What's New on the Wellesley CWIS? Spring 1999 Student Organizations by Caitlin Augusta '99 Amnesty International Wellesley's chapter of Amnesty international is dedicated to the cause of political freedom throughout the world and to fighting to influence governments or organizations engaged in behavior which denies individual rights. The site allows you to sign up to join Amnesty, to read about Amnesty's history, here and around the world, and to learn about Amnesty's ongoing campaigns and the individual's place in them. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/amnesty/aiindex.html Bates Hall See a piece of Wellesley history and explore the Bates Hall website. The site describes the past and present history of the dorm including some antique photographs. Other highlights of the site are the dorm traditions section which mentions Thursday night ER with the head of house and the Wonderful Women's Weekend held every spring for dorm residents. And if you're thinking of living in Bates next year be sure to check out the graphic tour of the dorm including rooms, facilities, and dining. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/bates/index.html BestBuddies Wellesley's chapter of the national organization, BestBuddies, attempts to enhance the lives of those suffering with mental retardation. The website describes the rewards of the partnership of college students and mentally retarded individuals. In the website, you can meet the members, find out how to become a bestbuddy yourself, see photographs and a calendar of events and read about the origins of the national organization. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/bestbuddies/welcome.html Generasians The revised Generasians site describes Wellesley's very own Asian/Asian American magazine, and even includes the Fall 1998 issue for perusal. The website also provides information on submitting material for publication, subscribing to the magazine and becoming a member. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/generasians/index.html Hillel The Wellesley Hillel site has something to appeal to everyone. Tired of millennium talk? Then check out today's Hebrew date. Interested in on-campus Hillel events or in regional Hillel chapters? Then look no further. And be sure to follow some of the links to sites such as "Jewish humor," "Israeli music" or the Jewish studies program here at Wellesley. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/hillel/home.html Legenda While the Legenda website sports fast-moving graphics and information on all aspects of yearbook production and subscription, the highlight of the page has to be its gallery of photos which includes famous alums, professors, students and events. Don't miss President Chapman's yearbook photo! http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/legenda/index1.html Mezcla Mezcla, Wellesley's organization dedicated to the promotion and appreciation of Latino/a culture, has an active website (And I don't just mean the moving graphics!) Have a peek at Mezcla's history in photographs, meet its advisor and check out such activities as the celebration of El dia de los muertos every November 1st. Be sure to browse the busy calendar of events including dancing lessons, poetry readings and the conference on Latinos in the millennium. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/mezcla/mezclahome.html Pomeroy Hall Poke around in the new Pomeroy Hall website and discover the dorm's wealth of facilities and traditions. For those considering living in Pomeroy next year, take a graphical tour of the dorm and find out if its famed blue room really is blue! Read about Pomeroy's cuisine, its new airhockey table and its 80s party. And don't miss Pom Springs, its spring dorm talent show! http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/pomeroy/home.html Sexual Health Educators (SHE) The SHE website is a wonderful resource for Wellesley women, including names of the members, the organization's mission statement and links to useful women's health resources. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/she/home.html Table Tennis Club Serve yourself up some amusement and check out Wellesley's Table Tennis site. The page includes club info and some additional links of note. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/tabletennis/index.html Web of Species If you've been spending too much time in your dorm room or office lately, then check out the wonderful Web of Species website and find out what's living or growing outside your window. This website, chock full of information about Wellesley flora and fauna, supplies scads of pictures, quotes from literature and tips on spotting or identifying your favorite wildlife. Anticipate spring by taking the graphic nature tour of the campus then take a walk by Lake Waban and try to spot the illusive beaver or another natural wonder in our scenic location. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/web/ Wellesley Asian Alliance The Wellesley Asian Alliance functions as a forum for understanding Asian/Asian American issues and is made up of Wellesley faculty, administrators, staff and students. Visit the page and uncover a list of Wellesley Asian Alliance's events and resources as well as links to other related sites of note. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/waa/index.html Wellesley's Chapter of the United Nations' High Commissioner for Refugees This website portrays Wellesley College's chapter of the international organization dedicated to preserving the rights of refugees worldwide as well as ensuring international standards for human dignity. Highlights of this site include descriptions of the Bosnian and Kosovo panels as well as information on the 1999 International Conference. Information on becoming a member is also provided. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/homepage/unhcr/unhcrframe.html Women in American Political Activism Conference This website is your direct route to information on the conference including a schedule of events, and information on attending the conference. Don't forget to browse the links in the schedule which give biographical information on the renowned speakers of the conference. http://www.wellesley.edu/Activities/Events/WAPA/ For a history of these listings, go to the Wellesley CWIS What's New Archives. Webmaster - - webmaster@wellesley.edu Information Services Date Created: March 8, 1998 Last Modified: March 10, 2000 Page Expires: December 31, 2000