april 24 -
may 1
2006

spring open campus: welcoming class of 2010 to wellesley

Arriving on Sunday, April 23, and continuing on campus until Tuesday, April 25, more than 700 newly admitted students and their families and friends are welcomed to Spring Open Campus. On Sunday, the program focuses on ALANA students. Wellesley is in the midst of welcoming the Class of 2010.

“This was another very strong applicant pool, and we are very excited about the quality and diversity of the admitted student group,” said Dean of Admission Jennifer Desjarlais. “The Class of 2010 will have much to offer the Wellesley community.”

During Spring Open Campus, Wellesley’s newest students will visit Wellesley for tours, sample classes, panel discussions, academic department fairs and more.

This year Wellesley received 4,099 applications. There were 112 students who enrolled through the early decision plan, representing 19 percent of the incoming class. The newly admitted students are a very diverse group, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 36 countries. Included in this talented group are a junior U.S. table tennis champion, a ranch hand, a classical music radio show host, a dog show trainer, an award-winning calligrapher, a kite builder, an origami artist and a flamenco dancer.
As active and engaged community members, the admitted group includes student leaders who have made significant contributions to their high schools, cities and towns as well as volunteers who have assisted at an orphanage in Ghana, worked at an AIDS clinic in Kenya and aided hurricane victims in the United States. In addition, Wellesley is welcoming students who have published scientific research, mastered instruments from the trombone to the zither and competed in a variety of athletics.

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.

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marathon tradition wins t-shirt design contest and ...

Wellesley is known for the support its students provide runners of the Boston Marathon. Once again hundreds of Wellesley students crowded campus sidewalks, shouting their support, holding signs, offering water and oranges and giving high fives to runners on Marathon Monday, April 17. This year’s official Wellesley marathon t-shirt, chosen in a college-wide design competition, celebrates that long tradition. It shows three women standing side-by-side with “109 Years of Screaming our Lungs Out” written above. The design is the creation of Joanna Muenz ’06, a studio art major.



“ The community togetherness and overall excitement of the day make Marathon Monday my favorite day of the year at Wellesley,” said Muenz, who aims for a career in photography.

She has worked as a photographer for The Wellesley News and as photo editor for Generasians, a student publication. This summer she will work as a photography intern at the Davis Museum. She has worked at a local architecture firm during the academic year and has designed logos for two student organizations.

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... travels of a t-shirt

Pietra Rivoli, associate professor of economics at Georgetown University, will present “The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy,” based on her acclaimed book, Monday, April 24, at 4:30 pm in Pendleton Atrium.

Rivoli takes an around-the-world journey to reveal the economic and political lessons to be learned from the making of a simple T-shirt. Her book has been named one of the Best Business Books of 2005 by Strategy + Business Magazine.

“T-shirts may not have changed the world, but this story is a useful account of how free trade and protection certainly have,” noted The Financial Times. For more information, contact tmohan@wellesley.edu.

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columnist speaks on conservatives and current events

Author and columnist Ann Coulter will present a lecture, “Conservatives and Current Events,” Monday, May 1 at 7 pm in Alumnae Hall. The Wellesley College Republicans (WCR) have invited Coulter to campus to talk about her opinions and social issues.

“Conservatism constitutes a minority within the student body,” noted Frances McVay ’08, a WCR member. “As a lawyer, author and syndicated columnist, Ann Coulter embodies a leader for conservative women. Members of the WCR want Wellesley students to have the opportunity to attend and participate in a forum that allows them to hear an intelligent and successful woman who possesses a political perspective that is not widely supported on campus. Whether or not attendees learn something new about the conservative stance on issues, awareness and understanding can be fostered through lectures by strong speakers such as Ms. Coulter.”

Coulter has written four New York Times best sellers including How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must): The World According to Ann Coulter. She has worked in the Department of Justice’s Honors Program for outstanding law school graduates and for the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Center for Individual Rights in Washington, D.C. A question-and-answer session will follow this ticketed event, which is free to the Wellesley College community and $10 for guests. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. For more information, e-mail Republicansmail@wellesley.edu.

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how do social practices affect news reporting?

New York University Professor of Anthropology Amahal Bishara will present a lecture, “Local Hands, International News: The Social Practices of Reporting on Israel’s Separation Barrier,” Monday, May 1, at 4 pm in PNW 212. The talk will be preceded by a screening of the documentary Control Room (2004).

Bishara is completing her dissertation on how our understandings of journalistic practices change when we examine the Palestinian contribution to the production of U.S. news. She will discuss ways of reporting on Israel’s Separation Barrier. For more information, call x2935.

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union celebrates 60th with campus party

The Independent Maintenance and Service Employees Union of America (IMSEUA) has existed for 60 years as an independent union at Wellesley. To celebrate that anniversary, the union will sponsor a party for the Wellesley College community on Tuesday, April 25, at 5 pm in Alumnae Hall Ballroom.“We are trying to celebrate the many years, faces and lives of those union people who unselfishly served Wellesley College students, faculty, staff, alumnae and community,” said IMSEUA President John Brown. The IMSEUA is unusual that it is both independent and represents a range of occupations, including food service, custodial, grounds and skilled trades.

The event, which also aims to raise awareness of organized labor, begins with a speech on the past and future of the labor movement by James Green, history and labor studies, UMass-Boston, and author of Death in the Haymarket, followed by a book signing, food and entertainment. The event is co-sponsored by WALRA and other groups. RSVP to pdiggins@wellesley.edu.

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don't miss: exhibit shows invasive species gardeners should avoid

What makes a plant invasive? According to horticultural experts, it is a species that may escape from cultivation and vigorously naturalize in minimally managed areas. The National Park Service’s “Weeds Gone Wild” Web site says, “Invasive non-native organisms are one of the greatest threats to the natural ecosystems of the U.S. and are destroying America’s natural history and identity.”

On exhibit through June 12 in the Botanic Visitors Center is a new show, Invasive Plants—Deceptive Beauty, by the New England Society of Botanical Artists. It depicts some of the 140 plants identified as either noxious or invasive and banned for importation and sale in Massachusetts as of Jan. 1. The banned plants include Norway Maple, Burning Bush and Asiastic Bittersweet. The exhibit highlights the physical beauty and documents the botanical characteristics of invasive organisms, bringing attention to the problems they create. The exhibit is sponsored by the Friends of Horticulture. For more information, call x3094.

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colleagues in the news

sea ling cheng, women’s studies, participated in a panel discussion at Yale Law School about anti-human trafficking policy, restrictive immigration and anti-prostitution policy. She believes countries should examine the causes of population migrations rather than try to resolve human trafficking with a firm position.

rosanna hertz, women’s studies, has been quoted in the publication India New England for a story titled “Substitute Teachers Find Perks of Job Irreplaceable.” As part of her research in women’s work, Hertz finds that women sometimes “take up new, less demanding jobs working part-time three days a week” in what is called “reorganizing employment to maximize parenting.” Hertz points out that many couples place family ahead of workplace demands either because of “ideological or economic circumstance.”

joy playter, dean, Class of 2006, and alex prior, Stone Center, ran in the Boston Marathon to raise money for the girls’ self-defense program, Lifetime Empowerment and Awareness Program (LEAP). For the past 15 years, LEAP has trained low-income or at-risk girls in self-defense techniques, improving their personal safety and self-confidence.

corrine taylor, economics, and director, quantitative reasoning program, spoke at Central Michigan University on how CMU may improve its competency requirements in math. “Quantitative reasoning is the application of basic math, logic and statistics to solve problems that are quantitative in nature, and these problems can arise in courses students take in college,” she said. “It’s helpful for people to learn these math skills and be able to readily apply them in a context.”

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calendar

monday april 24

spring open campus. Sponsor: Admission. (See story above.) Info: x2270.

silent auction. 9 am-5 pm, Wang Center 415. Sponsor: Slater International. Info: x2083.

japanese table. 12:30-1:20 pm, Tower Court. Info: x7922.

lecture. “The Travels of a T-shirt in the Global Economy.” Speaker: Pietra Rivoli, Georgetown University. 4:30 pm, PNE 225A. Sponsor: Economics Students Association. (See story above.) Info: x7104.

meeting. CG Senate. 6 pm, Academic Council Room. Info: cgpresident@wellesley.edu.

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

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

german table. 8-9 pm, Stone. Info: x1685.

bahá’í gathering. 8:30 pm, Freeman. Info: x4188.

tuesday april 25

spring open campus. Sponsor: Admission. (See story above.) Info: x2270.

yom hashoah. Jewish tradition.

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

book discussion. The Gospel Hoax: Morton Smith’s Invention of “Secret Mark.” Speaker: Stephen C. Carlson,

author. Reception: 4:15 pm, Collins Café; lecture: 4:45 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Religion. Info: x2609.

lecture. “A Conservative Columnist in a Liberal Newsroom.” Speaker: Jeff Jacoby, columnist, The Boston Globe. 4:30-6 pm, PNE 239. Sponsor: Sociology. Info: x2138.

lecture/celebration. “The Past and Future of the Labor Movement.” Speaker: James Green, history and labor studies, UMass Boston. 5 pm, Alumnae Hall Ballroom, followed by book signing, food and entertainment. (See story above.) Sponsor: IMSEUA. RSVP: pdiggins@wellesley.edu.

discussion. “Halaqa/Study Circle.” 6:45-8:30 pm, lower chapel. Info: nkhalil@wellesley.edu.

films. Animal House and Old School. 8 pm, Severance Green. Sponsor: SBOG. Info: x2798.

wednesday april 26

russian table. 12:30-1:30 pm, FND 416. Info: x2418.

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

open class. Speaker: Tsumna-la (Sue Macy ’78), Tibetan Buddhist nun. 2:15 pm, FND 305. Sponsor: Religion. Info: x2609.

tennis vs. Tufts University. 4 pm. Info: x2003.

reading. “Temple Stream: An Annotated Reading.” Speaker: Author Bill Roorbach, English, Holy Cross. 4:30-6 pm, FND 207. Sponsor: English. Info: x2591.

lecture. “Balancing Your Life: Women’s Health.” Speaker: Catherine Collins, health education. 5:45 pm, Slater. Sponsor: Alianza. Info: x2955.

unitarian universalist worship. 6 pm, lower chapel. Info: x3484.

meeting. 6 pm, BIL 201. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x4205.

symposium. “Afro-Futurism: From the Mothership to the Motherland, the Second Generation.” Speakers: Sheila Petty, media production, University of Regina; George Lewis, music, Columbia University. 7:30-10:30 pm, DMCC. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

film shorts. Includes The Station. 9:30 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

thursday april 27

cws workshop. “Career Conversations for Juniors: Planning Your Senior Year.” 12:30 pm, Academic Council Room. Info: x2352.

cws workshop. “Thinking About Law School Mezcla and Ethos.” 12:30 pm, Harambee House. Info: x2352.

arabic table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court. Info: x2916.

chinese table. 12:30-1:30 pm, Tower Court. Info: CSAmail@wellesley.edu.

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

wcw seminar. “Peering into the Cracks: Identifying Individuals for Whom Our Statistical Models Do Not Apply.” Speaker: Allison Tracy, researcher. 12:30-1:30 pm, Cheever House. Info: x2500.

cws info session. “Central Intelligence Agency.” 4:30 pm, PNE 139. Info: x2352.

lecture. “Pourquoi les électeurs français ont rejeté le traité constitutionnel européen?” Speaker: Pascal Perrineau, professor, Sciences Po, Paris. 5 pm, French House. Info: x2403.

esl tutoring. (See 4/24 listing.).

worship service. 7 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Protestant Christian Chaplaincy. Info: x2655.

theatre. Romeo and Juliet. Director: Dahlia Al-Habieli ’07. 7 pm, Shakespeare House. Students, $5; others, $10. Sponsor: Shakespeare Society. Info: x3192.

discussion. “The Mothership Connection: New Orbits?” Speakers: Martin Brody, music; Albert Chimedza, mbira specialist; Fatimah Tuggar, visual artist; Dineo Bopape, video artist. 7:30-10:30 pm, DMCC. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

film. Stranger: Bernie Worrell on Earth. 9:30 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

friday april 28

alumnae panel. “The Uses of Mathematics in Economics, Cryptology, Financial Planning, Actuarial Sciences, Education and Research.” 12:30-1:20 pm, SCI 364. Sponsor: Mathematics. Info: x3148.prayer/discussion. Muslim communal (Jummah). 12:30-2:30 pm, lower chapel. Info: x2656.

panel. “Susan Rappaport Knafel ’52 Scholarship Recipients.” Speakers: Angela Killilea ’03; Susan E. Nazazaro ’01; Hope Wilson ’02. 12:30-3 pm, College Club. RSVP: x2225.

shabbat service. 5:30-6:30 pm, BIL 300. Info: x2685.

film/discussion. “Motherland, Imaging Africa’s Future and African Fantasy.” Films: Cinderella of the Cape Flats; Hot Wax; Woubi Cheri; Yesterday. 6:30-11 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

bible study. 7 pm, Wang Center 413. Sponsor: Asian Baptist Student Koinonia. Info: x1831.

films. To Kill a Mockingbird, 7 pm; Capote, 9 pm. Collins Cinema. Sponsor: Film Society. Info: x7043.

theatre. Romeo and Juliet. 8 pm. (See 4/27 listing.)

saturday april 29

hoop rolling. 8 am, Tupelo Lane. Info: x3795.

theatre. Romeo and Juliet. 2 and 8 pm. (See 4/27 listing.)

films. Walking Backwards; In Bye, Bye Africa; The Hero; Liberia: A Fragile Peace. 6:30-11 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

films. Capote, 7 pm; To Kill a Mockingbird, 9 pm. (See 4/28 listing.)
concert. Wellesley Widows. 7-10 pm, Houghton Chapel. Free to Wellesley College community; others: $5. Info: Widowsmail@wellesley.edu.

dance festival. “Jam on It.” 8-10:30 pm, Alumnae Hall Auditorium. Sponsor: Free Style. Info: FreeStylemail@wellesley.edu.

sunday april 30

afro-futurism family day. 11 am: Albert Chimedza, musician, and mbira makers. Noon: African instrument

workshop. 2 pm: film, Kirikou and the Sorceress. DMCC. Sponsors: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

worship service. 11:15 am, Houghton Chapel. Sponsor: Protestant CC. Info: x2685.

performance. Dance Collective. 3-7 pm, Tishman Commons, Wang Center.
Info: DanceCollectivemail@wellesley.edu.

films. Walking Backwards; The Golden Ball; Afro@Digital; The Wooden Camera. 3-7 pm, Collins Cinema. Sponsor: DMCC; WASA. Info: x2034.

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

recital. Jen Kunzendorf, soprano; Charles Fisk, piano. 4 pm, Jewett Auditorium. Sponsor: Music. Info: x2028.

meeting. Darshana. 5 pm, lower chapel. Sponsor: Hindu Community. Info: x2794.

theatre. Romeo and Juliet. 7 pm. (See 4/27 listing.)

concert. Blue Notes. 8-10 pm, Houghton Chapel. Info: BlueNotesmail@wellesley.edu.

monday may 1

beltane. Pagan tradition.

japanese table. 12:30-1:20 pm, Tower Court. Info: x7922.

lecture. “Local Hands, International News: The Social Practices of Reporting on Israel’s Separation Barrier.”
Speaker: Amahal Bishara, anthropology, NYU. 4 pm, PNW 212. (See story above.) Sponsor: Anthropology. Info: x2935.

lecture. “View from China.” Speaker: Binggen Wang, critic. 4:30-5:30 pm, PNE 239. Sponsor: Office of the President. Info: x3038.

meeting. CG Senate. (See 4/24 listing.)

esl tutoring. (See 4/24 listing.)

lecture. “Conservatives and Current Events.” Speaker: Ann Coulter, author. 7 pm, Alumnae Hall. Free to Wellesley College community; others, $10. (See story, page 2.) Sponsor: Wellesley College Republicans. Tickets: Republicansmail@wellesley.edu

meditation. (See 4/24 listing.)

german table. (See 4/24 listing.)

bahá’í gathering. (See 4/24 listing.)

ongoing

exhibits. On the Edge: Contemporary Chinese Artists Encounter the West, through 5/24; Any Opinions?, through 6/3. DMCC. Info: x2051.

foh exhibit. Invasive Plants—Deceptive Beauty. Through 6/12, Botanic Gardens Visitor Center. Info: x3504.

book sale. Clapp Library reading room. Donations: 50 cents to $4. Info: x2894.

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