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ferry wins library of congress poetry prize
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company supports scholastic enrichment
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arts party dec 4
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david ferry wins library of congress poetry prize
David Ferry, Sophie Chantal Hart Professor Emeritus, has been awarded the 2000 Rebekah Johnson Bobbitt National Prize for Poetry for his book Of No Country I Know: New and Selected Poems and Translations (The University of Chi-cago Press). The Library of Congress awards the $10,000 prize biennially "on behalf of the nation" for the most distinguished book of poetry written by an American and published during the preceding two years. Ferry is the second consecutive Wellesley faculty member to receive the Bobbitt Prize; the 1998 prize went to Frank Bidart for his book, Desire (Farrar, Straus & Giroux).
This is the second national poetry award garnered by Ferry this year for Of No Country I Know. Earlier this fall, he won the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize from the American Academy of Poets and The Nation magazine. Of No Country I Know also has received the Bingham Poetry Prize from Boston Book Review, and it was a finalist for The New Yorker Book Award and the L.L.Winship/PEN New England Award.
Ferry was a professor at Wellesley from 1952-89. Last September, he appeared with former US poet laureate and former Wellesley professor Robert Pinsky at a poetry reading as part of the college's 125th anniversary observances. He has written more than eight books of poetry and translation and received awards for many of them. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Ferry will be a visiting lecturer in creative writing at Boston University in the spring of 2001.
telecomm company supports scholastic enrichment program
Wellesley's Scholastic Enrichment Program (SEP), an academic program designed to facilitate the transition for incoming first-year students, has received a $10,000 gift from the SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications. According to Carlos Vega, professor of Spanish and this year's SEP director, the funding will be used to support student teaching assistants who are working with the SEP participants throughout the academic year.
"One of SBC's key commitments is to improve education in the communities it serves," said Fred Guerra, regional vice president, external affairs, SBC Telecom. "With its focus on improving the educational experience for students, particu-larly those who may need extra help in making the transition from high school, the SEP is doing the type of work that we want to support."
Forty-five first year students participate in the SEP, beginning with a two-week summer residential program before orientation. Working with faculty and student teaching assistants, the students refine and expand some of the skills necessary to prosper in the college environment. They meet some of their peers and begin to learn about college life in a diverse community. With faculty and staff, the students discuss college expectations and the demands of college-level work and develop personal educational goals. In addition, they have the opportunity to become acquainted with Wellesley's many resources and services.
The two-week summer program is followed by first-year orientation and a year-long first year mentor program through which students continue to refine their academic skills and expand their network of resources.
This is the last issue of WellesleyWeek until January 29, 2001. This publication will take a break for final exams, winter break and Wintersession. The next WellesleyWeek will cover calendar events from Monday, January 29 through Monday, February 5, 2001. The deadline for submissions is noon on Monday, January 22. Listings will be welcome at any time up until then via e-mail at calendar@wellesley.edu. Until then--Happy Holidays.
Last day of classes Friday, December 8
Reading period Saturday, December 9 -- Tuesday, December 12th
Exam period Wednesday, December 13th-- Tuesday, December 19th
Holiday vacation begins after exams Tuesday, December 19th
Residence halls close at 5 pm Wednesday, December 20
Residence halls open at 9 am Tuesday, January 2, 2001
Wintersession Wednesday, January 3 -- Tuesday, January 26th
Spring semester begins Monday, January 29
book
arts party dec 4
The
students of Book Arts Studio Arts 107 will celebrate
publication of their book, Never Done, on the theme of
women's work, with a party at 4:30 pm, Monday, December 4 in
the Book Arts Lab on the fourth floor of Clapp
Library.
A collaborative artists' book limited to only 34 copies, Never Done illustrates a range of production techniques, from low- to high-tech.
Produced by the 12 students working in pairs, the 16-page volume was printed letterpress from hand-set type. Illustration techniques include stencil, photography, a pop-up paper sculpture, and plotter printer images, enhanced in the Knapp Media Center using Photoshop software.
Studio Arts 107 explores the history and the art of books and offers students practical experience in a range of bookmaking techniques. Ruth Rogers, director of Wellesley's special collections--which include outstanding artists' books--conducts lectures on the history of books from clay tablets to modern methods. Book artist Katherine McCanless teaches the hands-on component. "The course is a wonderful way to tie together the colleges special collections, book arts and the Knapp Center, which are all here in the library," says McCanless. "The party gives the students the opportunity to celebrate their work," she adds. The community is invited.
catherine collins, director of health education, and marybeth toomey, director of experiential education, presented a workshop entitled "Healthy Communities: An Active Look at Campus Culture and Health Programming" at the New England College Health Association Regional Conference in Portland, Maine on November 3.
elena gascon-vera and carlos ramos, Spanish, participated with lectures and round tables at an international symposium entitled "Spain in the Twenty-First Century: Literature, the Arts, and Culture," November 1--4, in Columbus, Ohio. The meeting gathered more than 400 hispanists from all over the world to hear and discuss contemporary Spanish authors, filmmakers and politicians.
jeff gulati, political science, was interviewed by New England Cable News about the Senate bid of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton '69. In a piece that aired the day before the election, Gulati commented on Clinton's historic role as First Lady-turned-Senate candidate.
mary lefkowitz, classical studies, was a recent guest on "Extension 720," a two-hour radio program that is nationally syndicated and produced by WGN in Chicago. She and host Milt Rosenberg discussed postmodernism and trends in literary criticism and answered calls from listeners.
cercie miller, saxophonist, music, performed with her quartet at the recent 2000-01 Shoreline Arts Alliance Concert Series in Connecticut. According to a local news account, the Cercie Miller Quartet delivers "original compositions and fresh interpretations of classic standards."
craig murphy, political science, in his role as president of the International Studies Association, was quoted in the November issue of Lingua Franca for a story on the complexities of scholars working for US intelligence agencies.
kelly o'connor, student activities, has been recognized by the National Association of Campus Activities as an Outstanding Young Professional for her many accomplishments and contributions to improving student life through innovative on-campus programs and activities.
filomena steady, Africana studies, and President of the Women's World Summit Foundation, presented awards for "creativity in rural life" to five female laureates from Peru, France, Austria, Uganda, and India at a ceremony in Geneva in October.
catholic mass 12:30 pm, Newman Common Room, Chapel lower level. Info: x2688.
workshop "Preparing for Second Interviews." Pre-registration is required at the CWS. 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
publication party The students of this semester's book arts class are celebrating the publication of Never Done, a limited edition collaborative book created by the Studio Arts class on the theme of women's work. (see article page 2) 4:30 pm, Book Arts Studio, 4th floor of Clapp Library. Sponsor: Art. Info: x2130.
apt workshop "Test Preparation." 7 pm, Dower. Sponsor: LTC. 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, ESL tutor, available for individual help planning, drafting, revising papers; oral and reading skills; all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside the LTC) for consultation. 5-9 pm, LTC Small Conference Room. Info: x2480.
senate meeting All members of the college community are welcome. 6 pm, Academic Council Room, 4th floor of Green Hall. Sponsor: College Government.
workshop "Job Search Strategies Workshop."Pre-registration is required in the CWS. 12:30 pm, Green Hall 330. Sponsor: CWS. Info: x2352.
community meeting on campus center site Members of the campus center architect selection committee will be available to hear the views of the college community on the two sites under consideration for the new campus center. 4:15 pm, Collins Cinema. Info: x3339.
bible study 6:30 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
information session on the campus-wide traffic and parking study. The consultants conducting the study will present their preliminary results and preliminary recommendations. A question-and-answer period will follow for students, faculty, and employees to provide input before the final report is prepared. 12:30-2 pm, Collins Cinema. Info: x3339.
russian table Come for tea, cookies, and Russian conversation. 12:30 pm, Founders 416. Info: x2418.
spanish table 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court dining room. Info: x2402. japan table 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court/Severance small dining hall. Info: x3226.
lecture "Wuthering Heights and the Girl in Contemporary Japan." Speaker: Eve Zimmerman, Japanese Department. Part of the cultural friction series. Lunch will be provided. 12:30-2 pm. Sponsor: Japanese. Info: x3394.
open meeting All students, faculty, and employees are invited to an open meeting with the Student Life Task Force to discuss student life at Wellesley. McAfee Living Room, 1-2 pm. Sponsor: Student Life Task Force. Info: email either Sally Merry, Geneva Walker Johnson or Shafina Shehnaz.
bible study 6:30 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
apt workshop "Reading" 8 pm, Beebe. Sponsor: LTC. Info: x2641.
sustaining prayer 8 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
bedtime stories Take a relaxing study break and listen to faculty and staff read their favorite bedtime stories. Milk and cookies served. 9:30, Beebe living room.
maunajiyaras Jainist tradition. Info:x2685.
china table Come talk about courses, food, travel, activity ideas, and films. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court Small Dining Room. Info: x2188.
sustaining prayer 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.
workshop Introduction to FirstClass conferencing and email software. No registration required. 1:30-2:20 pm, Science Center 277. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3594.
catholic mass 4:15 pm, Newman Common Room, Chapel lower level. Info: x2688. lecture "La Memoire de la Resistance: Vertu publique, Vertu privee." Speaker: Olivier Wieviorka, author of Une certaine idee de la Resistance: Defense de la France and, with Jean Pierre Azema, of Vichy 1940-1944. The lecture will be in French. 4:30 pm, French House. Sponsor: French House. Info: x2196.
japanese film "Shall We Dance." 119 minutes, 1996, color, English subtitles. A middle-aged workaholic's incredibly dull life takes a funny turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class - just to meet the sexy dance teacher. 4:30 and 7:30 pm, Founders 120. Sponsor: Japanese. Info: x3226.
unitarian universalist service and gathering All are welcome. 6:15 pm, Little Houghton Chapel. Info: x3484.
basketball vs. Amherst. 7pm, Keohane Sports Center. Info: x2900.
concert Body and Soul jazz vocal ensemble. 7 pm, Schneider Main Stage. Sponsor: Music Info: x2077.
concert Prism Jazz ensemble 7:30 pm, location TBD. Sponsor: Music. Info: x1222
last day of classes
bodhi day Buddhist tradition. Info: x2684.
films "Gladiator" at 7 pm and "Last of the Mohicans" at 9pm. Free with Wellesley or MIT ID; $3 off-campus. 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.
gospel concert The Wellesley Gospel Choir's performance will feature the music of Christmas. 7 pm, Chapel. Sponsor: Wellesley Gospel Choir. Info: x7410.
concert with hip hop artists De La Soul and Tugboat Annie. Doors open at 7:30 pm; show starts at 8 pm, Alumnae Hall. Advance tickets free with Wellesley College ID; $10 without Wellesley ID. Info: x2670.
reading period begins
a cappella concert by the Wellesley College Blue Notes and groups from Yale and Tufts. 6:30 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: Blue Notes.
film "Last of the Mohicans" at 7 pm and "Gladiator" at 9 pm. Free with Wellesley or MIT ID; $3 off-campus. Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: smirza1@wellesley.edu
protestant service 11:15 am, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Sponsor: Religious Life. Info: x2655.
catholic mass 4 pm, Houghton Memorial Chapel. Info: x2688.
bedtime stories Take a relaxing study break and listen to faculty and staff read their favorite bedtime stories. Milk and cookies served. 9:30 pm, Claflin living room.
catholic mass 12:30 pm, Newman Common Room, Chapel lower level. Info: x2688.
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.
demonstration of element k online resource. No registration required. 4:15-5 pm, Science Center 277. Sponsor: IS. Info: x3594.
english tutoring Esther Iwanaga, ESL tutor, available for individual help planning, drafting, revising papers; oral and reading skills; all courses. Sign up: ESL tutor book (inside the LTC) for consultation. 5-9 pm, LTC Small Conference Room. Info: x2480.
concert Celtic fiddling and jazz violin. Come to the first-ever joint concert by the Fiddleheads and the Jazz String Ensemble. 8 pm, Molly's Pub. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2077.
bedtime stories Take a relaxing study break and listen to faculty and staff read their favorite bedtime stories. Milk and cookies served. 9:30 pm, Dower living room.
display The Clapp Library is celebrating the 200th anniversary of the White House and the Library of Congress. Come peruse books and other materials, which commemorate the architecture, exhibitions, collections, and artifacts of these two national historic landmarks. The display is located in the lobby. Sponsor: Clapp Library.
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