Programming and Events Archive

A Day to Make a Difference
September 9, 2000
In honor of the College's 125th Anniversary and its commitment to community service, the Alumnae Association designated September 9, 2000 as a day to make a difference. Wellesley's mission is to educate women who will make a difference in the world. On this day, alumnae gathered with fellow graduates, with family and friends, or as individuals, to volunteer in a community service project. http://www.wellesley.edu/Alum/Special_Programs/125th/index.html

Afternoon of Poetry
with David Ferry and Robert Pinsky
Sunday, September 24, 2000
Jewett Auditorium
2:30 p.m. refreshments
3:00 p.m. poetry reading and comments
4:15 p.m. book signing
For more information visit the Friends of the Library website at
http://www.wellesley.edu/Library/Fr-news/11Fall2000/friends11.html#ToC2

Our Stake in Trade Policy
A lecture by Ambassador Susan Esserman '74
Tuesday evening, September 26, 2000 7:30 p.m.
Jewett Auditorium

Susan Esserman is Deputy United States Trade Representative with the rank of ambassador. She was appointed to this position by President Clinton and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate. Her portfolio encompasses the development of trade policy and negotiations in the World Trade Organization and other multilateral forums, as well as Europe, Russia and the newly independent states of the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and Africa.

Exiles, Builders and Visionaries: Wellesley College and Spain, 125 Years of Synergy
Opening October 4, 6:00 p.m., Davis Museum
Sessions October 5 and 6, 9:00am to 4:30 p.m., Wellesley College Club

This symposium, organized in celebration of Wellesley's 125th anniversary, will bring back some of the most significant professors and artists from the Spanish department. For more information, please visit: http://www.wellesley.edu/Spanish/Symposium.html

Phi Sigma lecture
Thursday evening, October 5, 7 p.m.
Jewett Auditorium

Diana Chapman Walsh, President of Wellesley College, will give a lecture entitled "125 Years of Women's Education: Its Past, Present and Future." A reception will follow in the lobby of Jewett.

Global Perspectives on the Black Woman: Race and Gender in the Age of Globalization
A symposium
December 1-3

Scholars from several nations and institutions across the US will convene at Wellesley College for a three-day onference exploring the impact of globalization on black women around the world.

The conference program and complete schedule can be found at
http://www.wellesley.edu/Africana/news.html

"Killing Us Softly III: Advertising's Image of Women"
A film by Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D.
Thursday, January 4, 2001, 12:30 p.m.
Collins Cinema

Jean Kilbourne is internationally recognized for her pioneering work on alcohol and tobacco advertising and the image of women in advertising. This updated and award-winning film offers a new generation of viewers the chance to share her uniquely empowering critique of advertising's image of women. Presented as part of the Wellesley Centers for Women Luncheon Seminar Series.

Highlights from Wellesley's Past
An archival exhibit
Now through February 9, 2001
Clapp Library, main floor

An exhibition of facsimiles of photos and documents from Archives. The exhibit touches on significant moments and interesting changes that have taken place at Wellesley.

125 Years of Athletics at Wellesley College
An ongoing archival exhibit
Clapp Library, main floor

A sampling of sports at Wellesley and how they have evolved over the years.

Susan V.G. Pinto, Office of Public Information
Date Created: July 14, 2000
Last Modified: March 20, 2001