. All are welcome.
Bring your own scissors!
Thursday, December 5th, 6-8pm at the Beard and Weil.
