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april

2005

class of 2009 is welcomed to spring open campus

Wellesley is in the midst of welcoming the Class of 2009. “The news is good all over,” said Dean of Admission Jennifer Desjarlais. “We have had another really strong year.” This week the Admission Office celebrates Spring Open Campus from April 20-22, when 700 admitted students and their families and friends will visit Wellesley for tours, sample classes, panel discussions, academic department fairs and more.

Wellesley received a record 4,463 applications this year. There were 116 students who enrolled through the early decision plan, representing 20 percent of the incoming class.

The newly admitted students are a very diverse group, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico and 36 countries. Included in this talented group are scientists who have conducted research with NASA and the National Institutes of Health, an exotic bird enthusiast, a member of the U.S. Cadet Women’s Foil Team, a puppeteer, a historian who documents the stories of World War II veterans, a national champion handball player, a volunteer who worked with AIDS patients in Zambia, a circus performer, a pastry chef, a DJ with her own radio show, a tuba player who accompanies a polka band, a documentary filmmaker, a licensed pilot and student leaders who have served in both high school and town governments.

In the coming weeks, there will be a variety of follow-up activities and events to help admitted students make their enrollment decisions by the May 1 deadline.

wellesley marathoners run for goodness’ sake

Grateful Boston Marathon runners dub Wellesley “the scream tunnel” for the boost they receive from cheering students, year after year. But this year Wellesley will add to its community service with runners who support outstanding causes.

Corinne Savides ’05 and Samantha Rose ’05 have joined the American Liver Foundation’s Run for Research Boston Marathon Team. “We will be running to raise money for liver disease research,” Savides said. “One day I hope to be a pediatric gastroenterologist and work on research to help children with digestive illnesses, but until I become a physician, I hope to help by raising money for digestive research.”

Rose joined the team in October. “I spent this past summer volunteering full time at the Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital of Cleveland on the Pediatric Oncology and Hematology floor,” she said. “I saw not only what happens to patients but also how family and friends of the patients struggled with the various illnesses as well. No family should have to go through this.” To donate, go to www.liverteam.org; click on “Sponsor a Runner.”

Virginia McAuley '05, who hails from Pittsburgh, Pa., will run to raise money for CityKicks, an after-school soccer and youth development program for Boston Public school girls ages 11-14. The co-captain of the varsity soccer team at Wellesley, McAuley aims to raise $3,000 as part of Team CityKicks. For more information, e-mail her at vmcauley@wellesley.edu.

Caitlin Andrews ’05, a psychology major, will run to benefit the Brookline Community Mental Health Center. “My absolute favorite day at Wellesley is and has always been Marathon Monday,” Andrews said. “Wellesley women line the streets slapping hands, holding signs and shouting words of encouragement to the tired runners all day. I have given those runners my hands and my voice for three years. This year I am going to run for a cause in which I wholeheartedly believe.” To donate, e-mail candrews@wellelsey.edu.

retirement plans

Have you developed a financial strategy for retirement? Now is the time to get answers to some important questions and begin (or refine) planning for the future. On Thursday, April 21, from 12:30-1:30 pm in the Academic Council Room, TIAA-Cref will present “Your Retirement Income Options.”

Topics will include how much income you will need; where it will come from; whether there will be a funding shortfall; how much to save; how to pay yourself in your retirement years enough to meet your needs; and what options best fit your situation.

All Wellesley College faculty and employees are invited, but the seminar is especially recommended for people who are within 10 to 15 years of retirement or people age 50 and older. For more information, call 877-518-9161.

professor to discuss bacteria that communicate

Roberto Kolter, professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Harvard Medical School, will present the 2005 Mayer Lecture in the Life Sciences, “Microbial Biofilms: The Matrix Revisited,” Tuesday, April 19 at 5:15 pm in Science Center 277. (Refreshments at 4:45 in Sage Lounge.)

“One of the most exciting findings in microbiology in the last 10 years has been the recognition that bacteria can communicate with, and respond to, each other,” said Mary Allen, biological sciences. “Many bacteria bind to solid surfaces, forming a thick layer of cells called a biofilm, enclosed in an adhesive polysaccharide matrix,” she said. “Biofilms have important medical and business implications. For example, antibiotics often can not penetrate a biofilm; biofilms can develop on medical implants; dental plaques are typical biofilms; biofilms are of importance in diseases such as cystic fibrosis and biofilms can slow flow of substances in pipelines. Much exciting research is currently looking at how biofilms form and how they can be controlled.”

Kolter earned a B.S. at Carnegie- Mellon University and a Ph.D. in biology at University of California, San Diego. For more information, call x3455.

wellesley students named goldwater scholars

Two Wellesley College students have earned 2005 Goldwater Scholarship Awards: XinXin Du ’06, who is majoring in physics and mathematics, and Rachel Nelson ’06, a biological chemistry major.

Du’s career goal is to earn a Ph.D. in physics and to conduct research in theoretical physics. Nelson aims to earn a Ph.D. in molecular biology and then to lead research using real-time PCR and DNA sequencing to determine the cellular functions of some of the genes and proteins whose primary structure have become available through recent sequencing projects.

The Goldwater Scholars were selected on the basis of academic merit from a field of 1,091 mathematics, science and engineering students who were nominated by the faculties of colleges and universities nationwide. The one and two-year scholarships will cover the cost of tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 per year.

abraham shines at fencing championship

Wellesley College had one fencer compete in the 2005 NCAA Fencing Championships hosted by Rice University in March in Houston. Sarah Abraham ’07 qualified for the championships at regionals held at Yale University. Although Abraham injured her ankle in the last bout of round three, she still pulled off seven victories and seven defeats (.500) on the first day of competition in the epee division. The second day of the championships brought her four victories and five defeats, which gave her a total of 11 victories and 12 defeats over the two days.

Her most impressive bout came when she beat Wayne State’s Anna Garina, the 2005 champion in the epee division, 5-4. Abraham tied for 13th with the numbers of winning bouts, but placed 15th out of 24 with the indicators of touch score and touch received overall. In team standings, Wellesley placed 25th out of 33 teams and Notre Dame clinched the 2005 fencing title.

colleagues in the news

claire fontijn, music, provided the research, scholarship and program notes, as well as played the flute, on a recent release of music of Antonia Padoani Bembo by the early music ensemble La Donna Musicale. Reporting on “The Seven Psalms of David, Volume I” for Early Music America, Craig Zeichner writes, “This is a self-produced recording on which exacting scholarship is backed up by high quality performances and production values.” A member of the ensemble, which specializes in performances of music by women composers, Fontijn is writing a book about the mysterious Bembo, a 17th-century Venetian noblewoman and composer. She has spoken at the Scarsdale Wellesley Club and at CUNY and presented a paper, “Bembo’s Oblations for Louis XIV: Rebellion, Longing, and Penitence,” at the final meeting of the American Musicological Society—New England Chapter at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester.

A recent issue of Historically Speaking: The Bulletin of the Historical Society featured a forum on how the classical past bears on the contemporary world. Among the contributors is mary lefkowitz, classical studies. To access articles and excerpts from the issue, go to www.bu.edu/historic/hs/januaryfebruary05.html. Lefkotwitz also recently wrote a review for the American Historical Review of Benjamin Isaac’s new book, The Invention of Racism in Classical Antiquity.

craig murphy, political science, spoke at Carlton University, Ottawa, on “100% Cost Sharing and ‘Two Phone Calls Away’: How Quotidian Experiences of the UNDP Contradicts Fundamental Things We Know To Be True About States and the International System.” He addressed the tensions faced by the UNDP (United Nations Development Program) in promoting development over the past two decades.

calendar

monday april 18

patriots’ day. No classes. Administrative holiday. Boston Marathon.

apt workshop. “Registration Worries?” 6:30 pm, Stone-Davis. Info: x2641.

meditation. 7-8:15 pm, meditation room, lower chapel. Sponsor: Buddhist Community. Info: x2793.

apt workshop. “Registration Worries?” 9 pm, Freeman. Info: x2641.

tuesday april 19

administrative council meeting. 11-noon, Academic Council Room.

panel discussion. “The Future of Environmentalism: Where Do We Go from Here?” Speakers: Beth DeSombre, political science; Flick Coleman, chemistry; Nick Rodenhouse, biological sciences; Rachel Bouvier, economics; Dan Brabander, geosciences. 12:30-1:30 pm, PNE 225A. Sponsor: WEED. Info: WEEDmail@wellesley. edu.

mayer lecture. “Microbial Biofilms: The Matrix Revisited.” Speaker: Roberto Kolter, microbiology, Harvard Medical School. Refreshments: 4:45 pm, Sage Lounge; lecture: 5:15 pm, SCI 277. (See story, page 2.) Sponsor: Biological Sciences. Info: x3153.

concert. “Bravo 11…Vietnam.” Vince Gabriel. 7 pm, ZA House. (See story, page 4.) Sponsor: Political Science. Info: x2201.

apt workshop. “Did Registration Sneak Up on You?” 7 pm, TCW 338. Info: x2641.

apt workshop. “Office Hours for Registration Q’s.” 7 pm, TCE 525. Info: x2641.

sharing circle. 7-8 pm, Little Chapel. Sponsor: Unitarian Universalist. Info: x3484.

german table. 7:30-8:30 pm, Schneider loft. Info: x2584.

lecture. ”Psychiatric Illness and the Urban Poor.” Speaker: Veena Das, anthropology, John Hopkins University. 8 pm, PNE 239. Sponsor: Anthropology. Info: x2137.

concert. Collegium Musicum. 8 pm, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028. apt office hours. 8-10 pm, Pomeroy living room. Info: x2641.

wednesday april 20

admission spring open campus. (See story, page 1.) Info: x2270.

nature walk with Nick Rodenhouse, biological sciences. 12:30 pm, Sage Lounge. Sponsor: WEED. Info: WEEDmail@wellesley.edu.

meditation. 12:30-1 pm. (See 4/18 listing.)

french table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Bates private dining hall. Info: x2403.

spanish table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court dining hall. Info: x3571.

lecture. “Call Them ‘Artists’ Not ‘Copyists’: Defending Roman Sculptors.” Speaker: Miranda Marvin, art. 12:30-1:30 pm, TZE House. Sponsor: TZE Society. Info: TZEmail@wellesley.edu.

russian table. 1-2 pm, FND 416. Info: x3584.

anime film. The Tale of Genji. 4:50 and 7:30 pm, FND 207. Sponsor: East Asian Languages and Literatures. Info: x3226.

lecture. “The Meditative Function of Hendrick Goltzius’s Life of the Virgin (1593-94).” Speaker: Walter Melion, art history, Emory University. 5 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x2051.

meeting. Good Book Club. 6:30 pm, BIL 202. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.

film/reception. Risk/Reward. Credit Suisse First Boston. 7-10 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Economic Student Board. Info: ESBmail@wellesley. edu.

lecture. “Experiences of a Muslim Woman Journalist.” Speaker: Anisa Mehdi ’78, documentary producer. 7 pm, SCI 278. Sponsor: Al-Muslimat. Info: x1514.

thursday april 21

ridvan. Baha’i tradition. (Through May 2.)

admission spring open campus. (See story, page 1.) Info: x2270.

meditation. 12:30-1 pm. (See 4/18 listing.)

seminar. “TIAA-CREF: Retirement Income Options and Taxes.” 12:30-1:30 pm, Academic Council Room. WC employees only. (See story, page 1.) Sponsor: HR. Info: x2215.

wcw seminar. “Marriage Promotion: A Bogus Cure for Poverty.” 12:30-1:30 pm, Cheever House. Info: x2500.

lecture. “Promoting Positive Youth Development in Adolescents.” Speaker: Richard Lerner, child development, Tufts University. 4:15-5:30 pm, SCI 278. Sponsor: Dean’s Office. Info: x3006.

esl tutoring. 6-8 pm. PLTC small conference room. Info: x2480.

film. Monkey Dance. 6-8 pm, Collins Cinema. Info: FreeStylemail@wellesley.edu.

concert. Synergy Jazz String Ensemble; Body & Soul. 7:30 pm, Beebe. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028.

concert. Chris Barredo and Ryanhood. 8:30-10 pm, Schneider. Benefits Cambridge Community Center; “A Day of Sunshine.” Sponsor: BASIC. Info: BASICmail@wellesley.edu.

friday april 22

earth day.

admission spring open campus. (See story, page 1.) Info: x2270.

fair. “Earth Day Bonanza.” 12:30-2 pm, Schneider. Info: WEEDmail@wellesley.edu.

prayer/discussion. Muslim communal (Jummah). 12:45-1:30 pm, lower chapel. Info: x2025.

softball vs. Wheaton. Double header. 3 pm. Info: x2003.

lecture. “Narrative, Raga and Rasa.” Speaker: Kim Masteller, Sackler Museum, Harvard University. 6:30 pm, PNW 212. Sponsor: DMCC. Info: x2051.

concert. Ted Leo + Pharmacists. 8 pm, Schneider. Free with student ID; $7, others. Sponsor: WZLY. Info: x2690.

concert. Glee Club. 8 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028.

alana event. Latina Café. 8 pm, Molly’s Pub. Sponsor: Mezcla. Info: x7870.

saturday april 23

passover. Jewish tradition. Begins at sundown. (Through May 1.)

crew vs. Tufts, Smith. 8 am. Info: x2003.

HERS seminar. 8:30 am-4:30 pm; FND 102, FND 120, FND 126, FND 128. Info: x2529.

lacrosse vs. Babson. 1 pm. Info: x2003.

performance. Wellesley College Dancers. 7-9 pm, Alumnae Hall Auditorium. Info: WC-Dancers-mail@wellesley.edu.

sunday april 24

palm sunday. Orthodox Christian tradition.

worship service. 11:15 am, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.

performance. Wellesley College Dancers. 3-5 pm. (See 4/23 listing).

catholic mass. 4 pm, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Newman Catholic Ministry. Info: x2688.

meeting. Darshana. 5 pm, meditation room, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Hindu Community. Info: x2794.

concert. “Bach’s Virtuosi.” Musicians of the Old Post Road with mezzosoprano Pamela Dellal. 7 pm, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028.

monday april 25

cws workshop. “Job Search Strategies and Networking.” 12:30 pm, GRH 428. Info: x2352.

italian table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court private dining room. Info: x2616.

pinanski teaching prize deadline. 4:30 pm. Info: x3583.

meeting. College Government Senate. 6 pm, Academic Council Room. Info: x1181.

cws workshop. “Using the Wellesley Network.” 6 pm, GRH 441. Info: x2352.

esl tutoring. 6-8 pm, PLTC small conference room. Info: x2480.

lecture. “Border-Crossing Issues and the Tsunami.” 6-8 pm, Collins Cinema. Speaker: Essdras Saurez, photojournalist. Sponsor: Art. Info: x2170.

cws workshop. “‘Out’ in the Real World.” 6:30- 8:30 pm, Shafer living room. Info: x2352.

meditation. 7-8:15 pm, meditation room, lower chapel. Sponsor: Buddhist Community. Info: x2793.

ongoing

exhibit. Art from China, Japan and Korea. Through June 2006. DMCC. Info: x2051.

exhibit. Modernist Art. Through June 2006. DMCC. Info: x2051.

exhibits. The Reign of Terror. The “Master Prints” of Hendrick Goltzius and Mannerist Art. The Observed and Envisioned: 16th to 19th Century Indian Miniature Paintings of Mughal and Rajput Women. Through June 19, DMCC. Info: x2051.

don't miss...‘blind albert’ presents music and discussion on vietnam

New Jersey native Vincent Gabriel—also known as “Blind Albert”—will offer a musical performance and discussion, “Bravo 11...Vietnam: Songs of the War,” Tuesday, April 19, at 7 pm in ZA House. Gabriel started playing music in 1966, but his musical career was abruptly interrupted when, in the summer of 1967, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. In January 1968, he was sent to Vietnam as a combat soldier where he served with the First Infantry division during the Tet offensive. On his return from Vietnam in January 1969, he served out the remainder of his time as a rifle instructor at Fort Dix, N.J.

After leaving the army, Gabriel returned to the music scene and began writing and performing across the country. Over the past 25 years, he has worked with musicians such as Leon Russell, Jonathan Edwards, Coco Taylor, Shemeka Copeland, Jimmie Vaughn and Bo Diddley. In 2000, he released a CD, “11 Bravo Vietnam,” with songs delving into his personal experiences as a combat soldier. He has recently received nationwide exposure due to his National Public Radio interview,“Vietnam Blues.” Gabriel continues to examine his Vietnam experience and is producing a performance piece based on his CD and excerpts from his memoirs. For more, visit http://blindalbert.com/index.html. His NPR interview can be heard at http://soundprint.org/radio/display_show/ ID/646/name/Vietnam+Blues. The event is sponsored by Political Science. For more information, call x2201.

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