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wellesleyweek
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college
receives $14 million commitment for global education and
landscape priorities
junior
show is one of many highlights of fall
weekend
the
wen ho lee case explored
popular
"authors on stage" event supports
library
shakespeare
society stages "hamlet"
student
life task force to hold open forums throughout semester
colleagues
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college receives $14 million commitment for global education and landscape priorities
Wellesley recently has been given a pledge of $14 million to strengthen its global education initiatives and to restore part of the campus landscape. The commitment, announced by President Diana Chapman Walsh at the kick-off event for The Wellesley Campaign, is from the Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation in honor of Kathryn Wasserman Davis, an alumna of the class of 1928, a trustee, and a long-time supporter of the College.
The Davis Foundation's most recent pledge augments its 1998 commitment of $11 million to support international scholarship and research, bringing the foundation's total campaign commitment to $25 million.
Four million dollars of the commitment will be used to establish an endowment fund for global education initiatives, with an emphasis on support for international internships and on financial aid for study abroad. Five million dollars will be designated for the construction of a parking facility, to be located in the vicinity of the Davis Museum and Cultural Center. The additional five million dollars will be used for landscape restoration in the area adjacent to the proposed parking facility and the museum.
This is the second $25 million commitment to The Wellesley Campaign. The other gift, announced last April, is from Lulu Chow Wang,'66, and Tony Wang for the construction of a new campus center. Campaign gifts and pledges to date total $184.2 million towards the overall $400 million goal.
junior show is one of many highlights of fall weekend
The Class of 2002 will have a chance to shine next weekend when it puts on Junior Show, a Wellesley tradition since 1936 in which members of the junior class write, produce, and perform a musical comedy. Although the plot is kept secret until opening night (Nov. 17), the show revolves around --a rooming crunch, friendship, and shared memories of Wellesley.--
Junior Show is one of many highlights of this year's Fall Weekend, which runs from Thursday, November 16, through Sunday the 19th. Sponsored by the Schneider Board of Governors and modeled after Spring Weekend, Fall Weekend offers many chances for students to come together to celebrate.
The theme for the weekend is "If We Took a Holiday," with each day having a theme from a Madonna song. "Who's that Girl?" Thursday will start the weekend with performances in Schneider by two comedians. "Music" is the theme for Friday, with an after-Junior-Show party featuring the music of a band led by recent Wellesley grad Becky Warren '00.
"Dress You Up in My Love" is the theme for Saturday, with the annual fall gala to be held in the Alumnae Hall Ballroom after a performance by the Wellesley College Dancers.
The weekend concludes on "Express Yourself" Sunday with programming by several organizations of Multicultural Council. The dance, food, and other performances will take place in the Tower Court complex.
Elizabeth OuYang, a lawyer, activist, and adjunct instructor in Asian and Pacific American Studies at New York University will deliver a lecture titled "Racial Profiling and the Case of Wen Ho Lee" on Monday, Nov. 13, 2000 at 4:15 p.m. in the Clapp Library Lecture Room.
The talk is being sponsored by Professor T. James Kodera, Religion, but it is also a topic very close to the heart of Professor Charles Bu, Mathematics. Bu, who is Chinese-American, wrote an op-ed article, "Lee Case smashes students' dreams," in the September 23, issue of the Boston Herald. In it, Bu argued that over the past decade, the political climate in the US has chilled toward the contributions of Chinese-American scientists and that, "[t]he Lee case is a product of such xenophobic paranoia." For a copy of Bu's article, call x2373.
popular "authors on stage" event supports library
Writers Henry Allen, Catherine Clinton, and Dennis Overbye are the stars of this year's "Authors on Stage" event Tuesday, November 14 at The College Club. This sold-out program is being sponsored by the Wellesley College Alumnae Club of Boston for the benefit of the Wellesley College Library. In the last 18 years, the group has contributed more than $55,000 to the Library Book Fund.
Henry Allen, veteran feature writer and editor at The Washington Post, has recently released What it Felt Like: Living in the American Century (Pantheon Books, 2000). Allen gives a vivid and captivating evocation of the social, cultural, and spiritual tenor of the twentieth century, decade by decade.
Catherine Clinton's most recent work on the nineteenth century American South is Fanny Kemble's Civil Wars: The Story of America's Most Unlikely Abolitionist (Simon & Schuster, 2000). In it, Clinton recounts the life of Kemble, a British stage star turned Georgia plantation mistress, whose passionate writings against slavery made her a heroine of the Union cause.
New York Times science writer Dennis Overbye has created an accurate, detailed, and fascinating portrait of Einstein as a flawed, complex young man in his new book Einstein In Love: A Scientific Romance, (Viking Press 2000).
shakespeare society stages "hamlet"
Founded in 1877 by Henry Fowle Durant, The Wellesley College Shakespeare Society is the oldest continuous society on campus. Its purpose is to promote the study, understanding, and enjoyment of the works of William Shakespeare. The early Society had official ties to the London Shakespeare Society and prominent Shakespearean readers and critics of the time addressed its meetings. The production of a play each semester is one of Shakespeare Society's oldest and most valued traditions. The productions are entirely student-run; a director is elected each semester and all members, including those cast in the play, assist with the technical demands of production, including set construction, designing and operating lights and sound, costuming, and publicity.
This fall, the Society is staging Hamlet with performances Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 7 pm. Tickets will be on sale at Schneider from 4-6 pm through Friday or can be purchased at the door the night of the show. Admission prices are $5 for students; $7 general admission. Info: x3192.
student life task force to hold open forums throughout semester
The Student Life Task Force held its first open meeting Nov. 8 in Beebe as a forum for Wellesley College community members to share their thoughts on what is good about student life and what needs to be improved. The task force is specifically looking at the integral role residential life plays with the overall liberal arts education experience. With this role in mind, the task force is examining the best ways to organize and manage the Division of Student Life so that it can most fully meet the community's ongoing, and ever-changing, needs. This includes clarifying how faculty and student life professionals can collaborate in the advising and mentoring of students.
Community members are invited to email their thoughts on these issues to task force Co-chairs Sally Merry, Anthropology; Geneva Walker-Johnson, Dean of Students; or Shafina Shehnaz '01; or to attend one of the additional open meetings planned for three Wednesdays this semester: Nov. 15, Tower Court Great Hall, 8-9 pm Nov. 29, Stone-Davis Living Room, 7-8 pm Dec. 6, McAfee Living Room 1-2 pm.
eileen devine, public information, catherine feddersen, administration, and vicki mutascio, copy center, represented Wellesley College at the Wellesley Education Foundation's annual spelling bee earlier this month. Local alums lisa macalester '83, tina sterpe '86, and sharon johnson '84 made up the Wellesley College alumnae team. More than 50 teams, from area schools, businesses, and organizations, competed in the event, which supports the WEF's efforts to enrich and enhance Wellesley's public school system.
marshall goldman, economics, was interviewed for a recent Boston Globe story about the purchase by Russia's biggest oil producer of a US chain of gas stations, becoming the first Russian company to acquire a publicly traded American one. Goldman, an internationally recognized expert on the Russian economy, said the purchase could be seen as an example of "Russia's coming of age."
anne higonnet, art, delivered the first three lectures as part of the Darien (Conn.) Community Association's Fall 2000 Art Lecture. The first two talks were titled, "Introduction to the Great Private Museums" and "Where Is the I in Private Museums" the third focused on the collection of Isabella Stewart Gardner.
charitable giving campaign raffle. 10 am- 12 pm, Alumnae Hall Ballroom. Sponsor: Human Resources. Info: x3202.
workshop. "Beyond Peace Corps: Identifying International Opportunities." 12:30 pm, Green Hall 442-CWS Library. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
workshop. "Effective Resume Writing." 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Pre-registration required in Green Hall 441. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
catholic mass. 12:30 pm, Newman Common Room (The Catacombs), lower level. Info: x2688.
lecture. "Racial Profiling and the Case of Wen Ho Lee." (See article on page 1.) 4:15 pm, Clapp Library Lecture Room. Sponsor: Religion. Info: x2597.
apt workshop. "Memorization." 7 pm, Dower. Sponsor: Learning and Teaching Center. Info: x2641.
buddhist community gatherings for meditation and discussion. 8-9 pm, Meditation Room under Houghton Chapel. Also midday nirvana (silent sitting) weekdays 12:30 -- 1 pm. Info: x2793.
english tutoring. Esther Iwanaga, professional ESL tutor, available for individual help with all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside LTC) for consultation. 5-9 pm, LTC Small Conference Room. Info: x2480.
workshop. "Job correspondence." 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Pre-registration required in Green Hall 441. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
academic council meeting. 4:15-6 pm. Academic Council Room.
workshop. "Preparing for Second Interviews." 4:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Pre-registration is required in Green Hall 441. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
bible study. 6:30 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
workshop. "A Hand Like No Other: A Study in Specific Calligraphic Style with Mary Hart." Part two of a two-session workshop. 7-9 pm. Students were to sign up for the workshop in the art department two weeks before the first session.
apt workshops. "Memorization" 7 pm, Claflin, and 8 pm in Munger. "Test Preparation." 8 pm, Shafer. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
ongoing art drawing. First day that students are invited to draw on the papered walls in the Jewett Gallery, this will be going on until Monday, November 20th. Sponsor: Art. Info: x2042.
deadline. Carnegie Fellowships application due to the CWS. Info: x2352.
administrative council. 11 am, Academic Council Room. Info: x3279.
informational meeting. George Warner Brown School of Social Work: Washington University. 12:30 pm, Green Hall 338. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
workshop. "Effective Resume Writing." 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Pre-registration required in Green Hall 441. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
russian table. Come for tea, cookies, and Russian conversation. 12:30 pm, Founders 416. Info: x2418.
spanish table. 12:20-1:30 pm, Tower Court Dining Room. Info: x2402.
japan table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court/Severance small dining hall. Info: x3226.
information session on college parking study. The project manager of the study will be available to answer questions about the study and to hear comments and concerns from faculty, students, and staff about parking on campus. 12:30-2 pm, Collins Cinema.
study abroad meeting. "Studying Science Abroad." 1:15 pm, Slater International Center. Sponsor: Office of International Studies and Services. Info: x2320.
pre-med informational meeting. 6-7 pm, Science Center 277. Sponsor: Medical Professions Advisory Committee. Info: x3150.
bible study. 6:30 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
concert. "Unveiling the Music of the Madonna." Presented in conjunction with the museum exhibit, "Divine Mirrors: The Madonna Unveiled." Vocal and instrumental music by Josquin, Dufay, Britten, and others. Directed by Claire Fontijn-Harris. 7 pm, Davis Museum Contemporary Gallery. Info: x2072.
apt workshop. "Memorization." 7 pm, Tower. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
sustaining prayer. 8 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
student life task force meeting. (See article on page 2.) 8-9 pm, Tower Court Great Hall.
online registration ends.
fall weekend begins.
artbreak. Guided tour of "Divine Mirrors: The Madonna Unveiled." Bring your lunch to eat afterwards, dessert provided. 12:30 pm, Davis Museum and Cultural Center lobby. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x3359.
midday muse. "To Be Sung Upon the Water: Music by Dominick Argento and Poetry by William Wordsworth." Featuring: D'Anna Fortunato, mezzo soprano, Katherine Matasy, clarinet, Karen Sauer, piano and Alison Hickey, commentator. 12:30 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: Music and English. Info: x2176.
china table. Come talk about courses, food, travel, activity ideas, and films. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court Small Dining Room. Info: x2188.
luncheon seminar series. "Survey of Title X Family Planning Clinics'; Services to Low Income and Minority Women." Speaker: Jacqueline P. Fields. 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 -- 1:45 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
lecture. "Growing and Propagating Wildflowers." Speaker: William Cullina. An explanation of native species and how to grow them. 3 pm, Refreshments. 3:30 pm, Greenhouse Visitors Center. Members of the Friends of Horticulture $10, non-members $15. Sponsor: Friends of Horticulture. Info: x3094.
catholic mass. 4:15 pm, Newman Common Room (The Catacombs), lower level. Info: x2688.
japanese film. "Harp of Burma." 1956, 116 minutes. The end of World War II is approaching and high on the Triangle Mountain soldiers continue fighting once Japan has surrendered. 4:30 and 7:30 pm, Founders 120. Sponsor: Japanese. Info: x3226.
helen wendler deane memorial lectureship. "Neurons and Peptides Controlling Geomagnetic Orientation Behavior in Sea Slugs." Speaker: Dr. A. O. Dennis Willows, Department of Zoology, University of Washington. Refreshments will be served at 4:30 pm in the Science Center Lounge. 5 pm, Science Center Rm. 277. Sponsor: Biology.
unitarian universalist service and gathering. All are welcome. 6:15 pm, Little Houghton Chapel. Info: x3484.
comedian performance. Held in conjunction with fall weekend. 7:30-9 pm, Schneider. Sponsor: SBOG. Info: x3500.
apt workshops. "Reading." McAfee. "Test Preparation." Slater. "Reading." Shafer Living Room. All workshops will be held at 8 pm. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
orientation. Orientation to the Center for Work and Service. 12:30 pm, Green Hall 441. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
film. John Cleese-ish weekend. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" followed by a "Fish Called Wanda." Free with Wellesley or MIT ID; $3 off-campus. 7 pm and 9 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: smirza1@wellesley.edu
bible study. Gather with other Wellesley students during a Bible study of the Gospel of Luke. 7 pm, Billings 100. Info: x4174.
performance. Boston area band Jim's Big Ego on Schneider's main stage. 8 pm, Schneider. "Spectrum," Molly's Pub's RPM DJ series at 10 pm. For more information about the band and concert visit: http://www.bigego.com or http://wzly.wellesley.edu/jbe. Sponsor: Molly's Pub and WZLY. Info: x7225.
junior show. Come enjoy the antics of the Junior Class. 8 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: Class of 2002. (See article)
concert. "Toons/MIT," Houghton Memorial Chapel. 8-10 pm. Sponsor: Toons.
basketball. Wellesley Tournament. 12-2 pm. Keohane Sports Center. Info: x2900.
squash vs. Wesleyan. 1 pm, Keohane Sports Center. Info: x2900.
film. John Cleese-ish weekend. "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" followed by a "Fish Called Wanda." Free with Wellesley or MIT ID; $3 off-campus. 7 pm and 9 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: smirza1@wellesley.edu junior show See 11/17 listing.
tupelos concert. 8-9:30 pm, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor: Tupelos.
fall gala. Held in conjunction with fall weekend. Music by Super DJ Doug of Power Posse Productions. Dress is as formal or informal as Wellesley women want it to be. 10 pm-2 am, Alumnae Hall Ballroom.
protestant service. Witness a baptism of an alumna's baby boy as well as enjoy the performance of "Just Peace Players." Early service starts at 10:45 am, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor: Religious Life. Info: x2655.
basketball. Wellesley Tournament. 1-3 pm. Info: x2900
catholic mass. 4 pm, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Info: x2688.
catholic mass. 12:30 pm, Newman Common Room (The Catacombs), lower level. Info: x2688.
lecture. "The Emergence of American Hinduism: A Case Study of Southern California." Speaker: Prema Kurien, Princeton Univ., 4:30 pm, Pendleton West 105. Sponsor: Sociology.
apt workshop. "Reading" 8 pm, Beebe. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
buddhist community gatherings.See 11/13 listing.
english tutoring. See 11/13 listing.
ongoing art drawing. From Wednesday, November 15 to Monday, November 20, students are invited to draw on the papered walls in Jewett Gallery. Be creative! Supplies will be provided! Sponsor: Art. Info: x2042.
divine mirrors: the madonna unveiled. On exhibition at the Davis Museum and Cultural Center Contemporary Gallery through Nov. 26. Info: x2051.
hamlet. see article.
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