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stages new england premiere of joan of arc
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features books in the making
political columnist arianna huffington to speak nov.
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Videoconferencing now available at Clapp Library
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wellesley stages new england premiere of joan of arc
Joan of Arc is an intimate, powerful new musical which breaks through legend to bring the audience face to face with a living, breathing teenage girl. Set during the last year of JoanÕs life, the musical explores her strength, courage, visions and voices, and her final dark night of the soul. The show makes its New England premiere at Wellesley Wednesday, Nov. 8, with performances through the weekend.
The book and lyrics are by award-winning Gloucester playwright, Laura Harrington, and the music is by Tony Award nominated composer, Mel Marvin. Nora Hussey, WellesleyÕs Director of Theatre Studies, directs the production, marking her third time working with the playwright. In April 1999, six Wellesley students performed HarringtonÕs 10-minute piece Flag Girls, a comedy about the American Civil War. ÒIt was a magic cast,Ó Hussey said, and she and Harrington kept in touch.
The following January, Wellesley Summer Theatre performed HarringtonÕs piece, Hallowed Ground, at Boston PlaywrightsÕ Theatre with WellesleyÕs Emily Coddington Õ02 as one of the four characters. Hallowed Ground is set in the last days of the Civil War and is about forgiveness and healing. The show included Wellesley students, and the set design was done by Ken Loewit, Production Manager at Wellesley, who is also doing the set design for Joan of Arc.
Last spring, Harrington did a lecture/demonstration about the creation of Joan of Arc at Wellesley. Hussey said she heard the music and Òknew I wanted Joan here at Wellesley College.Ó Shortly thereafter, Hussey invited Harrington to give a workshop to Wellesley theater students about the special challenges women face as they break into the traditionally male realms of writing plays and musicals. Harrington used pieces of Joan of Arc throughout the workshop to illustrate how a female perspective can breathe new life into such familiar stage characters as ÒSaint Joan.Ó
Because workshops of large musicals are prohibitively expensive, Harrington said regional and commercial theaters tend to shy away from developing new work. Colleges, however, can serve as perfect laboratories for new works. A real give-and- take process can take place between the artist and the performers. Harrington said sheÕs revised parts of Joan of Arc based on what sheÕs seen during rehearsals at Wellesley.
ÒThe quality of work these students are doing is unbelievable. They are working at a professional level and you really have to credit the training theyÕre receiving from Nora [Hussey]. She is constantly exposing her students to people who are actually in the theater, and she has the kind of confidence and vision to embrace and seek out working artists to bring to her students,Ó Harrington said.
Joan of Arc will be performed on the Barstow Stage in Alumnae Hall. Shows are Nov. 8 at 5 pm, Nov. 9 at 7 pm, Nov. 10 & 11 at 8 pm, and Nov. 11 & 12 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 general admission; $10 for students and seniors. Tickets: x2000.
course features books in the making
Every fall semester a group of 12 Wellesley students gains hands-on experience in making books. Offered by Special Collections in the Clapp Library, in conjunction with the Art Department, the Book Arts Studio course (ARTS 107) explores the history and art of the book. Students learn to set type by hand and to print on nineteenth century hand presses. Through a collaborative class project, which involves use of the Knapp Media Center, students also are exploring the possibilities of combining text, image, color, and binding format to create a finished book. The course is co-taught by Katherine McCanless and Ruth Rogers, Special Collections staff. The Special Collections encourages faculty, staff and students to visit them on the fourth floor of Clapp Library.
To learn more, visit: www.wellesley.edu/Library/SpecColl/SCstart.html. In addition to this Books Arts Studio course, Special Collections offers regular workshops and classes about book history and the book arts. Info: x2129.
political columnist arianna huffington to speak nov. 9
Nationally syndicated columnist, author and political activist Arianna Huffington will deliver a talk titled ÔAriannaÕs Call to Action: Revising our Democracy,Õ Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 pm in 277 Science Center.
An outspoken conservative while married to Congressman Michael Huffington (R-Calif.), her politics have seemingly taken a radical Ñ and increasingly public Ñ turn since their divorce after his failed U.S. Senate bid in 1994. Huffington has become a frequent guest on political talk shows, and she garnered increased exposure for her role in the ÔShadow ConventionsÕ that ran simultaneous to both the Republican and Democratic presidential conventions in August.
In her latest book, How to Overthrow the Government, Huffington writes about the corruption in the political system and the need for reform. Her talk at Wellesley will focus on the presidential election results as well as how American democracy is in serious trouble.
Her Ôcall to actionÕ will offer a number of solutions to such contentious issues as campaign finance reform, new votersâ internet activism and civil disobedience campaigns.
Huffington contends that young people can play a vital role in bridging dangerous divides and addressing the rising tide of discontent. Young women, in particular, can make a difference by inculcating the invigorating spirit of volunteerism and service to others in their children and renewing strong families.
Originally from Greece, Huffington moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with a M.A. in Economics. At 21 she became president of the famed debating society, the Cambridge Union. Her first book, The Female Woman, on the changing roles of women, was published in 1974 by Random House and translated into 11 languages; seven other books have followed.
Her talk is sponsored by American Studies, Counterpoint and Society magazines, Sociology, and Wellesley Women for Freedom. Info: x7101.
Videoconferencing now available at Clapp Library
Economics professor David Lindauer sipped his morning coffee as he sat down for a meeting with some research colleagues earlier this semester. During the 90-minute meeting, the other participants paused occasionally to eat their dinner. Separated by 10 time zones and nearly 10,000 miles, Lindauer and a dozen of his colleagues in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Washington, DC, sat nearly face-to-face thanks to the new video conferencing facility in the Knapp Media and Technology Center.
"It wasn't exactly the same as being in the same room," says Lindauer of the experience. "But it's much better than a conference call when it's sometimes difficult to know who's saying what."
Lindauer was impressed by how easy it was to set up the video conference. Jarlath Waldron, director of the Knapp Center, explained that Wellesley's facility works with nearly any system in the world and that Wellesley users can view up to three other sites simultaneously. The room can accommodate a medium-sized class.
"This is an exciting opportunity, for both faculty and staff, to collaborate with colleagues across the country and world," Waldron explained. "It also should prove to be a useful pedagogical and learning tool for our faculty and their students." The Knapp Center is now offering faculty and administrative departments the oppor-tunity to test the conferencing equip- ment on a free trial basis. Another larger conferencing facility is being built in one of the case study classrooms in the renovated Pendleton East.
Kelly K. Brown Õ90 started last month as the new director of Harambee House and advisor to students of African-American descent. A double major in psychology and womenÕs studies at Wellesley, Brown went on to earn a masterÕs degree in counseling psychology at Boston College and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. there. In addition to her work as a therapist, Brown has been a Residence Director at Simmons College where she developed programs and services that encouraged the understanding and inclusion of international students. Brown has also worked at Boston College in the AHANA Student Services House as an advisor to students of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent.
Brown said she is thrilled to be back at Wellesley. ÒI really like working with students and I like the idea of being able to create a space that is warm and nurturing. Harambee House is a place where students can have a cultural connection that reminds them of home, a place where they can do things like have events, cook a meal, watch a movie, study, or just hang out. This is Harambee House's 30 year anniversary and I'm very much looking forward to planning special events to celebrate."
online registration begins for spring classes.
philosophy luncheon. Discuss course offerings for spring of 2001. Lunch provided. 12Ð1 pm, Founders 322. Sponsor: Philosophy. Info: x2620.
meeting. ÒCareer Conversations for Seniors.Ó 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
catholic mass. 12:30 and 2 pm, Newman Common Room (The Catacombs), lower level. Info: x2688.
buddhist community gatherings for meditation and discussion. 8-9 pm, Meditation Room under Houghton Chapel. Also midday nirvana weekdays 12:30 Ð 1 pm. Info: x2793.
english tutoring. Esther Iwanaga, professional ESL tutor, available for individual help with all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside the LTC) for consultation. 5-9 pm, LTC Small Conference Room. Info: x2480.
lecture. ÒThe Education of an Author.Ó Speaker: contemporary German writer Jeannette Lander. 8 pm, Pendleton West 105. Sponsors: English, German, Writing, and The Committee on Lectures and Events. Info: x2590.
election day. Polls open until 8 pm.
red cross blood drive. 9 am-2 pm, Alumnae Hall Ballroom. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x3790.
bible study. 6:30 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
study abroad meeting. ÒMystic Seaport Informational Meeting.Ó 7 pm Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: International Studies and Services. Info: x2320.
performance. Dance Collective, a modern dance group, will perform student-choreographed pieces. 7 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: Dance Collective. Info: x7694.
apt workshop. ÒNotetaking.Ó 7 pm, Stone Living Room. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
applied arts workshop. ÒCalligraphy with Mary Hart.Ó 7 Ð9 pm, Chinese Brush Painting Room, Pendleton West 105. Sign-up in the Art Department Office. Sponsor: Art. Info: x2071.
sustaining prayer. 8 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
live election coverage. Watch the premiere broadcast of Blue PolitiK. Interviews with Wellesley students, faculty and staff. Up to the minute information on election results. 10pm, Channel 8. Info: x4414.
benefits information day. Benefit plan representatives available to answer questions. Refreshments. 10 am- 2pm. Alumnae Hall Ballroom. Sponsor: Human Resources. Info: x3202.
spanish table. All welcome. 12:20 pm. Tower Court Dining Hall. Sponsor: Spanish. Info: x2402.
workshop. ÒGaining Clarity and Reflection: A self-assessment.Ó 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Registration required. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
russian table. Come for tea, cookies and Russian conversation. 12:30 pm, Founders 416. Sponsor: Russian. Info: x2418.
japan table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court/Severance small dining hall. Sponsor: Japanese. Info: x3226.
mail merge workshop. Learn to use Word to create personalized letters and mailing labels . Register online at: www.wellesley.edu Computing/ Training/overview.html. 12:30- 2pm, Clapp PC Classroom. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3594.
study abroad meeting. ÒStudying Economics AbroadÓ 1:15 pm, Slater International. Sponsor: International Studies and Services. Info: x2320.
lecture. ÒWhy Do People Cooperate in Groups?Ó Speaker: Tom Tyler, New York University. 3 pm. Pendleton West 105. Sponsor: Psychology, Sociology and the Committee on Lectures and Events. Info: x2137.
tutorial. Learn formatting techniques for Microsoft Word and strategies for managing a document that is 10 pages or more. 3-4 pm, Science 278. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3594.
joan of arc. See article page 1. Barstow Stage in Alumnae Hall. 5 pm. Tickets: x2000.
lecture. ÒVoting Against Indigenous Rights: Lessons from Guatemala.Ó Speaker: Kay Warren, Harvard University. 5 pm, Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Anthropology. Info: x2138.
bible study. 6:30 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
apt workshop. ÒMemorization.Ó 7 pm, Severance. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
swimming vs. regis. 7 pm, Keohane Sports Center. Sponsor: Athletics. Info: x2670.
student life task force meeting. The Task Force is examining student life at Wellesley and would like to hear and incorporate the attitudes and interests of the entire college community. 7-8 pm, Beebe Living Room. Sponsor: Student Life Task Force. Info: Email either Sally Merry, Geneva Walker-Johnson or Shafina Shehnaz.
sustaining prayer. 8 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
china table. Come talk about courses, food, travel, activity ideas, and films. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court Small Dining Room. Sponsor: Chinese. Info: x2188.
tutorial. ÒIntroduction to First Class.Ó 12:30-1:20 pm, Science Center 277. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3594.
luncheon seminar series. ÒAt the Crossroads: The Ideal Woman Complex as Represented by Thai Women Authors.Ó Speaker: Sarawanee Sukhumvada. Bring a bag lunch. Coffee served. 12:30-1:30 pm, Cheever House Library, 828 Washington Street. Sponsor: Wellesley Centers for Women. Info: x2507.
sustaining prayer. 1:15 pm Ð 1:45 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
tutorial.
ÒIntroduction to Photoshop.Ó
Register online at www.wellesley.edu/Computing/Training/overview.html.
3-4:45 pm, Founders 121. Sponsor: IS.
Info: x2149.
catholic mass. 4:15 pm, Newman Common Room (The Catacombs), lower level. Info: x2688.
workshop. ÒInterviewing Skills.Ó 4:30 pm, Founders 319. Pre-registration is required at CWS. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
film. ÒChushingura.Ó(Forty-Seven Ronin). 1962, 116 minutes. 47 Samurai avenge the death of their lord who was tricked into suicide by a corrupt elder of the court. 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Founders 120. Sponsor: Japanese. Info: x3226.
womenÕs health series. ÒPregnancy and Childbirth.Ó Presented by Sloan Crawford. 5:30-6:30 pm, Billings 100. Sponsor: Health Services. Info: x2821.
harry halverson lecture in american architecture. ÒModernism and Regionalism: The Issue of Authenticity in Early 20th-Century California Architecture.Ó Speaker: Thomas S. Hines, University of California, Los Angeles. 6 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Art. Info: x2058.
unitarian universalist service and gathering. All are welcome. Special Guest speaker: Parisa Parsa. Parsa is the director of Renewal House in Dorchester, MA, a shelter for abused women and their children. 6:15 pm, Little Houghton Chapel. Info: x3484.
joan of arc. See article page 1. Barstow Stage in Alumnae Hall. 7 pm. Tickets: x2000.
apt workshops. To be announced. 7 pm. Tower. ÒReadingÓ 8 pm, Slater. Sponsor:LTC . Info: x2641.
research resources on your desktop. Learn to search for resources from your home and office. Registration: www.wellesley.edu/Computing/Training/overview.html. 12:30-1:15 pm, Science Center E-101. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3082.
orientation. Center for Work and Service. 12:30 pm, 441 Green Hall. Info: x2352.
tutorial. Learn how to use Excel. Registration required: www.wellesley.edu/Computing/Training/overview.html. 2:30-4:15 pm, Clapp PC Classroom. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3594.
film. Titles to be determined. Free with Wellesley or MIT ID; $3 off-campus. 7 pm and 9 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: smirza1@wellesley.edu.
applied arts workshop. ÒPapermaking with Katherine McCanless.Ó 6-8 pm with a conclusion of the workshop held Nov. 11 from 10 am-3 pm. Papermaking Studio, Pendleton West 5A. Sign up in the Art Department office Sponsor: Art. Info: x2071.
bible study. Gather with other Wellesley students during a Bible study of the Gospel of Luke. 7 pm, Billings 100. Info: x4174.
joan of arc. See article page 1. Barstow Stage in Alumnae Hall. 8 pm. Tickets: x2000. hamlet. Performed by the Shakespeare Society at Shakespeare House. $5 students; $7 general admission. 8 pm. Tickets: x3192.
symposium. ÒThereÕs Something About Mary: The Virgin Mary in the Visual Arts.Ó Art historians will explore the role of the Virgin Mary in art as a means of shaping belief, stimulating devotion, teaching faith, forming community, and forging consensus. All day. Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Davis Museum and Cultural Center. To register: www.wellesley.edu/ DavisMuseum/tsaminfo.html.
crew. ÒFoot of the Charles.Ó Novice. Time: TBA, Charles River. Sponsor: Athletics. Info: x2670.
joan of arc. See article page 1. Barstow Stage in Alumnae Hall. 2 pm and 8 pm. Tickets: x2000.
dober memorial concert. The Wellesley College Choir, directed by Vincent Metallo. 8 pm. Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2176.
film. Titles to be determined. Free with Wellesley or MIT ID; $3 off-campus. 7 pm and 9 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: smirza1@wellesley.edu.
hamlet. Performed by the Shakespeare Society at Shakespeare House. $5 students; $7 general admission. 8 pm. Tickets: x3192.
birth of bahaÕuÕllah. BahaÕi faith. Info: x2685.
protestant service. 11:15 am, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor: Religious Life. Info: x2655.
hamlet. Performed by the Shakespeare Society at Shakespeare House. $5 students; $7 general admission. 1 pm and 7 pm. Tickets: x3192.
joan of arc. See article page 1. Barstow Stage in Alumnae Hall. 2 pm. Tickets: x2000.
catholic mass. 4 pm, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Info: x2688.
raffle. Charitable Giving Campaign event. Refreshments. 10 am-12 pm, Alumnae Hall Ballroom. Sponsor: Human Resources. Info: x3202.
catholic mass. 12:30 pm, Newman Common Room (The Catacombs), lower level. Info: x2688.
workshop. ÒEffective Resume Writing.Ó Pre-registration required in Green Hall 441. 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
buddhist community gatherings for meditation and discussion. 8-9 pm, Meditation Room under Houghton Chapel. Info: x2793.
lecture. ÒRacial Profiling and the Case of Wen Ho Lee.Ó Speaker: Elizabeth OuYang, NYU. 4:15 pm, Clapp Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Religion. Info: x2597.
english tutoring. Esther Iwanaga, professional ESL tutor, available for individual help with all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside the LTC) for consultation. 5-9 pm, LTC Small Conference Room. Info: x2480.
apt workshop. ÒMemorizationÓ 7 pm, Dower. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
divine mirrors: the madonna unveiled. On exhibition at the Davis Museum and Cultural Center Contemporary Gallery through Nov. 26. Info: x2051.
hunger and homelessness awareness. Ongoing through Nov. 13. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
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